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Your Home Away From Home

Family-friendly cottage in Coon Valley

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The Villa view from the highest peak on the farm!
Front and Side View of the Villa At Waterfall Vineyards
Main floor Kitchen and living room area
Living room and open concept kitchen area
Living Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Coon Valley, WI
  • Place, Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (extra charge)

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your Home Away From Home

Rental house in a quiet country setting-1.5 miles from Coon Valley, WI. 2 Bedrooms with queen beds, loft with tv area and queen murphy bed, Fully furnished kitchen, 2 full baths, linens provided, AC, Cable, Wireless, Washer/Dryer, Gas Grill on deck, Towels/Washcloths provided, Vacuum cleaner, magazines, books, games, flat screen television, three porches for relaxing, private backyard/fire pit, hiking trails available on property.

A very quiet, relaxing setting. Close to world class trout fishing streams, bicycling trails, road cycling, snowmobiling, and cross country ski trails.

New for 2015* I have remodeled an additional bedroom Suite on the basement level of the Villa. This has a Queen bed, bathroom/shower, couch, kitchenette area with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. T.V., wireless, and private patio area. This rents for an additional $100.00 per night. Pricing listed here does not include this suite. This suite is only rented to the regular Villa occupants for more space.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dogs are 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Coon Valley

Coon Valley is home to this cottage. Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Rose of Viterbo Convent are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Duck Egg County Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts, or check out an event or a game at La Crosse Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Coon Valley, WI

What's nearby

  • Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe - 21 min drive - 24.9 km
  • La Crosse Center - 32 min drive - 35.9 km
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 32 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Oktoberfest Grounds - 33 min drive - 36.6 km

Getting around

  • La Crosse Station - 30 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ridge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Stockyard grill and saloon - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Codgers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hideaway Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Leo & Leona's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Your Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Home Away From Home located?

Located in Coon Valley, this family-friendly cottage is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts and Snowflake Ski & Golf Club. Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe and Branches Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 150 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOSE D.

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

Great location in Coon Valley

Location is perfect for those looking to fly fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

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

Wonderful Driftless Home

This place is awesome and the owners are fantastic. If you are looking for a quiet place to relax, do some amazing trout fishing, and enjoy great people. This is your place !
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was setup great, lots of useful equipment (except a cork screw :)). Pet area was great. Loved the gates on the deck so we could sit out there and let her be with us and not worry about her wandering off. Only complaint would be water pressure. Shower was weak and I started to take a hot bath upstairs but it would have taken forever to fill that tub. House was very comfortable and in a great setting. Too bad for the construction but what are you going to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi V.

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

Super Holiday Stay near Family

Close to family in Wisconsin for the holidays, cozy stay for all including our dog. Great living area to hang out, clean, friendly & responsive host, comfy beds. Will book here for holidays whenever family here hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kilee G.

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

Family State Track

Beautiful house perfect for a family to enjoy and relax! The surrounding area is gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

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

Loved our Stay!

Great location for any season to explore the coulee region! We stayed in Feb 2021, so did some winter hiking, and exploring of neighboring small communities. This home was very well kept, clean, cozy, and a great location. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

April C.

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

Get away

Nice weekend get away. Clean with good amenities. We’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

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

Wonderful property!

Immaculate home. Beautifully furnished. Great getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Family fun

Love the villa. It was perfect for the bunch of us from Illinois. We planned the stay for a Family Reunion in LaCrosse. Once we arrived it was a perfect place for our reunion and Pete( property owner) agree to let us have it there instead! We had a great time with the family and are planning to do it next year too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas a.

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

Views from font porch and back porch were awesome

Wonderful property Sounds of creeks and star gazing were a great way to relax after a day of fishing and hiking The longer we sat out our fish got bigger and got much smarter too! Magic
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roger N.

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

Quiet location

Home is clean and very comfortable. Easy to get to and not far from LaCrosse. Kitchen is well stocked with pans and dishes. Had a family of deer come close to the house each day. Check in and checkout were simple. Owner stopped by the first evening to see if we needed anything because there had been a thunderstorm earlier in the day and had knocked out power in the area for awhile. Very good place to rent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Kristin K.

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

Not quite

There were a few things that did not add up to the description. The microwave was completely unusable (broken and unable to work), the check in process was interesting as we never got our own key, and he had his son renting the basement quarters. He was doing his laundry there when we arrived. All very unexpected for our stay. A little communication goes a long way. We made the most of it and he is a nice man and has a nice dog(Caesar- 15 years old ) that will show up at the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Great Rural House Close to La Crosse

We stayed at the Villa for the weekend of our daughter's graduation from UW-L. We were able to bring our two small dogs along, which was a huge plus. This property is nicely appointed and clean. Very comfortable. Kitchen is spacious and the grill right up on the porch made our cookout easy, even though the weather was uncooperative. Only concerns - the neighbors have curious pit bulls who seem to have the run of the area. One we mentioned it, the neighbors did seem to keep them away from our property. The second is that the furnace would not produce heat. We did have a cool night where it would have been nice, but it was not a deal breaker. All in all, a great stay in a nice, quiet, secluded property. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Christine D.

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

Great getaway from everything.

The house was very nice and clean. Had a little misstep to start but owner took care of problem immediately. It is very quit and with beautiful scenery. Song birds where out and lightning bugs where great. Do not believe GPS it takes you past house and down a dirt road. It is the first house on the left. Yard needed mowed and could use some stepping stones so you could get into property without walking in high grass. Needs a little maintenance. The chains on fans need to be replaced so you can turn them down or off. The small lights on bed stand needs one bulb. Porch lights need replaced. I always tell all the properties that don't have the shower head that is removable with the water line attached they need to put one in. It is great for the ladies to be able to wash everything. It was great having washer and dryer. I am a landlord myself so I kind of know if someone does not bring little things to your attention they don't get fixed. Overall a beautiful place and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our stay @ the Villa! We woke up to see 3 deer frolicking in front of the villa. Pete recommended the Sunrise Orchard for apples. The orchard is a must see destination for autumn & less than an hour drive from the Villa. The Villa was clean & tidy. It was nice sitting on the deck watching the sunset!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Clea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The area was great as we went to Octoberfest in La Crosse. It was only a 10 mile drive out of town. Pete was a great host. Being the weather was warm for this time of year the bugs, Asian beetles, were a slight problem inside. May need to spray the perimeter. The house had plenty of space and necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This VRBO was perfect for our family and pets. Pete was kind enough to stop by and offer to build us a fire if needed and give us ideas on places to go. The home was equipped with everything we needed and was a perfect distance from our event. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with lots of wildlife. Great bird watching. Extremely quiet and relaxing. We got to spend time just sitting on the porch, watching the birds and the deer. The only drawback there was and no fault of the owners of the property is that the bridge was out so we had to go around about 10 more minutes to get to the home. All in all, it was a great time to spend with family and enjoying the many sports and activities in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Unable to use very dissatisfied

There was no cell phone service for Att. We were not able to use due to lack of cellular service. Also difficult to get to with bridge out. Bathroom had not been cleaned and no toilet paper.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet location. We saw deer each evening. Home is large & very clean. Owner is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan s.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Beautiful stay

The house and property were a perfect combination of relaxing and beauty. We walked the trails, our dog enjoyed the open field and our group had a marvelous stay. If you want to enjoy peace and quiet away from the city this property is great. It does need some outside sprucing up and some deep cleaning however, it did not affect our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey W.

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

January stay

Clean home with very comfortable beds. Very quiet surroundings and the host had plenty of kitchenware. Would of been best if the coffee maker worked, better water pressure and cookie sheet for baking bacon in the morning. Otherwise we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home set in hilly and wooded surroundings with a stream just outside the house. We discovered two waterfalls, but our outdoor activities were limited due to the time of year. Would love to go back in spring to enjoy the foliage and outdoor activities. The house was well stocked not only with necessities, but lots of unexpected extras. Thank you, Pete, for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jehan B.

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

Family weekend

Beautiful location and private area. Loved the little stream on the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shara R.

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

Great scenic getaway

This a well maintain home to stay in. The grounds are beautiful that includes a nice fire pit. There are many areas to hike or just sit back on the great porch and watch the deer come in at dusk. The deer came within 15 yards of the porch while we sat watching them. We had a nice picnic by the small waterfall that is near the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Pete Holte

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I am the second generation owner of my family farm originally purchased in 1947. Through the years it has evolved to a hobby farm with large lawn area, hiking trails through the woods and a small vineyard. The Villa was built after the flood in 2007 to provide office space safely away from floodwaters and to provide a vacation space for those who like to escape to the countryside and enjoy nature or simply to relax and enjoy time with friends and family.

Why they chose this property

I have always enjoyed this property because of its fairly unique setting that includes 2 valleys with lots of hillsides and trees for wildlife habitat and trails throughout for a variety of hiking opportunities. The farm also has numerous springs and streams that provide a place for natural trout reproduction and a relaxing waterfall sound. I guess I have always wanted to share this with other people so that they can enjoy what I live with and with their feedback always enjoy it myself and never take it for granted.

What makes this property unique

The setting here is very appealing! The property is surrounded on several sides by running water. Several Waterfalls are on the property and the immediate scenery is incredible throughout the four seasons of the year.

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