A bit of History!
Location: De Soto, Southwest, Wisconsin, USA (Close to the Mississippi River and the Great River Road)
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Caboose
The BEST Romantic Get-Away in Wisconsin!!
Relive the old railroad days in this original 1954 Rail Road caboose!
Secluded on five acres, this caboose features a kitchen, bath, gas fireplace and a private deck with its very own hot tub!
Sit in the cupola of the caboose and read a book or scope out the wildlife from the wrap around view. We are just walking distance from a Class A trout stream. Fish or Dangle your feet in the cool flowing waters.
Ask about our Guided Caving and/or Rock Climbing trips to add some Adventure to your get-a-way stay!
Enjoy a relaxing dinner at the best local restaurant- The Great River Roadhouse- overlooking the Mississippi River!
Sleeping is on a double bed and bunks. Will sleep up to four people (two to three adults and a child). This perfect for a couple or small family with young children.
Check-In is 3PM, Check-out is 11AM. Weekly bookings are Friday to Friday. Reservation deposits are non-refundable. Refunds after final payments are made will only be given if we can re-book the dates that are canceled.
Pontoon Boat and Fishing boat packages on the Miss. River are also available. Ask our manager for more details.
Don't forget to see the other rentals that we have available by clicking the link below to view our other Rental Properties.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding/Tubing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nightly Rate .. $150/night (2 night minimum).
Weekly Rate .. $750/week (full week rentals only Mid June to August).
50% of rent due with Reservation - Balance due 10 days before arrival.
No Smoking allowed.
A security deposit of half the rental amount is due with Final Payment.
Pets are welcome (one per family) Pet fee. $40/weekend, $50/week (non-refund.)
Credit Cards are accepted through Pay Pal on-line Only.
Security deposit refunded after unit has been inspected by management.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- A bit of History! - De Soto, Wisconsin Rental
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- Well equipped Kitchen-Jenn-Air range! - De Soto, Wisconsin Rental
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- Great outdoor space with Hot Tub in a Gazebo!
Traveler Reviews (39)
Bimo
Guest: Bimo
(Madison, WI)
Date of Stay: 01/28/12
Review Submitted: 02/02/12
First off, the surrounding scenery is simply exquisite. Tucked in a quaint nook in the woods, the adorable caboose cabin is nestled amongst a landscape of rolling bluffs past whose horizon the mighty Mississippi River lies. About three miles from the cabin is a designated State Natural Area, Rush Creek, with a pull-out to fit a couple cars and trail head that takes you up to a bluff summit some 500' high with a gorgeous view of the beautiful river and Iowa on the other side. Any season of the year -- even winter, with snowshoes, the picture is spectacular. The cabin is well accommodated and tastefully decorated. The kitchen had two small flaws though: the gas stove is tricky to light and invites tiny "explosions" you need to be mindful of, and there is no oven. But we were able to improvise with several fine meals, so it's not much of a nuisance. The water pressure in the shower was a little finicky, too, but after a few attempts and tinkering, it worked fine. The pull-out futon is the bed, which while not romantic per se, was nonetheless much more comfortable than most futons I've slept on. The cabin is best geared toward a couple with either no children, one child, or a dog. It's very quaint, but could become a bit claustrophobic if too many bodies are rubbing elbows. Finally, the hot tub was wonderful! A separate local tax and cleaning fee were attached to the original price only after matters were squared away with the owner, which initially irked me. I asked that the cleaning fee be waived so long as I left the place ship-shape, to give me the benefit of the doubt. The owner accommodated this request, which I appreciated. Still though, it would be beneficial to post that info in the ad so that future interested parties know upfront what the total cost will be. I would definitely stay here again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.
Great Time and escape
Guest: D. Tomi N.
Date of Stay: 10/19/11
Review Submitted: 01/20/12
Very nice, different stay. Well done job on the transformation. Cozy, clean, quite, the hot tube is VERY hot, perfect to work out the kinks and the stars are very bright... Well equip kitchen and heats well in the colder days. Great Restaurants near by and beautiful area surrounds by the Mississippi. Bathroom has flushing toilet, shower, and large sink cabinet for your toiletries. Kitchen has everything but stove, No big deal. There is a BBQ grill outside. and great fire pit. (buy your own wood). Now the cons, which should NOT stop you from checking out this great experience. It is Wisconsin and any cabin owning person will tell you bugs can be a problem and the ladybugs did get revived by the heat. So they were hanging out, Maybe if we fired up a bug bomb it may have worked. The futon, well its a futon if you ever sleep on one you know what it's like. I've had two knee replacements and shoulder surgery and made I it work. There are also two bunk beds With small mattresses for Kids or snoring husband or just for reading. The hot tub is not private it can be seen from the road, so we did get some beeps by passing cars. If your not afraid of the dark just turn off the deck light and don't forget a robe and flip-flops. The steps up to the caboose hurt bare feet, but are fine with something on your feet. One last thing, Could be big but not for us, there is nor reception for cell phone or TV or radio. I have verizon(that usually works everywhere) so had to walk up hill about a mile for it to work a little. BUT hey your here to GET AWAY. remember? So all in all a great get away to be checked out and should be. If you used to WI. cabins and getaways you will love this place we did! I work in Surgery and my Husband works in sales we are average Joes with average incomes. We like to check out new and different places with hot tubs and this one was well worth the price of admission!
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Very disappointed
Guest: molliras
(Milwaukee)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11
Review Submitted: 01/09/12
My husband and 6-month-old stayed here over the New Year holiday. We found the bathroom and kitchen drawers with mouse urine and feces. One of the kitchen drawers had a mouse nest on top of the coffee filters. I understand that mice is common at places in the country so a couple of turds don't bother me and neither does spotting or hearing mice in the caboose (which we did), but I expect the place to be vacuumed and wiped down before our arrival and it is highly unlikely mice could have done all that in one day. Joel told us there were guests just the day before, so the place was "cleaned" before our arrival. Some of the sheets were stained and ripped. We let Joel know all of this and he refunded our cleaning fee which was fair and appreciated. On our last night the pipes froze and we did not have water for food, dishes, shower, toilet, etc. We informed Joel about this as well. He, at first, told us that this was an act of God and that he cannot control mother nature. He later informed us that his maintenance person found the heat tape unplugged. We asked for a refund of our last night and he refused saying that we unplugged it. He also berated us for using more linens and towels than he thought we should have used. We selected this place based on all the excellent reviews, but was very disappointed not only in the condition of the caboose, but the awful management as well. I recommend that you find other accommodations in the area.
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Awesome quiet retreat! Railroad buffs will love this place!
Guest: Train Buff
(Madison, WI)
Date of Stay: 12/30/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
Had a great stay over New Years and fell in love with the whole place and its location. Owners saw to our every need. Furnishing fit perfectly and the place was very clean when we arrived. Thanks
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway.
Very Unique but a few hitches
Guest: Tony
(Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 12/19/11
Review Submitted: 12/27/11
The place was very cool and we enjoyed our stay but..... A few things that could be better explained and divulged is the extra 45$ cleaning fee. It seems odd not to include all costs that are associated with the rental in the main description. We were not notified of the fee until we had sifted through a lot of other cabins and decided on this one based on all information we had. Also, they then asked us to clean up after ourselves (I.e. sweep, etc.) When we arrived the place had obviously not been swept due to around 30 dead flies on the ground along with mouse dropping throughout the surfaces and drawers. Also, they state that there is a double bed. This is true however it is a fold down lumpy futon in the middle of the living room. All in all the place is so unique that it is very easy to overlook some of its faults. I really hope in the future they are more transparent with all the fees associated and are more clear with the descriptions. Last thing, if you have a older pet be aware that the height and steepness of the steps into the caboose is very hard on older animals.
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Highly recommended!
Guest: D H.
Date of Stay: 08/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/26/11
On our way from New York to Northern Minnesota, my husband and I were looking for a nice stop-over to rest for a couple days and break-up the trip. The Coulee Junction Caboose was the perfect solution! The caboose was a blast to stay in, was very well appointed and easily accommodated 2 adults + 2 dogs. It was fun learning about the caboose and we had a good time exploring the area too. Joel was a good host and a pleasure to work with from beginning to end.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.
Nov 26/28
Guest: vezo99
(wood dale)
Date of Stay: 11/26/10
Review Submitted: 11/28/10
Wonderfull place...We spend weekend without TV,phone or kids.Caboose has everything you need,just bring you food or check local restoraunt like we did.Best pizza in River Roadhouse in De Soto,had lunch in La Croise.Hot tub is clean,already hot for you when you arrive.So many places to see around,we even cross to Iowa and Minnessota. We'll be back in spring Thank you for great service and we'll recommend this to all our friends
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, girls getaway.
October 16-17th, 2010
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/16/10
Review Submitted: 11/05/10
Really beautiful setting on remote, isolated road. Everything you need for a simple, comfortable getaway with good eats nearby and groceries available in Lansing. Apple orchards, cheese curds and the Mississippi river all very close. Great bonfire area, hot tub and a spectacular view of the starts. Lots of fun for my husband and I and our teenage daughter. Our boxer dog Dexter had a bit of difficulty getting on and off the platform to get into the caboose but eventually he figured it out. Give yourself plenty of time to slow down to the pace of things and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
Fun little get-a-way!
Guest: LJJ
(Madison, WI USA)
Date of Stay: 10/14/10
Review Submitted: 10/29/10
My husband and I wanted a place not too far from Madison since we only had two nights away to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary - this was perfect! Very quiet, secluded, and a great little spot. We loved the train atmosphere, especially the "reading nook" in the cupola. The hot tub was also fantastic - it was perfect for the cool nights and cool early mornings in the fall. The only reason I marked good instead of excellent is because the main sleeping place is a futon. My husband did not have a problem with it at all, but I was hoping for a bed. It wasn't bad, though....It was a great spot, and I have already recommended it to a couple friends. We had a great dinner at the local bar, had time for some antiquing in Viroqua, and hit up the Gays Mills apple orchards - a great get-away at a great price.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
family vacation
Guest: ask why 63
(dallas tx)
Date of Stay: 07/20/10
Review Submitted: 08/02/10
we took our niece and nephew to the caboose and had a great time. it was quiet and secluded. the stars were bright in the darkness of night. it was wonderful not to have a tv or phone for once. the hot tub was relaxing and we had fun grilling out. the kids loved, ( and fought over ), the bunk beds. we are going to go back the next time i am in town.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children.
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