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Adorable Cottage on GREAT Fishing Lake

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A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and a view to the outside.
A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in microwave, and a large island with a sink.
A two-story mobile home with a front porch, a staircase, and a fenced deck area.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water with trees in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Explore, experience, enjoy

    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Trempealeau, WI
  • Place, Lake Onalaska
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, La Crosse Center
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Adorable Cottage on GREAT Fishing Lake

Adorable and charming waterfront cottage on Round Lake in Trempealeau, WI. Sandwiched between some of the best fisheries in the area, including Long Lake, Third Lake, Second Lake, First Lake and the Mississippi River.

This home is completely renovated with a large porch to enjoy the view of the lake. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 updated bathroom and can sleep 5 guests. Bedroom 1 has 1 full size bed and 1 lofted twin size bed (best suited for a child). Bedroom 2 has 1 queen size bed. The bathroom is situated down the hallway between the bedrooms with an on demand water heater, rain shower and washer/dryer combo.

The home has an open concept kitchen and living room. Spacious and well stocked kitchen with all the amenities you might need. Full size refrigerator, oven/stove, dishwasher, microwave and coffee bar. Living Room includes plenty of comfortable seating and large smart TV.

Outdoors there is a hammock, outdoor couch, loungers and chairs to use! The game horseshoes is set up to play and there is a fire pit to use. Enjoy the large shaded yard for games or relaxing during the day.

Trempealeau is considered the bird city of Wisconsin! Watch a variety of birds come to the feeders on the porch or in the yard (bird seed is provided inside and you can fill up the feeders if you’d like).

There is a paddle boat that seats 4 available to use. Please provide own life jackets.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

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: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2758201vb
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
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

Trempealeau

Located in Trempealeau, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Perrot State Park, while Winona County Historical Society and Watkins Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. The Craft Barn and Winona Arts Center are also worth visiting. With kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Trempealeau, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Onalaska - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Perrot State Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Winona State University - 25 min drive - 36.3 km
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 29 min drive - 44.4 km
  • La Crosse Center - 34 min drive - 47.6 km

Getting around

  • La Crosse Station - 28 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Four Corners - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sullivan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪RIVER CAFE - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sullivan's Supper Club - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Cottage on GREAT Fishing Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Adorable Cottage on GREAT Fishing Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Cottage on GREAT Fishing Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Cottage on GREAT Fishing Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Cottage on GREAT Fishing Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Onalaska and Mississippi River. Perrot State Park is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer vacay

The house was beautiful and very clean. Plenty of space for a family to spend time together. We really enjoyed all the colorful birds in the feeders and saw a lot of other lake wildlife.....frogs and turtles.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice patio

Cute cottage/trailer in a gorgeous location. Nice updates inside, nice shower, lovely kitchen. We spent most of the time on the patio enjoying the peaceful view. Bring bug spray.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Riverside family reunion

We thought a cottage would we a home with a foundation, and were a little surprised to find it as a trailer. But once we went inside it was beautiful. The master was a little tight, but the kids room was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway!

We wanted a pet friendly "home away from home" and we certainly found it. The cottage is very nicely appointed inside and has pretty much everything you could want! We only used the master bed and although it is quite a soft mattress it is very comfortable and great pillows (which we never find!) We didn't bring our fishing gear but you couldn't really fish from the back it is too weedy, but it is not far to fishing spots. There were nice places to walk our dog right from the cottage. We did feed the birds and were curious to see the variety in the yard, they emptied the feeders in one day! We went to Sullivan's for dinner one night, not a bad local supper club. We would like to thank Julie and her family for sharing their cottage with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great modern, clean cottage

The cottage was great! Modern and clean. All amenities as described. Seller responsive and answered all questions. The lovely cottage is overlooking a lake but unfortunately we weren't able to fish from it as we were hoping. Lakes were swampy and there was no access to the lakes on property. Mississippi is within few blocks though and we fished from there. Remember mosquitoe spray... you'll need it. Overall, happy with our stay and with seller 😃. However, disappointed by complete lack of access to lakes 😔.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in

$100 off for no AC 2 nights and 1 day - what a deal

Pics of house were good EXCEPT broken lawn chairs (rusted springs, unsafe), 5 windows with no cranks, AC broke, fridge broke, no netflix, no amazon prime, no bird seed, lake -can not go in to cool off (weeds & algae), can't take paddleboat out, tried got stuck in weeds, smart thermostat with NO directions. No labels on breaker box. Had to get up at 8am on vacation to deal with electrician. Garbage overflowing before we got there. I have a feeling that this host loves the profit but forgets we are paying a lot of money for our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Hi Paula. We are very sorry about the electrical issues. We called an electrician immediately when you told us about the issue at 3pm, and got an electrician out to fix it at 8am the next morning, which we okayed with you. The TV is a smart tv and you are welcome to login to your streaming accounts if you’d like. And the window cranks were not broke until your stay, we will now be fixing them. I’m sorry that you didn’t enjoy your stay, Trempealeau is truly a beautiful place, we love being a part of this community.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrible rental. House and patio were filthy and in some area decaying. Amenities were sparse and in some cases broken. Simple things like salt and pepper did not exist. Hosts do not care about your experience. Pots pans coffee mugs were dirty and stored in cabinets. I spent way too much for this stay for a family getaway. Property promotes two things:1. House on fishing lake. While true there is no lake access. Completely overgrown. 2. Bid watching. All the bird feeders were broken. We had fix them best we could. Point is if a property boasts things to do while staying there, make sure those things are accessible. Based on our experience the hosts do not care how your experience is. Worst rental ever.
Broken feeder
Dirty dishes
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Serene and Peaceful

We wanted to take our dog on his first vacation and this was the perfect place! The yard is huge and has a nice view onto the lake. There are plenty of seating options outside. Enjoy your time in the sun, or there are plenty of shaded areas in the yard from the many trees. We enjoyed morning coffee, afternoon relaxation and evening beers and a bluetooth speaker and never tired of the serene surroundings. The property is on a very quiet road and we had very few neighbors during our week, so it was very peaceful. We agree with some of the other reviews, that a dock/pier or direct lake access for sitting or fishing would be a huge plus, but it's not a dealbreaker. Since we brought our dog, we planned to cook most dinners there and I brought many items that were not needed. The house provided everything we needed to cook and store food for the week. We loved utilizing the kitchen table that offers a great view of the beautiful surroundings. The pictures in the website are all accurate. A huge perk was being so close to Perrot State Park, where we brought our dog 3 of our 6 days. It is absolutely beautiful. The little town is so cute & friendly to stop for a cocktail or ice cream and beautiful views of the Mississippi. One of the nights we had thunderstorms & it was so nice to have a nice, big tv to watch movies, which is rare at rentals. We had amazing communication with our host before and during our stay & she truly cared about our comfort and needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Getaway!

My husband and I had a wonderful relaxing stay here! The home was very well equipped, more so than most we've been to. We loved the space in the living room and kitchen area. We enjoyed the well working AC and nice tv! We might have spent more time outside if not for the mosquitoes - be sure to bring good bug spray!! FYI, the bed in the master you will either love or strongly dislike. It's VERY soft, like a marshmallow. We were not happy when we first laid down, but will say, we slept well! If you're planning on fishing off the property, there is only a small opening. There is a better spot a short walk away. We would happily stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in quiet area

Clean and convenient to local bike trails We had our dogs and they loved the yard and watching all the birds. Comfortable beds and home was stocked with all the amenities needed for a long weekend away. Great directions and communication from owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Great rehab of cottage. Very clean and homey
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would visit again

Great location. Not as secluded as I had expected (I was thinking it was surrounded by trees but it is a little more open and there are a few other campers on other lots down the way on the lake), but felt private and quiet enough to feel like a good escape. The pin code didn't work to unlock the door mechanism, but worked to lock it. I would suggest more specific directions to find the "lock box" for the extra key, I had a hard time locating at first. The place was clean and beautiful. Lots of details and attention went into the place, decoration, and design. The kitchen and bathroom are gorgeous. There was a speaker in kitchen for music to use if needed. I wanted to watch a movie but I didn't want to impose on their Netflix as the profiles were already set up, so I might suggest adding a "Guest" profile to the Netflix or other streaming services on the TV for visitors. I am a light sleeper and there is a train that runs though Trempealeau a bit away, so I never travel without ear plugs for sleeping. The train didn't bother me when sleeping, but if I didn't have ear plugs it may have woken me up on occasion, just a thought for light sleepers. Lots of amenities outside for hammocking, grilling, bonfire, stargazing, but I wasn't able to fully engage with because it was cloudy/rainy most of my trip, but would be a great to enjoy here! Nice place and location for anyone visiting Winona, Fountain City, Trempealeau, or LaCrosse, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great kayak and fishing place.

This cottage was clean and updated with a lovey modern decor. It's well stocked and equipped with many new appliances. The area is quite and peaceful and we enjoyed the deck and close access to the landing although we would have liked to have been able to launch our kayaks off the property into Round Lake. The main bedroom has some storage but the bed was not really comfortable for two people if they differ a lot in size. The second bedroom was tight yet comfortable, could use a few shelves under the top bunk for storage. The washer/dyer combo was a much appreciated convenience! We hope we can make another visit soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little place!

Nicely updated, clean, well- stocked and lots of natural light. This place was perfect for a relaxing time away from home. Quiet and pretty views, very short walk over to a little dock where the kids could fish and toss rocks into the water. Nice and helpful hosts too! Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation Getaway

The property was a fun cabin that provided adequate privacy and good amenities. Pictures were a bit deceiving on proximity to water and water access.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway!

Three of us stayed for a girls weekend for my mom's birthday. We loved the cabin. It is beautifully updated, is in a great location for fishing or excursions in the area, and was very peaceful. I would highly recommend the cabin for those who want to enjoy all of the great fishing locations in the area, the local winery, some live music at the Trempealeau Hotel, the beauty of the nearby nature reserve, or just a nice peaceful escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The cabin is beautiful and has a large backyard. Great access to fishing in the area!

We had a great stay! Communication was wonderful with clear directions. It was great to be able to relax after a long day of fishing! The house is very comfortable and offers many of the amenities that you would need!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Julie Ruhl

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Hello! I'm Julie, a Mom, nurse, adventure seeker and outdoor lover.

Why they chose this property

This waterfront cottage is located on one of the best fishing lakes in Wisconsin and sandwiches between many other amazing fisheries. Come to fish, boat, swim, or simply decompress in the large yard and deck and enjoy the lake view. The cottage is located in a small, quiet town and is the perfect place to come relax!
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