Home Port Vacation Escape

The whole 1865 Cream City brick house: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps 14. Walk 4 blocks to Lake Michigan and 5 minutes to Port Washington’s marina, shops and restaurants.

Kids and dogs welcome. Wood-burning stove, baby grand piano, spa baths with a soaking tub, two full kitchens, two washer/dryers, deck with grill and fire pit, free parking. Built for family reunions, wedding weekends, girls’ trips and fishing crews.

Home Port is the whole house: two full apartments joined by an inside stairwell, so your group can spread out and still gather together. Each half is also listed on its own: Be Still & Know (downstairs) and Grace Adventure House (upstairs).

SLEEPING (up to 14)
Downstairs, step-free:
• King wrought-iron canopy suite with private ensuite bath
• Queen wrought-iron sleigh bed
• Leather queen sleeper sofa with memory foam mattress
Upstairs, 13 steps:
• Kids’ room: queen bed, a twin bunk above and a toddler bed that turns into a fort
• Second queen bedroom, plus a secret reading nook
• Queen pull-out sleeper sofa
• Graco Pack ’n Play for the little ones

COMFORT
• Downstairs spa baths: heated Spanish tile floors, two-person soaking tub and Venetian marble multi-spray showers
• Wood-burning stove and a baby grand piano
• Eastern European antiques, games and books upstairs
• Big-screen TVs, fast Wi-Fi and workspaces
• Air conditioning and radiant heat

KITCHENS & GATHERING
• Two full kitchens, including a gourmet one with a 5-burner gas range and air-fry oven
• Long dining table for group meals
• Two sets of washers and dryers

OUTSIDE
• Big back deck with a gas grill and fire table
• Backyard fire pit for s’mores and stargazing
• Front porch with wicker chairs and a peek of Lake Michigan
• Free parking on site

GOOD TO KNOW
• Downstairs is step-free by ramp, and the ensuite walk-in shower is wheelchair accessible. Upstairs is 13 steps.
• Kids and dogs welcome
• Self check-in
• Exterior security cameras only (none inside)
• In warmer months I sometimes stay in my motorhome parked out back. If I’m around, I’ll say hello and then give you your privacy.

THE TOWN
Downtown and the marina are a 5–10 minute walk and the beach about 15. Pirates’ Hollow waterpark is around the corner, and Sauk Creek Nature Preserve, with its little waterfalls, is a 15-minute walk. Lake Michigan fishing charters run from the marina. Harrington Beach State Park, Lion’s Den Gorge, Cedarburg, Kohler and Milwaukee are all short drives.

YOUR LOCAL GUIDE
Just ask and I’ll send you a custom adventure map of my favorite hidden gems, hikes, beaches and places to eat, tailored to your crew.

YOUR HOST
I’m Dave Hall, the designer and owner of Home Port. I live off-site and travel a lot, so I may not be nearby when you arrive, but I’m always a text or call away. In warmer months I sometimes stay in my motorhome parked out back. If I’m around, I’d love to say hello, and then I’ll leave you to your privacy.
RULE #1: Relax and have fun!!
***DOGS ONLY*** No Cats. Sorry.
- - Be respectful. Security Deposit - if you damage the home, you may be charged up to $250
- Quiet hours after 10pm
- Self-entry with keypad
- No Smoking
- PROFILE PICTURE: Please upload a profile picture where we can identify you by sight. This is our only way of ensuring we let you in and not a stranger.
- ASK IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION OR ISSUE: Please feel free to ask if you need something or have an issue. I appreciate the opportunity to make things more comfortable for you. Just text or call and I`ll point you in the right direction.