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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Fountain City, WI

Merrick State Park
‪14 min drive‬
Winona State University
‪25 min drive‬
St. Mary's University of Minnesota
‪30 min drive‬
La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Downstairs Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bunk

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

We offer a home in a beautiful country setting for:
*Company retreat
*Company party/ employee appreciate event
*Family reunion or romantic get away
*Retreat for crafting

We offer:
• A furnished home with fully stocked kitchen, 2 bathrooms, three season porch, patio and backyard area!
• Sleeping for up to 9 (3 queen beds, 1 double bed, 1 twin bed). Additional floor space and/or outside
tent space is available.
• Towels and Linens provided
• Heated club house with bar and game room
• Direct access to the Buffalo County Snowmobile trail
• Private wooded trails for hiking, snowshoeing &
back country skiing
• Beautiful area for bicyclists
• 5 minutes from the Mississippi River and great fishing
• Located near the Great River Road Wine Trail
• Backyard fire pit with wood and kindling provided
• Peace and quiet for relaxing with a good book, watching the abundant wildlife, and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets

Property manager

Donna and Dave Ernst

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We offer a pack and play and few toys.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Will discuss options for small events.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outdoors only..

No firearms, fireworks or other types of explosives.

Two night minimum stay required.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99

Note from host: Will discuss options for small events.

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

Fountain City

Located in Fountain City, this holiday home is in a rural area. Merchants Bank and Polish Cultural Institute & Museum Annex are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Huff Center and Winona Mall. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fountain City, WI

What's nearby

Merrick State Park - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
Winona State University - 25 min drive - 25.3 km
Minnesota Marine Art Museum - 26 min drive - 26.0 km
Lake Lodge Recreation Center - 26 min drive - 26.3 km
St. Mary's University of Minnesota - 30 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

Winona Station - 22 min drive
La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Monarch Public House - ‬10 min drive
‪Golden Frog - ‬10 min drive
‪The Brothel Tavern - ‬8 min drive
‪Dam Saloon - ‬13 min drive
‪Bay's End - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Looking to get away from it all? pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Looking to get away from it all??

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Looking to get away from it all??

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Looking to get away from it all? located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Rock in the House, Mississippi River and Merrick State Park. Angel Bluff and Dodge Town Hall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

karen g.

27 Apr 2025

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

Girls’ winery weekend

3 of us women stayed at this house while traveling the Great River Rd wine trail. The house is in a beautiful, peaceful location and was well stocked with everything we needed. My only suggestion would be to maybe put a dvd player in a more comfortable location for movie watching. We had a great time! Thank you for a wonderful weekend. Would highly recommend this house for anyone looking for a great place to stay in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

5 Mar 2025

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

Mississippi River ice trip

Ideal place for getaway. Scenic view and peaceful. Hosts very accommodating

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

17 Mar 2025

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

Weekend ladies retreat

The four of us ladies had a wonderful time in this beautiful and clean home. Kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked and beds were super comfy. The four season porch was perfect for our morning coffee and chats. We will definitely be back for another mini retreat. Dave and Donna made check in and check out easy.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell S.

1 Jan 2025

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

Great location! Beautiful views.

A very nice setup which made our time with local family even better.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

14 Dec 2024

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

Great place to stay!

The house was beautiful and very cozy. The views out the big windows were amazing. Well stocked with everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen P.

2 Sept 2024

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

Great place to stay

Nice isolated place with great views. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

9 Dec 2024

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

Nice place to spend a weekend

House was perfect for our home base for the weekend. Close enough to Winona for the things we were doing in town. Nice view out the back windows. I'm sure its amazing when the leaves are turning colors.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken and Kristine T.

5 Jan 2025

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

Views!

We stayed at this lovely home, 4 of us, for 2 nights. We could not have been more impressed by the accommodations and in particular, the views from the home. It is paradise, respite, and God's country. We are grateful to have been able to spend time at this home. The hosts have thought of everything and made it easy to be home away from home. Thank you to our gracious hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

23 Oct 2024

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

Girls weekend

Beautiful place and location. Had a wonderful time.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

14 Sept 2024

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

Best Kept Secret

Country getaway absolutely amazing

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

20 Aug 2024

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

A Great Place Close to Winona

This was a wonderful place to stay for our weekend in Winona. The property had everything we needed and had plenty of room for our family.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Char V.

22 Sept 2024

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

Just Lovely

This was a very nice home with a private & peaceful back yard. Kitchen is nicely stocked with cookware & tools. Our best vrbo experience so far.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al and Carol C.

18 Oct 2024

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

Best. Place. Ever.

Roomy comfortable home with many amenities. Setting is beyond belief. This is my 5th time staying here and each time is better than the last. The owners make frequent updates and are very accessible if needed. I am already dreaming of when I can return.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

16 Sept 2024

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

Peaceful Country Retreat

I am a member of a fishing club that stayed at the residence. We had three boats on trailers and there was plenty of room for parking and plugging in. The home and property were clean and well maintained and the beds were very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

4 Aug 2024

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

Decent Place for Family Stay

Nice family spot. Very spacious. Had pretty much what was needed. Basement was dusty. Overall decent place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike k.

11 Nov 2024

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

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Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave and Sande R.

29 July 2024

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

Amazing!

We booked this home for an extended weekend and was not only amazed by how beautiful the home is the WOW factor for us was the views and seclusion; no car noise or city noise, all we heard were birds chirping and cows mooing. This will be our go to place to stay on our yearly Visit to Winona.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona J.

12 July 2024

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

Buffalo County, WI

Great!! Would definitely book again when the time comes :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina K.

22 May 2024

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

Womens weekend gateaway

Had a wonderful time! Loved the location. The house is beautiful, lots of room, everything you need and more. Enjoyed the porch and the hockey table downstairs.Already planning another trip in the fall!! Thank David and Donna!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

2 May 2024

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

Awesome!!

This was one of the best VRBO locations ever! The kids had a blast playing in the game room. The family walked around the property and enjoyed the views. Plenty of beds and internet worked great. 5 stars! We will stay here again. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

12 Jan 2024

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

Ice fishing adventure

Everything was perfect. The house and the view were beautiful. The hosts were very accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen m.

20 Sept 2023

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

Sisters getaway

The place was perfect. We will be back

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

27 Sept 2023

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

Great property

Great scenic property in a quiet setting overlooking the valley and pasture. Nice trail through the valley/woods below as well. Wish I had more time in the area! The house was very accomodating and had everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

5 July 2023

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

Great get away for both women and men. Fisherman and non.

Great place over all. Very hospitable and very easy. Can not say enough about the place. They have thought of everything. Wonderful views and had a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al and Carol C.

15 Apr 2024

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

Fourth time here

This is my favorite place to stay! The setting is unbelievable. It is positioned at the end of a dead end road looking into the Bluffs. The views are breathtaking no matter what time of the year I have been here. The house is immaculate and provides anything you may need. The hosts are fantastic to work with. I am already looking forward to another visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Donna and Dave Ernst

Both of us are Western Wisconsin natives and love country living. We are very lucky to be raising our children in this beautiful area.

Why they chose this property

This house was owned by a family member and when they decided to sell it, we chose to buy it and allow others to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the area. The land surrounding it is part of our farm and has been in Dave's family since the end of the Civil War.

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Downstairs Bedroom

Master

Upstairs Bunk

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Upstairs

Downstairs bathroom

Spaces

About this property