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Tranquil Amish-built cabin near Wildcat State Park

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Exterior detail
Private kitchen
Living area
Room
Relax by the fire pit in the courtyard next to the cabin.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Wildcat Mountain State Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ontario, WI
  • Place, Wildcat Mountain State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Elroy Sparta State Trail
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodside Sports Complex
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil Amish-built cabin near Wildcat State Park

Get away to a cozy, remote Amish-built cabin in Wisconsin's Driftless area, where rustic craftsmanship meets serene natural beauty. Nestled at the end of a peaceful dead-end road, this delightful retreat features a courtyard made from the foundation of a 150 year old barn, adding a touch of history to your stay. Expansive windows bring the outdoors in, letting you feel immersed in nature while enjoying modern comfort. Just a stone's throw away from Wildcat Mountain State Park, canoeing at the Kickapoo River, the famous Elroy-Sparta bike trail, the Kickapoo Valley Reserve and Amish stores and bakeries. This cabin is for anyone looking to unplug and enjoy the beauty of the Driftless Area.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No shoes in house.
No open flames in cabin or on porch.
No unregistered guests, only those registered in booking are allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4512224vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ontario

Located in Ontario, this cabin is in a rural area. Snowflake Ski & Golf Club and Branches Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wildcat Mountain State Park and Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Ontario, WI

What's nearby

  • Wildcat Mountain State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center - 18 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Elroy Sparta State Trail - 32 min drive - 48.2 km
  • LaCrosse River Trail - 33 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Woodside Sports Complex - 56 min drive - 79.9 km

Getting around

  • Tomah Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RiversEnd - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tabor Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cat Mountain Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sweet Treat Boutique - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kickapoo Paddle Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Amish-built cabin near Wildcat State Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tranquil Amish-built cabin near Wildcat State Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Amish-built cabin near Wildcat State Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Amish-built cabin near Wildcat State Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Amish-built cabin near Wildcat State Park located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Wildcat Mountain State Park and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Kickapoo River. Mount Pisgah Hemlock-Hardwoods State Natural Area and Kickapoo Valley Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cabin don't hesitate book it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place was clean and the view in the living room is beautiful.Plus the national park is very close.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin for a couples getaway. Very quiet inside, lots of birds and wildlife outside. Great location in the middle of lots of activities. We were on a motorcycle trip, so the roads surrounding the cabin were our favorite part, although most roads in the Driftless area are great rides.The hosts communicated well and made sure we had everything we needed after a couple days, which was nice.We will be booking this cabin again for future trips to the area.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet place near Wildcat State Park and Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Easy check-in, friendly hosts, clean, reasonably equipped for a short trip and basic use. No wifi or TV, limited cell service if that's important to you. 20-30 minute drive to most restaurants or grocery stores in the area but there is a gas station and a couple small places nearby in Ontario.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad J.

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

Anniversary get away

Very peaceful, pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I went for a weekend to escape from the craziness of life. I had an amazing weekend. Beautiful cabin! Very clean and organized. Perfect quiet retreat space!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara and Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quiet. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need is there for a quiet, low key stay. Simple…very nice. Easy checkin/out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean. Loved getting away from "real life". The host was great and surprised us with flowers for our birthday weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bright and clean and comfortable. Basics provided for simple cooking. We ate breakfast in and packed lunches with supper out at local great restaurants. Bed is cozy upstairs with electric fireplace provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

fishing trip

Nice quiet place to stay, WIFI would be Nic as there in no cell service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2025
Thank you for choosing our cabin! We are new hosts and are welcoming all constructive feedback at this time. Thank you for your honest review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Kickapoo Valley-Amish Country

Clean, quiet and magical. This place is amazing. We kayaked, took bike trails, and explored. This is not the hustle type of vacation it is relax and unwind. The patio area with a fire pit and picnic table was a pleasant surprise. Visit Peaceful Valley Haven and Hillsboro Brewery while in the area.
Kickapoo River Kayak
The Cabin
The beautiful wall to the patio.
Covered bridge on Old Hwy 131 Trail
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura L.

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

Great Property / Great Cabin!

We loved our time at this cabin!! Perfect for our needs and very well kept and great layout! Only critique... we wanted to flip our pancakes, but the kitchen was missing a spatula and this time of year it's tough to battle nature, but a few less ladybugs inside would have been perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
So excited and happy to hear you loved our cabin! Rest assured we have a spatula up there now! I’m so sorry about the ladybugs, they were super crazy this year. We couldn’t figure out how they were getting in. My husband did some extra caulking and we sprayed a natural essential oil spray on the baseboards and that has helped tremendously. We appreciate your feedback!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous little cabin for two. The courtyard with lighting and fire pit was really historic and neat. The place was spotless and open. It had everything we needed and some luxurious extras. We used the outdoor grill for steaks. The sounds of the woods were relaxing. Super comfortable bed. It was really warm out but the AC unit kept it cool perfectly. No TV, wifi or cell reception but we loved that most! Lots of quality time, unplugged. Loved that there wasn't a long list of things to do before leaving. We would stay here again. One of the newest and most crisp, clean places we've stayed. Absolutely worth every penny. The area is gorgeous with so much to do. But we'd have been perfectly content never leaving either.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

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

Cozy Cabin

Enjoyed our stay in this quiet, comfortable cabin! Loved to look out the windows at the beautiful wildflowers, birds, and landscaping. The many windows brought in natural light and created a wonderful feeling of ambiance! The front porch and back deck added to this feeling along with the hand made wooden benches on the porch and the handmade kitchen table. The bed in the loft was very comfortable, had an extremely soft, cozy blanket which helped us sleep so soundly! The air conditioning worked well which is an added bonus when it’s hot/humid outside. We hiked at the Kickapoo Nature Reserve, had a tasty dinner at Hillsboro Brewery and enjoyed the courtyard with a fire pit afterwards. The stars were amazing and I even saw a shooting star! I highly recommend this little piece of heaven in Ontario, WI.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing property for a weekend getaway. My college roommate and I were planning a spiritual retreat, so we were looking for something quiet and remote. What we experienced was more than exceptional! The cabin was like a 4-star hotel with a full kitchen, amazing shower, comfortable living area and windows all around giving us an amazing view. We spent the "not rainy" evening around the fire pit in a cozy outdoor area. We stayed dry on the rainy evening enjoying the benches on the front porch. There was a back porch with a grill which we did not use since we were so stuffed from eating our way through the many local Amish shops and stops. It was a nice amenity, though. The location is remote, but well within driving distance of many small towns and fun eateries. Our host was very helpful, even calling with some specific directions when it looked like I would be arriving after dark! I would highly recommend this very special cabin if you want a quiet, off the grid weekend. We will definitely do this again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rosemarie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The cabin is absolutely beautiful gorgeous cabin. However, it is NOT private and NOT quite. NOT PRIVATE:::You do not see it in the pictures but the cabin is basically in the owner's backyard. A stone's throw away from her house. You can see the owner and her family sitting on the back patio while you're trying to sit on your front patio. NOT QUITE:::. The owner decided to cut the lawn on the first afternoon we were there. This took two and a half hours .....this was not a quiet peaceful afternoon. Then the next day she decided to cut the tree down with the big chainsaw this took about 90 minutes....... this was not quite peaceful afternoon, then later that afternoon they decided to cut the lawn with the push mower.....this was not a quiet peaceful afternoon. We want hiking several times and came back instead of to a quiet afternoon a loud backyard basically right in front of the cabin. Check in is at 11:00 and check out is at 3:00 why the owner didn't choose those for our blocks to do her own yard is beyond me. Besides the hiking in the area and the beauty of the inside of the cabin I could have been basically home listening to my busy City neighborhood with all the noise that was going on in her yard. You do not see her house in the pictures so beware!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

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