🏡The full Lake Effect Club building: three designer units — The Sidney, The Hoan, and The Nohl — in a 150-year-old building on Milwaukee’s Lower East Side. 🛏️Five bedrooms across three floors, 3 bathrooms, multiple living spaces, two outdoor areas, and private on-site parking. Sleeps 13. ✨Featured in Domino and BizTimes. 🥂Ideal for large groups, wedding parties, multi-family travel, or full building buyouts.

Nonrefundable Processing Fee: A 3.3% payment processing fee applies to all reservations and will not be refunded, even if the reservation otherwise qualifies for a refund.

🏡 Three fully designed, fully stocked units across one building. Each unit has its own private entrance and can function independently — or the whole building is yours.

✨ As seen in Domino and BizTimes.

🌿 The Sidney (ground floor): 2 bedrooms (king + queen), 1 bath, full eat-in kitchen, coral living room with sleeper sofa, front porch and side deck. Sleeps 6.

💛 The Hoan (upper flat, can be connected to Sidney): 1 bedroom (queen), 1 bath with large new walk-in shower, golden living room with sofa bed, retro-pink kitchen, private blue door entry. Sleeps 4.

🛁 The Nohl (separate back unit): 1 bedroom (queen), 1 bath with clawfoot tub, sleeper sofa in living room, dedicated workspace. Sleeps 4.

🛏️ Total: 7 beds across 3 units · 3 bathrooms · Sleeps up to 14

🚗 Parking: Private on-site parking included with full building booking.

🌳 Outdoor: Front porch and side deck at Sidney, large deck with beer railing at Nohl, plus backyard.

🔑 Check-in: Self check-in via smart locks on each unit. All codes sent before arrival.

Guests have full, private access to the entire historic home, including all three uniquely designed apartments — The Sidney (main floor), The Hoan (upper flat), and The Nohl (back cottage).

Each space has its own entrance and interior door access, offering both privacy and connection for groups or families staying together.

We respect your privacy and are just a message or call away. While we won’t be on-site, we’re happy to help—from local tips to any questions during your stay.

🗺️ Explore the Neighborhood (Lower East Side | Steps from Brady Street)

You’re in Milwaukee’s creative heart — surrounded by cozy cafés, beloved dive bars, and vintage charm. Lake Michigan is just a short stroll away. 🌊


☕ Coffee & Breakfast:

• Rochambo
• Nomad Coffee Bar
• Allie Boy’s
• Comet Café
• Colectivo on the Lake (scenic walk)


🍝 Great Eats:

• Glorioso’s Italian Deli
• Zaffiro’s Pizza (since 1952)
• Purslane
• Beans & Barley
• Honeypie Café


🍸 Bars & Nightlife:

• Hi-Hat/Garage
• Finks
• Wolski’s (earn the sticker!)
• Roundhouse Beer Garden
• Jamo’s – true neighborhood classic


🍷 Wine & Cocktails:

• Waterford Wine & Spirits
• Nonfiction (natural wine bar)


🛶 Outdoor Fun:

• Walk or bike along the Oak Leaf Trail
• Rent Bublr Bikes or explore Lakefront Surf & SUP
• Kayak on the river with Milwaukee Kayak Co
• Chill at Bradford or McKinley Beach


🎨 Art & Museums:

• Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM)
• Mary Nohl House (seasonal tours)
• Charles Allis Art Museum
• The Green Gallery
• Harley-Davidson Museum


🎉 Milwaukee Originals:

• Sculpture Milwaukee
• Koz’s Mini Bowl
• National Bobblehead Hall of Fame
• Grohmann Museum
• Local beer gardens: Estabrook • Hubbard Park • South Shore • War Memorial


🏟️ Sports & Entertainment:

• American Family Field (Brewers) — tailgate like a local
• Fiserv Forum (Bucks + concerts)
• Lakefront Brewery (Friday fish fry!)
• Free game-day shuttles from Nomad, Jack’s, and Milwaukee Brat House

🚕 Getting Around

• 15–20 minutes from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
• 10 minutes from Amtrak – Milwaukee Intermodal Station
• GreenLine bus stop nearby (Brady & Humboldt)
• Rideshares (Uber/Lyft) available anytime
• Bublr Bikes and city scooters close by
• Excellent walkability to cafés, bars, and Lake Michigan

Each unit can also be booked individually or as a Sidney + Hoan combo (sleeps 10). If you`re coordinating a group across separate bookings, message us and we`ll make it easy.

📝 Helpful Notes

• No smoking or parties
• Each space has its own heating and cooling system
• Parking: Street parking nearby (check posted signs)
• Perfect for extended stays – with full kitchens, and storage


Mid-Term Guest Policy:

For stays of 28 days or longer, the following requirements must be completed prior to check-in:

📌 Background Check: Required for each person staying, at a cost of $50 per person.
📌 Signed Lease Agreement: Must be completed and on file for all guests.
📌 Host Approval: Guests must pass the background and credit check requirements set by the host.

📌 Starter Supplies: Starter supplies such as coffee, toilet paper, paper towels, toiletries, and similar essentials are provided for the initial stay only. These items will not be replenished during long-term stays, and guests will be responsible for purchasing any additional supplies needed after the starter supply runs out.

These measures are mandatory and help ensure a secure, clear, and seamless experience for all parties.


✨ Lake Effect Club isn’t just a stay — it’s an experience. A blend of history, design, and local artistry, this restored Milwaukee gem was created to inspire. Whether you’re here for festivals, food, or lakefront sunsets, this house is the perfect place to live, create, and connect. 💛
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