Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Magnificently restored, charming, 8+ Bed-Victorian on a beautiful 1.5 acres.. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16279 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Magnificently restored, charming, 8+ Bed-Victorian on a beautiful 1.5 acres.
This beautifully restored 1890s, 5++ bedroom, 8 Bed, three bath Victorian preserves its historic character among many modern amenities. You’ll love all the space, additional cottage, charm, stained glass, huge farm kitchen, and fantastic setting—no college parties.
Dear prospective guest, We own two historic and beautiful homes in Wales, Wisconsin. One of the homes I raised my children in. We have warm homes, and we are warm people. I am a Pastor, and my wife is a teacher, and we are now empty nesters and manage these properties. We care about you having a great stay at our home.
Please read our reviews to see how much our guests have testified positively about their experience with us.
We desire to rent to guests who diligently care for our home and treat our neighbors respectfully. There is quite a bit of privacy with this home from May through October. We do not allow large parties. Non-overnight guests are permitted with message permission from us ahead of time, but not in large quantities. We certainly do not allow college-age drinking parties.
We also want our guests to know we have installed outdoor-only security cameras. We care about our guests having a good experience! Please read all the house rules before booking.
If you have an even larger group and need two homes, we have another fantastic historic home only one mile away. Book these homes early, as they book every weekend and nearly every day of the summer.
We will start with the bedrooms and beds! We have four bedrooms upstairs and a master bedroom suite on the main level. In the master bedroom, be warmed by a gas fireplace and enjoy the ceramic tile double walk-in shower and a whirlpool tub.
One of the upper bedrooms will have a double bed and a futon. All the upstairs bedrooms are queens, and a couple doubles. In total, the home has five double or queen beds, two double futons, an air mattress, and one single bed.
Our farm kitchen table seats 10, and the breakfast bar seats five. The kitchen has granite countertops and a large island.
In the backyard, there is also a historic cottage. Please check out the pictures. This detached building can be heated but is not heated full-time and is not open from after Thanksgiving to Easter. Special arrangements may be discussed for an extra fee of $100 to pay for a special cleaning and to allow it to be opened an heated in the winter. It has an amazingly quaint and charming living room and an upper loft.
In addition, the backyard, right next to the cottage, built into the patio, has a gas fireplace table and a fire pit. There is also a lovely screened porch for the morning coffee.
Okay, just a little more to brag about. There is a large circle driveway for parking and another open driveway with a basketball hoop. In addition, there is a nice flat and large yard for sports or yard games.
HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY Welsh immigrants helped settle this farm in the 1840s. This estate was established by Richard "King" Jones of Wales. The first church services, weddings, and more were held on this estate. Mr. Jones allowed people to live in his barn while they built their homes. He named his farm after the name of his farm in Wales, UK. The name is Bronnyberllan. This estate is written about in several published writings. It is remarked as the most famous Welsh home in Wisconsin. In 1891, a fire burnt down Mr. Jones's original estate. It was then rebuilt in the 1890s by a man named Charles Williams. It was written that Mr. Williams, a man of healthy means, then built what is described as one of the finest homes in the Town of Genesee. After decades of farming, the Rees family sold the farmland. This home was on to what now is known as the Legend at Brandybrook Country Club. The Legend is a beautiful private country club and high-end neighborhood that abuts this property. Finally, the Cavaiani bought the home in 2006, only the fourth family to own the home. It was in much need of repair and restoration, but to their delight, the beautiful main floor woodwork had never been painted, and the stained glass windows were all still in place. After a year of restoration, even to the point of matching wood species and milling, the Cavaianis and their family of five moved in. Our kids have now grown; two are in college, and one only has a year left of high school. As a result, we moved into a smaller home nearby and now manage this home as an Airbnb. It is a delight to share this home with others and see how much they appreciate it.
Ask Jay about hiking trails! There are many trail systems nearby.
Retzer Nature Center is beautiful and close; you don’t need a permit.
Other State Park trail systems nearby include Lapham Peak and the Scuppernong Trails. Both of those are beautiful! Lapham is more popular and closer (10 min). Scuppernong is about 15 minutes away and more remote, with fewer people. Lapham, you will have to pay for parking, and if there is snow, the trails are for cross country only. It does have a tower to check out with views of the nearby lakes. Scuppernong is always open to hiking, and to park in the lot, you need to pay, but you can park for free on the road, Hwy ZZ, and that’s free. Please feel free to ask questions. There are several other areas to check out. Some of those include Paradise Springs and the Ice Age Trail. The Ice Age trail is not a loop trail. Guest access The home is exclusively for you, our guests. The garage is locked along with the unfinished portion of the basement, and a mini office & closet area in the home are closed for the owners' use. The rest is for our guests to enjoy. None of the places mentioned for the owner impacts the freedom of our guests to enjoy this spacious home. Other things to note Please see our reviews to know how much care we put into cleaning for our guests.
The backyard is quiet and private, with a unique atmosphere next to the historic “Bronyberllan” cottage. The back patio has a wood fire pit and a gas fire table. There is an excellent room for the kids to play games in the finished lower level. They will also love playing in the loft of the cottage. There is ample space for a large group and a kitchen to accommodate.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Thank you for your stay. Please check out by 10:30. Our cleaning team will arrive shortly.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the neighborhood
Wales is home to this vacation home. Hawks Inn and Waukesha County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Naga-Waukee War Memorial Golf Course and Pewaukee Golf Club. Springs Water Park and Frame Park Formal Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Wales travel guide
Is Magnificently restored, charming, 8+ Bed-Victorian on a beautiful 1.5 acres. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Magnificently restored, charming, 8+ Bed-Victorian on a beautiful 1.5 acres.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Magnificently restored, charming, 8+ Bed-Victorian on a beautiful 1.5 acres.?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Magnificently restored, charming, 8+ Bed-Victorian on a beautiful 1.5 acres. located?
Situated in Wales, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Retzer Nature Center, Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center, and Nagawicka Lake. Nagawaukee County Park and Beach and Genesee Oak Opening & Fen State Natural Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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