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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Brownsville, MN
  • Place, Pettibone Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, La Crosse Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Pool 8 River House , A Couples' Retreat!

On the water with boat dock and sunrise view.
Marina (food / drinks/live music, steak fry on Friday nights) and Wildcat beach both 2 minutes by boat.
Saxon Hall pizza and bar / community center walking distance.
Shellhorn bar and grill 4 minute drive. Wildcat Saloon across the highway walking distance.
10 minutes by boat to La Crosse, WI.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No bachelor or bachelorette parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no loud music or activity after 10:30 pm.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2703319vb
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
Note from host: No bachelor or bachelorette parties.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Brownsville

Located in Brownsville, this cottage is on the waterfront. Mississippi River and Pettibone Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Children's Museum of La Crosse and The Pump House Regional Arts Center. Weber Center for the Performing Arts and Oktoberfest Grounds are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Brownsville, MN

What's nearby

  • Pettibone Park - 15 min drive - 23.3 km
  • La Crosse Center - 18 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Riverside Park - 18 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Oktoberfest Grounds - 19 min drive - 26.5 km
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 21 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • La Crosse Station - 25 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Fiesta Mexicana - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪All Star Lanes & Banquets - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Bennett O'Riley's Bar and Grill - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pool 8 River House , A Couples' Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pool 8 River House , A Couples' Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pool 8 River House , A Couples' Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pool 8 River House , A Couples' Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pool 8 River House , A Couples' Retreat! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mississippi River and within 16 miles (25 km) of Pettibone Beach and Pettibone Park. Dahl Auto Museum and Houston County Historical Society are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent retreat. Our only suggestion is to add a dishwasher in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2026
Thanks Tim!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This a nice location for Mississippi River enthusiasts, Driftless bluffs enthusiasts and train enthusiasts. The house was nice and clean, the kitchen was equipped well, and is a perfect place for couples.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2025
Thank you Steve! So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful place. It was even better in person than the pictures showed! So peaceful and relaxing! Despite the bird hunting shots in the morning, we enjoyed this place completely from sun up to sun down!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov, 2025
Thank you Vicky! Yeah, its duck hunting season on the Mississippi! Sorry about that :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 4th or 5th time we stayed at this property, always a amazing time in this beautiful property. Had everything we needed and check in was flawless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, relaxing place to rest and rejuvenate. The sunrises and the glow of the moon on the water were gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your place with us, Cathy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2025
Thank you Angie! Would love to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pawel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were there already 4th time. This place never disappoint. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2025
Thank you Pawel! We love having you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Set up well. Everything was there that we needed. Host communicated well and responded quickly. Beautiful location; right on the Mississippi main channel. Three days of beautiful sunrises.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2025
Thank you Alan!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Great Vacation Stay

Beautiful home, beautiful views, great vacation destination!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Thank you David!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location of the house along the Mississippi River, with very easy access to the lovely dirt roads in the region for gravel bicycle riding. The house was amazingly quiet except for when the train was passing through, but if the windows are closed, the train noise is very much minimized. The kitchen has everything you need to make simple meals, and the garage was an amazing place for us to work on our bikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2025
Thank your Arthur. Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Vacation Haven

After another excellent stay the home readily provides an idlyllic, comfortable, and relaxing environment to appreciate the beauty of the Mississippi River with a kind responsive host.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2024
Thank you David. You and your wife are the ideal guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

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

Loved being right on the river

Very nice, clean and comfortable. We would have liked shades or curtains on the sun facing windows, but we loved the view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

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

Amazing weekend!

Perfect little property for a couples getaway! Beautiful views, clean, comfortable and everything you need! We’d love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2024
Thank you Courtney! I would love to have you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Perfect getaway

This house was so cute and the perfect getaway for a short fishing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
Thank you Amanda!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

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

Perfect Cabin on the River!

This place is so beautiful and cozy! We had such a relaxing time and will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2022
Thank you Ashley! Would love to have you back any time!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Wonderful Place

This place was amazing and we would definitely stay again! The property is very clean and you can't beat the view! We loved hanging out on the back patio in front of the fire table watching all of the boats go by on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2024
Thank you Jill! We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Fall fishing trip

Great views close to great fishing and boat ramp!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2023
Thanks Chris! Look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Amazing get away

Great trip away to relax enjoy the river and surrounding area! Definitely will go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2022
Thanks Kelly! Would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

Great place

Very nice place, great amenities and location. The train is not bad, but you do notice it. Highly recommend the place and the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2023
Thanks Jon, glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Great for Couple

Perfect little house on the river for a couples weekend. Really enjoyed our stay. House was extremely clean and accurately described. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2022
Thank you Brad! I would love to have you stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Great location for relaxing!

Nice clean, quite property. Right on the river
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2022
Thank you Steven! Come again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T N.

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

Great river getaway

Being right on the water was spectacular. Saw giant river barges and small kayaks go past. Very relaxing and the house was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2024
Thank you so much T! I'm so glad you stayed, would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Nice little spot on the Mississippi

Nice clean place host was very accommodating. It was quiet and very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2023
Thank you Chris! Would love to have you come visit again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pawel C.

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

Great place with beautiful view

It's great place with beautiful view. Very quiet and relaxing. I was there already 3rd time and for sure that wasn't the last one. Very recommending this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2024
Thank you for the nice review Pawel! We love having you stay!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

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

Very Awesome Place

This is our 4th time staying at this property and already booked again. It is very comfortable and in a great location for boating and visiting Lawrence Lake Marina. The property has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2024
Thanks Tammy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TODD M.

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

Wonderful Little River getaway

We had a wonderful two night stay at the river house. Communication was great. The house is just as advertised, clean, pretty a great location, and fully stocked for anything we would need. We definitely look forward to coming back for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2024
Thank you Todd! So glad you enjoyed your stay!

About the host

Hosted by Cathy McCabe

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Local owners looking to share the experience of river life!

Why they chose this property

Perfect location to enjoy all the river has to offer! Beautiful sunrise from the outdoor patio, living room and bedroom! Dock to park your boat and catch fish. Great place to enjoy all outdoor activities during the day and relax to the beauty of the Mississippi River in the evening. A must visit location!

What makes this property unique

This property offers a boat dock (seasonal) and outdoor patio on the main channel of the Mississippi River. A cozy and relaxing atmosphere.

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