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Rural Winona Co. Guest House Getaway: Relax and Enjoy the Simple Things in Life

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

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Winona, MN
  • Winona State University
    28 min drive
  • Minnesota Marine Art Museum
    31 min drive
  • Winona Station
    29 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    43 min drive

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About this property

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

Rural Winona Co. Guest House Getaway: Relax and Enjoy the Simple Things in Life

The Guest House at Irish Ridge Farm is located at the end of a dead-end gravel road and offers a calm, peaceful setting to enjoy each other and the outdoors. Come experience life on a Minnesota farm nestled in the rolling hills of Winona County.

Enjoy the sunrise with a cup of tea or coffee on the covered front porch and an evening glass of wine in the 3 seasons room while you watch the deer graze. The property sits on 40 acres and offers spectacular ridgetop sunset and plenty of space to explore. The large yard area has a fire pit and is the perfect space to enjoy a game of bags or plan an outdoor picnic. Firewood is available onsite for purchase.

The 2,000 square foot home easily accommodates 8-10. There are 3 bedrooms, a 3 season room with a pull-out couch as well as a finished basement with a queen pull-out couch. There is also main floor laundry available to guests.

The Guest House offers ample seating to enjoy a meal, complete a puzzle or play a game with eat-in kitchen seating for 4, a dining table that seats 8, and a basement pub table that also seats 8.

You can relax and unwind in the various indoor living spaces. The main floor living room includes a cozy sectional couch and chair that are perfect for a quiet afternoon book or recapping your day's adventures. The lower level includes a couch with 2 reclining chairs and a smart TV. The 3 season porch has a comfortable sofa seating area and farmhouse-style table.

Guests can expect a true country experience gathering farm fresh eggs, watching our herd of Angus cattle graze, and also observe the deer and other wildlife that call Irish Ridge home. The property is ideal for anyone looking to get away from the busy day-to-day life to relax and unwind. Families will enjoy the space to explore and interact with nature. There are any number of quaint local shops and restaurants just a short drive to Winona (14 miles) and LaCrosse (29 miles) making it an ideal choice for a short getaway.

Outdoor enthusiasts are sure to love our farm’s close proximity to Great River Bluffs State Park, a beautiful hiking location offering stunning views of the Coulee region’s famed bluffs along the Mississippi River. Biking enthusiasts will enjoy the Mississippi River Biking Trail, the nearby Root River Trail System. There are a number of trails with great hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing as well as close access to snowmobile trails.

Some additional recommended activities include taking in the amazing bluff top or river road drives (Apple Blossom Road, The Great Mississippi River Road). The Great River Road Wine Trail provides a fun adventure to various local wineries. Metz Dairy is a fun adventure for all ages. Within easy distance, you will find opportunities for fishing, birding, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, canoeing/kayaking, golfing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice skating, skiing, and sledding.

The area is also home to state-of-the-art facilities including the Children's Museum of LaCrosse and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona as well as the Minnesota Equestrian Center (10 miles). The area boasts wonderful local festivals in Winona, La Crescent, or La Crosse, including Riverfest, Oktoberfest, Winona Steamboat Days, Applefest, Great River Shakespeare Festival, and various music, dance, and film festivals offered throughout the year

This is a working farm and we raise our family next door to this property. We value the land, air, and water and ask that you do the same. As such as have a strict no smoking indoors or out policy and do not accept pets. Should you have any questions please reach out and we look forward to seeing you at the end of the dead end.
This vacation home features an arcade/game room. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Cedar Valley Golf Course and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Minnesota State College Southeast - Winona Campus
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Maggie McDermott

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby

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: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Child-specific items available upon request.

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
Cashless transactions are available
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
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.

Rural Winona Co. Guest House Getaway: Relax and Enjoy the Simple Things in Life Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Rural Property
We all loved this farm home! It was very nice. We had more than enough room for 7 adults. Checking out the chickens and goats, and all the love from Larry Daniel Tiger (their kitty) was an added plus! Did I mention the fresh eggs for breakfast?!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rustin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Greatvplace way nicer then could expect
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer trip with friends
Five friends stayed at Irish Ridge Farm for a long weekend. The house was a perfect fit for us and was immaculate and had everything we needed. Maggie the host was the best, so friendly and helpful. We loved getting fresh eggs for breakfast and the little goats! We hiked sugar loaf mountain, and at Perrot State Park the bluff. We ended one evening at The Trempleau Hotel for music and dinner. It was a great get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Irish ridge get away
The house is spacious and clean and the scenery was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay for graduation
This home was the perfect place for us. It was clean and quiet. The owner turned out to be friends with our daughter and her family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm Stay
Host family were very accommodating and had a great time here! Our family enjoyed the amenities, scenery and chasing turkeys. Nice people all around and property was what we needed for our stay. Very satisfied
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C., Cloquet MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay
This was the perfect getaway. Peaceful and relaxing, the property or guest home did not disappoint. Decorated beautifully and very clean. Maggie was very nice to communicate with and responded quickly. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy, St. Cloud

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamera R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend Gathering
Everything was well stocked and clean. Maggie responded to questions quickly. Would not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent family getaway
Our families from Indiana and Illinois came to Winona to see our nephew play football for Winona State. The seven of us loved our stay here. Other family members were able to gather with us after the game for a meal including s'mores around the firepit. There was plenty of room to play games and for fellowship. This is one of the best vrbos I've ever stayed in!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for larger group fishing in the area
The property has a lot of room to be able to park trucks and boats. House is spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Down on the farm
Loved this stay. Nice place for a bigger group. Basement is a great spot for movies or family game night. Outdoor space is beautiful with lots of animals to explore. Very clean, charming decor, and includes all amenities. Didn’t need to bring much. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Relaxing Guesthouse
We were in the area for our son's outdoor wedding. We needed a space to prepare food for the rehearsal dinner and this home worked perfectly! This home is roomy! We especially appreciated the 2 refrigerators for our meal prep purposes. Maggie and her family are very kind people! The farm cat and hens visited and the goats said 'hello' from their pen nearby. Such a cool farm experience! We also took a walk on the trail they have....just a beautiful property! If we need to stay in the area again, we would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf getaway
We had a great time playing yard games and grilling. Been a while since I played croquet. Plenty of room for everyone whether your playing cards or reading in a quiet porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Complete Relaxation
This is a beautiful, comfortable property. The 3-season porch was our favorite spot, with the cool breezes blowing through. Close enough to shopping, hiking, restaurants, but far enough out to feel private and quiet. The home is well-supplied, ready for our meal prep and day-to-day living. And you have to love the chickens, the goats (babies are adorable), the “porch” kitty. We could not have been happier with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our yearly get-together
7 of us friends, most of whom are friends since grade school, gathered for our yearly July gathering. We found the house perfect for our needs and having 4 bathrooms was a blessing! We spent a lot of time relaxing on the porch. Our host, Maggie, was a joy to work with and Andy checked in on us to see if we had everything we needed. The house was perfect for our needs and well-stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
comfortable farm house just out of town
We enjoyed our stay and the beautiful scenery. My family loved seeing the deer and other animals every day. Owner is very easy to communicate with and fixed any issues we had.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Irish Ridge Farm VRBO Review
My husband and our son and his wife and children really enjoyed our stay at Irish Ridge Farm. The property is located in a beautiful rural setting. We loved the animals on the farm, especially Larry, the cat. The farm family showed us wonderful hospitality. We will definitely stay again when we visit Winona.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
College Graduation get together
We enjoyed our stay here. Very nice property. My son graduated college from Winona State and it was nice having the family all in one location. Beautiful views and peacefulness. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister weekend
Very quite and comfortable with enough room for the 7 of us . Fully stocked kitchen and bathrooms… all 4 of them ! Will definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mirka N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We enjoyed the stay. The house was clean and had everything what we needed. It was very quiet area in the winter. The host was quick to respond to messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas R., Lockport

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Farmhouse
A great property, with plenty of room for a group. Stayed here on a trip to check out the Winona Ice Park and had a wonderful stay. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winona Stay
We were here for our daughters graduation from Winona State. The house gave us as a family to all meet near WInona and have great family time together. Maggie, our host, was very attentive to questions and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The house is very cozy and inviting and has plenty of space to spread out. The morning of the graduation the area had snow and Maggie made sure we could get out and make it to our event. We would definitely stay here again when in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasingly comfortable
Five women in their seventies loved the spaces and the FOUR BATHROOMS😌
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding weekend
We stayed at Irish ridge to attend and family wedding. It was a very cozy and sweet house. Very accommodating and had so many items stocked that we may have needed had we forgotten them. Loved being able to go out and pick out own eggs out from the coop. Would definitely stay again if we ever find ourselves out this way again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022