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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Milwaukee, WI
- Place, Brady Street5 min walk
- Place, Veteran's Park11 min walk
- Place, Milwaukee Art Museum14 min walk
- Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet
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!
The space
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.
Guest access
We will provide a door code the morning of check-in.
Other things to note
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.
The space
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.
Guest access
We will provide a door code the morning of check-in.
Other things to note
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.
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Amenities
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75
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 Henry W. Maier Festival Park 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
- Brady Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Veteran's Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Milwaukee School of Engineering - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Milwaukee Art Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- County Clare Irish Inn & Pub - 6 min walk
- Nomad World Pub - 8 min walk
- Jack's American Pub - 8 min walk
- The Garage - 8 min walk
- WurstBar MKE - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Check-in
8.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
2 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Eric E.
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay
Eric E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul K.
2 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Completely happy
Paul K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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