10/10 Excellent
Nanette K.
26 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nanette K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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Nostalgic Retro Cottage, Blocks Away from Mississippi River. Full Fenced in Yard
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
La Crosse, WI
- Place, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse6 min drive
- Place, Oktoberfest Grounds7 min drive
- Place, La Crosse Center9 min drive
- Airport, La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)5 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Nostalgic Retro Cottage, Blocks Away from Mississippi River. Full Fenced in Yard
Hello! My husband & I have been updating my childhood home into a fun, quirky, immersive & comfortable environment!
Off of 1-90, close to local bars & restaurants, Walgreens, McDonald's, Starbucks & a midwest fav; Kwik Trip. 10 minute drive to La Crosse Center, UWL and Downtown La Crosse.
Dog & kid friendly! Toddler bed for either your toddler or dog. Kid & dog toys. Pack & Play. Books & Magazines. Reading Nook. Activities. Dog Treats & Bowls. FULL FENCED IN YARD
We also decorate for all holidays
Boat and driveway parking available.
*We charge a $30 pet fee, please add your pet to your reservation, we also do not allow dogs that are not housetrained. If you are unsure how your dog will do in an unfamiliar place, please bring a kennel or we have them to rent for $10 per stay. We charge $100 for any dog that soils on rugs.*
*the yard is a work in progress for us, please excuse the mess*
Off of 1-90, close to local bars & restaurants, Walgreens, McDonald's, Starbucks & a midwest fav; Kwik Trip. 10 minute drive to La Crosse Center, UWL and Downtown La Crosse.
Dog & kid friendly! Toddler bed for either your toddler or dog. Kid & dog toys. Pack & Play. Books & Magazines. Reading Nook. Activities. Dog Treats & Bowls. FULL FENCED IN YARD
We also decorate for all holidays
Boat and driveway parking available.
*We charge a $30 pet fee, please add your pet to your reservation, we also do not allow dogs that are not housetrained. If you are unsure how your dog will do in an unfamiliar place, please bring a kennel or we have them to rent for $10 per stay. We charge $100 for any dog that soils on rugs.*
*the yard is a work in progress for us, please excuse the mess*
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
La Crosse
Located in Northside, a neighbourhood in La Crosse, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Riverside Amusement Park and UnWine'd 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 Great River Bluffs State Park. Shenanigans Entertainment Center & Sports Bar and Oktoberfest Grounds are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
La Crosse, WI
What's nearby
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
- Oktoberfest Grounds - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
- Viterbo University - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
- Riverside Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
- La Crosse Center - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kwik Trip - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min walk
- Neuie's Vogue - 10 min walk
- North Country Steak Buffet - 9 min walk
- Nutbush City Limits - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Katie C.
7 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey P.
25 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeffrey P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charles S.
29 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charles S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christy A.
13 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christy A.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
nancy h.
21 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nancy h.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
michelle c.
4 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nostalgic
michelle c.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charlie R.
24 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charlie R.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marcy Y.
1 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marcy Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie T.
24 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Carrie T.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
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30 Jun, 2025
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard D.
18 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs
Richard D.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Malissa C.
18 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Malissa C.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gina D.
24 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Gina D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Keith T.
17 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed
Keith T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth E.
25 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Elizabeth E.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mel Z.
21 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place
Mel Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adria D.
16 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adria D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristi Z.
2 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Momma Mia
Kristi Z.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zach R.
9 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place!
Zach R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Mike P.
22 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, comfortable
Mike P.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Margaret J.
3 Feb, 2025
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Margaret J.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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Kristi Z.
11 Mar, 2025
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Dog Heaven
Kristi Z.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy C.
6 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations
Amy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Payton K.
12 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retro stay
Payton K.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Jaime Arnold
My husband and I got married in June 2023, 2 days before my mom passed away. Being an only child, and having my dad passing away 13 years earlier, I was left my childhood home. I didn't have the heart to part with it, so we put a lot of work in the home to turn it into a VRBO.
We have 2 kids (4 & 8) and 4 dogs. We live right across the river in Minnesota and enjoy traveling, geocaching and seeing oddities. Spencer enjoys fishing, especially ice fishing.
We have 2 kids (4 & 8) and 4 dogs. We live right across the river in Minnesota and enjoy traveling, geocaching and seeing oddities. Spencer enjoys fishing, especially ice fishing.
Why they chose this property
It's my childhood home. :) The yard is a work in progress but we will be refurbishing the gazebo in the back, building a butterfly garden and placing a geocache in the back.
What makes this property unique
Each room is specially curated to my moms, dads and my family interests. The master bedroom is a rock and roll theme; my mom and I went to a lot of concerts! The spare bedroom is a railroad theme; my dad worked for Candian Pacific Railway. I have spent a lot of time on the details and my heart has been poured into this project.
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