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The Prospect Mansion & Gallery -great for weddings
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6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee School of Engineering
14 min walk
Milwaukee Art Museum
15 min walk
Discovery World
19 min walk
Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
20 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area
About this property
The Prospect Mansion & Gallery -great for weddings
The Prospect Mansion and Gallery is centrally located in the heart of Milwaukee's arts and entertainment district. Just steps away Milwaukee's lakefront, restaurants, bars and shops. With 6 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths, the home comfortably accommodates groups of all sizes, including small weddings. The main floor is set to entertain with a grand foyer that spills into a living room, study, and large dining room. You can also buy a painting from local artist Anton Carter right off the walls!
Truly a beautifully preserved piece of Milwaukee's history!
Just a short walk to Milwaukee's lakefront. Allowing easy access to the cities parks, Summerfest grounds and lakefront activities.
In addition to what was described above - the main floor also includes a newly updated, fully stocked kitchen with 2 butlers pantries. One half bath and one bedroom complete the first floor.
The second floor has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
Please note that though you will have your own dedicated unit, this is a duplex. This listing is for floors 1 & 2. We also have another unit that is accessed via an external stairway on floors 3 & 4. Parking behind the home will be shared with this unit as well.
We will provide a door code the morning of check-in.
History of the home: The Willard Merrill House was built in 1889.
The residence is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building has a unique history, and was used for a variety of purposes in the past. Mr. Merrill, who ordered the construction of the home, was a Wisconsin legislator and Vice President at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company. He moved to Milwaukee from Rome and paid $7,000 for the construction. Later, it housed The Association of Catholic Women and was used as their clubhouse and offices. The home was most recently owned by Leon Travanti, a retired UWM art professor, who is well-known locally for his Circus Parade posters.
Truly a beautifully preserved piece of Milwaukee's history!
Just a short walk to Milwaukee's lakefront. Allowing easy access to the cities parks, Summerfest grounds and lakefront activities.
In addition to what was described above - the main floor also includes a newly updated, fully stocked kitchen with 2 butlers pantries. One half bath and one bedroom complete the first floor.
The second floor has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
Please note that though you will have your own dedicated unit, this is a duplex. This listing is for floors 1 & 2. We also have another unit that is accessed via an external stairway on floors 3 & 4. Parking behind the home will be shared with this unit as well.
We will provide a door code the morning of check-in.
History of the home: The Willard Merrill House was built in 1889.
The residence is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building has a unique history, and was used for a variety of purposes in the past. Mr. Merrill, who ordered the construction of the home, was a Wisconsin legislator and Vice President at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company. He moved to Milwaukee from Rome and paid $7,000 for the construction. Later, it housed The Association of Catholic Women and was used as their clubhouse and offices. The home was most recently owned by Leon Travanti, a retired UWM art professor, who is well-known locally for his Circus Parade posters.
Property manager
Kevin Baumgart
Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
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
Milwaukee
Downtown Milwaukee, a neighbourhood in Milwaukee, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan, while Milwaukee Art Museum and Harley-Davidson Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fiserv Forum or American Family Field.
Milwaukee, WI
What's nearby
- Milwaukee Art Museum - 15 min walk
- Pabst Theater - 3 min drive
- Fiserv Forum - 3 min drive
- Riverside Theater - 3 min drive
- Harley-Davidson Museum - 6 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- County Clare Inn & Pub - 6 min walk
- Glorioso's Italian Market - 11 min walk
- Nomad World Pub - 8 min walk
- The Knick - 6 min walk
- Nashville North - 10 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Kevin Baumgart
Milwaukee BNB is a premium luxury short term rental provider in Milwaukee. We love allowing people to explore and enjoy our city.
Why they chose this property
This neighborhood is one of our favorites. Super close to downtown and all the best of what Milwaukee has to offer.
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