Amish cabin on 40 acres of woods and meadow

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Soldiers Grove, WI

Viroqua Country Club21 min drive
Viroqua Clinic22 min drive
Fortney Underground Theater24 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

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.

Property manager

Paul Mertens and Cynthia Von Orthal

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets considered

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

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 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. Viroqua Country Club and Vernon Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center and Kickapoo River. 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 hiking and hunting nearby.

Soldiers Grove, WI

What's nearby

Viroqua Country Club - 21 min drive
Viroqua Clinic - 22 min drive
Fortney Underground Theater - 24 min drive
Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center - 29 min drive
Vernon Vineyards - 35 min drive

Restaurants

Kickapoo Corners Family Restaurant - 11 min drive
Tazzee's Wonder Bar and Restaurant - 15 min drive
Pat's Corner Bar - 11 min drive
Rooster's Bar - 11 min drive
Lil Deadwood Saloon - 11 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 20 miles (32 km) of Viroqua Country Club and Viroqua Clinic. Vernon Memorial Healthcare and Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

12 Apr 2024

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

Eric W.

24 Mar 2024

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.

11 Mar 2024

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

Sara Y.

23 Jan 2024

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

Nice Winter Getaway

Our group of four thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cabin. We made the most of the weather and did some serious sledding on the hills. Also took advantage of the warmth and sat around the wood burning stove. Paul was very helpful and great communicator. The only struggle we had was never being able to reach the location with our minivan. With the snow and steep hill, we were not able to get the car up the hill. But, took advantage of using our sleds to bring in and out all of our food and luggage : ) Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

13 Jan 2024

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

A Beautiful Cabin!

A truly beautiful and welcoming cabin on beautiful land in the heart of rolling hills and Amish country in South West Wisconsin! A true gem of a cabin!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Paul Mertens and Cynthia Von Orthal

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.