House in Wisconsin
12 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valueWell priced for this area
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About this house rental
The Great River Retreat (main house to the currently rented guest House VRBO Listing #480979) nestled between the small riverside towns of Alma and Nelson, Wisconsin, this home sits on the backwaters of the Mississippi. It is fully furnished and every detail of the house has been redone in the past few years. Whether you enjoy your evenings sitting by the fireplace, watching a movie on the big screen, socializing by the bar, listening to the trains roll through on the beautifully screened porch (overlooking the river), or spend it by the campfire - you will find a way to cozy in! You'll notice our modern decor with an inviting outdoor touch throughout the home keeping it very comfortable along with the beautiful landscaping you'll enjoy as you make your way around the property. Spring of 2016, we took the 3 car garage and workout room and turned it into a HUGE rec room for a great place for our groups to gather and entertain without ever having to leave the property! Included in the rec room is a custom made bar, dart board, pool table and a social nook with 3 comfy couches to hang out and enjoy. The room above the rec room is a bonus room with additional sleeping (3 fulls and 3 twin beds) to accommodate larger groups.
If you're looking for an escape for larger groups check out our adjacent property (which is set up to sleep 6 comfortably) for availability and book them both!!
As a guest here, you’ll have access to the water and use of our dock so that you can fish, swim, or just relax. We have a few kayaks down by the water for your group to use and if you’d like, the Alma Marina is a quick 4 miles away and has pontoon rentals available.
If you're looking for an escape for larger groups check out our adjacent property (which is set up to sleep 6 comfortably) for availability and book them both!!
As a guest here, you’ll have access to the water and use of our dock so that you can fish, swim, or just relax. We have a few kayaks down by the water for your group to use and if you’d like, the Alma Marina is a quick 4 miles away and has pontoon rentals available.
Amenities at The Great River Retreat on Mississippi backwaters: views, modern & peaceful!!
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
No pets allowed
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
WE all loved your place!! There were the 7 of us that came to visit the area and to see the fall colors, we were all very comfortable, very family friendly atmosphere . The location was just beautiful. It could use some deep cleaning like the vents and windows and the inside cob webs, replace the burnt out light bulbs, lots of bugs in the light fixtures but it is that time of year. I myself clean for homes too so I look into these things way to much. overall very nice place. I did clean some inside windows myself, hope that was ok :)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Feb 2025
Stayed here with a few friends. Great place to stay and hang out. Loved the pool table and dart board!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2024
The house was as described and had plenty of room for our group to spread out and visit during a family reunion. The screened in porch was great at night for meals and board games together after a day of boating on the water. All in all our family enjoyed the space & it was perfect for our group’s needs.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Sep 2024
The train traffic was understated. The trains rolled through almost every hour, night and day the entire time we were there; Friday and Saturday and Sunday. On Friday night, one train parked on the tracks immediately behind the property, blocking our access to the river and the dock for the entire weekend. if you do not care about getting down to the river, this is a great property. it was clean and very large to accommodate our family gathering. The screened porch was very nice. The rec room area was awesome for our teenagers and adults and we enjoyed the pool table and the darts. We also really enjoyed use of the kayaks that were provided!
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(66 Ratings)
"WE all loved your place!! There were the 7 of us that came to visit the area and to see the fall colors, we were all very comfortable, very family friendly atmosphere . The location was just beautifu..."
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