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The Harwood House

Unwind in the charming three season room then step into downtown for shopping and dining.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

The Harwood House

This circa 1940 story and half house is a NON-SMOKING property located in a quiet residential neighborhood with off street parking and EV charging available.
The 3 season room, which is a favorite, is perfect for morning coffee or an evening night cap! Newly remodeled kitchen & bath.
Extra bathroom amenities include a heated ceiling fan and towel bar warmer.
We are blocks from St.Feriole Island and the historic Villa Louis and Dousman House. It’s a short distance to downtown for shopping and dining.

Property manager

Shirley Harwood

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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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 10:30 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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: 25.00 cleaning fee applies.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Prairie du Chien, WI

What's nearby

  • Villa Louis - 3 min drive
  • Fort Crawford Museum - 4 min drive
  • Fort Fun Park - 5 min drive
  • Effigy Mounds National Monument - 10 min drive
  • Pikes Peak State Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hungry House - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Harwood House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The Harwood House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Harwood House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Harwood House located?

Situated in Prairie Du Chien, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Villa Louis, St. Feriole Island Park, and Fort Crawford Museum. Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park and Fort Fun Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

The Harwood House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

m i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We recently stayed at this charming cottage and couldn't have been happier with our experience. The property was impeccably clean and offered a comfortable, quiet retreat. Our teens especially loved having their own beds and their loft room, which gave them their own space to relax. The location was perfect—close to all the attractions and amenities Prairie du Chien has to offer. We highly recommend this cottage for anyone seeking a peaceful and stylish place to call home while on vacation. (Yes, the cottage is 1 block from the train tracks, but we didn’t hear the trains after the first day. The trains don’t sound their horns from 10p to 6a. We all slept soundly.)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M., Milwaukee

Liked: Cleanliness
A great base for driftless adventures
A clean and well kept place to unwind in, with all of the attractions that the driftless area offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Place to Stay in Prairie Du Chien
Wonderful little house for cozy stay. Clean and comfortable. Had all the amenities you would expect to find in a quality hotel. Quite neighborhood except for an occasional train passing through on the tracks a block or two away.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Little Home
Very Relaxing! Would Recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Very nice and quiet peaceful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Close to events and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely consider staying again
Great little house. It was clean and comfortable. Beautiful 3 season porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We enjoyed our stay it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Stay
We had a lovely time at the Harwood House. The pictures on the website were exactly like the house. Cute as could be ... our favorite room was the sunroom. We had coffee in morning and dinner in the evening. We appreciate that we could take our dog. He liked the treats Shirley left for him. Shirley made it so easy to there there. Thank you! take our dog with us. He sure like the
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little house is so cute and decorated so wonderfully. It has a cottage vibe. Has everything you need to stay for a few days and longer. The fridge is small so if you are staying longer time frame, it may not hold everything you need. It worked for our needs! Our hostess was very easy to work with and the communication was great. Comfortable beds for sleeping, nice size shower and the four seasons room is great for relaxing. There are rail road tracks close by but we were able to sleep through most of the trains that came through. I highly recommend this place and will book it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for the Weekend
Everything was super great, the only thing is that the pillows were quite uncomfortable. Otherwise it was super cute, clean and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Comfortable Stay At An Adorable House
What a nice, cute, comfortable house! I had such a great sleep here, which is so important to me when I stay away from home to attend an event or sight see in an area. I need energy for the day! I did not know this house was dog friendly! Really cute, welcoming set up for your pooch. Convenient location to head out of town if you're checking out the surrounding area. This house is close to a train track, so there is train noise and vibration, but that didn't bother me. I loved my stay here, and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scot B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
We were in the area for a wedding. The house was great with enough room for all 4 of us to spread out and get ready, so much better than a hotel room. The only downside is that it's close to the active and very busy railroad tracks, but that would not dissuade us from staying here again. Thank you, Shirley!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property & location
The property/home was exactly as stated. Very clean. Easy to communicate with owner. We loved having breakfast in the sun room. Located within easy access of all the places we visited. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solo motorcycle trip
Perfect headquarters for some solo riding in SW Wisconsin.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable
My friends and I were very pleased with this home! It was stocked with everything we needed and very clean. It was a short distance to downtown Prarie Du Chen making our stay even better! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
It was just what we needed for the weekend. The house was beautiful and clean. It was right by the wedding venue. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A comfortable well appointed house in a perfect location many activities.
We had a great 3 night with our dog at Harwood House while enjoying the state parks on both sides of the river and the Effigy Mounds National Monument. We were also able to walk to downtown Prairie Du Chien as well as the very interesting St. Feriole Island Park and the Mississippi River. The house was perfect for us and exceeded all expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Our daughter got married in PDC. We live somewhat local, but decided we wanted to stay in town for the weekend. Everything was perfect! We had everything we needed at the house, and then some. Thank you for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Okay Stay
It was perfect for our needs, but after checking out we found that the host had numerous cameras that weren't disclosed on the listing. If you don't want to be watched your entire stay this won't be the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harwood House
Great location to Mississippi River & love Prairie du Chein! The house was clean & had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harwood house
This house is so cute, clean, cozy and inviting. The screened in porch in the back is heavenly to enjoy in the early morning as you wake up. The game room, sitting room off the kitchen is a fun "get away" and is decorated with such cute added touches, as is the entire home. I will call it a "home" because it "feels" like home. The beds are so comfy you feel like you are being hugged all night. The property is very easy to find and we enjoyed it being away from the busyness of downtown, but easy to get places in a short time. The property is a reflection that Shirley and her husband are great owners and take pride in their home. Shirley and her husband were very hospitable, prompt, friendly, helpful, and concise in their communication with us. They definitely shines in all aspects. We hope to book it again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Cottage
We really enjoyed our stay! The cottage is in a quiet neighborhood, just a few blocks from the river! Shirley was quick to respond to anything we needed. The cottage was clean and decorated nicely! The cottage is centrally located to anywhere you need to go! This was my third stay at a rental property and by far the best. Shirley left a card for us and even treats for our furbaby! I totally recommend this cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay in PDC
My sister and I really enjoyed our stay at Harwood House. It was very clean and comfortable. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value, well renovated.
Close by to Mississippi River scenery and parks. We were very appreciative of such a nice, cute, well renovated place. We were grateful it was also dog friendly. Thanks to our host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024