Whole house
4.80 · 9 reviewsHome Port Vacation Escape
The whole historic Cream City Brick home for families, groups, and dogs.
Sleeps 14 4 BR 3 BA
01Arrive
Your whole historic home,
4 blocks from Lake Michigan
Sleeps 14 · dog-friendly · walk to the beach, marina and downtown Port Washington · book direct, no OTA fees
Home Port Vacation Escapes is a direct-booking vacation rental in Port Washington, Wisconsin: one 1865 Cream City Brick house 4 blocks from downtown Port Washington and Lake Michigan, offered as the whole house (sleeps 14) or as either of its two apartments. Dogs are welcome in all three listings and booking direct means no OTA service fees.
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02Settle in
Two apartments.
One historic house.
Room for everyone.
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 14 — two apartments joined by interior stairs.
03Wander
Walk out the door
and into the lake town.
Walk to beaches, marina, lighthouse, downtown shops and waterfront restaurants. Easy day trips: Milwaukee 35 min, Cedarburg 20 min, Sheboygan/Kohler 45 min.
Front of the Cream City Brick house in summer King wrought-iron canopy bed 
Baby grand piano beside an antique grandfather clock 
Living room with red wood stove, leather seating, and kitchen bar 
Granite kitchen bar with seating and exposed Cream City Brick 
Living room with Persian rugs 
Bunk room with kids' beds 
Kitchen with white cabinets, refrigerator, stove, and sink 
Cabinet stocked with board games for families 
Dog food and water bowls ready by the door 
Port Washington harbor and breakwater at sunrise 
Downtown Port Washington street lit in the evening Front of the Cream City Brick house in summer King wrought-iron canopy bed Baby grand piano beside an antique grandfather clock Living room with red wood stove, leather seating, and kitchen bar Granite kitchen bar with seating and exposed Cream City Brick Living room with Persian rugs Bunk room with kids' beds Kitchen with white cabinets, refrigerator, stove, and sink Cabinet stocked with board games for families Dog food and water bowls ready by the door Port Washington harbor and breakwater at sunrise Downtown Port Washington street lit in the evening
04Gather
Two kitchens.
One long table.
Everyone outside after dinner.
Two kitchens, deck grill, firetable, backyard, board games — and dogs are welcome in all three listings.
05Rest
A soaking tub,
a wood fire,
warm floors underfoot.
Soaking tub, multi-jet showers, wood-burning stove, and radiant heat.
About your host
Meet Dave (and Brisket)
Dave restored this 1865 Cream City Brick house and answers every message himself. Brisket handles the tours.
No Airbnb, VRBO, or Booking.com service fees
Book direct and save — no OTA fees.
Message Dave directly
Transparent itemized pricing
Fees and taxes itemized line by line before you book.
What brings you to Port Washington?
Choose your space
One historic house, three ways to stay
Lower unit
4.95 · 46 reviewsBe Still & Know
A fully handicap-accessible lower unit with historic character and spa-like bathrooms.
Sleeps 6 2 BR 2 BA
Upper unit
4.95 · 28 reviewsGrace Adventure House
The private-entry upper unit with European antiques, Persian rugs, original art, and kids' beds.
Sleeps 8 2 BR 1 BA
Why families, groups & dogs love Home Port
Fact-only comforts for a lake-town stay
Features reorder when a trip interest is detected or selected.
1865 Cream City Brick historic home
4 blocks from Lake Michigan
Walk to downtown Port Washington
Dogs welcome in all three listings
6 parking stalls behind the house
Wi-Fi throughout
Smart-lock self check-in
Fully stocked kitchen
Backyard
No smoking inside
4.80
Home Port Vacation Escape
9 reviews
4.95
Be Still & Know
46 reviews
4.95
Grace Adventure House
28 reviews
Ratings from Airbnb/VRBO/Booking.com via Hostaway
Port Washington
Lake Michigan, downtown, and easy day trips
Walk to beaches, marina, lighthouse, downtown shops and waterfront restaurants.
Ozaukee Interurban Trail
Sauk Creek Nature Preserve
Lion's Den Gorge
Pirate's Hollow Waterpark
Milwaukee: 35 min
Cedarburg: 20 min
Sheboygan/Kohler: 45 min
Four blocks from Lake Michigan
Walk to beaches, the marina, lighthouse, downtown shops, and waterfront restaurants.
6 parking stalls behind the house.
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Live availability and exact pricing from Home Port's booking system. You'll finish securely on our Hostaway checkout page.
max 14
Check-in is 4:00 PM; checkout is 10:00 AM.
Pick your dates to see the exact price.
Optional, arranged with Dave, not included above
$30.00/hr, up to 2 hrs each. Dogs welcome; pet fee shown at checkout.
FAQ
Before you book
Where is Home Port Vacation Escapes?
Home Port Vacation Escapes is in Port Washington, Wisconsin, 4 blocks from downtown Port Washington and Lake Michigan.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes. Dogs are welcome in all three listings. Pet fees are shown on each property page and in the quote calculator.
What time is check-in and checkout?
Check-in is 4:00 PM and checkout is 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout can be quoted up to 2 hours.
Can we check in early or check out late?
Yes, up to 2 hours when the place is ready: $20/hour for Be Still & Know and Grace Adventure House, $30/hour for the whole house. Ask Dave, even the morning of.
Is there baby gear?
Yes. There are two high chairs and two pack-n-plays — one of each downstairs and upstairs — plus a child bed in the upstairs second bedroom closet.
Port Washington stay notes
Get direct-booking updates from Dave for Home Port Vacation Escapes.