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Enjoy a picnic under the Weeping Willow at the picnic table.

Relax on the swing looking at the view and grill out.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

La Farge, WI

Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center10 min drive
Viroqua Clinic16 min drive
Viroqua Country Club16 min drive
La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)65 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

What a delight! Janis is a wonderful host, met us at the property and showed us all around. The location is ideal - minu...

Karen B.

Mar 26, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

PET FRIENDLY Ranch Living w/ beautiful vistas near local attractions/festivities

Located 5 miles west of La Farge, Wisconsin in the heart of the Kickapoo Valley is lodging by the day or week on a 300 acre beef ranch. At all times of the year there is a population ranging from 50-300 head of cows and calves. The bunkhouse is a renovated 100 year old two story farmhouse with 2 baths and 5 bedrooms. It sits atop a high ridge overlooking the Kickapoo Valley below. It's located only a few miles from the Kickapoo Valley Reserve and borders the Mississippi Valley Conservatory. It is not a luxury rental, rather a clean, old farmstead in a beautiful ranch surroundings. If you are looking for a reasonable place to stay while you enjoy the rural atmosphere, this could be the place for you! It is fully furnished and available for a small or large group.

Have a clean place to stay while you tap the resources of the area. Hunting, trout fishing, bicycling, snowmobiling, skiing, horseback riding, kayaking, outdoor activities are all available in the area. Simply bring your own food and beverages. Sit out in the backyard and enjoy the scenery while grilling out on outdoor grill or around an open campfire. Firewood will be provided. All linens, cooking utensils, kitchen and eating materials, stove, refrigerator, towels, housekeeping materials are provided. TV and DVD for movies and internet with free WiFi as of March 24th, 2017. A lot of peace and quiet. Fine restaurants, all denomination churches, hospitals are close.

Read our amazing reviews below!

Property manager

Brent A Waddell

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

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

Pets allowed

Arrangements for pets are possible.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in the house.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Farge

Located in La Farge, this farm stay is in a rural area. Fortney Underground Theater and Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Viroqua Country Club and Snowflake Ski & Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

La Farge, WI

What's nearby

Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center - 10 min drive
Fortney Underground Theater - 15 min drive
Viroqua Clinic - 16 min drive
Viroqua Country Club - 16 min drive
Wildcat Mountain State Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪Phil & Deb's Town Tap - ‬8 min drive
‪Liberty Store - ‬13 min drive
‪Blue Goose Floral - ‬20 min drive
‪Sisters Place - ‬7 min drive
‪Field House Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PET FRIENDLY Ranch Living w/ beautiful vistas near local attractions/festivities pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PET FRIENDLY Ranch Living w/ beautiful vistas near local attractions/festivities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PET FRIENDLY Ranch Living w/ beautiful vistas near local attractions/festivities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PET FRIENDLY Ranch Living w/ beautiful vistas near local attractions/festivities located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Kickapoo River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center and Vernon Memorial Healthcare. Fortney Underground Theater and Viroqua Country Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jared C.

13 June 2024

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

Beautiful Property

Fantastic country property. Owner was very accommodating too.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babette H.

12 June 2024

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

Kayaking the Kickapoo

Janis met us and checked in to make sure everything was ok. Views are amazing. The property was just as described. We enjoyed gathering around the dining room table, in the living room and the firepit. The house was charming.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

26 Mar 2024

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

Driftless weekend

What a delight! Janis is a wonderful host, met us at the property and showed us all around. The location is ideal - minutes from the Kickapoo Reserve, and down the road from Viroqua. The house is a lovely old farmhouse with beautiful wood details, comfortable furniture, fully equipped kitchen, and beautiful views.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne O.

24 Mar 2024

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

Great relaxing, quiet stay

Although we only stayed two nights we were very pleased with our Vrbo choice. The property is a 100-year old farmhouse, literally right "on the farm." The house is spacious, super clean and comfortable. Janis is a very pleasant host; communicative and responsive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

20 Aug 2023

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

Relaxing and scenix

Wanted a get away with my adult daughters, to disconnect and spend quality time, this property delivered that!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A., Madison, WI

13 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful and relaxing

We spent the weekend with 4 families (8 adults and 5 young kids) and we all enjoyed every part of it! Janis the owner was so welcoming and so interesting to talk to. You could hear the love and joy that she has for the property in her voice. The views were breathtaking, the cows were fun the watch and the big mature trees provided some comfortable shade as we had a fun ‘water day’ with the kids. The house and sounds of the farm take you back to a simpler, slower time. Even though there are many scenic attractions near by, there was no need for us to wonder too far. We definitely would love to stay again. :)

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod W.

23 July 2023

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

Amazing Stay!

Couldnt have asked for a better place to stay. The property is exactly as described and has amazing views of the surrounding countryside. The house is beautiful, clean, and full of history. Janice was a wonderful host and was quick and courteous with all communication. She was so sweet and made sure our stay was perfect. We will definitely look to stay here again when visiting the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

20 July 2023

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

Great Home Base

This property made a great home base to explore the area. Our host Janis was wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn O., Chicago

14 July 2023

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

Great relaxing stay!

We really enjoyed our relaxing stay at the farmhouse. Janis was very hospitable and communicative. We loved the scenic view of Wisconsin and would recommend the stay to anyone seeking an escape from busy city life!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIM B.

3 July 2023

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

Picturesque Rural Getaway

This very clean and spacious Bunkhouse was just what I needed after a recent retirement. My mother and I, along with my 2 Yorkshire terriers, had a very relaxing time here. The views in the Driftless region are just beautiful and the roads with all the hills and sharp curves were so much fun to drive. We had fun visiting several of the small communities and the various shops and cheese stores in each one. Janis was a spectacular host and offered tips on places to visit or to eat and made us feel most welcome. She was cordial and very easy to communicate with. I'd highly recommend staying at this Bunkhouse and hope to go back again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex J.

25 June 2023

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

Charming Farmhouse

Wonderfully clean farmhouse that was exactly as listed. Janice was a fantastic host.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

23 Feb 2023

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

Charming Farm House

Our stay at the Bar W Bunkhouse was wonderful. It's a Great Farm House with lots of charm and an awesome view. The Hosts were very attentive to our needs and everything was extremely clean. Although it was only my husband and myself, we are thinking about a future visit for our family reunion since the 5 bedrooms will work perfectly. We stayed there during the winter but the location is perfect for a summer get away since it's near many summer activities.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krysha S.

25 Jan 2023

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

Friendly Host

Great view. Host is friendly and understanding. They were very attentive to our needs. The house is very clean and quiet even though it is next to a highway. We enjoyed the stay very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget C.

5 Jan 2023

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

Cute little farmhouse

Cute little farmhouse that worked great for a wedding and actually able to bring our 4-legged friends along with!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

26 Nov 2022

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

Clean and comfortable

Janice was so welcoming! She was available to answer questions and greeted us on arrival.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

trev f.

23 Oct 2022

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

Perfect for a family with a dog

Great home base for family driftless adventures. If the moon and clouds cooperate, nice view of the southern sky. Clean. Comfortable beds. Friendly, helpful hosts. Practical, no frills, reasonably priced. 20Mbps internet.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

20 Oct 2022

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

Excellent property to rent!

If you’re looking for a quaint farmhouse away from the city to relax, this property checks all the boxes. Will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

5 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful views, spacious, friendly.

Peaceful location with beautiful scenic views of the surrounding farmland. Spacious, clean home. The hosts are very friendly. We had a wonderful time.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celeste L., Waupaca, Wisconsin USA

4 Oct 2022

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

Perfect place for the Dam Challenge weekend

It was clean inside- very clean. The place is exactly as described. The outside has beautiful vistas. We enjoyed watching the cattle on this working farm. The location was just right for the Dam challenge. The owners are super nice and Janice checked on us daily to see if we needed anything.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

17 Sept 2022

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

Peace & Quiet

Lovely rural setting. Everything was very clean, great place to kick back and relax. Wonderful hosts. Enjoyed watching the beef cattle. Sitting around the fire pit watching the moon come up was spectacular.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

8 Sept 2022

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

Awesome farm house

I enjoyed staying on a working farm with out standing views. The house was clean, tidy and had all the amenities that you need. Located in the heart of the driftless are on top of a hill overlooking a picturesque view of the surrounding area. Our host Janis was extremely helpful. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaymee S., Janesville, WI

6 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful property

They were very helpful and came over to bring us things. They work on the farm across the way so they were available. The property was up on a hill and beautiful. There's a fast highway in front of the house but it didn't affect our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denham C.

31 Aug 2022

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

Wish I could give more that 5 stars

Our stay was great. We had some questions about the dryer and instead of just talking me through how to do it, the property manager just came over (after asking) in like two minutes to show me the solution. She was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

15 Aug 2022

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

clean

house was clean. owner was very friendly

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

15 Aug 2022

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

clean

house was clean. owner was very friendly

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brent A Waddell

The ranch is currently operated by two life time residents that were recently honored as Commercial Cow-Calf Producers of the Year by the Minnesota State Simmental Association. Their beef herd has existed for nearly 40 years.

Why they chose this property

This property provides beautiful views, quaint country surroundings, and is near many local attractions and festivities for outdoor enthusiast and vacationers. Guests get to enjoy the beautiful sunrises and restful evenings taking in the simplicity of life. Tremendous hunting and fishing resources in area .

What makes this property unique

This property is a 100 year old ranch house that has tranquil surroundings and beautiful vistas with much history. It is a great place for hunters and fisherman to stay while using the area resources.