tranquil cabin on 5 private acres w/ hot tub and sauna

Looking for a cozy winter retreat? Experience the Bird House, a tranquil Scandinavian-inspired private woodland paradise. Melt away stress in the hot tub and infrared sauna as you take in peaceful views of the meadow. Explore snowshoe and cross-country ski trails nearby in the scenic Kettle Moraine. Stream your favorite movie on the projector near the fireplace or unwind at SoLu winery, just a minute down the road. Near Road America, Kettle Moraine State Forest, and Dundee.





This is a self-check-in property. Access instructions will be given after booking.

Our cabin is only:

✧ 1 minute drive to Ice Age National Scenic Trail
✧ 2 minute drive to Solu Winery
✧ 5 minute drive to Long Lake
✧ 5-15 minute drive to a variety of outdoor activities in the Kettle Moraine State Forest
✧ 22 min drive to Road America

The whole cabin is accessible except for the crawl space basement. The door to the basement will be locked.

To get in the front door: there is a smart key box mounted on the house to the right of the front door. You can open the key box by entering in your unique PIN code and pressing the unlock symbol. The house key is inside the key box.

**Important:** We are committed to protecting our properties and keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations, which is why you will be asked to complete our Truvi independent ID verification and accept our rental conditions.

A gravel driveway will take you along a tree line for about 100 feet and up to the cabin. On the right is a storage shed. You may park anywhere on the gravel driveway.

The front sidewalk leads to the main door and to the right is the smart key box which is mounted on the side of the cabin. Enter your unique PIN code and click on the unlock symbol in the center of the display. Your door key is inside the key box.

ENTRYWAY:
Through the extra-tall front door is the Scandinavian-inspired entryway with peg rail for coats, bench, and shoe tray.


BATHROOM:
A few steps from the entryway is the thoughtfully designed bathroom, which includes a floor to ceiling tile shower/bath with a window that allows for natural light.

Highlights of the bathroom include:
⌂ Large bath tub/shower
⌂ High quality towels
⌂ Extra toiletry items
⌂ Hair dryer
⌂ Large mirror


KITCHEN:
The galley kitchen comes equipped with all the appliances and cookware you’ll need to make just about any meal you could want!

Highlights of the kitchen include:
⌂ Fridge/freezer
⌂ Dishwasher
⌂ Oven with stovetop
⌂ Keurig coffee brewer
⌂ Coffee, tea, creamer, sugar
⌂ Pots, pans, cooking utensils
⌂ Plates, bowls, cups, mugs
⌂ Salt, pepper, garlic

LOWER BEDROOM:
The lower bedroom is the cozier of the two bedrooms, with a queen bed and premium linens.

There is a compact rack system to store luggage and hang clothing. Through the large window you have a beautiful view of the meadow.

Lower bedroom highlights include:
⌂ Queen bed
⌂ Premium linens
⌂ Compact storage rack
⌂ Towels for use in the sauna
⌂ Bedside lamps and shelves

LIVING ROOM:
As you enter the living room you will notice the extra large sliding glass doors which give an expansive view of the property.

An antique dining table with bench seating and two chairs welcomes dinner and board games. The gas fireplace will warm you up as you rest on the supple leather sofa and enjoy the view or pull down the white shade and stream your favorite show with the HD projector.

Highlights of the living room include:
⌂ Gas fireplace
⌂ Projector
⌂ Leather sofa
⌂ Dining table with seating
⌂ Sliding doors to the patio

UPSTAIRS LAUNDRY:
At the top of the wool-carpeted stairway you will find two closet doors that swing open to reveal the washing machine and dryer. The shelving to the right of the machines holds laundry powder for guests as well as cleaning supplies for our cleaners.

Highlights of upstairs laundry include:
⌂ Washer
⌂ Dryer
⌂ Laundry soap

UPSTAIRS LOFT BEDROOM:
This spacious bedroom invites you in with a quaint reading nook and a king bed. Lots of natural light comes in through the two windows and sliding barn style doors.

Highlights of the loft bedroom include:
⌂ King bed
⌂ Record player w/ assorted records including Fleet Foxes, James Taylor, Norah Jones, The Beatles, etc
⌂ Leather chair in reading nook
⌂ Ceiling fan
⌂ Dimmable lights
⌂ Sliding barn doors to look out to living room

OUTDOOR SPACE:
⌂ Hot tub (fits up to 4 guests)
⌂ Infrared Sauna (fits up to 4 guests)
⌂ Outdoor shower (NOT temperature controlled. Not available in winter)
⌂ Large patio with gas grill
⌂ Fire pit (w/ at least one bundle of firewood and cooking skewers provided)

LOCATION
We are only:

✧ 1 minute to Ice Age National Scenic Trail
✧ 2 minutes to Solu Winery
✧ 5 minutes to Long Lake
✧ 5-15 minutes to a variety of outdoor activities in the Kettle Moraine State Forest
✧ 22 mins to Road America


ATTENTION TO DETAIL

✔ Cleanliness is a top priority for us and we pride ourselves on welcoming you into a sparkling clean home!

✔ Our home has a washer and dryer. Laundry soap is available for you to use.

✔We keep a first aid kit in the kitchen for minor cuts and scrapes.

✔ We provide premium linens for each guest.

✔ We provide basic paper goods and consumables - paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, dish soap, sponges.

✔ Coffee, creamer, sugar, tea and basic spices are included.


We are located in the backwoods of Wisconsin. Please don’t rely on any other form of transit than your own :)

**Important:** We are committed to protecting our properties and keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations, which is why you will be asked to complete our Truvi independent ID verification and accept our rental conditions.

There is no covering for vehicles parked in the driveway. Your vehicle will be exposed to the elements.

There may be deer or other small wild animals on the property.

While our area is usually very peaceful, you may hear neighbors using machinery at times or live music from the winery up the road. We cannot guarantee any level of noise.

There may be hunters in the surrounding area depending on the season. Rest assured, no hunters are ever allowed on our property.

Our water supply comes from our private well. The water is filtered and softened, but sometimes variations in mineral content occur. Some guests prefer bringing bottled water for drinking.

The cabin has its own septic system, and we provide septic safe toilet paper. Please don’t flush anything else :)

Spring through fall there may be an abundance of flowers and grasses on the property which could irritate allergies for some guests.

❄️Snow season notes❄️…
* The driveway may be plowed at any time during your stay without notice, depending on snow conditions ❄️
* Please be careful of slippery ice and snow as you walk around the property 🧊
* Sometimes snow and/or ice slides off the metal roof causing a rumble. This is a normal occurrence. Please avoid walking beneath the roof line if there is snow on the roof ☃️