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On 278 pristine acres, 1 acre fishpond, close to all Spring Green attractions!

On 278 pristine acres, 1 acre fishpond, close to all Spring Green attractions!

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Welcome to Springdale Cottage!
A view of the dining area from the movie loft.
You will appreciate our fully equipped kitchen and spacious dining area!
Comfy couches in our movie loft! TV, DVD player, and a selection of DVDs for you
A view of our great room couch, kitchen island, and spacious screen porch.

Overview of On 278 pristine acres, 1 acre fishpond, close to all Spring Green attractions!

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Spring Green, WI
  • Popular LocationThe House on the Rock11 min drive
  • Popular LocationAmerican Players Theatre12 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpring Green Golf Course13 min drive
  • AirportMadison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2-2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Loft

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Loft

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

On 278 pristine acres, 1 acre fishpond, close to all Spring Green attractions!

Located on 278 pristine acres in the midst of Wisconsin's Driftless Area. Only minutes from The House on The Rock, American Players Theater, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin, and the Lower Wisconsin River. Spring Green Cottage is a true delight! Enjoy hiking our trails, toasting marshmallows in the fire bowl and grilling some fine meat on our garden patio, stargazing from our spacious back deck, and fishing for Bluegills, Sunnys and Bass in our very large secluded pond! Revel in our lovingly restored 100 acre native prairies and our 160 acre mature oak forest.

Property manager

Nancy Hylbert

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no extra guests allowed at any time!

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO Smoking Indoors or Outdoors
Please read our House Rules. Please know that when you make your reservation, you are legally bound to obey our (very reasonable) house rules.
If you tamper with our security cameras, expect to pay a fine of up to $1000.00. Thanks for your understanding!
Please register the correct number of guests when you make your reservation. If you pay the extra person fee after your arrival, it will be doubled.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Absolutely no extra guests allowed at any time!
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spring Green

Located in Spring Green, this cottage is in a rural area. Folklore Village and A.D. German Warehouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area and Governor Dodge State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Spring Green General Store and Buckeridge's Home and Gallery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • The House on the Rock - 11 min drive
  • American Players Theatre - 12 min drive
  • Spring Green General Store - 13 min drive
  • Spring Green Golf Course - 13 min drive
  • Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Culver's - 15 min drive
  • Woods Bar & Grill - 19 min drive
  • Shifflet's Bar & Riverside Grille - 17 min drive
  • The Sh*tty Barn - 13 min drive
  • Waz Inn - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On 278 pristine acres, 1 acre fishpond, close to all Spring Green attractions! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On 278 pristine acres, 1 acre fishpond, close to all Spring Green attractions!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On 278 pristine acres, 1 acre fishpond, close to all Spring Green attractions!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is On 278 pristine acres, 1 acre fishpond, close to all Spring Green attractions! located?

This family-friendly Spring Green cottage is located in a rural location, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Wisconsin River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The House on the Rock and Tower Hill State Park. Spring Green General Store and Buckeridge's Home and Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

margaret b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Grandma and grandpa and grandkids
The first thing that my grandson wanted to see was the pond and we were disappointed it was so far away from the house but the first time Symon saw the pond there were all kinds horse flies and green stuff on the water. So we spent the next day at governor dodge state Park WONDERFUL TIME . The next day we went to House on the Rock Great! Came home and rested Ava and I went back to gov. Dodge and hiked the waterfall trail and the my husband and the boys put bug spray for flies and drove down to the pond to fish much better the pond was clear. We couldn’t get the micro wave to work you should check that could have been us. It’s one of the most beautiful parts of our state and being with our grandchildren it was wonderful weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Our stay was beautiful and everything was just as it was explained
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend
Beautiful home! My wife and I enjoyed birdwatching and fishing on the property, as well as exploring the rest of what Spring Green has to offer. We'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Leisha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Run for the hills and avoid this property host!
My husband and I have rented a combination of 19 rentals in 2020 and 2021 with our young kiddos. We are small business owners, so we are blessed to travel, while working. Of these 19 rentals, we have never left less than a 5-star review, nor have we ever received less than a 5-star rating as guests. This particular property was tarnished by the extreme property host. Upon arrival, Nancy was disrespectful and treated my husband and I as though we were intruders, not paying guests. PLEASE: CAREFULLY read ALL of the "house rules" and every one of the dozen potential fees she will add on, EXTREMELY carefully! I was apprehensive about staying to begin with and also shared this apprehension with my husband, but it was the only rental left available on Labor Day weekend. If there are more rules than amenities, Run! No smoking any where on 278 acres of property; no renters under 35.... extra cleaning fees, extra recycling sorting fees... etc. We were on a 5 day trip to SW WI. Nancy's place was the 2nd we were staying at. My husband put up some deer stands, using his wheeler, at his leased land 100 miles away from Nancy's house. Because this was trailered behind his truck, upon entering her driveway, her first words to him were "ATV'S ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY!!" Not, "hello guests... or welcome... or how was your trip?" We explained to her we had zero intention of using it on her property, but did explain to her we were coming from a different place that we did use it on (4 hours from home), so we had no where to put it, other than on the trailer in the driveway. She then left. An hour later, after completely unpacking, and my kids had their "rooms" picked out, I received 3 repeat calls from VRBO. Please note that Nancy had my cell phone number, but called them first, instead. They had Nancy on the phone. She wanted us gone and NO refund. Why? Because my husband asked, "ATV's aren't even allowed trailered on the driveway?" and she didn't "like his tone". I was livid. My toddler and 8 year old had just got out of the vehicle from a 4 hour drive... we were trying to make dinner plans, and I ended up on the phone with VRBO customer care for 2 hours!! Not exactly the vacation I envisioned! Nancy proceeded to say to the VRBO customer care agent, "what if they trash the place now?" Seriously?? Wow. Please heed my warning and run from this property if you are looking for a get away. We ended our "vacation" a day early, in total disgust.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great escape from concrete jungle.
Wonderful get away property. The surrounding land is surreal. The house has everything one would need and more. It's clean, spacious and calming. Our group of Dads spend a wonderful weekend there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Hylbert

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Raised in Wisconsin, my roots are deep here. My greatest joys are my children and grandchildren, who all live close by.
I also enjoy gardening, dancing, writing, restoring prairies and maintaining oak woodlands. When I am not at the cottage, I am with my family in the Madison area or taking care of my guests at my Bed & Breakfast in Verona: Springdale Inn

It gives me great joy to share the magic of our Spring Green property with you!

Why they chose this property

It was love at first sight on the day I set foot on the farm in Spring Green in 1992. After 25 years of ownership, our cottage needed some fixing up, so I spent the winter of 2015-2016 re-finishing and re-decorating. I hope you enjoy the results. This cottage was originally built in the 1860's, as a simple wood frame farm house. It still sits on its original fieldstone foundation, and all of its main walls are original. The first wooden structure on this farm was a log cabin built around 1840, just below where the pond dam now stands.

What makes this property unique

The valley views from the cottage are so soothing!
Our sweet secluded fish pond is a joy to anglers of all ages and abilities!
Our deck is a perfect spot for stargazing, and you will find our night sky to be amazing!
We have a fire bowl on our back patio, and we provide firewood for your use.
We are close to Spring Green, the Wisconsin River, American Players Theatre, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesen. If you would like to rent a kayak, canoe, or tube, please contact Wisconsin Riverside Resort ASAP, because they actually sell out for many summer weekends. They are 10 minutes from our cottage, in Spring Green, at 608-588-2826.
Like to bicycle? We are in the midst of some of the best biking country anywhere! Bike right out our driveway and take a hilly loop to Percussion Rock Road, with a stop at the amazing Global View along the way!
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