10/10 Excellent
Jacquelyn R.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farmhouse stay
Jacquelyn R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Entire home
Shady Pines Retreat
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ontario, WI
- Wildcat Mountain State Park6 min drive
- Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center21 min drive
- Castle Rock Lake62 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1 (first floor)
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 (second floor)
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4 (second floor)
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 2 (second floor)
2 Queen Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Shady Pines Retreat
This newly remodeled house provides peaceful privacy with beautiful views of nature. This property gives opportunities to enjoy the peace and quite while breathing in fresh air and observing country views. Having just under a half mile long driveway allows for very few distractions but plenty of relaxation.
The South-central Wisconsin area provides many individual and family activities. This spacious "sister house" to The Scenic Getaway (294547), which is roughly 4 miles away, makes this location perfect for multi-family vacations. Vacation home is also nearby the WildCat Mountain State Park and Kickapoo Reserve where hiking, cross country skiing, sight seeing, and touring are available. Whether family and friends want to be active and take in the surrounding area or wish to simply relax while having a beautiful view, all of this can be accomplished while staying in this home.
Activities and entertainment to fit just about everyone:
BIKERS: There are miles of country back roads plus the Sparta-Elroy bike trails.
CANOE: The Kickapoo river runs through the Wildcat Mountain State Park and the Kickapoo Reserve providing some of the most scenic riverways in the area.
SNOWMOBILE: A short ride on a private trail connects to the State trails near Mt. Tabor. Once on the trails, you have unlimited route options and destinations. Southwest Wisconsin has terrific trails and the most beautiful winter scenery in the state.
FISHING: Two great trout streams--Cheyenne and Billings. Habitat restoration on miles of trout steam completed years ago. Holes of native Brook, Rainbow, and Brown trout. A fisherman's delight!
HUNTING: Thousands of acres of the Kickapoo Reserve is open to the public for hunting. Turkey and whitetail deer hunting is outstanding. Wildlife is abundant including pheasant and small game.
* PLEASE KNOW THAT WHEN RENTING THIS PROPERTY YOU ARE RENTING THE HOUSE, GARAGE NEXT TO THE HOUSE, DRIVEWAY, AND LAWN. ALL OTHER BUILDINGS, FIELDS AND WOODED AREAS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RENTAL AND ARE PRIVATE PROPERTY.
The South-central Wisconsin area provides many individual and family activities. This spacious "sister house" to The Scenic Getaway (294547), which is roughly 4 miles away, makes this location perfect for multi-family vacations. Vacation home is also nearby the WildCat Mountain State Park and Kickapoo Reserve where hiking, cross country skiing, sight seeing, and touring are available. Whether family and friends want to be active and take in the surrounding area or wish to simply relax while having a beautiful view, all of this can be accomplished while staying in this home.
Activities and entertainment to fit just about everyone:
BIKERS: There are miles of country back roads plus the Sparta-Elroy bike trails.
CANOE: The Kickapoo river runs through the Wildcat Mountain State Park and the Kickapoo Reserve providing some of the most scenic riverways in the area.
SNOWMOBILE: A short ride on a private trail connects to the State trails near Mt. Tabor. Once on the trails, you have unlimited route options and destinations. Southwest Wisconsin has terrific trails and the most beautiful winter scenery in the state.
FISHING: Two great trout streams--Cheyenne and Billings. Habitat restoration on miles of trout steam completed years ago. Holes of native Brook, Rainbow, and Brown trout. A fisherman's delight!
HUNTING: Thousands of acres of the Kickapoo Reserve is open to the public for hunting. Turkey and whitetail deer hunting is outstanding. Wildlife is abundant including pheasant and small game.
* PLEASE KNOW THAT WHEN RENTING THIS PROPERTY YOU ARE RENTING THE HOUSE, GARAGE NEXT TO THE HOUSE, DRIVEWAY, AND LAWN. ALL OTHER BUILDINGS, FIELDS AND WOODED AREAS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RENTAL AND ARE PRIVATE PROPERTY.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Ontario
Located in Ontario, this holiday home is in a rural area. Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wildcat Mountain State Park and Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Ontario, WI
What's nearby
- Wildcat Mountain State Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
- Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center - 21 min drive - 21.8 km
- LaCrosse River Trail - 45 min drive - 48.2 km
- Woodside Sports Complex - 54 min drive - 53.9 km
- Castle Rock Lake - 62 min drive - 54.4 km
Restaurants
- Riversend - 12 min drive
- Beezer's - 15 min drive
- Wildcat Mountain Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
- Garden Street Cafe - 12 min drive
- Kickapoo Paddle Inn - 11 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Teresa H.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Teresa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt G.
25 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fanastic rural farm house in Amish country!
Matt G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Mary Jo H.
4 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kickapoo farm
Mary Jo H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven G.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect "base camp"
Steven G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
jennifer g.
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fishing trip
jennifer g.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike S.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing setting
Mike S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy W.
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet location outside of Ontario
Nancy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Teresa H.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very enjoyable
Teresa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah D.
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Sarah D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
2 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful perfect getaway
Robert G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Savanna G.
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shady Pines Retreat Review
Savanna G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tim J.
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place, Great Owner
Tim J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
17 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful quiet getaway
Robert G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carine E.
16 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great country farmhouse.
Carine E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tyler C.
3 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a blast
Tyler C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Matt G.
28 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful old farm house!
Matt G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joel P.
29 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Joel P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carol K.
9 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Carol K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Salvador L.
22 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stars were incredible
Salvador L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dan D.
7 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Retreat
Dan D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joy M., Whitefish Bay, WI
29 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home in the hilly driftless area. Quiet farm and easy access to Kickapoo River area.
Joy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Greg H.
25 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a great old farm house in the country.
Greg H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Teresa H.
16 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
love this property
Teresa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Peter S.
9 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away for some peace and quiet
Peter S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Your host
Why they chose this property
This home is perfect for families who want to get away from the craziness life brings and reconnect with one another!
What makes this property unique
This home is secluded, which is perfect for individuals who want to get away.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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