Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA (20 Minutes Outside of La Crosse, 6 Minutes Outside of Holmen)
Accommodations: Private Home, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6-8)
FRESH, ORGANIC EGGS, AND ORGANIC VEGGIES!!
10/04/09
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Tony and Michelle , Skokie, IL Jim & Tonya, My wife and I along with our other family members really enjoyed staying at your home over Labor Day Weekend. You have a beautiful home and wonderful property. It was very relaxing and peaceful. Playing with your boys was a lot of fun. Our daughter loved seeing your goats, chickens and dog. We hope to come back again. Thank you and God bless you and your family. Tell your boys we say "Hi". - Tony, Michelle & Laraya
07/29/08
Dawn , Kenosha, WI This place is beautiful! We needed some R&R and we definitely got it here. Very relaxing! The birds are amazing. We have 3 boys and they really enjoyed the outdoors. The house is very spacious. Great Place!
Enjoy the tranquility and serenity that country life has to offer while residing in an upscale 1700 square foot lower unit of a walk out ranch. The only one of its kind in the area, you will enjoy the amazing views of nature from every room. Home sits 533' from the road, and is located at the end of a dead end road. No need to worry about neighbors in this neck of the woods, ours each have a minimum of 40 acres. This spot is a bird lovers paradise, and you may be fortunate enough to view a visit from a fox, coyote, deer, or turkey. We are a 10 minute drive to miles of walk/bike trails surrounding a wildlife preserve and running through quaint towns with fantastic food. Ten minutes from boat landings.
The unit features an open concept feel with new maple kitchen in 08 open to 26x26 gathering space. In winter, you will enjoy a toasty wood stove fireplace while watching your 42" flat screen. Or, try your skill at our legal size air hockey table. If darts are your preference, we offer an electronic board with numerous game options. Two large bedrooms feature oversized windows for beautiful views of the stars as you fall asleep.
To keep you occupied we have all of the following on site or within a 5-15 minute drive:
ON SITE: sledding, on-site waist deep pool, water slide, 15' trampoline, 8x10 sandbox, swingsets, snowmobile trails (across the street), basketball, sporting equipment of all types, many lawn games, two fire pits - one for the sled hill
OFF SITE (w/in 5-15 min's): hiking and bike trails, beautiful state park, federal wildlife preserve, antiquing, numerous apple orchards with pumpkin patches, city pool, canoeing, golf, ice rinks, boating, fishing, cross country skiing. Beaches and down hill skiing are available within 20-30 minutes respectively.
All of the modern conveniences of shopping malls and restaurants are within 20 minutes. We also have a newer sports bar and smaller shopping strip within six minutes of the home.
This area is well populated with bike enthusiasts that use our hilly countryside to train for racing events. So, if this is your forte, then this is your spot for accomodations. Snowmobile trails are located directly across the street from our home. The barn and fenced pasture are available should you care to bring your horses. This property is also fantastic for family reunions and womens only retreats. Owners are on site to assure a comfortable stay. Three ring binder offering information regarding the area is in unit.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove: New in 07, this is a high end quadrafire woodburning stove.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Satellite dish
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Owner would be happy to arrange specific catering or meal preparation for additional fees.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone: Owner phone available for emergencies only.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Bring your laptop!
- Other Amenities
- Property is set back from the road app. 500 feet in a coulee, surrounded on three sides with wooded bluffs. Extraordinary setting for birding, stargazing, and any meditative activity. Tons of room to roam for you or the kids. Paths have been mowed through the tall grass area, and their are paths through the woods as well. We are across the street from the entrance to the snowmobile trails. Our property has 4 box stalls for horse lovers. Bonfire pit during the night provides romantic relaxation while listening to the night creatures and watching the fireflies. 2-15 minutes to most of the extra-curricular activities. Chickens roam the property, many indoor and outdoor games are available, such as croquet, several "toss" games, trak ball, frisbee, game equipment for basketball, baseball, softball, and football. We can also provide a very large water slide for lots of fun in the sun.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Kids can run for hours, play in the pool, jump on the trampoline, get really dirty in the huge sandbox, take a trip down the water slide, pet the chickens, or play a multitude of games available. For indoor rainy days, we have many board games for kids and adults, a TV available specifically for video games (bring your own gaming equipment), dvd's, puzzles, foosball, air hockey, and darts.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Water slide, softball field, outdoor trails, croquet, Frisbee, soccer, football, many store bought outdoor games as well.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Up to 6 adults (Sun-Thu) $125/night
Up to 6 adults (Fri-Sat) .. $175night
Each additional person extra $10/night
Children Under 18 Stay for Free 608-526-3082
Returnable security deposit of $275 required. $45 cleaning fee
$900/week up to 8 adults
$2800 for month long stays
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 0805
We are the Stuart Family. We purchased our beautiful peice of heaven in August of 2005. It has proven to be a fantastic place to raise our children, who love to run in the sun, and sled on our own sled hill in the winter. There is no place else we have ever visited that is equally serene and peaceful. Come see for yourself!
As for Jim and I, we are college graduates. Jim is a graduate of UW-Madison School of Engineering, and I hold a degree in Elem. Education from UW-Milwaukee. I currently sell real estate and operate an online store, www.gotchagifts.net. Jim runs his own mortgage company. We are laid back people that love conversation and are very active outdoors. We are happpy to join you in conversation around the campfire, or leave you to yourselves to enjoy a weekend of solitude. Take care and god bless.
Why the Owner Chose La Crosse
We purchased this particular location due to the extreme privacy, yet close proximity to town. The home is very peaceful and spacious, but honestly it was when we walked the land that we knew this was a special and rare place. The home sits in a valley surrounded on three sides by forested land that we own. There is no chance for development. Our neighbors each have 40 acres. So, technically, we have a "small lot" in comparison! The serenity of the outdoors here is difficult to put into words. You will never before have realized how many different noises nature can produce. It is truly its own symphony.
The Unique Benefits of this Private Home
We enjoy something rare; silence - with exception to nature. Heaven on Earth will feel like you are a million miles from the hustle and bustle. There are birds of every kind, or so it seems. The peacefulness of the morning and evening air is priceless. We offer moon and star lit nights around the bonfire, walking paths for further viewing of nature, access to snowmobile and ATV trails across the street and up the hill, and organically raised chickens and veggies, our own sledding hill (often combined with eagles soaring overhead), lots of outdoor and indoor games, and soccer/baseball field.
Property Photos
- - La Crosse, Wisconsin Rentals
- Firepit - Swingset in forefront of pic and Path to wildlife pond - La Crosse, Wisconsin Rentals
- View from the bedrooms - La Crosse, Wisconsin Rentals
- Our fantastic sled hill!
- Kitchen
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Tony and Michelle , Skokie, IL
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Tonya, I meant to send this email right after our return, but life got busy. Dan and I had a wonderful weekend get-away. Your home is lovely......such a peaceful setting. So, again, thank you. I hope you have wonderful holidays -- safe and fun. Sonja
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A July visitor left a note for us stating the following: Dear Stuart family, Thank you so much for sharing your country home. It truely was "Heaven on Earth" and very memorable as well as relaxing. We'd love to come back again, and will keep your e-mail so we can contact you. The grandkids didn't want to leave and really enjoyed your boys. You have a great family and we enjoyed our visit around the campfire. We certainly will recommend this place to others! Sincerely, The Kramers
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Dawn , Kenosha, WI