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Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven

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Early morning fog near the parking area.
Sign at the entrance.
Front entrance to the Antique Unit.
Modern kitchen area.
Bar and kitchen area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hillpoint, WI
  • American Players Theatre
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • The House on the Rock
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven

Book a getaway to relax, hike, and enjoy the peace and quiet of our beautiful area, or to enjoy trout fishing in the local trout stream.

Private, air-conditioned, fully furnished, clean and unique accommodations. Enjoy the comfortable, away-from-it-all atmosphere.

We are located in the heart of beautiful Bear Valley and the confluence of five scenic drainage's. 750 acres of public land lay to the south. The remaining boundaries are surrounded by a privately owned wildlife refuge.

We are centrally located within a half hour of some of the most popular attractions of Southwest WI as well as some unique and tranquil settings within minutes.

Some of the activities that can be enjoyed from our front door are hunting, fishing, biking, motorcycling, snowmobiling, bird and wildlife watching, or just relaxing around one of our camp fires.

Also popular is the quality trout fishing available within walking distance. Trout fishing continues to get better as Bear Creek was recently improved under a stream bank improvement and trout habitat project.

Bear Creek Trout Habitat Improvement Project is nearly all under DNR easements with two walk-in public access points on Hwy 130, as well as access off the bridge on Hwy N, just feet from Outdoor Inn.

We are centrally located to the many popular tourist attractions of Southwest Wisconsin.

We are a short drive from The House on the Rock, American Players Theatre, Governor Dodge State Park, Oakwood Fruit Farm, Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor’s Center, The Springs Golf Resort, Natural Bridge State Park, Our Lady of the Fields Chapel, Taliesin, Plain Westbrook Hills Golf Course, White Mound Park, Rockbridge, Hillside School, Tower Hill State Park, Hyde Mill, Unity Chapel, House on the Rock, Cedar Grove Cheese Co, Wisconsin Dells, and many other interesting tourist attractions.

In order to provide peace and serenity for our wildlife, we are a DRONE FREE zone, and have quiet time after 11:00 pm.

We have Light Speed Fiber Internet, and HD Television Live Streaming & Cloud DVR.

Check in time is 4:00 pm and check out time is 11:00 am, unless different times are prearranged.

If your dates for the Antique Unit are taken, please try our Pine Unit at https://www.vrbo.com/3478766ha.

Property manager

Bill Hetzel 608-583-3243

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is an 'Oasis for Wildlife.'

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, (183 reviews)
Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is an 'Oasis for Wildlife.'

House Rules

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

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No drones. Early arrival and late departure time available on request only.
There is a $25 fee per night, per person, if you have extra overnight friends or family arrive during your stay.
1. No underage drinking allowed. 2. Children are not allowed. 3. We do not charge a cleaning charge; appreciate you leaving things in good condition.

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: 10
Note from host: 10
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Plain

Located in Plain, this cabin 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. Buckeridge's Home and Gallery and Spring Green General Store are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hillpoint, WI

What's nearby

  • American Players Theatre - 32 min drive - 31.6 km
  • The House on the Rock - 40 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Devil's Lake State Park - 53 min drive - 54.7 km
  • Noah's Ark Waterpark - 54 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 56 min drive - 60.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Drea's Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪M & N's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Village Pump - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Battery Park, Fireman's Park and Wisconsin River. Miner Hill Trails Park and Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Me

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

Off the grid

What a beautiful piece of paradise. Lots of wildlife, little to no cell service (which we love, but no worries if you don't, Bill has phenomenal WIFI), and views for days! It's not a 5star resort, but thats the charm. LOVE!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emre M.

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

Wonderful little magical escape

This place was so cuteAnd cozy. The decor was incredible and fun to look at. Great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Friendly, comfortable, eclectic!

This place is off the beaten path and it was perfect for our little spring break adventure. It was cozy and comfortable with its soft crocheted rugs and blankets. It had a mix of huntsman's Lodge in comfortable Grandma core. we loved the little touches like all the antiques, and the beautiful plants. The property was so quiet and we were able to watch the Stars at night. The best part of our stay was hearing all the stories about the property. Bill and Darcy were amazing hosts and so kind &easy to work with. You have a beautiful property that you've worked so hard on and we are grateful that we were able to experience it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

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

Great stay

Great, quiet place to stay. Bill stopped to say hi and made sure we had everything we needed. Internet was crazy fast. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen A.

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

Quick Weekend Getaway

Very nice property in a quiet area. Quite a lot of unique interior decorations. We stayed to go to Devil's Lake. It did seem a little too far for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Great location.

This is a great place for a base for day trips. We went to Madison for the botanical gardens, Barabo for the circus museum, the international crane foundation, west to the Mississippi River, south to the historian, and spring green is not far at all. After a day of sights it was delightful to come back and unwind. Most days we cooked dinner in the kitchen or on the patio. There were 3 of us and each had their own room. It was a great time. I love Wisconsin, the hills and valleys. Back roads. A little bit of heaven.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

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

Great place. Wonderful hosts!!!!

We really enjoyed our stay and getting to know the hosts a little bit. We stayed in the Antique Unit. LOVED IT! The entire property was well maintained and simply beautiful. The resident Sandhill Cranes and dog friends were another highlight. We always stay at a different palce, hust to mix it up. But I believe we will be back at Bear Valley again soon. What a place!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Lots of privacy and lots of rain

I personally did not meet Bill although my brother did and he was friendly and accommodating. We all met Darcy and she was great; concerned that we were enjoying ourselves. The property is isolated and therefore very quiet. Because we had so much rain the creek was flooded and my brother could not fish. He was disappointed. Our unit (Antiques) is attached to another unit and there were guests there as well but I personally never saw them. We had a bit of trouble at first locating the switches for some of the lights but eventually figured it out. Also searched for the toaster and finally found it. Only found the colander on the day we were packing up. My only complaint is that the big king-sized bed's mattress is very soft as is the sofa in the main room. I know my brother and his wife are planning on making another visit to Bear Valley Outdoor Inn. If I wanted to stay in the country again I would definitely go back as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Liz F.

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

Fit our needs

Worked well for our needs. Kitchen had everything we needed. WIFI worked well thank goodness cuz we had VERY limited cell service. Make note to download the directions prior to leaving the house. Had a couple times where the GPS lost signal and didnt know what way to turn. This wasn't an issue for us but heads up for those that don't like spiders. Its an older place in the country, there are spiders and cobwebs. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

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

Perfect for Quiet GetAway

Wonderful property! Great for enjoying a quiet retreat, bird watching, and some quality time with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Charming little cabin!

This was a perfect stay for us while attending a wedding nearby. The host Darcy was very accommodating and prompt in answering my inquiries. This is a cozy little cabin, well stocked and VERY clean! The only drawback was the lighting (or lack of). It was very dark inside. The only remedy was to open the blinds, which helped a little, but the driveway runs under the living room and both bedroom windows, so you lose all privacy. And there was a fair amount of traffic using the driveway during our stay. Also a minor but important detail- one spare roll of toilet paper for a party of 5 was not enough, and there is no such thing as a "quick run to town" from this location :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Kyah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

I think this property was amazing, but I should have picked better!

I want to come right out and say that I totally didn’t realize this property was NOT for dogs (I hastily made a booking since it was around the holidays and we’ve been working like 80 hours a week for a couple months now). So please don’t do what I did! I feel terribly!! My partner and I arrived and it was a bit difficult to find in the dark, but Bill did provide written instructions to find it which was very helpful! But, I think we thought this property was going to be a bit more secluded than it was. Just a heads up that it is right by a busy road, and there is another house on either side (and one of them belongs to the owner, Bill). We also had a couple people knock on our door when my partner was sleeping and I had just showered during check out day, but I’m not 100% sure what that was about since I didn’t get there in time. Over all, it was a beautiful property, but definitely with the bureaucracy of a hotel or cabin rental company — maybe not for us, but I think would be absolutely wonderful for folks looking to get out of the craziness of life!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe W.

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

Lovely lil stay

It is a beautiful rustic place with lots of beautiful views and fun taxidermy inside. It’s quite and a nice get away. Bill, the owner, is delightful and a colorful character. There are some chickens and little puppies running around looking for pets. I love the quirkiness of this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

mildred s., Manitowish Waters, WI USA

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

Great place

We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfortable, kitchen well appointed, loved all the antiques throughout the unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MIKE M.

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

Little Getaway

Beautiful property. Amazing area to explore the valley. Hosts, Bill and his parents Darcy and Dan super friendly! Very clean well stocked cabin. Enjoyed seeing the stars at night and sitting by the campfire. Definitely will be back to spend more time trout fishing! Thanks again Bill, Darcy and Dan! We enjoyed our stay! Tammy and Mike
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Our beautiful stay in driftless Wisconsin

We’re from Texas, although raised in the Midwest. It was a joy to be out of the summer heat and in the gracious care of the hosts at Bear Valley Inn. Our every need was met by Bill, Darcy, Dan, and Rowdy. We’ll be back!
Stayed 27 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Quiet country getaway

We loved our long weekend here. The place is clean, well-equipped and QUIET…which we appreciate very much. Kitchen well supplied, great hot water & water pressure. The house has good Wifi that was easy to connect to. Beautiful grounds with many flower beds and a nice fountain out front. Access to a tranquil prairie walk with a creek & bird-watching. We appreciated being a manageable ~20 minutes from American Players Theatre and Taliesin, and even closer to restaurants in Spring Green. A great place we'll come back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANNE F.

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

Bountiful Nature and Peace

What a wonderful stay we had at the Outdoor Inn. We have always enjoyed birds, flowers and wildlife and felt blessed to be surrounded by it. Hummingbirds and sandhill cranes in the morning. Swallows swooping to feed their young in fascinating mud nests. Beautiful gardens. A gentle hillside hike for birdwatching. It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter P.

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

Quiet getaway

This is our second year at Bear Valley. We go to APT each year and love Bear Valley. It is surrounded by beauty and quiet! The property is comfortable to us and we especially love sitting on the patio. The variety and sounds of the birds is incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Best so far!

Everything I was looking for. Looked at over 100 places and only this one checked my list and I fell in love with both inside and outside of the home. Kind of a drive for us but it was worth it. Beautifully decorated home and well maintained inside and outside. No issues with Wi-Fi or cell service. Super friendly hosts, neighbors, cute doggies and roosters. Comfortable king and queen beds. Will come back to see the Milkyway here for the next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia K., Chicago, IL

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

One of a kind, great location

An awesome place to stay and have as a base if you are hiking or exploring the Driftless region! You will likely lose cell service before arriving so definitely print out directions. Beautiful patio, great for drinking coffee early in the morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

al c.

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

Fireflies and frogs

Very pleasant and restful accommodation in a beautiful and tranquil setting. Well stocked kitchen with plenty of tableware and cooking utensils. Great communication with the owner and his folks. Many things to do in the area within a short drive. Dark skies presented fabulous star gazing, and a field full of dancing fireflies and serenading frogs set the tone. Just the relaxing visit we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Quaint

Unique with comforts of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Beautiful!

The antique unit property is beautiful! We loved our stay. I hope to visit again in the future to see the beauty of the property in each season. I can only imagine how breathtaking it would be in the autumn and winter months. If you are an avid birdwatcher, you'll be in heaven...if you're not an avid birdwatcher, you will find yourself becoming one during your stay just as we did. We were surprised when we arrived how many other guests were on different parts of the property, the listing wasnt entirely clear how many other units are there. I think there are at least two other rented units with a third place the owners are living in the rear of the property. When we first arrived that seemed misleading, but everything turned out to be great regardless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill Hetzel 608-583-3243

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Languages:

English