The Prospect Mansion & Loft | House in Milwaukee

10.0 (2 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   10 Bedrooms  6 Bathrooms  30 Guests
Lower East Side House | The Prospect Mansion & Loft

10 Bedroom House in Lower East Side, Milwaukee

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.

The Prospect Mansion & Loft is located in Lower East Side. The Prospect Mansion & Loft provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Prospect Mansion & Loft has 10 Bedrooms , 6 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 30 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Lower East Side has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Lower East Side, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Pet Friendly
Security/Safety
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • 6 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Living room
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Pet Friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Internet
  • WiFi available
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Gina M.
Aug 8, 2025 02:41:12 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Such great furniture and feel. Great place, comfy beds!
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