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Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven

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Early morning fog near the parking area.
Front entrance to the Antique Unit.
Modern kitchen area.
Bar and kitchen area.
Living room with stairs to the loft.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hillpoint, WI
  • Place, Sauk County Forest
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Wisconsin River
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven

Book a getaway to relax, hike, and enjoy the peace and quiet of our beautiful area, or to enjoy trout fishing in the local trout stream.

Private, air-conditioned, fully furnished, clean and unique accommodations. Enjoy the comfortable, away-from-it-all atmosphere.

We are located in the heart of beautiful Bear Valley and the confluence of five scenic drainage's. 750 acres of public land lay to the south. The remaining boundaries are surrounded by a privately owned wildlife refuge.

We are centrally located within a half hour of some of the most popular attractions of Southwest WI as well as some unique and tranquil settings within minutes.

Some of the activities that can be enjoyed from our front door are hunting, fishing, biking, motorcycling, snowmobiling, bird and wildlife watching, or just relaxing around one of our camp fires.

Also popular is the quality trout fishing available within walking distance. Trout fishing continues to get better as Bear Creek was recently improved under a stream bank improvement and trout habitat project.

Bear Creek Trout Habitat Improvement Project is nearly all under DNR easements with two walk-in public access points on Hwy 130, as well as access off the bridge on Hwy N, just feet from Outdoor Inn.

We are centrally located to the many popular tourist attractions of Southwest Wisconsin.

We are a short drive from The House on the Rock, American Players Theatre, Governor Dodge State Park, Oakwood Fruit Farm, Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor’s Center, The Springs Golf Resort, Natural Bridge State Park, Our Lady of the Fields Chapel, Taliesin, Plain Westbrook Hills Golf Course, White Mound Park, Rockbridge, Hillside School, Tower Hill State Park, Hyde Mill, Unity Chapel, House on the Rock, Cedar Grove Cheese Co, Wisconsin Dells, and many other interesting tourist attractions.

In order to provide peace and serenity for our wildlife, we are a DRONE FREE zone, and have quiet time after 11:00 pm.

We have Light Speed Fiber Internet, and HD Television Live Streaming & Cloud DVR.

Check in time is 4:00 pm and check out time is 11:00 am, unless different times are prearranged.

If your dates for the Antique Unit are taken, please try our Pine Unit at https://www.vrbo.com/3478766ha.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
No drones. Early arrival and late departure time available on request only.
There is a $25 fee per night, per person, if you have extra overnight friends or family arrive during your stay.
1. No underage drinking allowed. 2. Children are not allowed. 3. We do not charge a cleaning charge; appreciate you leaving things in good condition.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2287161
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: 10
Note from host: 10
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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Plain

Located in Plain, this cabin is in a rural area. Richland Museum & Visitor's Center and Richland County History Room are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Richland County Fairgrounds and West Side Park. Buckeridge's Home and Gallery and Spring Green General Store are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hunting.
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Map
Hillpoint, WI

What's nearby

  • Sauk County Forest - 16 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Battery Park - 16 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Wisconsin River - 18 min drive - 25.3 km
  • 400 State Trail - 20 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area - 21 min drive - 24.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Drea's Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lil bear ranch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪M and N's Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Patch Farms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Halver's Town Tap - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven?

As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven on May 10, 2026 start from $192, 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 Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is a Driftless Area Haven located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Battery Park, Fireman's Park, and Wisconsin River. Miner Hill Trails Park and Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area 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. 66 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

david g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful weekend! The property is beautifully maintained. We really enjoyed table outside! The grounds were spectacular and easy access to APT!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Relaxing Home Away From Home

Enjoyed the peace and quiet, comfortable home, fully equipped kitchen. Easy check in. Perfect for our getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mildred s.

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

Great place

We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfortable, kitchen well appointed, loved all the antiques throughout the unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emre M.

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

Wonderful little magical escape

This place was so cuteAnd cozy. The decor was incredible and fun to look at. Great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

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

Great property. Beautiful location.

We were in the area to fish for a few days and stayed here. It was such a cool spot…clean, comfortable, easy check in. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim m.

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

Sweet rural place for American Players Theater

Nice place. Personable and unique. Owners super friendly - allowed book from shelves to be taken so that it could be finished reading.Relaxing outdoor sitting area in scenic setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely 3-night stay here, viewing the fall colors in the surrounding areas. The unit was very clean, all the needed items were found in the kitchen. The king bed is very soft and came with fuzzy sheets which were very warm. We were thankful for the fan in the room. The communication was great when we couldn't locate remote controls. Highly recommend this rustic retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

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

Perfect for Quiet GetAway

Wonderful property! Great for enjoying a quiet retreat, bird watching, and some quality time with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was BEAUTIFUL. Had a girls weekend and it was perfect. I was blown away by all the gorgeous, healthy plants on the patio, wow! I will absolutely come back. Bill was very nice and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay, wish we could have stayed longer! We loved the style and atmosphere. My favorite part was sitting out on the front patio and enjoying the wildlife. We would see the sandhill cranes a few times a day, there were so many rabbits(my favorite animal!), and even heard an eagle! It was delightfully quiet, with only the very occasional car passing by. The stars were spectacular as well. Our main reason to stay was to visit House on the Rock, and it did not disappoint!
View from the driveway
View from the driveway
Some of the many adorable rabbits!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

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

Great stay

Great, quiet place to stay. Bill stopped to say hi and made sure we had everything we needed. Internet was crazy fast. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Just Right!

We loved everything about this place. From the very well stocked kitchen to the little fish pond outside to the woodpeckers and the view. The beds weee great and so weee the pillows!! They did not hold back on anything for comfort and ease. I can’t wait to go again. The owner was easy to work with and made sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Me

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

Off the grid

What a beautiful piece of paradise. Lots of wildlife, little to no cell service (which we love, but no worries if you don't, Bill has phenomenal WIFI), and views for days! It's not a 5star resort, but thats the charm. LOVE!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 20, 2025
I’m glad that you enjoyed your stay, and thank you for leaving everything so neat and clean! Cell service can be spotty unless you have AT&T, or Consumers Cellular. They get good cell service, but for those that don’t, you can get it through WiFi with the password that I have in the Information Book, but I agree, sometimes it is nice not to have it at all. 😊 We hope to see you later this summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi C.

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

Cozy, Comfortable Getaway

My partner and I had a wonderful weekend in the Antique Unit. It was sparkling clean, spacious, and provided all we needed (and more) for our weekend of hiking and birding. We're already looking forward to a return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

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

Awesome Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay in the Antique Unit at Bear Valley. We went in the winter to just get away. We would love to check it out in the summer sometime and see what there is to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Gals weekend October 2021

Very comfortable property, clean, great location for drifting through the Driftless area of WI.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Excellent property

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful property. The owner indicated they will add a WiFi booster to provide a stronger signal throughout the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2021
Thanks for your patience, Mike. I have contacted two different services for our rural area, and have gotten two different answers. I have not given up, however, and will keep trying. I have ordered a couple of boosters to try until I can find a provider that works better in our area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia K.

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

One of a kind, great location

An awesome place to stay and have as a base if you are hiking or exploring the Driftless region! You will likely lose cell service before arriving so definitely print out directions. Beautiful patio, great for drinking coffee early in the morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen A.

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

Quick Weekend Getaway

Very nice property in a quiet area. Quite a lot of unique interior decorations. We stayed to go to Devil's Lake. It did seem a little too far for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2024
I’m glad that you enjoyed your stay. Devils Lake is 37 - 40 miles from the Bear Valley Outdoor Inn, depending on which route is taken. That might seem like a long drive, but that is a tourist area, and finding a place closer will likely be more expensive. I’m sorry that we didn’t get to meet during your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Quaint

Unique with comforts of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob and Debbie P.

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

Weekend Getaway

This place is very well situated in the middle of several small towns just mintutes away and cities within an hour. There was lots to explore with great food and beautiful hikes to enjoy. The host was very helpful. We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to come back. Note though that we did not have cell service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 4, 2023
I’m so sorry that you didn’t have cell service. We recently were hooked up with Fiber Optic service, and I forgot to leave the WiFi password in the instructions booklet. It is there now, and I thank you for calling it to my attention.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter P.

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

Quiet getaway

This is our second year at Bear Valley. We go to APT each year and love Bear Valley. It is surrounded by beauty and quiet! The property is comfortable to us and we especially love sitting on the patio. The variety and sounds of the birds is incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe W.

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

Lovely lil stay

It is a beautiful rustic place with lots of beautiful views and fun taxidermy inside. It’s quite and a nice get away. Bill, the owner, is delightful and a colorful character. There are some chickens and little puppies running around looking for pets. I love the quirkiness of this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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