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The Backwaters Cottage - Farmhouse 130 North St Fountain City, WI

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Enjoy meals at the dining table, with an oven and sink nearby.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, plaid bedspread, and a round mirror.
Relax in this spacious room with a high ceiling, large window, and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy a patio with a table and chairs, perfect for outdoor dining.
Step up to the charming entrance of The Flyway Cottage, featuring a steeply pitched roof and cozy front porch.

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

The Backwaters Cottage - Farmhouse 130 North St Fountain City, WI

The Backwaters Cottage is conveniently located on Wisconsin's Great River Road National Scenic Byway with views of the beautiful bluffs and the Mississippi River. Within walking distance to the Fountain City public boat landing, bars, restaurants, winery, retail shops and ice cream/coffee shop. There’s also direct access to the Flyway bike trail. The newly renovated Cottage "Farmhouse" (main level) is 1500 sq ft and features a large living room with a couch, two leather chairs and a 55” Smart TV, dining room, 2 private bedrooms with queen size beds, a full bathroom, fully equipped eat-in kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, coffee pot, pots, pans and utensils and laundry room with Washer & Dryer.

The town offers pleasant vistas of the Mississippi River from its characteristic terraced gardens. Nearby, 550-foot Eagle Bluff is the highest point on the Upper Mississippi. Seven Hawks Vineyard perches on the hillside outside of town while their Tasting Room is nestled in a historic downtown building. The Prairie Moon Museum & Sculpture Garden, a fanciful folk art attraction, is located just north of Fountain City. Winona, MN is located 10 minutes south of the Cottage.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Garden

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Property grounds

Victorian era Mississippi riverview retreat.

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 29 reviews
Victorian era Mississippi riverview retreat.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

About the area

Map
Fountain City, WI

What's nearby

  • Rock in the House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Merrick State Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Winona State University - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Minnesota Marine Art Museum - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • St. Mary's University of Minnesota - 19 min drive - 18.5 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Backwaters Cottage - Farmhouse 130 North St Fountain City, WI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Backwaters Cottage - Farmhouse 130 North St Fountain City, WI?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Backwaters Cottage - Farmhouse 130 North St Fountain City, WI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Backwaters Cottage - Farmhouse 130 North St Fountain City, WI located?

Situated in Fountain City, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mississippi River and Rock in the House. Merrick State Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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The Backwaters Cottage - Farmhouse 130 North St Fountain City, WI Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Great accommodations. Lovely little town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

The property was terrific. Inside as well as the outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

The Backwaters Cottage was very cute, very well equipped and perfect for our weekend! It's walking distance from restaurants and the river and the back patio is lovely for your morning cup of tea!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

I highly recommend this place. It’s clean, has everything you need, and the beds are very comfortable. We have stayed 3 times and we will be back again. It is homie and comfortable and a beautiful river town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our stay! Explored the area and walked to restaurants and shopped. Beautiful drives and places to visit nearby. We had a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Perfect for a short weekend get-away. Clean and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Had our yearly family reunion here, first time staying here under new ownership and Patti was great to work with. She was very accommodating and we love the house. Property is clean, neighborhood is quiet and it has everything you need in a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Nice and clean. Convenient to Winona. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

My grandson and husband said it was a very cool place. Clean. Easy check in and out. Reservation was a breeze. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

I spent a week at the property, reconnecting with friends and family in the area. I found it spacious and comfortable. I enjoyed the décor.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

This property is exactly as described. Great location. Exactly what we were looking for. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

It is exactly as described. Very nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Very comfortable home. Relaxing small community to explore. Very close to Winona and bike trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

This propery is located right in the middle of a residential neighborhood, and 1 block away from the Catholic Church that I walked to for Mass on Friday. So peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Wonderful! Will definitely recommend and book again if the need arises! :) mj
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Clean well kept property. Easy check-in. Good shower. Could have used kitchen towels. We were expected to wash , dry and put kitchen dishes away but had to use small kitchen washcloths for the whole process. One bed was good, one bed was softer. Ate at the Monarch one night. All meals were good. Had drinks and dessert at the Lily pad. Great space on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Cute farmhouse decor, comfortable beds, a short walk to river and restaurants. The bathroom was clean but small for 4 people. There were mirrors in the bedrooms which helped. When we arrived the temp was 79* and the AC was not on. We noticed a musty smell and high humidity in the house which did not improve. We did have to regularly empty the dehumidifier during our stay. The one window AC unit was small and the house temp averaged 77 degrees during our stay. In spite of a few issues we enjoyed our time in Fountain City and with a few tweeks this could be a comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

The rooms were all very clean except the bathroom. When the shower curtain was pulled open there was a cobweb that had to be pulled away before we could step in. There was no hot water when we went to take a shower. I understand a tripped breaker was the reason, but having hot water should have been checked out before we arrived. All of that kept us from enjoying our first night of 3 there. But the rest of the home was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Loved all the extras the place offered that were not even mentioned...all the kitchen supplies, gas grill, etc. The house very clean house and was perfect for our weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Close to Winona. We had a great stay visiting our college student in Winona. Good location. Cute town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our stay so much. Everything we needed there. Above sink light fixture didn’t work but main bathroom light did. Host very responsive to questions. We were able to walk to bars and restaurants. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Great location for our stay for dirt track races
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

We loved the house. It was so clean and well stocked. We are already talking about coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Great place and location. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

After long days of hiking & sightseeing, this house was a cool & comfortable place to relax. Inside & out, everything we needed was available. The owner answered all our questions in advance and informational material was provided to assist us in choosing restaurants. We recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023