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Wow! Just like Grandma's...Only Better.

the "Parlor"..game room...you know..good old fashioned board games and puzzles!

The dining area of the kitchen. There are leaves for the table.

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Location
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Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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1729 Monroe St., New Holstein, WI, 53061

Wilke Lake
‪21 min drive‬
Road America
‪26 min drive‬
Lake Winnebago
‪31 min drive‬
Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.)
‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Brown Room 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

For the Snorer First floor

1 Single Bed

The Twins 2nd floor

2 Single Beds

Violet Room 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Yellow Room 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 -1st floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 - 2nd floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Wow! Just like Grandma's...Only Better.

This property is NOT lakefront. We are conveniently located between Lakes Michigan and Winnebago. I apologize for any misconception.

This 100 year old+ 1800 SF home is yours to enjoy. Whether coming for a Packer game (Lambeau Field), visiting a WW II submarine (Maritime Museum, Manitowoc), golfing at one of the 25 golf courses in the area, a history buff (Old Wade House), or a car racing fan (Road America), there is plenty to do in "Small Town, USA".

OR just relax, cook your own meals in the well appointed kitchen, enjoy a bonfire outside, or the wood stove inside. There are plenty of board games, puzzles, and cards also! Perhaps the deep claw foot tub beckons you for a de-stressing soak!? The Epsom salts, baking soda, and essential lavender oil are all provided.

All sheets, towels, and linens are provided. There is service (dishes, silverware, glassware) for 10+; a number of pots and pans; pizza stone; cookie sheets; sharp knives, utensils; cutting boards....but no TV !

Every rental party receives their own access code(the last 4 digits of the phone used for this reservation.)so there is plenty of privacy. But we are only a phone call away!

Come and play, relax, rejuvenate.

Property manager

Mary Growe

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

35 daytime limit. Overnight #must clear w/ Mary.

Pets

No pets allowed

Excellent boarding nearby for your fur baby.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please read the note posted on the refrigerator

Enjoy your home away from home.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Have fun.

Be respectful of property and neighbors

Sleep BETWEEN the sheets!😉

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 birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35

Note from host: 35 daytime limit. Overnight #must clear w/ Mary.

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

New Holstein

New Holstein is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiel Marsh Wildlife Area and Big Rock Park, while Wade House Historic Site and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider The Plaid Squirrel, or check out an event or a game at Road America. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

1729 Monroe St., New Holstein, WI, 53061

What's nearby

Farmers Market - 19 min drive - 18.2 km
Wilke Lake - 21 min drive - 15.8 km
Road America - 26 min drive - 23.9 km
Lake Winnebago - 31 min drive - 25.1 km
Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center Water Park - 43 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Cafe on Calumet - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Fork & Dagger Ale Haus - ‬7 min drive
‪Schwarz's Supper Club - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wow! Just like Grandma's...Only Better. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wow! Just like Grandma's...Only Better.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wow! Just like Grandma's...Only Better.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wow! Just like Grandma's...Only Better. located?

Set in New Holstein, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Big Rock Park, Triangle Park and Kiel Soccer Fields. Lion's Park and Kiel Marsh Wildlife Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

20 July 2025

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

Mary was right on with Grandma's house. Reminded us of our Grandma's homes.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

8 July 2025

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

Wedding Weekend

We were in New Holstein for a family wedding. The house was adorable! Mary was so kind and quick to respond to any questions we had. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. The AC was great in the 90 degree weather! We will definitely stay here again if we're in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Travis K.

2 August 2025

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

Ample space in this charming house. It was clean and nice. We had trouble with the a/c but thought it was operator error so I never contacted the homeowner until we left. Bring your own trash bags if you think you'll need more than one.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 July 2025

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

Disliked: Location

1. Very comfortable.2. Responsive host.3. Well appointed. 4. Affordable5. Roomy -could really sleep 12.Only downside: 50 minutes from daily destination. But even when reserved months ahead of big event, was only one of a very few that met out original criteria.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted Terri W.

29 December 2024

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

Lovely Home

Comfortable and welcoming, with many of the comforts of home. Loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal A.

22 July 2019

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

Love this place!

Mary, the owner, couldn't be nicer. The property is very well kept. We've stayed here a few times and always enjoy it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paige K.

12 June 2024

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

great youth trip locations

Had a great time on our youth trip. Lot's of hiking all around and a great set up. There isn't a TV/DVD which would have been good to know in advance but is FAR from being a deal breaker. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

4 August 2023

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

Perfect stay

The house was in a great location with plenty of space for us all. The host was gracious and helpful and had extra little amenities to make the stay so nice. Would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve k.

6 September 2023

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

Road America Weekend

Great place only 20 minutes from Road America/Elkhart Lake. Good Wi-Fi. Very clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

7 August 2023

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

Road America lodging

Nice place to sleep in a quiet neighborhood - quick 15 min ride north from Elkhart Lake. House is clean and owner communicates well.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonita F.

2 June 2024

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

Very Nice

Mary was a wonderful host. The home was very clean. The little touches such as Epson salt for the tub, night lights, and toothbrush holders were very helpful. It was in a quiet neighborhood and in a good location.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

26 November 2024

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

Guys football getaway

Me and some friends were headed to Green Bay for the 49ers vs Packers game. It ended up just 2 of us traveling. This is our 2nd stay with Mary. She responded quick with any questions. Mary checked on us cookies for the ride home . She is GREAT

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie E.

11 December 2022

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

Small home town older home- Warm, clean and cozy

Owners were welcoming, friendly and accommodating. Feel like we made new friends. Home was older, yes, but loved and cared for.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie L.

28 August 2024

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

Better than expected!

This was the only option I could find in the area to accommodate our 10 person group in a single home, so I wasnt too picky. I was VERY happy with this place! It is as advertised and even better. Ceilings are TALL and there was a LOT of space for kids to play. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

6 June 2019

Great home for a long weekend get-away

Great home. We had 3 families (8 people total) in town for a wedding. We all had space in the home - 2 couples to a room and 2 kids in the downstairs room. There was ample furniture for sitting and talking, a good sized dining table and very responsive and neighborly landlords. We would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

phyllis s.

29 July 2019

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

Just like Grandmas

This property is as stated a very old home. Linens are dried on a clothes line so towels are not dryer soft. The home is well cared for inside and the beds were comfortable. Overall we had a pleasant stay with 4 adults 2 children even with no tv or internet.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis J., Eau Claire, WI USA

12 July 2022

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

A quaint house in a quaint town!

The house fit our needs perfectly. The four of us enjoyed the spacious main floor and each bedroom was more than adequate. The kitchen and dining room is fully furnished, just add food and go! We only had time to use the fire pit one night but it sure is a great feature. The hostess even supplies the wood. The home has many board games for relaxing. Each bathroom is fully stocked, so if you forget anything, you're all set. Thank you so much for the dessert you made for our arrival; what a thoughtful gesture. Would we stay again? YES!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Rodney P.

26 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in

Some things could be better, but this wasn't awful by any means!

The house was pleasant and quiet. Being an older house makes it difficult to get the house cool enough upstairs while not freezing out the down stairs. 2 things I would change. 1, the entry lock. The keypad entry is great, but not with the additional hassle of the 2nd knob, a keypad deadbolt would be better. 2, I would get rid of the throw rug in the kitchen. Tripped on this multiple times per day. Would be nice to have access to laundry. No TV was not a big deal. It would also be good if the upstairs bathroom had a shower. Overall, a nice older home. We stayed for three nights during Airventure. I would stay again, I would just bring a few things of my own to help out (more fans, and maybe a large modern nonstick skillet, cast iron is nice, but can be a pain too).

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjory R.

4 June 2024

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

Charming house

We were a big group and we had a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

15 August 2022

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

Family Getaway

This beautiful old house was wonderful for our family. It had plenty of space for all of us to have our own rooms and the living areas were comfortable. There are a lot of books, games and music provided if it rains (which it did). Mary responded quickly when we had questions; many great ideas on things to do in the area. Overall, this was a great place to stay and I would highly recommend it to anyone!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Phil T.

4 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great property and an enjoyable vacation

We loved the location of Just Like Grandma’s in the quiet little town of New Holstein between Lake Winnebago and Lake Michigan. This gave us access to beautiful country drives as our family came together from three different mid-west states. With the Toasty Oven Bake Shoppe and the LaClare Family Creamery only minutes away, our family enjoyed a variety of fresh Amish baked goods and delicious goat cheese. This wonderful two-story house is listed as being over 100 years old and the beautiful craftsmanship inside proves it. Just like staying at your grandma’s house, the floor would always let you know where everyone was hiding, but it also gave us plenty of room to stretch out and relax. There were definitely enough beds to sleep 9, but in this style of old house, there are vents in the bottom of the walls that would allow air to flow throughout the house. Unfortunately, if you have an uncle who is a chainsaw champion in his sleep, you get to share in his excitement when he wins the competition several times a night. Oh, the memories we made on this trip. There are two separate bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. The antique deep claw foot tub upstairs would be great for giving young kids baths, but no one in our family was under 20 so we all shared the beautifully remodeled shower downstairs. Like with any old house, the bathroom doors didn’t always close, but the owner had door stops inside the bathrooms to keep from having to slam any doors. With only a few towels in each bathroom, we were given directions to the local laundry mat since we had the house for a full week. When we first arrived we reviewed the detailed list of do’s and dont’s on the refegerator that included the off-limits areas where the washer and dryer were located. This list was reiterated on the numerous visits we received from both the homeowners while we were there. I am not sure if was the multiple motorcycles we arrived on or if it was our unique family interaction, but visits from the home owner on 3 separate days seemed excessive. There was a beautiful china cabinet in the dining room full of dishes, but like at grandma’s house, we were all afraid to use them. Instead, we decided to purchase paper plates since recycling and environmental protection were high on the do’s list and mentioned several times in our visits from Mrs. Mary. The paper plates made it easier for clean up since the dishwasher was not fully functional. Like most families, we took turns doing t

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

23 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cheap place to stay

We came to town for a wedding at Millhome Supper Club that we were in and honestly were not at the house much other than to sleep. It served its purpose for us and we did not have to drive as far or spend as much as we would have at a hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

cynthia a.

21 February 2022

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

Family time

This lovely hundred-year-old house was a beautiful Retreat for our family to spend time together, playing games, sitting by the wood burning stove and cooking meals! We really enjoyed our time there!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Pamela R.

12 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

New Holstein

This property is no longer on VRBO, so I choose not to give a review here.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

June P.

25 September 2019

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

Great house

We had a great time at the house. The owner was very welcoming. It was a perfect house for hosting our family reunion.

About the host

Hosted by Mary Growe

I love to travel. My passport boasts Spain, Germany, Mexico, Honduras, Greece, Japan, Czech Republic, England ,El Salvador, Honduras, Portugal, Croatia, and Bosnia/Herzegovina. I have traveled 40+ states...I know for sure I haven't been to Hawaii or Alaska.....but probably yours?

I garden :flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Not a master at any but enjoy the outdoors and the exercise!

I read mostly self-improvement/psychology, but also enjoy an occasional mystery or biography. I just like to know what makes people click...on AND off!

In my personal life...I have been married 49 years and have owned this home for 46 years. My husband and I raised our four children, hosted 3 foreign exchange students, and helped raise several foster boys in this home. I hope you can feel the love and welcome.

I love hosting and providing a serene environment to relax, rejuvenate , and reconnect.

Why they chose this property

We bought this house during the paneling and drop ceiling era. This was one of the very few that had not been "updated". When we purchased it, it was a two family. Ours quickly grew and we soon took over the whole house on a corner lot with two "dead end" streets. Monroe ends at the nursing home, Pleasant into a church parking lot. All I can offer is peace and quiet. Oh, and over 20 golf courses within 30 minutes, 4 observation towers within 40 minutes, 2 LARGE lakes within 20 minutes, numerous small lakes within 10 minutes, hiking and biking trails nearly from the back door as well as an outdoor (seasonal) aquatic center, tennis courts, basketball courts, and playgrounds.

If you are hungry, the well appointed kitchen is available as well as several supper clubs and restaurants in the immediate area. The full service grocery store is less than a mile away, but still in town!

There is also a 24/7 locally owned laundromat. And the volunteer fire department is only 2 blocks away, with excellent response time.

There is a hospital within 10 minutes of the house.

What makes this property unique

Total privacy. This stand alone property is yours exclusively. No upstairs neighbors, no nosy landlord😉.

Oh,,,and cottontail rabbits can be found in the early morning and late afternoon. The native milkweed attracts monarch butterflies, and there are fresh raspberries to pick almost all summer and into the fall.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Brown Room 2nd floor

For the Snorer First floor

The Twins 2nd floor

Violet Room 2nd floor

Yellow Room 2nd floor

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 -1st floor

Bathroom 2 - 2nd floor

Spaces

About this property

Wow! Just like Grandma's...Only Better.

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Children

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Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

New Holstein

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

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9.8/10

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9.4/10

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10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

Bruce R.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Wedding Weekend

Carrie P.

8/10 Good

Travis K.

Travis K.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Ted Terri W.

Lovely Home

Ted Terri W.

10/10 Excellent

Neal A.

Love this place!

Neal A.

10/10 Excellent

Paige K.

great youth trip locations

Paige K.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Perfect stay

Jeff G.

10/10 Excellent

steve k.