Room for a crowd at Akey Valley in southwest Wisconsin

Room for a crowd at Akey Valley in southwest Wisconsin

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Akey Vally, 31258 CR TB in Lone Rock WI.
Lemual Akey built the property in 1879, as shown in this original drawing.
Enjoy views from the big country front porch and swing.
Akey Valley is a working farm with Onion Hollow Angus working the land and housing cattle onsite.
Farmer Bill will be more than happy to say hello & give a lesson in ranching.

Overview of Room for a crowd at Akey Valley in southwest Wisconsin

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Lone Rock, WI
  • Popular LocationSpring Green Golf Course25 min drive
  • Popular LocationAmerican Players Theatre31 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe House on the Rock36 min drive
  • AirportMadison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Room for a crowd at Akey Valley in southwest Wisconsin

Check the calendar to plan your 2023 stay in the country with us at Akey Valley.

Akey Valley, LLC. is a vacation rental home located in scenic Richland County in southwest Wisconsin. Join us in the country!

The Akey Valley farmhouse is over 140+ years old. The original house was built in 1879 with an addition built in 1980 (ish).

The home is fully furnished and sleeps 12 comfortably with 6 bedrooms (five bedrooms upstairs and one on the main level) and plenty of space available for air mattresses. The house has a large remodeled kitchen, a sitting parlor room, dinning room, two bathrooms both on the main level and a large great room. Make yourself at home for the week or weekend.

Akey Valley is a family affair, we are not part of a property management company, resort or hotel chain looking to make tons of money off our rental. Dennis and Angie own the property and are active in the farm operation. They are just taking over the rental management from Eric & Amy, Angie's sister. Their son Ethan does the lawn moving. Angie's mom, Marilynn, does the laundry. It is a working farm and the cows in the pasture and the tractors in the barn belong to Angie's parents. At Akey Valley, we want people to experience and enjoy time in the country.

The home includes a living room, dining room, sitting room, and two bathrooms both on the main level (there are NO bathrooms upstairs). The large fully equipped kitchen was remodeled in 2012. It has a wall oven, electronic cook top, oversized refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and other small appliances like waffle maker, toaster, popcorn maker, blender and a tabletop George Forman grill. All cooking utensils, silverware and dishware are included. Guests will need to bring in and prepare their own food. All bed linens and towels are provided.

We offer great accommodations but please know it is NOT new construction. The main floor has central air but there is no AC (for summer) or heating (for winter) to the upstairs. For the summer, we have box fans in every room with large windows. In the fall, we have big comforters to keep cozy. We close the farmhouse during the winter.

The house also includes a 26x26 great room addition that’s perfect for gatherings or activities with a larger group! We installed Wi-Fi at the house in October 2014. It has worked well for guests but know it's not super fast (we would not advise streaming movies). Some things we don't have: cable or dish network (we do have a TV with local channels). Cell phone service can be spotty - it works for some and not for others. We hope our guests enjoy the beautiful scenery of the driftless region and have a time to sit back, relax and truly get away.

There are so many things to do in southwest Wisconsin and the driftless area. Enjoy Frank Lloyd Wright destinations like House on the Rock and Taliesin, along with the outdoor American Players Theater and great golf at The House on the Rock Golf Resort in Spring Green (only 15 minutes away).

Enjoy fishing? Richland County alone has over 270 miles of class I and class II trout stream. Along with the Wisconsin River and nearby fisheries, this area is the ultimate getaway. Within a 20 minutes drive, enjoy the Wisconsin River, Willow Creek, Bear Creek, Whitemound Lake, Ash Creek, Melancthon Creek and Mill Creek. If you want to drive a little farther, you can explore Blue River, Fennimore Fork, Black Earth Creek, West Fork of the Kickapoo River, Billings Creek and Devils Lake and State Park.

If golf is more your style, you can golf a different course every day of your stay with multiple courses all within a short drive. Visit The House on the Rock Golf Resort in Spring Green (15 minutes), The Baraboo Country Club, Baraboo (55 minutes), The Reedsburg Country Club, Reedsburg (40 minutes), Viroqua Hills Golf Course, Viroqua (45 minutes) and the West Brook Hills Golf Course in Plain (25 minutes).

There are a handful of great local Wineries within easy driving distance too-Wild Hills Winery (15 min), Narrows Creek Winery (30 min), Baraboo Bluff Winery (50 min), Wollersheim Winery & Distillery (45 min) and Spurgeon Vineyards & Winery (30 min).

Area attractions within a half hour’s drive include: American Players Theater, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesen, the Spring Green Art Fair, The House on the Rock Golf Course, Tower Hill State Park, the lower Wisconsin River, the Morel (mushroom) Festival in Muscoda, the Fall Art Tour, Oakwood Fruit Farm, and the Mid-Continent Railway Museum. Our back country roads are perfect for biking, pedal or motorcycle!

Area attractions about an hour away include: the House on the Rock, Governor Dodge State Park in Dodgeville, the Circus Museum, Devil's Lake State Park, the International Crane Foundation in the Baraboo area, the Wisconsin Dells, Mount Horeb, Cave of the Mounds. Madison is 60 minutes east, Viroqua is a short hour northwest and La Crosse is 90 minutes northwest.

Enjoy country living; take in the beauty of the area and be amazed at the peace and quiet of the country.

Travel time (ish): Madison 60 minutes, La Crosse 90 minutes, Chicago 3 hours and 30 minutes, Twin Cities 4 hours, Rochester, MN 3 hours and Wisconsin Dells 60 minutes.

Akey Valley is a limited liability company.

Property manager

Angie and Dennis Horkan

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please contact Angie in regards to pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If a dog is going to be left alone at the house, it needs to be in a kennel, not left in a room. Remember to clean up inside/outside after your pet.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Richland Center

Located in Richland Center, this farm stay is in a rural area. Spring Green Golf Course and Tower Hill State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Buckeridge's Home and Gallery and Spring Green General Store. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area - 23 min drive
  • Spring Green General Store - 24 min drive
  • Spring Green Golf Course - 25 min drive
  • American Players Theatre - 31 min drive
  • The House on the Rock - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Culver's - 11 min drive
  • Whiskey Row Saloon - 26 min drive
  • McDonald's - 14 min drive
  • China Inn - 12 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Room for a crowd at Akey Valley in southwest Wisconsin pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Room for a crowd at Akey Valley in southwest Wisconsin ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Room for a crowd at Akey Valley in southwest Wisconsin ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Room for a crowd at Akey Valley in southwest Wisconsin located?

This family-friendly Richland Center farm stay is located in a rural location, 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Wisconsin River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Krouskop Park and A.D. German Warehouse. Buckeridge's Home and Gallery and Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Akey House—historic, comfortable, family-friendly
This was our fourth stay at the Akey House. It is a fine place for a family gathering; we had five adults and two dogs. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch watching deer, listening to birds and coyotes, reading and just relaxing. The house is ideal location for those who wish to canoe, hike, and bicycle. It is modern (kitchen is great) yet retains that old-time feel in the dining room, porch, parlor and bedrooms. Very comfortable for large or small gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property!
This place was extremely well kept, and all information presented accurately. We were there in Nov. - While there was no heat upstairs, still very comfortable with the transfer vents, never felt too warm downstairs. The large group dining/gathering room is fantastic for larger groups (we had 11 in our group). Plenty of blankets and additional places to sleep (comfortable couches). The had EVERYTHING you could possible need - and everything was clearly labeled. The surrounding land is beautiful - just a true gem for someone looking for a true historic spot to rest. Thank you Amy & Eric!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristine H., MEETEETSE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a large group!
What a beautiful place, with a great house and a family vacation! Loved the view in every direction. A little remote, but that was so appealing to us!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Party Vrbo
We needed a place to stay for a special wedding that was in Spring Green WI. This was the place that would hold all the family (12 people) traveling from Missouri and allowed our dogs. Perfect place!!!! All the essentials and more!! Thank you for sharing your home with us. The Wilson’s

10/10 Excellent

Stefan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to gather with lots of space.
Our group very much enjoyed the house. The working cattle farm was great to watch. We enjoyed the bike paths that were close by. We did some board games in the evening. The kitchen was well supplied with equipment. T
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Angie and Dennis Horkan

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Dennis and Angie live in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, 45-minutes away. Angie grew up right next to this property in southern Richland County. When the opportunity arose in 2013 to buy the property, they jumped at it. The farm ties directly into Angie's parent farm on 80-acres. This property is an active farm. It currently is home to some of their registered black Angus cattle and the cropland grows corn, soybeans and alfalfa. Dennis and Angie both work full-time jobs, farm on the weekends and are taking over management this rental property from Angie's sister, Amy, and brother-in-law, Eric.

What makes this property unique

A short history lesson: The Akey Valley home was built is 1879 by Lemuel Akey. He brought his young family to the area from Ohio. The Akey family lived and prospered in Richland County for many years and moved to what is now Richland Center in 1890. The house and acreage was purchases by the Pauls family from Lemuel Akey and remained in their family until 2013.

The 140+ year old farm house has character around ever corner. There was an addition in 1985 and a kitchen remodel in 2012; but the true guts of the home remained true to character. As soon as you enter the home, you are in awe of the grander and majestic features of yesteryear. It is a beautiful property and we hope others will enjoy and appreciate the personality it still has today.

Languages:

English
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