James and his wife made me feel very welcome and comfortable. I rarely heard them in the upstairs unit and had plenty of privacy. The bedroom was very basic but that was perfect for what I needed. With the living room/office (opening to the bedroom) and a small kitchen, the unit had everything I was looking for (except TV, which I didn't need). The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful, and within walking distance of restaurants and pubs downtown. Overall a great value, and I will look for this again the next time I visit West Bend!

Very hospitable and amiable

Yes, the listing was accurate. Very clean and comfortable. Kitchen was great! Quiet neighborhood. James was very welcoming....he was on time, smiling, and helpful. I was highly recommend this host and place.

Excellent location! Comfortable place to stay in a quiet neighborhood. If you go over the weekend be sure to check out the farmer's market - you won't regret it. Jim & Wendy were both very pleasant and easy to work with.

Small & Quaint.. The Internet was very choppy , so I really couldn't finish my work. Would've been nice to have cable. Other than that James and his wife were very warm & welcoming, even helped me out in a slight dilemma. In for that I'm very grateful

I was early and found everything I needed do to the awesome directions and communications I had with James. Everything was clean and fresh. It was a very nice experience for my first time.

James was at the house at the designated time to welcome me. The home was clean and the bed was comfortable. Great location in downtown West Bend. Flyers were available for suggestions for places to eat and things to do.

It was a great experience. James and his wife were there to welcome me when I arrived and showed me around. I had a great experience and highly recommend them.

Hosts were very nice and the place was clean and welcoming. Would totally recommend anyone to stay here!

Kaela is a gracious hostess, and has a wonderfully comfortable bed in the guest room, very helpful husband (thanks for the coffee John!), and entertaining pets. Appreciated the hi speed internet and breakfast, as well as offer of off-street parking and code-entry if I had been returning from dinner later than expected.

Very comfy bed and pillows!! Enjoyed my stay.

Had an awesome stay! This was my first Airbnb stay and I am very impressed with Kaela, her husband and their accommodations. Very welcoming, clean and comfortable. Will definitely use again when in the area. Thanks for a great first experience with Airbnb.

I've stayed with Kaela and Jon multiple times and they are wonderful hosts! I always enjoy my stay and have everything I need.

Kaela was at home when we arrived at Saturday afternoon. She let us park our car at the drive way, and put our bikes in the garage at night. The neighborhood was quiet, but close to restaurants on Main St. We helped ourselves around, and was helped by Kaela when we needed something. I felt comfortable hanging out in the common areas or when we just wanted to watch TV in our room. Kaela has a curious husky, and a quiet cat =)

This was a great home to stay in. It is air conditioned, clean, room in the frig to put your items, a tv in your room. They have a beautiful, playful husky and a cat (if you like animals) and Kaela and her husband are great hosts. Very friendly. I highly recommend staying here.

Clean and welcoming. Recommended.

Ron's lake house has everything a lake house needs. The beds are comfy and the shower is warm. The kitchen is clean and has just about everything necessary. When the water warms up, the area would likely be great for swimming too! The only draw back that we've noticed was the sump pump runs throughout the night, even if it hadn't rained recently. Other than that, great place!

I really liked the rustic feel and being on the lake. We had a nice, quiet visit without wifi and distractions. My kids loved the setting and they saw wild turkeys, deer, and cardinals. We would stay there again.

No frills cabin right on the lake with a beautiful view. Ron was very easy to communicate with and available if we needed anything. I would check with Ron before your trip if you are expecting or need any particular amenities.

Great cabin on the lake! Pretty bare bones so bring knives bowls coffee cups etc if you plan on doing bigger cooked meals. Great location for cross country skiing tubing ice fishing and more. FYI No internet but good cell reception.

Diane had a beautiful place to stay and made us feel welcome. It was like being in a royal hotel suite with homey attention. We were running late and then hit a white-out snowstorm. Diane was very patient when we ended up being an hour later than we agreed.

Diane provided me clear instructions regarding use of the house so my stay went without a hitch. The home is simply lovely and has windows that connect the interior to the wooded area that surrounds the home. The architecture of the house lends itself to quiet reflection, and after the walk along the path around the house, you too will be able to rethink old problems anew. As for amenities, I enjoyed the spacious and fully stocked kitchen, reading in the main room next to the fireplace and walking in the painted labirynth in the basement. I only spent 2 days at Shalom House and left with a sense of intention and calm. The last time I felt this way was a bizarre trip that took me to Taos, NM which has a similar energy as Shalom (if you have ever been to Taos, you know what I mean).

Shalom House was (by far) our best stay of the Summer. Spectacular Views, Clean, Tranquility Throughout. Our New "Go To" for our family getaway. Awesome!

The Shalom House is a beautiful sanctuary nestled in a forested area minutes from the community of West Bend, less than an hour North of Milwaukee. My family and I were fortunate to be Diane's first AirBnB guests. We arrived while she was away, but were thoroughly provided with instructions on how to find her home and all manner of details about the accommodations. It is important to note that this location seems most suitable for the introspective traveler. The Shalom House is very clean and contains interesting and unique art pieces. This is not a location that would serve as a booze-binge getaway, for example. It breathes serenity, reflection, rest and relaxation. I saw no television and there is no wifi. With that said, it was the perfect place for a family of four to settle on our last day of a three week American road-trip. Thank you, Diane.

My husband and I stayed at the Shalom House for a quick (one night) get away- what a gem! Diane is a warm, kind and thoughtful host- we really enjoyed talking to her and getting to know her a bit. Her home is absolutely lovely- beautiful, peaceful, full of great energy, and the setting is so serene. We left feeling rested and revitalized, despite the short stay. I would recommend the Shalom House to anyone looking for a quiet getaway or a place to gather with loved ones- you won't be disappointed!

Mary Ann was a terrific host. We were served a simple breakfast each morning and my gluten-free request was met. We were allowed to roam the grounds which are quite peaceful and beautiful. The farm is adjacent to a river and there are walking paths surrounding the area. Our room was simple, but clean and comfortable, with a shared bath (there are 2 baths available.) The farm is a short drive from West Bend which has a quaint downtown area with a number of decent restaurants. Wellspring is also near the northern portion of Kettle Morraine and the Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary. Wellspring is a nice little gem; a perfect country getaway. My only critique would be that host communication could have been a little better before our arrival. Making the initial booking and setting up a time to arrive needed more prompt responses. Otherwise, a terrific stay, and would book again.

I loved my stay at Wellspring. My 5yo Grandson and I were in town for a family wedding. Mary Ann was very flexible with Checkin so we were able to change into our good clothes before the wedding. Our room was plenty for us; a comfortable bed and fresh nite air provided for a good nites rest. In the morning Mary Ann made us a delicious breakfast with fresh eggs from the chickens at Wellspring. I especially enjoyed talking with Mary Ann during breakfast. Afterwards we walked around the farm seeing chickens, greenhouses and garden beds. It was a great stay that I would highly recommend and hope to visit again.

Just what I needed - A place to be away from everything. Mary Ann was so welcoming and radiated positive energy. I am a wellness educator and really enjoyed talking health and wellness with Mary Ann. She made a nice breakfast the next morning. My mom and I had the whole cottage to ourselves. But even if you were sharing with another guest, you will be notified to make sure it is comfortable for you before confirmed booking. No worries! Don't let that influence your decision. It's worth it! I enjoyed the serene walking path (about 1 mile loop) and pondering through all of their organic gardens. It's fantastic for macrophotography. If you have food that needs to be kept cold, like souvenir cheeses or cherries that you grabbed along the WI farm roads, Mary Ann allows you space in the main kitchen refrigerator. If you need any food to take with you, most of the food on the farm is for sale, which I felt was inexpensive for organic fresh food. There's quite a lot to choose from! Very safe for solo travelers nestled in a little town called Newburg. I will be back to the Wellspring B&B(URL HIDDEN)

Mary Ann was extremely welcoming. It was a quiet, serene environment. We knew we would be sharing a space with multiple beds with another woman, and it really couldn't have worked out better. Unfortunately, our travels had us coming in later than expected, but Mary Ann couldn't have been more accommodating to our schedule changes The breakfast was healthy and delicious and came with delightful conversation. Would definitely stay there again

Mary Ann was wonderful with working around our schedule. We have a 4 yr old and 20 month old boys. She was available for check-in, so they could take a nap, which is impossible with other hotel check-in times. She also was nice about email us with toys we had left at her place. She helped with mentioning activities. I felt my 4 yr old consider her like grandma, because she was that easy to approach. Her breakfast was on time and she works with our wake up times. She went extra length to accommodate my kids with simple things like getting orange juice for them and different fruits. We got some farm veggies to take home for very affordable price as well. I am a city gal, this experience was interesting at times I felt out of my element. I would repeat it again, because it was relaxing and calmness I couldn't get from other places. I have traveled a lot in US and abroad.

Mary Ann was in Milwaukee for a fundraiser but she set us up with her house keeper who was accommodating and let us in the guest house. We were in town for the PGA event. We arrived late and left early. This was perfect for what we were looking for. The room was neat, beds were already made, plenty of towels. Overall very good experience.

We arrived around 8pm and felt welcomed. Unfortunately there was a large group staying there at the same time, which made it feel less like a b&b and more like a retreat center. Also we requested vegetarian breakfast and there was bacon in the eggs. We complained and were given one fried egg. I love the idea of the place and the grounds were beautiful. It just wasn't very customer-focused.

Wellspring is a wonderful getaway in Wisconsin, close to the scenic drives of the Kettle Moraine State Parks. We enjoyed Mary Ann's hospitality and helpfulness in showing us around on the property and in Newburg. I highly recommend this place for anyone who loves the countryside or can use rest unwinding from the city!

Great experience! First time using airbnb & I couldn't have had a better first host! I was starting a new travel job in the area & the start was awfully unorganized from my end, but James (& Wendy) made it a great experience! He has worked with me in every way & it sure made my new beginning that much less stressful! He has set the standards of future airbnb hosts that much higher.

The description was accurate. James was easy to contact and greeted us at the designated time to show us the apartment. The neighborhood is just a few blocks from downtown West Bend - very convenient to walk around and explore the area.

With accurate photographs, a central location for those visiting West Bend, WI, and kind, swift communications from the host, this place is quite nice, indeed. I will be sure to request another booking the next time I'm in the area!

Three of us spent a week here in June for a series of bike races. The place was great--plenty of space for all of us, plus having a kitchen was great! James was easy to get ahold of and prompt with responses--he walked us through the house, directions were thorough and easy to follow. As an added bonus, my boyfriend was able to get a much-needed adjustment from James:)

James met us on site and finished up the apartment prep. Neighborhood and apartment were described accurately. Apartment had little opportunity to hang up clothes but was clean. Good to note: plastic wrap was under mattress pad.

James greeted me at his doorstep, and gave me full tour of the 2nd floor - a charming, clean and personable home. Communication was optimal. I was treated to home-made scones (NUM) for breakfast! Easy parking, a block from historic downtown. A plus in my book: not only recycling in kitchen, but composting AND reusable Keurig coffee dispensers - less trash!

This is a great place to stay. The neighborhood is nice and convenient to downtown West Bend, and the hosts are great people.

Laid back with great communication & comfy place to stay with privacy