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The Backwaters Cottage - Farmhouse 130 North St Fountain City, WI
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9.8 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
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Fountain City, WI
- Rock in the House13 min walk
- Winona State University14 min drive
- St. Mary's University of Minnesota19 min drive
- La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)60 min drive
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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
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About this property
The Backwaters Cottage - Farmhouse 130 North St Fountain City, WI
The Backwaters Cottage is conveniently located on Wisconsin's Great River Road National Scenic Byway with views of the beautiful bluffs and the Mississippi River. Within walking distance to the Fountain City public boat landing, bars, restaurants, winery, retail shops and ice cream/coffee shop. There’s also direct access to the Flyway bike trail. The newly renovated Cottage "Farmhouse" (main level) is 1500 sq ft and features a large living room with a couch, two leather chairs and a 55” Smart TV, dining room, 2 private bedrooms with queen size beds, a full bathroom, fully equipped eat-in kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, coffee pot, pots, pans and utensils and laundry room with Washer & Dryer.
The town offers pleasant vistas of the Mississippi River from its characteristic terraced gardens. Nearby, 550-foot Eagle Bluff is the highest point on the Upper Mississippi. Seven Hawks Vineyard perches on the hillside outside of town while their Tasting Room is nestled in a historic downtown building. The Prairie Moon Museum & Sculpture Garden, a fanciful folk art attraction, is located just north of Fountain City. Winona, MN is located 10 minutes south of the Cottage.
The town offers pleasant vistas of the Mississippi River from its characteristic terraced gardens. Nearby, 550-foot Eagle Bluff is the highest point on the Upper Mississippi. Seven Hawks Vineyard perches on the hillside outside of town while their Tasting Room is nestled in a historic downtown building. The Prairie Moon Museum & Sculpture Garden, a fanciful folk art attraction, is located just north of Fountain City. Winona, MN is located 10 minutes south of the Cottage.
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Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Fountain City
Fountain City is home to this holiday home. Merchants Bank and Polish Cultural Institute & Museum Annex are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Island City Brewery and Winona Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium or Winona Indoor Tennis Center.
Fountain City, WI
What's nearby
- Rock in the House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Merrick State Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
- Winona State University - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
- Minnesota Marine Art Museum - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
- St. Mary's University of Minnesota - 19 min drive - 18.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Zesto West - 18 min drive
- Taco Bell - 16 min drive
- McDonald's - 16 min drive
- Caribou Coffee - 16 min drive
- Mango's Mexican & American Grill - 17 min drive
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