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The Shopkeeper's Apartment in Yuba

The Shopkeeper's Apartment in Yuba

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Overview of The Shopkeeper's Apartment in Yuba

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Explore the area

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Yuba, WI
  • Popular LocationWildcat Mountain State Park28 min drive
  • Popular LocationKickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center31 min drive
  • Popular LocationChristmas Mountain70 min drive
  • AirportLa Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Shopkeeper's Apartment in Yuba

The Shopkeeper’s Apartment in Yuba is the lower rear apartment in a 4-unit commercial brick building. The historically renovated space has a mix of old and new, with hardwood floors, a few restored wooden windows, and a full kitchen and bathroom with a walk-in shower. The apartment is located in the quaint village of Yuba (pop. 53), which is the smallest incorporated village in Wisconsin, 15 minutes (11 miles) from Hillsboro. Most days, you can grab a drink and meal next door at Louie's Bar.

This is a century+ old building that has been updated with modern amenities. The bank opened in 1919 and folded in the Great Depression. For many years, it was a restaurant, serving patrons at the dance hall next door (now Louie's Bar & Grill). The Shopkeeper's apartment was probably added to the building in the ~1940's, for the business/building owner to live in. We're breathing new life into this historic space. Enjoy the natural light and fresh air coming from a mix of restored and modern windows, as well as a backyard and grill.

Property manager

Shaun Murphy-Lopez

Amenities

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hillsboro

This apartment is located in Hillsboro. A.D. German Warehouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center and Wildcat Mountain State Park.
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Yuba, WI

What's nearby

  • Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital - 18 min drive
  • Wildcat Mountain State Park - 28 min drive
  • Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center - 31 min drive
  • Woodside Sports Complex - 62 min drive
  • Christmas Mountain - 70 min drive

Getting around

  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kenny's Bar - 2 min walk
  • D & D's Pub - 1 min walk
  • Turbos Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
  • Hub Pub - 12 min drive
  • Home Plate - 12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Step away
If you ever wanted to unplug from the world, this is the place to do it. Fantastic get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shaun Murphy-Lopez

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I grew up in northwest Iowa and northeast Missouri, and went to college at the University of Iowa. I lived in Minneapolis for 12 years until coming to Wisconsin. I enjoy restoring old buildings, raising vegetables, researching my family ancestry, reading books about American history, hiking, canoeing, bicycling, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. I like being a host because it helps us save this old building. My husband and I have worked together on restoring, designing, and cleaning these apartments. When people appreciate the old architecture and the space we've created, it makes it very rewarding :)

Why they chose this property

We chose this neighborhood because of the beautiful hills, valleys, springs, streams, farms, and villages. We found our hobby farm on a realty website in La Farge. It just happened to be close to Yuba. A few years later, I noticed this abandoned property in Downtown Yuba, and soon after Richland County put it up for sale because of unpaid property taxes. I'd dreamed of buying an abandoned brick building and restoring it, so that's how we ended up with this property in Yuba!

What makes this property unique

The idea that this was built to be an apartment for the business owner in the front of the building is one thing that makes it pretty special. But I think what makes our property unique also is that it's pretty natural. We don't have carpet, polyester sheets, or perfume cleaners (it's full of hardwood floors, cotton sheets, and more natural cleaners). I've made efforts to get fresh air into the building, restoring some of the old windows with screens and storm windows that can be exchanged. And then also the location of the property is pretty interesting as well, in the downtown of the smallest village in the state.
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