Cabin

Amish cabin on 40 acres of woods and meadow

Cabin in Soldiers Grove with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Snow and ski sports
Skylight and lots of windows make for a bright, airy kitchen and sitting room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Kickapoo River
  • Place, Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center
  • Place, Wildcat Mountain State Park

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Amish cabin on 40 acres of woods and meadow


Located in the Driftless Region of Southwest Wisconsin this hand built Amish cabin sits on a ridge surrounded by 40 private acres of woods and meadow for hiking and exploring. Quiet rural setting for privacy but close enough to Viroqua, Gays Mills or Readstown for shopping groceries etc. In the main room a woodburning stove keeps things cozy. The kitchen is fully equipped with stove, oven, refrigerator, toaster, coffee grinder and all dishes and utensils. The bedroom and loft both have queen size beds, plus an aerobed, pack and play, and convertible sofa bed. High speed internet, television and a stereo/radio are available.
There is a Weber kettle for grilling and a firepit in the yard for starry night campfires.
We welcome guests of all faiths and creeds regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation.
Perfect for a retreat, or a base for exploring the regions parks and trout streams. We are dog friendly!
There is a $20 pet fee per dog, per night. Dogs only.
No hunting is allowed on the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave used bedding and towels in the bin in the bedroom.
Check for personal items, especially phone chargers, pet leashes and clothing on the coat rack.
Thanks for staying with us!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Soldiers Grove

Located in Soldiers Grove, 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 West Side Park and Richland County Fairgrounds. Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts and WI River Outings are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Soldiers Grove, WI

What's nearby

  • Kickapoo River - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Viroqua Country Club - 27 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center - 38 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Vernon Vineyards - 44 min drive - 44.4 km
  • Wildcat Mountain State Park - 53 min drive - 45.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rooster’s Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Country Gardens - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kickapoo Creekside - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kickapoo Corners - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Desperados Wonder Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amish cabin on 40 acres of woods and meadow pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Amish cabin on 40 acres of woods and meadow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amish cabin on 40 acres of woods and meadow?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amish cabin on 40 acres of woods and meadow located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Kickapoo River and within 16 miles (25 km) of Tunnelville Cliffs State Natural Area and Lawton Memorial Library. Bean Park and Kickapoo Valley Reserve are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 157 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charles H.

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

4 day stay

Cabin in the woods
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci C., Maquon

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

Quiet, secluded cabin.

Great, cozy place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Bonnie P., Green Bay WI

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

Peaceful get-away

Quiet place to unwind and enjoy life in the Driftless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine Z.

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

Relaxing GetAway

The cabin is perfect for a relaxing getaway to unplug and reconnect with family and nature. Beautiful location and the cabin has everything you could need. Very clean and comfortable for 4 adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

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

Escape from it all

A wonderful place to escape from the hustle and bustle of everything. Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Nice Stay

This was our third time staying at the cabin. Really enjoy the piece and quiet and the cabin is the same enjoyable place each time. Thanks for letting us stay and we'll be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

A great get-away

Weekend trip in February. Cabin is well outfitted and maintained. You can tell the owners are good peeps. Property is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Night Sky

We spent our days hiking and taking in the views of the driftless area and our nights taking in the beauty of the night sky. Enjoyed our relaxing time here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randi R., Milton, WI

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

Great Weekend Getaway

Our family had a great weekend at the cabin. The cabin was exactly what we had expected and was perfect for myself, my husband, our 5 year old daughter, and our dog. Perfect sledding hill right outside the front door and plenty of trails to hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Lovely, cozy escape

This is a very comfortable place for a weekend or longer in the woods. It feels like staying at a friend's cabin--it is very comfortable and homey. The property around the cabin is stunning, especially along the stream.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

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

Really nice place

Even during deer season, this place is quiet. And the view through the now-bare fall trees of the distant hills is perfect for just chilling out for a couple of days. Just the right balance of enclosed warmth and sunny window views for sitting around the warm wood stove.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nichole B.

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

Weekend Away for 2!

My husband and I were looking for a quiet weekend together. The cabin was perfect for 2! It is very remote and it was amazing to not hear traffic or other people. The neighboring towns are fun to explore and there are Amish goodies everywhere. We are already starting to plan another trip there!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nina D., Shorewood, WI

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

A favorite

Love this wonderful cabin in the driftless region. Quiet. Picturesque. Lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Private Getaway

A perfectly peaceful and private setting in a breathtakingly beautiful part of Wisconsin. Easy access to any number of activities and adventures. The accommodation is cozy and well organized with friendly and helpful hosts who made themselves easily reachable through technology. My dog Scarlett and I stayed 4 days and were completely rejuvenated and enchanted. Such a special place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Velida M., WOOD DALE

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

Cabin in the woods

Very peaceful place, done a lot of hiking on property. Oliver our dog really enjoyed freedom of running around. I wish snow falls on saturday instead sunday to enjoy that too. Planning to go back again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

A beautiful secluded getaway

A very nice cabin on a beautiful piece of land surrounded by Amish farms. The only sounds were the sounds of nature and the occasional horse-drawn buggy. Check-in and check-out could not have been easier. Everything was very clean. Would definitely recommend and plan on coming back ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet , lovely weekend. Wonderful updates - patio table , new mattress , and shower amenities. I always love my stay here. It’s safe , peaceful , and beautiful in fall !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay. Everything we needed and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at the cabin! As a repeat customer, it couldn’t be any easier to book, check in, and enjoy the time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful comfortable cabin on 40 acres of solitude. Our third stay here. Wonderful
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William O.

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

Wonderful stay at a beautiful cabon

The property is a lovely cabin on several acres of wild woods. We saw a variety of different birds and other animals, and enjoyed hiking to have a picnic in the meadow. Paul and Cynthia were very responsive when we had issues. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JBventure51 B.

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

Mushroom season

Loved it. Comfortable. Great porch. Many birds. Otherwise very quiet. Well supplied kitchen with many coffee options. Went to the region to hunt morels and trout. But weather was too warm so mostly relaxed on the porch or on the trails.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau J.

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

Lovely Stay

Me and my girlfriend had an amazing weekend getaway at this lovely secluded cabin. It had all we needed for a cozy vacation together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

SUSAN W.

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

Deer Hunting

Great place for our deer hunting week. We had 2-3 guys in the cabin which was perfect. We did miss a television for the football games. It’s a little dark with only lamps for lighting. We most definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN W.

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

Now hunting

The cabin was clean and in a great location for our hunting needs. The cabin had all the comforts of home except a television which was fine. The lighting in the cabin could have been brighter otherwise great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Paul Mertens and Cynthia Von Orthal

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Cynthia and I are both artists, Cynthia is trained as an actor and puppeteer and also builds the puppets for shows she creates. We also work together, I'm a musician; saxophone and music production and arranging are my chief occupations.
We live and work in Chicago and have a daughter, Avalon who is 10 and who loves to spend time at the cabin.

Why they chose this property

We bought this land in 2007 because we have always dreamed of having a place of quiet and solitude to retreat, heal and meditate. The land was the back 40 acres of a dairy farm; woods, hills and meadow with an apple orchard, perfect for hiking and exploring. Our neighbors/caretakers are an Amish family and they use a portion of the meadow for grazing.
The land was undeveloped and we put in a well for water, electrical service and a driveway from Trout Creek Road to the ridge where the cabin sits.

The log cabin was built for us by Irwin Schmucker, a local Amish craftsman.
We hope our guests enjoy the quiet and seclusion that we find here.

What makes this property unique

The Driftless Region is appealing to us because we have friends in the area and also because of it's unique topography and history. Untouched by the great glaciers, the hills and river valleys are ancient and uniquely scenic. The land was inhabited for millennia by Native American tribes who found rich land for hunting and fishing.
Nowdays the area has a mix of traditional and organic farming with a large Amish community. The town of Viroqua is close by on route 14 where you can find grocery, hardware, a nice food co op and restaurants. The area is also known for it's outstanding and plentiful trout streams, a prime destination for fly-fishing enthusiasts. We have enjoyed canoeing on the Wisconsin River, rentals are available in nearby Boscobel for day trips.

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