When you stay at this vacation home in Fountain City, you'll be on a river, just steps from Mississippi River and 8 minutes by foot from Rock in the House. .This vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Merrick State Park and 5 mi (8 km) from Angel Bluff.
Winona State University - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles
Minnesota Marine Art Museum - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles
St. Mary's University of Minnesota - 17 min drive - 10.9 miles
Getting around
Winona Station - 13 min drive
La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 16 min drive
McDonald's - 16 min drive
Penguin Zesto West - 18 min drive
Caribou Coffee - 16 min drive
Subway - 16 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Victorian era Mississippi riverview retreat.
LOTS of space for your family or friends! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath house can accommodate up to 8 adults. Close to great dining down the street ( The Golden Frog and Lilly Pad are just a few steps out the front door. A few other restaurants are just a few additional steps away) and public boat landings. Public hunting land and 2 state parks nearby. A short 4 mile drive to Mississippi Thunder Speedway. 15 minutes drive to Winona MN. 20 minutes to Arcadia. The National Eagle Center is about 25 minutes away. Located on a dead end street with very minimal traffic for a good night sleep. Riverview from the yard provides a great opportunity to watch boats travel or just admire the color of trees changing in the fall. The back yard boasts plenty of room for yard games. (Ie, ladder toss or bags) Bring your own steak (and coal) for a cookout on the charcoal grill. Like to hike? Perrot and Merick state parks are short drive to some of the best outdoor areas around. Want to go on a guided fishing trip? Ask for details and I can connect you with a 5-star Mississippi River guide.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, which features a Smart TV. There's a private patio. The bathroom has a bathtub.Conveniences include a sofa bed and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina
On a river
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,700 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Victorian era Mississippi riverview retreat. Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tony N.
Mar 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Funeral
Stayed here for funeral in Winona. Great house walking distance to a few places to eat. Great view of the river. Could use another shower in the upstairs bathroom, but our teenage daughter really loved the tub.
Tony N.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cathy A.
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas vacation
Nice clean house. Plenty of room
Cathy A.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt S., Central Minnesota
Nov 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
The house was perfect for our needs. We had plenty of space for our group. The house was clean and well-stocked with everything we needed. The location was perfect and a block off of Highway 35. We will absolutely consider staying here again!
This house was great! We were down to visit my son at Winona State University for the weekend. Fountain City was the perfect cute little river town and it was a short drive away. The house was cozy, clean, quiet, and well stocked. Beds were very comfortable and the host is very accomodating and always seeking to improve, which shows great character. We will definitely stay again!
Lisa
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy S.
Sep 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Friends time away
The house was as advertised. It had everything we needed for our two-night stay. It was conveniently located across from the Mississippi River and the restaurants in the small town. Communication with the host was easy, and he responded quickly.
Kathy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrick S.
Aug 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Property was clean, comfortable, and just what we were looking for.
Patrick S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tracy T.
Aug 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
making memories
nice house for a get-away.....love that each bedroom has a fan and a TV.
Tracy T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lara C.
Jun 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
In area for a College reunion
Place was as described. Rooms comfortable albeit a bit warm in the upstairs, even with fans and AC.
Had a little trouble getting code key to work at first but were able to overcome. Owner was very responsive to our plight. If I could change one thing it would have been all the stairs. Be careful on the last step off the porch stairs. There is a little cement step that is kind of hidden under last wooden step. If miss that, it is a drop and we almost wiped out a couple times.
All in all, well-stocked, clean and comfortable. Quiet. I would stay again.thanks to owner who keeps it nice for Vrbo customers.
Lara C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
May 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
The home was perfect for our family, we were in the area for graduation. There was Plenty of room for all of us. Very clean and easy to check-in. Also, enjoy Fountain City. I highly recommend this location.
Michael B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
David B.
Sep 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place in a cool little town
Nice older home with plenty of room for our group. Host was very helpful and responsive.
David B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy L.
Aug 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for family during college move in week.
This was a great spot for our family of 6 to home base out of during college move in week. Plenty of space for the teens to separate when needed, but have dinner and hang out at other times.
Fountain City is a cute little river town with some food, drinks, and a Kwik trip for essentials.
Property was clean and well stocked, comfortable home away from home. Would definitely stay again.
Jeremy L.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Craig R.
Aug 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient
Great location near restaurants. Large, lovely bathroom on second floor. This older home shows its age, but was fine for us attending a family reunion.
Craig R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Lee C.
Jul 16, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family get away for a long weekend
checking in was great, very easy. the view is NOT anything like the pictures, there were a lot of spider webs with spiders in them in the bathrooms, there's also mice in the house and we had to set traps and caught one. Not any plastic containers to put things in while cooking or for left overs, just pots and pans. The only shower is very small so it will take a family awhile to get ready if showers are needed! Close to bars and restaurants and the river to walk by. You can hear the trains at times so if you are a light sleeper I would think twice.
Lee C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
troy t.
Jul 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Shenanigans
Very nice house! Right downtown a lot of places and things to do in walking distance.
troy t.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
LUKE D.
Jun 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Overall, this was a good place to stay. The bottle of wine and snack bar was a nice touch. The temperature was well controlled with air conditioning and fans.
Second time staying here and will be back again, thank you!
Jonathan
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Laurence H.
May 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
We enjoyed our stay so much. It was clean and very homey and we would definitely stay there again.
Laurence H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Terese G., Oak Park, IL
Apr 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
We stayed here for a graduation in Winona, a short 15 min drive away. Nicely appointed house with adequate space for family or mixed groups. Hosts are responsive when we texted with questions and they even left us some treats.
Terese G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aaron C.
Mar 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Happy with stay
It was better than I expected. Clean house with plenty of clean beds and bedding. There were complimentary snacks and drinks when we arrived. Check in process was a breeze. Everything in the house worked. If we come to the Fountain City area again for our fishing trip, then we will look at staying here again.
Aaron C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
House was clean. Hosts left clear directions and wonderful welcome treats. We were able to enjoy our time together. (The whole idea of the weekend.). There were a couple of kitchen items we could have used but were able to create great food. Hosts supply of many supplies, coffee, and water were appreciated.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Li-En T.
Feb 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, quiet
We had a nearby event and enjoyed the ability to relax and hang out at the end of the day. The house is comfortable, clean located on a quiet street. Check-in and check-out were easy. Complimentary coffee, wine and other drinks were a nice touch. Most of the beds were comfortable (even the pull out!) but some people did not like the mattress in the bunk bed and the one room with no door. Parking was on the street and was fine but a little tight to turn around when leaving. Some in our group expressed a wish for a kettle and hair dryer. The furnace was easy to control and kept things at a comfortable temperature. Towels and bath items were well stocked. We would stay here again!
Li-En T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather H., EAGAN
Nov 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family weekend!
We had a small family trip to visit our daughter in Winona for a university band concert. We were close enough to Winona to get to campus in 15 minutes. We had a nice sized kitchen to make bake a homemade lasagna that I brought with. We had a nice table to gather people around for dinner and to play games. We didn't budget enough time to check out local food and beverage stops but maybe next time?
Heather H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Deb D.
Oct 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet neighborhood
The property was clean and had all the essentials we needed for our stay. Quiet neighborhood and within walking distance to the two bars:restaurants and convenience store that are nearby.