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Clarance Gonstead Guest Cottage, Prairie Style, Stone & Tide Water Cypress

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A covered patio area with stone flooring, a wooden ceiling, and stone walls. There are potted plants with red flowers and a grill station.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden walls, a stone fireplace, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A stone planter with red flowers and green foliage, a stone wall with hanging ferns, and a bicycle in the background.
A stone house with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a comfortable seating area with a couch and armchair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Mt. Horeb Area Museum

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Mt Horeb, WI
  • Place, Mt. Horeb Station
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt. Horeb Area Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

Office

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mount Horeb

Located in Mount Horeb, this cottage is in the city centre. Mt. Horeb Area Museum and Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Norsk Golf Club and Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard Area. Howard Himsel Park and Waltz Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Mt Horeb, WI

What's nearby

  • Mt. Horeb Station - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mt. Horeb Area Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mount Horeb Village Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mount Horeb Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 29 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grumpy Troll Brew Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mt Vernon Tap - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clarance Gonstead Guest Cottage, Prairie Style, Stone & Tide Water Cypress pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Clarance Gonstead Guest Cottage, Prairie Style, Stone & Tide Water Cypress?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Clarance Gonstead Guest Cottage, Prairie Style, Stone & Tide Water Cypress?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clarance Gonstead Guest Cottage, Prairie Style, Stone & Tide Water Cypress?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Clarance Gonstead Guest Cottage, Prairie Style, Stone & Tide Water Cypress located?

Located in the heart of Mount Horeb, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Garfield Park and Grundahl Park. Mt. Horeb Station and Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 263 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. Terrific hosts! Super nice and helpful.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Such an interesting and enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Gonstead Guest Cottage

Very unique structure, nice stay, very personable hosts. Mt. Horeb is a very charming small town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

The cottage was beautiful,clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gonstead stay

The property is well kept. The gallery was well placed. The hosts were very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Space!

Joyce and Phil were awesome, we loved our stay and will be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

Cottage was cozy and comfortable. Close to bike trails and downtown. Friendly host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great retreat

What a wonderful, completely unique cottage in a fantastic spot for cycling, hiking, and jaunting around downtown Mt Horeb. The most architecturally significant and interesting place we've ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific!

Really fun to stay in this historic cottage. Enjoyed chatting with the hosts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

How great to spend three nights over Thanksgiving in the Gonstead guest house. Super cozy spot enabled us to spread out a bit just a walk away from home base. So comfortable and what a unique property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a wonderful stay

It was a unique little guest house to stay in. The hosts were very accommodating. We enjoyed sitting outside for our meals. We were close to town, so we could walk. It was a very nice setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Joyce and Phil have were warm and welcoming. My wife and I felt right at home.

We were able to relax at the end of the day after heading out to see local and regional attractions. We had a lot of fun in the area and staying at the cottage let us feel more in touch with the attractions we went to see than just staying at a hotel, can't beat the spaces indoor and outdoor either.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip down memory lane

We had a very delightful stay at the Gonstead guest house. The hostess and host were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing vacation

The cottage was so unique! Atmosphere was very relaxing. Phil and Joyce are proud of their property and are excellent hosts. It was a short walk to Main Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool, relaxing space and great hosts

We were in Madison area for some graduations and found this gem to stay at. The owners are friendly and helpful and maintain the cottage really well with plenty of amenities. Nice and close to Main Street to walk around easily. The gardens on the property are gorgeous and relaxing to sit in. Would love to stay here again for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Celebration

Unbelievable hostsPhil and Joyce! Wonderful property and so close to downtown! Will hopefully visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay in Mt. Horeb

The hosts, Joyce & Phil are very friendly & welcoming. We had a wonderful time & are glad we had the chance to stay at this unique, historical property. It is only a few blocks from downtown & the Military Ridge bike trail. Lots of other attractions nearby in the very scenic driftless area of Wisconsin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home and small town.

Trip to Madison for a memorial service and chose to stay out of the hustle and bustle of Madison, and chose this home in Mt. Horeb. Wonderful place, Wonderful hosts, and Wonderful small town. Probably the only trip we'll ever make to Wisconsin but our stay here made it a memorable one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2021
Well that's a first, the lowest rating we've ever recieved and a great review? I think you don't understand the point system.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible

This is a one of a kind property! Amazing architecture. Our hosts were great. Even took us on a bike ride on the military ridge trail. We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Buckeye Fans

Stayed the weekend at this awesome little place in a little slice of heaven called Mt Horeb. Wonderful hosts and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mt. Horeb/Clarance Gonstead Getaway Trip

Historic, very quiet, cozy place to enjoy a getaway trip. Phil and Joyce were one of the best hosts we have had the pleasure to meet. The guest house had everything we needed, and enjoyed the music system in the guesthouse! We took in the shops in Mt. Horeb and took a short trip and visited Baraboo. A great place for a couple to stay and enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at a great place

We really enjoyed our 3 day stay here. Joyce and Phil are such gracious hosts. The cottage is a perfect place for 2 people. Everything you need is on hand. The grounds of the property are beautiful and downtown Mt Horeb is walking distance with its restaurants and bars. I hope we can stay again sometime, and would definitely recommend it to others
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay at Mt. Horev

Was a lovely stay at a very unique property. Those with an interest in prairie style architecture will love it. Even if you don't, we love the driftless area, with rolling hills & farms & rivers. The drive to New Glarus is short and BEAUTIFUL.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mount Pleasure

If you would have to pick a place to 'groundhog day' this would be it. Wouldn't mind going to bed and waking up to another day at what we called Mount Pleasure. Big, beautiful, best hosts in town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Worth it!

Phil and Joyce were wonderful hosts and the guest cottage was a gem to stay in! The design of the cottage was rich in history and all the amenities were clean and functional. The location is convenient with a short walk to downtown and trails. The stay was absolutely worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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