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The Farmhouse at Norskedalen's Thrunegaarden

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A house surrounded by a field of autumn leaves.
A beehive structure with a wooden base and a metal pole nearby.
A room with wooden flooring, a white door, and a wall clock.
A dining area with a table covered in lace, surrounded by wooden chairs, a green wall, and a door leading to another room.
A living room with a blue wall, a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a small orange ottoman.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Coon Valley, WI
  • Place, Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Branches Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

First Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Farmhouse at Norskedalen's Thrunegaarden

The Farmhouse at Thrunegaarden is an idyllic setting on 40 acres of Wisconsin Farmland. Sit in the living room watching deer munch on the grass in front of the window. Enjoy the historic buildings gracing the property, telling the story of the Norwegian immigrants. Learn the history of the area as you walk the path from building to building, wandering between century old pine trees. Most of all, escape from the hectic pace of daily life while visiting The Farmhouse at Thrunegaarden!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2663019vb
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Coon Valley

Located in Coon Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Rose of Viterbo Convent are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts and Children's Museum of La Crosse. The Pump House Regional Arts Center and Weber Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Waterskiing, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Coon Valley, WI

What's nearby

  • Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Branches Winery - 10 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe - 13 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Goose Island County Park - 17 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Mount La Crosse Ski Area - 17 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • La Crosse Station - 27 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ridge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tippy Toe Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Leo & Leona's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪South Ridge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Codgers - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Farmhouse at Norskedalen's Thrunegaarden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Farmhouse at Norskedalen's Thrunegaarden?

As of 16 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Farmhouse at Norskedalen's Thrunegaarden on 26 Aug 2026 start from AU$539, 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 The Farmhouse at Norskedalen's Thrunegaarden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Farmhouse at Norskedalen's Thrunegaarden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Farmhouse at Norskedalen's Thrunegaarden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Farmhouse at Norskedalen's Thrunegaarden located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center and within 12 miles (20 km) of Branches Winery and Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe. Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts and Snowflake Ski & Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 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. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lu C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This old farm house had all of the charm of my grandparents’ home!! Everything was very clean and well cared for! The only noise was from the birds, who are abundant! Thank you for the relaxing place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathleen K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed it and thought it was a very good value for the price. It’s not fancy but it doesn’t need to be. It was a bit dusty here and there, and the towels were clean, but they were old and smelled a bit musty. Those things didn’t bother us much since it was a great price and cool location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Norskedalen Farmhouse was a great place for five of us gals to stay. We were able to walk around the gorgeous grounds, dotted with little houses/buildings built in the mid-1800's.The beds were comfortable. A large kitchen table. It is an old historic farmhouse, so creaky.We went to the Norskedalen Nature Heritage Center and hiked trails (loved the "Troll Trail").
1800's home.
Friends.
Troll Trail.
Upstairs bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little house, great, quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura D.

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

Great location, history all around

Enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

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

The Perfect Getaway

The Farmhouse was everything we could have hoped for. It’s beautiful, comfortable, quiet, and just has that homey feel that makes you want to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Relaxing

Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Very peaceful historic location

This property met all of our needs for a great couple of days out of the city. Nice quiet location. Would definitely come back. Love the historic nature of the property and House.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette P.

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

Can't say enough about this fabulous home.

This is a wonderful home with all the charm and character of a farm with comfort of a great little kitchen and lovely family room. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

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

Restful Place to Stay

I've been to the Farm House at the Thrune Center 3 times now and I'm not tired of it yet. I would gladly return in the future for another relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

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

It's a great restful place to get away to

This old farm house is at the end of a long drive-way to give you solitude. The beautiful bluffs of Vernon County surround you for wonderful views. I've been coming back here every year for like 4 years running because I know I'm going to get a peaceful stay here. I strongly recommend this place is you just want a lovely place to relax in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Farmhouse

This was a really neat stay. The old farmhouse was as described. It was fun to stay on the grounds with the other historical buildings and walk around to read the signs about them. Very peaceful and quiet, and we saw a couple deer running on the property too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

Unique, cute place

We enjoyed your lovely and historic home. The beds were comfortable and the piece of property was amazing. My kids said it got a little hot upstairs, but the fans and of course the AC helped! Pleasure doing business with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

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

Countryside

It reminded me of my grandma's house. Brought good thoughts of the olden days. A lot of historic buildings on property to check out. The Lady in charge was very nice and quick to help.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Wedding Stay

Stayed here leading up to my wedding at Norskedalen. It was such a fun experience to stay on a gorgeous property surrounded by historic buildings. The home itself was charming with lots of character, while I was surprised there wasn't a TV it was really pleasant to be "forced" spent more intentional time with the family that stayed with me. The home offered wifi which was helpful for my hair and makeup persons when they came out. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tyson N.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We booked this property for our mini vacation to the Driftless Region. While this property was fine for a place to sleep and was on a nice piece of quiet land, we did not have the best overall experience with our stay. We received one quick, generic check in message about 3hrs before our arrival. Questions we had were messaged back and were not returned at any point during the three nights we were there. This property is a very old farmhouse that was not adequately prepared for our arrival. It was clear that the building had not been opened up or aired out in a long while. The entire house smelled of moldy, wet basement. Cleaning supplies and processes in place were not picked up prior to our arrival. Advertised amenities like the coffee pot did not work. We spent an evening trying to clean the coffee pot but after seeing what came out of the machine during the cleaning cycles we chose to just not use it. There was an active hornet nest somewhere in the front patio so if we did try to open windows to not have to breath in the awful smell of the house, we had to chase the hornets out. There were numerous mouse traps set up in the house and in the main bedroom, so clearly there is some form of mouse problem there. We have stayed at numerous rental homes and have not had to ever write a negative review like this, but we felt as though people looking at staying here in the future should be very aware of what you are getting into.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Tyson, I am so sorry that you were not happy at the Farmhouse! I went back to the message system at VRBO, and there are just four notes there: my welcome to you when you made the reservation on 9/15/25, your reply to me on the same date; my check-in directions to you on 10/7/25, and your reply to me that you received these directions on the same date. I did miss replying about having two cars on site, but that is the extent of communication between us. I had no other messages from you, so I had no idea that you were unhappy with your visit. For those reading this review, please know that the Farmhouse is more than 100 years old, and sits in the middle of 44 acres of woods and farmland. It's a unique property, and not everyone's cup of tea. But we do have annual inspections with the county health department, which we pass with flying colors every year. And you can tell by the calendar that there are guests in the Farmhouse regularly. If you have questions about staying in the Farmhouse after Tyson's review, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me; I'm more than happy to answer any questions. Thanks - Lori
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you like piece & quite then this is the place.No one close to you and no tv or radio!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon K.

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

Restful getaway

So much history on this property. Tranquil environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andy D.

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

Just what we needed. Thank You.

Just what we needed, easy to rent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

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

Simple Farmhouse Getaway

The farmhouse was clean, warm, and dry, a perfect example of what a farmhouse should be. If you want something super fancy, with all the bells and whistles, this may not be the best spot. But if want honest, humble, and genuine lodging there’s no place I’d rather stay locally.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lori Dubczak

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I am Norskedalen's Executive Director. I truly love to share the beauty, the history, the natural resources of Norskedalen with every guest! It is especially delightful when a guest shares the experience of looking out the kitchen window as they fix their morning cup of coffee to see a family of deer still sleeping in the cabin's backyard!

Why they chose this property

The Farmhouse was built by the Skumsrud Family, as their patriarch Nils was one of the earliest settlers in Vernon County. In fact, the original one-room log cabin still stands on the property, not far from the Farmhouse! A number of historic buildings, also on the property, create a wonderfully peaceful atmosphere.

What makes this property unique

While the Farmhouse was built in the early 20th century, it is completely modern and cozy. You can literally watch wildlife from the sofa in the living room as you gaze out the picture window. An outdoor walking tour is available on the property, so you'll be able to see details of all the buildings as well as learn of the development of the family farm that was so prevalent just a couple of generations ago. Plus, you'll have access to Norskedalen's main campus with all the hiking trails and museum galleries during your visit!

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