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“The Cabin” on French Island

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

“The Cabin” on French Island

Summer fishing, kayaking adventures, wedding season, or duck hunting? This is a perfect little stay in La Crosse, WI!

*Within walking distance of 6 bars and restaurants
*Less than a block from Kwik Trip gas station
*One mile from a beautiful wedding venue, Celebrations on the River
*Water access from our shop; Island Outdoors
*Drive right up to your front door (boats and trailers no problem)
*Plenty of outside Plug-ins for recharging batteries in boats, etc.
*NON-aggressive dogs allowed. We will NOT tolerate any aggressive behaviors, if so, you will be removed from the property and charged the full length of your stay
*20% discount on Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard, etc. Summer Rentals during your stay. Directly across the street at our shop, Island Outdoors
*Grocery store with liquor & alcohol sales less than 3 miles away
* 3 seasons porch in the front and a mud room in back with washer/dryer
* Wi-Fi
*Biggest boat landing in town just 4 blocks away
*Sleeps 3-4
*Gas or small charcoal grill option
*Island Outdoors directly across street for bait, tackle, kayaks, Sun shirts, Rentals, Decoys, ammunition, and so much more!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Kayak on site

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
La Crosse, WI

What's nearby

  • Oktoberfest Grounds - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • La Crosse Center - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Riverside Park - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Viterbo University - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪608 Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Crosse Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Neuie's Vogue Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sloopy's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “The Cabin” on French Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at “The Cabin” on French Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “The Cabin” on French Island?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “The Cabin” on French Island located?

Situated in La Crosse, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Black River Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Shenanigans Entertainment Center & Sports Bar and Riverside Amusement Park. Oktoberfest Grounds and Hixon House are also within 3 mi (5 km). La Crosse Station is 30 minutes by foot.

“The Cabin” on French Island Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 19 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina G., Kenosha

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
It was nice. Cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constantine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay!
We had a great time staying at this place. The host was great the place was clean and communication was excellent! We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Locy
The cabin is in a perfect location for fishing the MS backwaters. It is clean and the hosts are great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness
LaCrosse fishing trip 2024
The house is great. Perfectly suited for our needs. It’s just a couple of minutes to the boat launch. It’s has everything you need for your stay. This is my second year renting here. I’m sure we will be back in 2025
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

David B., Manchester, New Hampshire

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cabin? More like a French Island bidet!
First impression upon arriving? Keep on driving! This place might be ok for fishermen and being a guy who likes to stretch a line - I'm certain I wouldn't even stay here with fishing buddies let alone my wife and dog. Here's what went wrong - * If you are a light sleeper, you might hear every car that goes by regardless of the time, and my wife and I did - we got NO sleep and at 6:30am, we decided to be done with this place, count our losses from our 2 night stay and head home. * My dog went exploring into every room and came back with either a bug,or a hunk of fuzz in her mouth and cobwebs on her nose. How 'bout using a vacuum and a wet rag to dust! Never felt clean or secure in this 'lil worn out home on a somewhat busy road. * We tried all 3 beds - one leans, the other twin bed is in a room that captures the neighboring porch light coming thru the window and the main bedroom - you feel like you are sleeping on the stripe line of the road. * Curtains are sheer - there are NO light blocking curtains in the room and the cheap blinds behind 'em do nothing. * Putting up fishing or cabin decorations do not make this a "cabin". Be honest with your listing and photos - it goes further with expectations than having pissed off clients. This is an extremely older house on a French Island main drag. If your looking to cut costs with your stay in a house that did just that, here ya go. A Motel 6 room would have been more comfortable and more clean than this joint.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great location. Friendly people
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mississippi Cabin
For the 2 of us, we have done a fishing trip together every spring or fall for the last 35+ years, this cabin was perfect. It was clean, spacious and an excellent location for river/backwater access. The owner is next door and while he is very respectful of your privacy, he’s also responsive to any questions or needs right away!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not on the water
Just stating the facts—the property is not on the water! The ONLY “access” is across a busy 3-lane street, behind a business, through the parking lot and down a hill—then there’s the water. That’s all I want to clarify.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Gail

It was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Midweek Breather
Very nice comfortable home. Close to everything. Should have booked a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
I brought my son and nephew to fish for the weekend. Scott the owner is very laid back and easy to deal with. Great place to stay, will rent again from him when we come back up to fish. Thanks Scott for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Very convenient for food,gas, tackle and bars
Perfect place for fisherman
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin 1
perfect location for fishing, easy boat parking, close to ramp and restaurant's. Nice for an older home.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect with the cabin. Absolutely loved it. Older but adorable, comfortable and everything worked. Owner Scott was ideal to work with. His responses to my messages were immediate. Always had answers to my questions, and he was a lot of fun to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing cabin
Great spot to stay for bass fishing tournaments out of the Clinton St boat ramps. Another big plus is that there is a tackle shop literally right across the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary pat m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Scott was a great host, answering questions and giving suggestions before we arrived and at our arrival. We were across the street from the Mississippi with access to a variety of rentals for being on the water. We were within walking distance of several bars and grills with good food and outdoor eating. Everything in La Cross was a close drive away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
LaCrosse Cabin
Great location, close enough to downtown but far enough away to not feel like your in a city. It was about an $8 Uber ride to Downtown. Several nice local bars within walking distance with good food and drink prices. Scott was great to deal with and very accommodating. Would definitely stay there again, we had 4 people there and were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
AWESOME!
Fantastic place! Great for outdoorsmen looking for a good deal for a weekend! Hosts were super friendly and even let us check out later to fillet our fish and shower before heading home. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023