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5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10184 sq m

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Milwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee6 min walk
Fiserv Forum8 min drive
Harley-Davidson Museum10 min drive
Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)20 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This is one my all time favorite stays! Came to Milwaukee for a fest. A short Uber ride got us to the lakefront festival...

Carla M.

Jul 17, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd floor south

1 King Bed

2nd floor west

1 King Bed

3rd floor south

1 Double Bed

3rd floor West

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor

Toilet

2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Upper East side Home near Lake Michigan

Shepard Avenue is loaded with history with each house having a unique story. Our home is called the Herman Zillgett Duplex. Built in 1926, it is a 3 story townhouse with original hardwood floors and built-in china cabinets. The home has been updated to display it’s charm yet remain comfortable. There are 5 bedrooms with 5 beds, and 2.5 bathrooms. The house is heated with radiant heat and there is an additional space heater on the 3rd floor for extra comfort, along with plenty of throw blankets throughout the house. During the summer, window air-conditioning units are in place on the 2nd and 3rd floors. These keep the entire house quite cool.

The kitchen is fully furnished with dishes, glasses, pots and pans, utensils, basic spices, coffee pot and grinder with coffee, and filtered water.
Entrance to the home is private. A key will be located in a lock box for easier check in.

Off street parking available. Baby friendly with Pack-and-play. Laundry available in your own private basement with detergent.

Property manager

Kristina Adoo

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The fireplace is for decoration only. Anyone who attempts to use it will be charged the security deposit amount of $500.00.

Please let us know if non guests come over for a visit. Non guests are not allowed to sleep over, if so you will be charged an extra guest fee.

Quiet hours are between 9pm-7am. Please be respectful of these hours, for both our neighbors and us, as we do live next door.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Milwaukee

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Historic Water Tower, a neighbourhood in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Art Museum and Henry W. Maier Festival Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Wisconsin State Fair Park and Milwaukee County Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fiserv Forum or American Family Field. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

Milwaukee, WI

What's nearby

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - 6 min walk
Milwaukee Art Museum - 7 min drive
Fiserv Forum - 8 min drive
Harley-Davidson Museum - 10 min drive
Milwaukee River Walk - 12 min drive

Getting around

Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 8 min drive
Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop - 8 min drive
Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cheba Hut Toasted Subs - ‬2 min drive
‪Sal's Pizza East Side - ‬18 min walk
‪Harry's Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper East side Home near Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upper East side Home near Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upper East side Home near Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Upper East side Home near Lake Michigan located?

Located in Historic Water Tower, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Park, Lake Michigan and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. North Point Lighthouse and Atwater Park & Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Wonderful home, lovely location, neighborhood is stunning. Park, 2 blocks away. Home is well appointed.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

21 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in beautiful location

Home is very charming and qas exactly as advertised. Neighborhood is quiet and beautiful. Close to the lakeshore, UWM, and within reasonable driving to 3rd Ward. Kristina was great at communicating. We had a great time while visiting for the weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla M., Hammond Usa

17 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

This is one my all time favorite stays! Came to Milwaukee for a fest. A short Uber ride got us to the lakefront festival. The neighborhood is absolutely beautiful. Our host was very pleasant and very willing to accommodate. Thank you so much Kristina!! Love your place!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

13 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stuff

No complaints

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, nice neighborhood

Beautiful house and a great location. The furniture and beds were comfortable. We walked to Bradford Beach every day. The hosts were also very responsive. So glad we were able to rent this house. We will come back some day.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

11 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College friends reunion

We had a wonderful time on our weekend. The location was excellent. We walked to Lake Michigan and a cute area nearby and ubered any other destinations. The home had everything we needed and was very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry T., Chicago, USA

23 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home away from home

Our extended family stayed here to celebrate my son's graduation from Marquette University and it was perfect in every way. Kristina was attentive to any needs or questions we had. The house was beautifully appointed and in a fantastic neighborhood. Highly recommend this house and Kristina!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

PJ G.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last minute booking

This place was wonderful. Walking distance to the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER S.

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home for family sightseeing visit to Milwaukee

We had an awesome stay! Large clean home with tons of character and all the conveniences of home. Several bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate large groups. Kristina was very welcoming and offered us a generous late checkout. Highly recommend this rental property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul I.

3 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Location was convienently located to everything. The house was charming. It was very comfortable for our group and stocked with everything we needed. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you for the hospitality!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Maureen m.

16 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Milwaukee

Nice stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

9 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, classic home away from home

This is a spacious, classic home with all amenities. Close to shops and restaurants, yet nestled away in a quiet neighborhood filled with the loveliest homes in Milwaukee.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

3 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Host!

The owners are just terrific. Despite some challenges caused by the city working on the water lines just outside the house, the stay went off without a hitch. They were communicative, responsive and very helpful. The property itself was well appointed, having everything we needed for a pandemic-era "staycation" with my siblings (several senior citizens among the group). So glad we found this property. It was perfect for us.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

14 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

5 of us stayed in this cute and neat rental that was in a fantastic neighborhood! Close to lake path- we walked to Collectivo coffee shop, visited kids going to MSOE and Medical school. Was cold November weekend so mostly cooked in and enjoyed great gathering space. Host was accessible and responsive. 2 parking spots included which was nice and easy to add online permits for other cars with link given by host Would recommend and hope to be back next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

8 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great owner!

For our annual guys' trip we headed to Milwaukee and stayed at this property. It was perfect! Spacious bedrooms, great living room and dining room, ample kitchen, and with a corner lot it was nice to enjoy the outdoors. The neighborhood is very welcoming; there were always families playing outside and people walking around. Safe and comfortable. It is also not far from most places we wanted to go which was very convenient. Rental scooters and Ubers were readily available. In addition, if you rent a car/drive to the property you have access to a garage space and a driveway space! Street parking is free on the weekends, but a bit tricky during the week. Best of all, Kristina (the owner) was very helpful! We exchanged messages via the VRBO app, iMessage, and even a couple of phone calls. Very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle P.

9 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families or multiple couples!

Kristina is wonderful to work with from the beginning to the end! Our family enjoyed the spacious living room and dining room for together times and could all find alone time in our 4 bedrooms. The children’s playroom was an added bonus, being next to the grandparents (us!) and Mom & Dad. Parking was easy and plentiful- great location ! Will definitely book again when we’re in Milwaukee.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Milwaukee get away

Lovely neighborhood in wonderful location. Great home but we missed having central air in August. Only 3 of the 4 bedrooms have window units so the 4th bedroom was way too hot to use in the heat of summer.v

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peddy K.

21 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time in Milwaukee

Group of friends did our annual guy trip to watch the SF Giants, and this year’s stop was for a weekend series in Milwaukee. This house was perfect for our group, and we had an amazing weekend. Only feedback would be to add in more fans throughout the house to improve air circulation (especiall in upstairs bedrooms). Hostesd is great, super friendly and helpful. Very nice neighborhood, was easy to get around all over town. Highly recommend this house.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

19 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rent this home

Definitely would stay here again! Property owner was very easy to contact and responded quickly. Great place!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

14 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend in MKE

It was just as pictured and described - perfect for 4 friends to each have our own room and living areas big enough to lounge around in the morning and night. Great location for ubering to various MKE attractions - the neighborhood is gorgeous with stately older homes and townhouses-wish we had time to walk around! Hope to stay here again sometime!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

9 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place in a beautiful neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay. The accommodations was great for two couples and two teenage children. The house was great and ina beautiful neighborhood. A grocery and restaurants were within walking distance.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen R., Northbrook, IL

23 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property in a charming neighborhood

We recently drove to Milwaukee with our 3 grown kids from the suburbs of Chicago. Communication with Kristina was very prompt and she provided us with all the info we needed to check in. The home is in a leafy residential neighborhood, very quiet. It was very clean and had great character details. We enjoyed playing cards, watching the Bucs win their playoff game, and also alone time in our separate rooms. We walked to the store, restaurants, and drove to the beach and other sights. We loved Milwaukee and would love to come back and stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

27 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming respite

Great neighborhood and location. The home was thoughtfully stocked and prepared, very clean. It was understated. There are 5 usable bedrooms. We enjoyed the use of the home and used the kitchen for a family meal. Look forward to future visits.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

22 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a really great stop

On our travels we stayed here a couple nights. the host was great. thank you. We will stay again in future

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric S., Highlands Ranch

27 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great property and location Katrina was great

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kristina Adoo

My husband and I came across this neighborhood by accident and fell in love with it. As 2 people who LOVE to travel, It makes us very happy that we can share our townhouse with guests who want to explore what our amazing city has to offer!

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