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The Drift Inn, Old charm, Quiet, Fenced backyard, Close to Onalaska & La Crosse

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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La Crosse, WI
  • Place, Riverside Amusement Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Black River Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 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 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Drift Inn, Old charm, Quiet, Fenced backyard, Close to Onalaska & La Crosse

Enjoy this nicely remodeled home with historic charm nestled in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Just 10 minutes to downtown La Crosse. The home is also close to the Driftless Area, known for its beautiful wilderness and river-carved valleys.

This is a popular stay for travel nurses who work at the local hospital. Whether you’re looking for a cozy retreat or you’re in town for work, this home is the perfect alternative to a hotel.

The home features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 full levels of living space.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Enjoy your return trip and just turn off the lights, lock the doors, and turn down or off the thermostat.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4443185vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

La Crosse

Northside, a neighbourhood in La Crosse, is home to this holiday home. Swarthout Museum and Dahl Auto Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Riverside Amusement Park and UnWine'd. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at La Crosse Center or La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway.
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La Crosse, WI

What's nearby

  • Riverside Amusement Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Black River Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Oktoberfest Grounds - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • La Crosse Center - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • La Crosse Station - 6 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jimmys Northstar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Neuie's Vogue - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Genzie's Gameday Pub - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Drift Inn, Old charm, Quiet, Fenced backyard, Close to Onalaska & La Crosse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at The Drift Inn, Old charm, Quiet, Fenced backyard, Close to Onalaska & La Crosse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Drift Inn, Old charm, Quiet, Fenced backyard, Close to Onalaska & La Crosse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Drift Inn, Old charm, Quiet, Fenced backyard, Close to Onalaska & La Crosse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Drift Inn, Old charm, Quiet, Fenced backyard, Close to Onalaska & La Crosse located?

Located in Northside, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Riverside Amusement Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Black River Beach and UnWine'd. Valley View Mall and Viterbo University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found the house very clean, quiet, safe, and a great location to visit the area! It was perfect for our family, and Ian was extremely helpful for any questions we had. I would highly recommend staying at The Drift Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2026
Thank you so much for your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, excellent host communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2026
Thank you so much for your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Drift Inn is in a quiet neighborhood and has convenient off street parking. The bathroom and laundry room were nice and updated. Access to the property was easy. Host is great in communicating. Living room was spacious and the kitchen was well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, older charm. The home gave ample space and fit our needs. Owner was very attentive and responsive with questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2026
Thank you so much for your stay and I hope your enjoyed the stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean home located in a quiet LaCrosse neighborhood. Enjoyed our stay while visiting our son at college.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2026
Thank you so much for your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great excellent and in a great location. The owner was very easy to communicate with and very helpful. The location is very convenient to the interstate and quite a few local bars nearby. No issues other than the yard looks like it could use some TLC. Would definitely look to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for your stay. We are happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gwenn P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
We were very disappointed with the condition of this property. Upon arrival, the first thing we noticed was that the living room windows were dirty, with visible dog marks or residue. We had to clean them ourselves.We then found dog hair in the bed sheets, which is unacceptable, and the coffee pot still had old coffee and grounds left in it from a previous guest.The backyard was in the worst condition. It was clearly neglected, with an old chicken coop that had not been cleaned in years, covered by a torn tarp. There were bags of dog waste left around, along with branches down and multiple brush piles, making the space unusable.Overall, the lack of cleanliness and basic upkeep was unacceptable. We will not be staying there again. Hopefully for the future guests it will be cleaned up.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2026
Guests violated the house rules by showing up at the property with additional guests. Once confronted about additional guests the original guest who made the reservation would not address the issue of additional guests. There were no complaints during check-in but once guests were asked about the total guest count they started to make frivolous claims. There are no cleaning supplies for guests to clean themselves and this is a lie that the cleaner had not cleaned. After hours of negotiations and non-sense, the guest was checking-out the following day. These guests were very aggressive, destructive and had no intention to follow any reasonable house rules. These guests did their best to be vindictive by created frivolous damages before their check-out. It’s unfortunate but either they were drinking too much or were very unhinged to accept any responsibility.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
I thought the home was adequate for a couple of days of overnight stays. Seems to be more of a place for college age people to stay. Furniture and window coverings are out of date. Cleanliness of rooms could be addressed further.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2025
Sorry you were unhappy but you should have called us. We make a serious effort to give guests a great clean home. We don’t understand your negative comments when you made no communication while you were not happy.
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean and cozy. The rooms are quite small, and there is only one small bathroom. There are two bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs. Perhaps a better sizing or repositioning of some furniture would help. The china hutch in the dining room is not necessary at all and would make that room more navigable. The outside could benefit from some trimming and weed control. Location is decent and provides quick access to I-90, and makes it easy to navigate LaCrosse. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane Lynne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean, comfortable stay

Overall, the stay was comfortable. The shower was big and roomy. The washer and dryer left A LOT to be desired. They are both really old and need to be replaced. The washer smells moldy and the dryer sounds like a rocket ship. There was even a note on the dryer saying how loud it was. I didn't get a picture of it.Other than that, it was a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for being a great guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication from host and place was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2026
Thank you so much for your stay. Thank you so much for the great communication. Please come back to visit us!

About the host

Hosted by Jeffrey Hoffman

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We want guests to have a great experience and take advantage of the Driftless Area by hiking, exploring nature or fishing.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is old with some old bars. It’s very quiet but close to downtown and the river front.

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What makes this property unique

It’s a comfortable house taking you back in the 1930’s in La Crosse. It’s recently renovated and it preserves the classic look of the house. Having the yard and the kids swing and the jungle gym is a bonus for guests traveling with children.

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