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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Your Home Away From Home

Rental house in a quiet country setting-1.5 miles from Coon Valley, WI. 2 Bedrooms with queen beds, loft with tv area and queen murphy bed, Fully furnished kitchen, 2 full baths, linens provided, AC, Cable, Wireless, Washer/Dryer, Gas Grill on deck, Towels/Washcloths provided, Vacuum cleaner, magazines, books, games, flat screen television, three porches for relaxing, private backyard/fire pit, hiking trails available on property.

A very quiet, relaxing setting. Close to world class trout fishing streams, bicycling trails, road cycling, snowmobiling, and cross country ski trails.

New for 2015* I have remodeled an additional bedroom Suite on the basement level of the Villa. This has a Queen bed, bathroom/shower, couch, kitchenette area with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. T.V., wireless, and private patio area. This rents for an additional $100.00 per night. Pricing listed here does not include this suite. This suite is only rented to the regular Villa occupants for more space.

Property manager

Pete Holte

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Dogs are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Your Away From Coon Valley
Your Home Away From Home Cottage
Your Home Away From Home Coon Valley
Your Home Away From Home Cottage Coon Valley

About the area

Map
Coon Valley, WI

What's nearby

  • Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center - 9 min drive
  • Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe - 17 min drive
  • Mount La Crosse Ski Area - 20 min drive
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 25 min drive
  • La Crosse Center - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • La Crosse Station - 30 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leo & Leona's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stockyard Grill & Saloon - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tippy Toe Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Legacy Grill & Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fjord Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Your Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Home Away From Home located?

Located in Coon Valley, this family-friendly cottage is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts and Snowflake Ski & Golf Club. Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe and Branches Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Your Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Out of town wedding guest.
Will come back if ever needing a place in the LaCrosse area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
My daughter got married at Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center. We needed a place to stay close to the venue. The Villa was very impressive, relaxing and homey. The kitchen was nice and the bed on the main floor was extremely comfortable. We hosted the rehearsal dinner so needed a big place.with large kitchen. We did not use the microwave since previous review mentioned the smell. Our only negative which is small, check out instructions said to put all garbage in can on porch which was too small to hold all of our trash. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn S., Milwaukee

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Enjoyed the beautiful property. Great location for fishing and hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great setting
The house was clean, comfortable and quiet. The Villa sits on a very quiet dead-end road in a valley surrounded by bluffs with streams running down two sides of it. We enjoyed grilling on the porch after long days exploring all that the area has to offer. Despite being so quiet, it’s close to town for supplies. We had an excellent time and the Villa was a big part of that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kilee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family State Track
Beautiful house perfect for a family to enjoy and relax! The surrounding area is gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Vanessa H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Awful smell and lack of communication
Initially everything with the place was good. We got in, we were actually able to use the lower unit last minute, and the place was pretty nice. However, the first night we got there, we used the microwave/fan above it and an awful smell came from it. A friend that was there said it was mouse pee that was likely up in the vent. The smell filled the house. The smell was TERRIBLE. We contacted the property manager and heard nothing for the remaining two days of our stay. We were able to use cleaning supplies and air it out over night which made the smell go away, but not hearing from anyone is what ticked us off and having to deal with it overnight (and in the first place) was a turn off instantly to the place. Also, the upstairs bathroom toilet would squeak every time it’s flushed and randomly throughout the stay even if no one used it. It wouldn’t stop until we lifted the back lid and shook the inside parts of it. So those are my three biggest complaints. No communication from the property manager, an awful smell after using the microwave, and the toilet issue. Otherwise the house was clean, check in was easy, and the location was great. There was a set of 3 frisbee cages across the way which was neat. But those three things is why I will not be coming here again, all of which could’ve been fixed with some communication from someone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for visiting family
Great space, great area, and so thankful this was pet friendly. The park down the road had a walking path that was perfect for our dogs to get out and exercise. Definitely hoping we will be welcomed back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
This villa was perfect for our family of five while we were in the area for Christmas. The property was very clean, and the views of the surrounding bluffs were beautiful. The only minor issue was the toilets made a high pitched sound after flushing, but this was not a huge issue for us. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi V., Stillwater

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Holiday Stay near Family
Close to family in Wisconsin for the holidays, cozy stay for all including our dog. Great living area to hang out, clean, friendly & responsive host, comfy beds. Will book here for holidays whenever family here hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

BJ N.

Poor communication with owner
Check in process was sorta strange. Property was open and keys were supposed to be on the table but we had to look for them. There were lots of air fresheners all over and we had to unplug them immediately; too strong. Some dog hair on carpet and on furniture. We had asked to reserve the extra room, got an email that it was not available but was charged anyway. After many attempts to contact the Owner we contacted VRBO who contacted owner and then we were refunded the charge for the extra room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
Love the villa. It was perfect for the bunch of us from Illinois. We planned the stay for a Family Reunion in LaCrosse. Once we arrived it was a perfect place for our reunion and Pete( property owner) agree to let us have it there instead! We had a great time with the family and are planning to do it next year too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Nice weekend get away. Clean with good amenities. We’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July Getaway
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Sitting on the front porch and looking at the trees and hills was a wonderful reprieve from life in the city. Communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S., Omaha NE

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
We had a great stay. Clean, well outfitted, the microwave has been replaced. The pitbull (mentioned in recent reviews) did wander over, but he is elderly and friendly, not at all threatening. The bedding and towels were good quality, and smelled like fresh laundry! Was nice to put the teens upstairs and get some distance from them since we're awake a lot earlier. It was odd that the downstairs apartment is offered for rent in the description, seemed there was a young adult couple living in the downstairs apartment, however they left the afternoon we arrived and returned Sunday morning before we checked out so we had the villa to ourselves most of our stay. Loved sitting on the front porch listening to the small stream in the side yard. We hiked the trails, and found the one leading to the top of the bluff, trailhead is on the highway if you turn right/uphill out of the property's lane.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rural House Close to La Crosse
We stayed at the Villa for the weekend of our daughter's graduation from UW-L. We were able to bring our two small dogs along, which was a huge plus. This property is nicely appointed and clean. Very comfortable. Kitchen is spacious and the grill right up on the porch made our cookout easy, even though the weather was uncooperative. Only concerns - the neighbors have curious pit bulls who seem to have the run of the area. One we mentioned it, the neighbors did seem to keep them away from our property. The second is that the furnace would not produce heat. We did have a cool night where it would have been nice, but it was not a deal breaker. All in all, a great stay in a nice, quiet, secluded property. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Microwave did not work. owner son was doing laundry for 45 minutes after we arrived..
Owners, son, and live in girlfriend, live in small apartment below the rent the big rental unit noisy will not go back there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Kristin K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not quite
There were a few things that did not add up to the description. The microwave was completely unusable (broken and unable to work), the check in process was interesting as we never got our own key, and he had his son renting the basement quarters. He was doing his laundry there when we arrived. All very unexpected for our stay. A little communication goes a long way. We made the most of it and he is a nice man and has a nice dog(Caesar- 15 years old ) that will show up at the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tyler C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible experience
Do not stay here. We stayed on a stormy weekend and the basement flooded. We attempted to reach out to the owner several times but they were completely unreachable. Vrbo was also zero help. We had photos of the flooding and submitted them in hopes of a reimbursement for the nights we lost but they denied our claim saying it was a water leak. A water leak that only occurred during the storm and no other time. I strongly advise rent somewhere else and use any other vacation app.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy K., Oakdale, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay
Very nice home and area. Owner was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Getaway
Stayed here with my spouse, his parents, and his brother plenty of space for everyone. Kitchen was stocked with spices and basic cooking needs. Pete was great at answer our questions, and stopped by twice to check in on how our stay was going. Great location to feel like you are secluded out in the middle of nowhere, but also close enough to La Crosse to go exploring in town. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
My family and I really enjoyed the property. It was well kept, clean, and the seclusion was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Very quiet and out of the way, yet minutes from town. 100% what we were looking for. The house was was great and Pete was a great host. We are definitely returning soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L., MN, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location
Home is clean and very comfortable. Easy to get to and not far from LaCrosse. Kitchen is well stocked with pans and dishes. Had a family of deer come close to the house each day. Check in and checkout were simple. Owner stopped by the first evening to see if we needed anything because there had been a thunderstorm earlier in the day and had knocked out power in the area for awhile. Very good place to rent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022