Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven

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Cabin

Early morning fog near the parking area.

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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Hillpoint, WI

American Players Theatre
‪32 min drive‬
The House on the Rock
‪40 min drive‬
Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Book a getaway to relax, hike, and enjoy the peace and quiet of our beautiful area, or to enjoy trout fishing in the local trout stream.

Private, air-conditioned, fully furnished, clean and unique accommodations. Enjoy the comfortable, away-from-it-all atmosphere.

We are located in the heart of beautiful Bear Valley and the confluence of five scenic drainage's. 750 acres of public land lay to the south. The remaining boundaries are surrounded by a privately owned wildlife refuge.

We are centrally located within a half hour of some of the most popular attractions of Southwest WI as well as some unique and tranquil settings within minutes.

Some of the activities that can be enjoyed from our front door are hunting, fishing, biking, motorcycling, snowmobiling, bird and wildlife watching, or just relaxing around one of our camp fires.

Also popular is the quality trout fishing available within walking distance. Trout fishing continues to get better as Bear Creek was recently improved under a stream bank improvement and trout habitat project.

Bear Creek Trout Habitat Improvement Project is nearly all under DNR easements with two walk-in public access points on Hwy 130, as well as access off the bridge on Hwy N, just feet from Outdoor Inn.

We are centrally located to the many popular tourist attractions of Southwest Wisconsin.

We are a short drive from The House on the Rock, American Players Theatre, Governor Dodge State Park, Oakwood Fruit Farm, Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor’s Center, The Springs Golf Resort, Natural Bridge State Park, Our Lady of the Fields Chapel, Taliesin, Plain Westbrook Hills Golf Course, White Mound Park, Rockbridge, Hillside School, Tower Hill State Park, Hyde Mill, Unity Chapel, House on the Rock, Cedar Grove Cheese Co, Wisconsin Dells, and many other interesting tourist attractions.

In order to provide peace and serenity for our wildlife, we are a DRONE FREE zone, and have quiet time after 11:00 pm.

We have Light Speed Fiber Internet, and HD Television Live Streaming & Cloud DVR.

Check in time is 4:00 pm and check out time is 11:00 am, unless different times are prearranged.

If your dates for the Antique Unit are taken, please try our Pine Unit at https://www.vrbo.com/3478766ha.

Property manager

Bill Hetzel 608-583-3243

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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View from a hill near Bear Valley Outdoor Inn.

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No drones. Early arrival and late departure time available on request only.

There is a $25 fee per night, per person, if you have extra overnight friends or family arrive during your stay.

1. No underage drinking allowed. 2. Children are not allowed. 3. We do not charge a cleaning charge; appreciate you leaving things in good condition.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Note from host: 10

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 first aid kit

About the area

Plain

Located in Plain, this cabin is in a rural area. Richland Museum & Visitor's Center and Richland County History Room are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Richland County Fairgrounds and West Side Park. Buckeridge's Home and Gallery and Spring Green General Store are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hillpoint, WI

What's nearby

American Players Theatre - 32 min drive - 31.6 km
The House on the Rock - 40 min drive - 45.0 km
Devil's Lake State Park - 53 min drive - 54.7 km
Noah's Ark Waterpark - 54 min drive - 58.1 km
Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 56 min drive - 60.9 km

Restaurants

‪Drea's Bar - ‬12 min drive
‪M & N's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Village Pump - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Battery Park, Fireman's Park and Wisconsin River. Miner Hill Trails Park and Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emre M.

10 April 2025

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

Wonderful little magical escape

This place was so cuteAnd cozy. The decor was incredible and fun to look at. Great communication!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Me

20 April 2025

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

Off the grid

What a beautiful piece of paradise. Lots of wildlife, little to no cell service (which we love, but no worries if you don't, Bill has phenomenal WIFI), and views for days! It's not a 5star resort, but thats the charm. LOVE!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 March 2025

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

Friendly, comfortable, eclectic!

This place is off the beaten path and it was perfect for our little spring break adventure. It was cozy and comfortable with its soft crocheted rugs and blankets. It had a mix of huntsman's Lodge in comfortable Grandma core. we loved the little touches like all the antiques, and the beautiful plants. The property was so quiet and we were able to watch the Stars at night. The best part of our stay was hearing all the stories about the property. Bill and Darcy were amazing hosts and so kind &easy to work with. You have a beautiful property that you've worked so hard on and we are grateful that we were able to experience it!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

11 August 2024

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

Great stay

Great, quiet place to stay. Bill stopped to say hi and made sure we had everything we needed. Internet was crazy fast. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

8 May 2024

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

Perfect for Quiet GetAway

Wonderful property! Great for enjoying a quiet retreat, bird watching, and some quality time with friends.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mildred s., Manitowish Waters, WI USA

25 October 2023

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

Great place

We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfortable, kitchen well appointed, loved all the antiques throughout the unit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

10 July 2022

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

Great property. Beautiful location.

We were in the area to fish for a few days and stayed here. It was such a cool spot…clean, comfortable, easy check in. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen A.

1 August 2024

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

Quick Weekend Getaway

Very nice property in a quiet area. Quite a lot of unique interior decorations. We stayed to go to Devil's Lake. It did seem a little too far for that.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

24 July 2023

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

Nice place

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi C.

11 May 2023

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

Cozy, Comfortable Getaway

My partner and I had a wonderful weekend in the Antique Unit. It was sparkling clean, spacious, and provided all we needed (and more) for our weekend of hiking and birding. We're already looking forward to a return trip!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

2 July 2024

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

Great place. Wonderful hosts!!!!

We really enjoyed our stay and getting to know the hosts a little bit. We stayed in the Antique Unit. LOVED IT! The entire property was well maintained and simply beautiful. The resident Sandhill Cranes and dog friends were another highlight. We always stay at a different palce, hust to mix it up. But I believe we will be back at Bear Valley again soon. What a place!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles W., Wonder Lake, Illinois, United States

6 February 2023

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

Awesome Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay in the Antique Unit at Bear Valley. We went in the winter to just get away. We would love to check it out in the summer sometime and see what there is to do in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia K., Chicago, IL

5 July 2023

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

One of a kind, great location

An awesome place to stay and have as a base if you are hiking or exploring the Driftless region! You will likely lose cell service before arriving so definitely print out directions. Beautiful patio, great for drinking coffee early in the morning!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

17 June 2023

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

Quaint

Unique with comforts of home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

4 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Excellent property

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful property. The owner indicated they will add a WiFi booster to provide a stronger signal throughout the house.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe W.

13 November 2023

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

Lovely lil stay

It is a beautiful rustic place with lots of beautiful views and fun taxidermy inside. It’s quite and a nice get away. Bill, the owner, is delightful and a colorful character. There are some chickens and little puppies running around looking for pets. I love the quirkiness of this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter P.

12 July 2023

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

Quiet getaway

This is our second year at Bear Valley. We go to APT each year and love Bear Valley. It is surrounded by beauty and quiet! The property is comfortable to us and we especially love sitting on the patio. The variety and sounds of the birds is incredible.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

19 July 2024

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

Great location.

This is a great place for a base for day trips. We went to Madison for the botanical gardens, Barabo for the circus museum, the international crane foundation, west to the Mississippi River, south to the historian, and spring green is not far at all. After a day of sights it was delightful to come back and unwind. Most days we cooked dinner in the kitchen or on the patio. There were 3 of us and each had their own room. It was a great time. I love Wisconsin, the hills and valleys. Back roads. A little bit of heaven.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

6 September 2023

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

Our beautiful stay in driftless Wisconsin

We’re from Texas, although raised in the Midwest. It was a joy to be out of the summer heat and in the gracious care of the hosts at Bear Valley Inn. Our every need was met by Bill, Darcy, Dan, and Rowdy. We’ll be back!

Stayed 27 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bob and Debbie P.

2 March 2023

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

Weekend Getaway

This place is very well situated in the middle of several small towns just mintutes away and cities within an hour. There was lots to explore with great food and beautiful hikes to enjoy. The host was very helpful. We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to come back. Note though that we did not have cell service.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Tracie R.

6 August 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful

Nice place to stay if your looking to get away. Important to know that cellular phone and internet service is very poor. But if your looking g to get away from that or get kids away from that it is the perfect place.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MIKE M.

12 October 2023

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

Little Getaway

Beautiful property. Amazing area to explore the valley. Hosts, Bill and his parents Darcy and Dan super friendly! Very clean well stocked cabin. Enjoyed seeing the stars at night and sitting by the campfire. Definitely will be back to spend more time trout fishing! Thanks again Bill, Darcy and Dan! We enjoyed our stay! Tammy and Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter P.

10 July 2022

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

Perfect get away from it all weekend

6 friends up for plays at spring green. This is off the beaten path and we loved it. It is in a beautiful part of Wisconsin. The flora and fauna were wonderful. The unit is well maintained , we loved sitting outside on the patio. We all rested well and all and all it was a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANNE F.

20 July 2023

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

Bountiful Nature and Peace

What a wonderful stay we had at the Outdoor Inn. We have always enjoyed birds, flowers and wildlife and felt blessed to be surrounded by it. Hummingbirds and sandhill cranes in the morning. Swallows swooping to feed their young in fascinating mud nests. Beautiful gardens. A gentle hillside hike for birdwatching. It was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

al c.

28 June 2023

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

Fireflies and frogs

Very pleasant and restful accommodation in a beautiful and tranquil setting. Well stocked kitchen with plenty of tableware and cooking utensils. Great communication with the owner and his folks. Many things to do in the area within a short drive. Dark skies presented fabulous star gazing, and a field full of dancing fireflies and serenading frogs set the tone. Just the relaxing visit we were looking for.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill Hetzel 608-583-3243

Languages:

English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 1

Loft

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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About this property