About Kropp Collective
Hosts from just down the road.
Kropp Collective is run by its owner, who grew up in the Ripon area, about fifteen minutes by road from Green Lake. He began with one small rental in town. Today he looks after one home around the lake, and knows it closely.
The story
In the company’s own words
Quoted passages come from Kropp Collective’s own About page.
The account opens: “We’re proud to be locals, having grown up in the Ripon area and building our lives here in the community we love.” It goes on: “What started as a shared interest in hospitality quickly grew into a passion for creating welcoming, thoughtfully prepared spaces for guests.”
The start was modest, and the account says so plainly: “We began with one small rental and a lot of hard work, unsure of where it would lead.” That rental was Serenity on Strauss 400, a duplex in Green Lake renovated as the very first property.
“Over time, we realized how much we enjoyed crafting warm, intentional stays and giving guests a true ‘home away from home’ experience.”
The company counts itself “part of a younger generation in the short‑term rental world”, and describes its approach as hands‑on. “We’re personally involved in every property we manage, bringing a fresh perspective and genuine attention to detail that larger, impersonal rental companies simply can’t match.”
What the company believes
The backyard and fire ring at Serenity on Strauss 400.
“Every property we manage is cared for with the same level of attention we’d want for our own family.”
The record so far
From one renovation to today.
Dates from Airbnb reviews, the Kropp Collective listings and the company’s own Instagram. Where a year is not confirmed, it is not printed.
The start
Serenity on Strauss 400 is renovated: the first property, and the one small rental the company began with.
The living room at Serenity on Strauss 400, after the renovation. June 2024
The first Airbnb guest stays at Serenity. From the host’s reply to that review: “you were our first guest.”
August 2026
Hilltop Haven on Big Green, a farmhouse above the lake near Markesan, joins. The new website launches the same month.
Hilltop Haven on Big Green, from the air in May. Today
One home around Green Lake, known closely, and a conversation open with owners near the lake.
What the company stands for
Great hospitality comes down to three things.
That is the company’s line, and in its words, “the standard we hold every property and every stay to.” Two of the three can be checked against guests’ own ratings.
01Consistency
“We stay actively connected to every property we manage, from real‑time pricing adjustments to routine check‑ins and quality reviews.”
No single rating measures this one. The aim is a stay that feels “intentional, reliable, and guest‑ready, every single time.”
02Cleanliness
“A spotless home is the foundation of a great stay. We hold every property to boutique‑level cleaning standards, ensuring guests arrive to a space that feels fresh, cared for, and truly guest‑ready.”
- Cleanliness
- 5.0
- Airbnb category rating for Serenity on Strauss 400, 41 reviews. Airbnb, Serenity on Strauss 400, checked September 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
03Communication
“We keep close, consistent communication with both guests and owners, ensuring everyone feels supported and informed at every step.”
- Communication
- 5.0
- Airbnb category rating for Serenity on Strauss 400, 41 reviews. Airbnb, Serenity on Strauss 400, checked September 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Airbnb host status
- Superhost
- Held by Eli, who hosts Kropp Collective's homes on Airbnb. Airbnb host profile, checked September 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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