🎨A color-drenched, recently renovated two-bedroom flat in a 150-year-old building on Milwaukee’s Lower East Side, featured in Domino and BizTimes. 📸You’ve never stayed in such a colorful, selfie-ready spot: coral living room, pink king bedroom, green queen bedroom, and an eat-in kitchen with marble counters and checkered floors. 🌿Front porch and private side deck. Steps from Brady Street. 🛏️Sleeps 6 comfortably — or combine with The Hoan upstairs.
🏡 Our other units are:
☀️ Hoan: Sunny and spacious 1 bd / 1 ba, sleeps 4.
🌿 Nohl: Sweet and tucked away 1 bd / 1 ba with a private deck, sleeps 4.
✨ Book the entire Lake Effect Club: 4 bd / 3 ba, sleeps 14.
✨ The Space:
🏡 The Sidney has two bedrooms, one bath, and a big eat-in kitchen built for real use — marble counter, stove, all kitchen and coffee supplies, and tons of pantry storage. 🪸The coral living room has a sleeper sofa that sleeps 2, Bluetooth speaker, and soft, pretty natural light. 💗The pink king bedroom has a desk, closet, and king bed. 🌿The green queen bedroom is restful with clothing storage. ☕A short walk to some of Milwaukee’s best restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. 🌤️Outside: Front porch and a side deck. 📰As seen in Domino Magazine and BizTimes.
🛏️ Layout: 2 bedrooms · 1 bath · Sleeps up to 6
King bedroom · Queen bedroom · Sleeper sofa in living room
💻 Workspace: Dedicated desk in the largest bedroom, or work from the large kitchen table or living room. Great Wi-Fi — well-suited for remote work.
🍽️ Kitchen: Full setup with stove, French press, wine glasses, and pantry. Large wooden table seats 6.
🛁 Bathroom: Stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, plush towels, and spa robes.
🌿 Outdoor: Front porch + side deck with café seating.
🧺 Comforts: Radiant heat · Window A/C · Ceiling fans · Hair dryer · Extra pillows and blankets
🔑 Check-in: Self check-in via smart lock. Instructions sent before arrival.
✨ What Makes It Special 🌈
✦ Period details + designer vintage that photograph beautifully
✦ Calming, color-led palettes in each room
✦ A real kitchen for real cooking (not just a kitchenette)
✦ Private deck for sunrise coffee and dusk nightcaps
✦ Walk-everywhere base near Milwaukee’s most characterful corridor
🗺️ Neighborhood: Lower East Side (Steps from Brady Street)
✦ You’re in Milwaukee’s creative core—Brady Street and the Lower East Side.
✦ Think indie cafés, long-loved neighborhood bars, vintage shops, artful bites, and a friendly, walkable vibe.
✦ Lake Michigan is an easy stroll for beach time, jogs, or bikes. 🌊
🍝Walkable Picks ☕
✦ Coffee/Breakfast: Rochambo • Nomad Coffee Bar • Allie Boy’s • Comet Café • (scenic stroll) Colectivo on the Lake
✦ Food: Purslane • Zaffiro’s (ultra-thin crust since 1952) • Glorioso’s Italian Deli
✦ Bars: Roundhouse Beer Garden • Hi-Hat/Garage • Jamo’s (true corner hang) • Finks • Wolski’s (earn the sticker!)
✦ Wine: Waterford Wine & Spirits
🍽️Short-Drive / Rideshare
✦ Coffee/Breakfast: Uncle Wolfie’s • Poppy Bakery • Cafe at the Plaza
✦ Food: Goodkind • Strange Town (vegan + vinyl) • Honeypie Café • Kopp’s Frozen Custard • Beans & Barley • Barnacle Bud’s
✦ Bars & Classics: Wiggle Room • Landmark Lanes • Falcon Bowl • Holler House (oldest lanes—reserve) • South Shore Terrace • Hubbard Park Beer Garden • Lakefront Brewery (Friday fish fry—reserve)
✦ Wine: Nonfiction (natural wine)
🖼️ Art & Museums
✦ Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM)
✦ Mary Nohl House (seasonal tours)
✦ Charles Allis Art Museum
✦ The Green Gallery
✦ Harley-Davidson Museum
🎉 Unique Milwaukee
✦ FESTIVALS!
✦ Koz’s Mini Bowl / Landmark Lanes
✦ Sculpture Milwaukee
✦ National Bobblehead Hall of Fame
✦ Grohmann Museum
✦ Beer gardens: Roundhouse, War Memorial, South Shore, Hubbard Park, Estabrook
🌳❄️ Outdoors by Season
Summer:
✦ Bublr Bikes / Wheel & Sprocket → Oak Leaf Trail
✦ Kayak/paddle: Milwaukee Kayak Co, Lakefront Surf & SUP
✦ Boats: Milwaukee Boat Line, SkipperBud’s
✦ Hikes: Lakeshore State Park, Schlitz Audubon
✦ Beaches: Bradford, McKinley
Winter:
✦ Sledding at Humboldt & Washington Parks
✦ Ice skating at Red Arrow Park or Pettit National Ice Center
🏟️ Sports
✦ American Family Field (Brewers) — tailgate like a local
✦ Fiserv Forum (Bucks + concerts)
✦ UWM Panther Arena & Marquette
✦ Free bar shuttles (Nomad, Jack’s American Pub, Milwaukee Brat House)
🚕🚌🚲 Getting Around
✦ Airport → Home: ~15–20 min from MKE (Milwaukee Mitchell International) by rideshare or taxi
✦ Train: ~10 min from Amtrak – Milwaukee Intermodal
✦ Bus: GreenLine stop at Brady & Humboldt (quick links to downtown, lakefront, and Bayshore)
✦ Walkability: Lower East Side is super walkable—cafés, bars, shops, and lakefront are close
✦ Bikes: Bublr Bikes stations nearby; ride the Oak Leaf Trail along the river/lake
✦ Rideshare: Uber/Lyft are fast and plentiful in this area
✦ Game-day shuttles: Many bars (Nomad, Jack’s, Milwaukee Brat House) run free shuttles—buy a drink, hop on, tip your driver
✦ Parking: Street parking nearby (check posted signs)
🔑Listing Access
✦ Entire apartment (yellow front door) + front porch + side deck
✦ Parking: Street parking nearby (check posted signs)
✦ Self check-in via smart lock (arrival details sent automatically before your stay)
👩🎨 About the Owners
Lake Effect Club was dreamed up by three friends—two from Milwaukee, one who married in—who love design, storytelling, and this awesome city in equal measure.
We’re an architectural/interior designer, a director/producer, and a former fashion designer turned all-around creative. During the pandemic, we started imagining the types of places we’d want to stay, and how we could bring that feeling to Milwaukee: something colorful, thoughtful, and full of character.
A few years later, we found the right building—a 150+ year-old property—and brought it back to life with a thoughtful update, a mix of designer finds, local touches, new pieces and a whole lot of love.
We think Milwaukee is the greatest city on earth. This is our way of sharing it. 💛
📝 Listing Notes
✦ Portable A/C (seasonal) + central heat keep things comfy year-round
✦ Trash/recycling bins in the driveway; pickup handled by management
✦ Snow shoveling provided in winter
✦ Great for longer stays — ample storage, extra linens/towels, real kitchen setup
Mid-Term Guest Policy:
For stays of 28 days or longer, the following requirements must be completed prior to check-in:
📌 Background Check: Required for each person staying, at a cost of $50 per person.
📌 Signed Lease Agreement: Must be completed and on file for all guests.
📌 Host Approval: Guests must pass the background and credit check requirements set by the host.
📌 Starter Supplies: Starter supplies such as coffee, toilet paper, paper towels, toiletries, and similar essentials are provided for the initial stay only. These items will not be replenished during long-term stays, and guests will be responsible for purchasing any additional supplies needed after the starter supply runs out.
These measures are mandatory and help ensure a secure, clear, and seamless experience for all parties.
To ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable stay for all guests and neighbors, please follow the rules below:
No Parties or Large Gatherings
Parties, events, and large gatherings are strictly prohibited at any time.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM daily.
Please keep noise to a minimum and avoid loud music or disruptive behavior during these times.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted inside the home or within 20 feet of any entry door.
A $200 fee will be charged for smoke removal or cleanup of cigarette butts.
Pets
Pets are allowed only with prior written approval. Unauthorized pets may result in additional fees.
Safety
Do not tamper with, disable, or remove smoke or CO detectors or any safety equipment.
Report any issues immediately.
Respect for Neighbors
Be courteous and follow all local laws and neighborhood expectations.
Guest Count
Only the guests listed on the reservation may be on the property, regardless of age.
No unregistered overnight guests. Subleasing is strictly prohibited.
Trash & Cleanliness
Please tie all trash bags securely and place them in the designated outdoor bins.
Care for the Home
Help maintain the home by treating it with care:
Use coasters and cutting boards
Avoid staining or damaging furniture and surfaces
Report accidental damage promptly
Photos & Social Sharing
We’d love to see your stay. Feel free to share your photos on IG, tag @lakeeffectclub, and use #lakeeffect and #lakeeffectmke in your posts.
