Had a wonderful time at this hidden gem! Music night on the patio in the summer was magical!…read moreAmbiance was so lovely and don't get me started on the incredible bartender's skill with the cocktails. Loved it so much!

Maxwell Mansion is a wedding venue, motel and a cocktail bar. I was here mostly for the cocktail…read morebar, but I did get a tour of the mansion and grounds. The mansion was built in 1856, making it the first mansion in Lake Geneva. The estate has been completely redone but charming details were kept. Along with a mansion where you can book a room, Maxwell also includes beautiful gardens, lounges, outdoor fireplaces, a heated pool, croquet and bocce ball. There is also a separate area in the back with motel rooms. Like I said, I was there for a lil' drink. There's a bar inside the mansion (Apothecary Bar) with all kinds of medical and druggist paraphernalia, with the space being a tribute to Dr. Philip Maxwell. But it's the speakeasy, which is accessible outside in the front of the house, that you'll want to visit. Ask for the password inside the mansion, and they will let you into a dark, below-ground bar. It's all decorated in prohibitionist flyers, and even the bartenders are dressed up in period costumes. It's a really cool and unique bar in Lake Geneva.

This bed and breakfast is tucked away off the beaten path, but is a 7-10 minute drive to downtown…read moreLake Geneva. I highly recommend you stay here if you want to avoid the cheesy beach resorts, which is what I did. I arrived extremely late at night, and Bob was incredibly patient and stood outside with a flashlight to make sure i wouldn't miss the entrance to the B and B. The hosts were also very knowledgeable about local landmarks and things to do (and I really enjoyed visiting an observatory nearby that was just gorgeous and doing some shopping downtown -- was there for work so not much free time). The room is quaint, nicely furnished for the antique look, and has a very comfortable bed. (The Sunshine Room.) I would go back there in a heartbeat next time I am in Lake Geneva.

Nice little B&B that feels like you're staying at your grandparents' place...for better or worse!…read moreOld fashioned decorations, and wonderful hosts Bob and Sue are in their 80s (but still running a darn good B&B!). The place could use a serious renovation, but it still feels cozy despite its flaws, and we decided the price was fair and reflective of the quality we got. We stayed in the Sunshine Room and it was just fine. The place is about 10 minutes from downtown Lake Geneva. Breakfast was served to all the guests at the same time. Sue cooks and Bob plays waiter/busboy. Very, very tasty...Sue is a fantastic cook! Our only complaint was that the sheets weren't super soft and the towels might be the ones they bought when they opened the place 19 years ago...pretty scratchy and dingy. They could use some new ones. But otherwise we enjoyed our stay here. Sadly Bob and Sue told us they might stop running the place in the next year or so and hand things over to their son. Hopefully he will run things as well as they do!

Wonderful hospitality! Brenda and her husband were very nice hosts. My friend and I stayed in their…read morelargest suite; it's a good suite for couples but not for friends because the jacuzzi is the shower. Although, I must say I like the room with the clawfoot tub in the bathroom much better. Breakfast started with coffee at 6 am, although i did not want to get up earlier since i was technically on a mini vacation.

Our visit was fantastic. The house was beautiful and over 100 years old. Brenda and Bob were…read moreawesome from the warm welcome we got when we arrived and throughout our visit. The breakfasts were fantastic and very elegant in presentation. Brenda told us some great stories and we felt like family by the time we left. Two huge thumbs up and we couldn't of been happier about our stay there. We will definitely be back and will be recommending them to family and friends. Pricing was very reasonable also. We had a blast and she also made us a cake and gave us a bottle of wine for our 24th wedding anniversary. The grounds outside were also beautiful and private. Breakfast was at 9 and to us the perfect time. Thanks Brenda and Bob!

This is now our favorite place in Lake Geneva super cute B&B…read morewalking distance from the lake very comfortable beds. Nice decor, super nice people very accommodating and breakfast is a plus Loved it

Wonderful stay for us. Hosts are super accommodating and very friendly. Breakfast was delicious…read more Easy walk to everything. King bed was so comfortable we slept soundly all night. We will be back.

Visited the resort with my wife, adult daughter and our 2 grandchildren. Primary purpose, pool and…read morewater activities ie. water skiing and tubing. Hotel Facility was clean and accommodating to needs. Room was comfortable and we chose a room close to the pools, for convenience. Boat rentals were handled by Jenna in the marina office, and done efficiently and professionally. She allowed us to change the time to accommodate weather, for a more favorable experience. We spent several hours skiing and tubing with 2 different style boats on subsequent days, operating well. Jenna seemed to be the person in charge of coordinating the rentals. If she wasn't the lead person, she certainly should be. This was not our 1st time at Lake Lawn but certainly was one of our best stays.

My husband and I attended LLR's Halloween party and it was great! They did a great job with the…read moredecorations and the band. They were very interactive and super talented. My husband & I got to hit the dance floor and enjoy ourselves. This event is underrated (or not advertised much?). It wasn't full but it was still great. The event info didn't say anything about food, only cash bar. We wish we would have known as they had a great variety of appetizers. There was a good energy in the room, and we even won a prize for couples costumes!

* Intermittently loud heater kept preventing me from falling asleep…read more* Loudest refrigerator I have ever heard made it worse--had to unplug. * we checked in after midnight. The lights were off and the innkeeper had fallen asleep. He should have at least kept the lights on so we knew someone was there. * brownish liquid came out of the bathtub faucet * no hairdryer

we love this place me and my husband we go here all the time and sometimes just for our own…read morepersonal leisure and eventually we are trying to move but Dan and his family are exceptionally sweet and nice and kind rooms are clean. Everything's decent there and we were just there this past past week and we left them a little small tip. I hope that they got it. They're just very very nice people and I hope everyone goes and check this place it's very reasonable and they're very nice there.

Would give five butt the eggy well water made it impossible to use the hot tub in the room other…read morethan that nice clean room and comfortable bedding. The patio outside area was nice.

Well, what could improve is the courtesy as a customer so the owner here basically makes threats to…read moreme tells me I couldn't have towels a couple days ago so even though I do like this place, the owner is just really really rude and ignorant, and I thought you know they were not gonna be like that you know just to ask for towels and toiletry they're like oh I can't do this. I can't but other people that has kids they say oh they could have this they could have this but for two adults, you're asking who paid to stay here I thought this was gonna be a good experience in my second time here I didn't know that these owners are gonna act like this to me I really didn't so if you're gonna stay here or be prepared to bring mostly your own things for yourself because they don't wanna give you anything. I don't know if it's cause I don't have kids or maybe my color my skin is not the same so I don't fit in here but I think it's pretty shitty thing to do to paying customers who paid to stay somewhere so maybe if not check out somewhere else you know like I said the place itself is decent, but I've never seen owners that could be nice a little bit and then the next day they can't seem to take the business or the heat of Customer Service

My wife and I stayed here on March 24, 2023. I had promised a review, and this is long overdue!…read more I wanted to take my wife for a romantic weekend, back to where I proposed to her 10 years ago, in Lake Geneva. We had a wonderful evening and breakfast at the TC Smith historic Inn. These days, classic B&B's are harder and harder to find. This one is the real deal! We had a lovely private bedroom, and a spacious private bath complete with whirlpool tub and shower. The owner, Maureen, is a real sweetheart! She knew that it was my wife's birthday, so she had fresh cut flowers and balloons in our room. That was a nice touch and very unexpected! We were her only guests that evening, so we had Maureen all to ourselves the following morning at breakfast. Breakfast was wonderful, with homemade pastries and multiple courses. I agree with another reviewer - Maureen knows the true meaning of "Hospitality". What a treat! Did I mention she is a sweetheart? I've read some other negative reviews about issues with dogs, clutter, etc... We experienced NONE of that. If you're looking for a "modern" or "contemporary" stay, book an airbnb. If you want to stay at a historic, classic inn that's true to it's time period, consider the TC Smith Historic Inn! Tell Maureen we sent you.

The home is in the perfect location if you want to walk to the downtown area. The bedrooms are…read morecomfortable and clean. Breakfast was tasty - fruit, baked goods, and an egg soufflé. The egg soufflé portion was small and there were no extra servings. The price was reasonable and it was a nice place to stay if you like peace and quiet.