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Cozy Farmhouse Retreat, Climb lighthouse, Acres to explore, Dogs ok, Amenities!

Family-friendly vacation home in Cuba City with a water park

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Nestled in the Driftless Area of Southwest WI, Lighthouse Bungalow is a quaint country farmhouse offering a peaceful retreat. Stargaze at night, enjoy picnics and campfires on 4 acres of groomed land with apple trees, grape vines and asparagus.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Farmhouse Retreat, Climb lighthouse, Acres to explore, Dogs ok, Amenities!

Lighthouse Bungalow is a quaint country farmhouse with adjacent 4 acres (groomed) which allows guest the time to relax, refuel, and experience life in a private country setting. A great place to observe stars, wildlife, and a wonderful place to slow down from the fast pace of life. This vacation rental is in the Driftless Area of Southwest WI which has some incredible amenities to explore which are vastly different from other areas of Wisconsin.

This rental is very close to a large network of ATV/UTV trails in Lafayette and Grant County, WI.

Come Stargaze, enjoy a picnic, make smores, enjoy a campfire, sleep outdoors! There are apple trees, grape vines and asparagus on the property.

Visit the Tri-State area from this property; UW Platteville is 18 miles, Galena, IL is 22 miles, Dubuque IA is 26 miles, Madison WI is 1 hour and 20 minutes away.
Enjoy the 4 local State Parks; Gov. Dodge is 33 miles, Yellowstone is 27 miles, Wylusing is 61 miles, and Nelson Dewey is 44 miles. Don't forget, we are 20 miles from the Mississippi River, you can fish from the O'Leary Lake or on the Mississippi River!

Our location is conveniently located in the heart of farm country southwest Wisconsin. You can take your boat out to the lake and return home to a quiet setting with your family for the rest of the evening! Yellowstone Lake is closest to this location.

The property is located in the rural area of Cuba City Wisconsin, on County Road Q near County Road I. Once booked, we will provide the exact address. Thank you for looking and visiting the Vrbo website page for the “Lighthouse Bungalow” farmhouse rental. We look forward to hosting you!
Bob and Elaine Carns (your hosts)
T. Carns (online mgr)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $60.00EA, one fee, clean up after your dog.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Cuba City, WI

What's nearby

  • Gile Cheese Store - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville - 22 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Mining Museum - 23 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Q Casino - 31 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 34 min drive - 41.6 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪lawrence's pub n eatry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪New Diggings General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wigwam Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Leadmine Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Guler's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Farmhouse Retreat, Climb lighthouse, Acres to explore, Dogs ok, Amenities! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Farmhouse Retreat, Climb lighthouse, Acres to explore, Dogs ok, Amenities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Farmhouse Retreat, Climb lighthouse, Acres to explore, Dogs ok, Amenities!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cozy Farmhouse Retreat, Climb lighthouse, Acres to explore, Dogs ok, Amenities! located?

This family-friendly Cuba City vacation home is located in a rural location, 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Gile Cheese Store, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Badger Mine and Museum and Dickeyville Grotto. Southwest Health is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Cozy Farmhouse Retreat, Climb lighthouse, Acres to explore, Dogs ok, Amenities! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our go to place every summer! The farmhouse is clean,comfortable and close to many small towns. We love the rural setting as it is so peaceful.Bob and Elaine are gracious hosts who make sure we have everything we need. The lighthouse is amazing and the views are spectacular!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trina M.

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

Great property

Love being out in the country!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

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

We made wonderful memories!

We had a wonderful time at during a long weekend. The lighthouse and the large yard was a great for the kids - 5 through 16 - to explore! We were able to bring our dog and the the fully functional kitchen made the trip even better!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris S.

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

Peaceful, Beauty

We had a great time Thrift shopping, enjoying the Fall scenery, and the peaceful quiet of the Farm house location. We were not lacking in anything I can think of. In fact I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the game tables and light house more. This is a Cozy Home! I do need to recommend Louisburg Junction Supper Club. You will want reservations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Great place to gather with your family!

Went Labor Day weekend with my brother, his wife, and their grown children and spouses(ages 18-62). Couldn't have picked a better place! The farm is a great place to just relax, or to play some family games. We had a scavenger hunt while we were there, a couple of Nerf gun "wars" broke out, and of course everyone spent some time in the lighthouse. We all had a lot of fun, and would definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

wonderful get away

Went to visit our college student in Platteville. The property was clean, and the yard was large. Basketball and outdoor hoop, pool and ping pong table. Perfect star gazing and lots of room for your dog to run and sniff but still be nearby. Our teens loved having their own rooms and enough space for us to relax together. Also, there were lots of pamphlets for ideas of things to see and do. If you are looking for a getaway that is a getaway but still close to visit and check out towns around WI, IA and IL this is a great choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

francisco e.

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

City getaway

First time going around this area and there was no better place to stay than this beautiful home. I enjoyed it myself and so did my family as well. We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great place!

Beautiful area. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Peaceful, remote getaway

This property had so much to offer- peaceful sounds of the countryside; spacious outdoors for our dog and us to run, walk, and play yard games; lots to do including climbing the lighthouse and playing ping pong; plenty of inside sleeping options; and wonderful hosts who quickly respond. This was our fourth time renting this place, and we plan to do it again next year.
Beautiful view for morning coffee
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATT S.

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

Nice country home

This is my 3rd time at the Lighthouse.Very nice place,I will ve back next year for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful property! We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the lighthouse, playing ping pong, board games, and frisbee in the large lawn.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kitty S.

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

Great stay at the Lighthouse Bungalow

This property worked great for family overflow coming to Cuba City for high school graduation. The house was clean and the kitchen and bathrooms were well apportioned. The yard is very spacious and well maintained and the lighthouse was a hit with the kids. Communication with the owners and property manager was fast and helpful. The only difficulty we had was putting the address in the GPS which took us to the wrong location. When we searched for Lighthouse Bungalow, however, Google found it immediately and took us right to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

End of the year getaway

Really enjoyed this typical cozy Wisconsin farmhouse. The owners were easy to communicate with and responsive. Loved the silo that was converted into a lighthouse. It’s a clean property and well worth the visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

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

Great stay!

This was the perfect property for my family to spend qualitytime together over Thanksgiving.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicki e.

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

Beautiful views

Well stocked with necessities. We did not need anything else. Quiet and peaceful. I bet it was a great house to grow up in.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

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

Trip Down Memory Lane

When we discovered this property was available, we jumped at the chance to book! This property was once owned by our grandparents. This weekend getaway was the perfect gift for our mother's 88th birthday! The grounds were gorgeous and well kept. The house was clean, cozy, and updated. The lighthouse was such a delight! Beautiful all times of the day. This property is a very special place. it was extra special. waa home has c
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherish C.

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

Nice

Very lovely house and property. There was not a single thing that we could have a complaint about!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy K.

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

Family reunion

We had a family reunion in Benton and booked this place because it was nearby and we were intrigued by a lighthouse in the middle of corn fields. The house is comfortable and the grounds were lovely. It was so relaxing to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Lighthouse Bungalow

One of my favorite places ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Peaceful, open-spaced retreat

This was our third time staying in this comfortable home with old farmhouse charm and places within a beautiful and peaceful setting. The fact that we returned and will continue to do so speaks for itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Farmhouse Retreat

We were in the area for a family wedding. Our family enjoyed our stay in the heart of farm country in your cozy home. The kids enjoyed climbing to the top of the lighthouse and looking out into the fields. The area is very quiet and tranquil. It was nice to see the starry nights. The home is clean and well stocked with all of the necessities. It had everything we needed. I have already recommended this home to other family members that will visit in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Wonderful

Comfortable, good location, quiet, and great views from the lighthouse.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

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

Country home

Very nice country home which was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

The farm

We love it here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024