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.

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 house is fully equipped, it is a bit old, a bit old. If the likes of luxury, this is not appropriate.

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.

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!