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The Glass House - 2.5 acre River Hills Estate 13mi. from Milwaukee, WI.

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A spacious living room with a white sofa set, a coffee table, and a glass display cabinet with decorative items.
A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a large window, a mirror, a potted plant, and a patterned rug.
A house with a patio area featuring outdoor furniture, a covered table, and a small wheelbarrow.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a large refrigerator.
A modern living room with a beige sofa set, a wooden dining table with white chairs, and a glass display cabinet with decorative items.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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River Hills, WI
  • Place, Lynden Sculpture Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fiserv Forum
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, American Family Field
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master en-suite bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

En-suite master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Milwaukee

Milwaukee is home to this holiday home. The Rave-Eagles Club and Harley-Davidson Museum are cultural highlights and Milwaukee County Zoo is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fiserv Forum or American Family Field.
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River Hills, WI

What's nearby

  • Lynden Sculpture Garden - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - 16 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Fiserv Forum - 17 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Baird Center - 18 min drive - 22.5 km
  • American Family Field - 21 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 16 min drive
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Corazon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Glass House - 2.5 acre River Hills Estate 13mi. from Milwaukee, WI. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Glass House - 2.5 acre River Hills Estate 13mi. from Milwaukee, WI.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Glass House - 2.5 acre River Hills Estate 13mi. from Milwaukee, WI.?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Glass House - 2.5 acre River Hills Estate 13mi. from Milwaukee, WI.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Glass House - 2.5 acre River Hills Estate 13mi. from Milwaukee, WI. located?

Situated in Milwaukee, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Lynden Sculpture Garden and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center. Rogers Memorial Hospital and Ray's MTB Indoor Mountain Bike Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant experience, plenty of room which we were looking for, interesting design, and it was nice/nostalgic/fun to step back to the 80s.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
clean peaceful home in a nice family neighborhood with older appliances and fixtures, beautiful artwork, comfortable office, easy highway access while still being quiet with a nature view
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great home great location

We really enjoyed out stay. David was super responsive to our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Great guests! A privilege to host their family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had a good experience. The host was very flexible and responsive when we had questions. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy with our stay. Very comfortable for the 4 adults that stayed and plenty of room for our 2 college children to come visit. Everything was clean and just as described in the listing. Also appreciated the safe neighborhood for my morning runs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
Perfect guests! Always will be welcomed for return visits.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique home. Older home but with a lot of character. The pool table in the basement was a hit. Very quiet neighborhood. Kitchen had everything you would need. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely unique home

Large home enough for a family
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

If your looking for a place in North Milwaukee, look no further

Very impressed with the property. Very clean and well organized. Host went out of their way to ensure a pleasant stay. Would rent again if we are back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Beautiful and spacious home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and spacious!

My family of 4 wanted a quick getaway before school started back up. The Glass House was in a quiet neighborhood just 20 min from downtown. It had everything we needed and we had so much room! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River Hills Glass House

our stay in Milwaukee was fantastic. The house was clean, quiet, and the artwork stunning. David was a very gracious host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you for the lovely review. You were the perfect guests! David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What we hoped for

Great guest house. Very comfortable with full amenities. Especially appreciative of David going the extra mile to provide mobility assistance on short notice, and the extras like the coffee grinder and cookies.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet retreat north of Milwaukee

comfortable space for four adults and two children (5 & 3). Three bedrooms and two baths (and a half bath) provided room for everyone. Great yard for kids to run around in. Nearby a number of parks and close enough to Milwaukee center to easily get in for dining and activities in the center.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Thank you for the kind review. It is always a pleasure to host such responsible and considerate guests! VRBO owners note: these are 5-star guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we stayed at this VRBO. It is circa 1980s. If you’re looking for nostalgia this is the place for you. White carpeting, white furniture in the living room, dining room and white carpeting throughout the house except for the owner suite has mauve carpeting. Definitely no shoes policy. If you’re the type of person who likes to cook when you’re on vacation, this kitchen is also nostalgic with well used ovens, yes, there are two ovens, a microwave, toaster oven plus a cooktop gas range. All circuit 1980s. We were a family of five and there was plenty of room. And the pool table down in the basement was a big hit. This Vrbo is like the original owners who lived there in the 1980s just took their clothes and left.The location is in upscale River Hills on several acres of land. Plus only a 20 minute drive to downtown Milwaukee.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Just a pleasure to hosts these lovely guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf, Food and Festivals with the Guys

The Glass House was wonderful for our golf get-away, playing some of the best courses in the country, Whistling Straits and Erin Hills. We also played Brown Deer, The Bull and The Bog. Our trip was timed to enjoy Summerfest and Cedarburg's Strawberry Festival. The house is a gem and location is perfect for easy access North, South, West and a very short drive East to the lake.
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The Glass House
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2025
What a pleasure to have this foursome as guests. Hope they return next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

The house is very spacious, clean and beautiful. It was stocked with all the amenities we needed (including a massage chair!). The grounds are huge, and our kids loved running around outside. The location is in a quiet subdivision but very convenient to the freeway. The owner is very responsive, and when a small issue came up, it was rectified very quickly. We would love to come back and stay here again for our next trip to Milwaukee.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Daniel, thank you for your generous review. You and your family will always be welcomed at The Glass House. David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and relaxing.

Check in was very smooth. Kitchen was clean and well stocked. House was exactly like advertised on site, with one small exception. The bed in the master bedroom was not a queen, but a full bed. Not a huge deal. Our host was so kind and even sent us cookies during our stay. The location was so quiet and peaceful at night. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2025
Pardon, but the bed in the master bedroom is, in fact, a queen-size bed, as is the bed in bedroom #2. They use the same size bed linens interchangeably. 😁
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property! The house is huge, with lots of space to spread out, and SUPER comfortable beds! The glass collection is gorgeous and so neat to have on display--we loved being able to enjoy that every day! And location is great--I highly recommend the Lake Park drive down to Milwaukee (as opposed to the highway) that the owner recommends--gorgeous architecture and so peaceful! Most of all, the owner is WONDERUL and made us feel so welcome and comfortable! Communication was perfect, and check in and check out as easy as could be. I felt like I was staying with family rather than at a rental. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2024
Such a kind and thoughtful review, but not unexpected from these most perfect guests! Any host would be lucky to provide a home to this lovely family. David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unusual home is both a fun 80s time capsule and even more beautiful than the photos. It’s HUGE! We loved the museum quality glass display and the massive kitchen and master suite (TWO walk-in closets, a SUPER comfy bed, and a giant bathroom. I did more ironing in the laundry room than I had for years; it was so nice to have an ironing board in front of a corner window. We saw a hummingbird, a House Finch, and s coyote pup in the back yard. The house was quiet and worked out perfectly for our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2025
Thank you for the glowing review. Your family will always be welcomed guests at The Glass House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great retro 1980s house

As soon as we walked into the front door of this retro 1980s house it made you feel like you are at home. I know most people don’t mention about the beds, but they were very comfortable. The location is great for all the things you want to do in the Milwaukee area. Yet this house and the surrounding area makes you feel like you’re out in the country and not in the city. The ranch split floor plan made it comfortable whether you are with family or friends. The backyard barbecue area is great and the pool table down in the lower level cause several fun family matches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2024
It was a pleasure to host this lovely family. Hope to see them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as stated, beautiful grounds and the home even more so. It is a bit aged, so extra care is needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very special home. We highly recommend staying at this charming place. The owner’s mother and father traveled the world and collected glass. So it was beautifully decorated with glass and art throughout the house. It is also in a very charming quiet community. Very easy to get to lots of interesting places and great places to eat. We are looking forward to enjoying this home again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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