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40 Acre Wooded Retreat Overlooking Lake Pepin with Lakefront

40 Acre Wooded Retreat Overlooking Lake Pepin with Lakefront

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Relax And Enjoy The View In Our Large 6-8 Person Hot Tub, Open All Year Round!
View From Recently Enlarged Deck, Lake Pepin.
"Lion Downe" Cottage, Entrance To Paradise
Great Room With 30 Ft. Natural Stone Fireplace & Adj. Gourmet Kitchen
Large Dining Room Table Seats 12 Comfortably

Overview of 40 Acre Wooded Retreat Overlooking Lake Pepin with Lakefront

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 132200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Maiden Rock, WI
  • Popular LocationLake Pepin1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTreasure Island Casino36 min drive
  • Popular LocationFrontenac State Park37 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Great room conv couch

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main level

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

40 Acre Wooded Retreat Overlooking Lake Pepin with Lakefront

"Lion Downe" cottage, the perfect get-away with all the extras (new large hot tub, free WIFI, satellite, firewood, etc.) , located in the heart of the Rush River Valley, along the scenic Mississippi corridor with brand new large hot tub and expanded deck with unparalleled views of Lake Pepin and the surrounding majestic bluffs.

Stunning log home, as featured in Log Home Living Magazine, is nestled in the bluffs, with breathtaking views of Lake Pepin from every room in the house, and from the large deck. The serenity and cozy feeling is accentuated from the surrounding 40 acres of private majestic hard wood forest. 660 foot of lake frontage, easily accessible from the lake (but not from cottage up in bluffs), with variable sandy beach depending on the season. Located 13 miles downriver of Red Wing, near the Wisconsin Villages of Maiden Rock, Stockholm and Pepin. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis/St. Paul international airport.

Fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, bird watching and relaxation right out side your back door. Shopping, fine restaurants, and quaint small towns with antiques, arts, crafts, and frequent festivals all within a short, pleasant drive along the lake shore.

Keywords: Cabin, Cottage, Sanctuary, house, home, lake home, hot tub, secluded, private, lakefront, riverfront, view, flat

Property manager

Rob Weinmann
Premier Host
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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
$250-$500 per event, max 20 guests

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
Please ask, will occ. allow pets, $25/pet/day

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is a $25 per night, per pet extra charge.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 35
Note from host: $250-$500 per event, max 20 guests
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Maiden Rock

Located in Maiden Rock, this cottage is on the beach. Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery and Villa Bellezza are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hobgoblin Music and Reads Landing. Traveling with kids? Consider Island Xtreme Bowl and Eau Galle Cheese Factory Shop. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lake Pepin - 1 min walk
  • Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery - 12 min drive
  • Barn Bluff Park - 22 min drive
  • Treasure Island Casino - 36 min drive
  • Frontenac State Park - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Red Wing Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Six String Saloon - 3 min drive
  • Mike's Bay Town Bar-Grill - 10 min drive
  • Whistle Stop - 32 min drive
  • B Wells Bar - 32 min drive
  • Chef Shack Bay City - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 40 Acre Wooded Retreat Overlooking Lake Pepin with Lakefront pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at 40 Acre Wooded Retreat Overlooking Lake Pepin with Lakefront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 40 Acre Wooded Retreat Overlooking Lake Pepin with Lakefront?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 40 Acre Wooded Retreat Overlooking Lake Pepin with Lakefront located?

Nestled on the beach, this Maiden Rock cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Pepin and Mississippi River. Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location, Communicative Hosts, experienced some bug Issues.
Beautiful location with a gorgeous view of the river. The cabin has many nice amenities. They even left us a gift of local cider and wine! Kitchen was stocked with everything needed to cook your own meals during your stay. Fireplace was nice and cozy for the evenings. Hosts were communicative. Hot tub was not heating up one evening but hosts got back to us right away with suggestions on how to resolve the issue. We forgot an item at the cabin and the hosts were kind enough to mail it back to us no charge. The only reason I rated a 3 of 5 was due to an issue we experienced with one of the beds. A friend who stayed in one of the loft beds woke up with numerous bites all over her body. She found a bug that appeared to be a bed bug. We immediately reported it to the host and all guests checked their homes to see if it could have been brought in. Unfortunately, it appears to have originated from the cabin . Host advised they would have their pest control come out to investigate and address it. Upon request, they provided a 50% refund and apologized for the inconvenience. Had it not been for the bugs, would have rated 5 stars. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Lovely Stay
Our same foursome and two dogs choose to visit again as we did the previous January. The cottage is perfect for a close getaway from the Twin Cities and makes for a relaxing winter break to read by the fire, hang out, play games and share meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Escape
This was our fourth time staying at Lion Downe and it was excellent as always. This year, due to the unseasonably warm weather, we got to try out some of the amazing hiking trails in Red Wing. The log cabin is unique and that is exactly what we look for in a vacation rental. The hot tub views overlooking Lake Pepin are second to none. The cabin was clean and kitchen fully stocked for our fancy meal making. Communication with the owners is prompt and they are very helpful if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. I would stay again.
Beautiful place. Owners were very responsive to questions. I wiuld recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rob Weinmann

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I someday hope to retire at Lion Downe Cottage with my wonderful wife, Heather. In the mean time we both work in the Twin Cities and get down to visit as often as possible with our family.

Why they chose this property

We chose to purchase Lion Downe Cottage as it is very close to the Twin Cities, has wonderful quaint towns nearby, great wildlife, fantastic restaurants, countless festivals, and is still one of the best kept secrets for a vacation!

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