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The Historic A.C. Carter House - River Romance on the La Crosse Historical Tour!

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A two-story house with a porch, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.
A white house with a porch, a bench, and a garden.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a dresser, a chair, and a chandelier.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.
A porch with a white railing and blue steps, surrounded by greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Black River Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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La Crosse, WI
  • Place, Black River Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverside Amusement Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

air beds available for common areas

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

La Crosse

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Northside, a neighbourhood in La Crosse. Swarthout Museum and Dahl Auto Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hixon House and St. Rose of Viterbo Convent. Travelling with kids? Consider Riverside Amusement Park and Oktoberfest Grounds. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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La Crosse, WI

What's nearby

  • Black River Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Riverside Amusement Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Riverside Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • La Crosse Center - 9 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • La Crosse Station - 3 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Neuie's Vogue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jimmys Northstar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪North Country Steak Buffet - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic A.C. Carter House - River Romance on the La Crosse Historical Tour! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Historic A.C. Carter House - River Romance on the La Crosse Historical Tour!?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Historic A.C. Carter House - River Romance on the La Crosse Historical Tour! on 7 Mar 2027 start from £304, 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.

How much is parking at The Historic A.C. Carter House - River Romance on the La Crosse Historical Tour!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historic A.C. Carter House - River Romance on the La Crosse Historical Tour!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic A.C. Carter House - River Romance on the La Crosse Historical Tour!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Historic A.C. Carter House - River Romance on the La Crosse Historical Tour! located?

This family-friendly La Crosse holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Black River Beach and Riverside Amusement Park. Oktoberfest Grounds and Shenanigans Entertainment Center & Sports Bar are also within 3 miles (5 km). La Crosse Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely antique style furnishings inside home are very charming and relaxing.... history information provided about pieces of furniture etc was very interesting and made the home all that more special. DO NOT let the outside of the home deter you from going inside and enjoying all its elegance. Once the outside is repainted -it will match the insides of this truly spectacular historical home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for family weekend while visiting our son at UWL. The home was very cozy, full of history, and in a great location. It was so nice to have more room than a hotel too! It was interesting to learn about the history of the house during our stay. I'm particular about beds and the main level bed was so comfortable. Communication with the host was excellent (prompt and thorough). There were many games and a fun selection of movies. The host was very thoughtful with the extra touches to make guests feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, with lovely furnishings. The host does a wonderful job at documenting the history of the home. Nice quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend especially for any Antique lover!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for history buffs like us. Staying there really is like stepping back in time. I was surprised to find so many original features, including the original Victorian bathtub. I can't imagine the amount of work and dedication it must have taken to restore this house to its original state. I definitely recommend this for anyone who dreams of time-traveling, but doesn't want to give up indoor plumbing! Signe is a marvelous host and very knowledgeable about the house, its history and the fascinating people who lived in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was very clean and nice. The bed mattresses were comfortable, and we slept well. The owners are very kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would happily stay there again

Just as described with great communication from host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very pleasant stay

We had a very pleasant stay, the history of the house was interesting to learn about and fun to experience an authentic home from the 1880’s.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2024
Thank you David. You were wonderful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

Great house, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2024
Brian was a wonderful guest. They loved the house and loved that they could watch the Blue Angels right from the yard (our neighborhood has great viewing for the Air Show). We are thrilled that Brian will be staying with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The interior of the home is beautiful. The exterior needs some work. The host was very helpful and accommodating. Would definately stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2025
Thank you Elizabeth, I am so glad you had a wonderful stay. Our repaint is underway, but behind schedule due to a health crisis, so we have to work between reservations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Weekend Stay

Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short weekend getaway

Very convenient location to La Crosse and surrounding area. Well kept up old historic house with lots of antiques from days gone by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
John and his family were excellent guests! Communication was great, they let us know right away that they were having a wonderful stay. That is always so considerate. They followed the house rules to a tee and left our home very tidy. I recommend John as a guest to other hosts, and can't wait for their stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Beautiful home filled with character, a perfect place for a girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2024
Jean and her friends were just wonderful guests! It was so fun to get to meet them when they arrived and I am glad they had such a great time and that they will be back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic home

We stayed in the home for eight days while we visited family and friends in La Crosse. Had a wonderful time all the little items in the house and the history were so interesting and fun to be around. We really enjoyed our stay will stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2024
I rarely need to respond to a review in this manner, but she has left this review is a strange attempt to not pay fees that she still owes us. Mary left our home in a filthy horrible mess. In 37 years of hosting short term rental she was among the worst. She brought in two animals without our knowledge that were then left unattended in our home by Mary. It took 2 people working almost 40 hours to try to save our rugs and furnishings. The bathroom was like a bio hazard. The guests immediately before Mary left us a full five star review for everything including cleanliness. We also have approx. 130 photos taken just hours before her check in showing the house was spotless for her arrival. Mary also let her dogs leave urine and feces on our neighbors lawn, killing their grass, sneaking them into our neighbors yard because she was trying to conceal these animals from our caretakers view from across the street because she did not notify us or pay our pet fee. Her white Great Dane destroyed a custom made bedding set that she used as a dog bed! This woman knows that we have banned her from even ever setting foot on our property again, she was notified of that in writing before she submitted this review. I would never let her stay again and I absolutely would never recommend her as a guest to other hosts. She caused us and others a great deal of money, and stress. We have full photos of the home perfectly clean before, and the awful mess Mary left available upon request.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was incredibly unique and full of character truly one of those places that feels memorable. It provided plenty of space for our family during our bi-state wrestling tournament trip, which made a big difference with busy schedules and everyone coming and going.The host was responsive, helpful, and genuinely kind throughout our stay. Communication was easy and reassuring.One small note: the antique shower was charming but definitely had a bit of a learning curve once we figured it out, it was fine. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and appreciated both the space and the personality of the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girlfriends Get-Away

Perfect for those who enjoy historic, Victorian properties! We had a great time and enjoyed our nightly gatherings in the parlor!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Working vacation

This property offered my friends and I ample room for our stay. We enjoyed the decor and attention to detail. The owner offered many helpful tips to help us enjoy our stay. Beautiful city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
I was just great having Betsy and her party stay with us, communication was great and hey left our home very clean. I am looking forward to their next stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Favorite Stop on our Honeymoon

The house was simply wonderful and Signe was a gem as a host. We stayed for a couple of nights during our honeymoon and enjoyed our stay immensely! Classic china and silverware, old draperies and bedsteads and a beautiful little house in a quiet, homey neighborhood. It was lovely! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Reunion!

Wonderful experience at a terrific location! Would rebook this home in a heartbeat, our host/owner was very attentive to our needs and exceeded every expectation. Thank you for a tremendous memory in an absolutely incredible environment!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Scott and Dawn were great guests. They hosted a wonderful family celebration for their father and sent us this note to let us know they had a great time "Back home safe and sound in Kentucky, thanks again for such a wonderful stay! We will be sure to give you a 5 star review, your home and hospitality was perfect for an amazing weekend celebrating our family. Thank you for everything!" . Somehow a "glitch" caused their star rating to be entered as only 4 stars. This has been very frustrating for both host and guest. Scott has given us permission to to add this message " Holy hat! Not sure what happened here, I did leave a 5 star review?? Checking now...will correct immediately! I am so sorry for any confusion. I'm am on hold with VRBO right now trying to find out what happened with the 5 stars I selected for each category" hopefully they will help Scott with this. I recommend Scott and his guests to other hosts. It is great to have guests that are so considerate. We can't wait for their next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting family

Picked the A. C. Carter house for the location, capacity, and price. It didn’t disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2023
Steve and his family were terrific guests! We are so happy their stay was so perfect and that they loved our home. A+
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Weekend getaway

We were in LaCrosse for a short weekend but Signe could not have been more welcoming. The house is fabulous and large enough for several guests. It was clean and well furnishings and in a quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It was just great having Arlene and Alan as guests in our home. Wow is all I can say, they left our home so clean you barely knew anyone had been there at all, communication was terrific, and we are so happy they had a wonderful time in La Crosse and enjoyed their stay in our home so much. I hope they stay with us again soon, I also highly recommend Arlene and her choice of any guests to all hosts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Victorian Getaway

A quiet step back 100 years in time. The home is spacious and well appointed with era-appropriate furniture, wallpaper, and wall hangings. Would definitely stay again if we find ourselves in La Crosse.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2020
Michael and his wife were just wonderful guests. They let us know right away how much they loved the house and they left our home very tidy. Michael sent me a lovely picture of the brilliant light streaming through our ruby glass door. Michael is a very thoughtful and enjoyable guest. We recommend Michael as a guest for other hosts and look forward to their next stay with us. We are so glad they had such a lovely stay for their special anniversary.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply lovely

My mom and I had an impromptu hiking trip, and this place delivered. Very comfortable and charming. Easy walk to restaurants and short drive to downtown. The owner was very responsive and helpful. I would definitely stay here again, if our journey leads us to La Crosse again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved the character of the house.

Home was nice and comfortable. A lttle dark inside but that is the decor of the time. Nice place to sit on the porch! Nice quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed our short stay. Owner was great with places to go and to eat! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Colleen and her party were great guests and left the home very tidy. She sent us a very nice note to let us know how much they enjoyed the house, and also left me a hand written thank you note. Very considerate and very friendly and I look forward to her next visit with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Coming back someday

Loved the original furniture and decor. Signe was very available if I needed anything. We had a rehearsal dinner and everyone loved the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2024
Nicholas was a good guest, and we did a lot of extra yard work outside early to make it special for an event they decided to hold, and we were so glad it went so well and that everybody loved it. Nick sent me the messages "Everything is great on our end." and "We love this home!" during their stay, and told us everything was wonderful when they left, and they said in their review that they will be staying again, so I am unsure why it was only 4 stars, I wonder if it was that window glitch that cuts off some of the rating categories? That has been mentioned to me by several guests, and it has done that on my end too. I know there should be five so I look for the missing one, but some didn't know that. That is very frustrating, but Nick and Kathy were wonderful guests, I recommend them to other hosts, and I can't wait for their next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home in La Crosse

I love Victorian houses and this was a beautiful well kept home to stay in. It truly looked like Victorian houses I've seen opened to the public as a museum. It was the highlight of my vacation, staying at this house. Plenty of places to eat and activities to enjoy nearby. I would highly recommend T-Joe's Pizza just a couple blocks away. I also loved The Old Country Steak Buffet just a few blocks walk from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2020
Joshua was a wonderful guest, and he left our home so tidy you would hardly know someone was there. I am so glad he enjoyed everything about the house and the neighborhood and I hope he will stay with us again soon! 5 stars guests all the way!!!
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