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All-inclusive, "up north" retreat feel 15 miles from downtown MKE I Stay for RNC

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
New Berlin, WI
  • Brookfield Square Mall
    10 min drive
  • Carroll University
    13 min drive
  • The Corners of Brookfield
    13 min drive
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    22 min drive

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The main floor kitchen, with dishwasher and plenty of utensils and cookware

Sleeps up to 30 people comfortably, there's karaoke pool table and so much more.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (9)
The price is NZ$2,074
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Sleeps up to 30 people comfortably, there's karaoke pool table and so much more.

About the area

New Berlin

Located in New Berlin, this farm stay is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Moorland Road Golf Center and Little Muskego Lake. .This farm stay is 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Lake Michigan and 15 mi (24.2 km) from Fiserv Forum.
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What's nearby

  • Brookfield Square Mall - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Milwaukee County Zoo - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Wisconsin State Fair Park - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Mayfair Mall - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
  • American Family Field - 17 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 20 min drive
  • Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Berlin Ale House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪John J Malone Park - ‬19 min walk

About this property

All-inclusive, "up north" retreat feel 15 miles from downtown MKE I Stay for RNC

Applewood Farms is a fabulous multi-purpose retreat nestled between I-43/I-94. We are located 20 minutes west of downtown Milwaukee and 10 minutes east of Waukesha. If you are a larger group attending Harley Fest or the RNC, you've found your perfect stay.

Our home was established more than 35 years ago by Ricca, Steve and their six kids. Since then, we have hosted hundreds of gatherings, showers, celebrations, parties, dinners and overnight stays -- for guests of all ages, from all walks of life and from all over the world.

Our four-bedroom, four-bath homestead is set on 5+ acres with an apple orchard, vegetable gardens, large deck, party grill, swimming pool/poolbar (seasonal), jacuzzi bathtub suite, pool table, board games, "Alexa" radio, multiple kitchens, bags/corn hole, fire pit, nearby park with hiking trails, poker room, unlimited parking and barn with views from the "sunset room". We have been told the pictures don't do it justice!

Applewood Farms is the perfect home-away-from-home for large groups, families and adventure travelers. Camping out in the orchard is OK.

*Please note that this is our family home, which we still live in, so we do have some family pictures, etc.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Your entertainment is provided with smart speakers and a DVD player. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination featuring a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this farm stay include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ricca Voboril

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Cycling
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Note from host: Outside only.

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Jetted bath
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Private pool

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

All-inclusive, "up north" retreat feel 15 miles from downtown MKE I Stay for RNC Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House for Large Gathering
We used Ricca's house for a bachelor party. The outdoor bar was perfect to hang out and watch college football all day.

8/10 Good

Crystal B., Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway for 7 couples
Our group was 7 couples, getting away for a long weekend. Our plan was to arrive Friday afternoon, hang at the house, swim in the pool, and order in. Saturday we were heading to a couple breweries and then a Brewers & Cubs game. The location, size, and amenities of the house are great. I had communicated with Ricca several times before arriving and she was always very prompt and accommodating to our early check-in request. The house has everything you could possibly need regarding supplies, linens, kitchen utensils, etc. House is huge - we all had (very comfortable) beds and were able to spread out and have spaces to ourselves. Unfortunately the pool heater was broken during our stay so we were unable to swim. This was disappointing as that had been a major part of our plan for Friday and arriving earlier. The pool (looked) amazing and the poolhouse was great though. They also have an awesome firepit that we did use. This was different than about 10 other VRBO experiences we have had however, in that this property is their actual home. There are family pictures throughout the house, food in the fridges, etc. Some people in our group did not mind, but some were a little unnerved to be staying/sleeping in someone else's actual bed and having their things all around. We all had a fantastic time, and I do recommend the property for a large group gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Amazing backyard and pool
Ricca is very flexible on check in which helped us since we had ppl coming from different areas. The house has everything. From towels and pool floaties to every kitchen utensil you can think of. All kinds of board games. We had a great time there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Casey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baseball Families
We had a great time - thank you Ricca for making us feel welcomed and all the special attention you gave us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicky L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We have rented many properties and this one was by FAR the best!! Ricca and Steve are so accommodating and nice! We couldn’t have asked for a better time with our friends! Oh ya and the pool guy Rick is awesome too! Shout out to applewood farms for the fun times we had!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ted Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Venue for a family reunion
We held our family reunion at Applewood Farm over the July 4rth Holiday and could not have been more happy with this venue. We have a large family with three generations attending. While the sleeping arrangements could only accommodate a couple families, the pool area, house and grounds comfortable handled our band of 37 attendees with there comings and goings - it never felt crowded. It really was the perfect venue and allowed us to hang out together for several days easily. Ricca and Tom were incredibly accommodating and helpful and made all the toys and tools available to really do this right. Plus its also close to several hotels and other amenities so no one needed to drive far if they did not stay on the property or to get something. Tom and Ricca really made us feel at home in their home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Look no further, this is it!
I stayed at Ricca's beautiful property with 13 of my closest friends. We had an absolute blast and made memories to last a lifetime! Ricca was fabulous and showed us everything we needed to know about the property. When we had a question about the grill her husband came by right away to help us out. The pool and pool bar are INCREDIBLE. There were tons of rafts for us to use, too. We all would highly recommend and hope to stay again soon!

8/10 Good

Jennifer V.

Bachelorette party weekend
What a wonderful house and a wonderful weekend! We had a blast in the pool all weekend and the weather held up. We had all the amenities and room we could imagine. Such a fun space and the back yard is great! Thank you for letting us stay st your house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

I highly recommend this home!
The pool area here cannot be beat! There was plenty of beds for our guests to sleep and big common areas to hang out in. Ricca was wonderful and very accommodating to our needs and flexible with our check in and out times. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

linda V.

A little piece of heaven
Wish we had more time to enjoy this beautiful place. We were in Milwaukee for our niece's wedding and had family come in from Florida and Washington state. It was great to be able to relax and enjoy our family gathering by the pool area. The house was absolutely charming. Plenty of room for everyone. Will definitely stay again. Thank you to our host for letting us enjoy a little piece of heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Grace D.

More then great
Amazing,quite and beautiful home.. I would so recommend it to family and friends and definitely go back...

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O., Sleepy Hollow, Il

Wedding weekend
Owner was so kind and helpful, showing us all around and making sure we had all we needed. This was a wonderful home for our sons wedding weekend. We were all comfortable and had tons of space. The distance to all the wedding events was perfect, only 30min to downtown .We hope to someday be back to enjoy that awesome pool. Thank you for making it perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa V.

No better place to stay in the Greater Milwaukee area
Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, a genuine home feel, gracious owners and everything you need under one roof!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Wonderful Stay! Exactly what we were hoping for.
The house was perfect for our needs. The pictures don't do it justice. We had 19 people there and never felt crowded. The pool area is everything you could hope for from music, kitchen, bathroom, tv, etc. Having this house available in the future would make us consider coming to Milwaukee again even though we don't have much need to. Thank you for everything Ricca.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Staff Trip
We had a wonderful time. The property is gorgeous and the owners are very welcoming. Would definitely recommend for larger groups. The pool bar area was awesome for watching football and relaxing as a group. We spent most of our time in that area and the pool. Lots of games and pool toys available as well. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Amazing weekend!
We hosted a bachelorette party for 15 people and had the most amazing weekend!! The pool was perfect! Heated, diving board, tons of pool chairs and pool floats (including a swan :) The pool side cabana had a little kitchen with a refrigerator / freezer and great counter space to set out food, and there was a bathroom right next to the cabana. And a karaoke machine!! And a TV to watch the game from the pool too. The house fit 15 people very comfortably, and the 4 bathrooms / showers were perfect. We also liked having a separate kitchen / bar area in the rec space inside. Overall it was a phenomenal weekend... wouldn't change a thing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Lots of room and a pool!
This large totally updated farm house provided plenty of sleeping and connecting space for our women's retreat. The perfectly maintained pool was an awesome bonus. The orchard grounds are fun to wander around as well . Ricca, the owner, is friendly and helpful. There is a farm cat, that did not come inside while we were there, but people with severe allergies should be aware.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

John K., Illinois

All good.
Owners friendly, helpful and responded quickly to each request. Cool in the basement area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Wonderful = Outstanding
Over the years I have stay at many properties. Most were very nice, but this one was outstanding. It was all you could ask for and more. We were in town for a wedding and we were able to hold the bridal shower and rehearsal dinner there with plenty of room for everyone.We ended up spending a lot of time at the house because it was so nice. We loved the pool and the fire pit, I would highly recommend this property to anyone staying in the area. Choose this place first. The owners are wonderful wonderful people and a joy to meet. They go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable. Thank you for such a great experience Steve and Ricca. May God bless you both

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Great family weekend
We stayed at Steve and Ricca's home for a family reunion. The location was great - easy trip into the city, the setting was lovely, the home gave us plenty of room to spread out and yet gather together to eat or play games, the pool and pool bar were the perfect place for everyone to relax and enjoy each others company. Ricca was a gracious hostess and we had everything we needed for a fantastic weekend. Thanks Steve and Ricca!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Julie R.

Large "homey" house & grounds with wonderful outdoor areas for group fun.
Attentive owners and an expansive place for bigger groups. Lots of amenities allow for a variety of activities and ways to enjoy the time there with one another. There is a cat, for those with allergies. Plan ahead with owner if you need storage space (drawers, cabinets, refrigerator).

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

What a lovely country retreat! Wonderful trip! Loved the generous spirit of the owners!
Home was large and great for our family reunion. Barn, orchard, and pool. Wonderful for lots of unstructured time together. We had a group of 7 extended family members aged 55-87. Perfect for all, and there was room for more. Ricca and Steve were wonderful to work with, very nice and approachable. Generous with their home, and they have an infectious enthusiasm for life.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Awesome Weekend!
Great place to enjoy my brother's bachelor party. Plenty of space, loved the pool/bar. Owners were there when we arrived and provided us with everything we needed! Looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Mike J.

Here kitty kitty
The owners, Steve and Ricca, were very nice and their home was more than spacious enough to accommodate my kids and 6 grandkids. The problem arose when we got there and were informed that they had a cat that had to be let into the house to eat. I told Ricca that I was allergic to cats and she said they kept it out of the top floor bedrooms but not the master bedroom that my husband and I slept in. The cat was outside most of the time, but came to the back door when it wanted to come in and eat. Twice we all went to bed while the cat was still outside and my husband and I were awakened at 4:00 a.m. by the cat meowing outside the French door in the master bedroom wanting to come in. There was no mention of the cat on the VRBO website when I booked the house ( my daughter and I checked the website twice). I told Ricca she should put it on there for other people who may be allergic to cats or don't like cats or want to feed one when they are on vacation. If everyone in your party likes cats then this is a great rental for you.

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Beautiful! And huge!!
The pictures do not do this home justice. It is massive. The grounds are beautiful. Our weather was not great, but we were still able to enjoy the spacious inside of this home. Plenty of space for the 16 guests we had with us this weekend. Absolutely recommend for anyone planning a trip to Milwaukee area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017