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Newly remodeled, multifunctional, secluded retreat w/ views of Mississippi River

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Beach
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Brownsville, MN
  • La Crosse Center
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Brownsville

On waterfront.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mississippi River and 12 miles (20 km) of Pettibone Beach. Pettibone Park and Dahl Auto Museum are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • La Crosse Center - 28 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Viterbo University - 30 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Oktoberfest Grounds - 30 min drive - 27.2 km
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 31 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe - 44 min drive - 39.2 km

Getting around

  • La Crosse Station - 23 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Fiesta Mexicana - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪All Star Lanes & Banquets - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Newly remodeled, multifunctional, secluded retreat w/ views of Mississippi River

Enjoy a fully furnished home overlooking the mighty Mississippi River from the bluffs of Brownsville, MN. Just a skip and a hop from Lawrence Lake Marina for fishing and entertainment, nearby hiking or plan you next hunting trip, if that's more your speed. Either way, your nature getaway awaits!

This ALL SEASONS rental is located with in a mile of two public boat landings and fishing dock, only15 minutes from downtown La Crosse, WI and 15 minutes from the Iowa border. Houston County area is rich in wonderful trout streams for fly fishing enthusiasts, ice fishing at Lawrence Lake (2 minutes), snowmobile trails, home of the white tail deer and wild turkey, bird watching, hiking, biking trails, and so much more.

After a full day of exploring the area, you will have an opportunity to make some lifelong lasting memories with your family and friends. Enjoy the screened in porch, stargazing, a fire pit, or plethora of family oriented puzzles and games.

River Den retreat is ready, are you?

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

NO parties, gatherings, or events of any kind allowed. Ask before booking to make sure we are aright fit for your needs. This is a quiet community.
Quite Hours: 10:00 PM-8 AM
Parking as assigned without blocking the shed access and no parking on grass areas.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: 17 and under, MUST be accompanied by an adult

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Newly remodeled, multifunctional, secluded retreat w/ views of Mississippi River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with a beautiful view. The hosts provided lots of games, both indoor and outdoor, and comfortable amenities. Has a cabin in the woods feel but still a very easy quick drive to La Crescent and La Crosse.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for exploring the river towns

Everything was great and exactly as described. Loved the screened in porch for reading and relaxing, although it took a little getting used to the sounds of motorcycles on the highway! Didn’t hear any of that noise when inside the house. Lots of games, puzzles and a fully stocked kitchen. Thanks!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is very comfortable, has plenty of seating for everyone, and has one of the best stocked kitchens we've ever had in a rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July Brownsville MN

Very comfortable and well stocked home. Lovely view of the river. Enjoyed watching the boats and barges and listening to the trains. (House was very quiet) The screen porch was fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property, great views, and the owners are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin E.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a Great place to stay and relax. We have been to many vrbo rentals over the years and this one was our favorite to date. The house is clean and well stocked. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Much needed quiet week

The cabin was very well stocked. When we do VRBOs we have a plastic tub that we take with us with things that are often not supplied. I don't think we even open the tub while at River Den. We thoroughly enjoyed the screen porch, even though the beginning of the week was cold and wet. The beds were comfortable, and we appreciated all the extra throw blankets available. We enjoyed a drive along the Apple Blossom Scenic drive and headed into La Crescent to eat a couple times. But overall, it was a great a place to do nothing and recharge for a few days.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L., AUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax.

The home was very comfortable inside and out. It was evident that a lot of thought went into the recent remodeling effort. There were many nice design elements which made our stay very enjoyable.Everything that we needed was there, both indoor and outdoor. We walked in and immediately felt at home.We enjoyed the deck, grill, and especially the fire pit.The property is not as secluded as had wished. We highly recommend booking this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

The property and home and worked perfect for our family. We enjoyed the variety of games available, the dart board, fireplace, and exterior amenities. Perfect location - close to LaCrosse and the quiet beauty of nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely abode in Brownsville

This property is amazing! Super clean, spacious, and lovely updated house. Beautiful views. The hosts provide many small details to enhance the stay-keurig machine, Brita water in fridge, well stocked kitchen and bathrooms, game cupboard, dartboard, fire pit, grill, lots to do! Super comfy beds and nice bedding, plenty of extra blankets, and towels! No complaints, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Property was exactly what we were looking for. Property was clean and well stocked!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey L., Saranac

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and convenient.

Nice place, easy to get to, and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

Just a lovely home, beautifully decorated, squeaky clean, all the amenities you could need, amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

River Den

Awesome property, exactly as listed. Super clean and attention to detail as far as amenities provided is unmatched. Will absolutely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views of the Mississippi!

Great owner and host worked to accommodate our group with 3 trucks/bassboats!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend with a view!

This place was fantastic! Clean, great location for wineries, breweries and outside activities. Had everything and more. We enjoyed an outside fire with stars viewing. Morning coffee and breakfast with the best view plus house is stocked with games, darts & tons to do. Planning to stay here again! Couldn't complain if we tried- everything was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at the
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

We stayed at this VRBO and loved it. Perfect for the family with everything available. Down the street from the marina and not far from the city. Owners had the house perfectly set up.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay!

I would certainly recommend this property to anyone looking for a retreat! The views were beautiful and we had everything we needed for the trip! Our host was very responsive to any needs that arose throughout our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, with one complaint

Cabin was very nice and comfortable. Location was great. Not far from Root River biking, La Crosse biking and other activities, Winona biking (love the lake path) and other activities. Como Falls, state parks. Host was very attentive and helpful. Only complaint is that its hard to enjoy the screened-in porch and deck due to all the traffic noise, train noise, and boat noise. Of course, we were out and about most of the time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great impromptu stay

We had an unexpected change of plans due to the weather and we were looking for a place to stay for our large group. This location was available and close by so we figured we'd give it a try. The entire group was very happy we did! The house was fantastic with all the amenities we could want. The view is outstanding which was an added perk when we were sitting out on the screened porch drinking our coffee in the morning. The host was very quick and responsive with any communication. We all enjoyed our stay so much we are considering making it an annual get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Homey Cabin

The Cabin was wonderful. The screened in porch was great to have our morning coffee, and plan our day. Well stocked kitchen with pots & pans and utensils. plenty of towels in bathrooms. comfortable beds. Close to La Crosse and other towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home in Brownsville

We really enjoyed our stay. Home was very clean and nicely decorated. It had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024