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Historic Farmhouse near Taliesin, APT, Wisconsin River

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A well-maintained lawn with a paved path leading to a building with a red roof.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view, and a wall with a bulletin board.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a patterned rug.
A dining room with a long table set for six, wooden chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A small cabin surrounded by snow-covered trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Spring Green, WI
  • Place, Wisconsin River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tower Hill State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, American Players Theatre
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1: main floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2: main floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3: upstairs

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4: upstairs rear

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Loft with one twin bed and sleepable cushioned benches

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Main floor bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs bath

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Farmhouse near Taliesin, APT, Wisconsin River

Aldebaran Farm was owned by Frank Lloyd Wright's uncle James Lloyd-Jones. Young Wright spent boyhood summers there working on his uncle's farm and falling in love with the valley where he would later build his own home. It's said that from the upper front window of the house, he could see the sites of Taliesin, the masterpiece he built for himself; Unity Chapel, whose ceiling represents his first work as an architect; and Hillside School, which he designed for his aunts and later made the headquarters of his architectural fellowship.

The Main House is available for rental year-round. It is heated, air conditioned, and powered with 100% solar electricity. It sleeps up to 12 and has a fully equipped kitchen and a huge table that seats 10 comfortably for dinner. It's perfect for theater weekends, family reunions, and relaxing getaways. The property is 17 acres, with walking paths, picturesque outbuildings, and spectacular views of the Jones Valley. It's minutes away from American Players Theatre, the Wisconsin River, the Springs golf course, and the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitors Center.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Cleanup and departure: Please wash and dry dishes, strip beds, place used linens in laundry bag(s), bag garbage, close and lock windows and doors.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1893752vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Spring Green

Located in Spring Green, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Tower Hill State Park and Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center and Spring Green General Store. Buckeridge's Home and Gallery and Folklore Village are also worth visiting. Rafting and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Spring Green, WI

What's nearby

  • Wisconsin River - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tower Hill State Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Spring Green General Store - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • American Players Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Spring Green Golf Course - 6 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wisconsin Riverside Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Reunion - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shifflet's Bar & Riverside Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Shed - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Farmhouse near Taliesin, APT, Wisconsin River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Farmhouse near Taliesin, APT, Wisconsin River ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Farmhouse near Taliesin, APT, Wisconsin River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Farmhouse near Taliesin, APT, Wisconsin River ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Farmhouse near Taliesin, APT, Wisconsin River located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Wisconsin River, Tower Hill State Park and American Players Theatre. Spring Green Golf Course and Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful place to take the kids. everything was super clean. plenty of towels, bedding, places where we all could visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great time!

Was just as described. Close to all activities and peaceful place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

Perfect location for a group of family and friends to stay. very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic place

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We (5 sisters) stayed at this historic farmhouse that was built in the 1860's. The house was perfect fit for all of us--we each had our own room and space. A favorite place to sit and relax was the patio out back in the morning, listening to all the birds singing while we sipped our coffee! The property is gorgeous, nestled into the rolling hills and valleys of the "driftless area". I felt like I was living in a painting; simply breathtaking! You can see Taliesen, just across the way. This house is really cool--historic home built in 1860's and where FLW's Uncle lived and farmed. I can just imagine that if the walls could talk, the stories they would tell! Current owner was always easy to get in touch with and responded immediately to any of our questions. We loved our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great farmhouse by Spring Green

This was a really great house to stay in by Spring Green. We had our two kid’s families with us as we were in town for a wedding. The space worked out great. The setting and the property were beautiful and the house was well apportioned. I recommend it and will stay here again. And it’s really close to APT and the resort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was fantastic. Quiet, peaceful, and full of charm. The location to architectural history was really great. Loved the history of the property and the vibe of the house. For bird lovers, there are a lot of species around and their songs surround you like a disney story. Would stay here again.My only criticism, which has nothing to do with the rental, was the BUGS. It was hard to enjoy the outside of the property due to the relentless attack from the local bugs. We did have bug spray, but sometimes you just want to step outside into the sun for a little bit without coating yourself in spray. Thanks again for letting us stay on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Thanks for being great guests and leaving such a nice review. And sorry about the bugs! They seem to come in waves--sometimes a problem, other times not, and we've never been able to predict from week to week. Country liviing! Come back and we'll instruct them to say away.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location...needs simple improvements

Location was marvelous Could use new towels Could use new coffee pot Could use better living room furniture Could use brighter lighting Could use outdoor furniture
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

awesome

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Picturesque cabin

The property is in a gorgeous location. It was clean and well-heated (we were there in early Fall). It is a rural location, but very close to Taliesin, among other things. The house reminded us of staying at a camp lodge or your grandparents' cabin. Great fireplace. We were a group of ladies who were there to tour the area for the annual Fall Art Tour and it met our needs completely! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Family Space

The Farmhouse was perfect for our family gathering! We had my mother, my husband and me, and my two children and their significant others. The house accommodated us all very comfortably. We cooked wonderful meals together and play games while enjoying a roaring fire. I highly recommend! Be sure to tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin - which you can see right outside the windows of the farmhouse. Being in this space gave us an even fuller appreciation of his inspiration from this beautiful valley. The hosts were wonderful as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Beds poor on main level

Sleeping was difficult do to very poor sagging bed. Mosquitoes were unbelievably horrendous
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
So sorry for the bad sleep! Which bed(s) are you talking about, we'll look into it. Sorry, no mosquitoes do not obey us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

I booked the house for a long weekend we always spend with my husband, his brothers and their families. We weren't the first ones to arrive and when we did they were like "you guys, I can't believe how amazing this place is". There was plenty of room for everyone, even the 5 kids. There was room for all of us to eat together at the huge table, and we spent evenings sitting on the front porch while the kids ran up and down the hill catching lightning bugs. The house was close to sights and things to do, but felt very rural in the best way. 100% would come stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and grounds. Very convenient for American Players Theatre and Taliesin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming home in a gorgeous setting. Created a lovely backdrop for some quality family time. Convenient to APT, Taliesin and Spring Green Art Fair. Highly recommend and look forward to coming back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Getaway to Connect with Family

We really enjoyed our family getaway at this property! There were plenty of activities to bond and disconnect from devices. The historical significance of the property also adds to the excitement! Lots of fun excursions close to the property from hiking to Frank Lloyd Wright properties. Very clean with everything we needed for our stay. Have already recommended this property to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space and location

Property as described. Unique spot for exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of heaven

Interesting historic house in one of my favorite places on earth, includes a wonderful library of history, art, architecture and literature, and a cozy fireplace. Great hiking nearby. Responsive and accommodating management. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Spacious home with room enough space for our family and friends! Worked out wonderfully for having great food at the large dinner table. The many comfy chairs and padded benches were great for playing games and reading. Outside there was a terrific sledding hill. Located minutes from the House On The Rock! All around great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway

Thank you so much for sharing your very homey and historical farmhouse. We love the location, the local beauty and the opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. We are big fans of Frank Lloyd Wright. Taliesin in the history of the farmhouse were of great interest to us. We were glad we finally had the opportunity to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

We had a great little getaway with some friends and family. We visited the house on the rock and the Cave of the Mounds since they were nearby. The property is amazing along with it’s historical value and ties to Frank Lloyd Wright. We had the best time just relaxing and enjoying our time together. The host was very responsive to our questions and accommodating to make our stay a pleasant one!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

We enjoyed our long weekend here so much. The property is beautiful. Very relaxing and peaceful, and we loved watching all the birds around the property. The house is close to state parks and the river for good kayaking and hiking. We also enjoyed fires in the beautiful stone fireplace. Definitely plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation-Nature-Art

Enjoyed the relaxation of the property site. Reading books while drinking local wine from Botham Vineyard. The stars are amazing at night. We liked the local shops such as Opalman and the artists galleries. Talieson is worth the tour price. We hung out at the sandbars on the Wisconsin River though you can rent kayak or canoe too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We enjoyed our stay, property was just as listed. There was plenty of room and the yard was great for the kids to run around. Thanks for a great stay, we look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Frank Lloyd Wright Country

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Aldebaran Farm. Plenty of room for us as well as everything you need in the kitchen and bathrooms. Very close to Taliesin, can even see the barn in the distance from the front porch. If you are a birder, don’t forget your binoculars, there are so many birds on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mike Lenehan

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We're a retired writer-editor (Mike) and nurse midwife (Mary) who split our time between Chicago and Spring Green. Our family and friends enjoyed this house as a rental for years before we were able to purchase it in 2003. In 2016 we rehabbed the barn to the south for our own use and now we are pleased to share our Main House and this spectacular valley with others.

Why they chose this property

The Jones Valley (as it is called) is beautiful, well-protected, and historically and architecturally significant. We are directly across the road from Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece Taliesin and from a marsh and hillside populated by frogs, sandhill cranes, and grazing cattle. We're a longish walk and a quick drive from the Frank Lloyd Wright visitors' center and the Wisconsin River, and very close to the world-class American Players Theatre.

What makes this property unique

Aldebaran Farm is one of the few rentals in the area that will accommodate a large group (up to 12 people, depending on your sleeping arrangements). It's popular for family reunions, wedding groups, and theater weekends.
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