South Shore Club
Welcome to the South Shore Club – an extraordinary, concierge-based community nestled on 40 acres along the stunning south shore of Geneva Lake. With 900 feet of beautiful lake frontage complete with a marina and boat house, this development offers a unique blend of luxury and relaxation.
There are 37 private single-family home sites encircling a 4,000 square foot cloverleaf-shaped, zero-depth swimming pool, a large hot tub, and an incredible 5,000 square foot fully staffed clubhouse with lounge, game room and a catering kitchen. This recently renovated subterranean space, with its distinctive turf roof, provides a multifunctional community hub featuring a cozy fire pit and grilling area. It's the perfect spot for gatherings with friends and neighbors, hosting special events, or simply enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
The French Country-inspired residences are designed with elegance and refinement in mind, showcasing natural stone, slate roofs, old-world stucco, copper accents, and uniquely positioned to take in breath taking lake views. Each home reflects a commitment to timeless beauty and quality craftsmanship.
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life in this peaceful retreat, where many residents find solace throughout the year. And when you're ready for adventure, the wide range of amenities awaits. Picture yourself on Geneva Lake with a fleet of boats at your disposal.
2024 Boat Fleet
4 Cobalts - 4 pontoons - 2 Jet Skis - 1 Surf boat - 1 Chris Craft used for taxi service, to take you anywhere you need to go on the lake.
Reserve your watercraft in advance or stop by the lake to check immediate availability, step on board, and enjoy your time on the lake without worrying about cleaning or refueling – it's that simple!
South Shore Club Amenities
Sports Court featuring Tennis, Pickleball, Basketball; Bocce; Putting Green; Shuffle Board; Children’s Playground; Club House with Game Room, Bar, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Firepit and grilling area; Gazebo; Boat House; Piers with boat slips; Swimming Pier; Lakefront Grounds; and Concierge Services.
2024 Tentative Resident Events
May 27th (Mon) – Memorial Day
June 8th (Sat) – Opening Party
June 29th (Sat ) – Music in the Courtyard
July 4th (Thur) – Pool Party
July 5th (Fri) – Clubhouse Bash
July 6th (Sat) – Fireworks
July 13th (Sat) – Trivia Night
July 20th (Sat) – Kids Day
July 25th (Thurs) – Bourban Tasting & Cigar Night July 27th (Sat) – Music in the Courtyard
Aug (TBD) – Ladies Night
Aug 9th (Fri) – SSC Annual Fundraiser
Aug 10th (Sat) – Pickleball Tourney
Aug 10th (Sat) – Music in the Courtyard
Sept 1 (Sun) – Closing Party
Sept 2 (Mon) – Annual Meeting
Sept(TBD) – Golf Outing Lake Geneva Country Club
HISTORY
In the 19th century, the land where the South Shore Club now stands held Kaye’s Park, known as "the Famous Summer Resort" in a 1900 advertising brochure. This resort, which started in 1873, offered a full range of accommodations from rustic tents to fully-equipped cabins, all with access to a grand dining hall serving up to 1,000 guests every night. Visitors enjoyed a wide range of activities including boating, fishing, bicycling, horseback riding, billiards, bowling, baseball, lawn tennis, a racetrack, a zoo, a dance hall, a gift shop, and orchestral concerts.
Accessing Kaye’s Park involved taking a train to Lake Geneva or Williams Bay and then transferring to the passenger steamer Arthur Kaye, named after the resort’s owner. The resort thrived until 1901 when newer hotels and the passing of Arthur Kaye led to its closure. The property was later sold to Northwestern Military Academy in 1911, marking a new chapter for the site.
Originally founded in Highland Park, Illinois in 1888, Northwestern Military Academy moved to Geneva Lake in 1915. The academy's mission, outlined in its 1919 catalogue, “To graduate young men who, with sturdy physique, sound scholarship, refined tastes, high moral and spiritual ideals, will be best prepared to make good citizens.”
Throughout its early years and up to its merger with Delafield academy, the school balanced academic rigor with social events, including dances and homecoming celebrations. Notable alumni like Brigadier General Douglas Ewing, actor Spencer Tracy, and Clarence John Boettiger, grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, emerged from its halls.
The academy's impressive campus featured Davidson Hall, a neoclassical building with a grand entrance, large rotunda, and essential facilities like a library, dining hall, bank, barber shop, infirmary, and dayroom.
Today, remnants of the academy, including a historic marker and community flag pole, stand as testaments to its rich history on the grounds of the South Shore Club.
