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Stylish Historic Upper Steps from Downtown, Shops + Holiday Festivities

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and patio

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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In the heart of Lake Country, The Blue Belle offers a charming Victorian retreat. Perfect for relaxation and adventure, this historic gem features a full kitchen, high-speed internet, and in-suite washer/dryer. Unwind in the reading nook or explore nearby lakes for swimming and boating.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stylish Historic Upper Steps from Downtown, Shops + Holiday Festivities

✨Looking for a memorable Wisconsin getaway? The Blue Belle offers a one-of-a-kind stay, blending Victorian charm with modern comforts.
📍Perfectly situated in the heart of Lake Country, The Blue Belle is located on a main street that leads you to shops, restaurants, lakes and popular wedding venues—all just a short walk away.
🗓️Traveling with a larger group, your preferred dates taken or traveling with a furry friend 🐶? Reach out for details on other listings in the area.

*The space*

The Blue Belle is a beautifully preserved Victorian gem, full of historic charm—perfect for both vacationers and business travelers. The unit is located on the second floor and requires climbing stairs, in keeping with the home’s original design and character.

🍴Full kitchen, stocked with cooking utensils and serving ware
🍽️Dining room table with seating for 6

✔️Full kitchen, stocked with cooking utensils and serving ware
✔️Complimentary coffee/ tea station
✔️ High speed internet + smart TV
✔️In-suite washer and dryer
✔️Workstation desk with chair
✔️Reading nook with stunning character
✔️Fresh linens + clean towels
✔️Dedicated parking stalls
✔️ Extra comfy beds!
Like to stay busy with activities? Visit all the nearby Lakes swimming, boating, kayaking, fishing, and 22,000 acre Kettle Moraine State forest and hike, mountain bike, horseback or ski.

We think our location is 5 stars! We are located.....

- 30 minutes to Milwaukee
- 1 hour to Madison
- 2 hours to Chicago
- 90 minutes to the Fox Cities
- 2 hours to Green Bay

We are also within 30 minutes of countless stunning wedding venues. Some of our favorites include:
🥂The Carriage House
🥂The Commodore
🥂Red Circle Inn
🥂Lac La Belle
🥂Golden Mast
🥂Western Lakes

*Guest Access*
You will have access to the entire rental unit, and your own two parking stalls! Smart key code will be given and keys in the unit will be provided.

⚠️Please note that while all guests are welcome, we want to make sure to note that this is an upper unit (second and third floor) of a home that REQUIRES CLIMBING OF STAIRS to enter the unit and within the unit, so this might not be a good fit for those with different abilities or mobility challenges. Being an older Victorian home, it also does have some unique ceiling heights and slopes to be aware of. Safety and comfort of our guests is top priority!⚠️

*Other details to note*
If you want any additional recommendations of activities, recreation, dining, etc. in the area, we have many local recommendations in our Welcome Book upon your arrival!

The Blue Belle is a non-smoking residence. No smoking of any kind (cigars, vaping, e-cigarettes, etc.) is permitted.

This is a quiet neighborhood with neighbors nearby.Please respect everyone, and everything as if it were your own. This property is part of a 4-plex home, so please respect our quiet hours of 10:00pm-8:00am while being considerate of noise levels at all times

There is a $100.00 fee charged if the key to The Blue Belle is lost. That is what it costs to have the locks changed to protect future guests, and us.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Map
Oconomowoc, WI

What's nearby

  • Lac La Belle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oconomowoc Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fowler Lake Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Oconomowoc Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maxim's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cornerstone Sports Pub & Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Etcetera - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crafty Cow - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish Historic Upper Steps from Downtown, Shops + Holiday Festivities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stylish Historic Upper Steps from Downtown, Shops + Holiday Festivities ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish Historic Upper Steps from Downtown, Shops + Holiday Festivities ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stylish Historic Upper Steps from Downtown, Shops + Holiday Festivities located?

Located in the heart of Oconomowoc, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Lac La Belle, Theatre On Main and Oakbrook-Eser Studios and Gallery. Oconomowoc Gallery and Oconomowoc Historical Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Stylish Historic Upper Steps from Downtown, Shops + Holiday Festivities Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family stay in Oconomowoc!

Lovely, very clean, charming apartment in Oconomowoc. Highly recommend for families with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Get Away to the Blue Belle

Absolutely wonderful stay at the Blue Belle!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

The location is ideal for walking to all of the restaurants, bars, and shops in downtown Oconomowoc. The home is clean and modern. We will definitely stay here again when we return to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O., Peoria, IL/Tampa,FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house

Place was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Art and Ingrid S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute Victorian

Property was perfect. Super cute, clean, cozy. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a great location!

This was the perfect location for our family while visiting our father at the Shorehaven senior living facility nearby. The unit was well appointed and clean, and the hosts were accommodating and responsive. We will definitely stay here again when we return to Oconomowoc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property in a great town!

We were so pleased with this property! It was tastefully decorated and everything was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect, a quick drive to downtown and very accessible to the freeway. The kitchen was very well equipped and we weren't in want for any amenity. We would recommend this property to our family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We really enjoyed our stay! The home is clean and decor is cute. The beds and furniture were very comfortable. The home had everything we needed. The hosts communicated well. We loved walking into town. It’s close to a small beach front lake access. We will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M., Dallas, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location was excellent, property is awesome

Was attending activities in downtown Oconomowoc. Property is within a 10 minute walk from downtown (a short 4 blocks). Property was awesome. Owners/property manager know what's going on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic home

Absolutely fantastic stay and would love to stay here again. The property is perfect and has everything you think you may need. We were only 3 adults but you could comfortably fit more than that. We were in the area for bike races at Trek headquarters, and it was so nice to have a great kitchen to cook meals in. The beds were comfortable and loved how cozy each room felt. Easy instructions for check in/out as well. We will definitely look here first next year if we come back to this race!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Bell Heaven

We were here to celebrate the Life of my nephew, Andy Flick. This is where Andy grew up and it was a most fitting place for his final resting. The comfortable charm of the Blue Bell made it the perfect place to stay The beds were comfortable, the place was immaculate and the hosts go overboard with small touches. I would recommend the Blue Bell to everyone and intend to return one day for a longer time and just for the shear pleasure. Everything is so close……fun good restaurants, a short walk to the lake……just an all around perfect place to stay. They have taken an attic and made it a cozy modern home that makes you want to just curl up in one of the “reading nooks” with one of the many good books they provide. Even the neighbors were extremely friendly and welcoming. Checking in and out was a breeze. The owners were immediately responsive to any questions, before our visit and during. I hope they don’t change one thing about the place before I get back.
Andy Pandy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf Trip

My father and I stayed at the Blue Belle for 3 nights while on a golf trip playing The Club at Lac La Belle golf course. We were extremely happy with the property and the hosts. We could not have had a better time and the place was exactly as advertised. We would absolutely stay here again. We were only a short walk to downtown and the lake which was great. I also would highly recommend going to dinner at the Italian restaurant Lago Su Bella which was about 4 blocks away. The view of the lake from the restaurant was great and the Ricotta Gnocchi was unbelievable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

Everything was as shown in the listing. It was very clean, comfortable and well-appointed. There were thoughtful touches throughout, and the bedrooms were very unique. Jason communicated everything we needed to know in a timely manner, and check-in/check-out was a breeze. Oconomowoc is a cool town with beautiful neighborhoods, a good amount of outdoor activities and a nice selection of shops and restaurants. What a great place to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable stay!

I've rented a lot of Vrbo type properties over the years and this is by far the best I've ever been to. The attention to detail, the wonderful styling, a million little loving touches put in… It's obvious that the hosts care deeply and have put every single but of expert hospitality into this rental. I've never felt more at home, and it's in a beautiful area to boot! When I couldn't find coffee, I asked the host about it and almost immediately a bag of organic coffee was delivered outside of our door. Incredible! I couldn't recommend this place more highly and would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

vincent e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Daughter's wedding

Misleading info as unit on second and third floors. Excessive stairs!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

VRBO gem

The Blue Bell was a lovely historic home a short walk from downtown Oconomowoc. The property has lots of character and has been renovated to retain its charm and also have the conveniences travelers desire. Plenty of room to relax and also working areas for remote workers. The hosts were very responsive. The kitchen, bathrooms, and coffee nook were all well stocked. Would highly recommend this property and these hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick c.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

It was great

All good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, modern, spacious luxury apartment in Downtown Oconomowoc

We loved this beautiful, clean, lux apartment and only wished we had more time to enjoy it! The space is charming with historic bones and cozy modern design and plenty of room for our family of 4 (including teenagers who like to have their own space!). Everything was immaculately clean. We rent a lot of vacation homes and the Blue Belle really hits all the details -- e.g. the bedding/beds here were lux and very high quality, which is always such a plus. Location-wise, you are a very short stroll to the beach and downtown Oconomowoc, and close to all of lake country. Overall, we were so impressed with the Blue Belle that I made a note of the owner's full set of properties because we would 100% stay at any of their homes the next time we are in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay at Blue Belle

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Blue Belle. It was very nicely decorated, it had all the amenities we could have hoped for, and the communication with Jason & Melissa was great. The location was also great as we were able to walk right to the downtown area, restaurants, and lakes. Thank you for having us Jason & Melissa
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P., Milwaukee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

Our group of six had a wonderful time in this large and clean home. It’s bigger and nicer than it looks in the pictures even. It was very well appointed with coffee fixings and lots of good cooking tools, wine glasses, etc. everyone thought it was cute for our girls weekend, and was nice and walkable to downtown yet still quiet and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Great stay w ideal location for access to town and beach. Loved the place and the owner’s attention to detail. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G., Scottsdale AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous property!!

The place was so cute, clean, well stocked, comfortable and, great location! We would absolutely stay here again on our next visit to Oconomowoc,!! We loved the house :)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette F., ChicagoIL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

We needed a place to stay for a family gathering in Oconomowoc. The rental was conveniently located just blocks from downtown. The apartment was very clean and very charming. There was an ample supply of towels and other necessities in the rental. I would highly recommend the apartment for those able to do steps. I would rent again if the need should arise. Lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mallory H., Franklin, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

This is a great property in a great location. My wife and I each commented on the attention to detail, so many little things that were done to make it more comfortable. The reading room is super cool and it was easy to feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just lovely.

The property has so many thoughtful touches for an away-from-home stay. This was our 3rd time here (my first but my family's 3rd) and I loved it. Very clean and comfortable and a great location. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022