Straw clay sauna house on organic farm

Farm stay in Mount Horeb with a sauna

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Sauna

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
NZ$222
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mt. Horeb Area Museum
  • Place, Cave of The Mounds National Natural Landmark
  • Place, New Glarus Brewing Company
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$222
avg per night

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About the area

Mount Horeb

Mount Horeb is home to this farm stay. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Donald County Park and Dane County Wildlife Area, while Mt. Horeb Area Museum and Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society are cultural highlights. Howard Himsel Park and Waltz Park are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Mt. Horeb Area Museum - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Cave of The Mounds National Natural Landmark - 18 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Swiss Historical Village - 20 min drive - 23.0 km
  • New Glarus Brewing Company - 23 min drive - 25.8 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 42 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mt Vernon Tap - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Baier Den - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Valley View Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Campo Di Bella - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mount Vernon Tap - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Straw clay sauna house on organic farm

Get away from life's stressors by indulging in your own private sauna suite. King-size bed, rudimentary kitchen, bathroom, japanese soaking tub (for cold soak), AND a wood-fired sauna, you're sure to find relaxation. Without tech distractions you'll enjoy your stay with board games, reading, napping, strolling the property of our organic farm. 10 mins from Mount Horeb w/ cute, local shops and restaurants as well as several state/county parks. Perfect blend of rural escape + nearby conveniences!
The space
A cozy, private sauna suite with king-size bed, dining area, kichenette, half bath, Japanese soaking tub, and wood-fired SAUNA. The Japanese soaking tub is a little challenging to get into and out of with fairly steep steps, so please use the hand rails and use caution! *please note the tub is for a cold soak not a hot soak

This straw-clay "cabin" is sort of set up like a studio with an open floor plan. It's ideal for couples looking to get away and stoke the fire of their relationship, but if three close freinds want an affordable escape, there is plenty of room!

We recently bought this farm (November 2021) and this building was already here. It was originally built for a prior owner to practice her massage therapy business out of. It is timber frame construction with straw-clay insulation and natural material walls. It was built to be environmentally-friendly!

This is a "rustic" stay. There is no air conditioning, wifi is hit or miss out here, it does not have a full kitchen or full "traditional" bathroom (but does have all the features of a full bathroom). It's also extremely charming and cozy. We welcome you to use the wood-fired sauna and soaking tub to relax. *Please read the woodstove manual before operating and starting a fire!*

We have one middle-aged friendly, free-roaming dog and one dog-like cat.
Guest access
When guests arrive, they can pull up near our house (red siding with white trim) to unload anything they need out of their car. This is the closest walk from parking spot to sauna house. They will follow a small foot path next to our house, around the side of the sauna house to the front step.

Once they finish unloading, they can park their car by our big barn. To get there, they will loop around our driveway and take a hard right to follow the access road to the barn. The parking spot is off the the right, just to the north of the barn. A wooden fence marks the spot.

Guests will walk the grassy path through some pine trees back to the sauna house.
Other things to note
We run a small, organic farm. Depending on what time of year you visit, we will have our fields in production growing an assortment of produce, chickens for meat and eggs, pigs helping us work our fields, and cows helping us mow. Guests are welcome to walk our property (it is fenced all the way around) and look at our fields. Animals will mostly be fenced with electricity, so keep your hands to yourselves! If you bring a dog, please keep them leashed at all times.

If you have any interest in jumping in and seeing what a day on the farm is like, we would be happy to accommodate you as best we can. Please send us a message including this detail!

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

Frequently asked questions

Is Straw clay sauna house on organic farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Straw clay sauna house on organic farm?

As of 2 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Straw clay sauna house on organic farm on 6 November 2025 start from NZ$281.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Straw clay sauna house on organic farm?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Straw clay sauna house on organic farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Straw clay sauna house on organic farm located?

Situated in Mount Horeb, this farm stay is within 6 miles (10 km) of Forest of Fame Park, Primrose Town Hall and Donald County Park. Perry Town Hall and Dane County Wildlife Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

Straw clay sauna house on organic farm Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Cozy and rustic

I loved my stay here! The sauna was so nice and easy to use. They provided some excellent kindling.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Sweet spot

Less than 24 hours of getaway in this sunny little house was enough time to relax, make good use of the sauna, and enjoy the quiet of a farm in a little wooded valley.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Peaceful natural

This is a jem, If you want peace and quiet. The only sounds were from a variety of birds. The wood fired sauna is amazing. I slept better than ever in a very comfortable bed and birds singing in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise I.

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

Fantastic!

First things first-can't wait to come back! Clean, perfectly simple, a wonderful winter escape. Sauna was divine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

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

Unique Property

Very unique property. The sauna house was relaxing and peaceful. It was a great getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett A.

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

Lovely, quiet, close enough to stuff to do but far enough to get some peace.

Loved everything about the property and the surrounding areas. With minimal effort could get to Mt. Horeb, Madison, and Middleton and had plenty to do when I didn't just feel like relaxing in the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

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

Magical!

We only spent one night, but it was enough to feel the magic of this spot! The sauna, cold tub, simple/functional space were incredible. We had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing little property! The cabin is cozy, cute, and after staying in one with a wood-fire stove sauna and soaking tub I don't want to stay in a place that does NOT have those amenities. Beautiful countryside and short drives to towns, hiking, and other interests in area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived just after sunset and were greeted by a beautiful field of fireflies. The sauna house is incredibly charming and comfortable. It is located on an organic farm in a private area with walking paths around. We contacted the owners ahead of time to request fresh vegetables so we could make a stir fry while we were there. They were very accommodating, accepted Venmo for the request, and we had a lovely dinner and extra for our travels. The bed was comfortable and the sauna was a special treat. I would have loved to stay longer and can't wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

It was ok, but not worth the money. Paper towel, body and hand soap,.shampoo and toilet paper were empty. We had to go to a store to get some. Some of the lights were not working, and one of the plates had food on it from previous person. Mirror was broken on floor (we told owners). Sauna was very cute, but it was too hot for us to use. There is no shower, but rather a soaking tub in the kitchen with no walls. Not a problem for a couple, but definitely not for a family or friends. Its on an organic farm and grounds are nice to walk around. They have a small "you pick" garden so guests can take some flowers home. No tv, but wifi was working. Very quiet and birds sounded nice. It was quite hot and humid, despite being a straw house. Definitely should offer a small fan to move the air. The linens/bedding were damp from humidity. $200.00 (including cleaning fee) seemed just too much money for what you got. I think with some small changes..it could really be a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Arne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet, very rustic. Place was clean although towels could be replaced. We enjoyed the space overall. I would recommend a couple outdoor chairs to be able to sit out and have my morning coffee or watch the stars at night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing quiet cabin tucked into a wooded backdrop with a very relaxing wood fired sauna! Great place for a anniversary trip to unwind!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristi L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complete silence besides the chirping birds, little place of own with a relaxing sauna.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly L.

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

Slice of heaven.

We had an amazing one night stay for my husbands birthday. He loves to sauna so this was perfect. Walked the property, met the cat and dog and the owner who was hard at work picking organic lettuce. They grow so many amazing vegies. Great little porch and the birds did not disapoint in their serenading. There were also no bugs. The straw clay building stayed cool and we slept with the windows open. We brought cold food snacks so did not cook. Would definitely recommend to unwind and go off the grid !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hann S.

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

Birthday spa staycation exceeds expectations

If you’re someone who likes to indulge in relaxation but feels like a space alien in a fancy spa environment, look no further. You can play outside in the forests and trails all day then apply your mud masks when the sun goes down. Sipping wine in the solitude of the sauna house with no time limits, service constraints, or logistical planning around my time to unwind was total perfection and I really hope to come back soon. The town of Mt. Horeb nearby is just splendid and I had so much fun exploring. Lots of lovely local businesses with friendly shopkeepers and real artisanal, wholesome goods. Doesn’t get any better than that. Now I wasn’t completely alone- there were more than a few ladybugs hanging out with me during my May visit, especially once the sun went down- but it’s nothing out of the ordinary for a rustic stay and didn’t really change anything about my visit. I can’t wait to come back again as the sauna and the soaking tub really put the ”glam” in “glamping”. :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan K.

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

Fantastic Stay!

We will most certainly be returning. The location was beautiful and the property managers were very friendly and kind. The house, itself, is very comfortable and private and we enjoyed exploring the property in our free time. Plus, how can you beat a built in sauna?!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

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

Sauna house

The sauna house was a great relaxing stay. Communication was great, if the weather was different, we would have been able to reach out to the host a little more, but we were only there for a short weekend getaway. Would definitely come back for a cold weather getaway. Love the property and the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karly B.

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

Quiet & Quick getaway

We stayed so we could visit some local wineries and breweries. It was private and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Great spot for sauna and cold plunge

Great little studio to spend a night and use the sauna and cold soaking tub. Really great place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

A very special place!

This is my third trip to the sauna house, and it never disappoints. The property is beautiful and the cabin is so sweet. The wood-fired sauna makes for such a deeply relaxing get-away. I can’t recommend this place enough. The hosts are also very responsive and kind. Such good energy here. Grateful for my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Slammin jammin good time!!

Amazing bed, sauna, space, and japanese tub!! Very responsive owners and the space has just what you need! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Cozy Nights & Tranquil Days

The house is lovely, exactly as described in the listing. Close enough to Blue Mound State Park to go enjoy a peaceful hike, and close enough to town where I could go get a beer and cheese curds. The bed is huge and very comfortable. I spent most of my time reading and just enjoying the calm of sitting on the porch. Also had delicious dinner with some added fresh veggies & herbs from the farm (thank you again!) I hope to stay here another time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Enchanting Gem!

I absolutely LOVED this rustic, secluded home! We spent evenings outside listening to the cicadas, crickets and frogs. With no TV or electronics, we simply enjoyed serenity and connection with nature and its creatures. I will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful tranquil place to stay, extremely comfortable and cozy will definitely come again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY JO M.

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

Peaceful and beautiful place to stay

A wonderful place to stay. A little too far - for us - from APT which is why we were in WI. Very responsive host and very clean cabin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024