Private Farmhouse - Enjoy 36 Acres to Relax, Unwind & Enjoy the outdoors. - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Houston, MN

Winona State University
30 min drive
La Crosse Center
41 min drive
Winona Station
30 min drive
La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
36 min drive

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About this property

Private Farmhouse - Enjoy 36 Acres to Relax, Unwind & Enjoy the outdoors.

MEMORIES MADE AND STORIES TOLD, SINCE 1876.

Welcome to Smith Family Farm! Our fifth-generation owners converted the historic family farmhouse into a charming and functional Minnesota vacation house rental. With sleeping arrangements for 10 guests, modern amenities, and 36 acres of private land, our property offers everything you need for a peaceful getaway or small event.

From the full-scale kitchen with appliances to air conditioning and spacious interiors, our on-site amenities ensure you and your guests get the most out of your relaxing getaway or small event.

Located just a short distance from Interstate 90, our property provides the tranquility of nature with the proximity to several towns and major cities. Feel free to contact us for any recommendations!

Originally built in 1876, the 2,250-square-foot house has two stories, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The first floor has 1,200 square feet of space, as well as a full bathroom with a soaking tub that has a hand-shower wand. There is no stand-up shower in this bathroom.

The second floor has 800 sq. feet of space and a full bathroom with a standing shower tub. Additionally, there are 250 sq. feet of space in the basement, which allows for a nice little space to play or set up games.

Two of the bedrooms have queen-sized beds, each of which is large enough to accommodate two adults. In the third bedroom, there are four extra-large twin-sized beds, each of which is big enough for adults. Additionally, the sunroom has a queen-size Murphy bed, which allows you to host up to 10 people, preferably a mixture of kids and adults.

The newly renovated house has all the amenities you could need and is the perfect place to hold a small gathering or event or simply get away for a weekend.

We have a 7-hole disc golf course, putting green, and many other outdoor games available such as corn-hole and bocce ball.

Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a playground
9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Root River and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Cedar Valley Golf Course

This farm stay offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Houston farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

Corey Kelly

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

Golf
Playground

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Books
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bath
Hairdryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Entertainment

Smart TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining room
Dining table
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Fridge
Stovetop
Toaster

Dryer
Fireplace
Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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 are welcome
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Private Farmhouse - Enjoy 36 Acres to Relax, Unwind & Enjoy the outdoors. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

13 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Hunting Camp

My group of friends and family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great location, awesome amenities, and a responsive host. We couldn’t ask for more!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet country getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The property was well outfitted and clean. We enjoyed walking through the pines on the west side of the property. Very quiet location.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bluesky o., Ray, Minnesota

9 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Retreat in the Driftless Region

Spent a week here with my wife and kids and my in-laws. Really enjoyed the hiking trails and disk golf. Kids loved their kids room. There was an assortment of outdoor games to use there. Property manager was easy to get a hold of when there was a slight issue during check in (which seemed to be a messaging issue on VRBO's end). House was really quaint and cozy. Beds and linens were clean and house seemed very well maintained. Fire circle was nice in the evenings and wood was provided. The house also had the best assortment of kitchenware of any place we ever stayed. During our stay we visited Great River Bluffs State Park, Winona, toured on the La Crosse Queen, picked apples in Galesville, WI at Ferguson's (great place for kids 1-10), and I road the gravel roads around Ridgeway, Witoka, Houston, Hart, Money Creek, and Hokah on my bike. Got to see professional cyclist Chase Wark ride by the house too, who was also in the gravel bike race I was in, in Hokah. My only suggestions is to change the lights in the house from the cool blue lightbulbs to warm yellow bulbs (personal preference). Also add a few more homely touches to the farmhouse. Pictures of the farm through the years and the Smiths would be neat (I love learning the history of places).

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl C.

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding Family Time!

This location was absolutely amazing, exceeded our expectations and will certainly be a return destination for us and the family and friends that visited us during or extended stay! The description of the property, the location, the amenities, the photos - all accurately represented this property. The farm was the perfect setting for family gatherings, with many outdoor activities available on-site, spacious indoor gathering room(s), and cozy nooks for some quite time. For an adventure, there are lovely small towns that surround this gorgeous bluff country. Our host(s) were easy to connect with and supported us during our entire stay. If we could have taken the spacious kitchen home with us, we would have! Thank you so much for giving this Minnesota-native family a place to relax and gather - it was a welcoming and much appreciated break from the heat of Arizona!

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this home. The house was clean and comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed, and overall it was lovely. All the outdoor space was wonderful and our kids had so much fun walking the trails and playing frisbee golf. The firepit and provided firewood was amazing. We really liked learning about the history of the farm as well. We'd love to return sometime! firepot

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect

Everything about this property is wonderful. The house is immaculate and fully stocked with everything you could need. The grounds are beautiful--when we weren't playing yard games or exploring the trails, we were relaxing on the porch. The owners are very responsive and so helpful. I can't say enough good things!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle V., Oak Park, Illinois

10 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

College reunion.

Wonderful home. Beautiful location. I cannot overstate how absolutely perfect everything was. Home clean, comfortable, lots! Of towels. Washer and dryer too. Lots of firewood. Perfect outdoor kitchen with fire pit. We woke in the morning hearing the birds. coffee on the front porch continuing conversations from the evening before. Absolutely wonderful home in beautiful SE Minnesota.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Renovated Farmhouse

We enjoyed our stay at this completely renovated farmhouse. The owners put a ton of work into modernizing the house into a fully functional house with all the amenities while keeping the charm of the original home. The highlight has to be outside. The adjacent gazebo and fire pit are awesome. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a rural getaway or family gathering.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Margie C.

2 Apr 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway on farm

It is a nicely renovated family farmhouse, immaculate and comfortable. Great beds & linens, well-stocked kitchen, and land to explore. The house is close enough to the river, Winona, & LaCrosse for outings; far enough away to feel remote. Recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Modern Farmhouse

This property was nothing short of amazing! We spent most of our time in the kitchen, as I booked this house for an intimate Thanksgiving with my partner’s family. It was snowing, so we weren’t able to explore the outdoor aspects too much, but there is a closet in the basement with outdoor activity supplies such as baseball mitts and balls, beanbag toss, and quality frisbees for the course. The kitchen was the perfect space to cook a Thanksgiving feast, and the dining room area sat us all comfortably. The soaking tub was sooooo nice, and the hosts were thoughtful enough to provide candles and a few bath bombs for our stay! Overall, this property is a 15/10, and I cannot say enough good things about it. You do need to take a gravel road to access the house, but the road is maintained very well and handles well without AWD even in fresh snow.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

27 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time at the Farm

This property is so comfortable. We loved the huge firepit and enjoyed one night of a beautiful evening by the fire and stargazing at the Milky Way. Sadly, the rest of the week was rainy and cold but at least we got in one good one! The house is very spacious allowing plenty of room for everyone to stretch out and relax! The huge kitchen was delightful for cooking and very well stocked with dishes, cooking utensils and even a few food items! We loved every minute of our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Great little house with lots of outdoor activities and areas to chill. Our only complaint was the bedding & towels were very perfumed (dry sheets we suspected) which irritated our family members with scent sensitivities.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

12 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place to stay and spend time with family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

26 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Going back in time with all modern amenities.

This was our first visit to Minnesota/Wisconsin and the Farmhouse was the perfect jumping off point for our father/son fishing trip on the Upper Mississippi. The house had all the charm of an old farm house but updated with top of the line amenities. It exceeded all expectations! The only thing missing was a good pair of binoculars to see all the local wildlife from the front porch…bald eagles, deer, turkey, black squirrels,…

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri T.

25 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!

We had a wonderful stay at the Smith home. Corey had everything we could have needed to make us feel at home. The disk golf course, putting green, cornhole boards and bocci ball set were an extra bonus that provided plenty of activities for us.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

15 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place !

Very nice updated home , all bedrooms are upstairs though and the steps upstairs are very steep .

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

leslie e.

10 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful farmhouse and property

We enjoyed 5 nights at the Smith Farm and loved it. The house is really nicely decorated and there is everything you need to be able to cook family meals. The sunrise and sunset views both are lovely! the disc golf course is great and the dogs loved the ability to run the property. The beds are comfortable and there are plenty of towels, etc, as well. thank you for such a lovely property! This is close to our daughter's school, so we will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

28 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely updated farmhouse

Very modernly renovated and updated farmhouse in the country. Great amenities such as kept up hiking trails, disc golf, nice firepit, and blackstone griddle. Close enough to Winona and LaCrosse for city activities as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jill k.

27 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

The Smith farm was a great place for our Thanksgiving celebration. It had a great kitchen and was very clean and comfortable. We liked the location in the country and were able to have fun outdoors as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brady D.

22 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Old farmhouse with modern amenities

Location is quiet and out of the way. Really enjoyed spending a long weekend here. Would definitely recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Farm house retreat

Nice place to hang out. Great outdoor to hang out. Lovely time

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline C.

22 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location and Home

We were so impressed with this property! It was the perfect place for my sister and me to stay with our families and host a dinner with all of our siblings and parents to celebrate our parent's anniversary. We had never stayed in a place that was so well furnished, we had everything we needed! Just wish we had a longer stay to explore the property more.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

angela m.

11 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Country life at its finest!

Our stay was absolutely wonderful ! We had 8 adults and one 6yo at our family reunion, there was plenty of room, and it was great. We chose a week with no moon so we could enjoy about 1 trillion stars and WOW that's an understatement ! We also got to see the tesla train and if you don't know what that is it's line of satellites that it wild. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us it was fantastic!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J., Farmington, Minnesota

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

Corey was so great to work with! He was VERY prompt and so sweet to answer questions that might have been considered not necessary; like, do you have corn hole? The property is very clean and spacious. Our kids range from 16-21 years old and all said without a doubt they want to come back to the Smith Farm!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022