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Country Retreat Nestled in Wooded Valley

Unwind by a roaring fire amidst nature's serenity or soak up the sun in lush surroundings. Discover hidden waterfalls on hiking trails nearby.

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Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Country Retreat Nestled in Wooded Valley

This spacious home is nestled in a wooded clearing, giving you privacy and delight in the life of the forest surrounding you. The birdfeeder has flocks of birds visiting all year with delightful variety! We offer all the comforts of home since we also come here for our haven getaway. We have collected art, antiques and nature treasures. Enjoy reading my son's journal of the beavers living in the valley with maps of the dams and lodges!
Red Oak post and beam construction have created an open kitchen, dining room and comfortable living room. A separate family room offers an extensive library and entertainment center plus another sleeping area for 2 with use of downstairs bathroom. Large windows and a sun room give views of perennial gardens, bird traffic to the bird feeder and bath, cheeky chipmunks and squirrels running on the garden fence and silent deer. Sunlight warms the golden hues of the oak floors, wainscoting, furniture and butternut cabinets. The heated sunporch offers a lush jungle of flowering plants and herbs year round.
3 bedrooms upstairs and a hall space have beds for 8, dressers and closets. (one large bedroom has a queen and king bed in it.) An upstairs bathroom has a claw foot tub for a cozy soak.
Because we are opening our home to you with so many personal touches, we ask that you don't come here for a drinking party weekend.
The yard offers a picnic table and lawn chairs, a badminton net, a stone fire pit for roasting marshmallows or hot dogs and relaxing by the fire's glow in the dark forest with its night sounds. There is a charcoal grill. In season, the garden may have tomatoes, herbs, cucumbers, peppers. The yard and grassy clearings in the woods have scrumptious wild berries to pick; red raspberries, strawberries, black caps mid summer and big blackberries in August and September. You can see eagles and hawks soaring above and in the spring and fall, flocks of geese pass over with their plaintive honks.
Explore West Beaver Valley. Hike dry runs for crystal rocks, fossils and hidden waterfalls cut deep in the rock. Climb the bluffs to rock outcroppings with caves and wild inhabitants! Follow West Beaver Creek, rich with rare songbirds, herons, kingfishers, a mallard hiding her ducklings in the weeds. Wade or be brave and swim in a deep refreshing pool! Hike the mowed trails in Beaver Park. Take a tour of historic Schech's Mill and buy cornmeal or buckwheat flour, all within a mile!

Property manager

Lynn Selness

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Library

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • 17 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing 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
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Country Retreat Nestled Wooded Valley House Spring Grove
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Country Retreat Nestled Wooded Valley Spring Grove
Country Retreat Nestled Wooded Valley
Country Retreat Nestled in Wooded Valley Caledonia
Country Retreat Nestled in Wooded Valley Private vacation home
Country Retreat Nestled in Wooded Valley Caledonia
Country Retreat Nestled in Wooded Valley Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Spring Grove, MN

What's nearby

  • Beaver Creek Valley State Park - 19 min walk
  • Houston Nature Center - 19 min drive
  • Viterbo University - 45 min drive
  • La Crosse Center - 45 min drive
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Times Restaurant Pizza & Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Elsie's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Wired Rooster - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dq Grill & Chill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Retreat Nestled in Wooded Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Country Retreat Nestled in Wooded Valley ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Retreat Nestled in Wooded Valley ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country Retreat Nestled in Wooded Valley located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out vacation home in Spring Grove is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Beaver Creek Valley State Park and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Root River and Houston County Historical Society are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Country Retreat Nestled in Wooded Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abbigail V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Was a fantastic stay. It was beautiful and peaceful. Lynn was an amazing and so nice when greeting us. Definitely a very different lifestyle than I’m used to but very lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Hideaway
Lynn's beautiful cabin and valley was just what my group of friends and I needed! There was a bit of adventure getting there (apparently, GPS can think there are roads where there are none, depending on which side you enter from), but a quick call, and we were sorted. We loved the house, and seeing all of the beautiful scenery surrounding it. While the weather didn't cooperate for us to do as much exploring as we would have liked, the house was perfect! Thank you so much, Lynn, for allowing us to gather in your little piece of paradise! amazing and adorable thingsentertained
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
comfortable & quiet
We had a great stay. Rustic enough to feel like a cabin. Comfortable enough for the kiddos.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and relaxing
It was clean, beds we used were comfy, kichen is nicely equipped. We lucked out with the weather so we were outside a lot! Lots of gnats, zero mosquitos. Fire pit is awesome, lots of wood provided. There are a lot of garbage rules, hopefully we did it correctly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place in the woods
Beautiful, well appointed. One of the very best we’ve rented
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a relaxing bachelorette party!
Clean, quaint, and relaxing. We loved sitting outside watching all the birds!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in the valley
Beautiful house in the valley, the discription of the place is accurate. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Remote and quirky
Very remote if you want to get away from it all. Not very comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, Remote location
The place was absolutely stunning. The gardens and grounds were beautiful and a great place to bird watch. We were conveniently about 40 min to LaCrosse to our boat rental and an easy ride in to close towns for a coffee and firewood. The kitchen was equipped with all of the flatware, utensils and cookware that we needed to cook our meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

M H.

Great Accommodation
The cabin in the woods offered all we needed for a Thanksgiving celebration with the five of us. Plus a piano (needs tuning) to boot. We had a great time and loved the surrounding hills. A trip to the Marine Arts Museum in Winona was the reason for selecting this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2015

10/10 Excellent

Betty E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet sanctuary
Lynn’s home is the perfect, secluded place in the valley. Easy to get to, close to activities such as hiking, fishing, bird watching etc. We visited the brewery and the distillery in Spring Grove. We sat around a camp fire. Just sitting in Lynn’s sunroom was wonderful. We will be back next spring!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cade M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Bluff Country Getaway
The house and property were full of country charm. The attached green house was my favorite place to sip on wine and read. The yard was very private and rustically beautiful with the wild flower gardens and many birds coming and going at the bird feeders. The bluff country is an awesome place to sightsee and explore. From the local Grist Mill to the Amish farms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful birdwatching in the woods
This was a delightful home filled with interesting displays and comfortable antiques. It is not far from other houses, but the woods make it feel like you are in your own secluded get-away. The birds that visited the feeder were very entertaining. The only challenge was carrying luggage and supplies up the rough hewn stone steps from the parking to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris L.

A nature paradise in the woods.
My husband and I stayed here for a weekend get away and found the setting perfect for us. We are bird and nature lovers and we couldn't have asked for anything better. The sound of the birds have serenaded us continuously. We found plenty of activities in the area including biking, the National Owl Center, great dining and leisurely walks. We hope to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Spot, private location.
Nice & secluded home. Outside steps are in need of repair. Place is musty, took a day to air out.Several spiders crawled out of the drain every time you took a shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family lodging for a nearby wedding
It was a very pleasant stay! Our family was able to go to Calendonia’s Good Times for a nice Friday night dinner upon getting into town. We woke up to a variety of pretty birds at the feeder, just outside the kitchen window. The atmosphere bathing you in the surrounding nature! We then went to the breakfast and a bakery in Caledonia for a pleasant morning, before visiting Ma Cal Grove for 9 holes of golf! Returning to the vrbo to prepare for a beautiful wedding with family and friends! Overall, a very enjoyable weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ivan V.

A True Get-Away!
Our family of adult children all converged on this beautiful house in the woods for seven days. It was wonderful! The house was so perfect for a family vacation together. Besides relaxing at the home, we went on some hikes, visited the nearby running mill (don't miss it!), visited some of the Amish farms nearby, and even made a short day-trip to the quaint town of Decorah, Iowa also visiting the Seed Exchange on the way. What a beautiful part of Minnesota! Loved our experience immensely. Thanks so much, Lynn.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

8/10 Good

J N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in the woods
We (4 adults) enjoyed our stay at Lynn's property. The site was beautiful, wooded and restful - we loved watching the variety of birds arriving at the bird feeder outside of the dining room window and the doe and new fawn exploring the yard. The house was clean and pretty much as described, but had a musty odor. The kitchen was nicely equipped but the grill was locked in the garage so we were not able to use that. These concerns are small details because overall, we were quite happy with the property and would book it again if we are ever planning a trip to that area again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roberto A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Escape
This was a perfect place to get away from it all. Wow. Very secluded house in the woods. We loved it! We brought my mother who is sadly living her last few months and she enjoyed her peaceful stay. The house was as expected. It was inviting and cute. It did have a musty smell, but from reading the reviews that was expected in July. It didn't really bother us. There were enough places to sleep for everyone (9 people). We did hike in the woods nearby and took an afternoon trip to Beaver Creek State Park and took a nice cold dip in the creek. Lynn was quick to answer any of our questions. And I had a few to make sure everything would be fine for my mom. Overall, a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

David and Barb D.

Tranquil Country Home
We found this property to be very relaxing and peaceful. The big country kitchen had everything we needed and we were so glad to see some spices were there for our use as well. The weather wasn't conducive to walking outside but we enjoyed the view from within. The front steps are definitely treacherous and although add to the character of the home they were not very safe. The only other thing that we could suggest is to have hand soap in the bathrooms that was not watered down. Otherwise the beds were very comfortable and we have plenty of sleeping room for the 5 of us. We did get to chat with the caretaker as we were leaving so he gave us some history on the house and that was interesting. Thank you so much Lynn for sharing your home - it is simply lovely and we would come back at some point if we were to go to the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in rustic country home
We had no surprises based on reading prior reviews and we had a lovely stay. The house had very nice shared spaces. The kids loved the outdoor space and the cows at the nearby mill were a big hit. The owner was super easy to work with. They also loved visiting the owls at the nearby town. The bedrooms require that you're friendly with everyone in your party. The hall twin is at the very top of the stairs. The queen room has a door. The king/queen room is at the end of the hall with no door. The twin room is inside the king/queen room and is more like an alcove. It worked out perfectly for our party but would have been cozy with additional families. The kitchen was well equipped – no microwave or dishwasher (not a problem, just awareness). Trash also has to be sorted because you’re in the middle of the country. We had a lovely getaway for a long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Linda D.

Perfect location with some issues
The house was in a beautiful, rustic area and the owner was very nice. There are a lot of birds around the property which were very pretty to watch. • There are tons of extension cords plugged into extension cords running thru walls and up and across walls so fire safety was a concern. • The front steps are stacked stone and uneven so our elderly guests had difficulty on them and bring supplies in and out was tricky. • Minimal privacy upstairs as the large bedroom area has no door and one room with a door is only accessible by walking thru the open bedroom. • We had to stock our own tissues and toilet paper. • The first time we used the oven there was a lot of smoke when it warmed up and it set off the smoke alarms. The owner did not list the code so by the time we were able to contact her to get the code they had already dispatched the fire department which will cost us a significant amount. • There was no air conditioning which was hard for guests with allergies. • There were large spiders in the windows which made some of our party feel creepy. Maybe just power wash those away in the summer months would help. • There is a fire pit area but it was pretty unkempt and the wood available was not cut to be used and was all pretty wet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Charming Hide-away in the Woods
We were pleased beyond our expectations when we arrived at this beautiful country home nestled in the woods! The living room is very welcoming and spacious and is open to the roomy kitchen and dining nook. The sunroom was our favorite place - very cozy and woodsy and a haven in which to read, have some downtime, or just enjoy watching nature. We so enjoyed looking at all of the interesting pieces of antique decor throughout the home - they added charm and warmth and beauty to the atmosphere and many were similar to things we had at our house, which made it feel like home. It didn't take long for us to sense that this was a place where family was important and where love and memories abounded - God's presence was definitely felt there. The kitchen was fully stocked with all we needed for cooking our meals, and we also enjoyed some hot dogs outside in the fire ring. (It doesn't have a microwave, but we brought a little toaster oven along and did just fine with that and the nice, new oven). The bedrooms were all clean and nicely decorated and the master BR not having a door was easy to get use to - what a spacious, lovely room! The sun streaming in the large windows was just delightful!! All of our communication with the owner was very timely and pleasant. She was very thorough in providing information we needed for our stay and was so very accommodating. Lots of information about the house and local sites and attractions was found in the binder she had put together, which was helpful in deciding what to do each day. We especially enjoyed the Amish Tour via audio/CD - it provided good information about farms/places we'd want to go and ways to be respectful of the Amish when we would visit. And a mill nearby also sounded very interesting, but we ran out of time. We would HIGHLY recommend this lovely haven to all we know! We made our own good memories there and are excited for when we can return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Retreat
We were looking for a quiet and peaceful getaway and this property delivered. Definitely enjoyed the location. Woukd recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful wooded retreat
The house was so homey and comfortable, most especially because it was lovingly built and lived in as a home. The woods were peaceful. We loved exploring the area and the land around the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024