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Star Hawk Springs Chateaux - Large 6 Bdrm Retreat

Family-friendly condo in Fountain City

Welcome to Star Hawk Springs! The guest wing is the middle of the sizable Chateaux.

The Great Room has plenty of seating areas and a pool & game table for your enjoyment.

Gather with your family, friends or co-workers in the Great Room and make new memories together.

Enjoy a nice cup of coffee in the morning while overlooking the valley.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Good

6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 203600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Fountain City, WI

Place, Winona State University
‪31 min drive‬
Place, Minnesota Marine Art Museum
‪32 min drive‬
Place, St. Mary's University of Minnesota
‪35 min drive‬
Airport, La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Cheetah's Den

1 King Bed

Explorer's Haven

2 Single Beds

Florentine Lounge

1 King Bed

Ocean's Escape

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Sunrise at Sea

1 King Bed

The Library

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Level Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Half-Bath

Toilet

Upstairs Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Star Hawk Springs Chateaux - Large 6 Bdrm Retreat

The Chateaux is a unique and historic property in rural Wisconsin. Our home has proudly stood for generations, with many original features that reflect its rich history. Please note: this is not a modern build. You’ll find charming, ‘lived-in’ details that make the space authentic, safe, and special. We sit on a wildflower field, an outdoor bonfire area and a spacious guest condo offering 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a Great Room and a kitchen that seats sixteen. Deer and foxes love to visit the wildflower field, and there are two large state parks and the Mississippi River within 25 minutes for hiking, fishing, boating and exploring. The Chateaux is a great fit for family and friend groups.

In addition to the lovely bedrooms and living room, there's a full kitchen - that is absolutely the "church basement" feel kitchen - if you'd like to cook on site, including a full compliment of pots, pans, bakeware, dishes, silverware, etc. We do provide dish soap, spices, oil and a small selection of tea. Bring your own coffee supplies, food, beverages, firewood, sunblock and mosquito repellant. We also provide towels for use in the home, soap, and shampoo and conditioner for you to use during your stay.

The guest wing is comfortable without being modern, and great for relaxing after a fun-filled day outside or at the local auto museum, monolithic monuments, ice cream shops or other adventures. Please note that while the bedrooms and bathrooms are updated, the Great Room and kitchen are not recently renovated and have the building's original feel and design, including original flooring. Please also note that the Chateaux is home to three other separate residences which share walls with the guest wing. Please review the House Rules regarding quiet hours.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$150 fee per animal. Pre-approval required.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renter Agreement & Security Deposit are required within 3 days of booking or 24 hours of stay, whichever is soonest, or booking will be canceled.

Quiet Hours are 10pm-8am. Violation will result in immediate termination of your reservation. Any indoor smoking results in minimum $500 fee.

All cancelations are subject to Host's Cancellation Policy: 50% refund at least 31 days before arrival; no refunds within 30 days of arrival.

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

Fountain City

Located in Fountain City, this condo is in a rural area. Island City Brewery and Elmaro Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Merrick State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium or Winona Indoor Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fountain City, WI

What's nearby

Aghaming Park And Preserve - 29 min drive - 19.1 km
Winona State University - 31 min drive - 20.9 km
Minnesota Marine Art Museum - 32 min drive - 21.3 km
St. Mary's University of Minnesota - 35 min drive - 24.1 km
Sugar Loaf - 36 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

Winona Station - 26 min drive
La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Erbert and Gerberts - ‬24 min drive
‪Blooming Grounds Coffee House - ‬25 min drive
‪Market Street Tap - ‬25 min drive
‪Nosh Scratch Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
‪Acoustic Cafe - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Star Hawk Springs Chateaux - Large 6 Bdrm Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Star Hawk Springs Chateaux - Large 6 Bdrm Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Star Hawk Springs Chateaux - Large 6 Bdrm Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Star Hawk Springs Chateaux - Large 6 Bdrm Retreat located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly condo building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Dodge Town Hall, Merrick State Park and Rock in the House. Huff Center and Winona Mall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

7.4

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Wanda C.

21 Sept, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

The online pictures of the Chateax are very misleading about the actual condition on the place. When we walked in there were hundreds of flies stuck to the ceiling in bedrooms and my husband spent about an hour vacuuming up flies. A couple parts of the ceiling are bubbling from most likely a roof issue. Looks like a few areas of the ceiling could cave in. We had paid for 2 air mattresses but only received one with a mismatch of bedding/ blankets. Management was responsive though and did bring us the second air mattress. After the initial shock of the condition of the house, we adapted, and had a decent stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jackie T.

22 Aug, 2025

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Photos of this property are very misleading!!!Concerning conditions that effect guest safety.Broken window. Leaking roof from rain causing debris to fall from the ceiling. 2.5 bathrooms are good.We left a day early due to poor conditions. Reached out to host the morning we were leaving, refused refund. Also reached out to VBRO for assistance with the host, waiting for a response from them.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

jacob s.

15 Sept, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Property was incredibly unclean, grill had an old steak on it and was clearly not cleaned. Kitchen was disgusting, especially the floors and constantly had crickets. House was always covered in flies at all times. Noise alarm felt incredibly unnerving and made us feel like we couldn't relax at night.Neighbors moved in with incredibly loud dogs that barked every time we did anything even at night. I don't believe a property like this should be allowed on VRBO when the neighbors are people who live on the property. Basically we rented a big apartment which is not what we were looking for in a cabin trip getaway. Property needs a lot of work and is dire need of a renovation. Leaky ceiling, massive gaps around AC units in the window, floors in basement kitchen are disgusting, etc.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindi J.

24 Mar, 2024

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

Great family reunion

Great place to stay, worked out perfect for our family.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy L.

24 Sept, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

The appeal to the property was the six bedrooms and three bathrooms for our group of 9. The owners maintenance man was fantastic and came shortly after we requested help with things. Even with that said, we were disappointed with the property. The ad was misleading. The kitchen was in the basement with no windows or good ventilation. The crickets went non-stop down there and we killed a cockroach. The ad listed accommodations for up to 20 people, but the kitchen had only one refrigerator and the oven had three working burners. The electrical is outdated and we blew the fuses cooking breakfast one morning. The interior was dirty with stained carpets, hanging fly strips, old furniture in living room and poor lighting. The beds were comfortable though. The dogs in the apartment next door were a problem. It took at least three days for them to stop barking nonstop. We were told to shut the door to the basement to muffle the noise. It didn't work. After that it was periodic barking at all hours. The dog owners did not clean up the poop in the yard. There was a fly problem - the maintenance man brought us enough fly swatters to have one per person. He also came to spray for hornets because we couldn't sit outside. Grill was broken - missing wheel on one corner and the lighter didn't work. The maintenance man was very good about coming whenever we needed something. We still had fun with our group even through the property condition was not the best.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

26 Oct, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We loved all the space provided at the Chateaux. Perfect for our large group of friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tina M.

4 May, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Setting

Enjoy the stay. Plenty of room.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Chad N.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Winona family weekend

Pretty unique property in a calming remote area with rolling hills & wildlife. It looks to have some renovations taking place and could use more. Maybe the time of the year in the country or not knowing when the unit was occupied last…lots dead flies on the ground & many more in the bead rooms flying around?!?! However the value of the rental for number of people it can sleep is good vs the cost! The hosts were very responsive!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David L.

10 Oct, 2023

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

Needs some TLC

The main room and kitchen needs updating needs new bed's they are bowls

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

LB N., West Chicago, Illinois

5 Jul, 2023

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

Just right for our clan!

What we needed was a place large enough for the 18 members of our extended family to relax without feeling crowded, and plenty of room for 7 little cousins to play. The kids loved the big grassy field; we brought along an inflatable wading pool and lots of outdoor activities. Indoors they decided that the second-floor balcony was ideal for putting on "puppet shows" with their stuffed animals to entertain the adults in the great room below. The property is showing its age*, but Julia was immediately responsive to any glitch or question we had. If shiny resort life is your thing, the Chateaux is probably not for you--but if you have happy memories of sleep-away camp, you'll do just fine! *Note: the bathrooms are all updated and very clean. It was the basement kitchen that to us was the greatest drawback.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bruce B.

3 Aug, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keli W., New Glarus Wi

16 Oct, 2022

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

Nice stay!

We celebrated a 76th B-Day and had everything we needed!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jere B.

10 Jul, 2022

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

Great size for our family of 10

We could spread out as needed with 6 bedrooms on 2 levels. Little kids went to bed (and woke up) early upstairs. Nice, renovated bathrooms. Kitchen facilities were convenient for food prep and eating together, once we adjusted to the basement location. We loved the green vista out back. All of us enjoyed being outside with the birds and playing in the grass. We would recommend accessing the property via WI 95 and county Rd P from Fountain City.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tom S.

7 Jul, 2022

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

Jill is amazing

We had a blast in Fountain City at the Chateau. Me and some friends went out to be secluded and have a fun time playing yard games and get away from the city life. Jill and the maintenance man, Tom, were a pleasure to talk to and deal with. We also had plenty of space inside and outside where 8 people could comfortable be able to fit and relax. there are a few things in the place that could be updated, but other than that the place was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Navid N.

6 Jul, 2022

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

Beautiful

Nice and beautiful place

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

14 Jun, 2022

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

Beautiful Family Space

Able to bring our extended family with lots of young kids and all had a great time. Rooms just off great room made it easy for adults to put kids to bed and stay in one space together. Loved the fire pit and there was a grove of pine trees that made a perfect hammock hanging location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julia Palokangas

What makes this property unique

“Our property is a designated historic building. Some fixtures, like the original kitchen, may appear dated but are fully clean, safe, and functional. We conduct regular safety and cleanliness inspections, and the property meets all county health and safety requirements.”