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Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house on Richmond Bay.

Vacation home near University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse

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Microwave, oven, stovetop
Microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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La Crosse, WI
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Oktoberfest Grounds
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, La Crosse Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

La Crosse

In La Crosse .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this La Crosse vacation home, you'll find Black River Beach and Shenanigans Entertainment Center & Sports Bar. Riverside Amusement Park and Oktoberfest Grounds are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Oktoberfest Grounds - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Riverside Park - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • La Crosse Center - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Viterbo University - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • La Crosse Station - 4 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Crosse Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jimmys Northstar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moxie’s - ‬3 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.

Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house on Richmond Bay.

Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house. Sleeps up to 6 guests. Enjoy water access, a private shared dock and a private shared beach. Rent kayaks, canoes, water bikes and more just a block away by water access. Rent a pontoon book. NOTE: If you are looking for something affordable in a cute little home then this is the place. Not everything is perfect …this is why we rent out at an affordable rate. This home is for affordable not perfection! If you have high expectations please book the Chalet.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house on Richmond Bay. to the airport?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi (6-min drive) away from the La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house on Richmond Bay. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house on Richmond Bay. to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Black River Beach and 4.4 mi (10-min drive) from Pettibone Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house on Richmond Bay. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house on Richmond Bay.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house on Richmond Bay.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house on Richmond Bay.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house on Richmond Bay. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house on Richmond Bay. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house on Richmond Bay. to downtown La Crosse?

This vacation home is 2.2 mi away from La Crosse.

Reviews

Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house on Richmond Bay. Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sally K.

Dishonest listing

We reserved this place for three days and asked for a late check out. They said if we leave a 5-star review it would be free. That seemed shady. Then they said there was a leak and we needed to not use the bathroom “left-hand”(hot water) faucet during our entire stay. O-kay. Then they said their plumber had to come at 8 am on the last morning to repair it. We asked that hold off a few hours till because we have a kid with a wonky immune system and would have been racing to a doc appointment that am.) They then cancelled the reservation altogether, saying it was because we were denying them access to their property. Ridiculous. A three or four hour delay is denying access? Repair the thing before the guests arrive or pull the listing. Then they claimed the plumber had to come then for our safety tho they’d been willing to rent to us for three days before the repair. So we made another reservation since we had to find a place to stay. We did not know owned the 2nd place, too, which suddenly also was cancelled due to a leak, because, get this, they assumed that by making a second reservation for the same locale/dates after they’d cancelled the first one, we were trying to harass them, instead of the obvious explanation: we needed a place to stay and had no idea it was the same family. We’d hesitated in the first place because several reviews mentioned things like broken toilet seats and a rickety railing. We should have paid attention. A dishonest, paranoid host. Shame on VRBO
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyree B.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great for our girls weekend. The kitchen was big but doesn't have a dishwasher. The fire pit in the backyard overlooking Richmond Bay was a great way to relax in the evening. It was nice to be able to walk to restaurants near by and a Kwik Trip. Enjoyed our time in LaCrosse!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andy C.

The trash was overflowing in the driveway and ripped open when we pulled up. The yard was in bad shape and it had not been mowed in a while. The bedding was stained and the sheets all need to be replaced. The water quality is bad enough that you don’t want to brush your teeth with it. We left early.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

emma k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends birthday weekend

We had a great time staying at the Bayfront cottage!! It is in the perfect location on the water and only a short drive away from downtown lacrosse! Perfect place to stay with friends or family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kris E.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Weekend cisit

Check in process was nice and easy. Host was very good w/ communication. Kitchen needed a good cleaning as there were cobwebs that had grease buildup above the stove. Kitchen barely had any cookware. The enclosed breezeway/porch would have been more enjoyable if it was also clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bill S.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Maxine H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice little cottage

Beautiful location. Simple accommodation but comfortable. Lacks a bit of love and in need of a deep cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

Bay front property

We did have a good time on our stay here and the property has a beautiful view. The place really does need some TLC. First of all there were only 5 towels and we had 6 people. The toilet seat was being held on with one bolt and it would move everytime you sat down! There are not outlets in the bathroom and no mirrors anywhere else in the house. The railings on the back deck are not secure and if you leaned on them you would fall and definitely get hurt!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good enough

It was fine. Door code given was not correct so we had to call the property manager (big company, not just a homeowner). That got taken care of quick. House is fine, a little janky. There was only one trash can in the entire house. Definitely needed one in the bathroom. No rags for showers. A remote was broken in the main room. Saw a mouse run in the kitchen one day. We're not fancy people so that stuff didn't really bug us. I'm kind of annoyed by the not-so-veiled threat in the description that if you don't rate them a 10, they won't rent out any properties to you in the future. That's pretty much bribery. Location is on a busy road, but the river access was good. Would be good for a fishing trip and was fine for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

We just slept a few hour each night. It was a fishing trip and it worked good for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Came to town for fishing trip. Convenient location and great view out back yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous house and perfect for my family of 5. We had a great stay and enjoyed the hosts friendly messaging and quick responses. Great location and space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Walking distance from a Kwik Trip. Kayak and boat rental 2 doors down and tons of amenities close by. Downtown was a 6 dollar uber ride. We'd love to return in the summer when we'll be able to spend more time outside, on the water. Great for small family get togethers!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not a chance I would stay here.

No address by the street. Railing broken to go up steps to the door. Pitch dark when we arrived so no way to see the keypad without a flashlight. No smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detectors. No ice maker, freezer was awful and dirty. Plastic cover on bed upstairs so laying on it you would crinkle loudly all night. Pillows in pillow shams, no pillowcases on bed. No extra blankets. No amenities at this place. We left and did not stay. Found other accommodations. Host was very rude and unkind when I made them aware of our concerns and asked for a refund. They were unwilling to work with us at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Laurie H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

DIrty, run-down and under-equipped

Very noisy street. The front door light fixture and handrail were broken. Living room: Light switches didn't work. No batteries in Raku remote. Cobwebs on light fixtures. Broken chair. Dead bugs in basket of afghans. Kitchen: broken faucet, some broken drawer pulls; grease on stove; oven smoked when 1st used; broken floor tile; several non-working outlets and switches; no dishwashing soap, only 1 dishcloth/towel, stained potholder. Only 4 small pans with either broken handles or peeling non-stick coating. Bathroom: no outlets, worn towels. No toiletries provided. "Picky" toilet on flushing. Lower bedroom: dead bugs in between very worn sheets on the bed. Dirty carpet. Broken window blind. Upstairs bedrooms: insufficient and worn linens; badly stained, smelly carpets. WiFi password given was invalid. Very spotty internet so couldn't use TV most of the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jane

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in need of TLC. There were things, that included safety issues, that needed to be fixed and in reading other reviews, it appears these things were an issue for some time. Paint, cleaning, better curb appeal would go a long way.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristin N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Get what you pay for

Unfortunately we were less than impressed with this rental, and really the first time we’ve had anything negative to say about a VRBO. This was an inexpensive rental, so we weren’t expecting luxury, but the kitchen faucet was broken, linens worn and pilled, no mattress pads on mattresses that were stained, ceiling fans and window sills very dirty, carpeting stained. I understand some structural limitations in an older home, but some of these things are easily fixed. On the positive side, it’s a beautiful location on the water and sunrise from the dock was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

We were up in the are for Oktoberfest Race Weekend at Lacrosse Fairgrounds Speedway. Property had everything you needed, as we were not there a ton. Just sleeping and showers. Would be a great place during the summer, with a riverfront back yard, and plenty of space to hang out and have a fire, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Great house, great location. We were there to go fishing and it was ideal for that. We had a great time. Everything was perfect with the house the dock. And the water. It could use some electricity at the dock as we had to run 300 feet of extension cord to charge the batteries in the boat. Overall wonderful, we would rent it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe R., Beloit, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place right on the river

Place is cute, and a great location with some bars within walking distance. WiFi could be better but otherwise a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bass Tourney Stay

Great location, close to everything. The house is plenty spacious and the view from the deck is beautiful. Having a driveway was a big plus to park the boat. I will be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

holly p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Met our need

Beds were comfortable. Everything was as stated exact y as the add. Thanks you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!!

Our stay was perfect! The rental is in the ultimate location, water, dock for fishing, beach, bbq grill and even a fire pit. We couldn't have been happier. We will stay again when in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comments

Could of had more cooking utensils & pots &pans Did not know bedrooms were upstairs. No working clocks in house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024