The July House: Steps From the Lake
About
You’re invited to come enjoy amazing lake views from this adorable 1920s house! Our family used to live here, and we loved it way too much to sell it. The whole space has since been re-imagined for guests, including two full newly-renovated modern baths. Some interesting original features still remain, such as exposed Cream City brick and a wood burning fireplace. Lake view from living/sitting room and all bedrooms, within walking distance to historic downtown's awesome restaurants and shops.
Good to know
🏡 1920s charm + modern comfort • Lake views from the living room/sitting room and all bedrooms • Exposed Cream City brick + wood-burning fireplace • Stylish décor + lots of thoughtful touches (guests consistently mention how clean and well-appointed it is) 🛏️ Sleeping (3 bedrooms) • ALL bedrooms are on the 2nd floor • Primary: King bed • Bedroom 2: Queen bed • Bedroom 3: Full bed + twin trundle • By request: full or twin air mattress + up to 2 pack-n-plays • Please note: no sleeping on couches 🛁 Bathrooms (2 total) • Two newly renovated modern baths • Upstairs bathroom features: double sinks, custom walk-in shower with multiple jet shower heads + separate soaking tub LOCATION & WALKABILITY 📍 Prime little lakefront spot • “Main Street” + downtown Racine: about 7 blocks (easy walk) • Lake Michigan: directly across the street • Small beach: ~3 blocks — a favorite spot to hunt for sea glass (Sometimes high water limits access to this smaller beach) • North Beach (main swimming beach): ~2 miles away BEACH GEAR PROVIDED 🏖️ We’ve got you covered • Towels • Cooler • Sand toys • Beach blanket • 2 comfy beach chairs Need something else? Just ask! We’re nearby and happy to help. AMENITIES ☕️ Kitchen + comfort extras • Fully stocked kitchen (pots/pans, utensils, spices, oils, etc.) • Coffee maker + French press • Coffee, cream, sugar • Crock pot • Hair dryers • Iron + ironing board • Shampoo/conditioner/body wash • High chair + kids’ toys OUTDOOR SPACE 🔥 Small but usable • Small front sitting area (no backyard) • Room for the charcoal grill • Lakefront paths/green space across the street feel like your “extra backyard” for walks and bike rides GOOD TO KNOW 🚗 Road noise We’re near a fairly busy corner. Most guests aren’t bothered, but we provide box fans in each room for white noise. HOUSE RULES 🚭 No smoking No smoking of any kind inside the home. Violations may result in the stay being interrupted and/or remediation charges.
Other Details to Note
Security: The home has a Ring doorbell camera at the front entry that monitors the exterior doorway/porch area only.
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What this place offers
Amenities
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- 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
Family
- Babysitter recommendations
- Children's books and toys
- High chair
- Travel crib
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Trash Compactor
- Wine glasses
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- 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
Family
- Babysitter recommendations
- Children's books and toys
- High chair
- Travel crib
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Blender
- 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
Outdoors
- Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
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
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Indoor fireplace
- Portable fans
Services
- Cleaning before checkout
- Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Free street parking
Location features
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
House Rules
Accessibility
Neighborhood
The house sits just before Main Street which is full of historic homes and lakefront views and leads to paved walking paths along the lake. There are parks in walking distance. The house is near a busy corner. We get very little negative feedback about this but have had a guest or two who maybe wished they had earplugs at night to help with the sound of cars passing. We do have box fans for each room if that helps.
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