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The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Property grounds
Exterior
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard

Located on a private, dead-end road, the Windmill Retreat is a large, spacious house in the country with a big yard, a fire pit and wood, a gas grill, and a driveway available for parking. It has been recently updated, inside and out, and is ready for you to enjoy! Perfect for friends and families (we have tons of yard games), fishers (equipped with hooks for your waders), and more!

Four bedrooms, six beds, and 2 bathrooms leaves plenty of space for you and your guests. We are located at the top of the hill, and cell phone service, Wi-Fi, and cable TV are all available.

The house will be stocked with a reasonable amount of basic necessities at the beginning of your stay, including: 6 rolls of toilet paper, 3 rolls of paper towel, hand soap in each bathroom and the kitchen, dish soap, and dishwasher detergent.

Located in the heart of the Driftless, the Windmill Retreat is surrounded by many great restaurants, attractions, and local shops!

Nearby Restaurants Include:
Liberty Bar - 1.5 miles
Driftless Cafe - 11 miles
Kickapoo Coffee Cafe - 11 miles
Gassers Bar & Grill - 11 miles
Norwegian Hollow Hideaway - 19 miles
Borgen's Cafe - 18 miles
Nordic Lanes - 18 mines
Hillsboro Brewing Company - 27 miles

Nearby Attractions and Shops include:
Chapters on the Horizon Wedding Venue - 4 miles
Kickapoo Valley Reserve - 20 miles
Sidie Hollow County Park - 15 miles
Canoe Rental Shops - 20 miles
Main Street Station - 11 miles
Ewetopia - 11 miles
The Drifting Boutique - 11 miles
Wildthings Fur - 14 miles
Oof-da Mart - 18 miles
Treasures on Main - 18 miles
The Big Old Red Shed - 18 miles

Property manager

Pam Inman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Exterior
Wagonwheel Ranch
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
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Wagonwheel Ranch

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

The Windmill Retreat - Large Country Home With big Yard Viola

About the neighborhood

Map
Viola, WI

What's nearby

  • Fortney Underground Theater - 14 min drive
  • Viroqua Clinic - 15 min drive
  • Viroqua Country Club - 15 min drive
  • Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center - 16 min drive
  • Wildcat Mountain State Park - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Liberty Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kickapoo Corners Family Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Phil & Deb's Town Tap - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lil Deadwood Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Iron Horse Saloon - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Kickapoo River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tunnelville Cliffs State Natural Area and Lawton Memorial Library. Bean Park and Kickapoo Valley Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Our niece was getting married in the area and we needed to have a place for 10 or more people to stay. We were looking for a place that we could have enough room to relax the night before with some game playing and conversation. Then have enough space for everyone to get ready the next day. We found it. We are keeping this house on our list for a return visit for a relaxing quiet vacation. Thank you, The Udelhoven Family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Chapters On the Horizon Venue
We all enjoyed our stay for a family wedding. It was super close to event. A ton of room and beautiful accomidations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Greta stay!
Family reunion just up the road. Was an amazing location and so close to where we needed to be. Lovely amenities and great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quilting gals
Very clean, very well kept up. Lots of space. We’re a group of quilter friends from three different areas of WI. Windmill Retreat is the perfect meeting spot for us. It’s location is equal distance from each of our homes. This was our second stay here (3rd for one of us). Plan on coming again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, well equipped house. Layout is a little odd, but it met our needs welk
Other than a problem with the front door lock, our stay was very pleasant. We like to cook and the kitchen was very well equipped. House was very clean. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
I wish I could have spent more time at the house but as the mother of the Bride I only got to sleep there. The others staying were able to enjoy the beauty of the house and area. Everything you need is included and beds were very comfy according to everyone. Thank you for having salt available for the driveway as we had ice and snow that night. Only downside was not knowing you need to leave bathroom doors and bedroom door open downstairs to warm the bedroom up.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of Heaven
From my mother: Your home was the perfect place for my family. My daughter got married at the Chapters. This area and home was so relaxing, peaceful, and welcoming when anxiety was high! Phenomenal sunsets! The front porch was my family’s favorite spot! There was so much space for everyone to unwind and do their thing!! We played games, had a small brunch the morning after the wedding with family. Pam is the perfect host! She thought of everything! One of the best amenities provided was plenty of towels for our four day stay with the house full of people. And the hot water never ran out! Pretty amazing! The beds and linen were immaculate and very comfortable. The home was spectacularly clean. She had indoor and outdoor games and a list of fun things to do, restaurants to go, places to see. She didn’t leave out a detail!! The Windmill Retreat is beautiful and we plan to come and stay again! Thank you for allowing us to share your home! Again, it was absolutely perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding
This property was great and very clean The porches and patio were great We were looking forward to camp fires but the weather was very hot - it was also close to the wedding venue and had amazing views and lots of deer at sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Great place, lots of seating and great outdoor space! Kitchen was stocked with everything needed and it wasn't far too from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
trout fishing getaway
very clean /comfortable beds/plenty of space
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious
Clean, well equipped and appointed. Nice windowed porch to enjoy outdoor view and enjoy each other’s company.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Quilting Gals
Loved it. Wish it had been warmer so we could have set up Our tables on porch(es) but no control over weather. We had a little mini retreat for five sewing gals. It worked out fantastic. All want to do it again. Beautiful home, super clean. Our only real issue was all the steps but we knew and managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great second stay!
Return customer. This house is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday celebration
Got together for Christmas here and it worked great for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leisha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and cozy, with great Wi-Fi
I was so pleased walking into this home. Everything was extremely clean, cute and comfortable. You can tell the owner cares about her guests. My teen son loved the Wi-Fi speed. There were many comfy beds to choose from. We spent New Year’s Eve in this home and were very pleased. It is closer to the highway than I expected, but it still felt very private and safe. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting family
What a wonderful property—perfect for us. Very clean and comfortable. Great hosts—very accommodating and great communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country getaway
Beautiful, cozy, modern farmhouse with a number of areas for family time together playing games and enjoying conversation. Great kitchen to gather and cook together. Nice country location with wonderful sunrises out the kitchen window with views for miles. Lots of games for both inside and out. Everyone…of all ages… enjoyed our stay and had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Windmill Retreat
My family and I loved this house for hosting our Thanksgiving meal. Nicely redone, plenty of space, great for a gathering. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maxine L., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely House
The house was much bigger than three of us needed but it was so nice to have a first floor bedroom for the person who didn't do stairs and lots of space on the second floor. The bathrooms were well stocked with lots of space. We enjoyed using the sun room and room off the kitchen. Wish it had been warm enough to use the deck too. The kitchen was well equipped. The entire place was so nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wisconsin Get-Away Weekend
Great property in a central location for Gays Mills and Lacrosse, WI. Very clean with several areas for group to gather for conversation, games and being together!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
What a beautiful location! Thank you for everything. Extremely clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
This was our second stay at the Windmill Retreat for a friend gathering. It’s a lovely, quiet property. We enjoyed the new deck and taking walks up the hill to enjoy the sunsets and watching the deer in the field. We’ll equipped kitchen and very homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Friend's Wedding
This was a perfect place for our family to stay for a wedding at the Chapters on the Horizon venue in Viola WI. Only a short car ride of 4-5 miles. We had 5 adults and 2 children 2 1/2 yr old and 1 yr old. Plenty of bedroom and living space. The views from the property were beautiful. As was the entire area. The rooms/beds were very comfortable, nicely decorated and the entire house very clean. The bathrooms were large. Everything was well stocked. Happy with the 2 refrigerators also. Enjoyed the front "porch" the back "porch" (which were so comfortable for visiting as a group) and the deck as well. Would have loved to have had time to grill out and/or make a campfire. Also, would have loved to explore the area, but no time. I would recommend this retreat if you are in the area and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022