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Kickapoo Valley Bear Creek Retreat. Driftless Area, Vernon County.

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
New gas fireplace!!! Barn board and stone. Beautiful!
Interior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lawton Memorial Library
  • Place, Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center
  • Place, Wildcat Mountain State Park

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kickapoo Valley Bear Creek Retreat. Driftless Area, Vernon County.

Inspected and licensed.
Newly remodeled kitchen and fireplace in 2022 - Rustic Cabin with modern amenities. Large open kitchen/dining/living area. Private bedroom on main level with queen log bed and direct access to bathroom. Bathroom has large, beautiful, tiled shower.
If you enjoy showering in the great outdoors, we’ve added and covered outdoor shower with hot water for you to enjoy as well! Great for muddy feet and dirty pets too. Roomy loft areas with added open loft. First bedroom has beautiful queen log bed and three twin beds and is now enclosed with a barn door closure. Second loft bedroom was enclosed in 2017 also and now has one queen and one twin bed. The new open loft is a comfortable sitting area with a futon for additional sleeping space. French doors in the living area open to a covered porch with room for lots of entertaining and relaxing. You can hear the soothing sounds of Bear Creek from the porch and the fire pit (firewood provided). Beautiful views all around!
Great fishing right outside your door. Mowed trails for your enjoyment.
Arrangements for pets possible.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

La Farge

Located in La Farge, this cabin is on the waterfront. Viroqua Country Club and Snowflake Ski & Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kickapoo Valley Reserve and Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center. Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts and Richland County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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La Farge, WI

What's nearby

  • Lawton Memorial Library - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Bean Park - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Kickapoo Valley Reserve - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wildcat Mountain State Park - 20 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phil & Deb's Town Tap - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rockton Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buckshots Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Twisted Raven Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Iron Horse Saloon - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kickapoo Valley Bear Creek Retreat. Driftless Area, Vernon County. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kickapoo Valley Bear Creek Retreat. Driftless Area, Vernon County.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kickapoo Valley Bear Creek Retreat. Driftless Area, Vernon County.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kickapoo Valley Bear Creek Retreat. Driftless Area, Vernon County. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bean Park and Lawton Memorial Library. Kickapoo River and Kickapoo Valley Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 245 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again we had a fantastic stay at the Bear Creek Retreat. This has been an annual reunion for our family to trout fish, explore the driftless, and spend time together. Thank you Barry for sharing your special retreat. The place was perfect with plenty of comfortable beds, outdoor fireplace and plenty of firewood, and ample space to spread out and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Amazing host. Peaceful and quiet. One of the best places we’ve stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Had a great time at this place even though the temperatures were in the upper 90's. The creek was refreshing for a dip. The property is really nice, well taken care of and has lots to do. Definitely a place I would recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

A&B K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a beautiful and relaxing place to spend a few days. Everything was so family friendly. The creek provided hours of entertainment and the outdoor firepit and chairs were amazing. The smaller creature comforts were so appreciated by the adults (comfortable bed and sheets, a great outdoor shower to rinse kids off, a reclinable couch...) . The owners were available, local and so helpful! Can't wait to come back and would highly recommend this stay! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian I.

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

Great house, great location!

Enjoyed fishing, grilling and having a fire every night!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Family time at Bear Creek

Time was spent with family around the campfire and trout fishing the streams around the area. The cabin was ideal. We had everything we could ask for ... thank you Barry for sharing your cabin and beautiful property with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike k.

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

Our Heaven Away from Home

We have stayed at this property for four or five years now. We LOVE this annual get away with family. The cabin has all the accommodations we need but the best part is the fishing and view from the porch and fire pit while listening to the stream. It is so peaceful. The added bags game was a nice touch this year! We will be back:-)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip N.

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

Weekend Getaway

Enjoyed staying a Bear Creek, beautiful home with a great fireplace and lots of room for the dogs to run! Quiet and private jet close to so much in the valley. This is a second stay and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Awesomeness

We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Marriage

The host was very communicative and friendly to work with! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Sibling getaway

Barry’s cabin was exactly what we needed! It was a beautiful cabin on an exceptional property. A comfortable, rustic, well taken care of cabin in a picturesque valley in Amish country. If you are looking for a peaceful relaxing getaway, then this is the place for you….
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian I.

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

Fishing Trip Year 2

We liked our stay so much in 2023 that we returned for 2024. Fished a host of nearby trout streams all weekend. The lodge was great, comfortable, stocked with firewood and kitchen supplies. The host Barry was very responsive and helpful. We plan on returning for another trip in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather W., Bellevue, Iowa

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

Fantastic

Communication, location, and cleanliness all outstanding! Very comfortable and everything you could possibly need to cook meals. Road is close enough by to travel easy but far enough you don’t hear traffic. Private and gorgeous. The binoculars on the mantel were great to spot an eagle. Don’t miss this one.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

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

Annual Retreat with Mom and Dad

This is our 3rd annual stay at Bear Creek Retreat and it just keeps getting better! Beds are incredibly comfortable. coffee and hot cocoa by the fireplace on a colder night was just the ticket, the next night was warm and we sat around the campfire. Well stocked kitchen, great touches throughout. Clean, accessible, good communication—and walking along the creek is so rejuvenating. Thank you for another great year!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold K., Madison

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

Bear Creek

This is the 3rd time we have stayed at Barry's wonderful cabin. We have there twice in the went and once in the summer. We seem to bring cold weather in the winter, as once again it dropped to - 18 while we were there. It still is great to walk with the dog in the grove of pines. Barry has been a wonderful host, very responsive to questions. Are planning to go back this spring or fall. I can recommend Bear Creek enough. It was cosy even at - 18 with the new gas fireplace. See you soon Barry
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

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

Perfect

The Driftless Area of Wisconsin is a special place, and this property captures every part of what makes it special. Beautiful walking trails run throughout the 80 acres which consists of agriculture, a creek, elevation, wild flowers, timber, etc. The house is beautiful with a fun, spiral stair case. There is plenty of comfy bedding and seating. The covered patio was perfect while it rained. The fire pit is a great spot for the evenings. The house was spotless. Barry was a kind and helpful host. I can’t recommend this spot enough. My family typically rents two or three VRBO’s per year, and this is the first one we will most likely to return to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time in 2 months staying at Barrys property. Barry was excellent at communicating with us and got back to right away with any questions that we had. The cabin was very clean and cozy and the fireplace was perfect for those chilly nights. We brought our 3 dogs with us and they loved it, it was a bit chilly but they still played in the creek and had a blast. We did go to a few amish bakeries that were in the area and it was so good, next time we will definitely be hitting more. The property is beautiful and perfect for a long weekend getaway, we will definitely be back in spring. Thank you again Barry for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is cozy, clean, affordable and the host is a stand up guy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The cabin was clean, cozy, and had everything needed for an awesome experience. Wonderful firepit and seating area with an unlimited supply of wood. The beautiful scenery and babbling stream on the property make for an ideal get away. Barry is great, accessible and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

james m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We fly-fished the stream, built fires every night under stars, enjoyed the early morning mist and appreciated meeting Barry, who is a great and accommodating host. The cabin suited us perfectly, comfortably, and was just far enough away from but accessible to La Farge and Viroqua. Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. It was very clean and Internet was great. The property has great walking trails and fishing was good. Very peaceful after a a great wedding weekend! We will definitely stay again during pheasant season.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place! Well maintained and peaceful!! Situated on a next little section of water with good number of smaller trout. Barry made everything easy and comfortable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All I can say is WOW! Barry is a great host and he was so easy to work with. Communication was great and he always got back to me within a few hours with the answers to my questions. The cabin was very clean and it was stocked with everything you will need to make your stay enjoyable. I brought up my mom, 79, and 3 golden retrievers who loved it up there, I could not keep them out of the creek and they played from morning till night. We took walks along the trails that Barry had mowed for us and they loved it, They had endless freedom. My mom just sat back and relaxed and enjoyed the amazing views. Definitely a 10 for us and we will be back. Thank you Barry for being such a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We cannot say enough kind words about Barry and his incredible hospitality. Unsurpassed by any previous host/hostess (and we’ve stayed at many)! He made sure we had absolutely everything necessary to relax and enjoy this beautiful, quiet, and very well-maintained property. There are plenty of clean linens, cookware, firewood and beds that are comfortable. We made the hour drive to the Dells but honestly kids (ages 8 & 10) would have rather stayed and played in the stream. 10/10 highly recommend (but hate to, for fear it won’t be available when we are ready to visit again). Thank you, Barry for a spectacular experience and family vacation we will cherish! Continue to do what you love and all will see you love what you do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an excellent cabin. Impeccably clean.Very comfortable. Beautiful grounds and views. Had so much fun around the Fire pit.Great family time. We will be back. Catch 3 or 4 trout too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Barry Donovan

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The Kickapoo Valley has a special place in our hearts as we grew up here and came back to raise our family in this beautiful area. We have three grown boys who love to visit and enjoy the Kickapoo Valley and all it has to offer. We love to share this unique property with family and friends and welcome you to join us too.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this piece of land several years ago from friends and neighbors, and built the cabin bit by bit over the years with the help of many friends, family, and local craftsmen. We enjoy it's beauty and want to share it with you!

What makes this property unique

This setting is like no other. We have a top quality trout stream steps from the front door. Abundant wildlife in every season. The views are gorgeous all around. There is nothing more relaxing than sitting on the porch, watching the wildlife, hearing the sounds of Bear Creek trickling by, enjoying a fire in the fire pit after dark, and just relaxing.

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