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Betty's House, a vacation home in the country on a farm. 2 bedrooms & 2 baths

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Have a cup of coffee on the front porch or watch the sunset in the evening.
Interior
Large dining room table with additional leaves . Room for a family dinner.
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Cochrane, WI
  • Walnut Grove Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • National Eagle Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Winona State University
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Betty's House, a vacation home in the country on a farm. 2 bedrooms & 2 baths

The house was built in 1988 and the barn was built around 1900. There is a 2 car garage and it is adjacent to a paved county road in the heart of Buffalo County, the white-tailed deer capital of the world.
Come and experience modern agriculture that is the envy of the world nestled in the hills and valleys of the unglaciated portion of the Midwest United States. Pets are welcome as we are dog people and we have great safe places to walk your dog away from traffic. There are unique things to do in our area which is 12 miles from the mighty Mississippi River.
Have you ever traveled in an area and wondered what the people in the area are like? It is hard to find that out by stopping at a gas station or a visitor center. By staying at Betty's House, you get to know who we are, who our neighbors are and why we live here. Or you can just enjoy the scenery, the solitude of the country, riding the roads that are all paved in the area, and eating at eclectic places or at some of the best dining places in the world. . Betty's House has the kitchen where my Mother made birthday dinners and Thanksgiving dinners. You can eat on the expandable table where we ate our meals.
Wifi, fiber to the home, smart TV and cell service is all provided for those who want to be connected.
At night you may here a coyote call or maybe the resident deer will walk on the lawn with her baby at her side. There are bald eagles every where. I counted 25 one day from the back porch of Betty's House. There is a trout stream within a short walk.
Of course, there are lots of cows. Looking out the kitchen window you will see a breeding age heifer lot about 1/4 mile away. Looking south from the large front deck you will see the large milking dairy about 1/2 mile away. A corn field is about 100 feet from the house and across the road is an alfalfa field. Harvest, planting and other normal farm activity will be a daily thing when you stay at Betty's House as you are staying in farm country
Biking, walking, touring, wading in a stream, golfing, bird watching, wildlife viewing and other activities are at your pleasure.

Property manager

John Rosenow
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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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: 20
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
This property accepts credit cards
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

Cochrane

Located in Cochrane, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Merrick State Park, while Prairie Moon Sculpture Garden and Castlerock Museum are cultural highlights.
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Cochrane, WI

What's nearby

  • Walnut Grove Golf Course - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • National Eagle Center - 27 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Winona State University - 31 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Villa Bellezza - 35 min drive - 37.2 km
  • St. Mary's University of Minnesota - 36 min drive - 37.1 km

Getting around

  • Winona Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪NorthEnd Pub & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Ram Saloon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fire & Ice - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪River Ratz Saloon - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Bar & Grill - ‬46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Betty's House, a vacation home in the country on a farm. 2 bedrooms & 2 baths pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Betty's House, a vacation home in the country on a farm. 2 bedrooms & 2 baths ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Betty's House, a vacation home in the country on a farm. 2 bedrooms & 2 baths ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Betty's House, a vacation home in the country on a farm. 2 bedrooms & 2 baths located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Mississippi River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Walnut Grove Golf Course and Prairie Moon Sculpture Garden. Castlerock Museum and Danzinger Vineyards are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation

Very clean and peaceful country setting. Location is not near cockran as stated by vrbo.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex O.

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

Weekend Getaway

Very nice property, nice house and location. Couldn't get the dvd player to work but other than that it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona J.

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

Buffalo County, WI

Great!! Would definitely book again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Great stay on the farm

Loved our stay at Betty’s House!! House was exceptionally clean and inviting inside and out. Great communication with host. Hoping to stay longer next time and tour the Dairy Farm.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

We absolutely loved it!

It was such a cute little farm house in the middle of dairy farms. We enjoyed the solitude and hominess of the property. Netti stopped in to check up on the house and we enjoyed meeting her, such a sweet lady. The house was very well organized and had everything we needed for cooking meals. I personally loved the heat lamp in the master bathroom. It was truly a relaxing time and allowed us to unwind and reset ourselves. We are big into kayaking and only had to drive around 20 mins to get to a kayak launch in merrick state park. Fountain city is one of my favorite little towns and was only about a 30 min drive. Overall it was a great experience and we will definitely be staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great place!

Everything was as advertised. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Will return

Will stay again
Stayed 84 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

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

Great place for a getaway

Comfortable and neat as a pin! Remote, quiet with many great things to do in the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Betty’s Farm

Quiet, peaceful, beautiful scenery We liked the little personal touches like chocolates on the pillows and scented soaps and shampoos.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne R.

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

Quiet, peaceful, fabulous view of rolling hills and farms

Betty’s house was exactly like my home, you wanted for nothing, all the special touches that you do not see anywhere else but in a home filled with love. The rolling hills, picturesque farms, small unique towns along the Mississippi, we were in awe. Best part for us , we were able to bring our fur baby (elderly) with us, he loved it, OH THE SMELLS , our dog was in heaven! I would HIGHLY recommend Betty’s house, owners so a helpful, always getting back to us immediately (you never see that anymore). Home was soo clean and homey feeling. We are from Chicago so the peaceful surroundings was WONDERFUL! We are planning to visit again , it was like visiting an my parents home, warm & cozy! Thank you for sharing Betty’s home with us! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael d.

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

Perfect setting to get away

Very easy. The perfect place to unwind. The location had a great view of the country side. The only thing I heard were cows and bald eagles!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great skies & quiet - Just what we wanted!

We wanted to get out to the country to watch a Lunar Eclipse. We found what we needed at Betty's House. The final directions were a little confusing but, after a bit, we found the address. The house was clean and well appointed. We spent a lot of time out on the freshly mowed yard. Another outdoor table would've been handy. It was nice of our hostess Nettie to come and join us for the "dramatic" start of the eclipse - none of us stayed up for it's entirety. Betty's House is set in the quiet hills of Wisconsin. There are plent of touristy things to do nearby. The Great River Road, with all it's drama and entertainment! Also, strolling and bike riding country roads are aplenty. Not what we were looking for, but we wholeheartedly recommend it for tranquility, relaxation and quality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Clean, convenient , great host

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was neat, clean and meet all of our needs. The home has all the amenities you need for a short or extended stay. The host was available and was very accomodating. We would definitely stay at Bettys House again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Le Ann V.

It is beautiful country. It had lots of room to spread out. It was peaceful and clean.

It had everything we needed. We had difficulty finding it as the address on the website took us somewhere else. Once there it was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Tidy and neat as a pin with everything we could possibly need!

With a very picturesque location tucked into the rolling countryside valleys, Betty's House was in a beautiful location! We were able to easily check off everything on our must see list in Buffalo County. The evenings were peaceful listening to the Waumandee Creek and muffled cows mooing. John and Netta went above and beyond good hosting by looking for our naughty Husky! Many thanks and we'd love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracie K.

Relaxing and scenic getaway

Very peaceful and enjoyable. We will be back for sure to continue exploring the area! We are glad we brought our bicycles to enjoy the scenery and jaw dropping views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Perfect House in Beautiful Rural Wisconsin

This was the perfect place for my 15-year old granddaughter and me. We stayed here four nights, and we both loved it. Lots of space -- Aurie had her own bedroom and bathroom. I loved the big kitchen, because I like to cook, even when I'm traveling. And I really enjoyed being able to jog each morning on the county road that has very little traffic! Betty's Place is a lovely tribute to the host's mom, and we felt honored to be "her" guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megan F., St. Paul

Beautiful, spacious, peaceful retreat

This was such a happy surprise... Betty's House feels like it's saying "welcome home" the moment you walk in the door. It is spacious, with room to cook, to stretch out and relax, and (best of all) to sit on the small back porch and listen to the world wake up. Birdsong, trees, wind, and some cows... that is pretty much what you will hear. It is peaceful and welcoming here, and so very beautiful. John (who I was fortunate enough to meet) is kind and generous with his offers of a farm tour (we did not have time on this stay but hope to take advantage of this in the future), and there is good hiking all over the place. If you're a biker- bring your bike! We definitely hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

A cute place in a beautiful part of Wisconsin

My son and I had a nice stay. Jon and Nettie were very good hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

About the host

Hosted by John Rosenow

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Our names are John and Nettie Rosenow. After graduating from UW-River Falls we began farming with John's parents. Then later with John's brother Paul and a neighbor Loren Wolfe. We own and operate a 500 cow dairy where we milk around the clock. Nettie loves horses and has 11 of them. She tries to ride daily. John enjoys golf but struggles to play as well as he would like. We enjoy a good conversation but also prefer the solitude of country living.

Why they chose this property

My great uncle bought this property in the early 1990s and managed the local butter plant for 40 years. He quit when the coop board began to take milk on Sundays. He was a deeply religious man. My father bought it in 1947 and used the previous house as the hired man's house. Later when I, John, turned 14, my father tore the house down. I was now old enough to do all of the work. In the late 60s my grandparents bought the only new house they ever had, a mobile home. They moved it onto the property, raised chickens for eggs in the barn and lived out their lives here. In 1988 my parents moved off of the home farm, the one you see out of the kitchen window by the sink, and built the current house. They grew up in the Great Depression so were frugal building their house. They wanted to travel instead and they did. My Mother, Betty, died in 2012. After driving by the empty house so many times we came up with the VRBO idea.

What makes this property unique

Living on a farm in a beautiful setting is the way to spend one's life. Everyday we wake up and get to view the bluffs, the fog, the wildlife and enjoy the solitude. Plus we are 15 minutes from the Mississippi River which is just wonderful. There are many unique places to visit, eat and tour. We have a farm with lots of cows .There are deer to view every evening with a drive through the hills. When you stay at Betty's House you will be able to enjoy this as well.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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