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Cozy Cabin in The Driftless

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Cross Plains

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Outdoor dining
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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cross Plains, WI
  • Place, Cross Plains State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Mt. Horeb Area Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard Area
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cross Plains

In Cross Plains .Stay at this Cross Plains vacation home and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Ingleside Manor Park and Ingleside Woods. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Jaycee Park and Waltz Park.
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What's nearby

  • Cross Plains State Park - 13 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Ingleside Woods - 16 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Mt. Horeb Area Museum - 18 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard Area - 21 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • West Towne Mall - 22 min drive - 16.5 miles

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 40 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪LINKS - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Cabin in The Driftless

This cozy cabin in the woods is located atop the beautiful rolling hills of the Driftless area, just outside of Cross Plains, WI. Nestled on 10 acres of forest, this warm rental is the perfect getaway for a private winter weekend away, a nature/yoga/artist retreat, or a road biking vacation. Located just 30 minutes from downtown Madison, you'll have the peaceful living experience, while being just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of Wisconsin's capital city.

Go hiking, snowshoeing, or biking right out of the front door. Visit nearby Mount Horeb, Tyrol Basin, American Player's Theater, or Taliesin. Or just sit by the fire and enjoy complete privacy. Regardless, this cabin will give you everything you need to get away.

About 2,500 square feet with four bedrooms (three with Queen beds and one with bunk beds), the home also includes 3.5 baths, a large dining room, a sunroom, two living room areas, laundry on-site, two large wood stoves, huge decks, high-speed internet (if you must work), and much more.

Base rate for up to 4 guests, additional guest fee applies for each guest over 4. Minimum stay of 3 nights.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No Smoking Inside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: May make exceptions for small pets, with a fee.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not childproof, many stairs throughout the home.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Inside

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Gorgeous Private Hiking/biking/winter Retreat Woods House
Gorgeous Private Hiking/biking/winter Retreat Woods
Gorgeous Private Hikingbiking
Gorgeous Private Hiking/biking/winter Retreat in the Woods
Gorgeous Private Hiking/biking/winter Retreat in the Woods

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy Cabin in The Driftless to the airport?

This vacation home is 22.5 mi (38-min drive) away from the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy Cabin in The Driftless have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy Cabin in The Driftless to the beach?

This vacation home is 14.1 mi (26-min drive) from Spring Harbor Beach and 14.6 mi (30-min drive) from Mazo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cozy Cabin in The Driftless offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy Cabin in The Driftless?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at Cozy Cabin in The Driftless?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Cabin in The Driftless have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cozy Cabin in The Driftless have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy Cabin in The Driftless to downtown Cross Plains?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi away from Cross Plains.

Reviews

Cozy Cabin in The Driftless Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kirstin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the cabin! We were in town for a convention so we didn't spend much time at the cabin outside of sleeping, but it was spacious and had room for our whole crew. We did have a couple of small issues (oven not working, and one of the shower heads plugged up) but were able to work around them. The one issue that did affect us was that one of the downstairs bathrooms seems to have bugs that can get in through the drain. They're very small, just gnats or fruit flies or something, but there were a LOT of them. We got some fly strips and kept the drains shut and it cleared them out. The host also refunded us for the strips, so we appreciated that. Jason (the host) was communicative and helpful throughout, accommodating a last minute request we had before the visit due to a last minute change of plans.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin has a lot of character. Maybe not for everyone but my group thoroughly enjoyed our stay. You definitely need to watch your step on the first day as you get used to the layout! Great air conditioning, and very scenic views from the large windows. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rose b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

The cabin was clean and well supplied. It was great for our long weekend getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the views of nature. Beds were comfortable. House was clean. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Marylee F.

Disappointed in this house.

There is only one entrance/exit . All other doors are duct-taped or inoperable. Especially concerning as most of the bedrooms are in the basement. Kitchen microwave is a joke, you'd have to lie on the floor to use it. TV doesn't work, cell service was practically nonexistent. Certainly way over priced for limited amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

Overall a good stay. Recommend a few updates that the property manager is addressing. Worked very well for our small family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed the cabin!

Clean cabin, beautiful forest location and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the woods

We enjoyed the rustic setting. The cabin was great and still within 20 minutes of everywhere we were visiting.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

jann m.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not clean, Not set up for 8, even though it sleeps 8.

The host is great at communicating. However, We were charged an extra $300 for 3 people over 4 (total of 7), supposedly for the extra cleaning. The house was not clean. Very dusty, not sure what was growing under the beds, crackers under the chair in the living room (a chair with no skirt so easy to see under), a 1/2 drank bottle of Atkins on the mantel, spider webs and dead flies in the windows. It was very dark in the kitchen, a few lights did not work. (Hosts solution was to get a lamp from the basement). The oven was filthy. There is a step down in the middle of the kitchen and right when you come in the front door. This was not explained in the description. I use a cane and did fall off it. In reading the comments it was mentioned, but the owner said at that time (4 years ago) that it was being taken care of. Also the dining room only has 6 chairs, even though the house sleeps 8. I inquired about this and was told there is other seating in the rest of the house. There were not any other chairs that could be used at the table. (We ended up having to take a folding chair along so that we could all eat together.) The kitchen is furnished from a thrift store I think. 6 of this size plate, 2 of that size, 2 wine glasses, 4 spoons, etc. Bathtub drains were very slow, so standing water when you shower. Upstairs rail overlooking the living room was loose. Comments in 2017,2018, & 2019 but were not responded to until 2020, so... but I wanted to give possible renters a heads up.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Unique rustic cabin. We enjoyed the space, solitude, and beautiful countryside.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a quiet girls weekend

Came up with a few friends for a quiet weekend in the woods! Plenty of space for all of us to spread out or hang together in the common areas. Looking out at the woods while drinking coffee in the morning was divine. Host was very quick to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Woodsy retreat

We were in town for graduation and this provided a nice retreat from the crowds! Plenty of space and beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it here for a weekend getaway!

Easy to reach from Chicago, and near great hikes and not far from Madison. Kind host with great communications - cozy and warm for a perfect winter getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tara E., Cincinnati USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay

Plenty of space to spread out. Lovely location in the woods. If there had been snow, I’m north sure we could have found the driveway or made it up the hill to the house. Driveway obscured by leaves. A few minor suggestions. Amount of tableware needs to be checked. Not enough for the group. The frying pans do not work on the induction stove. Game cabinets need straightening up and firestarters replenished.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for us

Great cabin in a quiet woods. Stayed for four days in early September. We were in Madison for the Ironman. About a 25 min drive to the venue. Cabin is exactly as described in the listing. We did not use grills or fireplace but bedrooms/bathrooms/living spaces were all clean and in good order. Jason was very responsive to questions and gave me updates throughout the week. It's very secluded and no yard so not the best place for younger children who might need outdoor time but perfect for adults who want to get away from the city. I would definitely book this place again if we should decide to return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

A group of friends and I traveled from MO for the CF Games and the place was perfect for what we needed. Plenty of space and the communication with Jason was great! Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Katy H., Iowa City, Iowa, US

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet woodland retreat

Beautiful Wisconsin Driftless home
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anjanie R., Arlington, TX, USA

Nice stay

Great property. Location is quiet and good for relaxation, yet close enough to restaurants, stores, etc. Unique, nice house. Some cleaning and minor maintenance needed. Host sent rental agreement for signature after payment was made.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cabin in the woods

3 separate sleeping areas Several pleasant places big enough for all 6 of us to hang around together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Solid if not spectacular

The house itself was pretty good for what we needed - which was mostly a place to sleep. The beds were comfortable, the basement was nicely cooled, and the house was generally clean. However, multiple bathrooms had issues with standing water in the showers. It would drain after you finished, but I'm not a fan of the water pooling around my feet while I shower. Also, while it didn't affect what we wanted to do, a lot of the areas directly around the house were very overgrown with weeds, which was somewhat off-putting. And the main picture displayed is a view of the back of the house, which to me is a bit deceptive, because when you come up on the house, the front is a completely different look. Overall, the house was very nice except those small bathroom issues and some exterior things. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely get-away

This house had everything we needed for a girls weekend—so much space, great natural light, comfy beds, super soft sheets, giant fridge and plenty of cooking supplies. Close to Madison but felt very far away-so relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Weekend

Group of friends spent a weekend here to celebrate and relax. Everything was wonderful, and our host was very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful cabin in the woods

My wife and I got married in a town nearby and spent the next 3 days/nights at this cabin and loved it. It’s nicely hidden from the road, very quiet and remote (but still very close to Cross Plains/Madison/Mt. Horeb if you want to range out). It was well-stocked with the items you’d expect to have at a rental place and I also found plenty of things I didn’t expect to see: DVDs, lots of books, board games, extra cooking ingredients and items, etc. Combine this with all the bedrooms and beds at the place and it’d make a great spot for a quiet family retreat, friends reunion, etc. On top of that, Jason was very responsive and helpful throughout the stay. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022