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Becwar House . . . at the Mississippi River

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Prairie du Chien, WI
  • St. Feriole Island Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Villa Louis
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Effigy Mounds National Monument
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Becwar House . . . at the Mississippi River

Welcome to Becwar House, a completely renovated and improved home that was built in 1905 and owned by our family since 1951. After purchasing the property from my family in July, 2020, I spent a full year renovating every room, bringing a refreshed look while maintaining the comfortable feel and character of an older family home.
The space
Improvements to the house included the removal of old space consuming radiators and the installation of a new state-of-the-art heating and cooling system, particularly designed for older homes. The new open floor plan on the first level is great for larger groups or families. You will also find many other modern conveniences of home:
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Free WiFI
• Washer/Dryer
• Comfortable beds
• Multiple spaces to gather in both large or small group settings
Guest access
AREA ATTRACTIONS
• Mississippi River – Becwar House is only two blocks from the river, with
access to a playground, picnic shelter, kayak and canoe rentals, and boat
launches
• Religious Services – St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church is across the street.
Also, the grade school playground is on the same block
• Downtown business area is within easy walking distance - 5 blocks

HOUSE OVERVIEW:

KITCHEN: This room was redesigned to provide more open space with all new appliances and lighting. If you’re looking to make some meals during your stay, you’ll find it’s well equipped with dishes, utensils, pots, pans, blender, coffee maker, etc., along with every appliance you’ll need, including a dish washer. It even includes a coffee station with free coffee (caffeinated and de-caffeinated) and filters, tea, condiments, and device recharging receptacles (4 USBs) and cable.

DINING ROOM: This a great room for meals and social gatherings with a large farmhouse style dining room table that seats 8 comfortably and a large buffet, soon to be stocked with plenty of board and card games.

BATHROOMS
• Bathroom 1 – Located on the first floor next to the kitchen with shower.
• Bathroom 2 – Located on the second floor with tub and shower. Please
note the vanity contains docking space and power sources
for both a hair dryer and a curler.

LAUNDRY: A full-sized stackable washer and dryer are located on the second floor in the hallway next to the master bedroom.

BEDROOMS
• Bedroom 1 – First floor bedroom has a queen size bed
• Bedroom 2 – Second floor West bedroom has two twin beds
• Bedroom 3 – Second floor South bedroom has a queen size bed
• Bedroom 4 – Second floor East master bedroom has a king size bed

LIVING ROOM: The living room is off of the dining room area on the first floor. It provides comfortable seating and ample lighting, plus a comfy sleeper sofa. This room also has a large 55” flat screen TV, free WiFi, and free access to YouTube TV, Prime Video, and Netflix.

PORCHES: The front porch provides a separate area to relax in a comfy chair to read a book or nap or for more private conversations away from the main living areas. It’s also has air conditioning vents for a comfortable guest setting. The back porch also provides addition space for two people to visit and sit for morning coffee.

OUTDOOR FEATURES
• Spacious new patio with gas grill and propane tank
• Patio furniture is in the works, but for now only a few lawn chairs. If you
have a larger group and enjoy relaxing outdoors together, you may want
to bring extra chairs
• Parking – long driveway provides ample room for multiple vehicles in
addition to street parking on both sides of this corner lot
Other things to note
No keys to lose or to return! This property provides secure, keyless entry with an August Smart Lock. You can lock and unlock the door with your smartphone, using a unique virtual key, or personal entry code issued to you for the duration of your stay.

Property manager

John Becwar
Premier Host

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Amenities

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Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Prairie Du Chien

Prairie Du Chien is home to this holiday home. Barnyard 9 Golf Course and Eagles Landing Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Marquette Mitigation Sites Wildlife Management Area. Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park and Fort Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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Prairie du Chien, WI

What's nearby

  • St. Feriole Island Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Villa Louis - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Casino Queen - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Effigy Mounds National Monument - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Pikes Peak State Park - 12 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry House - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Becwar House . . . at the Mississippi River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Becwar House . . . at the Mississippi River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Becwar House . . . at the Mississippi River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Becwar House . . . at the Mississippi River located?

Situated in Prairie Du Chien, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Washington Street Park and Michigan and Park Street Park. Prairie du Chien City Hall and Joseph and Emma Wachute Memorial Library are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Friends Weekend

Great accommodations, with everything that we needed for a weekend with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gorgeous house

Beautiful house that’s well taken care of and very comfortable!! Highly recommend staying there. Will likely book the same house when we return in the spring and summer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willie L.

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

Beautiful & comfortable stay

Beautiful & comfortable home. So many details that make all the difference. It's apparent that the house is loved & owner wants to make you feel comfortable and welcomed.Thank you for sharing your beautiful home! We'd love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra Z.

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

Cozy family stay in Prairie du Chien

We absolutely loved our stay at the Beckwar House. The house was clean, well-stocked and absolutely cozy and inviting for our family trip. It was obvious that much love went into the remodel of the former family home. We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

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

Becwar home

Wonderful accommodations and location. Owner was very quick to respond to any questions. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

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

Family weekend

Everything was great! This is a fantastic place to stay and I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

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

Charming house

Clean, well equipped and met or needs for the weekend we were in town for a family wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

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

Family reunion

Beautiful property great location we will be using it next time we come to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Fun weekend getaway!

Really enjoyed our stay! This house was perfectly located and we had a great weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Family wedding weekend

A wonderful, well appointed home. We had everything we needed as we gathered for a family wedding. Six adults and three children fit seamlessly into this charming space. We have never stayed in a vrbo that provided supplies with such attention to detail. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAndra H.

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

Perfect spit for us

Four bedrooms and 5 beds, plus a fold out sofa gives plenty of privacy and space for girls weekend! Bathrooms upstairs and down is a must when we rent, so that was great. One of the cleanest and most tastefully decorated places I've rented.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Bluesfest

We came for the Prairie Dog Bluesfest and found so much more. A beautiful town with many activities and lovely people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Great stay in Prarie Du Chien

We recently stayed at the Becwar house while in town for a wedding/family reunion. The house was excellent! Very clean, comfortable and great location. The host was great and very accommodating to a last minute change. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

90th birthday party / reunion

A perfect spot for my wife and I to meet up with our children for her father’s 90th birthday party. One of most well stocked vacation rentals we have ever stayed in and a super convenient location close to the water and downtown Prairie. Bookmarked for next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

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

Awesome

Awesome place very clean love the house
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

johanna p.

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

Just what we were looking for!!!

The house was just right for our 4-sister getaway. It was a delightful step back in time as it reminded us of an old country farmhouse from our youth, yet had been decorated and updated to be very comfortable and enjoyable for our 3-day stay. Good attention to everything needed for guests and yet gave us plenty of room for our own supplies/luggage. We enjoyed the neighborhood for a walk and the closeness to shopping and restaurants and also Pike's Peak State Park. Loved it and will stay here again if we choose this area for our next get together!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest H.

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

Sibling reunion

Very clean and nice accomodations. Quiet neighborhood. Nice to find 4 bedrooms at a fair price with a dining room table big enough to accomodate all of us. Nicely stocked kitchen. Only suggestion might be to have an extra hand rail section at the top of the stairwell to aid us "seniors".
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Perfect!

This home was beautiful and perfect for our group of 9! Great location and the house was amazing. The host was very kind and responded quickly to all questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Family retreat

Becwar House was a perfect fit for our family. Great kitchen, dining room, comfortable and spacious rooms. Much enjoyed the attractions of Prairie du Chien. Would highly recommend. Gracious and responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Awesome place. Everyone had a great time.

House was perfect. Great updates to entire home. Creaky stairs and doors reminded us of our childhood home, in a good way. Beds were comfy. Plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke R.

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

Memorial weekend

We had a great weekend staying at Becwar house it was very well stocked for a large group of people lots of linens and towels. House was clean and amenities were perfect for our group. John is very fast with communication. Will definitely stay again . The house has been beautifully updated
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P., Des Moines, Iowa

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

Excellent home

We really enjoyed the house and especially the fact that the sheets and towels were cotton and not microfiber. Even though it is an older home the air conditioning was excellent and reached the upstairs bedroom. We were grateful for the coffee and other groceries on hand since we arrived pretty late on Friday night. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja N.

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

Adorable and comfortable

We took a few days' vacation to the Driftless area. We have six children and needed a house conveniently located with plenty of space to relax after a day of being out and about. This house is nicely updated while still retaining the charm of an older house. The mattresses were comfortable. The space fit us well. Across the street, the Roman Catholic church has a basketball court in the parking lot. We enjoyed that in the evenings and the tennis courts that the town has further south in the town. I would be happy to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Great Family Time in Prairie du Chien!

We just loved this home! It has such a nice blend of original hardwood floors, amazing wide trim and floor board as well as an updated kitchen with full amenities. John, the owner and host, provided everything we needed and beyond. Plenty of pots and pans, baking dishes, spices, utensils, coffee maker as well as coffee, filters. You really don't need to bring anything other than your clothes, and personal items. The home was very clean, there was a cozy front porch perfect for morning coffee, reading, or even doing some remote work. Internet was fast. We had no problems with multiple devices. Beds were very comfortable. We were in a nice part of town, and had no problems walking in the evening. There was a small inlet that was about 2 or 3 blocks away where one could rent bikes, or kayaking. John replied quickly when we had a few questions. We highly recommend this home, and hope to be able to stay again in the future. Side note, some nice places to go: Jones Black Angus, The Barn, Pikes Peak, Lansing, up the River Road for possible eagle sightings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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