Places to stay near Whitewater State Park

Historic Wykoff Jail Haus

Come explore the Historic Wykoff Jail Haus. The Jail Haus was built the late 1800’s and is owned by the city of Wykoff. Bike trails, trout fishing, Forestville State park, and cave exploration. There is kayaking and tubing 10 minutes away. Open over the winter months for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hunting and other winter activities. Playgrounds, restaurants, convenience / gas station all within walking distance. Located 40 miles south of Rochester in a town of 450 people.

Woodland Retreat, Full private walkout lower level

Peaceful retreat down gravel driveway 15 min from Mayo Clinic. Enjoy your own apartment with private backyard walkout entrance to the lower level of our home. You will have a bedroom, living area, kitchenette with mini fridge, microwave and toaster oven (no conventional stove/oven), bathroom w/ tub & shower, pingpong table, laundry, and patio with fire ring. You may hear piano music weekday afternoons, since I give lessons (usually 3-6 pm; a bit earlier in summer) NEW HEATED FLOORS w/thermostat

*Prairie Island Bungalow with Water Access*

Welcome to Prairie Island Bungalow (PIB)! Located on Prairie Island in Winona, this home provides the perfect, quiet getaway for work or play, and is your gateway to outdoor adventure in the Winona area. River access is available on our private dock next door! With thoughtful amenities including a fully-stocked kitchen (with coffee and tea!), plush linens, Smart TVs, games and books, a fire pit, snowshoes, and kayak and canoe rentals; we invite you to simply show up and enjoy your stay at PIB!

Relax, Recharge and Reconnect at The Hiding Place!

Nestled in the beautiful bluff country of SE Mn. THE HIDING PLACE is the perfect cozy retreat when you want to relax, reconnect & recharge! This private cottage sits on a 43 acre property, has a King sz. bed, fireplace, kitchenette, large deck, fire pit and more! Enjoy the onsite wooded hiking trails, golf across the highway at Ferndale Golf Club, enjoy the SE Mn. biking trail or tube/canoe/kayak the Root River- both only 2 miles away. Snowmobilers-jump right on the trail from the property!

River Road Abode: breathtaking river views

Entire 2 bedroom home with amazing views of the Mississippi from every room in the house. 3 unique decks to watch birds, barges, boats, bluffs and trains. Out front you can wave at people passing by on the Great River Road. Located near WI and MN state parks, wineries, breweries, and restaurants. Adventure outdoors or stay in and watch all the Mississippi has to offer from the private patio and decks. Trains pass by property day & night. Home is well insulated & ear plugs are provided.

Bluffside cottage with gorgeous views

Hill Street House is the quintessential river-town residence, located within walking distance of Fountain City's quaint downtown, legendary pubs, and riverfront, but just far enough from the highway and trains to still get a good night's sleep. Perched snuggly on the bluffside overlooking the Mississippi River, you'll see an ever-changing panorama of river boats, barges, and birds in flight against a backdrop of Minnesota bluffs in the distance and a jumble of rooftops below.

Bogus Valley Holm Country/Farm Pepin/Stockholm

Come to the country and enjoy lodging at quiet Bogus Valley Holm. Located in picturesque Bogus Valley between Pepin and Stockholm Wisconsin. This vintage home was built in the mid 1850s and has old world character architecture with the comforts of modern day amenities. The southern exposure enclosed front porch is the favorite gathering spot for most everyone that has stayed in the home. This 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath property has potential for sleeping up to 8 guests.

Nestling Pines Treehouse

Nestling Pines Treehouse is nestled amongst the Pine trees on a hill deep in the woods. There is designated parking for treehouse guest only. A 60 foot bridge starts your walk up the trail to the treehouse. Then a 250 foot gravel path leads you to this beautiful Treehouse. Has electricity, running hot/cold water, walk-in-shower, flushing toilet, 2 full size beds, fridge ,A/C, electric heat , ample kitchen amenities, toiletry items supplied, and housekeeping.

Hygge House | A Cozy Guesthouse

The Hygge (pronounced hyoo·guh) House is a tiny taste of Scandinavia in Southeastern Minnesota. What is Hygge? In short, it's a Scandinavian way of living that focuses on hunkering down and creating a safe, comforting and warm place to while away. My husband and I hand built the Hygge House with your comfort in mind. We love being cozy and having space to spend together so when the opportunity arose to renovate our studio, we wanted to share it!

Pleasant Pastures, Dakota MN

Get cozy and settle into this rustic space. Spend some time at our farm in SE MN enjoy watching the cattle graze, beautiful Ridge top sunrises & sunsets and enjoy an outdoor meal with one of our delectable steaks! This is a true working farm, our family operates 600 acres of crop land along with 200 head beef cattle, go ahead and check out the cattle and pigs, or take a hike through our 3 miles of trails through our woodland!!

Woods Edge Cozy Retreat @Whispering Winds

Immerse yourself in nature & experience the magic of the lush gardens, free-roaming bunnies, fairy walkway, stargazing area w/ telescope, meditating in the Soul Garden, fishing in the fully stocked trout stream and more. 5 minute walk to City Park w/ frisbee golf, less than 0.5 miles to local restaurants & shops. Come relax, rejuvenate, and live out your best life at Whispering Winds Micro Retreat! (420 & pet friendly)

Cedar Loft is a tranquil retreat

If you are looking for a quiet retreat w/private entrance outside the city, you are home. Trees are outside every window with palpable serenity yet is still an easy ten-minute drive to downtown Rochester. This is a family-friendly place with crib and changing table. This is not a party house. It has a kitchenette so we will provide information to restaurants and grocery stores within 5 minutes.