Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Pepin Depot Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Villa Bellezza - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Restaurants
VFW Lake City Post 8729 - 35 min drive
Chickadee Cottage Cafe - 35 min drive
Pickle Factory - 3 min walk
Homemade Cafe - 9 min walk
Rustic - 35 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Pepin Marina Retreat: Cottage Apartment with Deck
We are right across from the Pepin Marina and Beach, and steps away from the iconic Harbor View Cafe! You can book sailing and pontoon rides on the lake. The Pickle Factory, a waterfront grill and bar, features live music, bingo and more. Up the hill is the River Time bar, which also features live music and small plates. We are one mile away from the Villa Belleza Winery. There's lots to see and do along all the nearby river towns!
This cottage-style apartment has a large, private flower-filled deck over-looking the Pepin Marina in the quaint village of Pepin, Wisconsin. We have fast wifi and desk if you need a remote work retreat. (This can be rented solo or in combination with the street-level loft apartment (Pepin Marina Retreat: Street Level Loft Apartment)
We are based in Minneapolis, but occasionally be working out of the back commercial office (separate entrance). When possible, we'd love to meet you in person! Normally, it will be self check-in. Message us any time and we have local property managers available as well.
We are right across from the Pepin Marina and Beach, and steps away from the iconic Harbor View Cafe! You can book sailing and pontoon rides on the lake. The Pickle Factory, a waterfront grill and bar, features live music, bingo and more. Up the hill is the River Time bar, which also features live music and small plates. We are one mile away from the Villa Belleza Winery. There's lots to see and do along all the nearby river towns!
There is a reserved parking spot in the back for the 2nd floor apartment which is closest to the upper entrance. There is also ample street parking out front. If you park in front, there are 18 steps up the right-side walk way up to the 2nd floor apartment.
Pepin is along the Great River Road, with bluffs on one side and Lake Pepin on the other. And yes, a train runs along the river! It is called the Driftless Area of SW Wisconsin as it escaped the flattening effects of glaciers during the last ice age! Quaint river towns such as Maiden Rock, Stockholm, Nelson and Alma are on either side of Pepin, about 5 miles apart from each other. House Rules:
Quiet Hours: 10pm to 8am Please no shoes on carpeted areas Sleeping Occupancy: Up to 4 people No parties or events. You may have a small number of friends or family visit. No smoking of any kind.
You may request an early check-in or late check-out. We will try our best to accommodate, depending on our cleaner's schedule and other departures / arrivals.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, an ironing board, and a desk.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 797 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you used the cloth sun shade on the gazebo on the deck, please put it back in the retracted and secured position that you first found it in. The wind off the lake has damaged it int the past.
•place patio cushions back in weather-proof box on the deck.
•Close/lock the sliding door to the deck.
•leave washed dishesin drying rack.
•Place used towels in the tub or on bathroom floor.
•Leave beds unmade
•Leave curtains open for the plants.
•Garbage and recycling can go into the appropriately marked bins next to the parking space in the back of the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
Colorful Uptown Retreat Property
388874
Colorful Uptown Retreat Minneapolis
Colorful Uptown Retreat Property Minneapolis
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do near this apartment?
This apartment is located in Pepin, just steps from Lake Pepin and Pepin Marina, and within a short walk of Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum. You'll also find Villa Bellezza and Sportsman's Landing less than a mile away.
Will I be able to park at this apartment?
No, there isn't parking available at the apartment.
Is this apartment associated with a casino?
No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?
No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Pepin Marina Retreat: Cottage Apartment with Deck?
At this lakeside apartment, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some apartments, as well as a garden.
Does Pepin Marina Retreat: Cottage Apartment with Deck have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.
Does this apartment provide breakfast?
No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.
Are there rooms with balconies at Pepin Marina Retreat: Cottage Apartment with Deck?
Yes, every apartment at Pepin Marina Retreat: Cottage Apartment with Deck comes with a balcony.
Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jenna R.
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Jenna R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane L.
Oct 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is the best-equipped apartment I have ever stayed in. The kitchen has a well-stocked coffee bar with Kcups, teas, spices and sugar cubes. Freezer was filled with ice. Lots of dishes/cooking supplies/utensils. A cupboard in the bedroom has art supplies if you feel the urge to capture the view. They've lost one of the trees out front so the view is even better although the sun is more intense. There are lots of blankets and throws for sitting out on the deck stargazing. The apartment sits above a coffee/ice cream shop. A train track is across the street and they do run often but not that loud. and who can resist waving to engineers, counting cars and admiring the graffitti.
Diane L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Judy P.
Jun 14, 2019
Had a wonderful time!
Very nice neighborhood and fun just to walk around and see all the houses and shops. Close to parks and lakes. Our hosts were very accommodating and got me a pan I needed for a dish I wanted to make. I would love to come back some time!
Judy P.
10/10 Excellent
Em S.
Nov 26, 2018
Friendly, Clean, and Quiet
We loved this spot. Check in was super easy and the kitchen was even stocked with essentials which we really appreciated. This place feels more like a home and less like a rental. We were nervous to stay without any reviews on VRBO but the host is a super host on Air BnB and couldn't have been friendlier. Plenty of street parking available.