On-Site Trails: Rock River Retreat in Jefferson!

‘River Quest Lodging’ is not just a home base for exploring — it's the destination! Nestled in a certified wildlife habitat with 4.5 acres of groomed trails and adorned with custom woodwork, cabinets, doors, and furniture built by the owner, this Jefferson 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental is perfect for those seeking to connect with nature. Walk to the water for fishing or kayaking, embark on a scavenger hunt on the property, or watch the sunrise and sunset in the treehouse.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Interactive Retreat | Scavenger Hunts & Love Lock Chain | Outdoor Dining Area | Fire Pit (Wood Provided) | Explore On-Site Trails

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Extra Long Twin Beds | Additional Sleeping: Rollaway Bed

INDOOR LIVING: 2 living areas, custom furniture, hand-built woodwork & cabinetry, flat-screen TV w/ cable, dining table, coffee table, books, board games, ceiling fans (in each bedroom), small electric fireplace (living room)
OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished patio & cabin-ette, gas grill (propane provided), treehouse, shared boat dock (dock slip available for 1 boat), shared river access, 3 natural springs, creek w/ boardwalk, 3 fishing poles w/ basic tackle box, canoe, 2 10' kayaks, rowboat, 1 youth bike available, 2 adult bikes available, mosquito tent, snowmobile access from property to river, large decorative sign w/ a love lock chain opportunity, unique scavenger hunt items & other thoughtful interactive surprises
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, Keurig coffee maker, Crockpot, microwave, toaster, electric tea kettle, French press
GENERAL: Free WiFi, in-floor heating, window A/C unit (maintains 73 degrees), linens/towels, robes provided, iron/board, washer & dryer, laundry detergent, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries
FAQ: Access only by stairs, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out, unplugged), homeowner on-site (upstairs unit), no cleaning fee
PARKING: Shared driveway (2 vehicles), trailer parking on-site, snowmobile & snowmobile trailer parking on-site, EV charging available (110-volt outlet available)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Rock River (on-site), Glacial Drumlin Trailhead - Snowmobiling, Cross-Country Skiing, & Snowshoeing (0.2 miles), Rock River Park & Boat Launch (4 miles), Aztalan State Park (9 miles), Lake Mills Golf Club (10 miles), Sandy Beach (10 miles), Bartel's Beach (11 miles), Rock Lake (11 miles)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Johnson Neward Creek Premium Outlet (4 miles), Busy Barns Adventure Farm (7 miles)
MADISON (~35 miles): Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Henry Vilas Zoo, Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin, Madison Children’s Museum
MILWAUKEE (~50 miles): Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee County Zoo, Harley-Davidson Museum, Mitchell Park Domes, American Family Field, Milwaukee Public Market
AIRPORT: General Mitchell International Airport (55 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 is located above the front entry area facing toward the basement entry area, and 1 camera is located on the wood shop facing toward the driveway. These cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras are unplugged and not in use
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in the upstairs unit with a separate entrance, and shares the driveway, boat dock, and river access area. The owner respects all guests' privacy and will only engage as much as the guest would like
- NOTE: The property is just the lower level of the home
- NOTE: This property sleeps 4 guests in 3 beds, with room for 5 total by using the rollaway bed
- NOTE: The two 10' kayaks are available year-round and are best suited for spring & summer use
- NOTE: Snowmobiles can be used on the bike trail in the winter
- NOTE: This property has a fun scavenger hunt set up around the 4.5 acres of groomed trails
- NOTE: Everyone is welcome at our property. We proudly welcome guests of all races, backgrounds, gender identities, and orientations. Our goal is to provide a safe, respectful, and inclusive space for all
- NOTE: The property maintains an average of 73 degrees when the window A/C unit is off. Ceiling fans are available in each bedroom