Historic Cottage
Situated next door to the Inn you’ll find the Cole House, a historic cottage built in 1842. Meticulously restored to its original charm and grace, the Cole House features a full kitchen, multiple dining spaces, living room with custom-built gas fireplace and exposed original wood beams, four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, powder room, game room, upstairs kitchenette, and sauna.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Private parking lot with space for four guest vehicles
- Requires the use of five steps to access the first floor, and one set of stairs to access the second floor
- The Cole House is smoke-free, pet-free, & can accommodate a maximum of eight guests (including children)
- Please note that the grounds, breakfast service, housekeeping services, and amenities of the Rochester Inn are not available to guests of the Cole House
First-Floor Kitchen & Living Spaces
Upon entering the Cole House, you’ll find the cottage’s first floor to be spacious, airy, and filled with light. Feel the history of a bygone era with the warmth of the exposed pre-Civil War era exposed wood beams and explore the craftmanship of unique, custom-designed spaces meant for relaxation & reconnection.
- Full kitchen with breakfast bar including dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, and coffee maker. Weeden Creek organic, fair-trade coffee by Torke, locally roasted in Sheboygan, is included with every stay.
- Cozy living room with gas fireplace, flat-screen TV and reading corner
- Multiple dining nooks
- Powder room
- Mud room with washer and dryer
- Spacious, private front porch with bistro table and wicker arm chairs leading to a beautifully landscaped private yard
First-Floor Primary Suite
The primary suite of the Cole House is a comforting oasis during your stay. Relax in the king-sized bed, enjoy the custom antique furniture, and luxuriate in the spacious ensuite bathroom with double sink and walk-in glass shower featuring Kohler fixtures and gorgeous tile floor.
- Verlo gel memory foam mattress
- Flat screen TV
- Iron and ironing board
- Shower seat for comfort
- Aveda hair products
- Custom-made lip balm & body lotion
- Hair dryer
Upstairs Relaxation Spaces
The upstairs of the Cole House was designed for relaxation, fun, and enjoying your time together throughout every moment of your stay. A cozy game room includes a classic arcade table, a comfortable nook for enjoying a game of chess or checkers, and an assortment of everyone’s favorite board games. A kitchenette provides the convenience of enjoying snacks, coffee, or your favorite beverage. For the ultimate luxury, end your day in our custom-built sauna and enjoy a perfect evening of rest.
- Game room with classic arcade table, chess/checkers table, and an assortment of board games
- Kitchenette with microwave, beverage refrigerator, and coffee maker
- Cedar sauna with polished pebble tile floor
Upstairs Bedrooms
The upstairs of the Cole House features three bedrooms, each uniquely appointed to provide the most relaxing stay. Our two queen-sized bedrooms feature lovely period antiques and sitting spaces, while both children and the ‘young at heart’ will adore our charming bedroom inspired by Arnold Lobel’s beloved “Frog & Toad” children’s books with two twin-sized beds.
- Two bedrooms with queen-sized beds, each with a closet
- One bedroom with two twin-sized beds, connected to the game room through a custom pocket door
- Verlo gel memory foam mattresses in each upstairs bedroom
Upstairs Bathroom
You’ll delight in our upstairs full bathroom, designed to provide the most relaxing experience during your stay at the Cole House. Choose a renewing bath in the deep-soaking tub or refresh in the walk-in glass shower featuring Kohler fixtures. A custom checkerboard tile floor and a stack of fluffy white towels completes the experience.
- Aveda hair products
- Custom-made lip balm & body lotion
- Herbal bath salts
- Hair dryer
