House in Sheboygan, WI

Mercury Motors races weekend of Aug 9. Lodging in town will be tight. Book now!

Mercury Motors races weekend of Aug 9. Lodging in town will be tight. Book now!

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Classy?  Yes, but comfy, too! Enjoy yesteryear's elegance with modern perks.
The coach house is a great supplement for large groups or can be rented alone.
The view from the master bedroom balcony
This is the view the seagulls have from above the lake.
The fountain out front adds a touch of class in the warm months.

Overview of Mercury Motors races weekend of Aug 9. Lodging in town will be tight. Book now!

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
10 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 24994 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Sheboygan, WI
  • AirportSheboygan, WI (SBM-Sheboygan County Memorial)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 8

Bedroom 9

Bedroom 10

6 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet

Coach House Bath 9

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Erie Room Bath 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Family Suite Bath 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Huron Room Bath 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite Bath 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ontario Room Bath 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Superior Room Bath 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Mercury Motors races weekend of Aug 9. Lodging in town will be tight. Book now!

The 10,000 square foot Castino Lakeview Mansion sits high atop a bluff with breathtakinof Lake Michigan. It's just steps down the hillside stairs to the expansive beach and marina, with sand volleyball nets and a playground, public restrooms in case you don't want to run back to the house, and tennis and pickleball courts on the next block. The area also hosts a variety of local festivals. Fireworks displays can be viewed from the veranda--best seat in town!

The house combines the feel of yesteryear's opulence with all the modern amenities. The home was built in 1912 by coal and shipping baron JP Reiss on the Great Lakes, who spared no expense. The features include mahogany trim, barreled dining room ceiling, and ornamental plasters, along with iron, stone and brickwork. It wouldn't be right to have such a classy home sit stark and devoid of hominess, so despite the risk of breakage (we tend to be flexible on returning damage deposits--things happen) the house is fully furnished according to the feel of its heyday, with ample decorations for your viewing and using pleasure. Want a classy formal dinner in the elegant dining room? Our wedding crystal and china are there to enhance the experience. We can even recommend a chef or two to prepare a meal(s) geared toward your budget.

There are 10 bedrooms in the main house, including a bunk room for the kiddos, plus sleeper sofas. The house can comfortably sleep a combination of children and adults up to a total of 24. If you're all all-adult group, the limit is 16 for optimal comfort. The coach house apartment, available for rent separately, can be booked in conjunction with the main house. (There are two additional bedrooms in the coach house, which also includes a full bath, kitchenette and family room.)

The main house has 9 bathrooms, 10 bedrooms, 11 fireplaces, 11 flat screen TV's (3 of them 50" screens), Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor patio fire tables. The veranda is our favorite “room” of the house, with seating for plenty and outdoor gas heaters that make it useable virtually year-round (blankies provided). There is a fully stocked kitchen plus utility pantry (double oven, micro, two full-sized fridge’s) (plus a kitchenette on the third floor and a mini fridge in the lower level tavern), along with a gas grill on the veranda which overlooks Lake Michigan, the beach and the lighthouse on the point.
Plenty of space for your food and libations. Opportunities for large parties and work retreats are available (contact owner for event parameters and pricing).

The lower level is a playground for young and old, including a full mahogany bar complete with karaoke, foosball, ping pong, billiards, piano, plus laundry facilities in the back area. There's no need to ever leave the house, the grounds nor the beach. All types of fun and relaxation can be had on-site year round.

But Sheboygan has plenty to offer if you want to venture out. Sheboygan has been selected as the Number One Place to Raise a Family in America by Bloomberg's Business Week and Reader's Digest. From 4 star restaurants and a live performing arts theater (Weill, if you want to google it) to Bookworm Gardens and an awesome children's museum, there's plenty for everyone. Dads can be on duty while moms stroll and shop the main street, or head over to the boutiques on the river walk while the kids play in the indoor water park. The adults on duty can sip on adult beverages while the kids play Marco Polo in the pool and video games in the game room. Nearby nature sanctuaries and trails are great for the whole family as well, including a quarry for swimming and paddle boating.
And don’t forget to visit the top-ranked
In fact, Sheboygan is also known as the 'Malibu of the Midwest,' and Surf Sheboygan is an appropriate motto! Wind surfing, yolo boarding, kite surfing, motor boating, sailing, charter fishing and good old fashioned swimming are great ways to take advantage of Mother Nature's gifts. Want to go exploring by water? We have 4 kayaks available for your use, along with lifejackets (you’re strongly encouraged to bring your own to guarantee perfect fit and ample inventory). Three blocks south on the lakefront is an exceptional YMCA, and a mile down on the lakefront is the aforementioned indoor water park with day passes available year round. Near the water park is a row of boutiques, and across the way is the river walk, with restaurants/bars, shops and fishermen (and their catches) galore.

Heading west from the mansion is the quaint yet full-service town of Sheboygan. The Weill Performing Arts Center, the Kohler Art Center and the fabulous Above and Beyond children's museum (including a new adjacent half a million dollar playground) are just a brisk walk away. Plenty of fine dining options as well as pub grub are also within walking distance and certainly within biking distance. We have 10 bikes on the premises for your use, with additional bikes available through local rental shops. (Again, although we have a smattering to choose from, we strongly suggest you bring your own helmets to guarantee quantity and size to make for safe outings). Hiking at the Kohler Andrae State Park is another active endeavor, along with cross country skiing on the trails in town or at the Kettle Moraine State Park Trails. Evergreen Park and the reservoir are also appealing outings. Biking and hiking trails weave throughout the area.

If GOLF is your thing, this is the place for you! Our location is extremely convenient for accessing world class golf, including The American Club at Kohler, The Bull and Whistling Straits. We can also arrange a tee time for you at a highly ranked private country club course on the edge of town.
Road America Racing in Elkhart Lake is nearby. Witness racetrack tailgating at its finest. And the list goes on!
The bottom line is that there is plenty to do, with a welcoming, charming and relaxing home to return to at night. You can throw burgers on the grill, order out for pizza, or hire that local chef we mentioned to cater your meals for the ultimate in relaxation.

There's something for everyone--from swimming to golf, from spas to sports! You'll feel like royalty as well as right at home at the mansion. Come enjoy this unique get-away with family, on a corporate retreat, a biking or charter fishing weekend, for a wedding to remember (max of 100 on site. Ask about wedding package details and special event fees for groups over 50) or to get in a few rounds with your golfing buddies--the possibilities are endless!

Peak season has a 4 night minimum. This encompasses the time span from Memorial Weekend through October. Week-long bookings are from Fri-Fri or Sun-Sun. If you are hoping for a shorter stay during the off-season, just ask and we can probably work something out.
Just know, though, that once you get there it’s hard to leave, and you might just wish you’d scheduled a longer visit!

No matter what the occasion or the length of your stay, we hope you’ll grace us with your presence. You won’t regret choosing this unique venue for whatever type of get-away you have up your sleeve.

Property manager

Chris Castino

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Crib and Pack and Plays available

Events

Events allowed
Parties of 40+ subject to Special Events fees

Pets

No pets allowed
Local kennels available for boarding

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking space is convenient.
Covid cancellations/credits to be handled on a case by case basis depending on circumstances.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Parties of 40+ subject to Special Events fees
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

North America

Restaurants

  • 4th Street Tap - 14 min walk
  • Parker John's BBQ & Pizza - 20 min walk
  • Umi Sushi and Steak House - 19 min walk
  • Rupps Downtown - 14 min walk
  • Harbor Lights Tavern - 15 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with everything you need
The back yard is absolutely amazing, games and activities galore. The beach was clean and amazing. Easily accessed by kids ranging from 3-12.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We took our children and grandchildren and had a wonderful time. This house was PERFECT for a big family! Huge house but a quiet house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trenton G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for group of eight couples
Couldn’t have asked for a better reunion site. Plenty of space for gathering as a group both inside and out. Walking distance to restaurants. Beautiful beach view. Close to winery and breweries. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a guys golf vacation!
Fabulous location for all the surrounding courses and towns and restaurants. Awesome host who was very collaborative and responsive and just an amazing property for a large group with good outdoor and communal spaces and plenty of beds! A great time and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris Castino

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Hailing from the Chicago suburbs but getting closer and closer to that empty nest time in our lives, my husband and I had started thinking about what and where our next chapter might be. We have run a home services business on Chicago's North Shore for over 30 years, everything from painting to carpentry to carpet cleaning. But as our youngest approaches the end of her high school years, we've been talking about semi-retiring while still keeping busy enough to keep ourselves out of trouble and being able to put the third daughter through college. One wedding down with two to go means that we aren't quite ready to sit back and knit baby booties yet.

Why they chose this property

So one fateful weekend last summer, after seeing one daughter off on a mission service trip and another off to a quarter of studying abroad (a flurried week of preparation!) we thought we'd treat ourselves to a quick get-away. My husband dug out an old flyer on a Bed and Breakfast from his files, and off we headed to Sheboygan. Not only did we enjoy our stay immensely, we noticed the For Sale sign. After several cocktails, we were convinced that buying this was the right thing to do! Of course, we had to discuss it again the next morning. Hmmm. We still liked the idea. Our second night out to dinner reignited the burning desire to pursue it. Yes, we were still interested the next morning. We hurried home to crunch some numbers. Our friends and family (and banker) all thought we were nuts--, but the next thing we knew we were making an offer on the mansion. Not only did the house call to us, but the area evokes such a peaceful and less harried lifestyle. We've made several trips there in the meantime, and continue to fall more and more in love with the area. My husband, an avid golfer, is just drooling to get out on The Bull, Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits. I might have to take up golf if I ever hope to see him again. In the meantime, I'm going to have a blast putzing around this amazing home and making it our own. The previous owners took a masterpiece that had gotten rundown and transformed it into a showcase some years ago. It's stunning! We have plans to finish the basement, turning it into a full tavern/rec-room/playroom. We can't wait for groups to enjoy it together. We look forward to moving up here full-time when our gal flies the coop but until then we will be enjoying the view, the town and the many fun things the area has to offer. I still can't believe that a spur of the moment trip to a place that happened to have availability has sent us this direction. I toyed with naming the place SERENDIPITY, but Lakeview Mansion says it all!

What makes this property unique

The views can't be duplicated, the proximity to everything you could want to do makes getting around so easy, and the house itself is beyond description. I feel like I jumped in a time machine and ended up as royalty. Even the carriage house apartment above the garage (formerly the servants' quarters) is oozing with charm. There are so many areas to curl up with a good book, enjoy a cup of coffee, hang out with friends and family, or play games. You can stay together but keep your own schedules, given the privacy and the layout of the home. If you want to sleep in--go for it. Grandma might be in the kitchen whipping up pancakes for the gang as the partiers stagger up from the bar. Into research? What a great excuse to eat and drink your way through Sheboygan and the surrounding area!
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