Unique! A renovated old railroad depot turned into a cozy cottage.
The depot was built in the mid 1800's. It is located in a small quaint town called Gotham. Renovated in 2014 into a cozy, unique Chalet. Non smoking inside cottage. It has 2 bedrooms. One bedroom on main floor with king sized bed, the other upstairs bedroom has a queen size bed. Main floor bathroom with walk in shower. A large, fully equipped kitchen, roomy living room with T.v., dvd player, internet. There is a scenic bike trail located right outside the depot. Area attractions are House on the Rock, Frank Loyd Wright Taliesen, Wisconsin Dells largest water park, Shopping, artists, and more. Wisconsin River for fishing, canoeing. Gotham is located in Southwest Wisconsin with the most scenic hills to explore. We also have some great area wineries to explore.
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A Depot Chalet
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Languages
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About the area
Gotham
Gotham is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sauk County Forest and Bakken's Pond State Natural Area, while Richland Museum & Visitor's Center and Richland County History Room are cultural highlights. West Side Park and Richland County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Gotham, WI
What's nearby
Spring Green Golf Course - 22 min drive - 26.7 km
Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area - 23 min drive - 24.9 km
American Players Theatre - 29 min drive - 33.4 km
Governor Dodge State Park - 34 min drive - 39.7 km
The House on the Rock - 36 min drive - 41.7 km
Restaurants
Woods Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
Whiskey Row Saloon - 22 min drive
Steel Horse Saloon - 1 min walk
Waz Inn - 10 min drive
Avoca Cafe - 22 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Unique! A renovated old railroad depot turned into a cozy cottage. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Unique! A renovated old railroad depot turned into a cozy cottage.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unique! A renovated old railroad depot turned into a cozy cottage.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Unique! A renovated old railroad depot turned into a cozy cottage. located?
Situated in Gotham, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Wisconsin River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Battery Park and Sauk County Forest. Fireman's Park and Brace Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Well appointed and immensely comfortable property, located in a very quiet area with great access to bike path and central to all the driftless region sights and activities! The hosts are very responsive and provided everything needed for a great stay!
Fantastic home. Stayed for 3 nights as a little weekend getaway. Close to Taliesin and House on the Rock, which we toured both, ate at Anita’s cafe and Arthur’s Supper Club in Spring Green just 15 minutes away. The Depot offered a quiet retreat to get some peace. Thanks for the hospitality.
This is my 4th stay at the Depot. It is clean, charming, cozy, quiet, and historic. And, only 20 minutes from APT, so easy access to your favorite production. The hosts are attentive and kind. It's always a pleasure!
This is a cozy, delightful little spot in the middle of Wisconsin. We had a nice 3 day stay with no issues at all. The Depot was always nice and warm and welcoming.
Our 2nd visit to the Depot Chalet and we had the best time. A perfect weekend to spend relaxing in such a warm and cozy home. The hosts were amazingly accommodating and friendly. A perfect location to enjoy history and sightseeing. We are looking forward to planning our next visit!
Beautiful location. Awesome, responsive hosts!We had a great time exploring the Wisconsin river and the surrounding areas. We will definitely be back when the weather is warmer! Go to the bat cave!
We loved our stay! It was a nice quiet neighborhood, loved the trail behind the home and had a very relaxing time. The home was clean, comfortable and had all that we needed. The host were kind and very responsive.
Beautifully decorated and very clean. We were going to American Players Theater and the drive there and back was relatively quick. This might be an annual retreat for us!
Clean, cozy and quiet. Short drive to either Richland Center or Spring Green for site seeing, groceries and restaurants.
We enjoyed our stay. Great communication by property’s manager.
We’d stay again!
We enjoyed our stay at your lovely, beautifully decorated depot. The pictures online do not do it justice. The nature path nearby was ideal for morning walks. It was the perfect peaceful getaway.
A very cute, cozy, lovely little cottage. The inside is really nice, the outside is worn but it is an old building. A nice mix of old with a touch or modern convenience of electricity and plumbing. We would stay here again if coming back to this area.
This is a cool little property. The entire location is included. It is really well done inside. The outside could use painting but inside is great. Gotham is out there so be ready to enjoy the countryside
We were very impressed with the charm and beautify on the interior of this jewel. We wanted to escape for the weekend, and this place was perfect. Quiet, and so well decorated that we just didn't want to leave.
The trail adjacent to the property was easy to walk and quiet as well.
Our first thought when we walked into the place was "we want to guy this". It's such a lovely stay.
My third stay at the lovely, comfortable, welcoming, and very charming Gotham Depot. We come for the APT performances, and then enjoy cooking up wonderful meals at the cottage, and finishing the evening around the firepit with long of fireside chats!! The cottage is spacious, yet cozy. Highly recommended. Hosts are very accessible and gracious. Thanks for making this great spot available for visitors!
Even better than expected. Quiet. Spotless. Super comfortable. Easy check in and out.
Michelle A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by A Depot Chalet
Ross and Theresa Halverson, owners. The two are crazy for unique properties. They renovated several and in fact have just finished (well almost) renovating an old 1856 flour mill into their home and it has been featured in a well known magazine Country Living Magazine Jan/Feb issue 2017. Theresa is an interior decorator and an oil painting artist , Ross is supposed to be retired but Theresa keeps him busy! He enjoys old cars and creating pieces of art from old found things. Theresa has lived in this area all her life while Ross moved to this area 40 years ago from a few hours away. There next adventure? They are talking about renovating an old small greenhouse and blacksmith shop into another unique vacation rental property. These two are always dreaming! Their motto “ If it isn’t old and unique we don’t want it”.
Why they chose this property
We fell head over heals for this unique old late 1800s railroad depot and when it came up for sale, well, we could not resist!
What makes this property unique
This depot sits right next to a beautiful, scenic bike trail which used to be the railroad tracks. Great biking and hiking! Just a little over a mile away in town is a boat landing on the Wisconsin River.
Languages:
English
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