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La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View!

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La Crescent Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 1,000 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access
Mountain Views
Living Room | Fireplace | Central Heating & A/C | Board Games
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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La Crescent, MN
  • Place, Great River Bluffs State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenanigans Entertainment Center & Sports Bar
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, La Crosse Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View!

Situated in the heart of the Driftless Zone on the Minnesota Mississippi River bluffs lies this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental cottage! Adventure lovers will be thrilled with the abundance of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, climbing, paddling, bicycling, golfing, and more. Spend your days picnicking at Riverside Park or visiting the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. End your nights on the patio, grilling out and watching the sun disappear behind the wildflowers.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Fireplace | Fire Pit | Wildflower Fields (On-Site) | Dog Friendly w/ Fee

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Patio, gas grill, outdoor seating & dining
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, DVD player, dining table, shower/tub combo, ceiling fans, board games, books, furnished 3-season porch w/ dining area
KITCHEN: Stovetop, oven, refrigerator, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, teapot, Crockpot, microwave, toaster, high chair
GENERAL: Free WiFi (fiber optic), central heating & air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, washer/dryer, iron/board, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Step-free access, pet fee (paid pre-trip), unreliable WiFi, hunting/ice fishing not allowed, homeowner on-site (across the street)
PARKING: Driveway (1 vehicle), boat/trailer (1 boat OR 1 trailer max), additional parking upon request (not for boats or trailers)

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: La Crosse Segway Tours (11 miles), Riverside International Friendship Gardens (12 miles), Riverside Park (12 miles), Winona Ice Park (20 miles), Wabasha Recreation Center (22 miles), Minnesota Marine Art Museum (24 miles)
HIT THE TRAILS: Eagles Bluff Park (7 miles), King’s and Queen’s Bluff Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) (8 miles), Great River State Trail (14 miles), Savannah Oaks Hiking Trail (16 miles), Halfway Creek Trail (20 miles), Sugar Loaf Trailhead (20 miles)
EVENTS: La Crescent Area Event Center (LA Crescent Apple Festival) (8 miles), Oktoberfest Grounds (12 miles), Riverfest Inc (La Crosse Riverfest) (12 miles), Great River Shakespeare Festival (Theater) (22 miles), Winona Steamboat Days (22 miles), Minnesota Beethoven Festival (25 miles)
AIRPORTS: La Crosse Regional Airport (12 miles), Rochester International Airport (64 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No fishing or hunting parties
- Dog friendly w/ $80 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max, no cats)
- Dogs must be crated when left in the property (2 crates provided)
- Dogs are not permitted on beds or in bedrooms
- No events, parties, or large gatherings. This is strictly enforced
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: While the property is equipped with fiber optic WiFi, connectivity may be inconsistent due to its remote location
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site in a separate unit across the street. You may occasionally see them during your stay

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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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
A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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

About the area

Dakota

Dakota is home to this cottage. City Brewery and Pickwick Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Great River Bluffs State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Shenanigans Entertainment Center & Sports Bar and Riverside Amusement Park. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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La Crescent, MN

What's nearby

  • Great River Bluffs State Park - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Shenanigans Entertainment Center & Sports Bar - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
  • La Crosse Center - 20 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Riverside Park - 20 min drive - 21.3 km
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 21 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • La Crosse Station - 22 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angry’s Way Out - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Red Pines Bar & Grill - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Twin Bluff's Tavern and Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Schmitty's TimeOut Tavern - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View!?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View! on 27 June 2026 start from NZ$248, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Crescent Cottage on Minnesota Bluffs w/ View! located?

Set in Dakota, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mississippi River, Shenanigans Entertainment Center & Sports Bar and Great River Bluffs State Park. Riverside Amusement Park and Children's Museum of La Crosse are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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. 62 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to stay while exploring the Driftless region! Loved the location on top of the hill, with an easy drive down into La Crosse. The place was comfortable and the newer enclosed porch area was a particularly nice place to hang out. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Weekend Get-away

Always appreciate our time at this gem! Quiet, peaceful, and clean with just the right amount of space we need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Cozy weekend getaway

This cozy place was close to the parks that were were hiking and a midway place for our family to meet. It had everything we needed and communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Cozy place

Great space for 6 adults. We had plenty of room and it was a nice location for us. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Although we spent most of our time enjoying the Driftless Area via motorcycles, the time we spent at our house was relaxing. The house sits off a gorgeous, winding road with amazing views. We drove up one side of the Mississippi and back the other, spanning MN, WI and IA. We had dinner at The Freight House and wandered downtown Lacrosse some. Great old school supper club about 20 minutes away. Laurie was very attentive. Thank you for helping make great memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Nice getaway!

The cottage was larger and more open than expected. Nice layout and location in the bluffs above the Mississippi River.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles R.

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

Fun Weekend with Freinds

This property was a perfect middle ground for us to meet our friends and have a great weekend. Scenery and near by attractions are fantastic, our host was very friendly and communicative, and it was very convenient for us to be able to bring our dogs with us. Will definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Fantastic Stay

The cottage/property was clean, quiet, relaxed and lovely, as advertised. The perfect stop for the long weekend and not too far away from near by destinations. It was perfect for our small family and pup. Laurie was super warm and kind, appreciated all of the extra details and communication. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

Quaint, Cozy, and Charming

Great little spot. Comfortable and well appointed. Host is friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Awesome!

Laurie was a great host! The house was well maintained and perfect for our family. Beautiful area, close to La Crosse. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Beautiful views, nested in your own little private oasis

Very cute little quaint home with pretty much everything you need right there ready for you! The owner is very helpful if you were to need anything!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a nice, quiet property on the bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. It had everything you need to be at home. Country living!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

stacy s.

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

awesome

clean convenient cozy very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

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

Quiet and comfortable

We stayed two nights and could sleep well because it was really quiet. We talked to the owner, she gave us a 1-hour DVD "Decoding the Driftless", and we viewed the documentary on the first night. The information was very helpful to explore and understand the area. We recommend the place and would like to come back. The host fee with "Evolve" is very high but this is not an issue with the friendly owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Peaceful & Private

We love the new 3-season room! This peaceful sanctuary continues to be our favorite getaway spot. So convenient to the highway and some great sites and restaurants but so secluded you would think you were off-grid in the wilderness. The cabin is well-stocked with necessities for cooking on-site too. The view of the valley (by the firepit) is spectacular and the tree-lined driveway is magical. We also loved the wall of petunias along the carport. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rita

A comfortable home away from home

We stayed 3 nights in this comfortable home. The bedroom was spacious and the bed comfortable. The living room has several choices to lounge in and curl up with a good book. The full kitchen was well stocked with cooking equipment and dishes. The yard looked inviting and quiet. There was nothing lacking in this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby R.

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

Can’t wait to come back!

Absolutely stunning views of the Minnesota bluffs! The drive to the cottage is beautiful and it’s located super close to a few gorgeous outlooks! The cottage itself is just as beautiful as the view from the back yard! My dad and I fell absolutely in love with the place as soon as we got there and can’t wait to return. The property was clean and very well maintained. The communication with Laurie was great and she is an outstanding host! Thank you so much for such a lovely and relaxing stay at your beautiful cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy V.

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

Serene setting

My adult son and I found this to be a great spot for our annual getaway! We especially loved the (almost completed) screened in porch and we spent a lot of time out there playing games, reading and having our meals. The location is right off Apple Orchard Drive (stunning!) and we found lots to do in the area. We also enjoyed watching the video on the Driftless region which the owner provided. My only note for others is that we were unable to connect to Wi-Fi at any time and ended up using our data. This wasn't a big issue for us, but it might be for some. Overall, a great find!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

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

A wonderful summer weekend!

Had a recent stay at the cottage. It was wonderful. Laurie was a great host. She was very attentive and provided great communication. The cottage was so clean and cozy. Our favorite things were the new screened in porch and the amazing book collection. The beds were very comfy and the cottage had all the amenities we needed for our stay! Our only qualm was the lack of cell/internet service which is out of the property host’s control. If you need immediate access to internet or cell service this is the only issue I could see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, but some concerns.

My wife and I really wanted to enjoy our stay, because the area is beautiful, but some things got in the way. The first was that we was not given a code to lock the door upon arrival and we needed to leave right away. I reached out about a code, but didn't get a reply until the next day, so we had to leave our stuff in the house unlocked that night. The wifi did not work, there is no modem in the house to increase signal strength from where the router is (house across the driveway). This would help a lot in an area tough to get good service already. The privacy was a little lacking since the owner lives on the property in a house on the other side of the driveway. There are curtains to lower in unit, just not in the kitchen window, which looks right into the window of the other house. We were not aware of the host being on property from what we read in the listing. The last thing, there was a family of racoons living in the attic. This woke us up early in the morning and made it a very uncomfortable experience overall. I reached out about it to the owner, but received no reply back. The message was shown as read, just never got a reply. Again. we wanted to enjoy our stay, but there were just too many things that added up for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Charming and peaceful

This is a beautiful property in a great location. The owner has thought of everything and is very communicative. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER FALL GETAWAY

This is a cozy cabin with comfortable beds in both bedrooms. This cabin is geared toward any person with disabilities. Our host Laurie went out of her way to accommodate our needs. She purchased an entrance ramp which helped my wife (in her scooter) get over the threshold of the entrance door. She purchased a raised mobile toilet which my wife used at her bedside. She had a shower transfer chair that worked perfectly! New carpeting in the living room and bedrooms was great! The gas stove/fireplace was a nice touch at this time of year. This cabin is perfect for 4 persons...plenty of room for two couples. Laurie also purchased for us a helium filled balloon saying "CONGRATULATIONS" ..... we were celebrating my sisters 50th wedding anniversary and my brother in laws 83rd birthday.....as well as our 45th anniversary. We had a great weekend and we would stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis J.

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

ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER GETAWAY

This is a very cozy cabin out in the driftless area nestled in valleys and rolling hills (just beautiful) with comfortable beds in both bedrooms. Laurie went out of her way to make sure our group and especially my disabled wife had all that she needed. The ramp for getting over the entry threshold worked great! The added toilet chair was most welcome also.....as was the shower transfer chair. It is hard to find places that will accommodate persons with disabilities. This cabin is great....and the host was friendly and very easy to work with. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joann D.

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

Perfect Getaway

We enjoyed our stay very much, it is peaceful and relaxing. We had everything that we needed. Our host is very nice and we always enjoy our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very good

Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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