Peaceful lakeside retreat with scenic water views and wooded surroundings
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Classic game room with pool table, fireplace, and open dining area
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Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Mansion on Riverwalk - Wisconsin Dells

  1. United States
  2. /
  3. Wisconsin
  4. /
  5. Wisconsin Dells
20 guests
8 bedrooms
9 bathrooms
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About this place

✨ Why Guests Love The Sherman House
• Historic mansion filled with original character and architectural detail
• Scenic Wisconsin River & River Walk views
• Walkable downtown location just 2 blocks from shops, restaurants, nightlife, and attractions
• Spacious gathering areas designed for memorable group experiences
• Multiple ensuite bedrooms with soaking tubs, sitting areas, and vintage touches
• Boutique mansion experience unlike a standard cabin, condo, or hotel stay
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🏡 The Space

The Sherman House offers over a century of history paired with comfortable modern amenities. Throughout the home, guests will find rich woodwork, vintage craftsmanship, elegant entertaining spaces, and the nostalgic character that makes historic estates so memorable.

Gather around the stunning double fireplace, enjoy coffee overlooking the river, relax in one of the many soaking tubs, or spend evenings reconnecting with friends and family in the grand common spaces. The home was designed for groups to gather comfortably while still offering privacy across its thoughtfully designed bedroom suites.

Property Highlights
• 8 private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
• Sleeps up to 20 guests
• Historic Prairie-style architecture inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright
• Grand gathering spaces with soaring ceilings
• Stunning double fireplace with new gas inserts (will be available fall 2026)
• Vintage butler’s pantry
• Pool table, cornhole & life-size Connect 4
• Roku Smart TVs throughout
• High-speed WiFi
• Central heating & air conditioning
• Free parking for up to 5 vehicles
• Towels, linens, shampoo, conditioner & body soap provided
• Dogs allowed with approval only

Whether you're planning a family vacation, golf weekend, wedding stay, executive retreat, or couples getaway, The Sherman House offers a truly unique Wisconsin Dells experience filled with warmth, nostalgia, and character that simply cannot be replicated.

Please note: Several rooms are currently being refreshed with updated furniture and décor. Professional photography updates are coming soon, and some room layouts may vary slightly from current listing photos during this transition.

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🛏 Sleeping Arrangements

Main Level

Bedroom 1 – Sherman Suite
• Queen bed
• Private bathroom
• Walk-in shower
• Currently being updated & staged
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Upper Level

Bedroom 2 – Kilbourne Room
• King bed
• Private ensuite bathroom
• Spa-style soaking tub/shower combination
• Smart TV

Bedroom 3 – Maid’s Quarters
• King bed
• Sitting area
• Private bathroom
• Jetted soaking tub
• Separate shower
• Smart TV
• Wisconsin River views

Bedroom 4 – Newport Room
• King bed
• Private bathroom
• Separate shower
• Jetted soaking tub
• Smart TV
• River views

Bedroom 5 – Sage Room
• King bed
• Full sleeper sofa
• Private bathroom
• Bathtub/shower combination
• Smart TV

Bedroom 6 – Summer Room
• King bed
• In-room clawfoot soaking tub
• Private bathroom
• Lounge chair with ottoman
• Smart TV
• River views

Bedroom 7 – Jane’s Escape
• Two twin bunk beds (sleeps 4)
• TV & dresser
• Separate closet
• Bathroom with separate tub & shower
• Current listing photos may still show previous king bed setup

Bedroom 8 – Dell View Room
• King bed
• Wisconsin River views
• Sitting area
• In-room bubbler soaking tub
• Bathroom with shower & toilet
• Vanity sink outside bathroom
• TV & dresser
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🍷 Designed for Gathering

The Sherman House was built for connection and conversation. Gather around the grand fireplace, enjoy cocktails in the historic entertaining spaces, challenge your group to pool or cornhole, or simply unwind while overlooking the river and downtown Dells scenery.

Whether you’re planning:
• Multi-family vacations
• Golf weekends
• Wedding accommodations
• Executive retreats
• Couples getaways
• Reunions
• Friends trips
…the home offers a rare balance of elegance, comfort, and location.
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📍 Prime Wisconsin Dells Location

Located just a short 2-block walk from downtown Wisconsin Dells, guests can easily enjoy:
• Downtown restaurants & nightlife
• River Walk access
• Boat tours & jet boats
• Breweries & wineries
• Waterparks & attractions
• Golf courses
• Wedding venues
• Shopping & entertainment
• Hiking & scenic nature areas

Many guests choose to park once and walk throughout their stay.
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🎯 Nearby Attractions
• 2 min walk – Wisconsin River Walk
• 3 min walk – Downtown Wisconsin Dells
• 4 min – Wizard Quest
• 5 min – Ripley’s Believe It or Not
• 5 min – Dells Boat Tours
• 7 min – Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
• 9 min – Noah’s Ark Waterpark
• 10 min – Kalahari Resort & Waterparks
• 11 min – Wilderness Resort
• 12 min – Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
• 13 min – Timbavati Wildlife Park
• 15 min – Christmas Mountain Golf & Ski
• 17 min – Devil’s Lake State Park

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🦌 Good to Know
• This is a historic property with vintage architecture, unique layouts, and old-world charm
• Wildlife is common in the area, including deer, birds, and occasional bats outdoors
• Dogs allowed with approval only
• The property is best suited for respectful groups seeking a unique and elevated stay experience
The Sherman House is ideal for:
• Family gatherings
• Wedding groups
• Executive retreats
• Golf weekends
• Couples retreats
• Friend getaways
This property is not suitable for:
• Unauthorized parties or events
• Loud late-night gatherings
• Disruptive behavior or excessive noise

Guests will enjoy private access to the entire historic Sherman House during their stay, including all bedrooms, gathering spaces, entertainment areas, and outdoor spaces surrounding the estate.

The property offers two convenient entrances:
• A private driveway entrance for easy arrival, parking, and unloading
• A charming front entrance directly along historic River Road, offering a true estate-style arrival experience overlooking the Wisconsin River and River Walk

From the moment you arrive, The Sherman House offers the feeling of stepping into a timeless Wisconsin Dells landmark — blending historic elegance with the comfort and privacy of a full private estate.

We respect our guests' privacy and aim to provide a seamless, independent stay. While we will not be present on the property, we are always available via the messaging app or by phone should you need any assistance or have questions during your visit.

🏡 Neighborhood Description

The Sherman House is ideally located along historic River Road overlooking the Wisconsin River and River Walk in the heart of Wisconsin Dells. Guests can enjoy the rare combination of scenic riverfront charm and walkable access to downtown restaurants, cocktail bars, shopping, boat tours, nightlife, and attractions.

The neighborhood blends historic character, mature trees, and classic Dells architecture with the convenience of being just steps from the energy of downtown. Many guests choose to park once and enjoy exploring the area on foot while returning to the quiet elegance and nostalgic atmosphere of the estate.

🚶 Getting Around

One of the best parts of staying at The Sherman House is the walkable location. Downtown Wisconsin Dells, the River Walk, restaurants, nightlife, boat tours, and attractions are all just a short stroll from the property.

For guests exploring beyond downtown:
• Most attractions, golf courses, and waterparks are within a 5–15 minute drive
• Uber and Lyft availability can vary, especially late evenings
• Ample on-site parking is available for up to 6 vehicles
• The Wisconsin Dells Amtrak station is located nearby for guests arriving by train

Many guests choose to park once and enjoy the convenience of exploring the downtown area on foot while returning to the quiet elegance of the estate.

Other Details to Note
• 🚭 No fireworks allowed.

• 🤫 Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM.

• 📺 Streaming available on Roku TVs — guests must use their own streaming accounts.

• 📷 One exterior security camera monitors the driveway entrance only.

• 🦌 Wildlife is common in the area, including deer and bats. Please do not feed or approach wildlife.

• 🐾 Dogs allowed with prior approval only. Maximum of 2 dogs. Pet fee: $150 per dog, per stay. Dogs may not be left unattended unless kenneled. Guests must clean up after pets indoors and outdoors.

• 👥 Maximum occupancy: 20 guests.

• 🏡 Guest Capacity & Pricing: The listed rate includes up to 16 guests. Stays exceeding 16 guests require prior approval and an additional $35 per guest, per night

• 🚗 Parking
• Free on-site parking for up to 5 vehicles.
• Parking spaces are tight, and backing out may require extra caution, especially for larger SUVs, trucks, or vehicles with trailers.
• Please park only in designated parking areas.
• No more than 5 vehicles allowed to park

• 🔊 Privacy-safe Minut noise monitoring devices are installed to help prevent parties and excessive noise. These devices monitor decibel levels only and do not record conversations.

• 🧴 Essentials provided: towels, linens, shampoo, conditioner, and body soap.

• 🪪 Guest verification is required before arrival through our secure Hospitable guest portal. Verification includes a government-issued photo ID and identity confirmation.

• 🛡 A refundable $750 security deposit hold is required for Airbnb, direct bookings, and all booking platforms except VRBO prior to check-in. This is a temporary authorization hold only and is automatically released after checkout provided there is no damage, excessive cleaning, missing items, or rule violations.

• 🏡 VRBO reservations follow VRBO’s platform-managed security deposit policies and procedures.

• ⏳ Guest verification and any applicable security deposit authorization must be completed at least 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid delays in receiving check-in instructions.

Sleeping configuration

Room 1

1 queen bed

Room 2

1 king bed

Room 3

1 king bed

Room 4

1 king bed

Room 5

1 king bed, 1 sofa bed

Room 6

1 king bed

Room 7

2 bunk beds

Room 8

1 king bed

Living Room

1 single bed

What this place offers

45 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Private Garden
Patio
Laptop friendly workspace
TV
Smoke Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
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Property Suitability

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Child friendly

Events allowed

No smoking allowed

Parking Included

Meet the Host

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Matt

Host

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My name is Matt, and I grew up around music my entire life. I used to teach high school band and my wife teaches middle school band. Our kids both play two sports and piano. Although we are extremely busy, we seem to find time to have quality time, dedicate to our businesses, and spend time with family and friends. We love life and live it to the fullest. Our passion for helping people is shown by all of the volunteer work we do for our community. We love seeing people happy and succeeding. Our management style is just like our lives, quick and very personal. We are here to make your stay amazing, and go above and beyond in every aspect we can to make sure this happens.
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