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Historic Racine - Lovely Retreat Home - 3B/1.5B

Racine, WI, United States
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1.5

About

Amazing, authentic, TRUE historic home, built all the way back in 1858! Meticulously maintained and updated over the years while taking care to stay faithful to the original character, this house is a feature on the City of Racine's "Tour of Historic Places". The home features original brick and woodwork, a two story sunroom addition from the 1920's, and a fully fenced backyard with grill, patio, garden and seating. Privacy for the adults to chat; space for the kids and/or dog to roam free!

Good to know

The entire home will be open to you and just you! Large formal dining room, fully stocked kitchen, leather couches in the living room and TV area, and the beds are actually better than what's pictured now as we recently updated them. The master is now a king, with a twin tucked into a side cutout, and the second bedroom no longer has the bunks, it now has a queen and a twin. There is a couch and three very large live palms in the 2-story sunroom, plus doors so you can close it off to the rest of the house - maybe sneak in a little alone relaxation time? Most common feedback we receive is that our home is: - very kid and pet friendly (plenty of toys, plus other kid items available like changing table, games, books, high chair converter to strap on pull-out baby gate at top of stairs, pack-n-play with sheets, etc) and dogs love the fenced in yard. - uniquely historic with charm and character! People consider the 1890s historic, we've got 40 years on them! Out of the ordinary, not just another regular "generic" house! Interesting, fun to look around, interesting artifacts from the history of the house out for viewing. - comfortable and relaxing, we go out of our way to make sure you have what you need. More intangible though, is the cozy and friendly VIBE, which is impossible to precisely translate with words. We also clean and sanitize with environmentally-friendly products. Linens and towels are all laundered with free and clear detergent. Available in the house not already mentioned: Hair dryer Iron and ironing board Fans and space heaters for bedrooms Coffee maker Coffee Fully stocked kitchen (utensils, pots and pans, spices and oils, etc) Crock pot Shampoo, Conditioner, body wash Child’s high chair (booster style with belt) Beach toys Beach blanket, cooler bag and beach towels Air purifier Free off street parking in driveway Lots of extra blankets and pillows Plenty more, ask for what you might need! The house is in walking distance to lake and shops. North Beach and Zoo beach are the prime spots for swimming, just two-miles away. Happy to give you great recommendations for local restaurants in Racine or our favorites in Milwaukee, 35 minutes away. We live a few blocks away and this was our family home for several years. We loved it too much to sell it, so here it is on Airbnb instead!

Other Details to Note

Full bath is located on second floor, half bath on first floor through the bedroom. 2 beds that sleep three downstairs, 4 beds that sleep 6 upstairs. Front door and backyard security camera for safety. Important: we do not allow smoking of any kind in the house. If we suspect smoking in the house you will be asked to leave. If the house smells of smoke when you leave, you will be charged for the remediation. It is quite an ordeal to wash every piece of fabric in the house, get all the carpets cleaned, etc and we simply cannot have it happen. We live nearby and keep a close connection to the neighbors. We do not allow parties beyond the total guest limit or additional guests coming and going from the house. Of course there could be special exceptions with limited guests visiting if given permission in advance, however. Thank you for being respectful.

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Family

  • Babysitter recommendations
  • Board games
  • Changing table
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • Fireplace guards
  • High chair
  • Stair gates
  • Travel crib

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Family

  • Babysitter recommendations
  • Board games
  • Changing table
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • Fireplace guards
  • High chair
  • Stair gates
  • Travel crib

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Trash Compactor
  • Wine glasses

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Books

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout

Heating and cooling

  • Indoor fireplace
  • Portable fans

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Private living room
  • Free street parking

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

House Rules

We require additional cleaning(s) during your stay for reservations longer than ten days. We charge $50 per cleaning and require them every 10-12 days. A convenient date/time can be agreed upon. We are happy to welcome your pet as a guest in our house! We kindly ask that you do not allow your pets on the beds and other furniture, as this causes extra wear and tear. We have a shelf in the back room over the basement steps with all the necessary items to help clean up after your furry friend. We greatly appreciate you cleaning up dog waste promptly, and using the towels from the shelf to clean your dog's coat/paws on a muddy day. All pets and emotional support animals must be disclosed. Animals must be crated if left alone. Please feel free to bring your dog's kennel, their own bed and anything else to help them feel more at home. No parties, no events, no smoking. Smoking fee of $250 will be incurred if smoke smell needs to be cleaned from the property.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Racine is a diverse city and our neighborhood is no exception. If diverse neighborhoods are not what you’re used to and you have questions, message us directly. We have a kids park two blocks away. The lakefront is 5 blocks away and a great place to run/bike/stroll. The library, post office, and downtown shops/restaurants are also walking distance. We have lived in the city 10 years and can hook you up with just about any recommendation you might need.

Guest Access

Nothing in the house is locked off to you. Roam freely! While the garage is technically accessible, we do not offer it for parking as it is used for storage. Plenty of parking in the driveway though. Keypad entry.

Reviews

Stef
February 2026 · Airbnb
jamelyn made me feel right at home with her beautiful Airbnb , when we first arrived I was having trouble getting in and she responded quickly. She was very helpful ! Would certainly come back :)
Cindy
February 2026 · Airbnb
We really enjoyed our stay … the house was very clean and comfortable I felt the host went over and above her hospitality … Thanks Jamelyn for everything… We will see you again very soon!!!
Vanessa
January 2026 · Airbnb
Very cool historical home. Perfect a little ladies weekend away. The home was very clean, beds were comfortable and it was close to downtown and the lake. I highly recommend this home!
Artis
January 2026 · Airbnb
What a lovely place! We chose this place to be near family in Racine and were even more impressed in person. This historic home is well maintained and had everything we needed to make our week stay there easy- well stocked with kitchen items, activities for the kids, lots of extra blankets/bedding and all very clean. The picture don't do it justice, it is very spacious and Jamelyn and hosts do a great job of maintaining it. We already talked about staying there again when we're back in town! Highly recommend.
Mike
December 2025 · Airbnb
This was our 4th stay at the historic Racine home and every time we stay there are some nice improvements. The new front porch is very nice. We hope to stay again soon!

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We assume you will arrive via car, there is room for three vehicles in our driveway. Bring your bike if you’d like to navigate the city that way.

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