Farmhouse Apartment - River Road Historic Home

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A spacious living room with a red sofa, a white coffee table, and a fireplace.
Property grounds
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, white cabinets, a microwave, and a window overlooking a red couch and a brick building.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the outside, a window seat, and a painting on the wall.
A two-story house with a red roof, blue siding, and a front porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mississippi River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Cribs available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Fountain City, WI
  • Place, Rock in the House
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Winona State University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Mary's University of Minnesota
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Fountain City

Located in Fountain City, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Mississippi River and Merrick State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Winona Arts Center and Polish Cultural Institute & Museum Annex. Traveling with kids? Consider Valencia Arts Center, or check out an event or a game at Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium.
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Fountain City, WI

What's nearby

  • Rock in the House - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Winona State University - 10 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Lake Lodge Recreation Center - 13 min drive - 15.3 km
  • St. Mary's University of Minnesota - 15 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Sugar Loaf Bluff - 17 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Winona Station - 13 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mango's Mexican & American Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmhouse Apartment - River Road Historic Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Farmhouse Apartment - River Road Historic Home?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Farmhouse Apartment - River Road Historic Home on Nov 16, 2026 start from $189, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Farmhouse Apartment - River Road Historic Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse Apartment - River Road Historic Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farmhouse Apartment - River Road Historic Home located?

This family-friendly Fountain City vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mississippi River and Rock in the House. Merrick State Park and Angel Bluff are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in the area for some sightseeing and to go to Kinstone- this was a great location to access both sides of the river easily. Parking was easy and the view was stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed this place and its quaint little town! We were in the area to spend time in Winona and enjoyed the proximity! Walkable to a couple cute restaurants (must go to Monarch Pub!). The apartment was bigger than depicted and was nice and comfy. The trains didn’t bother us a bit. They were fun to watch along with the river traffic from front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, excellent location near several cute towns, plus Winona, which has lots of chain store shopping options. The trains were barely noticeable, personally I like the sound. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean kitchen was not very large for a larger group and we were unable to get the Ovens to heat properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with views of the Mississippi. Host checked in on us often and was very accommodating. We really enjoyed reading about the history of the home. There were so many cute details including a framed print of the original house plans. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental! Great location and very clean. Hidden gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed watching the river. We especially liked watching the migrating birds and the tug boats. The property was clean and the owner was responsive when we had a question. Check out was easy and the only cleaning requirements were to wash any dishes and clean up any messes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect overnight stay to celebrate our WSU students birthday. The kitchen and dining room made for a very comfortable and accommodating place to prepare a home cooked meal & enjoy games with friends and family. We always appreciate a place that welcomes our dog, too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space and locale!

Great for two couples and close to many cute towns along 35 for our annual motorcycle trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for Winona State’s homecoming weekend. The place is absolutely adorable. We literally felt at home. It was clean and had everything we needed. The host was responsive and helpful. We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cute

Super cute place. Owners were very easy to work with.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hope to stay here again

Lovely accommodations with a wonderful view and setting. Thoughtfully appointed, we enjoyed all the amenities the host provided. Sleeping arrangements were very comfortable and the living area by the fireplace was a wonderful place to relax, watch the river or view something on the TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very relaxing. We arrived late in the afternoon and had to leave early the next morning. My siblings and I all wished we had been able to have another day there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wisconsin vacation

Just as pictured , we had everything we needed for our short stay.It had a nice shower and comfortable beds.Not much to see or do in Fountain but it worked out as a great location to explore all the surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home / Easy Process

We just stayed for one night between local site seeing. Property beat our expectations in every way. Very clean and roomy place to stay and everything worked as advertised. For an older house we were pleasantly surprised by the overall space and very nice bathroom. Doubt you'll find a nicer place for the price anywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious, updated space on the first floor of a nicely remodeled historic home. Nice view of the Mississippi from the large windows in the living room. Convenient drive to Winona (about 10 minutes). We largely explored small towns on the the Wisconsin side north and south of Fountain City. Some nice views from local bluffs. Buena Vista up in Alma was quite nice. Logan was remarkably responsive to communications.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was very well supplied and it was very pet friendly for our 9 lb dog.We loved the view. It's a welcoming space.The LED bulbs over the dining room table were very uncomfortable for our eyes.If I was a family with littles, getting up the stairs from the street would be challenging.Packing in and out would be alot.The beds were very comfortable. We had everything we needed. Logan the host was wonderful to work with. Very prompt responses. We would definitely stay here again. Thank youMichelle
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice and Comfortable

My long time friend and I decided to get away for a few days, it was at last minute idea. We decided to go to Fountain City/Winona area to be by the river and see that part of Wisconsin/Mn. Enjoyed our time to relax and shop. The Farmhouse apartment is very nice and is exactly as described. If you love old charm in a small town, you will enjoy your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great VRBO to stay at while visiting WSU college child.

We worked with Logan to coordinate an impromptu weekend visit to the Winona area to spend time with our child who attends WSU. Logan was courteous and accommodating in helping us book last minute travel. The property was just a pictured. It was clean, spacious and welcoming. We weren't sure if your child wanted to crash with us during the visit (which she did) and the place was perfect for nesting. There were 2 couches for 3 people to sprawl out on, a kitchen with everything you could need, comfortable beds. Husband says it's been his favorite place to stay when we visit Winona.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Getaway

I would've given this an overall 5 star rating, HOWEVER, we were really disappointed that although there are photos with a working fireplace, there are no fires allowed inside. The listing description should call out that fires are not allowed. The staff was extremely responsive to communications and when we asked for the heat to be turned up, they quickly accommodated. Decorating is really cozy and the beds were comfortable (with plenty of extra blankets in the closet). Walking distance to local bars & restaurants. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2022
Hello Liz, Thanks so much for staying and for the kind words. I'm glad you found the home to be cozy and comfortable for your group. I do apologize if there was a misunderstanding about the fires - but unfortunately (due to insurance) we can't allow for any indoor fires. This was included in our listing, as well as in messaging prior to check-in, but we will work to be even more transparent with future guests so that there are no further misunderstandings. Thanks so much, and we hope to see you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place!

We stayed in the Farmhouse apt with 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, living room and dining room. It was really lovely!! Lots of windows with some overlooking the River. The one thing we didn’t realize was that there were 3 other apartments/guest rooms within the house so there was a little noise from the other guests walking around upstairs and in the room next to one of our bedrooms but it didn’t bother us too much. There are white noise machines in the bedrooms which block out most noise. The place was very clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. The owners were very responsive to our inquiries and were very hospitable. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay on Great River Road!

Our family took a short Midwest road trip before school starts back up, and one of our stops was this great “apartment” in Fountain City. We were visiting the area with our two teens to check out my husband's alma mater (St. Mary's of Minnesota).The renovations maintain the vintage original features (beautiful fllorrs, woodwork, windows), but incorporate the modern conveniences — it feels like staying in a home. I particularly liked the vintage cabinets combined with the "modern farmhouse" vibe in the kitchen, the formal dining room, and the large, spotless bathroom. The owners are very communicative, check in was easy. A note about the trains and the road - We barely noticed the trains or the traffic, so unless you are very sensitive, seems lie a non-issue. I addition to our visit to campus, the area has a lot to offer -- fishing on the Mississippi, walking up the bluffs, antiques, the oldest continuously operating pub in Wisconsin, the Legendary Monarch Public House. Sunsets over the river are beautiful. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy, Beautiful and Convenient

The “apartment” was much roomier than we expected from the photos. Usually it’s the opposite. It was clean and well appointed. Two couples would have plenty of living space. The extent of our cooking was brewing coffee, but there seemed to be enough pots and pans to fry some eggs, make a frozen pizza, and a grill for burgers or steaks. We stayed five nights to see the surrounding area - Winona, La Crosse, Pepin, Stockholm, area parks, and some relatives in Rochester. Great central location with very easy street access. The river view is nice. We were never disturbed by the rail traffic, but then we live in one of the suburbs surrounding O’Hare. :) Local restaurants were OK. We really enjoyed Sliced on Center Street in Winona, and for our date night, the Nosh restaurant on Walnut in Winona was spectacular. Equally nice was the Harbor View Cafe in Pepin, right before our sunset sailboat ride on Pepin Lake. We highly recommend this house. We will consider bringing more of our family in the future and rent the entire home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

This is a charming place to stay in and a nice walk friendly location with lovely views of the Mississippi river. We stayed with a 9-yr old kid and a 7 month old Lab in the lower apartment for four nights during spring break. The two bedrooms are comfortable and surprisingly quiet even with the trains. The host thoughtfully provided a white noise machine and ear plugs, which we didn’t have to use. The kitchen was well equipped and the bathroom very clean. The TVs in the apartment were conveniently setup with automatic clearing of login credentials to various streaming services upon checkout. Our kid and pup enjoyed hanging out in the house, and playing and lounging in the lovely terraced backyard. Several good restaurants are at a walking distance from the apartment and so are the community parks. This location is 10 mins drive to Winona, MN and close to Alma, WI. We also enjoyed visiting Kinstone, where we got to see lovely granite sculptures, connect with nature and farm animals and cats if you like them! We also enjoyed hiking in the nearby Merrick State park. The host (Logan) was very responsive - we misplaced check-in instructions but he walked us through the process when we called. Logan also was kind enough to ship some things we forgot at the property when we checked out and promptly texted back to questions we had during our stay. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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