The Graduate: Lakeside Charm in Downtown

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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Racine, WI

Racine Art Museum
‪2 min walk‬
Reef Point Marina
‪5 min walk‬
DeKoven Center
‪3 min drive‬
Racine, WI (RAC-John H. Batten)
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living room

1 Double Futon

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Experience Lakeside Charm at The Graduate on Main Street, Racine. Nestled along Lake Michigan, just half a mile from North Beach, indulge in a getaway offering shopping, dining, boating, fishing, and more. This newly built and professionally designed space welcomes solo travelers on business, couples seeking a weekend escape, or those in search of an extended stay. Revel in the comfort of a single bedroom featuring a cozy queen-size bed and smart TV which you can stream from your own accounts. The living room offers a Queen size sofa sleeper. Enjoy a pristine full bath, laundry facilities, and the convenience of keyless entry for a seamless stay. Bring your canine companion (no cat). We also offer The Greyhound Suite B located next to The Graduate if you are in need of another apartment (traveling with family, friends or work colleagues). Structure parking on 3rd St and Lake ($3.50 a day/night) is encouraged or street metered parking (download Passport Parking App) check hours please. We look forward to your stay!

Property manager

Angela Ryan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

We do not allow parties.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking in the apartment or hallway!

Please read through our house rules and policies before booking.

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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

Note from host: We do not allow parties.

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

Racine

Located in Racine, this apartment is in the city centre. Racine Masonic Center and Thomas P. Hardy House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Racine Zoological Gardens and Sanders Park. Franksville Park and Petrifying Springs Park are also worth visiting.

Racine, WI

What's nearby

Racine Art Museum - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Reef Point Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
North Beach Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Racine Zoological Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
DeKoven Center - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

Sturtevant Station - 12 min drive
Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mi Jacalito Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
‪Reefpoint Brew House - ‬9 min walk
‪Pepi's Pub and Grill - ‬9 min walk
‪The Foxhole Lounge - ‬9 min walk
‪Smoke'd On The Water - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Graduate: Lakeside Charm in Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Graduate: Lakeside Charm in Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Graduate: Lakeside Charm in Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Graduate: Lakeside Charm in Downtown located?

Located in Historic Downtown Racine, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Hot Shop Glass and Lake Michigan. Racine Art Museum and Reef Point Marina are also within 5 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

1 April 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

24 February 2025

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

Lovely spot in the middle of downtown Racine

Just what I wanted, a nice, clean, cozy place to stay during a downtown Racine winter event over a weekend. Nice and private and perfect for two people.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

6 November 2024

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

Great place to stay

Great description of property. Awesome set up.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURA V.

3 October 2024

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

Perfect

Perfect location and has everything you need plus more! Super quiet too!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette C.

15 September 2024

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

Great Stay!

I had a fantastic Labor Day weekend at the graduate on Main Street and Racine . The modern cozy apartment was just a short walk from North Beach making it an ideal spot for Lakeside retreat. The queen size bed and smart TV were perfect for unwinding in the full bath and laundry facilities added extra convenience. The keyless entry made everything hasslefree the host’s Communication was exceptional, responsive and helpful throughout my stay highly recommend for a memorable stay with top-notch hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca h.

26 August 2024

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

Great place to stay!

We stayed at The Graduate for the second time in a month. Loved it and will continue to book here!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca h.

15 August 2024

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

Loved it! Will be back!

My husband, son and myself stayed here a few days ago and absolutely loved it. It's exactly like the description. Angela was very accommodating and quick to respond anytime I reached out to her. Our son slept on the pull out sofa. It was a little loud out there but not enough to really bother him..just maybe something to think about if you're having someone sleep in the living room. We are going back to Racine in a couple of weeks and are staying here again!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna E.

27 July 2024

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

Perfect Get Away

Apartment was perfect - in a perfect location for a downtown Racine stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kayce w.

19 July 2024

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

Anniversary Trip

We had a great time checking out the city! Great food, great shops, great apartment! Safe, plenty of parking on the streets or parking garage, walking distance to the marina, shops and restaurants.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

9 July 2024

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

Wonderful Experience at The Graduate!

I truly enjoyed my stay at this excellent property! Very comfortable, everything as advertised, excellent amenities. Angela was a great host, very responsive and helpful. Thanks again Angela! I only wish that I had more time to explore Racine, I'll definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 July 2024

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

Book this listing!

Rented this place for a girls' vacay with my teenage daughter. She wanted to spend some leisurely time on the beach. North Beach in Racine is rated as one of the most pristine beaches on all of Lake Michigan...it does not disappoint. We also enjoyed the marina, many local restaurants and shops which are all within walking distance. The apartment is well appointed and immaculately clean. The bed was very comfortable and there are ample towels as well as kitchenware/gadgets (even a blender!) The landlord sent multiple emails to check in and provide schedule tips/reminders. This apartment is above the business district on Main St. So parking is as you would expect...metered on the street out front or in a public ramp within one block. The daily parking rate in the ramp is $3.50. Coming from a much larger city, this struck me as quite the bargain! As other reviewers have noted, access to this second floor apartment requires navigating a steep staircase...there is no elevator. We also noticed the street noise (as mentioned in other reviews) and agree that it is barely noticeable from the back of the apartment where the bedroom is situated. Neither of these things was too bothersome to us in the larger scheme of things. Rent with confidence and enjoy!! Also treat yourself to some gelato from the Italian coffee shop across the street!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA G.

29 May 2024

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

Relaxing Getaway

Owner is WONDERFUL and very easy to contact. Unit is exactly as described- warm, inviting, stocked with all the essentials and very comfortable. We enjoyed our weekend stay in this nicely decorated unit. Our only notes are (1) the high ceilings are great for ambience but not fun walking up the steep stairs, (2) location had some really good restaurants closeby like Maple Table but overall a bit bare. If you enjoy walking, the waterfront harbor is only a few blocks away. For us, this unit was perfect for a relazing weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey A., Bennington

14 September 2023

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

Clean apartment and excellent communication

The apartment was clean and looked like pictures. Angela was very accommodating, and easy to communicate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick J., Asheville, NC, USA

5 August 2023

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

Downtown Racine

Our second stay in under a month. Location and property were wonderful. We used nearby parking ramp which was only $2 per 24 hours. We would recommend this spot when visiting Racine. Host is really nice and quick to respond to anything. 👍

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

4 August 2023

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

Perfect spot for a getaway!

We really enjoyed the location to fun shops and restaurants. We especially enjoyed the Ivanhoe Irish Pub. Angela answered any questions we had and gave us some great tips for things to do in the area! The space is newer, nicely decorated, and very clean! There was a long flight of stairs to reach the home, but well worth it!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler P.

18 July 2023

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

Quick trip to Wisconsin for Green Day concert

What a great property and location! Property was clean and excellent communication throughout the process. 5 stars!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick J., Asheville, NC, USA

18 July 2023

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

Rock’n Racine

Great spot in downtown Racine. Everything was wonderful and the location was really nice. No issues at all and the communication was spot on. We will be staying again in the next couple of weeks. Cheers!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn O.

6 June 2023

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

Much needed time away

We rented this charming apartment for 3 days. We were attending my great niece’s graduation party in Kenosha. This place was perfect for my husband and myself. It’s very nice with all the comforts of home. Racine was hopping with much entertainment on Friday night. There’s plenty to do and see including local artist galleries, cute little boutiques, and the lake is right there. Plenty of variety of food, everything was walkable from the place. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert T., Franklin, TN, USA

25 May 2023

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

Hidden Gen

Flat was very nicely appointed, great location.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

17 April 2023

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

Great property

Great property, close to the waterfront and right in the heart of downtown. Good restraunts nearby! Much quieter than staying in downtown MKE and a 40 min drive to do the things we wanted to do in MKE.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doris M.

16 October 2022

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

Mrs. M

Clean and well designed. This property was walking distance to many of the places we wanted to go. Easy access to owners. We loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

27 September 2022

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

Perfect Location

Having never been to Racine before it was nice to be so close to my friends house who moved there from Portland, Oregon. A little noisy but the bedroom is in the back. Full set of stairs from the Street.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

21 September 2022

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

Such a fun stay!

I was so impressed with this rental. Everything was spotless. The bedding smelled so fresh. It’s a perfect balance of cozy and stylish. There is such great attention to detail right down to the special towels for makeup removal and a kitchen equipped with everything I needed to make a great dinner. You can tell the owners take great pride in making sure their guests have an wonderful experience. It was just what we needed for a relaxing weekend getaway. We also lucked out and got to enjoy Racine’s Party on the Pavement festival right outside our door. Make sure to stop at the cute coffeeshop across the street. I recommend the turtle latte!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

5 September 2022

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

As advertised!

Was in town for a wedding and it was a wonderful spot to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H., Iowa

7 August 2022

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

Beautiful apartment in a great location downtown

This is an immaculate apartment, beautifully designed, with all of the necessities. Bed and couch were very comfy. Location was great for being able to walk around downtown (check out the rocking chair scavenger hunt) and with close access to the beach and zoo. Angela was great to rent from!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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Hosted by Angela Ryan

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living room

Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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About this property