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Cozy Pioneer's Cabin on a Peaceful Family Farm

Cabin in Elroy with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
The Farm.  Your Pioneer's Cabin is hiding behind the apple trees
Peaceful, quiet, secluded.  Park under the tree, in front of the Cabin.
Apple trees in bloom outside the porch
Look over the garden from your balcony

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Castle Rock Lake
  • Place, Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park
  • Place, Noah's Ark Waterpark

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Loft

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Sitting area

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cozy Pioneer's Cabin on a Peaceful Family Farm

Stay in an 1860s original log cabin, on our 140-year family farmstead.
The cabin in rustic, but with full amenities (like electricity, running water, indoor bathroom, microwave, frig). Perfect for 1-2 couples or 5 close friends.
Snooze on the queen size or single trundle bed up in the loft, with its private balcony. Enjoy the evening breezes blowing through or use the ceiling fan or air conditioner on those warm nights.
The Main floor sitting area has a kitchenette and table, plus a futon. Choose either the morning or evening porch for listening to birds and watching cows while sipping something fun. Find the moon and stars with our telescope (dark skies here!).
The bathroom is well stocked with towels and amenities. Even the Amish think it's unique (see the pictures).
Our farm offers serenity and an occasional veggie from the garden. Asparagus, raspberries and grapes to savor, cows just over the fence, bonfire pit, charcoal grill.
You can ride from the Farm to one of Elroy's 3 bike trails. Catch the Omaha Trail from our country road and make a 10 mile loop, or connect with the others near Elroy (4 easy miles to reach them - 20 minutes or less).
Sorry, no pets (they scare the cows).
And no internet but smart phones do work.
Not fancy, just farm life like your grandparents lived - without all the work.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time after 9, except for bonfires

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Elroy

Located in Elroy, this cabin is in a rural area. Burr Oak Winery and Red Ridge Ranch are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mill Bluff State Park and Wildcat Mountain State Park. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and cycling.
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Elroy, WI

What's nearby

  • Castle Rock Lake - 30 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Woodside Sports Complex - 37 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park - 46 min drive - 69.2 km
  • Noah's Ark Waterpark - 48 min drive - 70.6 km
  • Christmas Mountain - 51 min drive - 73.4 km

Getting around

  • Tomah Station - 31 min drive
  • La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sportsman Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Rotten Brothers - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bender's Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Dog House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Pioneer's Cabin on a Peaceful Family Farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Pioneer's Cabin on a Peaceful Family Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Pioneer's Cabin on a Peaceful Family Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Pioneer's Cabin on a Peaceful Family Farm located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 16 miles (25 km) of Mill Bluff State Park, Burr Oak Winery and Gundersen Hospital. Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and The Red Geranium Framing and Gifts are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time at Mary's! The cabin is very rustic. But if you like peace and quiet, this is a great spot. The bed is comfortable and all of the porches are so welcoming. We'd like to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters with daughters get away. Absolutely loved the peaceful serenity of the cabin setting of the gem of a person who rents it. Mary is a welcoming host. We appreciated her flexibility and delightful personality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Spring Trip

Neat place to stay!Was exactly what we were looking for.Mary made us comfortable - great host.We hope to return next spring.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Very Fun

We had a great time in the cabin. The frontier feel mixed with modern conveniences was a perfect mix. I enjoyed soaking in all the history that you feel when you enter the place. Sitting on the porch in front of a fire playing cribbage and watching the sun go down was a great way to end the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Wonderful

Very relaxing, wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Great stay!

Very nice stay. Loved the little cabin. Quiet location, loved sitting on the front porch with a cup of coffee. Great access to the bike trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Lovely experience

Beautiful, unique accommodations. Wonderful hospitality and the best chocolate cookies.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Quick overnight stay

Beautiful relaxing property! Loved it and all the sightseeing info. Just came here to relax on the way to upper Wisconsin but would love to stay longer and do some trails. Amazing stargazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

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

Peaceful

An amazing peaceful setting. Unique historic log cabin. Nicely set up very comfortable. Host was terrific. We loved the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Schawn D.

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

Adorable

Loved the little cabin, and the history lesson available in the book. Listening to the crickets at night around a little fire was the best way to end the day of biking. Thanks Mary for sharing your little slice of paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Great relaxing get away!

We had a lovely time at Mary’s cabin! The cookies she left is were a great little touch. The cabin was so cozy and beautiful. Our kids had a great time visiting the cows. Mary was so patient with them asking questions and she had a great little “hunt” for things for them to find around the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

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

A welcome rest

Mary’s place is a fabulous spot to unplug, unwind, and watch the world race by. After 40 miles of biking, this was a perfect spot to rest and recuperate before tackling the next 40.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

tammy t.

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

Peaceful

Nearby we biked, hiked, and swam. Mostly, we enjoyed the gentle breeze and birdsong of the country while staying at Mary’s charming farmhouse. We were sad to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mya S.

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

Not enough stars

5 star rating isn't enough for this place, I need more stars!! Clean, VERY well kept, gorgeous property, and Mary is an absolute gem, polite, cordial, friendly... she brought me home made desserts and they were to die for!! The cabin was literally the cutest thing ever, the decorations were perfect, rustic and felt like home, could've melted into it really.... had a ridiculously huge "i love this so much!!!" grin on my face walking around looking at it. Mature trees surround the area, no city light pollution at night so you can see the stars, (even though it rained every day we were there it didn't put a damper on anything) the pasture with the crick running through, and the yearling cattle in the pasture made it a postcard picture. You can't get any better than this if you're looking for a place to really relax, and get away from traffic, the city, or big towns. Would definitely come here again, 110%!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect mix between rustic and modern. We loved waking up to the cows right outside our door. Peaceful and private and relaxing. We will most definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn and Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying at this peaceful, cozy log cabin. Mary was a great host and made us feel very welcomed. She treated us to home baked goods and allowed us to pick raspberries, tomatoes and apples for ourselves. If you want a taste of the life of Laura Ingalls, this is the place! PS there is indoor plumbing:)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary was a delightful host! We had everything we needed for a comfortable evening. So cozy and cute!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic cabin in a beautiful location. Enjoyed our relaxing stay at the farm and appreciated Mary's warm hospitality. Highly recommend this rental
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad and Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Completely magical night. Warm and cozy! Cabin and property was gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place. Fun to be in an historic guest house.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyra B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pioneer Cabin

Cute cabin in a beautiful location. The driving coordinates were off, and took us around in a circle before finding it. Peaceful and beautiful; however, the inside of the cabin didn’t feel or seem clean. Dusty, spiderwebs, spiders, and other crawly bugs stayed with us. Rugs on the floor were not clean. It was very rustic With that being said, our hostess was nice, and we loved the history behind the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto J.

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

Amazing Weekend!

We wanted to have a break from the city, enjoy the silence and ourselves.We had a grill and Mary even provided charcoal. Very close to really nice trails like the Elroy-Sparta Trail.Will definitely try to come back.
Shot of the cabin and the Milky way in the background
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

allison k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my favorite kind of airbnb. Off the beaten path but not TOO far, so it makes a great overnight stop on a road trip (where you can escape road noise). Full of character and charm, including the host, who gave a warm welcome but didn’t hover! I’d love to come back and stay a little longer for a personal retreat. The farm is lovely. Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Tomah Weekend

The cabin is absolutely lovely! I especially enjoyed my morning coffee with the cows!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Peaceful and Pastoral

This cabin on the Waarvik Family Farm is just what we wanted--peaceful, quiet, in the spring-green rolling hills of Wisconsin, not slick and commercial, just a place to breathe clean air, listen to the birds, and enjoy a rustic cabin in the countryside. I'd love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mary Waarvik

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4th generation on this farm. Good Norskie heritage, no longer milking (thank heavens). I just keep track of the heifers that stay here in the summer.

Why they chose this property

Near 3 Rails-To-Trails paths (Elroy-Sparta, 400, Omaha Trail). Quiet farm stay