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Cottage by Lake Winona

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Exterior
Master (King) Bedroom
Master (King) Bedroom
Queen Bedroom w/ private patio
Queen Bedroom w/ private patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Winona, MN
  • Lake Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Winona State University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lake Lodge Recreation Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cottage by Lake Winona

The Cottage by Lake Winona is a lake-view vacation rental located in Winona, MN. The 3 bedroom home sleeps 6 and is 10 blocks from the Mississippi River and downtown.

Just steps from the front door are Lake Winona, Bike/Walking Path, All-Abilities Playground, Fishing Pier and Boat Ramp, and Winona State University.

5-min ride away is Garvin Heights Lookout, the Great River Road Scenic Byway, Sugar Loaf Mountain Trails, Holzinger Lodge and Trails, MRT and Flyway Bike Trails, and Winona's Levee Park.

Area attractions within 30 minutes include: Coffee Mill Ski Resort, Lark Toy Museum, Great River Bluffs State Park, Whitewater State Park, Perrot State Park and many more!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Winona

Located in Winona, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Merchants Bank and Polish Cultural Institute & Museum Annex are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Aghaming Park And Preserve.
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Winona, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Winona State University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Lodge Recreation Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Winona County Courthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Minnesota Marine Art Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Winona Station - 8 min walk
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bloedow Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Erbert & Gerbert's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage by Lake Winona pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage by Lake Winona?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage by Lake Winona?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage by Lake Winona located?

Located in the heart of Winona, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Park and Mississippi River. Winona State University and Lake Lodge Recreation Center are also within 10 minutes. Winona Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great girls get away.

Great place and location. Love the history in Winona.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

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

Great place to stay

The host was amazing to work with. She was very accomodating. The house was so cute and very clean. We will definitely stay there again and I have already told others about it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marijo R.

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

Great Deal

What a great find. It was just me staying in this retro 3 bedroom, and it was perfect. Super clean, exactly as described and helpful hosts. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie s.

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

adorable place

lovely place!!! So clean!!! We had everything we needed!! This was our first time using VRBO and our host Kimberly is wonderful!!! It was a thousand times better than a hotel. I will definitely be using VRBO from now on!!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. I would love to stay again sometime and really check out Winona!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce M.

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

Great Place

Easy place to stay in, clean and comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade K.

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

Clean and Comfortable

The home was very clean and had plenty of space. For anyone sound sensitive please note that that there is a busy intersection and train tracks near this house so you will have traffic background noise. I felt it was noticeable but not disruptive. The house is well cared for, and the living room is especially spacious with comfortable recliners.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain L.

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

Amazing Stay!

No issues checking in early, very accommodating and sweet host. Home was very clean, host set out items for our use, living room had a wall full of toys for kids and board games and plenty of space for our party of 6. We will certainly return if we come down again. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christine G.

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

Easy access house on my n winona

Great location but close to busy traffic street/rail. Everything provided as expected. Very clean New bath in basement as great. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell R.

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

Extremely clean and warm!

Stayed for one night. Great location for Winona visit. Property was warm, cozy and clean. Spacious and comfortable bedrooms and nice family room. The addition of garage parking during a single digit temperature noght was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

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

Friends get together

Great place to stay for 6 people, owners were easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Nice comfortable home

Home was comfortable and clean lots of room for 5 adults. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana B.

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

Work trip

I really enjoyed this stay very quiet and peaceful!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Spent A Week In Winona

The house was super clean, and in a great location. It is close to everything Winona has to offer, and perfect for walks around the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Kim the host was very prompt on getting back with us on the questions we had. The location was great for us. The house was older but very clean and well stocked. It is on a busy street but the street noise wasn’t too bad. Overall great place to rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

One night

Nice location. Clean and just what we needed. Easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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

Great place to stay in Winona.

This was a great place for us to celebrate our daughters graduation from Winona state. Plenty people f room for everyone one. Property owners were great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Homecoming

It was the perfect spot and met all of our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

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

winona family reunion

Above average. Very clean, well stocked. Having owners next door was a plus. I would suggest an easier to use lock box for first entry. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Charyl H.

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

Super Clean

The house is super clean and welll stocked. Beds are very comfortable. Having a garage was very nice. The house is located near the lake and the park has very nice walking and biking paths. It is on a pretty busy street, but we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark L.

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

Family weekend

We stayed here for Winona State family weekend. It worked out great, our son ( student) apartment was right across the street. The accommodation are comfortable . We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry T.

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

Weekend in Winona Area

This is a wonderful property located in a great neighborhood in Winona. It had ALL of the conveniences you might need, and then some. It’s super clean and cozy. Absolutely perfect for 4-6 people, all at a VERY affordable price!! We would 100% stay here again, and would recommend this property to anyone who is planning a trip to the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanna J.

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

Perfect place to stay in Winona!

House was comfortable and very clean with plenty of space. Great views of the bluffs and located a short walking distance to the lake and park. It is located on the corner of a busy street, but still was private and an easy drive to all the area offers. Property owner immediately responded to our questions and the home had all we needed- we appreciated the breakfast items and the note with information regarding the house. We have stayed often in Winona at many other places, but hope we can come back and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

A nice place in Winona

Very pleasant, spacious house. Nothing fancy, but very comfortable. Excellent experience with communicating with the owners. A short walk to Lake Winona and Winona State University. Friendly locals when walking around. The only drawback is that the house is on a somewhat busy corner. Would come back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect place to stay with old college friends for the weekend!

Clean, efficient and practical. Loved the MCM vibe - we so loved the wallpaper that matched the valences. The King bed was super comfy and the house had the perfect layout. Shower was great and the extra bathroom in the basement served us well. Going to remember this place and stay again. One addition that would be convenient is a keypad for entry vs keys. The lock box got a bit cumbersome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine C.

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

Wonderful Winona

We throughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage by the lake. It was bright, neat and extremely clean. Our host, Kim, made sure every amenity imaginable was provided. There was even a tray on the dining room table with breakfast goodies & milk in the refrigerator for the cereal! The cottage had a great layout and a garage door opener was provided so we could park in the garage. We absolutely loved our stay in Winona & hope to visit again! I highly recommend Kim & her Cottage by the Lake!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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