French Island · La Crosse, Wisconsin

An island escape
you can reach
from downtown.

Island Cove Cottage offers quiet, comfortable lodging on the quiet shores of French Island — a short stroll from the heart of La Crosse.

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About

A small place
with a real sense of place.

Island Cove Cottage sits on French Island, one of the quietest pockets in the La Crosse area — just across the bridge from downtown, yet feeling worlds away.

We opened the cottage for travelers who want something different: a room with character, a neighborhood that feels like a destination, and the kind of stillness that makes a layover or a weekend feel like a retreat. No resort. No noise. Just a place to rest well.

Est. La Crosse, WI
Cozy cottage interior with natural light and simple furnishings
Detail of cottage exterior with greenery
The Stay

What to expect

Private & quiet

A self-contained space designed for rest. No shared walls with other guests, no communal corridors — just your own corner of the island.

Natural light

Large windows face the tree line and the river path. Morning light fills the room, and evenings are quiet enough to hear the water.

Close to everything

French Island is a five-minute drive from downtown La Crosse — the riverfront, restaurants, and the university are all within easy reach.

Cottage bedroom with soft linens and morning light
River view from French Island at golden hour
Peaceful garden path leading to the cottage
Cozy living space with simple decor and greenery
Aerial or wide view of French Island and the Mississippi River near La Crosse
Location

On the island.
Close to the river.

French Island sits between the upper and lower stretches of the Mississippi River, just west of downtown La Crosse. You're surrounded by water and tree-lined streets, but the city's best restaurants, the riverfront promenade, and the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse campus are all a short drive away.

Address: 1112 Bainbridge St, La Crosse, WI 54603

Phone: (608) 769-1908

Email: kellystrupp@yahoo.com

Contact

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Reach out to check availability or ask about the cottage. We respond within a day.

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