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Vireo Cabin at Driftless Creek

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Living area
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 783.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Viroqua, WI
  • Viroqua Country Club
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Fortney Underground Theater
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Vernon Vineyards
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1st Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Vireo Cabin at Driftless Creek

Vireo – named for the warbling vireo that nested on the porch – is the most spacious and home-like cabin at Driftless Creek. Vireo is a private modern cabin in a wooded setting, with hiking trails on-site, close to Viroqua. Vireo features furnishings in aqua-blue, lime green, and shades of gray. Highlights of Vireo include ample seating around a wood stove, a piano, porches on 3 sides (one screened-in), and a fully equipped kitchen with seating for 4 at the kitchen bar. Vireo sleeps 7.

Driftless Creek offers light-filled, clean-lines, full-amenity modern cabins, each private from the other, nestled in the woods 15 minutes from Viroqua. Down a scenic dirt road, and up a steep private driveway, you will enter our 75 acres of ridgetop forest between two spring-fed streams. We offer 2 miles of trails on property for hiking, mountain-biking, or snowshoeing. Adjacent state natural areas on 3 sides enhance the remote wilderness feeling. The quiet is restorative and the dark nights are perfect for star-gazing. This really might be the place where you pick up a book or a well-maintained ukulele or guitar we provide, or let the hours go by in a hammock on the screened porch.

We are known for top-quality comfort, including memory foam mattresses with 100% cotton and down bedding, glass and tile showers with a heated bathroom fan, Jøtul wood stoves inside and fire rings outside with seasoned firewood at the ready, and heating and cooling options that keep you cozy no matter the season. Our wifi is commercial grade. Our water is sourced from a deep well and filtered. And our kitchens are stocked with everything you need, including a dishwasher, coffee maker, coffee grinder, and local coffee beans. Our cabins are sparkling clean and we guarantee that everything on premises is fully operational.

Driftless Creek offers a place for you to gather yourself, your family, your friends, and even your pets, surrounded by the abundance and peace of nature and all that the area has to offer. Whether it is the beautiful rolling hills, the trout streams, the inspired food offerings, or the charming towns, we look forward to hosting you in the Driftless area of Wisconsin.

The kitchen includes a full-size refrigerator, electric stove and range, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, coffee grinder, dishes and cooking supplies.

A Weber gas grill is available for your use on the porch.

Full size washer and dryer units available for your use are in the closet of the first-floor bedroom.

We have commercial grade WIFI, with fiber optic cable run to the property, with 100Mbit downloads, allowing you to stream movies or videoconference. There is no TV in the cabin.

Beds include a California king bed in the first-floor bedroom. The spacious loft includes two queen beds and one twin bed.

The large screened in porch is accessible via the side door and has additional seating, a dining table and chairs, and a hammock.

Bed linens, towels and extra blankets are provided.

Because the cabin is shaded, the ceiling fan is often sufficient for cooling, and we also provide a high capacity window AC unit that can cool the entire cabin.

Heating includes baseboard electric heaters, with separate thermostat controls for the main living area and the first-floor bedroom.

Supplemental heat is provided by a Jøtul wood stove. (with all fire starting materials and ample seasoned wood)

We love our canine friends, and your dog is welcome and will enjoy walking on the trails. (2 dogs max)

We have two other cabins on our property, all very private and not visible to each other. Expect it to be very quiet, and very dark with views of the stars at night. Our closest neighbor is a mile away.

We plow and salt our private drive after snowfalls but all-wheel drive or 4x4 vehicles can be helpful in the winter.

Property manager

Rodney Cain
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only two vehicles per cabin without approval. There is limited parking at the cabin but we do have some space at the barn to park small trailers.
Trails available for hiking, snowshoeing, and mountain biking only. No ATV / UTVs. No tents or camper use.
No hunting or discharge of any firearms (including air rifles) on the property. No fireworks allowed (sparklers ok).

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
Property Registration Number SGAA-BDNSP9

About the area

Viroqua

Located in Viroqua, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Duck Egg County Forest and Kickapoo River, while Fortney Underground Theater and Museum of River History are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Viroqua, WI

What's nearby

  • Viroqua Clinic - 20 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Viroqua Country Club - 20 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Vernon Memorial Healthcare - 22 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Fortney Underground Theater - 22 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Vernon Vineyards - 33 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fargo Junction - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Farmer's Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Eat Fresh Peaches - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vireo Cabin at Driftless Creek pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Vireo Cabin at Driftless Creek?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vireo Cabin at Driftless Creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vireo Cabin at Driftless Creek located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Kickapoo River, Viroqua Country Club and Viroqua Clinic. Vernon Memorial Healthcare and Fortney Underground Theater are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Great weekend getaway

We enjoy the Driftless region and this cabin is just another great example of why. Very quiet and secluded, we were able to enjoy nature and loved the fact that this property was surrounded by public lands. We look forward to coming back and to see this property evolve.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katie J.

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

Driftless Creek

We've stayed here twice now and absolutely love it. Only reason it's not 5 stars across the board is because we wish there were curtains for the windows in the living room and upstairs loft.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

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

Beautiful place and location!

Really nice. Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri G.

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

Remote getaway in the rolling hills of southwestern Wisconsin

Lovely cabin, cozy, plenty of porch around entire cabin. Fun tree swing along trails on the property. Owner very responsive to requests. Unfortunately many dying flies and Japanese beetles in the cabin dropping everywhere and no fly swatter available. Kinda gross. Otherwise, a real charming property.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

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

January 2025

Loved our stay!! Beautiful, quiet, unplugged cabin. 10/10!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

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

Another great stay!

We love staying with Rodney! The area has great hiking, good food and his cabins are a comfy, secluded and beautiful retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy J.

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

Excellent Place!

The cabin is simple yet beautiful and it had everything we needed. The property has great trails and a peaceful feeling. We loved reading books by the wood-burning stove and taking long hikes at a nearby nature reserve. (Our dog loved it!) Rodney is a kind and helpful communicator. We enjoyed everything about our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Ridgetop retreat

Property exceeded all our expectations. It was well represented by the online listing. Unexpected level of privacy and remoteness that was a pleasant surprise. Property was well stocked to meet a renters needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So quiet, and beautiful. Best stay ever
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Beautiful Cabin

We had a great stay at this beautiful cabin. It’s clean, comfortable, and well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Little Getaway

This compact cabin was very comfortable with a wonderful area to explore right on the property. We enjoyed the trails, screened-in porch, wood fire place, and fun instruments.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gorgeous place to stay

Awesome cabin and well appointed. With rentals these days many have cheap sheets, little to no kitchen items and zero amenities. This cabin has everything you need including a coffee grinder. The screened porch makes all the difference with bug season and there's plenty of space to hang out.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

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

Perfect as always!

We have stayed with Rodney many times. Everything is always flawless!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Private Cabin in the Woods

This cabin is situated in a beautiful, quiet woods, located in the perfect spot if you are fly fishing in the Driftless Region. The trails throughout the property are great for hiking and bird watching. The woodpecker species are abundant including a large, noisy Pileated woodpecker who visited every day. We loved the screened in portion of the porch for dining or relaxing in the hammock to the sounds of all the birds. It is an easy drive into Viroqua for groceries or restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

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

Cozy and Well Equipped Cottage

Attractive, comfortable cabin in the Driftless. Took our teen and dog, enjoyed fishing down the bluff, e-biking around the area, and a few great meals at Driftless Cafe and St. Francis Hermitage. Cabin was well-equipped with good wifi, plenty of kitchen supplies, washer/dryer, great shower (including a hair dryer, towels and soap/shampoo). There were a few dust bunnies but nothing problematic. Can't wait to come here when the weather is warmer and we can enjoy the screened-in porch and firepit. As it was we got in several good hikes. Owner is responsive and rightly warns about the steep driveway! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

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

Repeat stay - love this place!

I think this is going to be a regular getaway location for us. We love the cabin, communication with Rodney is fantastic, and the location is peaceful/remote yet close to town to grab coffee, dinner, groceries, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

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

Second time here

Beautiful place to stay. I don't want to say too much, just come here for yourself if it looks right for you. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

blaire d.

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

loved this cabin :)

this was a great, quiet & beautiful property - we had a lovely stay and are looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

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

Great Fall Getaway

Fall is the best time in the Driftless, and Rodneys is the best place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Nice secluded cabin

Very nice few days in a secluded cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Peaceful get away

Second trip to the cabin, most relaxing week of our year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Paul C.

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

Privacy and Quiet!

The owner went out of his way to be helpful. He is a terrific communicator. The listing is accurate. We enjoyed all our favorite Driftless activities, returning each afternoon to a modern cabin set in a cleared area of a Wisconsin forest. Lots of birds and a most watchable resident woodchuck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherie R.

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

Restorative

We spent the whole first day by the fire! Beautiful scenery. Songbirds. The cabin is everything we could hope for. Very comfortable. Area trout streams and the town of Viroqua where great places to explore. I've never been to Vernon County but now it's my new favorite place. I will be back and staying at the Vireo Cabin. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rodney Cain

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My family and I moved to Viroqua a few years ago from the Milwaukee area after deciding it was time to do something new. We are currently developing a retreat center a little ways outside of town and hope to be able to share a little of what attracted us to this beautiful place with you.

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English

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