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Riverfront Retreat ~ 4 Mi to Downtown Milwaukee!

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Glendale Vacation Rental | 2-Story Home | 4BR | 2BA | 1,800 Sq Ft
Fully Equipped Kitchen | Main Floor | Cooking Basics | Drip Coffee Maker
Parking | Driveway (2 Vehicles)
Main Living Space | Gas Fireplace | Smart TV w/ Roku
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Glendale, WI
  • Place, Sprecher Brewery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Martin Luther King Drive
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Milwaukee River Walk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

Riverfront Retreat ~ 4 Mi to Downtown Milwaukee!

Conveniently located steps from the Milwaukee River and roughly 4 miles from downtown’s bustling scene, this cozy 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental is an ideal destination for year-round family fun. Spend your days kayaking along the river’s edge, visiting the city’s iconic art museum, or cheering on the Brewers at a home game. Indulge in a cheese-filled dinner and a beer at Sprecher Brewing before retreating back to enjoy quality time with loved ones around one of the home’s 2 fireplaces.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Dog Friendly w/ Fee | Long-Term Renters Welcome | Work-from-Home Friendly

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing riverfront getaway or an action-packed escape, this Glendale home invites you to unwind and explore Milwaukee’s attractions on your own time!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed

INDOOR LIVING: 2 gas fireplaces, 3 Smart TVs w/ Roku, finished basement w/ office space, books, home theater system, dining table
OUTDOOR LIVING: Milwaukee River (direct access), furnished front porch, picnic table, private yard, wildlife watching, small charcoal grill (available upon request)
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, dishware/flatware, hot water pot, microwave
GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning & central heating, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, in-unit washer & dryer, hair dryer, laundry detergent, laundry hampers,
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), stairs required to access basement, private yard & river, Ring Doorbell (facing entry)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), free daytime street parking (first-come, first-served), paid overnight parking

-- THE LOCATION --

OPT OUTSIDE: Lincoln Park Golf Course (0.9 miles), Milwaukee River Greenway (1.7 miles), Atwater Park (3.3 miles), Cathedral Square Park (4.9 miles), Bradford Beach (6.2 miles), Lakeshore State Park (7.1 miles), Veterans Park (7.1 miles), Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (7.4 miles), Seven Bridges (16.5 miles), The Rock Snowpark (17.8 miles), Little Switzerland Ski Area (27.7 miles), Alpine Valley Resort (43.6 miles)
MILWAUKEE FUN: Sprecher Brewing (1 block), Milwaukee Public Museum (4.7 miles), Harley Davidson Museum (5.9 miles), Pabst Mansion (6.2 miles), Milwaukee Public Market (6.5 miles), Miller - The Brewery (7.1 miles), Milwaukee Art Museum (7.6 miles), Discovery World (7.9 miles), American Family Field (8.5 miles), Wisconsin State Fair Park (11.0 miles), Milwaukee County Zoo (13.3 miles)
WINE & DINE: Solly’s Grille (0.3 miles), The Bavarian Bierhaus (1.6 miles), The Brick Pub and Grill (3.2 miles), Company Brewing (3.2 miles), Lakefront Brewery (4.1 miles), BelAir Cantina (4.3 miles), Cafe Hollander - Downer (4.5 miles), AJ Bombers (5.4 miles), Mader’s Restaurant (5.4 miles), Milwaukee Ale House (6.9 miles)
AIRPORT: General Mitchell International Airport (12.6 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $25 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Stairs are required to access the basement, private yard and river. These areas may present difficulties for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The property has a strict maximum occupancy of 6
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring Doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Milwaukee

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Glendale, a neighbourhood in Milwaukee. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and popular attractions include Henry W. Maier Festival Park and Milwaukee County Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fiserv Forum or American Family Field. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Glendale, WI

What's nearby

  • Sprecher Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ministry Health Care - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • David F. Schulz Aquatic Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Martin Luther King Drive - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Milwaukee River Walk - 2 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 12 min drive
  • Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop - 13 min drive
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kopp's Frozen Custard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gyro Palace Glendale - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Retreat ~ 4 Mi to Downtown Milwaukee! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverfront Retreat ~ 4 Mi to Downtown Milwaukee!?

As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverfront Retreat ~ 4 Mi to Downtown Milwaukee! on 22 Nov 2023 start from AU$156, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riverfront Retreat ~ 4 Mi to Downtown Milwaukee!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Retreat ~ 4 Mi to Downtown Milwaukee!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Retreat ~ 4 Mi to Downtown Milwaukee!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Retreat ~ 4 Mi to Downtown Milwaukee! located?

Located in Glendale, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sprecher Brewery and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Lake Michigan. Martin Luther King Drive and Milwaukee River Walk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Terri P.

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

Great find close to relatives living in the area!

Lovely riverside home with lots of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe S.

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

Perfect for what we needed.

Great location for the activities we were in town for. Only thing it could use, would be some sort of a grill. Plenty of space! Would certainly recommend and stay at again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

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

Excellent Place

Perfect amount of space for 4-6 adults and dogs! The property was a 10-15 min drive to pretty much anywhere in Milwaukee. Excellent communication with property manager, zero issues whatsoever. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

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

Awesome time had by all in Milwaukee

We arrived at the property on the 12th the owner of the property graciously let us check in early, which was awesome! The house was clean, quaint and quiet. The property along the river was especially peaceful and restful after our long days of riding motorcycles at the Harley Davidson, 120th birthday celebration. My brothers and I had a wonderful time. We appreciate all the amenities of the house the fireplace washer and dryer. Everything worked wonderfully highly recommend anyone going to Milwaukee to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Excellent, House excellent location

My brothers and I converged at the house in Glendale on Wednesday We gather every five years of Milwaukee to celebrate Harley Davidson‘s birthday. This year was 120th. Is awesome spacious we love the back yard and steps down to the river. The neighborhood was friendly the people were kind Todd did a great job answering any questions that we had. We enjoyed the fireplace, and all the amenities of the house were great. I highly recommend to anyone going to Milwaukee to contact Todd And rent their house! I especially recall one morning well having coffee and breakfast a whole flock of wild turkeys walked right into the backyard with their little ones. It was great very quiet restful neighborhood.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Nice location and floor plan for a family visit- lovely river view

Good communication with booking etc. Will hope to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleonore W.

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

A lovely oasis, even better than advertised!

Ok friends so first, I'm always skeptical of "on the river" descriptions in VRBO type things, bc they usually end up being blocks away. But this beautiful home is LITERALLY, actually ON the river. As in you really truly do go down the backyard stairs and, boom, river. The owners have kept up the backyard and riverfront area so nicely - table & chairs on the backyard patio, picnic table and porch swing on the riverfront. Such a restorative view of local nature after a long day. The home itself is well-equipped with everything you could need and more, with thoughtful details like a drawer full of first aid supplies, easy access to the home with a secure key in code, and a friendly binder filled with suggestions for things to do in the neighborhood. The mid century modern furniture was both comfortable and attractive, and the owner Todd's photography on the walls was really lovely. Todd himself was a dream to communicate with. I was actually traveling last minute for my dad's passing and funeral, so you can imagine I was in all sorts of a state. Todd was very communicative, accessible via text, and very helpful with questions I had (even when those questions could have been answered had I read my emails more thoroughly - oops and thank you again!). My boyfriend and I shared the basement bedroom and bathroom, my sister had one of the upstairs bedrooms and the upstairs bathroom to herself, and there were two more bedrooms upstairs besides that could easily have slept more folks if need be. The one funny tip I'll share is that both the stairs to the basement as well as the basement itself have skylight illumination! It took the three of us a few days to realize, we kept trying to find the light switch for them during the day 😆 Overall, A++ experience, would absolutely stay here again, highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Perfect for Our Family

The neighborhood was quiet and friendly, and the property exceeded our expectations. I loved reading a little about the home and the family it belonged to upon arrival. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin T.

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

Great stay

Great place, great bird watching window, lots of natural light, has tons of space to hang out inside and outside. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

Great Stay on the Milwaukee River

Lovely mid-century modern house on the Milwaukee River. Easily sleeps 8. Lots of space, comfortable beds and furniture. Adequate kitchen with everything you would need. The neighborhood is pretty and safe with shopping nearby. Downtown is only 12 mins away and very easily accessed. Only 25 mins from Cedarburg which is a beautiful historic town with a great winery (when you need a change from all the great beers in Milwaukee). I would definitely return to this great spot. If you are birders you will also really enjoy just sitting in the backyard and watching all the great birds - we saw 25 species just from the patio!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Winning Location

This was a family get together (three couples) for Christmas/New Year, and suited us perfectly. While one couple was unable to make it due to contracting COVID, we and the other couple enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect, the view of the Milwaukee River was stunning, the gas fireplace offered a great focal point for our gathering in the beautifully decorated living space. Everything worked & we loved that the space was pet friendly. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

chris s.

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

Relaxing location

This place is an authentic mid-century home with large windows and a scenic view of the river. Lots of space to relax, cook homemade meals and enjoy family. If you like to walk there is eating, shopping and conveniences with a mile or so. The hosts are extremely responsive and friendly. We enjoyed our time so much over the holidays at wonderful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

David

OK

Great location, quiet and safe neighborhood but definitely needs some updating. Everything worked OK.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Quaint Milwaukee getaway

We had a wonderful stay!! Plenty of room for an extended family with a beautiful backyard oasis. Owner contact was convenient and informative. Adorable peaceful neighborhood and great location close to everything.

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