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Upper Place Vacation Cottage

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A spacious living room with large windows, a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with a fan, and a bookshelf.
A spiral staircase with green railings and wooden steps, leading to a landing area with a window overlooking a grassy area.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by a lush green garden.
A gravel path leading to a red barn with a sign reading "EST 1855".
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a glass door, and a view of a green landscape.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Gays Mills, WI
  • Place, Kickapoo River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, WI River Outings
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Lynxville Park
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Gays Mills

Located in Gays Mills, this holiday home is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Mississippi River and Kickapoo River can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Viroqua Country Club.
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Gays Mills, WI

What's nearby

  • Kickapoo River - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • WI River Outings - 17 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Lynxville Park - 25 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Pikes Peak State Park - 47 min drive - 68.0 km
  • Wyalusing State Park - 49 min drive - 74.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Halver's Town Tap - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rolling Ground Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dante’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mt. Zion Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saint Francis Hermitage Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Place Vacation Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Upper Place Vacation Cottage?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Upper Place Vacation Cottage on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$508, 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 Upper Place Vacation Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Upper Place Vacation Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upper Place Vacation Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Upper Place Vacation Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Kickapoo River and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Wisconsin River. WI River Outings and Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great, rustic property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodations were nice. Very peaceful setting. Host James was fantastic, allowing us to check out late so we could shower before our long ride home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim was a very kind host. The Upper Place is a wonderful spot for solitude.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described. Beautiful property and area. Clean, kitchen had everything needed, beds were comfortable, very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This place is great to disconnect from the world. It would have been nice to use the outdoor furniture. It looked like nothing was cleaned for that season. Its a beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so much for offering a beautiful place for us to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
I’ve stayed here before and hunted the property in the spring. It’s a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gays Mills

We loved the location and really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Place

Nice place with a great fire pit and plenty of wood. We enjoyed our stay and it had everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a hidden gem for sure! The property is absolutely stunning! My husband and I enjoyed every minute of our stay! The trails were beautiful and well maintained. Thank you for sharing your wonderful house! I hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Remote, peaceful, and well kept

Beautiful property! Perfectly remote and well kept. I would love to return here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

nice place

I love the setting. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time watching VHS tapes and DVDs! Spiral staircase was quite a novelty! Beautiful views through the huge wall of Windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

Great host and communication. Everything went as planned and the Driftless area never disappoints.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Getaway

Lovely decorations. Well-stocked kitchen with everything we needed. Beautiful setting with spectacular star-filled skies. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for a weekend family getaway.

This place was very clean. And was well appointed. They had everything we needed, and we were 15 min from everything we wanted to do. There are some beautiful trout waters in that area! Thanks !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loved it. there was a spiral stair case that i did not trust my 18 month old on fully, but that has nothing to do with the property owners. I loved the woods and trails surrounding the property! My family and I hiked every day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and Peaceful

Perfect get away and place to relax and unwind. Loved hiking and sitting on the deck listening to the birds and staring up at the hills. Just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend meet up

Met friends from IL which was perfect halfway point from Twin Cities. We spent the our days hiking the many trails on the property and enjoying the beautiful views of the hills and valleys. Evenings on the deck watching the sunset and grilling. Beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend!

We had an absolutely wonderful weekend at the cabin and enjoyed hiking the property. Luke's hill is a butt buster! We loved the fact that we could bring our dog and that there was no cell service or internet. Just family time and quietness.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

lovely rural retreat!

lovely location and facility. Lack of wi-fi and phone made communication with relatives somewhat complicated for our family reunion. Narrow spiral staircase was challenging for us 2 couples over 60.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Relax and Connect With Nature

My husband, my mom, my dog and I had a great a great weekend staying here. The property is beautiful. It was wonderful to have that many different trails around the property. The cabin is comfortable and is well equipped. The host James provided us with clear instructions about the checking. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Upper Place

This place was a needed step back from everyday life. Me, my husband and our two dogs had a wonderful and relaxing time, between looking out the big widows to hiking the many trails, it was perfect. There is nothing like throwing on VCRs & sipping coffee with fresh air surrounded by nature. Book it, you won't regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Driftless Getaway

The Upper Place Cottage was a wonderful weekend escape. Our pups loved running the trails, and the leaves were at their peak for the season! The house was clean and had everything we needed for a long weekend. The staircase is a bit harrowing, but you get used to it. We would love to come back - especially in the winter to snowshoe or ski the trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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