Destination Driftless- A Trailside Retreat

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Darlington, WI

Yellowstone Lake State Park26 min drive
Apple Canyon Lake45 min drive
Eagle Ridge Resort64 min drive
Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

sunrise

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

The den

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Woodland retreat

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main level

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Our eclectic farm house is nestled in the driftless region of SW Wisconsin! From the relaxing front porch you can occasionally watch the Amish strolling on horse and buggy, catch a great sunset over the rolling hills, or stargaze at night. We are located directly on the cheese county ATV/Snowmobile route so motor sports enthusiast can access this amenity directly off the driveway. Located within 20-35 min of several quaint tourist towns to include Galena , New Glarus, Monroe, Mineral Point,

The space
Guest have full access to the house. In addition we have a great outdoor space to include grilling, hammocks, yard games, tree swings, fire pits, outdoor projector for watching movies and making s’mores.

Guest access
Guest have full access to the house. In addition we have a great outdoor space to include grilling, hammocks, yard games, tree swings, fire pits, outdoor projector for watching movies and making s’mores.

Other things to note

Our home is a 100 year old farm house and runs on a septic system. Please only use the toilet paper provided (single ply) and please DO NOT flush anything other than waste and toilet paper down the toilet. This will cause a backup.

NOTE:
Please note that the front porch is a three season porch and may not hold a comfortable temperature during the cold winter months. Also note, that the three season porch baseboards should be kept on medium heat and not high, otherwise the breaker may pop.

Another quirk with our old farmhouse are the main floor bathroom pipes. They have a tendency to freeze during extended periods of below freezing weather. This might make the main level bathroom unusable for winter stays. In order to prevent freezing ( if operational during winter stays ), please leave faucets in the main floor bathroom on a slow drip.

Remembering these things will make your stay more enjoyable!

Property manager

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Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Per special request 100 dollar fee.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Please note garage is for personal use with the exception of garbage cans

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

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

Darlington

This holiday home is located in Darlington. Badger Mine and Museum and Nick Engelbert's Grandview are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course and American Wine Project. Travelling with kids? Consider Roelli Cheese Haus and Mineral Point Railroad Museum.

Darlington, WI

What's nearby

Yellowstone Lake State Park - 26 min drive
Apple River Canyon State Park - 41 min drive
New Glarus Brewing Company - 44 min drive
Apple Canyon Lake - 45 min drive
Eagle Ridge Resort - 64 min drive

Getting around

Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

Legends - 14 min drive
Casey's General Store - 15 min drive
China King - 13 min drive
Rocks Pour House - 13 min drive
Corner Bar/Carryout Pizza - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Destination Driftless- A Trailside Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Destination Driftless- A Trailside Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destination Driftless- A Trailside Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Destination Driftless- A Trailside Retreat located?

Set in Darlington, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Roelli Cheese Haus, Yellowstone Lake State Park and Toy Train Barn. Apple River and Apple River Canyon State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

melissa t.

28 August 2023

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

Loved location

Wondering location not far from the ATV trails loved the old farm house feel and decor will definitely stay again hopefully longer next time !!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Anita D.

19 August 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice hosts and location, house needs work

The hosts are very helpful and nice. The house has some nice features. The location is gorgeous However, we were not comfortable with the condition of the house--holes in the wall behind many outlets, old-fashioned wiring with electricity going from lightbulbs to power strips. I wouldn't bring toddlers again as there are too many decorative items within reach. If you do bring small children, bring your own plates, etc. for them as the beautiful dinnerware provided is not appropriate for kids. Also bring outdoor toys; there's a beautiful yard for kids.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

18 August 2023

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

Very Enjoyable Stay

Six of us stayed three nights in this roomy, comfortable farmhouse in the "middle of nowhere", that was delightfully quiet & serene. Except for the occasional milk-truck, with friendly drivers who waved, and a few ATV/UTV's, there is little traffic, especially after daytime hours.This is definitely farm country. All the bedrooms are on the 2nd floor, but we managed quite well ever though our ages run from 70 to 78. You just learn to be efficient with your trips upstairs. The sleeping arrangements were quite comfortable. The first floor living space was quite large with multiple rooms, comfortable seating & a large table for game-playing. The host was very responsive to questions and always quick to respond. I look forward to visiting this area again and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

22 June 2023

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

Great for 4 wheeling

The place is spacious inside and there are outdoor fire pits as well to be able to enjoy the outdoors.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

13 May 2023

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

Lovely Old Farmhouse

Home is charming and cutely decorated. Comfortable beds, spacious bathrooms. We hosted a large family gathering. Weather didn’t allow for use of the nice outdoor space, but there was plenty of space inside for everyone to hang out in and visit comfortably for many hours. Large kitchen area perfect for serving meals to a crowd. Host was easy to reach and quick to respond. We will stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023