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New Rental! Kid Friendly Bluff House with incredible Mississippi River Views!

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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View from the front deck!
View from the loft looking down.
Interior detail
Property grounds
Enjoy a fire at the large fire pit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Black Hawk Bridge
  • Place, Mount Hosmer Park
  • Place, Clear Creek Park

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Basement Bedroom

1 King Bed

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

New Rental! Kid Friendly Bluff House with incredible Mississippi River Views!

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Mississippi River while you relax, get cozy, and recharge in this newly decorated modern-rustic cabin situated high on the bluffs above the Mississippi River. Whether it is a family vacation, a girls/guys weekend, or a couples getaway you will enjoy the "Bluff House" inside and out. Take in the views with coffee on the deck in the mornings or sitting around a campfire on the large paved patio with a cold beverage of choice in the afternoon/evenings. There is never a shortage of things to see, whether it is boats and barges going by on the river, trains passing by on the tracks, or vehicles slowly moving by on the highway below.

Plenty of beds to accommodate a group or large family. (1 king, 2 queens, 2 twins)

Brand new outdoor playground, sandbox and zip-line to entertain the kids for hours! Inside we have an indoor kid's play space and toys in the loft to accommodate families with younger children. We also have a pack and play crib for babies.

Our patio has a large fire pit, (wood provided) fire starter, plenty of chairs, and an outdoor cooler. (located in the utility room)

A large farmhouse kitchen table, brand new granite kitchen countertops, a brand new gas oven/stove, and an outdoor gas grill will give you all the space you need to stay in, cook, and enjoy meals together. Propane is provided for the grill with an extra tank in the event you run out.

A new sectional couch with an open concept floor plan extends the kitchen space to the living room and also includes a smart TV. Watch your favorite team, sitcom, movie, or whatever you are in the mood for!

Our high-speed internet can accommodate zoom meetings, TVs, multiple phones, or whatever you may need to “plugin.”

Second to the last house on a dead-end lane, not for from LaCrosse (WI), Lansing (IA), Viroqua (WI).

Bring your UTV and explore Vernon and Crawford counties, or your boat, kayaks, jet skis and explore the mighty Mississippi!

If trout fishing is your aim you should also check out some of the finest coldwater trout streams anywhere: Lansing Clear Creek at Clear Creek Park (1972 South Road on the west edge of town); Wexford Creek (1416 Great River Road) and the French Creek Wildlife Area to name a few. Check with the DNR to find which area streams are stocked on a regular basis.

There is a gas station just down the hill for misc odds and ends, there are local bars for food and drinks. Hit up the Great River Roadhouse for drinks and the best pizza around! If you need groceries or other dining just cruise across the river to Lansing, Iowa and you are certain to find everything you need and some you don’t.

If you are looking for a different property, please check out our listing across the river in Lansing, Iowa. Listing #7556345

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Playground, toys and play table.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
There is a fee of $20 per pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside away from the house.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please keep the water usage to a minimum due to the sensitive septic system. Thanks!
Please be considerate of the amount of firewood you use. We do not charge for the wood and we want to keep it that way.
For all summer reservations! We cannot control when the lawn needs to be mowed. If that is during your reservation we apologize in advance.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

De Soto

Located in De Soto, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Vernon Vineyards and Viroqua Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Romance Woods and Duck Egg County Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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De Soto, WI

What's nearby

  • Black Hawk Bridge - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Mount Hosmer Park - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Clear Creek Park - 17 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Lansing City Library - 17 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center - 19 min drive - 13.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Safe House Saloon - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Great River Roadhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bright Spot - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffee On The River - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pork's Hilltop - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Rental! Kid Friendly Bluff House with incredible Mississippi River Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at New Rental! Kid Friendly Bluff House with incredible Mississippi River Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Rental! Kid Friendly Bluff House with incredible Mississippi River Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Rental! Kid Friendly Bluff House with incredible Mississippi River Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Rental! Kid Friendly Bluff House with incredible Mississippi River Views! located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Mississippi River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mount Hosmer Park and Clear Creek Park. Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center and Romance Prairie State Natural Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 227 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zac P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time stayibg here. Great views, quiet and private. Very comfortable, perfect for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were amazing! The house is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in an amazing setting. Beautiful views! A relaxing and very comfortable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quiet location. Views were amazing!! Cabin very clean and comfortable. Wonderful getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy & Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay. Really enjoyed our stay. The views are amazing. Saw barges, trains, a few eagles. Very peaceful. Beautiful house. Will come back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view. Great fishing. Clean spacious cabin easily can accommodate 6 adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 beautiful views! We had a lovely stay at this amazing cabin! Definitely our go to Wisconsin spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at the Bluff House! The view is absolutely beautiful. The house was just right for our group of five. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the boats on the river go by. The fire pit area is also fun! The only thing I would change is the bbq grill which has definitely seen better days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful spot for a getaway! Brought our two young kids and dog here - terrific view and a ton of fun for the kids to play around the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was great - lovely view and very comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey R.

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

Great View

We had a comfortable stay with beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Wonderful View

Was truly blown away by the view and just spent hours watching the world go by. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing setting. Loved watching all the river activity.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Had a great time! Even though we had rain!!

Joe was a great host, super helpful and responsive! The Bluff House was clean, had all the amenities listed and that we needed. Cooked some great steaks on Joe's grill. The views from the deck are gorgeous. Highly recommend if you're looking for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a very relaxing stay at the Bluff House. We spent most of our time during our long weekend stay at the house itself and were very comfortable as a family of 5 with a dog. The view is excellent and the host was very responsive. A unique feature of the house is a very intricate shower which ran quite warm. We were also missing the campfire chairs as pictured in the listing which were apparently damaged earlier this season and not replaced yet. Would recommend this house for those seeking a low key relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Сергей П.

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

Perfect house

Very beautiful and clean house. We really enjoyed and appreciate for everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew K.

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

Great place.

Had a nice little get away for the week. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence R.

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

Fun and beautiful property

This home is very nice and the location is amazing! Great Fire area and playground.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel A.

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

Weekend Getaway

The cabin was very nice. Loved the view of the Mississippi River. Being in a nice secluded place we still found it easy to get to and venture out to see the area attractions. We would recommend it as a place to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Holiday getaway

So relaxing! Took a couple of day trips saw eagles almost everyday.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franz K.

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

Perfect!

Great place for a get together with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

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

Enjoyed the view!

The stay was great overall. We would have liked some warmer blankets on the beds but made it work with throw blankets. The house was pretty clean at first sight, but found lots of pet hair in nooks and crannies.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janice G.

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

Great for nature lovers

Nice well kept property. Beautiful views.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frea E.

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

Family getaway

Great cabin with wonderful view! Comfortable beds, great yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

We had a great stay. Beautiful view!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joe and Ashley

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This is a family owned and operated rental, we also have another listing across the river in Lansing, Iowa. We also have a second home 1/4 mile away from this rental in De Soto. Listing number 2678364 We have enjoyed the process and enjoyed sharing our home with others so we decided to make another purchase on this home.

Our Lansing property listing number is 7556345

Why they chose this property

We chose this property because it was a ‘diamond in the rough’ and we saw what kind of potential it had. After numerous hours of cleaning up the landscape, we were able to open up the view and see the Mississippi River! My wife Ashley put her touch on the inside to add to the breathtaking view, and we now have a first-class property!

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