Meet Edward
Creative, Energetic, Friendly
My place offers a county feel with in-town convenience.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Tennis, Cycling, Gymnastics, Skiing, Fitness, gym
Hosting guests since
2019
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Welcome! Whether for work, pleasure, or something in between, please come and enjoy our country setting with city convenience.
You can explore the meadow paths along the Sheboygan River just beyond our back yard, kayak the gentle rapids, or simply relax at a bonfire and take in the view. You can also walk or bike downtown for shopping and dining.
Excellent golf, spas, arts, and racing are within 15 minutes. Both at home and around town, we think you'll love your stay. —Heidi and Ed
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About the space:
A bright, cheerful kitchen, large deck, and spacious yard overlook the Sheboygan River. Take the outside in as you experience the house’s open, airy feel. Cozy up by the fireplace, play the grand piano, or head to the walk-out rec room for games like ping-pong, air hockey, Xbox Kinect, and mini-foosball. Use the office if you need to work. The granite kitchen countertops and all-Kohler fixtures, including the whirlpool tub under the master bathroom skylight, complement the natural beauty of the area.
Downtown dining and shopping are a 5-minute bike ride away, as are tennis, basketball, fishing, and a playground. If you’d like to bike further, the Old Plank Road Trail takes you to Lake Michigan and the Kettle Moraine.
We’ve prepared a bedroom upstairs and its adjacent bathroom for your exclusive use. The other rooms upstairs are private. The rest of the house is a common area. Please make yourself at home.
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Guest interaction:
We love to socialize with our guests, but we respect your space if you are working or need some down time.
Feel free to join us for breakfast, though I will leave some items out on the counter the night before in case your day starts at a different time. Help yourself and let me know if you need anything or have questions. Sometimes on the weekend, Ed will make pancakes. If you have specific dietary needs, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Computer
- Games Room
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
We live on a quiet street with friendly neighbors alongside and no houses behind us, only the Sheboygan River, a meadow, and thousands of wildflowers. The shops and restaurants of historic Sheboygan Falls are just a mile away. Adjacent are the Settlers Park waterfall and River Park, with tennis, basketball, fishing, and a playground. For a longer trek, bike the Old Plank Road Trail to Lake Michigan or the Kettle Moraine.
Much more is an easy drive away:
- Kohler: 7-9 min to the Water Spa, Design Center, factory tours, and Blackwolf Run Golf Course
- Downtown Sheboygan: 12-14 min to Lake Michigan, the farmers market, John Michael Kohler Art Center, and Weill Center for the Performing Arts
- Road America: 14 min
- Breaker Bay Indoor Waterpark: 16 min
- Kohler-Andrae State Park: 18 min
- Elkhart Lake: 18 min to the beach for swimming
- Whistling Straits Golf Course: 19 min
- Kettle Moraine State Forest: 22 min to Parnell Tower
From much of the area, you can see the 400-foot tall Acuity flagpole, the world's tallest symbol of freedom. Or stand right next to it and look straight up at a structure taller than the Statue of Liberty.
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Getting around:
- Car: You can park in the attached garage or driveway. Driving is easy here; there's no rush hour.
- Bike: You can bike to downtown, Lake Michigan, and the Kettle Moraine, all via trails and low-speed roads. We have a bicycle available for you to borrow. Additional bikes may be available; please ask if interested.
- Bus: A bus stop is 1 mile away.
- Boat: The Sheboygan River is navigable by kayak much of the year. We have 2 kayaks with 2 adult life jackets and 4 life jackets for youth to choose from. The rental fee is $20 for each kayak for the duration of your stay. The kayaks are stored near the house, which is about 300 feet from the river. For a trip under one hour, you can start from the house and kayak downstream to River Park or start at the Old Plank Road Trailhead and paddle down to the house. Or take a 4-hour voyage all the way to Lake Michigan. You’ll need a vehicle that can transport the kayaks.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Golf
- Swimming
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Horse Stables
- Water sports
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Airport
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
No smoking anywhere on property.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) and a 25% deposit using a choice of payments: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal. The deposit is collected in advance on behalf of the host to protect against no show or late cancellations (within 7 days of arrival). You then pay your host the balance due on arrival. The 25% deposit payment is made to the host 2 business days after your scheduled arrival date. This deposit payment will only be refunded if you cancel the booking at least 7 full days prior to arrival.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.