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Magnificently restored, charming, 8+ Bed-Victorian on a beautiful 1.5 acres.

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Dining
Private kitchen
Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Waukesha, WI
  • Springs Water Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Pewaukee Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Carroll University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Futon

Common area 2

1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Magnificently restored, charming, 8+ Bed-Victorian on a beautiful 1.5 acres.

This beautifully restored 1890s, 5++ bedroom, 8 Bed, three bath Victorian preserves its historic character among many modern amenities. You’ll love all the space, additional cottage, charm, stained glass, huge farm kitchen, and fantastic setting—no college parties.

Dear prospective guest,
We own two historic and beautiful homes in Wales, Wisconsin. One of the homes I raised my children in. We have warm homes, and we are warm people. I am a Pastor, and my wife is a teacher, and we are now empty nesters and manage these properties. We care about you having a great stay at our home.

Please read our reviews to see how much our guests have testified positively about their experience with us.

We desire to rent to guests who diligently care for our home and treat our neighbors respectfully. There is quite a bit of privacy with this home from May through October. We do not allow large parties. Non-overnight guests are permitted with message permission from us ahead of time, but not in large quantities. We certainly do not allow college-age drinking parties.

We also want our guests to know we have installed outdoor-only security cameras. We care about our guests having a good experience! Please read all the house rules before booking.

If you have an even larger group and need two homes, we have another fantastic historic home only one mile away. Book these homes early, as they book every weekend and nearly every day of the summer.

We will start with the bedrooms and beds!
We have four bedrooms upstairs and a master bedroom suite on the main level. In the master bedroom, be warmed by a gas fireplace and enjoy the ceramic tile double walk-in shower and a whirlpool tub.

One of the upper bedrooms will have a double bed and a futon. All the upstairs bedrooms are queens, and a couple doubles. In total, the home has five double or queen beds, two double futons, an air mattress, and one single bed.

Our farm kitchen table seats 10, and the breakfast bar seats five. The kitchen has granite countertops and a large island.

In the backyard, there is also a historic cottage. Please check out the pictures. This detached building can be heated but is not heated full-time and is not open from after Thanksgiving to Easter. Special arrangements may be discussed for an extra fee of $100 to pay for a special cleaning and to allow it to be opened an heated in the winter. It has an amazingly quaint and charming living room and an upper loft.

In addition, the backyard, right next to the cottage, built into the patio, has a gas fireplace table and a fire pit. There is also a lovely screened porch for the morning coffee.

Okay, just a little more to brag about. There is a large circle driveway for parking and another open driveway with a basketball hoop. In addition, there is a nice flat and large yard for sports or yard games.

HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY
Welsh immigrants helped settle this farm in the 1840s. This estate was established by Richard "King" Jones of Wales. The first church services, weddings, and more were held on this estate. Mr. Jones allowed people to live in his barn while they built their homes. He named his farm after the name of his farm in Wales, UK. The name is Bronnyberllan.
This estate is written about in several published writings. It is remarked as the most famous Welsh home in Wisconsin. In 1891, a fire burnt down Mr. Jones's original estate. It was then rebuilt in the 1890s by a man named Charles Williams. It was written that Mr. Williams, a man of healthy means, then built what is described as one of the finest homes in the Town of Genesee. After decades of farming, the Rees family sold the farmland. This home was on to what now is known as the Legend at Brandybrook Country Club. The Legend is a beautiful private country club and high-end neighborhood that abuts this property. Finally, the Cavaiani bought the home in 2006, only the fourth family to own the home.
It was in much need of repair and restoration, but to their delight, the beautiful main floor woodwork had never been painted, and the stained glass windows were all still in place. After a year of restoration, even to the point of matching wood species and milling, the Cavaianis and their family of five moved in. Our kids have now grown; two are in college, and one only has a year left of high school. As a result, we moved into a smaller home nearby and now manage this home as an Airbnb. It is a delight to share this home with others and see how much they appreciate it.

Ask Jay about hiking trails! There are many trail systems nearby.

Retzer Nature Center is beautiful and close; you don’t need a permit.

Other State Park trail systems nearby include Lapham Peak and the Scuppernong Trails. Both of those are beautiful! Lapham is more popular and closer (10 min). Scuppernong is about 15 minutes away and more remote, with fewer people. Lapham, you will have to pay for parking, and if there is snow, the trails are for cross country only. It does have a tower to check out with views of the nearby lakes. Scuppernong is always open to hiking, and to park in the lot, you need to pay, but you can park for free on the road, Hwy ZZ, and that’s free. Please feel free to ask questions. There are several other areas to check out. Some of those include Paradise Springs and the Ice Age Trail. The Ice Age trail is not a loop trail.
Guest access
The home is exclusively for you, our guests. The garage is locked along with the unfinished portion of the basement, and a mini office & closet area in the home are closed for the owners' use. The rest is for our guests to enjoy. None of the places mentioned for the owner impacts the freedom of our guests to enjoy this spacious home.
Other things to note
Please see our reviews to know how much care we put into cleaning for our guests.

The backyard is quiet and private, with a unique atmosphere next to the historic “Bronyberllan” cottage. The back patio has a wood fire pit and a gas fire table. There is an excellent room for the kids to play games in the finished lower level. They will also love playing in the loft of the cottage. There is ample space for a large group and a kitchen to accommodate.

Property manager

Jay and Kelly Cavaiani
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 12
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Wales

Wales is home to this holiday home. Hawks Inn and Waukesha County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Naga-Waukee War Memorial Golf Course and Pewaukee Golf Club. Springs Water Park and Frame Park Formal Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Waukesha, WI

What's nearby

  • Springs Water Park - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Pewaukee Lake - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Waukesha County Expo Center - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Center Court Sports Complex - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Carroll University - 15 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnificently restored, charming, 8+ Bed-Victorian on a beautiful 1.5 acres. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Magnificently restored, charming, 8+ Bed-Victorian on a beautiful 1.5 acres.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnificently restored, charming, 8+ Bed-Victorian on a beautiful 1.5 acres.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Magnificently restored, charming, 8+ Bed-Victorian on a beautiful 1.5 acres. located?

Situated in Wales, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center, Nagawaukee County Park and Beach and Genesee Oak Opening & Fen State Natural Area. Naga-Waukee War Memorial Golf Course and Lapham Peak are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

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

Wisconsin Robotics trip

The house was amazing. The kitchen was fabulous. There was spices and supplies, even though we werent ther but during the night. Plenty of space, clean and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Extended Family Christmas Holidays Gathering

Each year our extended family meets in Wisconsin for Christmas. This year we chose to find a location closer to Milwaukee. This recently restored Victorian worked well for our family. 8 of stayed at the house, while 8 others visited during the day. Plenty of room for the family to meet. Large kitchen and dining area. Plenty of places to park. Beautiful neighborhood. Jay our host was readily accessible and responsive prior to our visit, and we found the house very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dyanne P.

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

Victorian Christmas

This Victorian mansion was beautiful, very spacious, decorated for Christmas, and clean. We visited other family members living in the Pewaukee/Madison area for Christmas. The host was very friendly and willing to answer any questions. Checking in was down to the wire though, as there were other guests checking out while we were waiting to check in. We literally received the check in code while we were driving up the driveway! We had some trouble with the downstairs remote because it was broken. The host went to buy a new one and then came to the house to set it up and made sure it worked. We were very appreciative of that!Everything in the house worked to our satisfaction except the fireplace unit in the master bedroom. We were really looking forward to using that and disappointed that it wasn't working! Check out instructions were questioned as they were kind of vague in the information book about the house. We had to contact the host to ask what we needed to do before we left.We had a wonderful time in this beautifully restored mansion. Celebrating Christmas there was fun! There was plenty of room for our whole family. We would love to stay there again!Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay I.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Big ole house that is great for a family trip.

This is a very old house with some modern updates. Used the dining room table for eating and playing games for a group of 13. This was a great house and served us well. It reminded me of my grandparents farm home. My visit was in December when the outside temps were 11 my second floor bedroom was 51. Kitchen, basement and bathrooms were updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Birthday and ballgame

Beautiful home and property, lots of space to spread out and have privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia A.

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

Family Get-together for a local Babyshower

Family from FL and Ohio gathered to attend my daughter's babyshower in Pewaukee. We loved the space and enjoyed being able to fellowship and cook oir own meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Wonderful house

Perfect for our large group of 3 families ,12 people. Kitchen was large and had everything you needed for a large group. Lots of areas for the group to split up and do their own thing. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The patio out back with the fire table was a great gathering spot after a long day. Very well cared for, neat and clean. Owners clearly care a lot about the property. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Spacious and private victorian

This home provided a great stay for my friend group of 8! Great neighborhood with privacy and close enough to Milwaukee and household necessities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CLINT N BRENDA C.

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

Nice gathering place for a lot of people

It was a very clean place and nice to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jay and Kelly Cavaiani

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Jay and Kelly Cavaiani live very nearby and we directly care for our home and guests. Jay is a Pastor and Kelly is a teacher. This beautiful home is where we raised our children. We care about you having a great stay!

What makes this property unique

The beautiful woodwork, private setting, and the home's history also has such a pleasant and comfortable feel.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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