Location: La Crosse, Southwest, Wisconsin, USA (Near UW-La Crosse, Forest Hills Golf & Myrick Hixon EcoPark.)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 5-9)
Keywords: House
Located in the beautiful river valley of La Crosse, Wisconsin and nestled at the foot of the bluffs, in a quiet residential neighborhood, the historic Bluff View House is one of approximately 2,498 Lustron homes built in 1949 and 1950. These homes were made out of 12 ton of steel and approximately 3000 pieces. No wood, drywall or shingles were used. The house is ALL STEEL. A unique lodging experience!
This Lustron is #1752 and has been well cared for over the years. Guests will enjoy just the right amount of modern mixed with this authentic historic home. Catch up on the history of the house watching the dvd "Lustron: The House America's Been Waiting For" or read the book "Lustron Homes: The History of a Postwar Prefabricated Housing Experiment."
Go for a bike ride on one of the 8 complimentary bicycles located in the garage. Relax in the screen porch while bird watching.
Walking distance to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Myrick Hixon EcoPark, Kids Coulee and Forest Hills Golf Course & Restaurant. Just 2 miles to historic downtown, Riverside Park and the Mississippi River. Enjoy a Riverboat cruise or visit the Children's Museum, City Brewery or Rotary Lights.
A short drive to see the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, snowmobile trails, skiing, 12 golf courses, bicycle trails and much more. Perfect lodging for a vacation, family gatherings, business travel, fishing tournaments, weekend get aways or while visiting one of the three campuses.
Unique, Comfortable and Affordable Lodging.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air
- Linens Provided
- Washer : in the house
- Dryer : in the house
- Garage
- Off Street Parking : Parking next to garage for one vehicle
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Convertible Bed (3) : Queen Sofa Sleeper with memory foam mattress topper, 2 cots and one twin mattress available
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 32" LCD television in living room and 20" in master bedroom
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full size refrigerator, gas stove, coffee pot, toaster oven, waffle maker, blender and George Foreman. Complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, sugar, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Attached screen porch with picnic table and lawn furniture.
- View/Location
- Monument View : Great view of Granddad Bluff. Watch New Year's Eve fireworks from inside the house.
- Communications
- Telephone : Local calls only.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Eight complimentary bicycles, volleyball, horseshoes, croquet, badmitten and board games.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : One block from Kid's Coulee playground
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Fri & Sat .. $135/night ($15 per additional guest)
Sun-Thu .... $115/night ($15 per additional guest)
All rates are for the first 4 guests
5.5% state tax and 8% room tax applies
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
I grew up in Northwest Iowa and moved to La Crosse in 1996. Have lived in this neighborhood the entire time. Started Do4U Home & Garden Services in 1996. Opened Bluff View House in 2006, and in 2008, turned my long term rental into a short term rental (The Cottage). The Bluff View House is across the street from me and The Cottage is next door.
Why the Owner Chose La Crosse
This is a GREAT neighborhood! It's less than a block to Kids Coulee in Myrick Park, Myrick/Hixon Eco Park and a 10 minute walk to Hixon Forest. Forest Hills Golf Course is only 4 blocks away and the University of WI-La Crosse is 2 blocks away. A quiet residential neighborhood.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The Bluff View House is so unique! It is called a Lustron House and was made out of 100% steel...no drywall or wood. Only 2498 built after WWII. Many of the the remaining Lustron homes are listed on the National Register.
Property Photos
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- Bluff View House - La Crosse Vacation House near Biking
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- dining room - La Crosse Vacation House near Biking
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- Living room - La Crosse Vacation House near Biking
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- Master Bedroom
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Traveler Reviews (1)
Wonderful privacy and close to everything!
Guest: Hayley
(Iowa)
Date of Stay: 08/11/10
Review Submitted: 01/03/11
We stayed in this home in Aug. 2010 and LOVED it! My #1 favorite was being so close to the Kid's Coulee playground since we had our 2 children with us. We walked there daily for the kids to burn off steam. Since the house is made of steel the owner has placed magnetic words on the walls for renters to play with, which my 6yr. old loved doing by himself and with us. The owner also had a lovely vegetable garden and we were told to help ourselves. I would highly recommend this home to anyone and would definately stay there again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
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