Quiet Cottage in the Valley with Outdoor Sauna | House in Winona

10.0 (34 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Winona House | Quiet Cottage in the Valley with Outdoor Sauna

2 Bedroom House in Winona

Nestled in the bluffs of Winona, Minnesota, The Driftless Retreat is a cottage in the valley just one mile from Saint Mary's University and a 10 minute drive to downtown Winona and the Mississippi River.
The cottage features a private front and back entrance, large backyard, and woodburning fireplace.
Our hope is that The Driftless Retreat is just that, a retreat away from the every day. We believe that every detail matters and take pride in making your time here relaxing and enjoyable.
The space
The Driftless Retreat is located along Gilmore Valley Road. There is a steep shared driveway and the cottage is first home on the left. The space includes two bedrooms with a king and queen bed. There's also a pull out bed in the sofa in the living room. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and a coffee and tea bar along with typical cooking items. The bathroom has a rain shower and hand held shower head. We supply all natural Public Goods shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and hand soap. There is a medicine cabinet and storage closet in the bathroom where you will find towels for each guest. A washer and dryer is available for guest use at no cost. There are two televisions on the property in the living room and master bedroom with access to Netflix. Finally, there's a beautiful wood burning fire place in the living room for small fires on cold evenings.
Guest access
We will send you a code before check-in that will get you in the front and back door.
Other things to note
Be careful as you leave the driveway as it is steep.
This property uses a surveillance device (smart doorbell) and is only used for security purposes.

Quiet Cottage in the Valley with Outdoor Sauna is located in Winona. Quiet Cottage in the Valley with Outdoor Sauna provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Laundry, TV, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Laundry, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Quiet Cottage in the Valley with Outdoor Sauna has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Winona has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Winona, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
  • Books
General
  • Recycling
  • Composting
  • Desk chair
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Spa
  • Sauna

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Kerry S.
Jun 27, 2025 01:35:47 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: My son and I stayed here three nights so that we could attend his orientation at Saint Mary's University. We learned a lot about the area on foot, and coming back to this cottage at the end of the day was always a great relief! Very relaxing; it fit our needs perfectly.
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