[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Place of Peace - the Artist's Refuge Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96130000/96124600/96124536/b6e08dca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96130000/96124600/96124536/a9841d10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96130000/96124600/96124536/306ea805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96130000/96124600/96124536/efbe0aa4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96130000/96124600/96124536/e11a284e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled near the Kickapoo reserve and Bare beach, this peaceful retreat offers a serene escape. Enjoy morning coffee on the deck, soak in the queen's bathtub, or watch epic sunsets on the hand-laid patio. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Place of Peace - the Artist's Refuge Come get away from it all at this peaceful retreat. 5 minutes from the Kickapoo reserve and Bare beach, 9 mins from the town of La Farge and 30 mins from Viroqua, this tranquil place is within reach of all the beauty the Driftless has to offer. Incredible fishing, kayaking, canoeing and hiking all outside your door! Lovingly built by an artist, you will find unique little touches throughout the house and in the gardens. Enjoy a soak in the queens bathtub or watch the epic sunsets on the hand-laid patio. Have your morning coffee on the deck or star gaze around the fire at night. On summer nights, watch the firefly show as thousands dance through the quiet meadow. In the fall, watch herds of deer stroll right through the property. Equipped with everything you need to feel right at home. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Unit size: 1,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59440000/59438500/59438446/41bf365d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blakley Hobbit Large Cabin Viola - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 8.4 Very good 37 reviews CA $125 CA $235 total includes taxes & fees Oct 16 - Oct 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=59438446&PinnedHotelID=59438446&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25070000/25063300/25063288/dfdab9ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fly Fishing in the Driftless Region - Bishop Creek Cabin with a View Viroqua - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 144 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=25063288&PinnedHotelID=25063288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102040000/102035400/102035392/90ed6607.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Amish built cabin in the heart of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve State Park. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.621708,-90.56735&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wvgiG%7C%7CwgP%3FU%3FS%3FW%40S%3FU%40U%40S%40U%40UBS%40U%40UBSBUBUBSBSDUBSDSDUBSDQDSFSDSFSFQDSFQFQFSFQHQFQHQFQHOHOHQHOHQHMJOHOJOJMJMHMJOJMLKJMJKJMLKJKLILKLKJILILILILINGLGLILGNELGLENELENENGLCNCLCNENANCLANANCN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40N%40LBN%40NDNBLBNBNFLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNHLFLFLHLHLHLHLHLJJJLHLJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLJLJLJNHLJNHNHLHPJNHPHNFNHPFPHPFPFPHRFPFPDRFRDPFRDRDRDPDRDTBRDTBRBRBRBTBTBRBT%40T%40R%40TBT%3FR%40T%40T%3FR%40V%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTARAT%3FTCRATATARCTCTCRCTCRCTCRERCRETERERERERGREPGRERGPGPIPGPGPIPGPIPGNIPINKPININILKNILKNKNKLKJKLKLKLKJMLKJMJMJKJMHMHMJMFMJMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMDODMDODOBMBODOBOBM%40OBO%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOCO%3FMCOAOCOCMEOCMCOEOEMEOEMEMGOGMGMGMGOIMGMKMGMKKIMIMKMKKKMKKMKKKMMKKMKMIMKOKMKMIQKMIOIOIQIOIQIOGQIQGQIQGQGQGQGQESGSGQESGSESESCSEUESCSESCUCSCUCSCUAUASCUAUASAUAU%3FSAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QaGxtsoOt1rR0g68H52FL3beUsc=) La Farge, WI #### What's nearby - Kickapoo Valley Reserve State Natural Area - 11 min drive - 8.2 km - Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 8.5 km - Lawton Memorial Library - 16 min drive - 12.0 km - Wildcat Mountain State Park - 16 min drive - 12.4 km - Gundersen Hospital - 30 min drive - 23.8 km #### Getting around - La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 68 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Phil & Deb's Town Tap - ‬14 min drive - ‪Rockton Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪Twisted Raven Lounge - ‬14 min drive - ‪Blue Goose Pizza - ‬17 min drive - ‪Band Box II - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Place of Peace - the Artist's Refuge pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Place of Peace - the Artist's Refuge ? > As of Oct 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Place of Peace - the Artist's Refuge on Oct 7, 2025 start from CA $182.22, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Farge-Hotels-Place-Of-Peace-The-Artists-Refuge.h96124536.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Place of Peace - the Artist's Refuge ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Place of Peace - the Artist's Refuge ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Place of Peace - the Artist's Refuge located? > Situated on a river, this vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Kickapoo River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kickapoo Valley Reserve and Kickapoo Valley Reserve State Natural Area. Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center and Wildcat Mountain State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Place of Peace - the Artist's Refuge Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie M. May 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway What a beautiful location! We went hiking and enjoyed the scenery. Loved the baby cows across the road. Thank you for sharing with us! ##### Debbie M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather M. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views & a quiet escape Wonderful accommodations. My husband and I stayed. Quiet, beautiful views, and close to Hillsboro. Well stocked kitchen, full size appliances, and the bath is beautiful. ##### Heather M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nate K. Aug 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect setting Staying at this lovely home helped make a wonderful weekend experience in the Driftless. The home was well decorated and offered tranquility and comforting energy. The beautiful wildflowers and property were a perfect place to catch our breath. We will definitely be back. ##### Nate K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Starzell Oct 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Stay Artist Retreat was as listed. Beautiful location, well stocked with everything needed. Fall colors were great. We were too late in the year for the flowers and plantings but it would be beautiful in Spring and Summer. Recommend for Seniors: nice access to the upstairs bedroom. Easy staircase up with easy access to deck. We enjoyed our stay! ##### Starzell Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Silver Reef Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Silver-Reef-Casino-Resort.h16231932.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ashbrooke](https://www.expedia.ca/Egg-Harbor-Hotels-The-Ashbrooke.h1971495.Hotel-Information) > > [Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort Wisconsin Dells](https://www.expedia.ca/Wisconsin-Dells-Hotels-Yogi-Bears-Jellystone-Park-Camp-Resort-Wisconsin-Dells.h9437651.Hotel-Information) > > [Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Bavarian-Inn-Of-Frankenmuth.h9809515.Hotel-Information) > > [Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Canad-Inns-Destination-Center-Grand-Forks.h1713856.Hotel-Information) > > [Chula Vista Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Wisconsin-Dells-Hotels-Chula-Vista-Resort.h913133.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Hilton-Waikoloa-Village.h19640.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Angel-Of-The-Winds-Casino-Resort.h9689970.Hotel-Information) > > [Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort and Players Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hogansburg-Hotels-Akwesasne-Mohawk-Casino-Resort.h6009138.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Bridgeview Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Superior-Hotels-Best-Western-Bridgeview-Hotel.h21684.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brook at Turning Stone Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Utica-Hotels-Turning-Stone-Resort-And-Casino.h1684407.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [Mt. 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