Title: Rural Winona Co. Guest House Getaway: Relax and Enjoy the Simple Things in Life - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rural Winona Co. Guest House Getaway: Relax and Enjoy the Simple Things in Life Family-friendly vacation home in Winona ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71590000/71585100/71585099/c531e58f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71590000/71585100/71585099/90ffbbb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71590000/71585100/71585099/44e0a43c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71590000/71585100/71585099/ce67903a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71590000/71585100/71585099/a198b03f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At the Guest House at Irish Ridge Farm, discover a peaceful setting where you can unwind with family and friends in the rolling hills of Winona County. Watch deer graze while sipping wine on the 3 seasons room or explore 40 acres of ridgetop sunset views. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102630000/102628500/102628470/w506h683x259y0-3b4ebc60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### This AMAZING river getaway is PERFECT for YOU! 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If you need a later check out please reach out to us. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Quiet hours: We ask that out respect for all loud outdoor activities are concluded by 11:00 p.m. Septic Use: Given we have a septic tank only toilet paper can be flushed. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Child-specific items available upon request. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.90616%2C-91.65759&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WTcrwDcHqdNDN-xySNz1hIK09ms=) Winona, MN #### What's nearby - Sugar Loaf - 27 min drive - 26.9 km - Lake Park - 28 min drive - 27.6 km - Winona State University - 31 min drive - 31.2 km - Minnesota Marine Art Museum - 34 min drive - 33.3 km - St. Mary's University of Minnesota - 39 min drive - 35.1 km #### Getting around - Winona Station - 29 min drive - La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Pool Bar - ‬24 min drive - ‪The Shed - ‬17 min drive - ‪Witoka Tavern - ‬11 min drive - ‪Fuzzles Fantastic Eaterie - ‬22 min drive - ‪Bergie's Bar and Grill - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rural Winona Co. Guest House Getaway: Relax and Enjoy the Simple Things in Life pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rural Winona Co. Guest House Getaway: Relax and Enjoy the Simple Things in Life? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rural Winona Co. Guest House Getaway: Relax and Enjoy the Simple Things in Life? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Rural Winona Co. Guest House Getaway: Relax and Enjoy the Simple Things in Life located? > Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Cedar Valley Golf Course, Mississippi River, and Lake Park. Sugar Loaf Trailhead and Sugar Loaf are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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