Take it easy at this rustic authentic log cabin. Deep in the woods, your private haven awaits on over 10 acres! Enjoy the stunning rock formations in the backyard and shady trees welcoming you along the drive to this peaceful escape! Sit on the wrap around deck and watch the deer, turkey and other wildlife or build a bonfire to warm yourself on the cool evenings. This is a truly unique and tranquil getaway. Less than 20 minutes to all the action of Wisconsin Dells.
Other things to note
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The cabin sleeps 8. There is a master bedroom on the main floor with a queen bed. In the open loft, there are two full beds at either side, with a two-person sleeper sofa between them. Please be advised, the only way to access loft is a narrow staircase. If this could potentially be an issue for older adult guests, consider bringing an additional blow-up mattress for the living room (blow up mattress is available upon request.) Living room includes a main-level sleeper sofa. There is a larger pantry area where we keep essential items and kitchen necessities, on the top shelf there are two kid’s cots and a pack-and-play. The pantry is large enough to provide a private sleeping space for kids on the cots or an infant in a pack-in-play.
There is only one bathroom, but it is large. A washer/dryer combo machine can be found in the back of the bathroom storage area. Hair dryer is located under the sink.
The open concept cabin allows for optimal conversation between those using the kitchen and living room. Please feel free to move the furniture to accommodate your needs, but please move it back before the end of your stay. The dining room table seats 4. The indoor fireplace is functional, please feel free to build a fire and roast smores (roasting sticks available in pantry.)
Found in the Kitchen and Pantry: plates, cups, kids sets, serving utensils, set of 3 pots and pans, KUERIG machine, toaster oven, toaster, wine glasses.
WIFI ENABLED, G00GLE Smart Home (in Kitchen) and Smart TV (in living room)*
There is a Smart TV in the master bedroom and living room and a basic TV that be hooked up to the DVD player (provided) in the loft.
We are working hard to keep outside friends outdoors. No food in the loft area. When eating outdoors, please pick up all messes so mice aren’t invited to the space.
An alarm clock, baby sound machine, wifi enabled baby monitors, and DVD player can be found in the dresser in the loft.
Towels, hand towels, and wash rags for your stay are located in the bathroom, there are also spare sheets/blankets in the pantry. Please do not use indoor blankets, pillows, or towels outdoors.
Outdoor space: Please feel free to have a campfire while staying, there is an abundance of dry wood around the property. Please do not cut down trees. There is log seating around the firepit, or outdoor chairs are located under the front deck or in the storage box near the firewood stack.
Please no fireworks on the property.
There is a wrap-around porch great for enjoying the evergreen trees and sounds of the forest. There are two stairwells that access this space and a set of French doors from the living room. Do not bring the grill onto this space. Grilling should be done where the grill is located at the side of the cabin.
Seating is available outside by the firepit. There is a picnic table near the firepit (a tablecloth for this can be found in the pantry.)
There is an outdoor hose hook up and hose located in the back corner of the cabin, please make sure the water is shut off before the end of your stay.
While You’re Staying
Please feel free to explore the ten acres. There are not cut trails but the deer and wildlife keep it walkable. The property is marked on the West property line by green stakes (it runs along the edge of the driveway.) The North property line is the bottom of the back side of the ridge, you can go over the hill and down the other side - it is marked by orange flagged stakes (if you reach the road, you’ve gone way too far.) The East property line has green stakes made visible at the end of the mowed path by an orange Home Depot bucket. The South property line is the road.
• We would love to see pictures or accounts of the wildlife seen on the property. Deer and Turkey are abundant along with Sandhill Cranes and porcupines seen along the main road. Coyotes, tree frogs, spring peepers, Least Bittern’s, Eastern Whip-or-Wills and an assortment of Owls can be heard. Adams County is noted on the DNR website as a common place to see bear.
There are board games, cards, children’s books, coloring books, a constellation book, nature guides and a few toys found in a wooden bin in the loft.
We use Febreeze room refreshers inside the cabin
Hunting- Deer & Turkey- In-Season Hunting allowed with proof of purchased tags. Please make sure you clean animals properly outdoors and dispose of all remnants in garbage bags (not in the woods.) We do not allow any trapping on the property. Field bags must be taken with you when you leave.
When your stay is over, please do not leave any perishable food in the cabinets, on the counter, in the pantry or in the refrigerator. All food brought in must be taken with you in order to keep pests at bay.
Garbage: When you arrive, you will notice the garbage cans near the street entrance. Please feel free to pull them to the house during your stay. When you go to leave, you must pull the garbage cans to the street for collection (on Fridays). During or After your stay. do not leave bags of trash on the property, on the deck, or outside the garbage receptacle. If, when you go to leave, your trash does not fit in the garbage cans due to excess garbage, please take it with you. Do your best to recycle. We do provide a recycling bin.
Important reminders
1. Although this cabin is an oasis in the woods and feels like a 5-star stay with all the amenities: please be reminded that you are in a wooden cabin in the woods. There may be additional guests from outdoors that choose to join you, especially if food is left unattended and out for long periods of time.
ORKIN comes every few weeks to spray the outlying areas of the cabin for ticks/fleas/mosquitoes etc. They also check outer and inner areas of the cabin for any evidence of uninvited guests entering the premises.
2. Please do not climb on rockscapes on the back of the property. They are slippery when wet and are never a sure footing. If you chose to explore the 10-acre property, there is a break in the rocks behind the cabin that will allow you to explore the back slope.
3. In order to access the cabin loft, you must be willing and able to climb a spiral staircase. Please assist your other guests, especially older adults and small children. Would not recommend for those visually impaired.
4. Please do not take indoor furniture outside.
5. No smoking inside or near the open windows of the cabin.
6. House -trained dogs are allowed - must be at least (1) year old (cats and other wildlife are not.) There is a two-dog maximum. Please make sure you clean up after your dog(s), there are extra bags for dog waste in the pantry. There is a PET FEE of $50. PETS CAN NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE Cabin-unless caged. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR ANY DAMAGE FOUND. Please note this fee includes therapy animals due to the additional cleaning procedures performed to account for future guest who may suffer from allergies. It is essential when bringing a pet that we remind you pets cannot be left to roam the cabin unattended . Please bring a kennel (this is required) for when you leave the property without your dog. We are having issues with dogs chewing and scratching our wooden cabin and furniture. These items are costly to replace and or fix. Make sure the kennel is visible to the cameras at check-in. If you are not willing to kennel your dog(s), do not book this listing.
7. 2 NIGHT MINIMUM - 3 nights for In-Season - Memorial Day through Labor Day. In addition to some other off-season Holidays.
8. Our Adams County Tourist Rooming House License #VELT-CD7PW9
9. Late check-out/ Early check-in upon request, and only if available. There will be a $25-50 charge depending on the nature of the request.
10. What we ask of our guests before leaving: lock doors and windows, take out trash (preventative), clean out indoor fireplace if used (removes fire hazard), shut off lights, leave soiled towels and linens in the bathroom, remove all food brought in, and put outdoor furniture back under the deck.
Guest Access will be emailed to you prior to arrival date.
