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Peaceful Country Comfort W Panoramic Views of Big Creek Valley
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Other (See Description)
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Peaceful Country Comfort W Panoramic Views of Big Creek Valley
Relax in the comfort of a full-size 2 bedroom, 2 bath luxury 2nd floor apartment with separate entrance for your convenience and privacy. Enjoy the quiet country life with panoramic views of Big Creek Valley from the bay window in your living room, or sip a favorite beverage on the spacious balcony adjoining the King room. Feel free to enjoy our large lawn, take a walk along our woods or enjoy an evening fire in the fire pit.
Our home is situated on the side of a small hill overlooking an active farming area with farmers fields and pastures giving way to rolling wooded hills in the distance. Enjoy a bicycle or motorcycle ride or quiet drive along paved country roads, or relax in the yard or on your balcony with a good book and a favorite beverage.
Wintertime sports activities are nearby with cross country and downhill skiing, tubing and snowboarding at Fort McCoy, cross country at the golf course in Sparta, and downhill at Mount La Crosse. Snowmobile trails abound! You and the kids can enjoy sledding on the mild slope of the hill right behind your apartment, build snowmen in the yard, etc. Try your hand at ice-fishing on Perch Lake or Lake Neshonoc or skating at the Sparta Hockey Rink or one of the outdoor rinks at Memorial Park in Sparta... or just snuggle in and stay warm in the apartment.
The apartment is attached to our home with a separate entrance for your convenience. Sound buffers between our living spaces mean we can't hear you and you can't hear us.
RECLAIMED CHARM
A few years ago a storm blew over an enormous elm tree I climbed as a kid. It landed on the corner of an early 1900's granary. The owner chose not to repair it and allowed us to take it down for the salvaged lumber. You'll find that reclaimed lumber throughout the apartment. Wooden floors were reworked from the granary flooring. Wainscot, trim and wood ceilings were made from the siding. Shelves and benches that adorn the apartment were made from refashioned roofing boards. Table, work station and vanity tops were made from wall studs, beams and boards. Nail holes, knots and blemishes remain visible in the wood giving the finished pieces a unique and beautiful character.
Building our Vacation Rental apartment using reclaimed wood, inspired us to start a "green" business. Used Anew is operated primarily on site. Guests can take a tour of our Show Home & Shoppe, just down the hill, to see many of the products and features we make from reclaimed wood and other materials. As Used Anew, we've taken apart unwanted buildings in the area, saving what we can of the vintage materials. Then, working with area Amish craftsmen and our own in-house ThingMakers, we produce flooring, accent wall and ceiling options, kitchen cabinets, furniture and decor - all from reclaimed materials!
Along the way, we also accumulate antiques and collectibles, and make these available in the Show Home & Shoppe, as well.
SO, don't forget to ask about Used Anew and request a visit to the Show Home & Shoppe!
Our home is situated on the side of a small hill overlooking an active farming area with farmers fields and pastures giving way to rolling wooded hills in the distance. Enjoy a bicycle or motorcycle ride or quiet drive along paved country roads, or relax in the yard or on your balcony with a good book and a favorite beverage.
Wintertime sports activities are nearby with cross country and downhill skiing, tubing and snowboarding at Fort McCoy, cross country at the golf course in Sparta, and downhill at Mount La Crosse. Snowmobile trails abound! You and the kids can enjoy sledding on the mild slope of the hill right behind your apartment, build snowmen in the yard, etc. Try your hand at ice-fishing on Perch Lake or Lake Neshonoc or skating at the Sparta Hockey Rink or one of the outdoor rinks at Memorial Park in Sparta... or just snuggle in and stay warm in the apartment.
The apartment is attached to our home with a separate entrance for your convenience. Sound buffers between our living spaces mean we can't hear you and you can't hear us.
RECLAIMED CHARM
A few years ago a storm blew over an enormous elm tree I climbed as a kid. It landed on the corner of an early 1900's granary. The owner chose not to repair it and allowed us to take it down for the salvaged lumber. You'll find that reclaimed lumber throughout the apartment. Wooden floors were reworked from the granary flooring. Wainscot, trim and wood ceilings were made from the siding. Shelves and benches that adorn the apartment were made from refashioned roofing boards. Table, work station and vanity tops were made from wall studs, beams and boards. Nail holes, knots and blemishes remain visible in the wood giving the finished pieces a unique and beautiful character.
Building our Vacation Rental apartment using reclaimed wood, inspired us to start a "green" business. Used Anew is operated primarily on site. Guests can take a tour of our Show Home & Shoppe, just down the hill, to see many of the products and features we make from reclaimed wood and other materials. As Used Anew, we've taken apart unwanted buildings in the area, saving what we can of the vintage materials. Then, working with area Amish craftsmen and our own in-house ThingMakers, we produce flooring, accent wall and ceiling options, kitchen cabinets, furniture and decor - all from reclaimed materials!
Along the way, we also accumulate antiques and collectibles, and make these available in the Show Home & Shoppe, as well.
SO, don't forget to ask about Used Anew and request a visit to the Show Home & Shoppe!
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Kitchen
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
We're grandparents of eight! Need we say more? :)
Events
No events allowed
Contact us to discuss small backyard gatherings.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please keep pets off bedding or bring a cover.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in or near the apartment. On grounds ok
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Contact us to discuss small backyard gatherings.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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About the neighborhood
Sparta
Located in Sparta, this apartment is in a rural area. River Run Golf Course and Whitetail Ridge Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Gaylord Park and Tom Gomez Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Howard Huff Park and Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby
- Amundson Park - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
- Evans-Bosshard Park - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
- Sparta City Hall - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
- LaCrosse River Trail - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
- Elroy Sparta State Trail - 12 min drive - 16.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kwik Trip - 13 min drive
- El Vallarta Mexican Rest - 11 min drive
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Club16 - 9 min drive
- Dorine's Family Inn - 11 min drive
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Nov 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ryan L.
Oct 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ryan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marsha N.
Sep 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marsha N.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim H.
May 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit again!
Kim H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
EJ P.
Jun 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EJ P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrea A.
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway Location
Andrea A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patricia J S.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightfully comfortable space. Our hosts were responsive to questions and our needs.
Patricia J S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
David F.
Sep 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Jennifer A.
Oct 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Jennifer A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan J.
Aug 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan J.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
ki h.
May 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit!
ki h.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katie O.
Aug 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Katie O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Angie W.
Jun 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
Angie W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keri L.
Sep 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!
Keri L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ann W.
Jul 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great all around
Ann W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
charles h.
Oct 29, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a great place
charles h.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Stephen P.
Jun 29, 2014
Country Places
Stephen P.
10/10 Excellent
Marion
Jul 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Marion
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sep 16, 2014
Great Stay
10/10 Excellent
Tommy T.
Jun 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views
Tommy T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mikaela N.
Oct 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Mikaela N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott B., Cedarburg, WI
May 27, 2018
Very peaceful, beautiful location. Well kept and clean home. Had everything we needed.
Scott B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kenny Z.
Oct 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Kenny Z.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lyn W.
Nov 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awsome
Lyn W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Julianne O.
Jul 24, 2017
Relaxing spot with a view
Julianne O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
About the host
Hosted by Larry & LuAnn Hutson
Lu and I know that where we stay when we travel can dramatically affect how much we enjoy our entire visit. We've learned that having a comfortable, relaxing (and sometimes romantic) place to call our 'home on the road' is as important as choosing what we'll do with our time. We've designed this space with YOUR comfort and relaxation in mind. Our home is Travel Green Certified. We heat and cool with a geothermal system. We've made our home and your apartment as energy efficient as we can. We also operate a business called 'Used Anew'. Guests can visit our on-site Show Home & Shoppe where we feature multiple ways we repurpose reclaimed materials in every room, AND discover affordable antiques and collectibles throughout. Considering a remodel project back home? You can take your time browsing the Show Home, make selections and have us ship the materials to you!
Why they chose this property
We love the country! It's so peaceful and quiet here in the Big Creek Valley. The views of active farms and majestic wooded hills are spectacular any time of year. We've come home to Wisconsin after more than a decade away. Here on the hillside, overlooking the farm where I grew up, it feels a little like we're on vacation every day! We decided to share this experience with you, and so we've made this luxurious full-size apartment for you to use, for a few days, a week, or longer if you wish.
What makes this property unique
When our neighbors had a tree go down on their granary, we made arrangements to deconstruct the building so we could use the materials when we built the apartment. We remilled the flooring and used the siding to make beadboard for the bedroom ceilings and wainscot in the living room. We made tables, vanity tops and work desk from wall studs. You'll see reclaimed wood throughout the apartment.
We love how it turned out (and this project was the catalyst that encouraged us to start Used Anew).
The apartment is comfortable and functional and the rural setting yields a slower pace in a quiet space where you can wind down from your busy day. During the growing and harvesting seasons we enjoy watching the farming activities all around us as our neighbors work the fields and harvest their crops. We frequently spot Bald Eagles and other wildlife from our windows or when we're out enjoying the yard. On cloudless nights, you'll enjoy the lack of light pollution. The only lights you'll see for miles will be a few neighbors' yard lights and an occasional passing vehicle on the road. You may not have realized just how many stars are visible in the night sky!
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