Upscale and modern. A hidden paradise on the backwaters of the Mississippi River

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A two-story house with a stone retaining wall, large windows, and a covered porch.
A rural road leading to a small house surrounded by trees.
A covered outdoor area with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a view of trees and a body of water.
A spacious living area with a staircase leading to an upper level, a dining area, and a view through large windows.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a staircase with wooden steps, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Alma, WI
  • Place, Big Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Coffee Mill Ski Area
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Pepin
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Is Upscale and modern. A hidden paradise on the backwaters of the Mississippi River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Upscale and modern. A hidden paradise on the backwaters of the Mississippi River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Upscale and modern. A hidden paradise on the backwaters of the Mississippi River?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upscale and modern. A hidden paradise on the backwaters of the Mississippi River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upscale and modern. A hidden paradise on the backwaters of the Mississippi River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mississippi River and Big Lake. Wings Over Alma and Lock and Dam No. 4 Observation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Upscale and modern. A hidden paradise on the backwaters of the Mississippi River Reviews

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. 97 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place we had a blast there lots to do close by
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a little gem! Spotless interior, and the screened in porch was perfection! Also really nice furniture. The trains were the cherry on top!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very communicating host. A few very very minor things we addressed with the host. Good location, yes there are trains!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Could use a bathroom on each side of the main house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing paridise

Beautiful location and property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin exceeded our expectations, beautiful views of the river and sunset. Easy Check in and out. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We stay in numerous vacation rentals and we loved this place. Very clean, exceptional host and an absolutely beautiful place. My wife and myself had a great time on the water and in the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a group!

Beautiful house and location, loved the pool table, plenty of space, and great communication. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little getaway

This was a great spot for our family of 6 to get away for a few days. Kitchen fully stocked, Screened in porch as nice to sit on and look out at the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay at the house overlooking the lake. The owners were fantastic to work with and the place was really nice! I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cabin

We had a nice stay and were able to be with a larger group that stayed at the main property yet still have our own area for our family and it worked well for working remotely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary get away

Lovely view and charming little guest house. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The building was beautiful and well done. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. I loved the big screen porch and the views of the river. Yup there are frequent trains, so if you’re a light sleeper it may bother you. There were no whistles and they are flying when they go by so they are gone fast. They really didn’t bother me.Things I wish I had known before getting there: I got no check in information until 30 minutes before check in time. In that info, they mentioned that if I don’t want to wash and dry all the towels before check out, I had to bring my own. I was well on my way by then. Luckily, I had a few in the car I use for the dog. Also, the listing says there is wi-fi. There is not. The sign in info in the unit says the router is in another building and is spotty. I could not even get the network that I was supposed to sign into to come up. There is not a coffee maker. There is a keurig, which of course is a whole different kind of supplies. There is a single cup drip type thing, but no coffee machine like the ad says. Overall, I enjoyed myself, and would think about staying again, I’m just putting the other stuff there so others can be better prepared.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful winter getaway

My husband and I stayed her in December looking to wind down after the craziness of the holidays. It was the perfect place to watch movies, play yahtzee, and look at the beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 25

Absolutely loved the big screened in porch! Great views, conversation and no bugs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice spot to unwind

We wanted a get away for our family to kick off my oldest son’s graduation week. It was a good place to come together.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow!

This property both a fantastic view of the river and backwaters. If you are a train enthusiast, this is the place to stay! Thank you, Jess and Jeremiah. We loved it and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin on the river

Very nice, comfortable place to stay. The screened in porch overlooking the river was a perfect place to start and end the day. There is an active train track very near by. Not a bother, but people might want know. Lots of outdoor activities near by!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

We had sn amazing weekend between the great view of the river and the Eagle Center and shops in wabasha. Though it is set up for being able to make anything at the house, we hit some of the local restaurants. The sandwiches at Nelson Cheese Shop were the highlight. There were about 30 bald eagles in Alma when we were there. There is also a Kwik Trip there which came in very handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and view!

Our group came up for a fishing trip, of course the first thing you notice is the great views. The property was clean, and we had great communication with the hosts. It is short driving distance from all the good local restaurants. We use these types of services often and we have come across very few that feel this comfortable like your staying at a friend’s place. We look forward to coming back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable stay

This was our second stay at this property. It is peaceful (except for the trains, which we like) and private. We got a pontoon and went out on the river for a full day. There are also some good day trip destinations from there. Ate at Nelson's 3 times, dining choices in the area are mostly your basic burger joint. Recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

This property is a little gem. Absolutely loved the view of the Mississippi backwaters and enjoyed the trains too. Mornings with a cuppa coffee, listening to the birds, watching the breeze ripple the water's surface and counting the train cars (had to at least once 😉). We'll def be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Awesome escape

We rented this house last minute and we were extremely happy we did. It was clean, reasonable price and coming from Eau Claire it was a nice distance. We have children and busy lives and needed a few days to relax and unwind. The only downfall was that the DVD player did not work and we had brought some movies to watch. Another note, if you are a light sleeper there are trains that go by several times a day - no horns blowing or anything though. It did not bother us one bit.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming place on the river. Awesome!!!

The property actually exceeds what you expect when you see the pictures. It is very nice. The hosts, Joe and Libby were exceptional. They helped us put our boat in, answered all our questions, gave us great recommendations, gave all of us rides on the jet ski, and even gave us a bottle of wine as a thank you for staying. They are very down to earth and easy to talk to. It doesn't get much better than that. The one area we were concerned with was the train tracks so close. Well, after the first night, I didn't really hear them anymore, and our kids kind of liked watching them go by. Having the dock to tie the boat to and to swim off of was a huge plus. We would stay at this place again in a heartbeat.