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Historic House, Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House In Milwaukee, WI

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Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9201 sq m

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Milwaukee, WI
  • Popular LocationPotawatomi Bingo Casino4 min drive
  • Popular LocationAmerican Family Field5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarley-Davidson Museum6 min drive
  • AirportMilwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)15 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Office

Sleeping Porch

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Historic House, Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House In Milwaukee, WI

One of only two restored Frank Lloyd Wright-designed American System-Built Homes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is open for public.

All Mission Style furniture, Stickley Sofa, and many built-in Frank Lloyd Wright designed furniture.

3 Bedrooms (two queen and one full size beds), 2.5 huge bathrooms, a daybed with trundle in the sleeping porch, Maximum of 9 people (if add a twin bed in the office).

A two night minimum stay is required.

Frank Lloyd Wright signed the actual building permit in 1916. A true Prairie Style original. Light-filled rooms create a warm, organic living space. Maple floors throughout, 80 leaded glass windows, built in bookcases and armories, tray ceilings, natural fireplaces. Spacious, vintage Danish-designed Poggenpohl kitchen. Amazing stained glass skylight floods staircase with light. Generous master suite with en-suite bath, natural fireplace, and many built-ins. Private, mature landscaped yard with deck.

No pets, no smoking.

Location:
One of Six Frank Lloyd Wright designed American System-Built Homes on the same block.


1 minute walk to bus stations 27# and 54#.
1. 1.1 miles to Milwaukee Domes
2. 2.5 miles to Miler Park
3. 2.6 miles to Potawatomi Bingo Casino
4. 2.7 miles to Marquette University
5. 3.1 miles to Harley-Davidson Museum
6. 4 miles to Downtown Milwaukee.
7. 4 miles to Milwaukee Art Museum, Discovery World, Summer Fest.
8. 4.7 miles to Bradley Center.
9. 4.9 miles to Milwaukee Museum, Marcus Center for Performing Arts
10. 7.4 miles to Milwaukee Zoo
11. 8.7 miles to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (Frank Lloyd Wright designed), Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 40+ Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings in Wisconsin.
12. 80 miles to Chicago, IL. 110+ Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings in Illinois

Property manager

Joan Martinie
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
You MUST consult PRIOR to making any Event plans.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
COVID-19 Emergency cancellation refund 100%. Start now, during COVID -19 spreading, May to August reservation cancellation refund 100%.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 9
Note from host: You MUST consult PRIOR to making any Event plans.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

We should mention

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

About the area

Milwaukee

This vacation home is located in Burnham Park, a neighborhood in Milwaukee, and is next to a golf course. The Rave-Eagles Club and Harley-Davidson Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Henry W. Maier Festival Park and Wisconsin State Fair Park. Check out an event or a game at American Family Field, and consider making time for Milwaukee County Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Milwaukee, WI

What's nearby

  • The Rave-Eagles Club - 3 min drive
  • Potawatomi Bingo Casino - 4 min drive
  • American Family Field - 5 min drive
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 6 min drive
  • Fiserv Forum - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 8 min drive
  • Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chicken Palace Fiesta - 14 min walk
  • Holler House - 19 min walk
  • El Senorial - 5 min walk
  • Panaderia El Sol De Mexico - 12 min walk
  • New Elbow Room - 3 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Jays in Milwaukee!
What an amazing piece of architectural history! Plenty of room, house came as advertised. Joan, Steve and Simon were always available and very responsive for questions. Excellent location - about a 15 min Uber ride from the city, from the airport and from American Family Field. We highly recommend and will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Nice and clean lodging with great location to Downtown, Third Ward, East Side, and Lake front of Milwaukee!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Milwaukee getaway
Such a beautiful and historic house. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frank Lloyd Wright Experience
Happily, we were able to check this off our bucket list. Loved the large bedroom and the stairway skylight. It was very interesting living in a home the way Wright designed it. Our hosts, Joan & Steve, were gracious and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
We loved our stay. It was a beautiful home. It is lovely to be wrapped in the design of beauty during a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joan Martinie

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As a big fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, I was surprised when we first time saw the house. Former owners David and Jillayne Arena and their family spent 36 years and did a great job restoring the house.

Why they chose this property

One of only two restored Frank Lloyd Wright-designed American System-Built homes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

One of only a few Frank Lloyd Wright-designed houses where you can spend the night.

Frank Lloyd Wright signed the actual building permit in 1916. A true Prairie Style original. Light-filled rooms create a warm, organic living space. Maple floors throughout, 80 leaded glass windows, built in bookcases and armories, tray ceilings, natural fireplaces. Spacious, vintage Danish-designed Poggenpohl kitchen. Amazing stained glass skylight floods staircase with light. Generous master suite with en-suite bath, natural fireplace, and many built-ins. Private, mature landscaped yard with deck.

What makes this property unique

Stay in Frank Lloyd Wright designed American System-Built Home, enjoy 80 gorgeous leaded glass windows, amazing stained glass skylight floods staircase with light, and view the other five Wright-designed homes on the same block-the longest continuous stretch of Wright homes.

From the house:
1.1 miles, 4 minutes drive to Milwaukee Domes
8.7 miles, 19 minutes drive to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (Frank Lloyd Wright designed), Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

40+ Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings in Wisconsin.

80 miles, 1hr 30’ drive to Chicago, IL.

110+ Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings in Illinois.

Languages:

English

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