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Reviews of Rural Driftless Region Stay with Pastoral View

Rural Driftless Region Stay with Pastoral View
Blanchardville, WI

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frederick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
We loved the area and the walking trails
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful trails around the property, clean and cozy. Everyone was so friendly. The views are breath-taking. Excellent hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Quiet and minimalistic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal site
This was a wonderful place to stay and unwind for a couple days! It’s a beautiful, quiet area, with access to several things in a short radius. Everything was exactly as shown in the pictures. Plenty of towels, linens, and practically everything you could want for the kitchen. (I brought a bottle of wine but forgot a stopper—there was one in the drawer.) The host was easy to communicate with and quick with a response. There was also a binder with information about everything within the site.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonia G., Minneapolis, United States of America

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay for Small Families!
We absolutely loved our stay at this property! It's great for a couple or small family (we have one child, a tween). The location was perfect for fall, every drive was stunning! There are so many charming towns nearby, and we found a lot of fun things to do nearby. My daughter loved greeting the animals each morning, and ending her day telling them goodnight. The apartment is comfortable, hosts are very kind (they even left fresh bread + eggs for us upon arrival!), and we really enjoyed our experience. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brother in law weekend
This is great get away place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk A., Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet country retreat
We very much enjoyed our stay at this quiet country retreat. The owners do a great job of providing all items needed for a wonderful stay. The kitchen has all the dishware, appliances and utensils that you're likely to need for meal preparation. We used the property as a base for trips into New Glarus and riding some of bike trails in the area. We also enjoyed walking the trails around the property. It was interesting to read about the decade plus project the owners undertook to build their cordwood masonry home, located across the driveway from the rental. The hosts have done a great job to make this a wonderful home away from home, including a friendly cat! We would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review. This is exactly the kind of experience we like to offer our guests! Thank you for coming and come again!

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet country retreat
We very much enjoyed our stay amongst the rolling hills of the Wisconsin countryside. The garage apartment was very clean and comfortable and a perfect home base to visit New Glarus, Mineral Point and the other charming small towns of the area. It was such a nice touch to be welcomed with farm fresh eggs and homemade berry bread - a perfect breakfast before strolling the mowed hiking paths throughout the hosts vast property (and a visit with the farm's goats, cats, and a curious deer we spotted). A great quiet country retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet place.
Perfect for two people, the area is quiet, perfect if you want to disconnect from the big city, but it is about 20 to 30 minutes aways from New Glarus, Cave of the Mount or House on the Rock. We didn’t mind the driving because the countryside was beautiful. We made use of the trails and pet the goats they have on the property which made for a relaxing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Yes, it is more than a quick jaunt to attractions in the area, but there is little more scenic than the Driftless, and you get to experience it's variety in your transit. Thank you for coming!

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Views!
Cozy home base in a beautiful setting. Appreciated the welcoming eggs and bakery treat! Hosts presented thorough and thoughtful amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
It was nice having you here. We're glad you enjoyed the area. Come again!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Spacious & clean - I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ella R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
A beautiful place to escape the city for a long weekend. Clean and cozy inside with trails to walk and nice outdoor seating for reading. I fully recommend this location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Oh, thank you. We're glad you enjoyed yourselves. 😀

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Cute spacious place with lots of amenitites. Appreciate the higher quality items (such as towels that are actually absorbent!), eggs, loaf of bread, and opportunity to compost. Perfect rural getaway with lots of trails on which to roam around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2023
Thank you for your complimentary review. This is exactly the experience we want to share with our visitors. We are so glad you appreciated the amenities! Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A home away from home in the WI Driftless
I loved everything about my three-week stay in this comfortable, well-furnished, and thoughtfully maintained cottage on the charming small farm that is Barham Gardens. Nothing fancy, but everything works here like a well-engineered machine: AC, plumbing, kitchen, bath, linens, waste disposal and a sensible layout for a short or extended stay. The hosts live in an nearby house on the property and were friendly, informative, and responsive. The location offers excellent access to fly fishing in the fabled Driftless area and reasonable access to Madison for everything a city can offer. The grounds and trails on the property are idyllic, and the rural night skies sparkle with stars. Local food opportunities abound (I cooked all my meals). Roberta gave me a great education on aronia berries and the rhubarb that was in harvest, including a hand-written recipe. Two things to consider: If you plan to telecommute, be prepared to furnish your own high-speed internet. (I used a 4G phone hotspot.) The free wifi provided is adequate only for casual browsing. Also, if mobility is a concern, note that the living quarters are accessed via a long flight of stairs shown in one of the listing's photographs. I could say so much more about what makes this place great, but suffice it to say I came to regard it as a home away from home and am already daydreaming about my return.
Stayed 19 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2023
Thank you for your kind words. Safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting, friendly host, reasonably priced!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised
The home was great. Clean, quiet and out in the country. They left us some fantastic aronia berry bread and fresh eggs for us! What a treat!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2023
Why thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you. Come again!

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F., BRISTOL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Place
Perfect little apartment on a beautiful farm. Very clean and it had everything we needed. There was no TV, but no problem, we brought a laptop and books. It was very quiet and peaceful here. All the hiking we wanted was within a half hour away. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful!
My fiancé and I loved staying here, it was quiet and we really got to feel at peace. There are a lot of places to visit that are not far from here either. The local kitties were also so very sweet and friendly. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
Thank you. Come again! 😀

8/10 Good

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Far from New Glarus
This is a wonderful place to stay but if I knew how far from New Glarus it was I would have not have booked it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Serenity
We loved this property. It's out in the country, away from all 'city life' and we were able to really unplug for the weekend and just enjoy each others company. We walked on trails around the property and saw bunnies, deer, butterflies and birds. We played board games while it rained and we just relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nan S., Pekin, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
This is a wonderful property! Our accommodation was a 'coach house' built above the owners' 2-car garage. It was immaculate, very tastefully appointed, comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen, and in a serene environment on a farm. A winding long driveway provides a foretaste of the the peaceful farm property .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2022
Nan and Spouse were a very pleasant couple; clean, communicative and interested in our property and surrounding areas. We would be happy to host them again.

10/10 Excellent

Judy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and fun place to stay.
We were in the area to bike the Military Ridge Trail. Although it was still a bit of a drive to get to our biking destination each day, it was worth it. Very peaceful place place and friendly owners. We loved walking the trails and visiting with the kitties and goats each day after we were done biking. We also enjoyed the aronia bread and fresh eggs that were provided.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2022
We enjoyed Judy and spouse very much. They were sincerely interested in the area, local attractions and our property and animals. We would be happy to host them again!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quiet setting.
Perfect nine day stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emmy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Peaceful Getaway
This place was a perfect solo retreat for me. I was happy and comfortable even in the unexpectedly cold weather, and super enjoyed my rest time, walking around the grounds, and time and space to focus on personal artistic work. Loved the coziness, the ease of everything, and the connection to the land - farm fresh eggs and aronia berry treats! Thank you, Barham Gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Awwww, thank you. I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to meet, but glad you enjoyed your stay. Come again!

10/10 Excellent

Nora G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway spot
Nice quiet out of the way place for a weekend getaway. Nicely equipped kitchen and fresh eggs and homemade breakfast bread provided! Close enough to explore local places New Glarus, Mineral Point & Mt.Horeb.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Edgerton.WI.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Very nice. Owners were very warm and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Wonderful property with great views. Very clean home with great amenities. Host was quick to respond and very friendly. We liked being "un-plugged" from our normal life, and enjoying time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phillip P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
Peaceful property with a nice view of nature. Close to a lot of fun places. Quiet, homey feel, would stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully comfortable property, perfect for hiking, snowshoeing, and peace and quiet.
The description of the property is perfect. The unit truly has everything you need, and if you have any questions, the owner is quick to respond. We were pleasantly surprised to find a dozen eggs, a freshly baked loaf of a berry bread and butter for us in the refrigerator - so very thoughtful!! We are already planning a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2021
Rebecca and Randy were the perfect guests; clean, polite, considerate. AND, they explored the property's natural offerings! Who could ask for more? We'd be happy to rent to them again!

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!!!
Beautiful property, secluded yet accessible to urban areas with a short drive. Well provisioned with wonderful owners who are great communicators.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2020
Paul was a pleasant, clean and considerate guest. He would be welcome back anytime. Thanks for staying, Paul!

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Great accommodations. Beautiful property. Excellent for getting away from everything. Quiet outside, pretty much just hear nature (very refreshing). Farm fresh eggs were a real treat! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing, lovely weekend getaway
We loved our stay at Roberta's place! The space is lovely and comfortable, with a beautiful country setting, lots of hiking trails, and friendly, accessible hosts who made us feel warmly welcome. This will definitely be at the top of our list for a second visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2020
Thank you! We enjoyed your visit as well and glad you enjoyed the amenities offered. Please come again!

10/10 Excellent

Gaylon H., Cedar Rapids, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway Weekend
Very nice property to enjoy rural SW Wisconsin. Close to lakes and bike trails but quiet and peaceful. Just what we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2020
Thank you for visiting! We like to share our property with those who appreciate what it and our surroundings have to offer. Come again. Roberta

10/10 Excellent

Jim N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauty in the country!
The area is very beautiful and so is this home. It was super clean & easy to find and on a beautiful piece of property. The owners are awesome people, they had a dozen farm fresh eggs and a delicious loaf of aronia berry bread for us! We would definitely come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2020
We enjoyed our experience with Jim and Lori. They were very personable, clean, communicative and interested in experiencing the advantages of our property and the surrounding area. We would definitely host them again!