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Country Retreat Nestled in Wooded Valley

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Outdoor dining
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TV, DVD player, books, music library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Spring Grove, MN
  • Beaver Creek Valley State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • La Crosse Center
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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    includes taxes & fees
    9 May - 10 May
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    About this property

    Entire place

    You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

    Country Retreat Nestled in Wooded Valley

    This spacious home is nestled in a wooded clearing, giving you privacy and delight in the life of the forest surrounding you. The birdfeeder has flocks of birds visiting all year with delightful variety! We offer all the comforts of home since we also come here for our haven getaway. We have collected art, antiques and nature treasures. Enjoy reading my son's journal of the beavers living in the valley with maps of the dams and lodges!
    Red Oak post and beam construction have created an open kitchen, dining room and comfortable living room. A separate family room offers an extensive library and entertainment center plus another sleeping area for 2 with use of downstairs bathroom. Large windows and a sun room give views of perennial gardens, bird traffic to the bird feeder and bath, cheeky chipmunks and squirrels running on the garden fence and silent deer. Sunlight warms the golden hues of the oak floors, wainscoting, furniture and butternut cabinets. The heated sunporch offers a lush jungle of flowering plants and herbs year round.
    3 bedrooms upstairs and a hall space have beds for 8, dressers and closets. (one large bedroom has a queen and king bed in it.) An upstairs bathroom has a claw foot tub for a cozy soak.
    Because we are opening our home to you with so many personal touches, we ask that you don't come here for a drinking party weekend.
    The yard offers a picnic table and lawn chairs, a badminton net, a stone fire pit for roasting marshmallows or hot dogs and relaxing by the fire's glow in the dark forest with its night sounds. There is a charcoal grill. In season, the garden may have tomatoes, herbs, cucumbers, peppers. The yard and grassy clearings in the woods have scrumptious wild berries to pick; red raspberries, strawberries, black caps mid summer and big blackberries in August and September. You can see eagles and hawks soaring above and in the spring and fall, flocks of geese pass over with their plaintive honks.
    Explore West Beaver Valley. Hike dry runs for crystal rocks, fossils and hidden waterfalls cut deep in the rock. Climb the bluffs to rock outcroppings with caves and wild inhabitants! Follow West Beaver Creek, rich with rare songbirds, herons, kingfishers, a mallard hiding her ducklings in the weeds. Wade or be brave and swim in a deep refreshing pool! Hike the mowed trails in Beaver Park. Take a tour of historic Schech's Mill and buy cornmeal or buckwheat flour, all within a mile!
    During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Beaver Creek Valley State Park. Enjoy features like laundry facilities and a library. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
    • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
    • Free WiFi
    • Amenities include laundry facilities and Library
    • Onsite recreation includes ski-in/ski-out access
    • 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from Mississippi River and 26.7 mi (43 km) from La Crosse Center
    As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find ski-in/ski-out access, a library, and barbecue grills. The family-friendly vacation home also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

    Property manager

    Lynn Selness

    Languages

    English

    Property amenities

    Beach

    • Beach loungers
    • Beach towels

    Ski

    • Cross-country skiing nearby
    • Ski-in/ski-out access
    • Snowboarding nearby

    Internet

    • Available in the house: Free WiFi

    Parking and transport

    • Car required
    • Parking on site

    Kitchen

    • Blender
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Electric kettle
    • Hob
    • Kitchen island
    • Oven
    • Paper towels
    • Refrigerator
    • Spices
    • Toaster

    Dining

    • Dining table

    Bedrooms

    • 4 bedrooms
    • Bedsheets provided

    Bathroom

    • 2 bathrooms
    • Bathtub
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Shampoo
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels provided

    Living spaces

    • Dining table
    • Living room

    Entertainment

    • Books
    • DVD player
    • Games
    • Library
    • Music library
    • Stereo
    • TV
    • Video library

    Outdoor areas

    • Charcoal grill
    • Firepit
    • Garden
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Patio
    • Yard

    Laundry

    • Laundry facilities
    • Washing machine

    Comfort

    • Heating

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
    • 17 steps to reach entrance
    • Area rugs in public areas
    • Handrails in stairways
    • Hardwood flooring in public areas
    • No lift
    • Thin carpet in public areas
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
    • Smoke-free property

    Services and conveniences

    • Iron/ironing board
    • Phone

    Location highlights

    • In a rural location
    • Near a hospital

    Things to do

    • Ski-in/ski-out access
    • Birdwatching nearby
    • Canoeing nearby
    • Ecotours nearby
    • Fishing nearby
    • Golfing nearby
    • Hiking/biking trails nearby
    • Horseback riding nearby
    • Hunting nearby
    • Kayaking nearby
    • Motor boating nearby
    • Mountain biking nearby
    • Sledding nearby
    • Snowmobiling nearby
    • Spelunking nearby
    • Swimming nearby
    • Water skiing nearby
    • Water tubing nearby
    • Wildlife walks nearby

    Safety features

    • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
    • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
    • First aid kit
    • Fire extinguisher

    General

    • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
    • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
    • Composting
    • Comprehensive recycling policy
    • Double-glazed windows
    • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
    • Garden
    • Geothermal energy
    • Local culture and ecosystem education
    • Solar energy

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    Contactless check-in available
    Minimum check-in age: 21

    Check-out

    Check-out before 11:00 AM
    Contactless check-out available

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Children and extra beds

    • Children are welcome.

    Important information

    You need to know

    This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
    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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
    This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
    Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
    Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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    Country Retreat Nestled in Wooded Valley Reviews

    Reviews

    9.6

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 85 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 85 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

    9.4/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Staff & service

    8.0/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Christopher W.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Great spot!

    Perfect place for friends to gather for a relaxing weekend in the area. Lynn was a fantastic host and the stay was fantastic!
    Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Robert N.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Beautiful spot in the woods

    Absolutely wonderful place. The home, the location, all of it was great.
    Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Melanie N.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Peaceful Retreat

    We were looking for a quiet and peaceful getaway and this property delivered. Definitely enjoyed the location. Woukd recommend to others.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Willa B.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Perfect Hideaway

    Lynn's beautiful cabin and valley was just what my group of friends and I needed! There was a bit of adventure getting there (apparently, GPS can think there are roads where there are none, depending on which side you enter from), but a quick call, and we were sorted. We loved the house, and seeing all of the beautiful scenery surrounding it. While the weather didn't cooperate for us to do as much exploring as we would have liked, the house was perfect! Thank you so much, Lynn, for allowing us to gather in your little piece of paradise! amazing and adorable thingsentertained
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Katie F.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Beautiful wooded retreat

    The house was so homey and comfortable, most especially because it was lovingly built and lived in as a home. The woods were peaceful. We loved exploring the area and the land around the house.
    Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Chloe F.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Quiet, beautiful, & functional

    I was looking for a place that could house seven student field researchers, and that would have the space for all our gear, and the setup for cooking, laundry, and doing some computer work in the evenings. This was by far the most wonderful place we stayed. The house and surroundings are beautiful and peaceful, the layout of the spaces is well-thought out and very practical, and we were able to fit all of our people, all of our stuff, and all 4 of our vehicles. The house book is very helpful and detailed, with information about everything you might need to know. The plant room was a magical place to sit in the mornings and afternoons to read or just have some quiet time. We had a fantastic stay!
    Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Kelly D.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Quiet and relaxing

    It was clean, beds we used were comfy, kichen is nicely equipped. We lucked out with the weather so we were outside a lot! Lots of gnats, zero mosquitos. Fire pit is awesome, lots of wood provided. There are a lot of garbage rules, hopefully we did it correctly.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

    8/10 Good

    Benjamin M.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Beautiful Setting

    This comfortable, unique home afforded us a great getaway from the cities for the weekend with great access to bike trails, breweries, distilleries, and the mill. We enjoyed our time in the surrounding area as equally as our time playing family games and sitting in the woods last room at the house.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Abbigail V.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Great Stay

    Was a fantastic stay. It was beautiful and peaceful. Lynn was an amazing and so nice when greeting us. Definitely a very different lifestyle than I’m used to but very lovely stay.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Brandon B., Albert Lea

    Liked: Cleanliness

    comfortable & quiet

    We had a great stay. Rustic enough to feel like a cabin. Comfortable enough for the kiddos.
    Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

    8/10 Good

    Susan F.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Remote and quirky

    Very remote if you want to get away from it all. Not very comfortable beds.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Karen S.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Peaceful birdwatching in the woods

    This was a delightful home filled with interesting displays and comfortable antiques. It is not far from other houses, but the woods make it feel like you are in your own secluded get-away. The birds that visited the feeder were very entertaining. The only challenge was carrying luggage and supplies up the rough hewn stone steps from the parking to the house.
    Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

    6/10 Okay

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Peaceful Spot, private location.

    Nice & secluded home. Outside steps are in need of repair. Place is musty, took a day to air out.Several spiders crawled out of the drain every time you took a shower.
    Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

    8/10 Good

    Cade M.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Excellent Bluff Country Getaway

    The house and property were full of country charm. The attached green house was my favorite place to sip on wine and read. The yard was very private and rustically beautiful with the wild flower gardens and many birds coming and going at the bird feeders. The bluff country is an awesome place to sightsee and explore. From the local Grist Mill to the Amish farms.
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Amy K.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Beautiful, Remote location

    The place was absolutely stunning. The gardens and grounds were beautiful and a great place to bird watch. We were conveniently about 40 min to LaCrosse to our boat rental and an easy ride in to close towns for a coffee and firewood. The kitchen was equipped with all of the flatware, utensils and cookware that we needed to cook our meals.
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Jessica L.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Perfect for a relaxing bachelorette party!

    Clean, quaint, and relaxing. We loved sitting outside watching all the birds!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Tina G.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Beautiful house in the valley

    Beautiful house in the valley, the discription of the place is accurate. I highly recommend!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Lovely place in the woods

    Beautiful, well appointed. One of the very best we’ve rented
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Daniel P.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Family lodging for a nearby wedding

    It was a very pleasant stay! Our family was able to go to Calendonia’s Good Times for a nice Friday night dinner upon getting into town. We woke up to a variety of pretty birds at the feeder, just outside the kitchen window. The atmosphere bathing you in the surrounding nature! We then went to the breakfast and a bakery in Caledonia for a pleasant morning, before visiting Ma Cal Grove for 9 holes of golf! Returning to the vrbo to prepare for a beautiful wedding with family and friends! Overall, a very enjoyable weekend!
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Betty E.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Quiet sanctuary

    Lynn’s home is the perfect, secluded place in the valley. Easy to get to, close to activities such as hiking, fishing, bird watching etc. We visited the brewery and the distillery in Spring Grove. We sat around a camp fire. Just sitting in Lynn’s sunroom was wonderful. We will be back next spring!
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Peter B.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Comfortable and charming

    Nestled in the woods in Minnesota’s gorgeous Driftless Area. We were there to see the spring songbird migration, and it was really a great place for that. Loads of birds at the property’s feeders, and a short drive to Beaver Creek Valley State Park where we had very rewarding walks seeing birds.
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Noel R.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Beautiful and unique property.

    We truly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home nestled in the bluffs and valleys of the driftless region of Minnesota. We visited the international Owl Sanctuary and hiked in Beavercreek state park. The home was clean and very comfortable. We hope to return in summer.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Peng X.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Great stay!!

    It was a nice quiet secluded place to relax.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Allison D., Saint Paul, Minnesota

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Lovely home in the woods!

    This was our third time staying here. We love how private and secluded it feels. The bird watching is great, but we especially enjoyed watching a group of 6 deer grazing in the front yard!
    Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

    8/10 Good

    Jennifer H.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    Rustic and cozy

    A lovely little home deep in the woods. We arrived on motorcycles and got caught up in some bad weather, so it was a bit hectic getting in while it was dark. The landscape looks so much different in the daylight though. We really enjoyed the surrounding areas on motorcycle during the day. The home itself was tucked up in a story book location and we enjoyed all the woodland creatures that came up to the house to visit us. Thank you.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021