The Great River Retreat on Mississippi backwaters: views, modern & peaceful! | House in Alma

9.8 (67 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Alma House | The Great River Retreat on Mississippi backwaters: views, modern & peaceful!

3 Bedroom House in Alma

The Great River Retreat (main house to the currently rented guest House VRBO Listing #480979) nestled between the small riverside towns of Alma and Nelson, Wisconsin, this home sits on the backwaters of the Mississippi. It is fully furnished and every detail of the house has been redone in the past few years. Whether you enjoy your evenings sitting by the fireplace, watching a movie on the big screen, socializing by the bar, listening to the trains roll through on the beautifully screened porch (overlooking the river), or spend it by the campfire - you will find a way to cozy in! You'll notice our modern decor with an inviting outdoor touch throughout the home keeping it very comfortable along with the beautiful landscaping you'll enjoy as you make your way around the property. Spring of 2016, we took the 3 car garage and workout room and turned it into a HUGE rec room for a great place for our groups to gather and entertain without ever having to leave the property! Included in the rec room is a custom made bar, dart board, pool table and a social nook with 3 comfy couches to hang out and enjoy. The room above the rec room is a bonus room with additional sleeping (3 fulls and 3 twin beds) to accommodate larger groups.
If you're looking for an escape for larger groups check out our adjacent property (which is set up to sleep 6 comfortably) for availability and book them both!!
As a guest here, you’ll have access to the water and use of our dock so that you can fish, swim, or just relax. We have a few kayaks down by the water for your group to use and if you’d like, the Alma Marina is a quick 4 miles away and has pontoon rentals available.

The Great River Retreat on Mississippi backwaters: views, modern & peaceful! is located in Alma. The Great River Retreat on Mississippi backwaters: views, modern & peaceful! provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Fireplace/Heating, Parking, among other amenities. This House features Laundry, Fireplace/Heating, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Great River Retreat on Mississippi backwaters: views, modern & peaceful! has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 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 Alma has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Alma, 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
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
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, a first aid kit, 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

jodi m.
Oct 20, 2025 09:50:04 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: WE all loved your place!! There were the 7 of us that came to visit the area and to see the fall colors, we were all very comfortable, very family friendly atmosphere . The location was just beautiful. It could use some deep cleaning like the vents and windows and the inside cob webs, replace the burnt out light bulbs, lots of bugs in the light fixtures but it is that time of year. I myself clean for homes too so I look into these things way to much. overall very nice place. I did clean some inside windows myself, hope that was ok :)
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