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The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard

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Exterior
Exterior
Entrance to house, grilling area
Property grounds
Eat-in kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Viola, WI
  • Place, Kickapoo River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tunnelville Cliffs State Natural Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Vernon Memorial Healthcare
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard

Located on a private, dead-end road, the Windmill Retreat is a large, spacious house in the country with a big yard, a fire pit and wood, a gas grill, and a driveway available for parking. It has been recently updated, inside and out, and is ready for you to enjoy! Perfect for friends and families (we have tons of yard games), fishers (equipped with hooks for your waders), and more!

Four bedrooms, six beds, and 2 bathrooms leaves plenty of space for you and your guests. We are located at the top of the hill, and cell phone service, Wi-Fi, and cable TV are all available.

The house will be stocked with a reasonable amount of basic necessities at the beginning of your stay, including: 6 rolls of toilet paper, 3 rolls of paper towel, hand soap in each bathroom and the kitchen, dish soap, and dishwasher detergent.

Located in the heart of the Driftless, the Windmill Retreat is surrounded by many great restaurants, attractions, and local shops!

Nearby Restaurants Include:
Liberty Bar - 1.5 miles
Driftless Cafe - 11 miles
Kickapoo Coffee Cafe - 11 miles
Gassers Bar & Grill - 11 miles
Norwegian Hollow Hideaway - 19 miles
Borgen's Cafe - 18 miles
Nordic Lanes - 18 mines
Hillsboro Brewing Company - 27 miles

Nearby Attractions and Shops include:
Chapters on the Horizon Wedding Venue - 4 miles
Kickapoo Valley Reserve - 20 miles
Sidie Hollow County Park - 15 miles
Canoe Rental Shops - 20 miles
Main Street Station - 11 miles
Ewetopia - 11 miles
The Drifting Boutique - 11 miles
Wildthings Fur - 14 miles
Oof-da Mart - 18 miles
Treasures on Main - 18 miles
The Big Old Red Shed - 18 miles
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Viola

Located in Viola, this vacation home is in a rural area. Tunnelville Cliffs State Natural Area and Kickapoo Valley Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts and Richland County Fairgrounds. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Viola, WI

What's nearby

  • Kickapoo River - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tunnelville Cliffs State Natural Area - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Vernon Memorial Healthcare - 13 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Kickapoo Valley Reserve - 13 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center - 15 min drive - 19.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Buckshots Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Phil & Deb's Town Tap - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rooster’s Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Twisted Raven Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Liberty Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard?

As of Apr 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard on Aug 7, 2026 start from $252, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Kickapoo River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tunnelville Cliffs State Natural Area and Lawton Memorial Library. Bean Park and Kickapoo Valley Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for our nieces wedding in Viola. Beautiful area and house. Kids enjoyed the yard and adults liked the sunroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

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

Driftless

We really enjoyed our stay. Place was exactly like the listing. Had everything we needed and was so clean. Totally enjoyed our time
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Beautiful home

The property has plenty of room! We loved the porch, patio, and fire pit. The rooms were big, easy for older family member to move with a walker on main floor. The location was nice for visiting Viola and LaFarge area. I would highly recommend this beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael B.

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

trout fishing getaway

very clean /comfortable beds/plenty of space
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Family Holiday celebration

Got together for Christmas here and it worked great for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan N.

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

Greta stay!

Family reunion just up the road. Was an amazing location and so close to where we needed to be. Lovely amenities and great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

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

Fishing trip

Great place, lots of seating and great outdoor space! Kitchen was stocked with everything needed and it wasn't far too from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Close to Chapters On the Horizon Venue

We all enjoyed our stay for a family wedding. It was super close to event. A ton of room and beautiful accomidations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

Great second stay!

Return customer. This house is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Great experience.

My daughter was married at chapters on the horizon on the other side of town. This was a recommended property on their local air b&b page. The house was clean with beautiful views out every window,we had 6 adults and a 14 year old and had plenty of room to spread out, the girls were very happy with spacious bathrooms and mirrors in every room. At only 6 minutes from the wedding venue we were very spoiled.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis M.

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

Very clean, well equipped house. Layout is a little odd, but it met our needs welk

Other than a problem with the front door lock, our stay was very pleasant. We like to cook and the kitchen was very well equipped. House was very clean. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I needed to hang towels over the windows in the downstairs bedroom to get the room dark enough to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

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

Spacious

Clean, well equipped and appointed. Nice windowed porch to enjoy outdoor view and enjoy each other’s company.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Family wedding

This property was great and very clean The porches and patio were great We were looking forward to camp fires but the weather was very hot - it was also close to the wedding venue and had amazing views and lots of deer at sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Beautiful

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

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

Quilting gals

Very clean, very well kept up. Lots of space. We’re a group of quilter friends from three different areas of WI. Windmill Retreat is the perfect meeting spot for us. It’s location is equal distance from each of our homes. This was our second stay here (3rd for one of us). Plan on coming again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leisha L.

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

Beautiful and cozy, with great Wi-Fi

I was so pleased walking into this home. Everything was extremely clean, cute and comfortable. You can tell the owner cares about her guests. My teen son loved the Wi-Fi speed. There were many comfy beds to choose from. We spent New Year’s Eve in this home and were very pleased. It is closer to the highway than I expected, but it still felt very private and safe. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly U.

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

Wedding weekend

Our niece was getting married in the area and we needed to have a place for 10 or more people to stay. We were looking for a place that we could have enough room to relax the night before with some game playing and conversation. Then have enough space for everyone to get ready the next day. We found it. We are keeping this house on our list for a return visit for a relaxing quiet vacation. Thank you, The Udelhoven Family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

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

The Quilting Gals

Loved it. Wish it had been warmer so we could have set up Our tables on porch(es) but no control over weather. We had a little mini retreat for five sewing gals. It worked out fantastic. All want to do it again. Beautiful home, super clean. Our only real issue was all the steps but we knew and managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Beautiful House

I wish I could have spent more time at the house but as the mother of the Bride I only got to sleep there. The others staying were able to enjoy the beauty of the house and area. Everything you need is included and beds were very comfy according to everyone. Thank you for having salt available for the driveway as we had ice and snow that night. Only downside was not knowing you need to leave bathroom doors and bedroom door open downstairs to warm the bedroom up.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

A little slice of Heaven

From my mother: Your home was the perfect place for my family. My daughter got married at the Chapters. This area and home was so relaxing, peaceful, and welcoming when anxiety was high! Phenomenal sunsets! The front porch was my family’s favorite spot! There was so much space for everyone to unwind and do their thing!! We played games, had a small brunch the morning after the wedding with family. Pam is the perfect host! She thought of everything! One of the best amenities provided was plenty of towels for our four day stay with the house full of people. And the hot water never ran out! Pretty amazing! The beds and linen were immaculate and very comfortable. The home was spectacularly clean. She had indoor and outdoor games and a list of fun things to do, restaurants to go, places to see. She didn’t leave out a detail!! The Windmill Retreat is beautiful and we plan to come and stay again! Thank you for allowing us to share your home! Again, it was absolutely perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Weekend Wedding

I booked this home so our family had a place for the weekend my daughter was getting married. I began reaching out to the owners 3 days prior to see if an early check-in would be available although did not receive any response and finally had to call them which then they graciously agreed to a noon check-in. The home was clean except for an over abundance of dying flies. I wanted a place with internet connection although the internet did not work the entire stay, the home-owners solution was for me to call IT to resolve the issue although that was not an option as I was involved in my daughters wedding and did not have time to deal with that. My elderly parents who had to spend most of their time at the house were petty upset about that (and did not feel comfortable calling) as they like to watch their regular TV shows to pass the time. Overall the home was nice, decor was nice, bathrooms were clean and beds were all firm and not very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

Visiting family

What a wonderful property—perfect for us. Very clean and comfortable. Great hosts—very accommodating and great communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

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

Country getaway

Beautiful, cozy, modern farmhouse with a number of areas for family time together playing games and enjoying conversation. Great kitchen to gather and cook together. Nice country location with wonderful sunrises out the kitchen window with views for miles. Lots of games for both inside and out. Everyone…of all ages… enjoyed our stay and had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Windmill Retreat

My family and I loved this house for hosting our Thanksgiving meal. Nicely redone, plenty of space, great for a gathering. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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Hosted by Pam Inman

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