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Cozy Redstone Cottage on WI River- pets welcome!

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Exterior
Visible sign to guide to you the driveway.
Outdoor dining
Living space with working fireplace
Fireplace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mazomanie, WI
  • Place, Wisconsin River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Norbert's Church
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Wollersheim Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Redstone Cottage on WI River- pets welcome!

Fully furnished vacation cottage, located on the lower Wisconsin Riverway. UNWIND by taking a short walk down our path to our private Wisconsin River shoreline. RELAX, have a seat and feel the calm of the river flowing while you enjoy a fire in the pit and take in the sunset. Pause by the pond fed by an artesian spring trickling over the rock ledges. Think deeply as you walk the labyrinth. Identify the species of birds in the sanctuary or catch a glimpse of eagles, white pelicans, geese, turtles, deer and much more. ENJOY the creation around you.

Originally, this cottage was an Army officer's barracks at Truax Field, Madison, WI during WWII. It was moved to this Wisconsin River location in the 1970s. A family lived here until it was renovated in 2006 as a vacation rental.

MONTHLY STAYS ONLY OF 30 NIGHTS OR MORE

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cleaning fee $70 Pet fee $200 Damage Deposit $200 MONTHLY STAYS ONLY OF 30 NIGHTS OR MORE

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1395702vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mazomanie

Located in Mazomanie, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wollersheim Winery and Lake Wisconsin Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Devil's Lake and Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area. Snorkelling and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Mazomanie, WI

What's nearby

  • Wisconsin River - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • St. Norbert's Church - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Wollersheim Winery - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Scentral Bark Dog Park - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Great Sauk State Trail - 13 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vintage Brewing Company Sauk Prairie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪On The Rox - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Redstone Cottage on WI River- pets welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Redstone Cottage on WI River- pets welcome!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Redstone Cottage on WI River- pets welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Redstone Cottage on WI River- pets welcome!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Redstone Cottage on WI River- pets welcome! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of St. Norbert's Church, Prairie Clinic and Glacial Lake Wisconsin. Wollersheim Winery and Scentral Bark Dog Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Diane P.

very nice stay

We had a wonderful time at the Redstone Cottage. The cottage was VERY clean and comfortable. The property is pretty and peaceful. The location was great---close to Devil's Lake (awesome hiking) and restaurants and you still felt like you were getting away from it all. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2020
Glad you were able to enjoy one of the area's great natural features, Devil's Lake State Park. granite step trails up the rock face are awesome treks! The colors should be at their peak so hurry on over to take it all in! Marilyn McFarlane-owner
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8/10 Good

Joyce W.

New Year's Stay

We had a great time here. The location is great. We explored Sauk City and Prairie du Sac, drove around on back roads and saw an eagle very close up, and a huge flock of turkeys. Saw 4 deer in the yard and actually saw someone canoeing on the river. The fireplace was amazing - we enjoyed a lot of fires. On New Year's Day we, of course, wanted to watch the Packers - the TV was extremely small and had no remote - not the best experience. If it hadn't been for the game we probably wouldn't have minded the TV.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2020
Glad you had such a good time and the "wildlife" cooperated and gave you some good views! As we manage the woodland, the dead trees yield an abundance of firewood that my husband splits for our guests. Regarding the TV...the small television was left by the previous owner and we've continued the encouragement to "unplug" and enjoy the outdoors.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

A True Retreat!

I made this reservation from 5000 miles away and thankfully have no regrets! The Redstone Cottage along the Wisconsin River is a great place for peace and relaxation with family. Small but not too small, all elements are provided including books, maps, movies and games. The fish and frog pond provided great amusement to our small children and the riverside firepits were terrific at night while gazing at the clear starry sky. The house sits close to a county road but not too busy and with windows closed you barely know it's there. The 2min walk through the woods to the river through pathways and across bridges prepares you for the vantage along the river's banks. Well maintained grounds and house! Neighboring cottage is far enough away to not impinge on your own privacy and each have their own firepit. Comfortable beds and soft bathroom linens. It was hot & humid during our stay so the air conditioning was very welcome. Bring plenty bug spray and flashlights. Location was also great! 5 minutes from Sauk City and canoe/kayak river rentals. Maybe 30min to Baraboo and 15min from there to the Dells and 30min to West Madison makes for easy daytrips without having to stay in cities. I had excellent owner communication throughout the reservation period and stay. Listing, description and amenities all accurate to a T! I'd definitely recommend staying at Redstone! Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2020
Thank you for your kind words! We will restock the flashlights and bug spray! It's Wisconsin!
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Comfortable cabin with great views of the Wisconsin River

We had a great visit in this beautiful retreat. The cabin had an open-concept, was very comfortable, and had a fully-stocked kitchen that made it easy to prepare meals. We gathered around the dining room table throughout the day to eat, talk, play games, and enjoy the space. When we went outside we appreciated the peaceful setting, the serene grounds, as well as calm overlooks and access to the river. We had easy access (5-10 minutes away!) to Sauk City and Prairie du Sac to shop for groceries, get dessert at Culvers, and simply go for a drive. Most importantly, the owners were responsive to ensure that we had an enjoyable stay. Wisconsin River Retreat was a wonderful getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2020
Thank you for your review! Glad we could share our little piece of riverbank with you!
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8/10 Good

Anne S.

Great!

Your property was PERFECT for our needs. Loved the ambiance and amenities! All four of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would most definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you for all your prompt feedback and follow through. You were courteous, gracious and honest.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2020
Thank you for your kind response. We're creating a FAQ email to send to upcoming guests using some of the questions you brought up. We appreciate the inquiries! DIck and Marilyn McFarlane-owners
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10/10 Excellent

Carissa F.

A perfect Wisconsin River retreat!

Truly a great time! My husband and I stayed here a Sunday to Friday and had a great time. The place was very tidy and cozy… nothing fancy, but perfect for the location because you’ll want to spend a lot of time outside. All kitchen items you could possibly need are provided, charcoal was even provided! Lots of wood available, which was great because we were out watching the beautiful sunsets from the river with a nice fire going almost every night. The house is right off of the road, but it didn’t bother us as it’s not very busy and doesn’t create much noise. A great location, we’ll definitely be back! We used Black Hawk River Runs for kayak rentals. They dropped two kayaks off for us to use for the week and then picked us up down river on Thursday. It was so nice and easy to just lower the kayaks down into the river and then paddle up and down river, around the islands, and then to a sandbar to take in some sun and to splash around in the water. The cottage is in a perfect area for doing little day trips to the cute towns close by and Madison. We went to Middleton and had the best cupcakes at Bloom Bake Shop, enjoyed the Mustard Museum, and had fantastic pizza from Villa Dolce (and that’s coming from Chicago folks who have spent a lot of time in Italy!). New Glarus is always a great trip too where we enjoyed the brewery (obviously), the best fondue in the world from the Glarner Stube, tasty treats from Maple Leaf Cheese and Chocolate Haus, and just taking in the little shops! If you feel like making a trip for some amazing meat to grill one night, head into Madison and hit up the Conscious Carnivore. The two things I would mention are: 1. Bring LOTS of bug spray and Citronella candles. The bugs are not as bad up by the house, or once you’re down by the river with a fire going, but they are horrible in the wooded are in between. 2. The kitty visitors you will probably have do have a home. One looked so old and weak that my husband and I were about to just adopt/rescue/take her, but the neighbors ended up letting us know that she is their 18 y/o cat named Bubbles. The two kitties were super friendly, so it was kind of nice to have a little furry company when out on the patio or down by the fire. 
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2020
Yes, there are many great places to visit in southern Wisconsin. Many are right in Sauk Prairie like Wollersheim Winery and Distillery, Carr Valley Cheese and Wyttenbach Meats! And the cats are well taken care of by their owners, next door. They just love to watch the fish in our pond!
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8/10 Good

Heather W.

Charm and calm

The cabin is lovely - nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable and cozy. We loved the property and would have been happy to spend our entire vacation on the river bank or next to the fish pond. Watching the sunset over the river was the perfect way to the end the day. Pack lots of mosquito spray - the bugs scoffed at our essential oils so be sure and bring spray that will keep them away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2020
Glad you paused long enough to catch a sunset! They are gorgeous! Thanks for the tip...we'll stock some mosquito spray to share with guests.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location

Stayed July 2nd & 3td. The cabin is close to Devils lake state park plus the property is on the WI River. The grounds were very pretty too. Location location location! It worked out very well for us. We would stay here again. The cabin is old but very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2020
Thank you for your positive comments! And you're right! Redstone Cottage is old! In another life, it was home to Army officers during WWII at Truax Field, Madison, WI. In the 70's when the base transitioned to Air National Guard two of these cabins were moved to their present location on the Wisconsin River. They were private residences for many years and after some updates have been available as vacation rentals since 2006. Original hardwood floors and 16 pane windows.
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Cute cabin, lovely outside space

The inside of the cabin was more than adequate but what really set it apart was the outside space. There is a cute little fish pond and a couple of fire pits right on the river. Plenty of fire wood for the pits and the fireplace inside. We used the charcoal grill with provided charcoal and lighters. We were there on a couple's weekend and liked it so much I booked it again for a trip with my mother and kids before we left. We took a day and rented kayaks to go down the river 12 miles. Totally worth it- we saw a ton of turtles, cranes, bald eagles and more. Don't forget sunblock and bug repellent!
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2020
We're glad you enjoyed our "little piece of riverbank." Hopefully, you caught a sunset with your fire on the river. And by the way, the black and white fish in the pond has a name...Oreo! I'm glad the wildlife was out to greet you!

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