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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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La Crosse, WI
  • La Crosse Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Oktoberfest Grounds
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪13 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.
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 King room with a new ensuite bath, a River room with one queen bed, and the Gundersen room with two queen beds. (The Gundersen room shares a wall with a bar so this room receives loud noise at night.)
- 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 and the Parlour.
- 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 be 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-10pm Monday - Saturday. The cost is $1/hour with a daily maximum of $10. Nights and Sundays are free.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking No unapproved parties or pets No more than the approved number of guests (max 8) Approved pets must be crated if left unattended

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 centre. 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

  • Riverside Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • La Crosse Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oktoberfest Grounds - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Viterbo University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fathead Steves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bodega Brew Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪John's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Polito's Pizza - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Original: One-of-a-kind downtown apartment pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Original: One-of-a-kind downtown apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Original: One-of-a-kind downtown apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Original: One-of-a-kind downtown apartment located?

Located in Historic Downtown La Crosse, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Children's Museum of La Crosse and Mississippi River. La Crosse Center and The Wine Guyz are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Byron V.

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

Fantastic

Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

perfect apartment

We enjoyed our stay. It is right downtown with easy access to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Basketball

We love this place!WILL RENT EVER YEAR!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duzdee r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4 couples stayed for the weekend celebrating 50th birthdays. It was great! The pictures dont do the place justice. It is so roomy with a large group. Plenty of space. Nice , beds, towels, bathrooms. Nicely equipped kitchen. The host was great and responded quickly, very accommodating. As it state in the description, it is by local bars, they have a lot going on till bar close. With the ear plugs provided, fan and air conditioning. It didnt bother us. It was a bit entertaining. It is in the middle of downtown. We walked everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer K.

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

Great Spot Downtown Lacrosse!

Very nice place, clean, big, lots of room to spread out. We were in town for a wedding and the location is great, close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Original is a gem -- easily among the coolest, most memorable vacation rentals we've ever booked! If you love historic or unique places, look no further. Just walking from room to room is an experience! All the history, the decor, the details. Khouri clearly has a deep love and appreciation of the loft and its backstory, and it's obvious that she's poured a lot of herself into making the place a statement. Sincerely, I could live there!The location is perfect, too. So walkable -- close to Riverside Park and countless restaurants and downtown shops, including The Pearl with all its treats.If you've never been to La Crosse, don't miss stopping at Big Al's (their taco pizza is the best!). Buzzard Billy's has also become a family favorite when we're in town -- oh, and the Breakfast Club for...um, well, breakfast, of course!Thank you for the hospitality. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Hidden downtown gem

Our family stayed for the weekend to watch our son run in the marathon. The location was great to walk to restaurants, bars and the finish line. It’s beautiful and historic and just a great space for our family of 5 to stay together. The only downfall is the noise from the nightlife that goes until bar close. The host has provided noise machines and earplugs to help minimize the noise. I highly suggest using them. It was well stocked and clean. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

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

Yearly Getaway

The apartment is very spacious and clean. Loved the decor and history of the place. Convenient walk to many shops, bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Beautiful!

Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec S.

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

Big place and amazing location

This place was amazing! Great location and a lot bigger than expected. Would easily stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcy Y.

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

Historical Apartment

One of the coolest properties we've stayed at. Ton of history, very spacious, clean. Would remmend to anyone needing a place to stay at if visiting LaCrosse
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

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

Loved it

We absolutely loved our stay; what a neat building and apartment. The history is so cool!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele O.

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

Magical memories

From the moment you walk into this property - you are blown away. It is so beautiful. It was decorated for Christmas at the time of our stay which made the experience even more magical. It was like walking straight into a Hallmark movie. The history in this place is amazing. Truly making this a great stay and we would love to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

UWL student visit

Great location for visiting UWL student. Unique but super cute rental. A tad loud on a Fri/Sat night but we managed. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin V., Madison, WI

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

LaCrosse Stay

We very much enjoyed our stay! The property is amazing. The decorations are gorgeous and there is so much attention to detail. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin Z.

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

Perfect for what we needed

Was perfect for what we needed which was a large place close to the La Crosse center. The apartment is absolutely gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Diana G.

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

Excellent.

Beautiful. Clean. Great location. We had a great girls weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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

ANDREA H.

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

Ease of access!

We came to visit our son. The VRBO was in a great location to the Riverfest. We enjoyed this festival both Friday and Saturday night. The restaurants and shopping was all close by! The owners have it beautiful decorated and cozy. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Parents weekend

It was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L., Minnetrista, MN, USA

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

Amazing experience

My wife and her friends celebrated her 40th birthday here and absolutely loved it. The pictures are great but it will blow you away in person. So spacious and decorated so neat. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siri S., Rochester, United States

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

Even better in person!

I was blown away with how clean and spacious the lodging was! The location is super convenient as well. Khouri was always communicative and a great host. The Original was a perfect way to celebrate a birthday!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

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

A great place for trade shows at the convention center

This location is ideal if you are attending a trade show at the convention center. Noise from the main street at bar time can be a bit distracting, but the property is delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Wonderful property

We stayed for our son’s wedding. Was a beautiful apartment with so much room! Very well stocked; thank you! Night noise was extreme, but we knew that going in. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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