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The Prospect Mansion & Gallery -great for weddings

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Dining
Interior
Private kitchen
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Overview of The Prospect Mansion & Gallery -great for weddings

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

Check out the area

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Milwaukee, WI
  • Popular LocationMilwaukee Art Museum15 min walk
  • Popular LocationFiserv Forum3 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarley-Davidson Museum6 min drive
  • AirportMilwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)16 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 Twin Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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

Spaces

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.

Amenities

Pet friendly

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 neighborhood

Milwaukee

This vacation home is located in Downtown Milwaukee, a neighborhood in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Art Museum and Henry W. Maier Festival Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Wisconsin State Fair Park and Milwaukee County Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fiserv Forum or American Family Field.
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Milwaukee, WI

What's nearby

  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 15 min walk
  • Discovery World - 19 min walk
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 19 min walk
  • Fiserv Forum - 3 min drive
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 8 min drive
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nomad World Pub - 8 min walk
  • Glorioso's Italian Market - 11 min walk
  • The Knick - 6 min walk
  • Shank Hall - 2 min walk
  • Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Prospect Mansion & Gallery -great for weddings pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Prospect Mansion & Gallery -great for weddings?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Prospect Mansion & Gallery -great for weddings?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Prospect Mansion & Gallery -great for weddings located?

Located in Downtown Milwaukee, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Brady Street and Milwaukee Art Museum. Lake Michigan and Henry W. Maier Festival Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop is 20 minutes by foot and Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop is 23 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Completely happy
We came to Milwaukee for a family funeral. The accommodations and environment helped us through the weekend. We left Milwaukee with joy in our family's togetherness while at this house rather than sadness over our great loss. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
Spectacular home, location and access to neighborhoods.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay
Very nice place in an excellent location. 5 friends stayed for 4 nights at the Prospect Mansion. It was a great time and perfect for us. Very close to steps that lead to the lakefront, also very close to the free tram that goes to other parts of the city. The mansion is spacious and comfortable, great kitchen with 2 pantries. Beautiful woodwork everywhere and lots of artwork. A great find!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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