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Cream City Embassy | A Grand MKE Experience

Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Dining
Near downtown Milwaukee, Cream City Embassy offers a historic retreat for your group. Enjoy luxury linens, spacious living spaces and stroll to the lakefront or trendy eateries nearby.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cream City Embassy | A Grand MKE Experience

Indulge in a getaway fit for a dignitary at Cream City Embassy! Once the home of a former WI Governor and US Ambassador, this historic treasure offers 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 2 en suites for your group’s ultimate comfort. Nestled near downtown Milwaukee, it's the perfect base for your getaway, with luxury linens, spacious living spaces, and parking for 3 cars. Stroll to the lakefront, beaches, and trendy eateries for a weekend filled with laughter, exploration, and unforgettable memories!
The space
Previously owned by a former Wisconsin Governor and US Ambassador to Mexico. The home retains elements of it's previous eras including many large picture windows and a wet bar. Please note the fireplaces throughout the house are decorative ONLY and may NOT be used to light fires. The main floor King Suite features a massive vanity counter of solid Mexican marble- a souvenir from the Ambassador's one-time home. Large eat-in kitchen counter and formal dining room provide ample space for casual meals or an elegant dinner. Off street parking for up to three cars and additional street parking available. Driveway is shared with the neighbor and vehicles must not block the neighbors side of the driveway or access to their parking area. Maintenance and garbage service or other personnel may be present from time to time but will not need to enter the home. Laundry service personnel will pick up and drop off linens to the rear enclosed porch, which is separated and locked from the rest of the house.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire property except the basement and utility closets. A unique code will be generated for you to access the property via an electronic keypad on the front and rear doors.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

700680

About the neighborhood

Map
Milwaukee, WI

What's nearby

  • Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bradford Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Brady Street - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 14 min drive
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roast Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Hollander - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stone Creek Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Canela Cafe - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cream City Embassy | A Grand MKE Experience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cream City Embassy | A Grand MKE Experience?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cream City Embassy | A Grand MKE Experience?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cream City Embassy | A Grand MKE Experience located?

Located in Murray Hill, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Cream City Embassy | A Grand MKE Experience Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

april b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Centrally Located to Downtown Milwaukee

The house is itself was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Stay

Everything was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big and clean older home

We were in the house for a week. Great area for getting anywhere. House was clean, well stocked for necessaries and comfy. Host was responsive and nice. Check in and out very simple!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

The house was great for a large group, with lots of beds and bedrooms. Plenty of towels and sheets available. Owner was easy to contact and had prompt responses for any questions that were asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Very nice home in a nice neighborhood. Walking distance to a coffee shop. Lots of room and everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

We met as a family of 12 from Michigan and Minnesota and had an amazing weekend together celebrating a 70th birthday and Christmas. It was a beautiful home with lots of fun areas to explore. The kids had a wonderful time playing hide and seek. The beds were very comfortable and the house is in great order. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Davida B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and Clean

Very spacious for and clean, and host was easy to contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic weekend away with friends

This was the best weekend away and the perfect house for 8 friends. We had everything we needed and the communication from Adam was great! We will be back again and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, spacious home

We had the best weekend in Milwaukee staying in this beautiful home! There was plenty of space to accommodate a larger group without feeling overly crowded. Adam was so accommodating and made the check in/ out process so easy! Next time I am in Milwaukee I will definitely look forward to staying in a StayMKE property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and plenty of bedrooms

This house is in a good location in Milwaukee. We were able to get to shopping, restaurants, and bars with a quick 5-10 minute Uber ride. The house has a lot of bedrooms with comfortable beds. Since it’s an older house the floors are a little noisy especially at night. Overall we thought this was a great house for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., Long Beach, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great MKE location

This very large house is lovely! The kitchen is fabulous and the whole house is incredibly spacious. They are not kidding about sleeping 16 people (no pull-outs or roll aways!). We stayed almost a week and thoroughly enjoyed being close to so many sites, both lakeside, downtown and nearby (state fair!). The hosts were very responsive and informative. This was a great find and we were lucky to book it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House for Family Gathering

We had a large holiday party for our extended family of 30. This was the perfect spot because we were able to accommodate both local and out of town guests. The entire first floor allowed room to eat, play games and dine comfortably. The 6 bedrooms were more than adequate and the third floor space was a great hangout for all of the kids. We loved the butler pantry and found the house well supplied with linens,towels, and cooking supplies. We loved our time here and would gladly return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend in Milwaukee

This house was perfect for our girls weekend! There were 15 of us and there was plenty of space for all of us. The house was very clean when we got there and the house was in very good condition. It was in walking distance to bars and restaurants on the east side which was ideal so we did not all have to Uber places. I would recommend to anyone going to Milwaukee with a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

I liked the old, established neighborhood. It was convenient for getting around Milwaukee, not far from the lakefront. Our group had three cars. That worked fine. Theoretically, the parking area in back has room for four cars. That might have challenged our senior driving skills. Owner was responsive to our questions. The house is very spacious. It's not a decorator showhouse, but it more than met our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a great location

Before we even arrived for the baby shower, the communication was extremely thorough - including a visual diagram of the parking / shared drive. With 16 guests, that was ideal! We arrived right as the cleaning crew was leaving, and everything was immaculate. House rules were clearly displayed throughout the house so all questions were answered at a glance) Incredible location close to the river path, Downer, and plenty of parks, restaurants, anything else you'll need. Housing 16 without renting a frat house is a challenge, but this was perfect! So glad we found this home for our big but quiet weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christine A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Only girls weekend

Property was in a great location. Rooms were very spacious. Description said only one bedroom had a full size bed. Actually 2 bedrooms had a full size bed. The bedrooms could really use light blocking shades or drapes. We all woke up with the sun whether we wanted to or not. The bed linens and towels were wonderful. The floors looked ok but after walking around in bare feet (after showers), the bottoms of our feet were black. Kitchen and bathrooms were clean. So overall it was a good house and I would rebook.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Large Groups

As seasoned vacation renters, we were impressed with this house. It is huge and can easily accommodate large groups. With bedrooms on 3 floors we were able to spread out. Each bedroom and bathroom was well equipped. Adam was very prompt and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022