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The Harwood House

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Living area
Living area
Bathroom
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Prairie du Chien, WI
  • Villa Louis
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • St. Feriole Island Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Effigy Mounds National Monument
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Harwood House

This circa 1940 story and half house is a NON-SMOKING property located in a quiet residential neighborhood with off street parking , outdoor security camera and EV charging available.
The 3 season room, which is a favorite, is perfect for morning coffee or an evening night cap! Newly remodeled kitchen & bath. Perfect for 2 guests but can accommodate up to four.
Extra bathroom amenities include a heated ceiling fan and towel bar warmer.
We are blocks from St.Feriole Island and the historic Villa Louis and Dousman House. It’s a short distance to downtown for shopping and dining.

Property manager

Shirley Harwood
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
25.00 cleaning fee applies.
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Prairie Du Chien

Prairie Du Chien is home to this cottage. Villa Louis and Fort Crawford Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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

  • Villa Louis - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • St. Feriole Island Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Casino Queen - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Effigy Mounds National Monument - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Pikes Peak State Park - 13 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hungry House - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Harwood House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Harwood House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Harwood House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Harwood House located?

Situated in Prairie Du Chien, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Washington Street Park and Michigan and Park Street Park. Joseph and Emma Wachute Memorial Library and Prairie du Chien City Hall are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

m i.

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

Great stay!

We recently stayed at this charming cottage and couldn't have been happier with our experience. The property was impeccably clean and offered a comfortable, quiet retreat. Our teens especially loved having their own beds and their loft room, which gave them their own space to relax. The location was perfect—close to all the attractions and amenities Prairie du Chien has to offer. We highly recommend this cottage for anyone seeking a peaceful and stylish place to call home while on vacation. (Yes, the cottage is 1 block from the train tracks, but we didn’t hear the trains after the first day. The trains don’t sound their horns from 10p to 6a. We all slept soundly.)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

A great base for driftless adventures

A clean and well kept place to unwind in, with all of the attractions that the driftless area offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

The Place to Stay in Prairie Du Chien

Wonderful little house for cozy stay. Clean and comfortable. Had all the amenities you would expect to find in a quality hotel. Quite neighborhood except for an occasional train passing through on the tracks a block or two away.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod B.

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

Very Nice Little Home

Very Relaxing! Would Recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances C.

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

Good

Very nice and quiet peaceful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen N.

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

Wedding weekend

Close to events and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Will definitely consider staying again

Great little house. It was clean and comfortable. Beautiful 3 season porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy N.

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

Perfect

We enjoyed our stay it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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

Great Weekend Stay

We had a lovely time at the Harwood House. The pictures on the website were exactly like the house. Cute as could be ... our favorite room was the sunroom. We had coffee in morning and dinner in the evening. We appreciate that we could take our dog. He liked the treats Shirley left for him. Shirley made it so easy to there there. Thank you! take our dog with us. He sure like the
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This little house is so cute and decorated so wonderfully. It has a cottage vibe. Has everything you need to stay for a few days and longer. The fridge is small so if you are staying longer time frame, it may not hold everything you need. It worked for our needs! Our hostess was very easy to work with and the communication was great. Comfortable beds for sleeping, nice size shower and the four seasons room is great for relaxing. There are rail road tracks close by but we were able to sleep through most of the trains that came through. I highly recommend this place and will book it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

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

Great for the Weekend

Everything was super great, the only thing is that the pillows were quite uncomfortable. Otherwise it was super cute, clean and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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

Nice Comfortable Stay At An Adorable House

What a nice, cute, comfortable house! I had such a great sleep here, which is so important to me when I stay away from home to attend an event or sight see in an area. I need energy for the day! I did not know this house was dog friendly! Really cute, welcoming set up for your pooch. Convenient location to head out of town if you're checking out the surrounding area. This house is close to a train track, so there is train noise and vibration, but that didn't bother me. I loved my stay here, and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scot B.

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

Just what we needed

We were in the area for a wedding. The house was great with enough room for all 4 of us to spread out and get ready, so much better than a hotel room. The only downside is that it's close to the active and very busy railroad tracks, but that would not dissuade us from staying here again. Thank you, Shirley!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Great property & location

The property/home was exactly as stated. Very clean. Easy to communicate with owner. We loved having breakfast in the sun room. Located within easy access of all the places we visited. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Solo motorcycle trip

Perfect headquarters for some solo riding in SW Wisconsin.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey O.

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

Adorable

My friends and I were very pleased with this home! It was stocked with everything we needed and very clean. It was a short distance to downtown Prarie Du Chen making our stay even better! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Beautiful house

It was just what we needed for the weekend. The house was beautiful and clean. It was right by the wedding venue. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID S.

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

A comfortable well appointed house in a perfect location many activities.

We had a great 3 night with our dog at Harwood House while enjoying the state parks on both sides of the river and the Effigy Mounds National Monument. We were also able to walk to downtown Prairie Du Chien as well as the very interesting St. Feriole Island Park and the Mississippi River. The house was perfect for us and exceeded all expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Wedding weekend

Our daughter got married in PDC. We live somewhat local, but decided we wanted to stay in town for the weekend. Everything was perfect! We had everything we needed at the house, and then some. Thank you for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Okay Stay

It was perfect for our needs, but after checking out we found that the host had numerous cameras that weren't disclosed on the listing. If you don't want to be watched your entire stay this won't be the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Harwood House

Great location to Mississippi River & love Prairie du Chein! The house was clean & had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

Harwood house

This house is so cute, clean, cozy and inviting. The screened in porch in the back is heavenly to enjoy in the early morning as you wake up. The game room, sitting room off the kitchen is a fun "get away" and is decorated with such cute added touches, as is the entire home. I will call it a "home" because it "feels" like home. The beds are so comfy you feel like you are being hugged all night. The property is very easy to find and we enjoyed it being away from the busyness of downtown, but easy to get places in a short time. The property is a reflection that Shirley and her husband are great owners and take pride in their home. Shirley and her husband were very hospitable, prompt, friendly, helpful, and concise in their communication with us. They definitely shines in all aspects. We hope to book it again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Quiet Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay! The cottage is in a quiet neighborhood, just a few blocks from the river! Shirley was quick to respond to anything we needed. The cottage was clean and decorated nicely! The cottage is centrally located to anywhere you need to go! This was my third stay at a rental property and by far the best. Shirley left a card for us and even treats for our furbaby! I totally recommend this cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN P.

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

Lovely Stay in PDC

My sister and I really enjoyed our stay at Harwood House. It was very clean and comfortable. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

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

Great value, well renovated.

Close by to Mississippi River scenery and parks. We were very appreciative of such a nice, cute, well renovated place. We were grateful it was also dog friendly. Thanks to our host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shirley Harwood

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English

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