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

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Cochrane, WI

Buena Vista Park14 min drive
Winona State University31 min drive
St. Mary's University of Minnesota36 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

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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.

What's nearby

Danzinger Vineyards - 11 min drive
Buena Vista Park - 14 min drive
Winona State University - 31 min drive
Minnesota Marine Art Museum - 32 min drive
St. Mary's University of Minnesota - 36 min drive

Getting around

Winona Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

NorthEnd Pub & Grill - 4 min drive
River Ratz Saloon - 2 min drive
Pier 4 Cafe - 10 min drive
Fire & Ice - 10 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 50 lb 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).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

25 Feb 2024

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.

28 June 2023

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

Will return

Will stay again

Stayed 84 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

26 Sept 2022

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

5 Sept 2022

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.

4 July 2022

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

About the host

Hosted by John Rosenow

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.