Lake Effect Club | The Hoan | House in Milwaukee
1 Bedroom House in Lower East Side, Milwaukee
The Hoan at Lake Effect Club — Golden 1BR Upstairs Flat
Location: Milwaukee’s Lower East Side (steps from Brady Street)
🏛️ About Lake Effect Club
Lake Effect Club is Milwaukee’s most creative stay — a 150-year-old building reimagined with bold color, designer vintage finds, and new comforts. ✦ Set in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, it’s the short-term rental that proves Milwaukee is every bit as cool as the lake it sits on.
👩🎨 About the Owners
Lake Effect Club was dreamed up by three friends—two from Milwaukee, one who married in—who love design, storytelling, and this awesome city in equal measure.
We’re an architectural/interior designer, a director/producer, and a former fashion designer turned all-around creative. During the pandemic, we started imagining the types of places we’d want to stay, and how we could bring that feeling to Milwaukee: something colorful, thoughtful, and full of character.
A few years later, we found the right building—a 150+ year-old property—and brought it back to life with a thoughtful update, a mix of designer finds, local touches, new pieces and a whole lot of love.
We think Milwaukee is the greatest city on earth. This is our way of sharing it. 💛
The Hoan: Space & Vibe 🎨
Named for Milwaukee’s iconic bridge, The Hoan greets you with a bold blue staircase and a golden-hued living room that practically glows. A cozy reading nook is tucked in for when you want to hide away with a book, while the kitchen and dining room are set up for actual dinners (or just late-night pizza). A modern bathroom, a restful bedroom with a desk, and thoughtful art throughout keep things feeling balanced. Like all our spaces, it’s layered with vintage finds, designer furniture, and fresh new pieces where it matters (beds, mattresses, couches). The Hoan sleeps six, and if you need more space, you can connect with The Sydney to host your whole crew
🌇 Layout:
✦ 1 bedroom • 1 bath • Sleeps 4
🛋️ Living Room:
✦ Golden lounge with curated vintage pieces
✦ Reading lamp, soft green sofa (pulls out into a full bed for two)
✦ Art books and a Bluetooth speaker
🍳 Kitchen & Dining:
✦ Retro-pink kitchen, cook-ready setup
✦ Dining space for four under a paper-globe pendant
💤 Bedroom:
✦ Queen bed with layered bedding
✦ Desk workspace and soft morning light through tall windows
🛁 Bath:
✦ Modern bathroom with walk-in shower
✦ Thoughtful essentials: plush towels, shampoo, conditioner, soap, and spa robes
🚪 Outdoor / Entry:
✦ Private entrance via the blue door on the right side of the building
✦ Leads upstairs to your own space—quiet, cozy, and full of character
🔥 Comforts:
✦ Central heat and portable A/C
✦ Ceiling fans, hair dryer, and extra blankets + pillows
✨ What Makes It Special 🌈
✦ Golden, light-filled living room with bold vintage design
✦ Curated, color-layered rooms that photograph beautifully
✦ Private upstairs entrance through the blue door
✦ Cozy reading nook for quiet hangs
✦ Walk-everywhere base near Milwaukee’s most characterful corridor
🗺️ Neighborhood: Lower East Side (Steps from Brady Street)
✦ You’re in Milwaukee’s creative core—Brady Street and the Lower East Side.
✦ Think indie cafés, long-loved neighborhood bars, vintage shops, artful bites, and a friendly, walkable vibe.
✦ Lake Michigan is an easy stroll for beach time, jogs, or bikes. 🌊
Walkable Picks ☕🍝
✦ Coffee/Breakfast: Rochambo • Nomad Coffee Bar • Allie Boy’s • Comet Café • (scenic stroll) Colectivo on the Lake
✦ Food: Purslane • Zaffiro’s (ultra-thin crust since 1952) • Glorioso’s Italian Deli
✦ Bars: Roundhouse Beer Garden • Hi-Hat/Garage • Jamo’s (true corner hang) • Finks • Wolski’s (earn the sticker!)
✦ Wine: Waterford Wine & Spirits
Short-Drive / Rideshare 🍽️
✦ Coffee/Breakfast: Uncle Wolfie’s • Poppy Bakery • Cafe at the Plaza
✦ Food: Goodkind • Strange Town (vegan + vinyl) • Honeypie Café • Kopp’s Frozen Custard • Beans & Barley • Barnacle Bud’s
✦ Bars & Classics: Wiggle Room • Landmark Lanes • Falcon Bowl • Holler House (oldest lanes—reserve) • South Shore Terrace • Hubbard Park Beer Garden • Lakefront Brewery (Friday fish fry—reserve)
✦ Wine: Nonfiction (natural wine)
🖼️ Art & Museums
✦ Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM)
✦ Mary Nohl House (seasonal tours)
✦ Charles Allis Art Museum
✦ The Green Gallery
✦ Harley-Davidson Museum
🎉 Unique Milwaukee
✦ FESTIVALS!
✦ Koz’s Mini Bowl / Landmark Lanes
✦ Sculpture Milwaukee
✦ National Bobblehead Hall of Fame
✦ Grohmann Museum
✦ Beer gardens: Roundhouse, War Memorial, South Shore, Hubbard Park, Estabrook
🌳❄️ Outdoors by Season
Summer:
✦ Bublr Bikes / Wheel & Sprocket → Oak Leaf Trail
✦ Kayak/paddle: Milwaukee Kayak Co, Lakefront Surf & SUP
✦ Boats: Milwaukee Boat Line, SkipperBud’s
✦ Hikes: Lakeshore State Park, Schlitz Audubon
✦ Beaches: Bradford, McKinley
Winter:
✦ Sledding at Humboldt & Washington Parks
✦ Ice skating at Red Arrow Park or Pettit National Ice Center
🏟️ Sports
✦ American Family Field (Brewers) — tailgate like a local
✦ Fiserv Forum (Bucks + concerts)
✦ UWM Panther Arena & Marquette
✦ Free bar shuttles (Nomad, Jack’s American Pub, Milwaukee Brat House)
🚕🚌🚲 Getting Around
✦ Airport → Home: ~15–20 min from MKE (Milwaukee Mitchell International) by rideshare or taxi
✦ Train: ~10 min from Amtrak – Milwaukee Intermodal
✦ Bus: GreenLine stop at Brady & Humboldt (quick links to downtown, lakefront, and Bayshore)
✦ Walkability: Lower East Side is super walkable—cafés, bars, shops, and lakefront are close
✦ Bikes: Bublr Bikes stations nearby; ride the Oak Leaf Trail along the river/lake
✦ Rideshare: Uber/Lyft are fast and plentiful in this area
✦ Game-day shuttles: Many bars (Nomad, Jack’s, Milwaukee Brat House) run free shuttles—buy a drink, hop on, tip your driver
✦ Parking: Driveway (tandem)—one vehicle/unit at a time; street parking nearby (check posted signs)
🔑 Listing Access
✦ Private upstairs flat with dedicated entry via the blue door on the right side of the building
✦ Self check-in via Schlage Encode smart lock (details sent automatically before your stay)
✦ Driveway parking (tandem): one vehicle/unit at a time; street parking available nearby (watch signage)
📝 Listing Notes
✦ Portable A/C (seasonal) + central heat keep things comfy year-round
✦ Trash/recycling bins in the driveway; pickup handled by management
✦ Snow shoveling provided in winter
✦ Great for longer stays — ample storage, extra linens/towels, real kitchen setup
To ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable stay for all guests and neighbors, please follow the rules below:
No Parties or Large Gatherings
Parties, events, and large gatherings are strictly prohibited at any time.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM daily.
Please keep noise to a minimum and avoid loud music or disruptive behavior during these times.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted inside the home or within 20 feet of any entry door.
A $200 fee will be charged for smoke removal or cleanup of cigarette butts.
Pets
Pets are allowed only with prior written approval. Unauthorized pets may result in additional fees.
Safety
Do not tamper with, disable, or remove smoke or CO detectors or any safety equipment.
Report any issues immediately.
Respect for Neighbors
Be courteous and follow all local laws and neighborhood expectations.
Guest Count
Only the guests listed on the reservation may be on the property, regardless of age.
No unregistered overnight guests. Subleasing is strictly prohibited.
Trash & Cleanliness
Please tie all trash bags securely and place them in the designated outdoor bins.
Care for the Home
Help maintain the home by treating it with care:
Use coasters and cutting boards
Avoid staining or damaging furniture and surfaces
Report accidental damage promptly
Lake Effect Club | The Hoan is located in Lower East Side. Lake Effect Club | The Hoan provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, among other amenities. This House features Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Lake Effect Club | The Hoan has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have rated it 2, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Lower East Side has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Lower East Side, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Air conditioning
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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Dining table
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Living room
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Stovetop
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Coffee/tea maker
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Refrigerator
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Microwave
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Washing machine and dryer
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Stereo
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Books
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TV
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Desk chair
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Iron/ironing board
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WiFi available
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Policies
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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
