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"This could have been a good place for a quick layover except for two things: 1) Flys. There are at least 3 active flys that kept landing on us. We had no way to get rid of the. They were a constant bother. 2) This property is by 2 gas stations that cater to semis. Many truck idling through made it very noisy to sleep. Between the flys and the noise we don't sleep well. "

"Clean room and great location for our needs."

"No staff on-site. Make sure you read your message on how to get access to your room. Directions posted on doors will not help you get access. Fairly easy, once you find their email message."

"This is a great, pet friendly place to stay. We appreciate it because they allow cats, not just dogs."

"Exactly what I was looking for"

"The woman at the desk was very kind and helpful. Room was nice and clean. There is a restaurant nearby as well as gas station. Would stay again"

"Excellent for the price"

"We were excited to stay at this property given our trip and reason we were in town.Upon arrival, most of the house was unclean. There was dust, bugs, and debris in most rooms. This includes in the beds and on the bedding for 2 of the beds.Two of the beds were absolutely rock hard and one fell through the frame.The layout of the house was interesting and fun, however it did not live up to the pictures in the listing.The property owner was extremely responsive and quick to respond to any questions or concerns, however I would not recommend staying here until the property is updated, especially the beds."

"We chose this cottage as a neutral meeting place between Wyoming and Wisconsin, and it ended up being exactly what we needed. Our trips in were full of delays and late‑night arrivals, but the moment we walked inside, the space felt calm, quiet, and welcoming.The cottage was clean, peaceful, and thoughtfully maintained — the kind of place that lets you slow down and breathe after a long stretch of travel. We didn’t come to check off activities; we came to reconnect and start something new, and this spot gave us the perfect setting to do that.Even though our time was shorter than planned, it became more meaningful than expected. The privacy, the quiet surroundings, and the comfortable space made our stay feel special in a way we didn’t anticipate.We’re grateful for the experience and would recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a peaceful, grounding place to stay.10/10 we'll be back again."