Becwar House . . . at the Mississippi River

Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
$329 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Becwar House, a completely renovated and improved home that was built in 1905 and owned by our family since 1951. After purchasing the property from my family in July, 2020, I spent a full year renovating every room, bringing a refreshed look while maintaining the comfortable feel and character of an older family home.
The space
Improvements to the house included the removal of old space consuming radiators and the installation of a new state-of-the-art heating and cooling system, particularly designed for older homes. The new open floor plan on the first level is great for larger groups or families. You will also find many other modern conveniences of home:
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Free WiFI
• Washer/Dryer
• Comfortable beds
• Multiple spaces to gather in both large or small group settings
Guest access
AREA ATTRACTIONS
• Mississippi River – Becwar House is only two blocks from the river, with
access to a playground, picnic shelter, kayak and canoe rentals, and boat
launches
• Religious Services – St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church is across the street.
Also, the grade school playground is on the same block
• Downtown business area is within easy walking distance - 5 blocks

HOUSE OVERVIEW:

KITCHEN: This room was redesigned to provide more open space with all new appliances and lighting. If you’re looking to make some meals during your stay, you’ll find it’s well equipped with dishes, utensils, pots, pans, blender, coffee maker, etc., along with every appliance you’ll need, including a dish washer. It even includes a coffee station with free coffee (caffeinated and de-caffeinated) and filters, tea, condiments, and device recharging receptacles (4 USBs) and cable.

DINING ROOM: This a great room for meals and social gatherings with a large farmhouse style dining room table that seats 8 comfortably and a large buffet, soon to be stocked with plenty of board and card games.

BATHROOMS
• Bathroom 1 – Located on the first floor next to the kitchen with shower.
• Bathroom 2 – Located on the second floor with tub and shower. Please
note the vanity contains docking space and power sources
for both a hair dryer and a curler.

LAUNDRY: A full-sized stackable washer and dryer are located on the second floor in the hallway next to the master bedroom.

BEDROOMS
• Bedroom 1 – First floor bedroom has a queen size bed
• Bedroom 2 – Second floor West bedroom has two twin beds
• Bedroom 3 – Second floor South bedroom has a queen size bed
• Bedroom 4 – Second floor East master bedroom has a king size bed

LIVING ROOM: The living room is off of the dining room area on the first floor. It provides comfortable seating and ample lighting, plus a comfy sleeper sofa. This room also has a large 55” flat screen TV, free WiFi, and free access to YouTube TV, Prime Video, and Netflix.

PORCHES: The front porch provides a separate area to relax in a comfy chair to read a book or nap or for more private conversations away from the main living areas. It’s also has air conditioning vents for a comfortable guest setting. The back porch also provides addition space for two people to visit and sit for morning coffee.

OUTDOOR FEATURES
• Spacious new patio with gas grill and propane tank
• Patio furniture is in the works, but for now only a few lawn chairs. If you
have a larger group and enjoy relaxing outdoors together, you may want
to bring extra chairs
• Parking – long driveway provides ample room for multiple vehicles in
addition to street parking on both sides of this corner lot
Other things to note
No keys to lose or to return! This property provides secure, keyless entry with an August Smart Lock. You can lock and unlock the door with your smartphone, using a unique virtual key, or personal entry code issued to you for the duration of your stay.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Tiffany S.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Cute, charming little house with plenty of room for everyone. Clean and well stocked.

  • Brenda B.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Awesome home, quiet neighborhood. Able to walk or take a short drive to restaurants, bars, beautiful state park. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  • Tara W.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    We have a family get together every Labor Day in PDC. As our family grew we needed a larger place and The Becwar House at the Mississippi River has exceeded our needs and expectations. The house is beautiful and everyone feels welcomed and at home. Thank you again John for being a great host. See you next year!

  • Mary Beth B.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    It was a sister/SIL trip! We had a wonderful time! The Becwar house is a beautiful home with an “antiquish” feel. The house was clean and very well equipped with everything we’d need for our stay. The beds and furniture were very comfortable. We were walking distance to bars and wine and restaurants. John was quick to communicate from the start. We really appreciated him for everything. Thank you John! We’ll stay again if we’re in the area.

  • Christine R.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Our family of eight had a great time in Prairie du Chien! The house and yard were clean, the kitchen was well stocked, and the layout of the house and patio was perfect for small and large gatherings.

  • johanna p.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    A sweet, roomy house with the feel of aged and antiqued history, and yet modern touches and decor which was a delight for us on our short stay. This is our second stay at Becwar House and we would love to stay again if we come back to the Prairie du Chien area. John was very prompt in his communication. The house was immaculate..

  • Heather B.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    What a welcoming, comfortable, well appointed stay. Our family argued which part we liked best - the 4 season porch, the architectural elements, the location. It was the perfect stay for our extended family as we finished RAGBRAI.

  • darcy r.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Property was amazing.

  • Kimberly C.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful well kept old house. Would recommend and would stay again if in the area. Quick communication from the owner when I had a question before our stay.

  • Kevin H.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Great accommodations, with everything that we needed for a weekend with friends!

  • Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    Beautiful house that’s well taken care of and very comfortable!! Highly recommend staying there. Will likely book the same house when we return in the spring and summer!!

  • Willie L.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 18, 2025

    Beautiful & comfortable home. So many details that make all the difference. It's apparent that the house is loved & owner wants to make you feel comfortable and welcomed.Thank you for sharing your beautiful home! We'd love to come back!

  • Alexandra Z.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    We absolutely loved our stay at the Beckwar House. The house was clean, well-stocked and absolutely cozy and inviting for our family trip. It was obvious that much love went into the remodel of the former family home. We would absolutely stay again!

  • Kim M.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    A wonderful, well appointed home. We had everything we needed as we gathered for a family wedding. Six adults and three children fit seamlessly into this charming space. We have never stayed in a vrbo that provided supplies with such attention to detail. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Jeremy L.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Clean, well equipped and met or needs for the weekend we were in town for a family wedding.

  • LeAndra H.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Four bedrooms and 5 beds, plus a fold out sofa gives plenty of privacy and space for girls weekend! Bathrooms upstairs and down is a must when we rent, so that was great. One of the cleanest and most tastefully decorated places I've rented.

  • Pam D.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Wonderful accommodations and location. Owner was very quick to respond to any questions. Would stay again.

  • Robin H.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    We just loved this home! It has such a nice blend of original hardwood floors, amazing wide trim and floor board as well as an updated kitchen with full amenities. John, the owner and host, provided everything we needed and beyond. Plenty of pots and pans, baking dishes, spices, utensils, coffee maker as well as coffee, filters. You really don't need to bring anything other than your clothes, and personal items. The home was very clean, there was a cozy front porch perfect for morning coffee, reading, or even doing some remote work. Internet was fast. We had no problems with multiple devices. Beds were very comfortable. We were in a nice part of town, and had no problems walking in the evening. There was a small inlet that was about 2 or 3 blocks away where one could rent bikes, or kayaking. John replied quickly when we had a few questions. We highly recommend this home, and hope to be able to stay again in the future. Side note, some nice places to go: Jones Black Angus, The Barn, Pikes Peak, Lansing, up the River Road for possible eagle sightings.

  • Larry R.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    Everything was great! This is a fantastic place to stay and I would recommend it to anyone.

  • Ernest H.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    Very clean and nice accomodations. Quiet neighborhood. Nice to find 4 bedrooms at a fair price with a dining room table big enough to accomodate all of us. Nicely stocked kitchen. Only suggestion might be to have an extra hand rail section at the top of the stairwell to aid us seniors.

  • Barbara S.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    We came for the Prairie Dog Bluesfest and found so much more. A beautiful town with many activities and lovely people.

  • johanna p.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    The house was just right for our 4-sister getaway. It was a delightful step back in time as it reminded us of an old country farmhouse from our youth, yet had been decorated and updated to be very comfortable and enjoyable for our 3-day stay. Good attention to everything needed for guests and yet gave us plenty of room for our own supplies/luggage. We enjoyed the neighborhood for a walk and the closeness to shopping and restaurants and also Pike's Peak State Park. Loved it and will stay here again if we choose this area for our next get together!!!

  • John M.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    A perfect spot for my wife and I to meet up with our children for her father’s 90th birthday party. One of most well stocked vacation rentals we have ever stayed in and a super convenient location close to the water and downtown Prairie. Bookmarked for next time!

  • Anna C.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    We recently stayed at the Becwar house while in town for a wedding/family reunion. The house was excellent! Very clean, comfortable and great location. The host was great and very accommodating to a last minute change. We will definitely be returning!

  • Kevin V.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    Beautiful property great location we will be using it next time we come to visit

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$329+
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