Irma S. and Sidney Ramsey built the Idle-A-While on the lakefront in the 1920s. It was one of several inns/hotels built to accommodate the growing tourist trade.
Ramsey’s Idle-A-While was one of the most elegant and accommodating inns on The Strip.
The property was situated on the lakefront, giving guests direct access to the water and the vibrant summer resort atmosphere. Its location made it a central hub for visitors enjoying the area’s beaches, dining, and entertainment.
Their guests remember:
We vacationed every summer at Idle-A-While in the late 50s and early 60s, partially because my aunt was the receptionist there. I often got to ring the bell to summon guests to breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the dining room, which was staffed by co-eds from various universities. Evenings were spent playing bingo, fascination, and other games on the strip or bridge, and poker back at Idle-A-While. Great memories.
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Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041
