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The Original: One-of-a-kind downtown apartment

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Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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La Crosse, WI
  • Popular LocationLa Crosse Center5 min walk
  • Popular LocationRiverside Park6 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Wisconsin-La Crosse19 min walk
  • AirportLa Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Original: One-of-a-kind downtown apartment

This grand 2800 sq. ft. apartment was home to the original Gundersen clinic, now a nationally recognized healthcare system in the La Crosse community. The building was constructed in 1870 and is on the list of national historic buildings in downtown La Crosse.

Located just steps from the La Crosse Convention Center, shops, and restaurants, the apartment is perfect for a holiday party, wedding party, work retreat, reunion, or other special event. Reach out to discuss your specific interests.

Some highlights include:

- A spacious and fully equipped kitchen including everything you need for a casual evening or a formal sit down dinner.
- Three large bedrooms including a main room with a king bed and new en suite bath, a River room with a queen bed, and the Gundersen room with two queen beds.
- A moody Parlour that’s perfect for celebrating or relaxing contains a 60" smart TV, a chess and checkers pub table, and a vintage bar with barware.
- A wedding room that’s perfect for getting ready for the big event in your life. It’s versatile arrangement allows it to be used as a private office, a place for your morning coffee, or a meditation room.
- A large living room with an original brick fireplace with gas insert.
- Window air conditioner units are located in each bedroom as well as fans throughout.
- Licensed by the city of La Crosse

The apartment is located on the 2nd floor. Guests should be comfortable climbing a flight of stairs to access the apartment.

The apartment is located in the heart of downtown nightlife near many bars and restaurants. On busy nights, the bars are loud and you will hear noise until bar time. If you're looking for a quiet stay, this may not the best place to stay.

Covered parking can be found within a block at the La Crosse Center Ramp at 201 Jay Street. Parking is paid from 6am-6pm. The cost is $1/hour with a daily maximum of $8. Nights and weekends are free.

Property manager

Khouri
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking No unapproved parties or pets No more than the approved number of guests Approved pets must be crated if left unattended

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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

About the area

La Crosse

Located in La Crosse, this apartment is in the city center. Dahl Auto Museum and Swarthout Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Museum of La Crosse and Oktoberfest Grounds. Riverside Amusement Park and Shenanigans Entertainment Center & Sports Bar are also worth visiting.
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La Crosse, WI

What's nearby

  • La Crosse Center - 5 min walk
  • Riverside Park - 6 min walk
  • Oktoberfest Grounds - 10 min walk
  • Viterbo University - 15 min walk
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • La Crosse Station - 5 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buzzard Billy's - 1 min walk
  • The Old Crow - 2 min walk
  • Bodega Brew Pub - 1 min walk
  • Pearl Ice Cream Parlor - 2 min walk
  • Big Al's Pizzaria - 1 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool
The property is very cool, large, and right downtown. That last part is a double edged sword though because it is right above a bar and can be quite loud at night. The VRBO does come with ear plugs and white noise machines though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Gorgeous rental, convenient downtown location- which also means loud environment
The property was absolutely stunning! Bathrooms and beds were beyond wonderful. The one thing we hadn’t considered with a “great downtown location” was the loud surroundings of the very popular bars. The intense vibration, music, and young bar goers screaming until 230 am made for some not so restful sleep. We visited in April while the windows were still able to be closed. I cannot even imagine when they need to be open in summer time due to lack of air conditioning. The property managers tried to accommodate with sound machines and ear plugs, but it is still quite an adjustment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Madison and La Crosse Road Trip
We were a party of 5 and all give "The Original" a five star rating. We found the apartment to be extremely clean, well laid out with lots of space and full of small details/treats which made our visit even more comfortable. The location is amazing. As mentioned by the host, it can be noisy at night. Despite the noise, not one of us would change a thing about our stay. The documentation of the history of the apartment and building is fascinating and added an extra dimension to our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pearl Street
A historic property beautifully, tastefully renovated and decorated. Authentic works of art, photos and articles brought the original owners to life. Felt honored to stay as a guest. Great location. Walkable to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marge G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place
Our Stay was wonderful. Great Location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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