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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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La Crosse, WI
  • La Crosse Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Viterbo University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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 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, the apartment is perfect for a holiday party, wedding party, work retreat, reunion, or other special event. Reach out to discuss your specific interests.

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.
- Window air conditioner units are located in each bedroom as well as fans throughout.
- 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 may not be the best place to stay.

Covered parking can be found within a block at the La Crosse Center Ramp at 201 Jay Street. Parking is paid from 6am-6pm. The cost is $1/hour with a daily maximum of $8. Nights and weekends are free.

Property manager

Khouri
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking No unapproved parties or pets No more than the approved number of guests (max 8) Approved pets must be crated if left unattended

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

La Crosse

Located in La Crosse, this apartment is in the city centre. Dahl Auto Museum and Swarthout Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Museum of La Crosse and Oktoberfest Grounds. Riverside Amusement Park and Shenanigans Entertainment Center & Sports Bar are also worth visiting.
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La Crosse, WI

What's nearby

  • La Crosse Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Riverside Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oktoberfest Grounds - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Viterbo University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pearl Ice Cream Parlor - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bodega Brew Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Crow - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Original: One-of-a-kind downtown apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Original: One-of-a-kind downtown apartment located?

Located in Historic Downtown La Crosse, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Children's Museum of La Crosse, Mississippi River and La Crosse Center. The Wine Guyz and Riverside Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Basketball

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

10/10 Excellent

Spencer K.

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

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

Michele O.

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

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

Debbie E.

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

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

Ashley S.

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

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

Amy H.

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

Beautiful!

Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

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

Loved it

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

10/10 Excellent

Marge G.

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

Beautiful Place

Our Stay was wonderful. Great Location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcy Y.

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

Historical Apartment

One of the coolest properties we've stayed at. Ton of history, very spacious, clean. Would remmend to anyone needing a place to stay at if visiting LaCrosse
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec S.

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

Big place and amazing location

This place was amazing! Great location and a lot bigger than expected. Would easily stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA H.

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

Ease of access!

We came to visit our son. The VRBO was in a great location to the Riverfest. We enjoyed this festival both Friday and Saturday night. The restaurants and shopping was all close by! The owners have it beautiful decorated and cozy. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Parents weekend

It was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin V., Madison, WI

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

LaCrosse Stay

We very much enjoyed our stay! The property is amazing. The decorations are gorgeous and there is so much attention to detail. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin Z.

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

Perfect for what we needed

Was perfect for what we needed which was a large place close to the La Crosse center. The apartment is absolutely gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

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

Pearl Street

A historic property beautifully, tastefully renovated and decorated. Authentic works of art, photos and articles brought the original owners to life. Felt honored to stay as a guest. Great location. Walkable to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

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

A great place for trade shows at the convention center

This location is ideal if you are attending a trade show at the convention center. Noise from the main street at bar time can be a bit distracting, but the property is delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Diana G.

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

Excellent.

Beautiful. Clean. Great location. We had a great girls weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L., Minnetrista, MN, USA

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

Amazing experience

My wife and her friends celebrated her 40th birthday here and absolutely loved it. The pictures are great but it will blow you away in person. So spacious and decorated so neat. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siri S., Rochester, United States

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

Even better in person!

I was blown away with how clean and spacious the lodging was! The location is super convenient as well. Khouri was always communicative and a great host. The Original was a perfect way to celebrate a birthday!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Wonderful property

We stayed for our son’s wedding. Was a beautiful apartment with so much room! Very well stocked; thank you! Night noise was extreme, but we knew that going in. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin G.

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

Very cool

The property is very cool, large, and right downtown. That last part is a double edged sword though because it is right above a bar and can be quite loud at night. The VRBO does come with ear plugs and white noise machines though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

Madison and La Crosse Road Trip

We were a party of 5 and all give "The Original" a five star rating. We found the apartment to be extremely clean, well laid out with lots of space and full of small details/treats which made our visit even more comfortable. The location is amazing. As mentioned by the host, it can be noisy at night. Despite the noise, not one of us would change a thing about our stay. The documentation of the history of the apartment and building is fascinating and added an extra dimension to our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan h.

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

Getaway

We loved The Original. Perfect location. Walk to everything. Beautiful and unique building. Street noise is pretty loud until 2am. However, it was St. Patrick's Day, so should have guessed it would be louder than normal. I would still definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Gorgeous rental, convenient downtown location- which also means loud environment

The property was absolutely stunning! Bathrooms and beds were beyond wonderful. The one thing we hadn’t considered with a “great downtown location” was the loud surroundings of the very popular bars. The intense vibration, music, and young bar goers screaming until 230 am made for some not so restful sleep. We visited in April while the windows were still able to be closed. I cannot even imagine when they need to be open in summer time due to lack of air conditioning. The property managers tried to accommodate with sound machines and ear plugs, but it is still quite an adjustment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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