Secret Garden Cottage
Where you'll be
Welcome to The Secret Garden Cottage by LuxeSleeps, a cozy and inviting retreat surrounded by greenery and flowers. Perfect for families or friends, it offers comfortable spaces, thoughtful touches, and a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy mornings on the porch, stroll just 10 minutes to downtown Geneva shops and restaurants, or take a 20-minute walk to the Metra station for an easy trip into the city.
Overview
Hidden gem in a quiet Geneva neighborhood
1928 storybook cottage with original charm, nooks & vintage details
Front Porch
Fully screened-in porch facing the street
Perfect for morning coffee, reading, or breezy afternoons
Main Level Sleeping & Living
Bedroom 1: Queen bed (off the front entry)
Family Room: Cozy, vintage-meets-comfy décor with TV
Kitchen: Cheerful, open to the family room; stocked with essentials for meals & relaxing (includes a Keurig drip/KCup coffee combo and Ninja Air Fryer)
Bedroom 2: Queen bed (off family room/kitchen area)
Bathroom 1: Full bath with bathtub & shower
Lower Level
Original 1928 stairs (smaller & steeper than modern ones)
Bedroom 3: Twin trundle bed (two mattresses)
Bathroom 2: Full bath with shower
Desk for work & a sitting room
Laundry room with washer & dryer
Garden Access & Garden House
Large, private backyard with charming spots to read, relax, or enjoy happy hour
Nostalgic windmill from the owner’s childhood farm adds a unique touch
Seasonal Garden House at the back of the yard (no heat/no AC) with a long farmhouse table for six - perfect for family meals or game nights
Stocked with a few games and plenty of nostalgia
Parking & Storage
Stand-alone garage available (contact host for code)
The driveway will fit 3-4 cars + street parking
Location Highlights
10-minute walk to downtown Geneva’s boutiques & restaurants
20-minute walk to the Metra station downtown Geneva
Why You’ll Love It
Storybook charm + modern comforts
Perfect for families, friends, or a relaxed getaway
Location, location, location!
Features and Amenities
What Our Guests Are Saying
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My friends and I came to Geneva for a girls trip. The house was very comfortable and had great common space . We really enjoyed the screened in porch for morning coffee and afternoon cocktails. There is a seperate rec room in the back yard. We did not use it this time but is a great space to play games. The home was very clean and well stocked with dishes, towels, etc. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.
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Great place to stay and would recommend to anyone!
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Very nice home with lovely yard and neat backyard shed/dinner area. Great neighborhood and close to downtown Geneva.
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David and Karen's place was perfect for our travels. It was the perfect location and we enjoyed our time there very much. David And Karen were great hosts and were very responsive in answering our questions...both leading up to our stay and during our stay. They definitely made the most of the space and the home was adorable. The yard and outdoor areas were so unique and we only wished we had more time to enjoy it as our time was jam packed with family and friends. We will definitely choose to stay here in the future. Thank you so much David And Karen
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The secret cottage in the back was beautiful.
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We loved staying at the Secret Garden Cottage in Geneva! We were traveling far from our California home and on the road for many weeks this summer for my daughter’s equestrian competitions. We had a 3-week long stay at the cottage and it was perfect. The house has a very comforting feel to it that allowed for us to sink in, rest, relax and feel right at home. We cooked many of our meals and enjoyed the clean and organized kitchen. I adored the front porch and the backyard. The neighborhood is quiet at night, very walkable and centrally located for our horse barn and horse show at Lamplight in Wayne. My daughter and I spent the majority of the time on our own in the house, but when our trainer and my older daughter joined, it served our group well. Everyone made comments about how cute it was, how much they loved it, how well they slept at night, how perfectly located and how we need to try to book it again if we were in the same traveling situation next summer. 5-stars!
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We loved our stay. Close to everything in Geneva and a great neighborhood. Plenty of room to spread out, and the backyard was so nice for my kids. Kitchen was very well stocked. Would definitely stay again!
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David and Karen’s place was beautiful. The backyard was stunning. They thought of every detail and the decor was super cute. We did not need for anything during our stay. Next time we are visiting the area we will look for a vacancy at this secret garden hacienda. Lovely!!!
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My friends and I came to Geneva for a girls trip. The house was very comfortable and had great common space . We really enjoyed the screened in porch for morning coffee and afternoon cocktails. There is a seperate rec room in the back yard. We did not use it this time but is a great space to play games. The home was very clean and well stocked with dishes, towels, etc. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.
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Great place to stay and would recommend to anyone!
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Very nice home with lovely yard and neat backyard shed/dinner area. Great neighborhood and close to downtown Geneva.
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David and Karen's place was perfect for our travels. It was the perfect location and we enjoyed our time there very much. David And Karen were great hosts and were very responsive in answering our questions...both leading up to our stay and during our stay. They definitely made the most of the space and the home was adorable. The yard and outdoor areas were so unique and we only wished we had more time to enjoy it as our time was jam packed with family and friends. We will definitely choose to stay here in the future. Thank you so much David And Karen
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The secret cottage in the back was beautiful.
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We loved staying at the Secret Garden Cottage in Geneva! We were traveling far from our California home and on the road for many weeks this summer for my daughter’s equestrian competitions. We had a 3-week long stay at the cottage and it was perfect. The house has a very comforting feel to it that allowed for us to sink in, rest, relax and feel right at home. We cooked many of our meals and enjoyed the clean and organized kitchen. I adored the front porch and the backyard. The neighborhood is quiet at night, very walkable and centrally located for our horse barn and horse show at Lamplight in Wayne. My daughter and I spent the majority of the time on our own in the house, but when our trainer and my older daughter joined, it served our group well. Everyone made comments about how cute it was, how much they loved it, how well they slept at night, how perfectly located and how we need to try to book it again if we were in the same traveling situation next summer. 5-stars!
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We loved our stay. Close to everything in Geneva and a great neighborhood. Plenty of room to spread out, and the backyard was so nice for my kids. Kitchen was very well stocked. Would definitely stay again!
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David and Karen’s place was beautiful. The backyard was stunning. They thought of every detail and the decor was super cute. We did not need for anything during our stay. Next time we are visiting the area we will look for a vacancy at this secret garden hacienda. Lovely!!!
