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The Original: One-of-a-kind downtown apartment

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Combined shower/bathtub, towels, soap, shampoo
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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La Crosse, WI
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, La Crosse Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oktoberfest Grounds
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

La Crosse

This apartment is in the heart of La Crosse, within a 5-minute walk of Children's Museum of La Crosse and Mississippi River. .This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Wine Guyz and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Pump House Regional Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • La Crosse Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oktoberfest Grounds - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Crosse Queen Cruise Dock - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • La Crosse Station - 5 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fathead Steves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bennett O'Riley's Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Crow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Original: One-of-a-kind downtown apartment

This grand 2800 sq. ft. apartment was home to the original Gundersen clinic (now Emplify Health), now a nationally recognized healthcare system in the La Crosse community. The building was constructed in 1870 and is on the list of national historic buildings in downtown La Crosse.

Located just steps from the La Crosse Convention Center, shops, and restaurants.
Some highlights include:

- A spacious and fully equipped kitchen including everything you need for a casual evening or a formal sit down dinner.
- Three large bedrooms including a King room with a new ensuite bath, a River room with one queen bed, and the Gundersen room with two queen beds. (The Gundersen room shares a wall with a bar so this room receives loud noise at night.)
- A moody Parlour that’s perfect for celebrating or relaxing contains a 60" smart TV, a chess and checkers pub table, and a vintage bar with barware.
- A wedding room that’s perfect for getting ready for the big event in your life. It’s versatile arrangement allows it to be used as a private office, a place for your morning coffee, or a meditation room.
- A large living room with an original brick fireplace with gas insert.
- Central air conditioning
- Licensed by the city of La Crosse

The apartment is located on the 2nd floor. Guests should be comfortable climbing a flight of stairs to access the apartment.

The apartment is located in the heart of downtown nightlife near many bars and restaurants. On busy nights, the bars are loud and you will hear noise until bar time. If you're looking for a quiet stay, this (unfortunately) is not the best place to stay.

Parking is within one block at the La Crosse Center Ramp at 201 Jay Street. Parking is paid from 6am-10pm Monday - Saturday. The cost is $1/hour with a daily maximum of $10. Nights and Sundays are free.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free apartment offers a stereo, books, and games.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
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

The Original: One-of-a-kind downtown apartment Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
everything was great! perfect place for a girl’sgetaway
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEST HOUSE IS LACROSSE!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rental. Best I have stayed it
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lynae T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, beautifully decorated and comfortable for larger group of people. Right in the heart of downtown. While very convenient location, bar and restaurants are open very late and are very loud. Something to consider.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was amazing! Absolutely beautiful! Love the decor and the history of the place. Very clean and comfortable. Complimentary coffee and tea. The sound machine in the bedroom was a nice touch. We hope to book again for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful! Can’t wait to come back. We slept well including the 3 year old, despite some noise from a back to school pub crawl. Location is the best. Thanks for the history
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A., Elkhorn, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of room and so close to many coffee shops and restaurants. Beautiful walk down by the river so close.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duzdee r.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 couples stayed for the weekend celebrating 50th birthdays. It was great! The pictures dont do the place justice. It is so roomy with a large group. Plenty of space. Nice , beds, towels, bathrooms. Nicely equipped kitchen. The host was great and responded quickly, very accommodating. As it state in the description, it is by local bars, they have a lot going on till bar close. With the ear plugs provided, fan and air conditioning. It didnt bother us. It was a bit entertaining. It is in the middle of downtown. We walked everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Original is a gem -- easily among the coolest, most memorable vacation rentals we've ever booked! If you love historic or unique places, look no further. Just walking from room to room is an experience! All the history, the decor, the details. Khouri clearly has a deep love and appreciation of the loft and its backstory, and it's obvious that she's poured a lot of herself into making the place a statement. Sincerely, I could live there!The location is perfect, too. So walkable -- close to Riverside Park and countless restaurants and downtown shops, including The Pearl with all its treats.If you've never been to La Crosse, don't miss stopping at Big Al's (their taco pizza is the best!). Buzzard Billy's has also become a family favorite when we're in town -- oh, and the Breakfast Club for...um, well, breakfast, of course!Thank you for the hospitality. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden downtown gem

Our family stayed for the weekend to watch our son run in the marathon. The location was great to walk to restaurants, bars and the finish line. It’s beautiful and historic and just a great space for our family of 5 to stay together. The only downfall is the noise from the nightlife that goes until bar close. The host has provided noise machines and earplugs to help minimize the noise. I highly suggest using them. It was well stocked and clean. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect apartment

We enjoyed our stay. It is right downtown with easy access to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Basketball

We love this place!WILL RENT EVER YEAR!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical memories

From the moment you walk into this property - you are blown away. It is so beautiful. It was decorated for Christmas at the time of our stay which made the experience even more magical. It was like walking straight into a Hallmark movie. The history in this place is amazing. Truly making this a great stay and we would love to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tory N.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

UWL student visit

Great location for visiting UWL student. Unique but super cute rental. A tad loud on a Fri/Sat night but we managed. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer K., Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot Downtown Lacrosse!

Very nice place, clean, big, lots of room to spread out. We were in town for a wedding and the location is great, close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yearly Getaway

The apartment is very spacious and clean. Loved the decor and history of the place. Convenient walk to many shops, bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

We absolutely loved our stay; what a neat building and apartment. The history is so cool!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024