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10 bedrooms 6 bathrooms Sleeps 30
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Milwaukee, WI
- Veteran's Park11 min walk
- Milwaukee Art Museum14 min walk
- Fiserv Forum3 min drive
- Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
10 bedrooms (sleeps 30)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Double Beds
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 7
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 8
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 9
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 10
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
6 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Bathroom 6
Spaces
About this property
The Prospect Mansion & Loft
The Prospect Mansion & Loft is a two unit Mansion centrally located in the heart of Milwaukee's arts and entertainment district. Just steps away from the lakefront and some of Milwaukee's finest restaurants, bars and shops. With 2 kitchens, 11 Bedrooms and 5.5 Baths, the home comfortably accommodates groups of up to 30, including small weddings and corporate gatherings. The main floor is set to entertain with a grand foyer that spills into a living room, study, and large dining room.
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.
Floor 3 of the home includes a kitchen/dining/living areas as well as 2 bedrooms and the 2 bathrooms.
Floor 4 of the home is a loft and is open to the below floor. It has 2 bedroom areas but does not have closed doors to either room.
Please note that this is a duplex (and 2 separate listings for us) but you will have sole access to the entire home (both units) via an internal stairwell.
There are 4 private parking spaces behind the home.
We will provide a check in code the morning of your stay.
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.
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.
Floor 3 of the home includes a kitchen/dining/living areas as well as 2 bedrooms and the 2 bathrooms.
Floor 4 of the home is a loft and is open to the below floor. It has 2 bedroom areas but does not have closed doors to either room.
Please note that this is a duplex (and 2 separate listings for us) but you will have sole access to the entire home (both units) via an internal stairwell.
There are 4 private parking spaces behind the home.
We will provide a check in code the morning of your stay.
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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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
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets 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
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
About the area
Milwaukee
Downtown Milwaukee, a neighbourhood in Milwaukee, is home to this holiday home. Henry W. Maier Festival Park and Harley-Davidson Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Wisconsin State Fair Park and Milwaukee County Zoo. Cass Street Park and Betty Brinn Children's Museum are also worth visiting.
Milwaukee, WI
What's nearby
- Veteran's Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Milwaukee Art Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Fiserv Forum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Harley-Davidson Museum - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- County Clare Inn & Pub - 6 min walk
- Glorioso's Italian Market - 11 min walk
- The Knick - 6 min walk
- Nomad World Pub - 8 min walk
- Chopstix - 10 min walk
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