Historic House, Frank Lloyd Wright-designed House in Milwaukee, WI
About the property
- House2164 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps9
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay2 - 3 nights
One of The National Register of Historic Places
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
Owner
Joan Martinie
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- May 23, 2018
About Joan Martinie
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.
Joan Martinie purchased this House in 2011
Why Joan Martinie chose Milwaukee
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 House 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.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
- Sleeping Porch2 twin/ single, Daybed with trundle sleep two
- Bedroom 11 queen, Master Bedroom
- Bedroom 21 queen
- Bedroom 31 double
- Office1 twin/ single, Add a twin Mattress in office if needed.
- Queen size Beds (2), Double Beds (1), Daybed in sleeping porch. Twin bed may add to second floor office as needed.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 1toilet, tub
- Bathroom 2toilet
- Bathroom 2toilet, shower
- Second floor has two full bathrooms, one with a shower and another with a tub. First floor has huge half bath.
Theme
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Air ConditioningCentral Air.
- Computer AvailableProvided a smart TV.
- FireplaceYes, we have two fireplaces. It are not allowed to use since this is the Frank Lloyd Wright house.
- Fitness Room / Equipment
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingCentral Air.
- InternetYes.
- Clothes DryerWe provide front load dryer.
- Linens ProvidedWe provide all Linens, including sheets,
- Living RoomPiano, Stickley Sofa, Leather Chairs, and Frank Lloyd Wright designed furniture.
- ParkingStreet parking.
- Parking Off StreetDay time park at front of the house. Night park on 1816 S. 28th St. area. Parking permit is free. Owner will help to get the permit.
- TelephoneDo not have now, but will have it soon.
- Towels Providedtowels (bath, hand, wash, and kitchen towels).
- Washing MachineWe provide a front load washing machine and dryer.
- Wireless InternetWiFi internet is provided
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Coffee MakerWe provide two coffee makers.
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningThere are 8 seats with dining table in the dining room. We have 4 additional folding chairs.
- Dining Room
- comfy seating for 8 people
Entertainment
- DVD PlayerBlu ray
- Games
- StereoRadio
- Television
- Toys
- Video Library
Outside
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Lawn / Garden
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions
- festivals
- museums
- restaurants
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- sight seeing
86 Reviews
Latest reviews
It was nice...
But not amazing! For the amazing photos and anticipation of a spectacular FLW home, it was less than we had hoped. Much of the house was not well cleaned - as if no one had been around in a long time. We found spiders and musty smells. Yard was pretty rough - hopefully will get attention soon. Overall, while it is always special to be in a space originally designed by FLW, it just didn't live up to what we experienced in two other stays in FLW homes. The tour of the neighboring fully restored ASBH was fantastic and it is exciting to see an entire block of Wright's designs. I would recommend this for more of a large group looking for a fun place than true FLW architecture fans. For example: The beds placed on what were originally the rear "sleeping porches" were really odd. Some nice sitting spaces there for morning coffee and reading would really make the spaces much better. And one of the most authentic areas - the living room - was crammed with furniture.
Steven,
Thank you for your review!
I am sorry that we had a family emergency, we were out of town, and could not evaluate the cleaning team's job. We are sorry for my husband could not give you the tour. Sorry for all inconvenience in your stay.
We added more furniture in the house because people complained there were not enough place to sit, especially when they have family reunion (up to 13 people stay, or they has visitors). It made most arguments that my husband and I. He moved some furniture to basement many times. It is not easy to make the house for 2 people and 9 (or 13 people) people happy. Like the price setting , we set up flat rate for 9 people, when two people stay has to pay the full price, they felt unfair for them. We reduced the price for two people, if they have more than two people, they do not like additional charge. It is hard to balance for small and large group, and FLW fans and not FLW fans to stay.
Thanks for your review. We may remove some furniture.
FLW shines
It was delightful spending time surrounded by Frank Lloyd Wright’s design!
Perfect!
Beautifully restored, well maintained, modern conveniences- great location!
Highly recommend!
Renae,
Thank you for your support!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Joan
Wonderful house - Neighborhood a concern.
The house was beautiful and comfortable, plenty of room and a great home away from home for our visit to Milwaukee. The owners, Steve and Joan were wonderful - we arrived late with a plane delay, they arranged parking permits for us, and allowed a late check out to make the most of our last day in Milwaukee. Unfortunately, we didn't sleep well the last two nights of our four night stay. There was an incident on the street in front of the home involving gunshots and someone hiding in the yard. We were awoken to the commotion and police with flashlights in the backyard. My Dad also witnessed a theft, out the front window. I’m sure these were isolated incidents and I thought hard about publishing this as the home and the owners really are wonderful, but I just didn’t feel good about avoiding the honesty of our experience. I’m not sure I’d stay in the neighborhood again as I didn’t feel safe.
Tamara,
We appreciate your kind words for us and the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house. Regarding the unfortunate disturbance, we reached out to the local alderman and learned that an early morning two people fight at a restaurant in another neighborhood was taken to the streets and continued while driving through ours. As the reviewer wrote, it was an isolated incident—nothing like it has happened in the six years we owned the house. We hope this sad event does not discourage visits to our historic property.
Steve and Joan
Girls weekend at the Frank Lloyd Wright house
We had a fabulous time in this beautiful house for a girls' weekend! The location was fantastic! We were close to everything we want to do, and not far from stores, etc that we needed! The house easily slept all 7 of us girls! We would definitely recommend the property - and would stay again! Thank you to Steve and Joan for sharing this lovely home!
Sarah,
Thank you so much for your support! We appreciate your business!
Steve and Joan
FLW Concrete House!
Plenty of space for two couples and a fascinating opportunity to stay in one of FLW's rare concrete houses--or rather two concrete residences now joined as one. It was really great that the hosts provided background information about they house. They were also flexible and communicative and everything we needed was provided for. Also a convenient location for zooming all around the city, from downtown to Bay View, Third Ward, etc.
Gabrielle,
Thank you so much for your support! Hope to see you again in the future.
Joan and Steve
Location
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
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Rate Based on two people stay. Additional $25/day each adult. $12 for age 16-18, $10 under 16. 1) Deposit: a 50% deposit of total is due at the time of reservation, and non-refundable. 2) Balance due: required 30 days prior to the date of arrival, and charge at the same date. 3) Half rent as a Damage Deposit is due at the time of reservation for weekly/monthly renter, will be return at the end* 4) Taxes 15.1% including: a. sale tax $5.6%(State Tax 5%, County tax 0.5%, Baseball Stadium tax 0.1%), b. Milwaukee County Rooming Tax 2.5%, c. Milwaukee City Rooming Tax 7%, it total is 15.1%. 5) Credit card processing fee: 2.9% (it charged by Homeaway.com), the $300 refundable deposit credit card processing fee is $8.70, it is showed the "fee". We will refund you a check within 7 days after you checked out. Total Taxes and fee is 18%. 6) Using Foreign Credit Card may have the fee charged by your credit card company.