Cozy, historic Cream City brick, "Workers Cottage" 2 blocks from Lake Michigan.

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9.2

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Racine, WI

Racine Zoological Gardens4 min walk
North Beach Park7 min walk
Wind Point Lighthouse7 min drive
Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Two bedroom historic, cream city brick Workers Cottage built in 1881. Certified a Racine historic century building by Racine Historical Society. Original Italianate windows, heating, central air, WiFi.
One block from Racine zoo, beachfront and 15 minute walk into downtown along the lakefront for coffee, restaurants, marina and shopping.
Fenced in yard for pets and kids. Plenty of street parking. Coffee on the front porch with a view of the lake. Native wildflower plantings and butterfly garden.

Each primary booking guest, per local municipal statute, must provide a picture ID, like a drivers license for record keeping purposes only.
When booking, please inform host of total number of guests and pets and type of pet. Thank you so much for your cooperation.

Property manager

Andrea Scott

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

One dog or one cat

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Each primary booking guest, per local municipal statute, must provide a picture of your drivers license for record keeping purposes only.

There is a security camera in the living room that is only activated between rentals.

Please notify owner of total number of guests and pets.

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

Racine

Located in Racine, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Hot Shop Glass and Racine Art Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Regency Mall and South Milwaukee Downtown Market. Racine Zoological Gardens and Franksville Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Racine, WI

What's nearby

Racine Zoological Gardens - 4 min walk
North Beach Park - 7 min walk
Reef Point Marina - 3 min drive
DeKoven Center - 5 min drive
Wind Point Lighthouse - 7 min drive

Getting around

Sturtevant Station - 14 min drive
Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Mi Jacalito Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
‪Taqueria Arandas Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Gus's Gyros - ‬16 min walk
‪Chubbie's Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, historic Cream City brick, "Workers Cottage" 2 blocks from Lake Michigan. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy, historic Cream City brick, "Workers Cottage" 2 blocks from Lake Michigan.?

As of 29 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy, historic Cream City brick, "Workers Cottage" 2 blocks from Lake Michigan. on 30 June 2024 start from AU$352.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cozy, historic Cream City brick, "Workers Cottage" 2 blocks from Lake Michigan.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, historic Cream City brick, "Workers Cottage" 2 blocks from Lake Michigan.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, historic Cream City brick, "Workers Cottage" 2 blocks from Lake Michigan. located?

Located in the heart of Racine, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Racine Zoological Gardens and Lake Michigan. North Beach Park and Racine Zoo Beach are also within 10 minutes.

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

16 June 2024

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

Vacation

Place was clean and convenient. Didn't use washer or dryer I didn't know how and didn't want to mess them up. I really have nothing to complain about was set up cute had everything we needed . Was a very pleasant stay thank you so much

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda S.

23 Sept 2023

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

Beds were unsleepable.

The home was cute and the location was close to what it was advertised to be but it only had a peekaboo view of the lake. I found it very unusual that we were asked to strip the beds as this is usually included in the cleaning fees. felt like I was a maid. Most important, the beds were like sleeping on cement slabs. I could not sleep for two nights. My son, also an adult had difficulty sleeping as well. The most important consideration when staying away from home is a comfortable bed. This home did not have that. The rehab looked as though it was put together quickly or it wasn’t finished yet. The bedrooms had scratches on the inside of of one of the doors from where it looked like pets had scratched the paint off, and the woodwork on the baseboards were not freshly painted. The railings on the porch stairs were loose and unsafe, in need of repair. I would not stay here again for the above reasons and would not highly recommend. The positive, the fenced in yard was nice for children or pets and it was pretty.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

18 Sept 2023

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

Lovely property

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this lovely historic home.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn F., Charlotte

9 Aug 2023

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

Cottage in Racine

We really enjoyed out stay. Loved sitting on the front porch where we could drink our coffee. Loved walking in n all the walkways by the beach

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

28 July 2023

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

Wonderful Cottage Stay

4.5 stars rounded up to 5 for the purposes of this site. We came here with our two children, one 5yo and one baby. The location was great, we even found an amazing huge park about a 20 minute walk away in addition to the smaller park 5 minutes away. The cottage was so charming. Beach was close by and not super busy. There is a small crib provided but our baby didn't like it and preferred the one we brought. It is an older house and we had trouble getting the bedroom doors to latch without a lot of loud jiggling, which can be annoying when you are trying not to wake kids. Overall it was a lovely stay and we hope to be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarod F.

22 July 2023

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

We’ll be Back!!

The stay was Perfect!! Amazing 5 day 4 Night bucket list of a long weekend. With a Full plate of Events that we attended the ease of travel to and from Milwaukee & Chicago was a breeze. I will say Racine is Amazing. Our morning walks to the beach, cup of coffee and cribbage games on the porch were the perfect start to the days. Such and easy place to rest your head with a “make yourself @ home” type of feel from the the moment we arrived at the door. Andrea was more than accommodating and very easy to communicate with right from the start. Andrea allowed us to add a guest, unexpected during the original booking, to the trip just a few weeks prior. (No added expense, no complications, simply just a Yes, that’s not a problem at all). All in all, 100% we would absolutely come back to this home. I have yet to find anything I didn’t love about the Area and unexpectedly everything it has to offer! Thank You Andrea!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy K.

12 July 2023

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

Family Vacay

Absolutely perfect! Loved our stay, place Perfect for our family and our fur baby. Walk outside and walk to North Beach. A little piece of heaven. Thank you Wisconsin!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anjali B., United States

23 June 2023

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

A warm and wonderful stay in Racine

We couldn’t have asked for a better location to enjoy a weekend in Racine. A quick 3 minute walk to the beach, easy parking, an inviting and cozy house to spend our lazy mornings and evenings in. We hope to come again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yaretzi R.

1 Sept 2022

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

Great historic home!

This is my first time booking a stay with Vrbo, and I must say, first experience was great. Andrea reviewed and proved our request quick and had great communication. Checking in was super easy, and the home was clean and so nice! We were surprised to find a framed certificate saying it is a protected historic home. Wow! How neat. Walking in we also found that the owner even left us a little guide for FAQ of the home. Where to find things, how to lock and unlock the door, how to use the tv, etc. And had a list of places to eat out, shop, nearest hospital, etc. That’s soo nice!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marty F.

11 Aug 2022

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

Convenient place close to lake

We had a great weekend. Being 3 blocks from the lake was great. There were so many things to do. The host was very responsive and did everything possible to accommodate our needs. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi J.

11 Aug 2022

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

Charming Beach Cottage

Absolutely wonderful home and so close to the beach! Andrea was the best host and communicated with us before, during and after our stay. The home is a historic home with so much charm and love, you can feel it. It had all the amenities we needed, plus more! The porch was wonderful for our morning coffee. It was in a great location and we walked to the beach. We truly wished we could've stayed longer and hope to come back again soon! Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dannah P.

3 Aug 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

"Charming" Description Falls Short

Upon arrival to the home, we were unable to get into the home since we were not able to get in - we were not provided an access code as the reservation stated. At first glance things seemed alright, but after spending a bit of time there, we realized it was not as stated in the ad. We were also surprised to arrive and see a man working in the yard. He said he lives down the road but that he had a key to the garage if we needed to wait in there until we got a code to get in. After 30-45 minutes, I was able to reach the host and access the home. At this time, a woman walks up to the fence and calls us over. She said she's the host's sister and had pots/pans for us to use. It was an unusual interaction. We could not sleep in the bedroom with a mattress as it was a very old mattress. There was a significant impression in the old spring mattress that caused you to slant toward the head of the bed. We moved to the room with the futon. The futon seemed to be a great option until I laid down and ended up on the floor. Multiple slats were out of place, and we could not get them to stay where they needed to. It was a rough night of sleep...or lack thereof. In the morning, we were startled when we noticed someone standing in the window. We were told that this person was hired/scheduled to replace the window sills. It was uncomfortable to have someone at the windows for hours. Regarding cleanliness, it was not what we would have expected. The home was very "lived-in". The kitchen table looked as if it was just used for a meal. The kitchen floor had dirt on it. There was a layer of dust on the surfaces. We weren't as concerned about the "lake view", though it was exciting to know that the beach was so close. The description states that one can sit on the front porch and enjoy coffee while looking at the lake. This is false. You would have to stand in the middle of the street to view the lake. We were so thankful to find a VRBO that allowed for our pets to be with us. However, the price we paid for each night did not match the experience we had. We left after the first night. Our reservation was for 2 nights, but we changed our plans so that we would not have to stay another evening.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felisa H.

25 July 2022

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

Weekend Trip for Family Reunion

Great location and walk to the lake. Property Manager was easy to get a hold of (prior to stay as we had no concerns or reasons to reach out while there). GO PACK GO

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathleen n.

24 Aug 2020

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

Good Stay

Visited family in the area. Home was great

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Robyn H.

14 Aug 2020

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

Good weekend getaway

Great location for a long weekend getaway that wasn’t too far from home. Very convenient with our kids to walk to the zoo, the beach, and the playground.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christal E.

9 Aug 2020

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

Midweek stay

Quick and easy communication. Close to all the things we wished to see such as the zoo, the beach and marina. Clean and welcoming home.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terra T.

7 Aug 2020

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

Wonderful house!

The house was awesome and so close to the beach, food, shopping, etc! The host was wonderful, very helpful and responsive. We would love to stay there again, maybe with our children next time 😊

10/10 Excellent

Rachael P.

21 July 2020

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

Beautiful home, great location

We loved the character of this historic home and especially loved the great location. It was really nice to be able to walk to the zoo and lake. Very helpful and responsive host. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020