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Mississippi River View with updated driveway

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Altura, MN
  • John Latsch State Park
    7 min drive
  • Winona State University
    25 min drive
  • Merrick State Park
    42 min drive

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About the area

Minneiska

When you stay at this vacation home in Altura, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Mississippi River and Whitewater River. .This vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from John Latsch State Park and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Minnesota City Harbor.

What's nearby

  • St. Mary's University of Minnesota - 22 min drive
  • Minnesota Marine Art Museum - 24 min drive
  • Winona State University - 25 min drive
  • Lake Lodge Recreation Center - 25 min drive
  • Merrick State Park - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Winona Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪NorthEnd Pub & Grill - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪River Ratz Saloon - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Eagle View Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bay's End - ‬43 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.

Mississippi River View with updated driveway

Built in 2011 this amazing house is nestled is the small town of Minneiska, MN (pop. 100) which is located 15 miles from Winona, MN (pop. 26,000). The house has 5 bedrooms and and a fold-out couch in the basement so it can easily sleep 10 or more. The master bathroom is equipped with a whirlpool tub. Enjoy a full kitchen and laundry room. The house is equipped with wifi and cable television as well as a pool table your entertainment. You will have excellent cellular service in the home. Enjoy the the wonderful views of the Mississippi River or the grand bluffs surrounding this picturesque little town from one of two decks or a screened porch area. You are a five minute walk from a boat landing that puts you on the river in minutes. Minneiska is located in the heart of the several quaint river towns that flourish with events and interesting places and things to see throughout the year. Enjoy the beautiful drives along the river on both the Wisconsin and Minnesota side.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Scott Leisen owner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

This property does not allow children

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Five Bedroom Home Stunning Mississippi River View House Altura
Five Bedroom Home Stunning Mississippi River View Altura
Five Bedroom Home With Stunning Mississippi River View Minneiska
Five Bedroom Home With Stunning Mississippi River View Minneiska

Mississippi River View with updated driveway Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was as described. Outside railings were a bit shakey - don't lean against them.
Driveway and steps up to back door were quite steep. Definitely not handicapped accessible. House was great space and room for all 5 couples. Beds were comfy. Beautiful views of the Mississippi and the colorful trees in the woods. Owner was very helpful in getting the TV working and directing us to a Pickelball court.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashton J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice get away
Wonderful get away with girlfriends!! Home had the perfect set up to relax and chat. The views were amazing as well! Highly recommend! Owner was very pleasant to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Views of the Mississippi River
We enjoyed the impressive views and spending time on the screened-in porch. (The views are more impressive than the photos show, especially at sunset!) Kitchen was well stocked with cookware and other kitchen items. It's a beautiful and scenic drive along the river to get there. The driveway is very steep, but there are a few pull off spots next to the road for easier parking. Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Beautiful view and house! Great hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hiking getaway
Nice getaway for a hiking trip. Three level home with bathroom on each level. Beautiful view. As luck would have it the Northern Lights were out while we were there and we have a spectacular view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness
River getaway
Home very clean and accommodating. Listing needs include very steep incline to get to front door. Parking is challenging. Also need light on the parking area and over the door so keypad is visible at night. View of the river was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam, L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adam & Roxie
Great stay, amazing view. So happy to have everyone in one spot for Christmas. Thanks !
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti B., SAINT MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend with friends!
We had a fabulous weekend getaway with WSU college friends & spouses! The house has amazing views of the river! There was great bedrooms & bathrooms! All of the amenities available. Scott was responsive via messenger. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
minnesota gem overlooking the river
This house was everything we needed and more. We loved the screened in porch overlooking the river - this is where we spent most of our time. There was plenty of space in the house for people to play card/board games. The beds were great - everyone slept well. The house has 3 floors and 5 bedrooms - everyone had plenty of space. We ate at a place minutes away (Eagle View Bar & Grill) and the food was delicious. If our trip was longer, we would have gone on walks around the neighborhood - it's a beautiful area. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jodi

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has been beautifully updated and spacious place to enjoy with the company you are with. The only thing that was deceiving is the steep hill you have to walk up in order to get in. It was difficult for myself with arthritis in my hips. Also, the beds on the top level are as hard as a rock. Other than those 2 things it was extremely enjoyable weekend. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Debby M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
So promising and so disappointing!
The house space and views are great. The cleanliness, supplies, walkway and railing to the house very disappointing. There were ants everywhere. After buying ant traps they were gone in 12 hours but that should have been supplied. Towels supplied for just 2 people. We had to rummage in the closets for more and they appeared to be cleaning towels. Refrigerator was empty but dirty. Window sills and screened porch were dirty. Walk up to the house very steep and steps small and railing was not adequately secured. We also bought more wine glasses (not enough for the 5 of us) at Dollar Store. Very disappointing but such a promising house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bridget N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Girls family getaway
Scott was very attentive. The air conditioning went out over night the first night of our 2 night stay. He had someone out to fix it by dinner. It was a little awkward having strange men coming in and out during our stay and in the middle of dinner, but it got fixed which was appreciated. The reviews of the uncleanliness, sadly were very accurate. Also very outdated. But we enjoyed our family time and there was plenty of room. Also extremely steep gravel and grass driveway as others have mentioned. Difficult for our mom with a cane to maneuver, but we managed to get her in and out. Wish I had read the reviews prior to booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on the river
The owner was great the house was lager and better than expected. We had a total of 10 guests and there was accomodations for everyone. I would book it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect location for a Winona exploration.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dilip d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, spacious home
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The place had beautiful view and was close to many State parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great board game weekend
Some friends and I played board games all weekend everything worked great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend Getaway
Beautiful views with ample space to enjoy ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bluff Country
We had a great time at Scott's place! Very comfortable, beautiful views and wonderful friends! Thanks Scott!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Will M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overlooking Winona
This home provides lots of space and has a beautiful vantage overlooking the Mississippi. The only disappointment we found was that we could not use some of the outside amenities, the Weber grill had a mouse nest inside and the patio and screened porch were not useable due to the significant presence of hornets. There was also a large number of dead ladybugs everywhere in the home. Overall these were minor issues, the home presents comfortable space capable of hosting a large number of people.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Katie L.

Beautiful view
This place is great for a large group get together. The deck and screen porch are spacious, and the open concept living/kitchen/dining rooms are the perfect set up for everyone being together. Large windows allowed us to see many bald eagles soaring and nesting right next to the house. There were a fair number of Asian beetles throughout the house, but I suppose that just comes with springtime in a rural home. The large dining table allowed all 10 of us to play games together, and there were plenty of outdoor chairs provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space
Great view and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location!
Beautiful location! The house was very clean and comfortable! If you enjoy river life and an awesome view of the river this is the spot for you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Tasha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 story house, lots of steps. House nice. View nice driveway very steep
Good rental experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marci H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We loved this stay for our inter generational stay! The stairs are no joke, but manageable for our 85-year-old who loved the main floor sweet… and taking her time getting into the property. It was all worth it for the amazing incredible views of the River and the warm home for our family stay. The space was great, bathrooms great, kitchen great! The balconies and screened in porch made it absolutely fabulous! Stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022