Skip to main content
Entire home

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

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

A two-story house with a front porch, a brick exterior, and a small front yard.
A two-story brick building with a gabled roof and a covered porch.
A two-story brick house with a front porch, a small garden, and a visible chimney.
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs. There is a chandelier above the table, and shelves with various items on the walls.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, a window with sheer curtains, and a door leading to a closet.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near North Beach Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View in a map
Racine, WI
  • Place, Racine Zoological Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Racine Zoo Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

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

Cozy and charming 2 bedroom historic cream city brick workers cottage built in 1881. A certified Century Building by the Racine Historical Society with original Italianate windows, central air, WiFi and a full kitchen. Two blocks to the beach and 20 minute lakefront walk into downtown for coffee, restaurants and shopping. Pets allowed. Fully fenced in yard. Enjoy coffee and Racine’s famous Danish Kringle on the front porch. A walk along one of America’s great lakes is a must see.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Outdoor dining
3-bedroom vacation home just a short walk to Lake Michigan
Racine
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (37 reviews)
3-bedroom vacation home just a short walk to Lake Michigan

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Be sure to include pet fee when booking.
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn Nest thermostat to Eco setting.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please notify owner of total number of guests and pets.
No parties without prior host consent.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1928986vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Wind Meadows Leisure Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
View more Holiday homes in RacineOpens in a new window
Map
Racine, WI

What's nearby

  • Racine Zoological Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Racine Zoo Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Reef Point Marina - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Racine Art Museum - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

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
  • ‪Dog's & Cream - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cozy, historic Cream City brick, "Workers Cottage" 2 blocks from Lake Michigan.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Location
Close to the beach. A large new playground was being built a block away while we were there. It looked like fun for kids once it is completed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Lots of space. The interior of the house is granny style. All is very nice arranged. We had a wonderful stay. Our stay was confirmed and paid for several weeks. Suddenly our stay was denined. Double booking. After being informed thru the host, the mixup was corrected quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2026
Sorry about the double booking. I’d hired a new cohost and she implemented new software which created the glitch. I knew you had booked well in advance and were coming to see Frank Loyd Wright architecture. So I had the situation corrected immediately. Sorry about the scare.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 very pleasant nights. Cute and very clean. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thanks Jamie. You guys were great.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home built in 1881! Impressed with updates but maintained old world charm. Comfy, cozy, everything we needed.The lake was beautiful and beach is clean, easy access. There is a zoo that we wish we had time to visit, so close you could walk to it. Lots of quaint placs to grab a meal. The fenced in yard a huge bonus for the fur baby.Being downtown, we expected street noise. Nope, inside it was quiet and comfy beds made for sleepy dreams of rolling lake waves lapping at the shore, seagulls, swallows and more.Host is awesome. Highly recommended! Perfect for 2 or family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Super charming, very comfortable and clean. Loved the proximity to the beach, even in November! Would happily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

joanna g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice and cozy place to stay at. I wish I would of read the comment cause the beds are literally hard as a rock had back pain the next day we preferred sleeping on the floor cause of wouldn’t come back again calm area as well but overall it was alright I guess
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paragon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have the opportunity to meet the host she is lovely! We really enjoyed our stay! Every amenity you can think of is there for you. We look forward to staying again in the very near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H. Elaine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked this property previously and sought it out for our return visit to Racine. After driving 500 miles, it was like arriving home. The property is clean and comfortable. There is ample on-street parking close to the house. Communication is exceptional; Andrea Scott is very quick to answer questions. When we had a problem with the door code, she responded almost immediately, even though it was late when we messaged her. She resolved the problem quickly. We would seek out this property for a return visit.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accurate description. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ronald s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice clean house and yard very neet l would stay again
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at the little cottage. The area was quiet, and just a short drive to Milwaukee. The location is perfect, a couple blocks from a nice (and not crowded) beach. The house has comfortable firm beds and the A/C works great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaicob B.

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

Great place and very well put together

Lots of great things to do around the area. Amazing views right out the door. House was well kept and had all the necessary things for staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Cute house with everything we needed!

The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The owner gave us suggestions for Wells Brother’s Pizza and it was amazing. Location is close to the zoo and beach so that was nice. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2025
You’re so very welcome for everything! I am so pleased you were happy with your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and great location to walk to North Beach which is what we were looking for. Beds were comfortable and kitchen and bathroom provided everything we needed. This is an old neighborhood but everything was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great family trip and stay. The Vrbo was just few minutes walk from the beach. Check in and out was fast and easy. The property was clean and had the amenities we needed. Our kids were wanting to stay longer they had so much fun. Thank you for an enjoyable place to rest our heads after having fun in the sun. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great!

Well-thought out property. My dog loved the gated yard, just a few blocks to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2025
So glad my property meet your expectations and your needs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bonnie l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the way the house was made. The fence was a plus. It was very clean, everything worked as it should. Andrea was very responsive. Located in a very convenient spot. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

vicki b.

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

Short respite from long roadtrip

Quick overnight stop to rest during a long roadtrip. Comfy, historic home was the perfect respite during a long roadtrip!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Erika T.

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

Nice cozy home

Great place for our quick weekend get away from Chicago!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn F.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Perfect

The house was perfect for our needs! Just close enough to Kenosha that we could drive back and forth for all of our son’s homecoming festivities at Carthage. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaye m.

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

Racine Trip

The house was welcoming and perfect for our stay in Racine. We enjoyed the garden and yard. The weather was super so we also loved sitting out on the porch. The house was clean and we lacked nothing. The location was great, close to family living on the north side. Also close to the zoo and the beach. We took walks along the beach walkways. We hope to be back next summer !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anjali B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Great Lake Getaway

We had a fantastic time staying here! Location was great for our beach/sailing escape. Clean, cozy, well appointed, exactly as described online. It was so nice to have a fenced yard for our dog (who loves swimming in Lake Michigan, and one of the reasons we frequently visit the area). The snacks and coffee were a nice touch and the bed was very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Andrea Scott

Host profile image

Why they chose this property

I love this location 5 minutes from a lakefront run, pet walk or to watch the sunrise over one of America’s Great Lakes. We have beautiful beaches in the summer, 5 minute walk to the zoo and huge children’s beachfront playground. Beautiful contemplative fall walks along the lake. 20 minute walk from downtown coffee, shopping and restaurants. Don’t forget to see our lovely marina.

What makes this property unique

Unique, historical cottage “Cream City” brick home from the previous century situated near America’s Great Lake Michigan.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback