A quaint city with lots to offer, Wauwatosa in Wisconsin hails a rich culture and history as evident in many Victorian-style architectures and historic sites spread all over the city. Crediting to its “small-town feel,” Wauwatosa is a perfect getaway destination for those who prefer a more relaxed and quiet environment. The city has a bunch of exciting places for families to check out, including Hoyt Park, a great place for recreational activities, and Hart Park, a sports facility. If you happen to be in town, don’t forget to visit these local gems: North Mural Arts District, Tosa Farmers Market, and The Village - a historic district where you’ll find just about everything, including boutiques, fine dining, recreation facilities, parks, and more. If you’re visiting soon, you may wanna check out this list of the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
1. Cozy one-bedroom apartment with parking (from USD 104)
This modern one-bedroom apartment is ideal for families or groups of five. It features a spacious bedroom that comes with a comfy king-size bed and a 4k TV with Roku channels. The place has an expansive open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area. The living room has a big leather sofa bed, a 55-inch 4K TV, and a study/work corner. Feel free to cook your favorite meals in the fully furnished kitchen. A true home away from home, this apartment comes with everything — wifi, fresh linens, toiletries, high chairs for kids, and a printer for when you have to work. Moreover, the bathroom features a tub where you can have a relaxing bath after a long day outside. There’s parking space and laundry facilities in the basement. Shops, restaurants, and attractions are conveniently close to the property, as well.
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) great space and comfy bedCleanliness:
the apartment was very cleanthe spot was super clean secure and trendythe room is very spacious and cleanthe space was exactly as the images showed and was very cleanperfect if you're going to the zoo literally right across the street very comfortable bed and very clean aptHost:
cheryl was a great hostgreat space and a great hostgreat place and great host before checking in the host made sure that i felt very welcomeRead more reviewsLocation:
will definitely consider this place in the futureit's very fortunate that this was close to anytime fitness target and trader joe'sthis place was superb great location lovely accommodations sparkling clean
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2. Modern one-bedroom apartment with king-sized bed (from USD 115)
This one-bedroom apartment provides hotel-like accommodation. It features a bright and upscale interior with white walls, modern furniture, and chic decorations. The big glass windows also add to the airy ambiance of the place. The well-decorated living room is spacious and features a queen-size sofa bed that can sleep two people at night. The kitchen has a lot of storage space and is fully equipped with modern appliances and cooking utensils. Moreover, the bedroom features a king-size bed ready to give guests a good night’s sleep. The bathroom is big and tidy with a large sink, a large lighted mirror, a bathtub, and a hot shower. There are two TVs in the house — one in the living room and another one in the bedroom. The laundry room is located in the basement.
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nice accommodations in a great locationreally great apt and locationvery clean apartment and walking distance to restaurants shops an the bike pathclean stylish apt great location charming building
3. Bohemian-style guesthouse (from USD 93)
Located within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and attractions, this beautiful two-bedroom guesthouse can accommodate up to five guests, perfect for families and groups of friends. The entire place is decorated in Bohemian style with charming artworks from local artists adorning every wall. Its atmosphere is bright and airy thanks to big glass windows letting natural light in. Each room in the house is spacious and well-decorated. The living room is perfect for lounging, while the kitchen is a home in itself for those who love food and cooking. There’s a separate dining room where you’ll find a round table with cute bamboo chairs. Both bedrooms feature a queen-size bed. Back in the living room, there’s a comfy couch that you can turn into a bed for extra sleeping space.
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the beds and pillows were comfortable and the air conditioning kept us comfortablethoughtful touches like spare toiletries and kitchen supplies so very welcoming and responsivewell stocked kitchen great wifi and nice eating area are just a few reasons to stay herethe space is very cozy and i really appreciated all the small details that were attended toCleanliness:
truly beautiful and sparkling cleanwe had a great stay very clean and accommodatingthe place was super clean cute and easy to findclean quiet relaxing and easily accessiblevery clean and was full of everything you needed and moreHost:
she is a great hostjanean was a wonderful hosthost went above and beyond in terms of hospitality highly recommended:) the host was very thoughtful and left no detail outhost is thoughtful and easy to work withRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is greata cute place which is in a great location for shopping & diningthe location is great toothe location is pretty close to downtown milwaukee and just minutes from miller parkgreat location within walking distance to wauwatosa restaurants and shops
4. Lovely second-floor apartment with balcony (from USD 93)
This charming second-floor apartment is located in a vibrant neighborhood near shops, restaurants, famous attractions. It comes with two spacious bedrooms — one with a queen-size bed and another one with a double-sized bed. The entire place has an airy ambiance thanks to big glass windows adorning every room. Perfect for couples and groups of four, this apartment is complete with an expansive living room, a large dining room, and a fully furnished kitchen. You can also enjoy hot showers and relaxing baths in the well-kept bathroom. If you want some scenery and fresh air, you can always step outside on the balcony, the perfect spot to have your morning coffee or afternoon drink.
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2) an impressively stocked kitchen with more than just the basics so i could cook whatever i neededCleanliness:
such a clean and bright houseit is exceptionally clean and decorated wellgreat clean and accommodating placethe apartment was very clean and comfortableit is clean well appointed and has charm in the best sense of the termHost:
andy was a great host and went above and beyond to make us feel welcomeandy truly deserves his status as a super hostandy makes sure you feel right at home and is an amazing hostgreat host & only a text message awayi do not know if i have encountered a more caring hostRead more reviewsLocation:
very quiet but easy walking distance to restaurants and easy driving distance to milwaukeegreat location so many cool things to do at a walking distance from herethe location was perfect for what we were looking forthe location to anywhere in the milwaukee area is greatclose to restaurants and shopping although i stayed in most of the time to relax
5. Charming 1972 house with private yard (from USD 137)
This lovely 1972 house is warm and cozy inside. An ideal vacation home for families, this humble abode has three bedrooms that can comfortably accommodate up to five guests. The living room features a large sectional sofa and a flat-screen TV with Netflix and Roku channels, while the kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances. If you have kids, the private yard would be a nice place for them to play while you prepare for an afternoon barbecue. Morning coffees are best enjoyed in the outdoor lounge area. At night, you can sit around the fire pit and share conversations over a cold beer. There are two bathrooms in this house, both are newly renovated and one even comes with a bathtub. Parking spaces and laundry facilities will be provided for guests’ convenience.
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very clean and very comfortable rentalthe house was clean and welcomingthis house is beautiful and super cleanRead more reviewsLocation:
it’s a great safe locationbeautiful home in a great locationthe location is amazing and there is private parking in the backgreat house and awesome location lots of great restaurants and bars nearbynice walking the parkway nearby
6. Three-bedroom house with private yard (from USD 285)
This charming house features a grassy fenced-in backyard and a quaint patio. It has three bedrooms, one of which has a king-size bed and the other two have a queen-size bed. The well-equipped kitchen is spacious, while the cozy living room features a large sectional couch where everyone can gather around to watch on the big TV. The dining area has a big table for six, and the bathroom has a hot shower. This house also comes with a TV room, a gym, and parking space. It has everything that you’ll need, including wifi, fresh linens, and toiletries. It’s also only minutes away from shops, restaurants, and attractions.
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very clean very spacious i loved itthe house was clean and rebecca was a great and quick communicatorclean with an amazing hostvery clean comfortable spacious relaxing and safe i felt like i was at homespent a great weekend at this super quiet clean pet-friendly house in a great locationHost:
she is an amazing host always availablerebecca was a great hostthe host is very gracious and accommodating and the home is a cozy spacea responsive host with a great placeowner super sweet and responds within minutes of contacting herRead more reviewsLocation:
outstanding location- close to everythingvery close to downtown milwaukee driving like 20 minutes mostlocation is nice easy by highway and grocery store down the streetthe neighborhood is so quiet and gorgeouswe couldn’t imagine a better place to stay with our dogs
7. Two-bedroom apartment with private balcony (from USD 115)
This lovely second-floor apartment has a homey feel that will make guests feel welcome as soon as they step inside. The well-organized interior has a warm ambiance, and beautiful wooden furniture adorns the entire place. There’s a big reclining sofa in the living room that makes you wanna sit back and relax. The kitchen is well equipped with modern appliances and cooking utensils. Here, you can cook your favorite meals, which you can eat in the spacious dining room. The apartment has two bedrooms that can accommodate up to four guests, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a basement laundry room. It also comes with a private balcony that overlooks the backyard garden — a great spot for reading or getting some fresh air.
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plenty of room for us to spread out cook meals play cards and restperfection easy check in warm and cozy amenities every details was planned out in advanceit is immaculate all the furnishings and beds are new ( a great night’s sleep ) and updatedthe beds were awesomeperfect table for late night board gamesCleanliness:
the place was clean and beyond comfortablecheck in was easy and we arrived to a very clean placebarbara and fitz's place is spacious clean and very comfortablethe stay was fantastic super clean very clear and responsive communication easy to check in and outit’s clean and close to local attractionsHost:
barbara and fritz are very kind people and we appreciated their very quick response time to requestsbarb and fritz are great hostswe would recommend their place wholeheartedly and they were excellent hoststhey were very communicative and check-in was easy and streamlined especially for these timesbarbara and fritz were excellent hosts - always very responsive and available if we ever needed themRead more reviewsLocation:
and the location is great for strolling around wauwatosa - walkable to north avenue the village etcthe place is in a fantastic location—so close to walk or drive for great meals and activitiesrestaurants were within walking distance and we enjoyed trying some new placesfor families needing to stay close to children's hospital this is a great choicewe were close to our daughter's appointments and had a beautiful place to rest
8. Homey studio apartment near city center (from USD 75)
This studio apartment is highly recommended for couples and solo travelers looking for a place near the city center. The entire place is cozy, well-equipped, and comes at a very reasonable price. This studio is complete with a queen-size bed, a bathroom with a hot shower, a kitchen with modern appliances, a quaint dining nook, and a work desk for those traveling for business or work. Guests will have access to wifi, a flat-screen TV, and a parking space as well as toiletries and fresh linens. Shops, restaurants, and various attractions are within walking distance from the property.
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only downfall was weak wifi so luckily we were on a holiday and not there for workwell-equipped kitchen spacious shower and fantastic amenitiesthe tv and wifi worked great and it’s a convenient locationand of course i couldn't finish this review without mentioning the shower:) yes it was orgasmic lolthe amenities are top notch and mary makes sure your stay is comfortableCleanliness:
it’s clean comfortable and quietvery clean nice place to stayit was clean and really decorated nicelymary's place was clean and privateclean and well decorated place and need to try the amazing showerHost:
mary was a great hostmary was extremely friendly and a great hostmary was an excellent host and this space was lovelymary responded quickly and was very helpfulalso mary was kind enough to allow me a very early check in which was much appreciatedRead more reviewsLocation:
cute space and convenient locationthe location is perfectgreat location in the heart of tosacharming place in a great locationthe location is great as well
9. Charming loft apartment with balcony (from USD 108)
This two-bedroom loft apartment can accommodate up to four guests. It is located in a safe and quiet neighborhood that’s conveniently close to The Village — a vibrant commercial district where you’ll find various shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The well-equipped place gives off an intimate ambiance. There’s a fluffy couch in the living room where you can sit back and relax while reading a book or watching your favorite show. There’s also a dedicated workspace where guests can work or study. The kitchen is fully furnished with modern appliances and a pleasant dining table is placed by the window. The bathroom has been recently renovated and comes with a bathtub. Moreover, this apartment comes with a private balcony where guests can hang out and dine al fresco.
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we enjoyed having our morning coffee on the patio and playing nightly board games in the living roomi loved the details like the houndstooth wall and the artwork in the bedroom and the kitchencomfortable bed nice bathroom okay kitchen that opens to outdoor deckthe bed was comfy and the balcony off the kitchen was lovelyenjoy the ambiance of wauwatosa from this cozy immaculate perch on a hillCleanliness:
the loft was clean and had very soft towelsit was very clean and i felt comfortable thereclean and comfortable with great communication by the hostbed was very comfortable and all sheets and towels were cleanthe apartment was clean comfortable and had everything we neededHost:
garrett is a receptive and helpful hostnice place to stay garrett responds quickly to all questions and is super helpfulgarett was extremely accommodating and responsivegarrett was flexible and responsive before and during my staygarrett was very responsive and easy to work withRead more reviewsLocation:
location was ideal and close to many thingsthe location was convenient safe and walkablehis loft is located in a safe older neighborhood close to grocery stores and restaurantsthe location is really great — walking distance to several grocery dining and entertainment spotssuper cute quiet cozy space
10. Chic two-bedroom suite in Glenview Heights (from USD 90)
This two-bedroom guest suite is on the second floor of a beautiful house in a friendly neighborhood. Perfect for small families or groups of four, this suite is tailored to suit the needs of every guest. It features a chic and cozy interior complete with a living space, a mini-kitchen filled with modern appliances, and a tidy bathroom with a tub-and-shower feature. There’s free wifi and a flat-screen TV for indoor entertainment. If you’re in town for work, the place also has a dedicated workspace that you can use. Additionally, you’ll have access to the patio where you can enjoy morning coffees and do some grilling if you’re into barbecues. Conveniently, you’re also free to use the laundry facilities down in the basement.
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laura & chris exceeded our hopes with their beautifully designed apartment including great amenities and detailswe especially appreciated the little touches like shampoo and conditioner in the bathroombeds are & furniture is comfortable & cleanmany thoughtful amenities and well maintained to make us feel comfortable during covidtheir suite upstairs is a fantastic and comfortable space with a living room and studyCleanliness:
everything was clean and comfortableclean private and very pleasantfantastic space very clean and well doneit's super clean and comfortablethe house was very clean and organizedHost:
wonderful hosts everything was perfectthe hosts are extremely accommodating and friendlythey provided a nice list of restaurants that was helpful tooa must stay host were nicelaura and christ were excellent hosts and responded quickly to my questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
the neighborhood is very safe and close to the gymthis place is fantastic great location near awesome restaurants and entertainment spotseasy check in and check out great location in the wauwatosa neighborhoodawesome location and spotlessin a great quite location that has easy access to major roads and amenities
Discover peace and beauty in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Now’s your chance to unwind, have fun, and get inspired. Discover your inner peace and a hidden passion for art and history when you visit Wauwatosa, a quite quaint and quiet city in Wisconsin with lots of amazing stuff to offer. For the best place to stay, check out any of the Airbnb vacation rentals listed above.
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