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Gilded Age Mansion

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot Tub
    Hot TubHot Tub
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Manitowoc, WI
  • Popular LocationWisconsin Maritime Museum12 min walk
  • Popular LocationS.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry15 min walk
  • Popular LocationWest of the Lake Gardens4 min drive
  • AirportMilwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)89 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gilded Age Mansion

Transport yourself back in time to America's Gilded Age to luxuriate in the mansion of a 19th-century aristocrat. August Schuette made his fortune with his family's Manitowoc department store. This is the home he built for his family, now lovingly restored to its original grandeur. Then and now, the Schuette Mansion is the epitome of understated elegance and luxury. Even the modern high-end kitchen retains the luxury appointments of an age gone by.

A stay in this lovingly restored 1895 mansion is to immerse yourself in the gentle luxuries of a bygone age. It melds the elegance of an English Victorian country house with the coziness of a family retreat. Whether you are looking for a memorable family holiday straight out of a Hallmark movie, coming for a Packers game, appreciating the spectacular culture and scenery of Lake Michigan's "Coolest Coast" or throwing yourself body and soul into the water sports that have made this part of the Great Lakes a recreational paradise, this magnificent home will be your solace and refuge. Its five large bedrooms comfortably sleep up to 11 guests.

The modern kitchen and two full baths are beyond luxurious.

And the charms of this lovely town with its downtown shopping, dining, arts, culture, marinas and lakeshore walks are only steps away from your comfortable porch!

Property manager

Catherine Green

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking on site
  • Bicycle storage on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Manitowoc

Located in Manitowoc, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. Historic Washington House and Rogers Street Fishing Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry and Mariners Trail & Rawley Point Bike Trails. Wisconsin Maritime Museum and Lincoln Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Wisconsin Maritime Museum - 12 min walk
  • S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry - 15 min walk
  • Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center - 4 min drive
  • West of the Lake Gardens - 4 min drive
  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Crest Specialties - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bud Willman's Lunch - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Garden - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Moore's Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kathie's Stage Door - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gilded Age Mansion pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Gilded Age Mansion?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gilded Age Mansion?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gilded Age Mansion located?

Located in the heart of Manitowoc, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Capitol Civic Centre and Lake Michigan. Wisconsin Maritime Museum and S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
18th century home all the way
18th century home with a tiny bit of modern added. Plenty of beading provided. The beds are a bit hard for our liking.The biggest thing i can offer for future guests. With an old home comes floors the creek. If you light sleeper or baby, keep in mind. What we would consider the “master bedroom” with the king bed. There is NOT a bathroom inside the bedroom. It shares a bathroom with the other two bedrooms at the end of the hall. One bedrooms w/queen bed does have a bathroom. My son and daughter-in-law enjoyed. We are bigger people that chose the king bed over a bathroom. NOTE: THERE IS NOT AN ELEVATOR. Not a problem for us. However it may be for some. All bedrooms are upstairs. One very small toilet and sink on bottom floor under staircase. Oh, it would be strongly suggested to the owner of the house to leave directions on how to use the oven. It was quite confusing for us! With the help of google/youtube we got it figured out. On the owners defense we did not bother them with such a quandary. There are two separate knobs to use to adjust the oven. One for the mode you want to use and one for temperature. Toggling each one. The owner did reach out a couple of time to check to see if we needed anything. We do not have any complaints at all. More just information for future guest is all. Medium TV in middle setting room. Very cute den/office area. AC downstairs. Did not seem to be upstairs. Washer/dryer in basement. Very pretty landscaping! Made for beautiful wedding photo
Stayed 16 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really cool house
This is an awesome old home with a lot of character, that has been updated well. We had seven adult family members stay. There was plenty of room, furnishings were great. We were very comfortable and all commented that we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024