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Driftless Area Farmhouse Guest Suite

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View of our home from the driveway entry. Guest suite is our second story with 3 spacious rooms, over 600 square feet and 5 windows.
Patio access includes use of grill and access to a fire pit and firewood. Private parking space adjacent to patio for your vehicle. Deck on home is restricted to home owner use only.
View of our home from the driveway entry. Guest suite is our second story with 3 spacious rooms, over 600 square feet and 5 windows.
Inviting front porch available to guests, perfect to sip coffee, listen to the song birds and enjoy the view.
Private access patio for our guests with farmhouse tables and seating, surrounded by raised garden beds, and lit by bistro lights at night.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Richland Center, WI
  • The House on the Rock
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Noah's Ark Waterpark
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
    ‪58 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

Enjoy a quiet, rural farmhouse suite that is located on our family farm. This is primarily intended for mid-length stays 6 days and greater, excellent for medical traveling professionals. The private space is recently remodeled with modern amenities, a custom-made queen-sized platform bed, a full bathroom with shower, and a kitchenette/living room area. The decor is fresh, with a focus on the details. Our property includes the use of a relaxing outdoor patio area appointed with bistro lights perfect for a glass of wine around the wood fire or you can sip coffee in the morning on the front porch in the summertime.

We are 10 minutes from Richland Center and the AD German Warehouse designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, 25 minutes from Spring Green, 35 minutes from Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin and American Players Theater, 45 minutes from Devil's Lake, Wisconsin Dells, and Viroqua. There is kayaking on the Pine River, bike riding on the Pine River Trail, hiking and snowshoeing can be done on the property. Class A trout stream Willow Creek is just across the highway, a short walk away.

Property manager

Martin J Richards

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Because there are stairs-we recommend over 2
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Sorry, no cats-homeowner is allergic, $50 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking.
We have exterior cameras-no more than four guests
Cleanliness of shared outdoor spaces is not includ

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 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. Richland Museum & Visitor's Center and Richland County History Room are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Richland County Fairgrounds and West Side Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Richland Center, WI

What's nearby

  • Krouskop Park - 15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • The House on the Rock - 47 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Noah's Ark Waterpark - 56 min drive - 60.5 km
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 58 min drive - 63.3 km
  • Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park - 59 min drive - 62.1 km

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Richland Family Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Christy's Sunny Side - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftless Area Farmhouse Guest Suite pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Driftless Area Farmhouse Guest Suite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftless Area Farmhouse Guest Suite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Driftless Area Farmhouse Guest Suite located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Miner Hill Trails Park, Richland Center City Hall and Brewer Public Library. Richland Museum & Visitor's Center and Richland County History Room are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia M., Seattle, Washington

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

Clean and charming country stay

Very pleasant place to stay - clean and comfortable. Beautiful views of the rolling hills from the farmhouse. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

vicki n.

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

Great hosts and place

Wonderful stay in the rolling hills. Beautiful rural Wisconsin. Hosts were very quick to respond to my questions and provided much information about the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Dairyland Heaven

Second stay at this property. No complaints. Clean, affordable, good location for Driftless Area tourism. Owners very friendly and knowledgeable of area history and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Valley Heaven

Nice property. Friendly and knowledgeable hosts. Description of accomodations was very accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

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

Lovely

We had a wonderful stay. The space was cute and well appointed. Perfect for the two of us. We had free reign of the farm and enjoyed walking through the fields and hanging out with their chickens. Terri and Marty are excellent hosts. They are very knowledgeable about the area and gave us many recommendations. They are a delight. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

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

Beautiful getaway

My boyfriend and I stayed for 2 nights here. We absolutely loved the layout. Looked like a professional designer helped design it! No wasted space, and had a lot of items you may have forgotten. It was close to a trout stream so we enjoyed some fishing. Not too far from town, either. We traveled both days to the dells, and then to Baraboo area and was just about 45-50 minutes to either place. Would highly recommend for a romantic getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Great spot near Spring Green!

My partner and I stayed here so we could spend time in Spring Green, and it was wonderful. Everything was well thought out, clean, and comfortable. Talked to Marty and Terri as we left, and they gave us great recommendations for lunch on our way home. They were super sweet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Fantastic accommodation.

Another 5 Star experience! Thank you. Was very comfortable and restful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian A., Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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

Enjoyable Fall stay

This VRBO fit our needs wonderfully, conveniently located near Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin and in the heart of beautiful countryside during prime leaf-viewing season. Martin provided great ideas for dining as well as history of Richland Center and the surrounding area. We enjoyed a long fall evening by the fire pit as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jody B.

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

Family Hike/Canoe Get-a-way

Wonderfully renovated older upper level of home. 1st bdrm Queen bed, no closet, has chest of drawers. 2nd bdrm no closet or place for clothes, so kept in bag, shares Hide-a-bed(pull-out couch)/sitting area during the day with Kitchenette & table/chairs. Friendly & helpful owner, especially when needed a few extra towels for 3rd day. On hand were cups, dishes, pots/pans, hot plate, hotpot kettle, Coffee kerrig machine w/several k-cups tea, hot cocoa & coffee flavors. Also, had a few snacks available. Provided a medium-sized refrigerator w/Brita pitcher & some extras. Delightfully lighted patio picnic tables/benches w/fire pit & gas grill. Beautiful views out front of home! Situated about 7-10 minutes from town & many great places to grab a bite to eat. Text options best for communication. Lots of magazines for local travel ideas for adults & kids. Loved the variety of hiking trails in Spring Green! Very fun get away, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

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

A Little Piece of Heaven

We stayed for a 3 day weekend with our two boys. We spent the time exploring Richland County and the surrounding area. The Suite was everything we could have asked for and more, clean, well kept, and the owners were terrific, really going above and beyond. They went as far as to ensure Disney + was set up for my boys to enjoy movies during our down time, and offering UTV tours of the property and the Wild Hills Winery. Such beautiful country side, and property. We look forward to spending more time there in the future! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Perfect!

Clean, friendly, quiet…couldn’t ask for more. Very reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Challenging

Host said ten steps. It’s actually 17. Every trip upstairs. Not accurate — or fair — especially for two 80 year olds. TV is no go; — unless you’re a Best Buy Genius. Martin’s phone didn’t receive calls or texts. Very clean. But no silverware. Or comfortable chairs outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Perfect accommodation

I cannot say enough good things about my stay. It was perfect. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Richland Center - great spot

Awesome spot! Will stay again when my travels bring me back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

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

Best decision we made

I can’t say enough. It was a wonderful experience. We couldn’t have asked for more. It is a beautiful home with a farmhouse feel. They went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and more. We were centrally located to everything we wanted to do. My wife is already looking into things to see in the area so we can go back. This is our first non hotel experience and I can’t imagine staying at a hotel ever again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Great Spot to review SW Wisconsin From

We enjoyed our weekend in spite of the extreme cold and the guest suite had everything we needed and the chocolates were appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gem!

Highly recommend this. Take advantage and ask for suggestions! We got so many gems that made for really memorable moments. Lots of touches that speak to how much care the owners put into it. Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison

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

highly satisfying

Nice peaceful atmosphere, great hospitality. Would go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

A perfect country getaway

The space was clean and nicely rehabbed, private entrance to the unit. The owner Marty is super friendly and helpful. Great communication. You should definitely do the tour too. Instead of a microwave there's a toaster oven, seems brand new. I definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

A nice getaway weekend

House was quaint and quiet, the suite was just as pictured in the photos! Hosts were lovely. It was just a short drive to Taliesin. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Martin J Richards

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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 have 2 rental spaces a mile down the road.

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.

What makes this property unique

This space is a perfect little suite for an individual or a couple traveling workers. 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. We do have a dog-a 50 pound Plott hound named Bailey. She is loveable and sweet.

Languages:

English