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Steps from Downtown

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Appleton

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Smart TV, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, video library
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Appleton, WI
  • Place, Fox Cities Exhibition Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lawrence University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Appleton

City center stay.Your stay at this Appleton vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Fox Cities Exhibition Center and Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Jones Park and Building for Kids Children's Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fox Cities Exhibition Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fox Cities Performing Arts Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Building for Kids Children's Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lawrence University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hearthstone Historic House Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tipsy Taco & Tequila Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Lovers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Victoria's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Deja Vu Martini Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps from Downtown

You can walk to everything downtown! All the restaurants and bars, the Fox Cities Exhibition Center, the PAC, the art and history museums, Lawrence University, all the downtown events, and more. And if you're driving, you are only about a half hour from Green Bay or Oshkosh.

You will have the entirety of this fully renovated house. 3-4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and lots of extra space. Tons of original character, hardwood floors and a clawfoot tub. Fully stocked kitchen. Driveway will comfortably park 5-6 cars.

Just so you are aware, the house is located on a busier street with a railroad crossing nearby. But that also means that there are businesses nearby for your convience such as two restaurants across the street and many others within a couple of blocks.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Recycling
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Only load and run the dishwasher if there are enough dishes to make it worthwhile.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Steps from Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dario L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Candace R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time. There was one upstairs bedroom with no spot to hang clothes, but other than that my family was happy with our stay . Loved the character and history of the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott and Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home, perfect for our family Christmas
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place. Everything was as advertised. The house was decorated so cute. Plenty of towels and dishes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location clean house
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very charming house - just the right size for our group. Traveling for a family gathering with our children and grandchild over the holidays and needed a place to sleep and eat breakfast between activities. The kitchen was thoughtfully stocked and sufficient to make an apple crisp from scratch during our stay. Beds were very comfortable. We had a winter storm during our stay. While it's an older home, the furnace plus extra blankets available made for a very lovely and cozy stay! Would absolutely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at this beautifully restored historic home! We appreciated the spacious floor plan, comfortable furniture, wonderful dining table with comfortable chairs and amazing hot shower! The kitchen was well appointed with everything we needed and the proximity to downtown is truly steps away! The host was very responsive, kind and detailed. We would absolutely stay again! Thank you so very much
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great! The house had great gathering spaces, lots of entertainment options, and really nice bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed here for a Packer game and it was perfect. Very clean and unique house with lots of character. Great location close to bars and restaurants - and 30 minutes to Lambeau. Host is super friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamala S.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home close to downtown Appleton!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corina N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat classic furnishings, clean, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo, Mc Farland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location if you plan to wander College Avenue or attend the fine arts downtown. The backyard is charming and allowed us to sit amongst the flowers and catch up with our friends. The house was spotless and decorated nicely. We had dinner reservations at Lombardi's Steakhouse and it was only about a four/five block walk. The owner was excellent to work with and lived near by so they managed taking out the garbage and other things most VRBO properties ask the renter to do, so very cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald R.

Liked: Cleanliness
All went well good location for going to PAC.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location, nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Place. Clean comfortable. Nice decorations. Middle bedroom is very comfortable but the bed is a little on the small side.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kentucky/Tennessee Family trip

It was a beautiful home set close to everything of interest. The claw foot tub was a huge bonus. All appliances and amenities were great. The only thing I would recommend is turning the front room into an actual bedroom with a bed for elderly that can’t do the stairs. Art and flowers were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Fisk, Mo

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent communication

On our way
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Concert Stay

We went to the Chicago concert and this home was the perfect stay just blocks away. The bed was very comfortable and it has air conditioning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Twin Lake, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Daughters College Graduation

The house was the perfect spot for our whole family to get together for a momentous occasion. Thanks for everything! It was beautiful and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chance N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Place

No complaints at all, very pleasent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Stay

We had a quick stay over Easter weekend. Super fast booking and great communication. He were about to play games at the table and socialize in the living room. Fun space to check out. Everyone slept very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025