Congress Club
Private club community on Geneva Lake, in the Village of Williams Bay. Lakefront.
Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate · Last checked November 2026 · Sources
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About Congress Club
This is a private club community. The land is held as one club-owned parcel, so the cottages are not separately platted lots. How a cottage owner holds title or membership has not been confirmed.
Where it is: Conference Point, 200 Conference Point Rd
Lake access
The club is lakefront and is a stop on the Geneva Lake Shore Path. County maps show the parcel touching the shoreline.
Amenities
The clubhouse is used today for social gatherings. The original cottages had no kitchens, and the clubhouse served as the shared dining hall.
Membership and dues
Club rules preserve its historic appearance. Dues information is not published. Ask before you make an offer.
Can you rent out a home in Congress Club?
The Village of Williams Bay allows them with a license. Congress Club's own rules aren't published, so we check them before you buy.
Village of Williams Bay
Allowed with a Village license- New rules adopted March 2, 2026 cover stays of 7 to 29 nights.
- A Village license is needed to rent more than 10 nights a year, and every listing must show it.
- A new booking cannot start fewer than 8 days after the last one started.
- The operator must live within 30 miles and respond within 1 hour.
- Stays of 1 to 6 nights fall under separate rules. Which districts allow them is not confirmed.
Confirm with: Village of Williams Bay Clerk
Congress Club rules
Not publishedNo community rental rules were found. Cottages were rented out in the 1930s, but that is a historical note only.
Rules checked November 2026. Next review February 2027. General information, not legal advice. Check another address
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Sources
Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate from county land records, town and village rules, and association and club information. Dues, amenities and rules change over time, so confirm everything for a specific home before you buy.