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Wilson Schoolhouse Inn----- Ideal For Family Gatherings Or 2-3 Couples

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The Wilson Schoolhouse, nestled in a rural setting on 12 acres of woods, fields, and gardens near historic downtown La Crosse. This restored schoolhouse is elegantly furnished to retain the 'open' atmosphere with an original slate blackboard and comfortable furniture for relaxation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Wilson Schoolhouse Inn----- Ideal For Family Gatherings Or 2-3 Couples

Return to Class in La Crosse, Wisconsin
The Wilson Schoolhouse is located in a rural setting on 12 acres of woods, fields, and gardens only 8 minutes from historic downtown La Crosse. Rental includes the entire schoolhouse and will comfortably accommodate 2 to 8 adults during their stay. The old schoolhouse desks are replaced by modern, comfortable furniture. Where students once studied, you can now relax in comfort surrounded by Wisconsin hills, just a mile from the beautiful upper Mississippi River.​ The Wilson school was built in 1917 and functioned as a one-room school until 1965. It was recently restored and elegantly furnished to retain the "open" atmosphere of the original schoolhouse. It still maintains much of its original character and charm with the original slate blackboard and school desks. The schoolhouse is listed on the City of La Crosse, the State of Wisconsin, and National Register of Historic Buildings.

There is no charge for 1 child under the age of 12; please exclude this child when you request to book, but let us know that they will accompany you and what arrangements for beds that you will need.

There may be additional charges for larger gatherings or parties; please contact us regarding this.

La Crosse County Health Department License: HSAT-7QX6S6

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Rules

There is a 2 night minimum stay

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed
There may be an extra charge for larger gatherings

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: There may be an extra charge for larger gatherings
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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
Property Registration Number HSAT-7QX6S6

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in La Crosse, this vacation home is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Root River, while Dahl Auto Museum and Swarthout Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at La Crosse Center or La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Viterbo University - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • La Crosse Center - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Oktoberfest Grounds - 14 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • La Crosse Station - 17 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Fable Crafthouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fiesta Mexicana - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪All Star Lanes & Banquets - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilson Schoolhouse Inn----- Ideal For Family Gatherings Or 2-3 Couples pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wilson Schoolhouse Inn----- Ideal For Family Gatherings Or 2-3 Couples?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wilson Schoolhouse Inn----- Ideal For Family Gatherings Or 2-3 Couples?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wilson Schoolhouse Inn----- Ideal For Family Gatherings Or 2-3 Couples located?

Located in the heart of La Crosse, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Mount La Crosse Ski Area. Gundersen Health System - La Crosse Medical Center and Gundersen HealthSystem are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Wilson Schoolhouse Inn----- Ideal For Family Gatherings Or 2-3 Couples Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun experience!

Nice open space for cooking/family time and kids loved playing school/writing on chalk board!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LaCrosse, Wilson School House Inn

Fun, unique spot. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas Gathering

Beautiful place full of history and nestled in the forest. Quiet place with awesome ambiance, open concept floor plan and close to town, the river, hiking trails and downhill skiing. Dick and Lisbeth were wonderful and very accommodating, will definitely stay with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing hosts

The property is unique and perfect for small groups. It is well kept. The owners are fantastic people. I would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh L., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Place

Enjoyed our time and am looking forward to coming again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Get Together

It was a great place for our large family to get together!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelor party

Very secluded but close to town. Amazing group room loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, comfortable and spacious

We were in town for a graduation so didn't spend a lot of time at the house, but loved the history layout of the Inn. The owners live close by and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family adventure!

We loved the school house and the surrounding town of La Crosse! Owners were very accommodating and extremely nice! We hope to come back again for future adventures!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tami

Great Place to stay. Location close enough to LaCross for all the events we were in town for. A little hard to find due to the trees in front of the building, especially in the dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a good time

We had a good time. Had an issue but talked with Lisbeth and it was fixed same day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend getaway!

We had an amazing stay at the Wilson Schoolhouse. The property itself was well maintained, full of amenities (coffee, snacks, tea, etc.) and so comfortable for a group of girlfriends. The location is accessible and close to town yet far enough away to allow for total relaxation. Lisbet, the owner, was lovely and thoughtful and just a delight! We all would highly recommend it for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Cool La Crosse !

We loved the Wilson Schoolhouse and our two kids thought it was the coolest property they’ve stayed at. Close to everything in La Crosse with wonderful hospitality and anything we could have needed was in the house. We traveled with a bigger group, so we were a little nervous about the couch beds but they ended up being incredibly comfortable! Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet

Overall very good place to stay. Bigger than I expected and more than enough room for the 3 of us. Right off of the highway but trust me, the traffic is never heard inside the house. Feels secluded but can be right inside LaCrosse in five minutes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly Fit The Bill

Perfect property for what we were looking. The schoolhouse is absolutely adorable. The common space is great for a large group get together! Easy to make large group meals, play board games, and enjoy company.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you to the Reynertsons

Our stay was very pleasant. The hosts were very helpful and made a special effort to meet us in person. The property is beautiful. Thank you so much for everything you did to make our stay in lacrosse a pleasant one. Everyone who is showed pictures of the Wilson school house was as charmed by it as we were.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily M., Wauwatosa, WI

Charming & spacious!

What a wonderful stay!! A friend and I planned a sewing weekend away and the school house had everything we needed! Plenty of work space, plenty of space to relax & a lovely kitchen to prepare meals. Beds & linens were cozy & the house was very clean. The owners were so friendly & brought was fresh flowers upon arrival! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent and relaxing property

We came to La Crosse for a car event and were looking for a relaxing private space. This home was ideal. Checking in and out could not have been easier, and the property was as clean as an operating room. The historical touches made it a cut above places we normally stay at. The owners have provided many historical references that really put this one room schoolhouse in perspective. It was truly one of the best stays we have had. Cannot reccomend it enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Christmas Stay

We had our family Christmas here and stayed 4 nights. The schoolhouse is absolutely beautiful and full of history. It is very interesting and they have photos and documentation from when it was a true one-room schoolhouse. The whole place is much larger than we anticipated. The basement bedrooms were very comfortable. The kitchen is very nicely stocked. The owners were very kind and helpful. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, relaxing, and comfortable

What a fantastic place! It was the ideal place for a "girl's weekend". The huge upstairs (the former classroom) with its high ceilings and completely open floor plan is full of natural light and comfortable, cozy seating. The kitchen was very well equipped, and we loved all of the history that is present in the house in the form of photos, etc.. The house is very close to La Crosse, and there are good places for hiking, coffee, and cocktails there. I would love to stay at the Wilson Schoolhouse again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Historical Property

Owners have carefully preserved LaCrosse and American school house history by thoughtfully providing an opportunity to experience history up close. Our kids enjoyed the desks and chalkboard and imagining how school used to be in one room. I enjoyed the preserved history of the school house throughout the inn. Warm and inviting owners who were easy to communicate with. All amenities our family could want (kids ages 2-16). Very clean considering it’s a historic building. Comfortable accommodations and looking forward to staying again. So many hiking trails and beautiful views not far from the inn!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really cool historical building

The school house was perfect for our weekend visit. The large open common room was beautiful. We had fun looking through the historic pictures. We only stayed a weekend but would love to come back for a longer trip. Close enough to town but out in a more rural spot. The downstairs has two good sized bedrooms, and a sleeper sofa in the downstairs common room that worked for one of our teens. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Listing was accurate, the schoolhouse was spotless, beds were comfortable, and the owners were fantastic to work with. We loved the history of the schoolhouse. Area was safe and quiet. The hosts made extra effort in assisting us with finding a lost package that was delivered and 'lost' - a neighbor picked it up to keep it safe and hand delivered to us to be sure we received it. The owners were out of town but were still available to assist us with the package and any questions we had. They definitely went above and beyond for us. We would definitely stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best School Ever

The school house was immaculate. All of our needs were met and there were even a few extras - such as granola bars, juice, coffee and tea. The beds were comfortable and private. The rooms were spacious and there were 2 bathrooms which was very nice. TV was available as well as reading materials and brochures for the area. It was so nice that when they remodeled they kept the school house feel. The hosts were very accommodating and friendly but not at all interfering. If we are lucky enough to go back and stay there again, we will make it for a much longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

johanna p.

Great Ladies Weekend

This was a wonderful weekend for 6 ladies! Lots of room at this historic get away. Host and hostess were very happy to help with anything we might need, but it was so well stocked, with many extras, that we did not need to call. Even though there were only 2 bedrooms, the pull outs were comfortable. Surprised at how nice and warm it was, not at all drafty! Could not have asked for better room for making meals, playing games at the large table, and visiting, watching videos, in the living area. Loved it! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018