10/10 Excellent
vicki n.
20 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts and place
vicki n.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Entire apartment
Driftless Area Farmhouse Guest Suite
Driftless Area Farmhouse Guest Suite
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Overview of Driftless Area Farmhouse Guest Suite
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Richland Center, WI
- A.D. German Warehouse14 min drive
- The House on the Rock47 min drive
- Kalahari Indoor Waterpark58 min drive
- Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)78 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Living Room couch
1 Double Futon
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Driftless Area Farmhouse Guest Suite
Property manager
Martin J Richards
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Serenity!!
Serenity!!
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (4 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Because there are stairs-we recommend over 2
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Sorry, no cats-homeowner is allergic, $50 pet fee
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking.
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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Richland Center
Located in Richland Center, this apartment is in a rural area. 400 State Trail and Spring Green Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area and Krouskop 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.
Richland Center, WI
What's nearby
- A.D. German Warehouse - 14 min drive
- The House on the Rock - 47 min drive
- Noah's Ark Waterpark - 56 min drive
- Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 58 min drive
- Devil's Lake State Park - 61 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Culver's - 10 min drive
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- The Phoenix Center - 14 min drive
- Richland Family Restaurant - 14 min drive
- Christy's Sunny Side - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Julia M., Seattle, Washington
14 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and charming country stay
Julia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Allison F.
31 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Allison F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
18 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot near Spring Green!
Brian S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
David H.
30 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic accommodation.
David H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
About the host
Hosted by Martin J Richards
We have been married over 30 years, have 3 adult children, raised 5 foreign exchange students, and have had multiple careers-Marty has done real estate/insurance sales, retirement education, and relationship management, and now is the tourism director for Richland county. Teri has been a Labor & Delivery nurse, a professional photographer, and has been a flight attendant with Southwest Airlines for 5 years. We love travel-domestic and international and have stayed in many guest homes around the world. We have recently remodeled some unused space in our farmhouse so we can open our home to guests. We started our agri-tourism business 3 years ago-doing guided tours at farms, cheese factories, wineries, and breweries. We love good food, sustainable living, and meeting new people. We have also remodeled our downstairs during the Covid year and are adding 2 rental spaces a mile down the road. We love to host people and can't wait to expand our tour business as well.
Why they chose this property
Our grandsons are the 5th generation on this family farm and we have lived in this home over 26 years. The home was built in 1929, during the Great Depression. It is a knock-off Sears & Roebuck bungalow/craftsman-style home. We have restored the home to its original glory and plan to eventually rent the whole home at some point. The home was constructed by 2 men who lived on the farm in the chicken coop. They received room & board with Great Grandma Alta feeding them during construction. The cost was around $2000 and the white & red oak used in the trim/flooring was actually harvested from the farm property. Marty's mom Alice lives next door and Marty's sister-Annette also lives next door-truly a family farm. At one time Willow Valley Farms milked over 200 registered holsteins. They discontinued milking in the late '80s. The family is hospitable and gracious. They will leave guests alone and are quiet and probably the most humble people anywhere-good Wisconsin folk. The home is surrounded by hills, forests, fields, and a Class A Trout stream in the heart of the beautiful Driftless Area. There is a 2 lane state highway in front of the home with quick access to Richland Center. Local attraction-Elephant Trunk rock is 1 mile away. The Ithaca (unincorporated) community is welcoming and warm.
We had over 600 square feet upstairs that we were not using anymore and decided to make the space into a guest suite. The remodeling was done in the spring of 2019 and the space has been completely renovated. The bathroom is all new construction.
We have completed the renovation of our downstairs and we love to show it off to our guests! We have tried to stay true to the Arts & Crafts movement and have put a lot of time and attention into details like our oak trim, quartz countertops, stain glass windows, wood floors, gas fireplace, and sauna. If we are home, we love to give tours of our full renovation.
We had over 600 square feet upstairs that we were not using anymore and decided to make the space into a guest suite. The remodeling was done in the spring of 2019 and the space has been completely renovated. The bathroom is all new construction.
We have completed the renovation of our downstairs and we love to show it off to our guests! We have tried to stay true to the Arts & Crafts movement and have put a lot of time and attention into details like our oak trim, quartz countertops, stain glass windows, wood floors, gas fireplace, and sauna. If we are home, we love to give tours of our full renovation.
What makes this property unique
This space is a perfect little suite for a couple to enjoy the weekend away. The patio is yours to use as well-we want you to enjoy using the grill, fire pit, farm tables, and bistro lights. We have a great expanse of sky with no light pollution-perfect to see the stars. We are very well-connected to the community and love good hospitality. As parents, grandparents and international host parents-we love having people in our home. We love hospitality so much, we started an agri-tourism business, Ridge & Valley Tours, and designed our remodeled suite with guests in mind. We have stayed in well over 40+ guest accommodations around the world (on another platform) and as a flight attendant, we have stayed in some of the best corporate hotels in every major domestic city. We can give you as much privacy as you want. We welcome dogs that are well-behaved and well-trained. You can exercise them off-leash with a hike behind the farm. Please clean up after your dog at all times. All dogs must be with guests at all times, stay off the bed and couch, and cannot be left alone in the suite. We do have a dog-a 50 pound Plott hound named Bailey. She is loveable and sweet. We love to snowshoe and would love to see Richland County become a snowshoeing destination as it is perfect for the sport. We can give you expert guidance on how to snowshoe and destinations to access. We also have some private routes on the land behind our farm.
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