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La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View!

Escape to a serene haven with stunning views of wildflowers. Roast marshmallows by a warm fire pit or grill dinner as you watch nature's colors come alive.

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Property grounds
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View!

Situated in the heart of the Driftless Zone on the Minnesota Mississippi River bluffs lies this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental cottage! Adventure lovers will be thrilled with the abundance of outdoor activities in the Driftless area, including hiking, skiing, climbing, paddling, golfing, and more. Spend your days picnicking at Riverside Park or visiting the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. End your nights on the patio, grilling out and watching the sun disappear behind the wildflowers.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Fireplace | Fire Pit | Wildflower Fields (On-Site) | Dog Friendly w/ Fee

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Twin Bunk Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Patio, gas grill, outdoor seating & dining
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, DVD player, dining table, shower/tub combo, ceiling fans, board games, books
KITCHEN: Stovetop, oven, refrigerator, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, teapot, Crockpot, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Central heating & air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, washer/dryer, iron/board, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Step-free access, pet fee (paid pre-trip), unreliable WiFi, hunting/ice fishing not allowed, homeowner on-site (across the street)
PARKING: Carport (1 vehicle), boat/trailer (1 boat max)

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: La Crosse Segway Tours (11 miles), Riverside International Friendship Gardens (12 miles), Riverside Park (12 miles), Winona Ice Park (20 miles), Wabasha Recreation Center (22 miles), Minnesota Marine Art Museum (24 miles)
HIT THE TRAILS: Eagles Bluff Park (7 miles), King’s and Queen’s Bluff Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) (8 miles), Great River State Trail (14 miles), Savannah Oaks Hiking Trail (16 miles), Halfway Creek Trail (20 miles), Sugar Loaf Trailhead (20 miles)
EVENTS: La Crescent Area Event Center (LA Crescent Apple Festival) (8 miles), Oktoberfest Grounds (12 miles), Riverfest Inc (La Crosse Riverfest) (12 miles), Great River Shakespeare Festival (Theater) (22 miles), Winona Steamboat Days (22 miles), Minnesota Beethoven Festival (25 miles)
AIRPORTS: La Crosse Regional Airport (12 miles), Rochester International Airport (64 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No fishing or hunting parties
- Dog friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings. This is strictly enforced
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does have WiFi, but it is unreliable since the property is located in a rural area. Guests may need to rely on cellular data. Fiber Optic is being installed and will be available in early January 2025
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site in a separate unit across the street. You may occasionally see them during your stay

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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Exterior

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Rural La Crescent Home W/views on Minnesota Bluffs La Crescent
Rural La Crescent Home W/views on Minnesota Bluffs Cottage
419443

About the neighborhood

Map
La Crescent, MN

What's nearby

  • Viterbo University - 14 min drive
  • Riverside Park - 16 min drive
  • Oktoberfest Grounds - 16 min drive
  • La Crosse Center - 16 min drive
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • La Crosse Station - 17 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪North Country Steak Buffet - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Red Pines Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Swing Bridge Pub - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View! located?

Situated in La Crescent, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Mississippi River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Pettibone Beach and Shenanigans Entertainment Center & Sports Bar. Great River Bluffs State Park and Dahl Auto Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a nice, quiet property on the bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. It had everything you need to be at home. Country living!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Beautiful views, nested in your own little private oasis
Very cute little quaint home with pretty much everything you need right there ready for you! The owner is very helpful if you were to need anything!!!

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint, Cozy, and Charming
Great little spot. Comfortable and well appointed. Host is friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Laurie was a great host! The house was well maintained and perfect for our family. Beautiful area, close to La Crosse. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

stacy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome
clean convenient cozy very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rita

A comfortable home away from home
We stayed 3 nights in this comfortable home. The bedroom was spacious and the bed comfortable. The living room has several choices to lounge in and curl up with a good book. The full kitchen was well stocked with cooking equipment and dishes. The yard looked inviting and quiet. There was nothing lacking in this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, but some concerns.
My wife and I really wanted to enjoy our stay, because the area is beautiful, but some things got in the way. The first was that we was not given a code to lock the door upon arrival and we needed to leave right away. I reached out about a code, but didn't get a reply until the next day, so we had to leave our stuff in the house unlocked that night. The wifi did not work, there is no modem in the house to increase signal strength from where the router is (house across the driveway). This would help a lot in an area tough to get good service already. The privacy was a little lacking since the owner lives on the property in a house on the other side of the driveway. There are curtains to lower in unit, just not in the kitchen window, which looks right into the window of the other house. We were not aware of the host being on property from what we read in the listing. The last thing, there was a family of racoons living in the attic. This woke us up early in the morning and made it a very uncomfortable experience overall. I reached out about it to the owner, but received no reply back. The message was shown as read, just never got a reply. Again. we wanted to enjoy our stay, but there were just too many things that added up for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and comfortable
We stayed two nights and could sleep well because it was really quiet. We talked to the owner, she gave us a 1-hour DVD "Decoding the Driftless", and we viewed the documentary on the first night. The information was very helpful to explore and understand the area. We recommend the place and would like to come back. The host fee with "Evolve" is very high but this is not an issue with the friendly owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Weekend with Freinds
This property was a perfect middle ground for us to meet our friends and have a great weekend. Scenery and near by attractions are fantastic, our host was very friendly and communicative, and it was very convenient for us to be able to bring our dogs with us. Will definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene setting
My adult son and I found this to be a great spot for our annual getaway! We especially loved the (almost completed) screened in porch and we spent a lot of time out there playing games, reading and having our meals. The location is right off Apple Orchard Drive (stunning!) and we found lots to do in the area. We also enjoyed watching the video on the Driftless region which the owner provided. My only note for others is that we were unable to connect to Wi-Fi at any time and ended up using our data. This wasn't a big issue for us, but it might be for some. Overall, a great find!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
The cottage/property was clean, quiet, relaxed and lovely, as advertised. The perfect stop for the long weekend and not too far away from near by destinations. It was perfect for our small family and pup. Laurie was super warm and kind, appreciated all of the extra details and communication. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to come back!
Absolutely stunning views of the Minnesota bluffs! The drive to the cottage is beautiful and it’s located super close to a few gorgeous outlooks! The cottage itself is just as beautiful as the view from the back yard! My dad and I fell absolutely in love with the place as soon as we got there and can’t wait to return. The property was clean and very well maintained. The communication with Laurie was great and she is an outstanding host! Thank you so much for such a lovely and relaxing stay at your beautiful cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Nice getaway!
The cottage was larger and more open than expected. Nice layout and location in the bluffs above the Mississippi River.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful summer weekend!
Had a recent stay at the cottage. It was wonderful. Laurie was a great host. She was very attentive and provided great communication. The cottage was so clean and cozy. Our favorite things were the new screened in porch and the amazing book collection. The beds were very comfy and the cottage had all the amenities we needed for our stay! Our only qualm was the lack of cell/internet service which is out of the property host’s control. If you need immediate access to internet or cell service this is the only issue I could see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Peaceful & Private
We love the new 3-season room! This peaceful sanctuary continues to be our favorite getaway spot. So convenient to the highway and some great sites and restaurants but so secluded you would think you were off-grid in the wilderness. The cabin is well-stocked with necessities for cooking on-site too. The view of the valley (by the firepit) is spectacular and the tree-lined driveway is magical. We also loved the wall of petunias along the carport. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and peaceful
This is a beautiful property in a great location. The owner has thought of everything and is very communicative. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER FALL GETAWAY
This is a cozy cabin with comfortable beds in both bedrooms. This cabin is geared toward any person with disabilities. Our host Laurie went out of her way to accommodate our needs. She purchased an entrance ramp which helped my wife (in her scooter) get over the threshold of the entrance door. She purchased a raised mobile toilet which my wife used at her bedside. She had a shower transfer chair that worked perfectly! New carpeting in the living room and bedrooms was great! The gas stove/fireplace was a nice touch at this time of year. This cabin is perfect for 4 persons...plenty of room for two couples. Laurie also purchased for us a helium filled balloon saying "CONGRATULATIONS" ..... we were celebrating my sisters 50th wedding anniversary and my brother in laws 83rd birthday.....as well as our 45th anniversary. We had a great weekend and we would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis J., Cedarburg, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER GETAWAY
This is a very cozy cabin out in the driftless area nestled in valleys and rolling hills (just beautiful) with comfortable beds in both bedrooms. Laurie went out of her way to make sure our group and especially my disabled wife had all that she needed. The ramp for getting over the entry threshold worked great! The added toilet chair was most welcome also.....as was the shower transfer chair. It is hard to find places that will accommodate persons with disabilities. This cabin is great....and the host was friendly and very easy to work with. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
We enjoyed our stay very much, it is peaceful and relaxing. We had everything that we needed. Our host is very nice and we always enjoy our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Time!
This is a great cottage! The owner is easy to communicate with and goes above and beyond to make a stay great. My husband uses a power wheelchair and it can be HARD to find an accessible rental that can accommodate his chair as well as the rest of the family. This was great! Easy for my husband to get in/out, and into the spacious rooms. Close to all nearby attractions!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Beautiful and Peaceful
We had a great stay at Laurie's place! It was a great little getaway to an absolutely beautiful and peaceful area. We are sure to return again to explore more. Thanks for the hospitality, Laurie!

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot and very homey
The place has a nice location near Lacrosse and Winona. Check in was very easy and the place was as advertised. Very clean and warm. We had an slight issue with the tea pot and Laurie fixed it in less than a minute. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
We all enjoyed our stay and we plan to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quaint, secluded
Beautiful location, was a bit hard to locate, even with the advice of wait for gps to reroute from an unmaintained backroad. It rerouted us back to the same road. I would suggest adding take CR 1 to driving directions. Enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, great place to kick back and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021