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Historic Country Farmhouse for ANY Season!

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TV, DVD player, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Monroe, WI
  • Historic Cheesemaking Center
    5 min drive
  • Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area
    7 min drive
  • Minhas Craft Brewery
    7 min drive

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About the area

Monroe

Located in Monroe, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Historic Cheesemaking Center and Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area. .This vacation home is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Minhas Craft Brewery and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Roth Kase Cheese Factory.

What's nearby

  • Historic Cheesemaking Center - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Minhas Craft Brewery - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Monroe Clinic Hospital - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • New Glarus Brewing Company - 27 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Perks Coffee Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Leisure Lanes - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Country Farmhouse for ANY Season!


NOTE: I will be having a couple estate sales in our back shed on the property. The dates are: Oct 17-19 and Oct 24-26. The Thu and Fri of the sale dates are the busiest days. Sales close at 5:30 pm. Not as much activity on Sat.

Welcome to a step back in time! This is our "Old Farm House meets Modern Farm House". We are inviting you to enjoy the farm that I grew up on. It is over 100 years old. We have incorporated A LOT of history in our renovation, from all the decor, to telling the story of the family farm and the way things used to be. Some say it's like a museum. For me, it's a tribute to all of the hard work of my family and we hope you will enjoy that aspect! The farm has changed over the years, but the one thing that hasn't changed, is it's country charm!

This would also be the PERFECT getaway for a ladies DIY crafting vacation! I am offering hands-on crafting during your stay. Ask me for more details. Additional fees are based on projects selected.

All rooms have been updated back to its historical beginnings, from it's hardwood floors, to some original decor, but we've added modern amenities. There are 5 bedrooms. Four have full-size beds upstairs; the lower level has a queen. There are plenty of bed linens and extra pillows.
We have 2 full baths. The bath upstairs has the original cast iron tub, with shower. The lower level bath, has a walk in shower. Plenty of towels provided. Hair dryers and toiletries are available if needed.

Everything that you need to cook with is in the kitchen! Our updated kitchen boasts a cast iron sink, butcher block counter tops, coffee bar area and real barn board decor. The island is a converted dresser, which holds some of my mom’s favorite cookbooks, if you’d like to try a new recipe! There are plenty of eating spaces - one off of the kitchen and a formal dining room.

We also have a patio area to enjoy, with a gas grill and recently added a boulder fire pit on our old barnyard to enjoy, weather permitting.

There is a living room with a TV and a fun game area, on the enclosed front porch. I have all of my games from when I was a kid, for your enjoyment. That’s from over 50 years ago! We also have a video library of VHS and DVD's if you'd like to enjoy a movie. There isn’t Dish network or cable, but there are over 20 local channels. We do have high speed internet, to keep you connected and a landline phone, if you’d like to make a call using a phone book!


If you see in our pictures, that we have a quilt on our barn. We are one of 150 quilts located across our county. We have a brochure with a map, if you'd like to take a tour, to see all of these beautiful quilts! Ours is called "Rainbow Blossom".

At Christmas time, the months of Dec and Jan, every room is decorated. Because of safety issues, we just can't allow small children. I normally child proof the home, but I can't remove all the decor that I have. If you have any questions, please ask. Thank you.

If you would like to learn about the history of our farm, please let us know. We would love to tell you how the farm operated years ago. I have had nothing but great memories while growing up here. It is our wish that you will leave our farm with great memories of your own!

Please continue reading about our guest limit and guest charges. Thank you.


Other things about the farm:
(this is during the growing season)
With over 3 acres of lawn and gardens, we might have to do some watering, lawn care while you are staying with us. Please know that we will be mindful of your privacy. We are currently working on the flower beds, so not all are totally manicured, but a lot to see none the less!

We do have a farm cat that comes and goes around the farm. Please do not try to catch him. We will feed him everyday if he's around.

Even though we are located on a country road, we do have some cars and farm machinery going by during the day, during the growing season. Typically by evening, things are pretty quiet. See the pictures for location from roadway.

Sleeping arrangements:
Bedrooms 1, 2, 3 and 4 upstairs
Each has 1 full size bed
Bedroom 5 lower level
1 queen bed

Amenities:
Bathtub
Ample parking on premises
Washer/Dryer
Central Air
Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living areas
Internet/Wi-Fi
Essentials ex. Dish soap, shampoo (kept in upper cabinets or closets for safety reasons)
Iron- ironing board
Blow dryers
Gas Grill

SAFETY FEATURES
Fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire ladders in upper bedrooms
First aid kit (in kitchen)
Carbon-monoxide detectors on each level
Deadbolt locks
Smoke detectors in each bedroom
Exterior lighting

Things to know:
House rules
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Check-in: After 4:00 PM Contact us, this could be moved up if we do not have guests prior to your stay.
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Checkout: 11:00 AM also can be flexible.
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Check-in – I will contact you a few days prior to set a time. I will meet with you at check in.
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NO SMOKING
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NO PETS
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NO LARGE PARTIES OR EVENTS - inviting extra people over to our location, IS NOT PERMITTED. Please do not book this property if this is your intent. If you do, your whole security deposit will be forfeited.

There isn’t access to the attic or basement* (If there would happen to be a storm warning, that would mandate for you to take cover in the basement, we would make sure that you can do so).

Currently limit of 8 guests
Please note BEFORE booking: our initial rate of $199 is based on two people. Any additional guests are $25 per guest per day. If you are interested in an extended stay, please contact us for availability for a longer length of stay and to see if it will work for your needs. Also for any discount we can offer.

While certainly children are welcome, our house is NOT set up for toddlers. We have a staircase of 15 stairs to the upper bedrooms, so safety is of our concern for this age bracket. PLEASE contact us with any questions.

NOTE: Must climb stairs — Entrance has 5 steps. To get to the upper bedrooms, there are 15 steps. Not wheelchair accessible.

Additional things to know:
- During the growing season, there are many types of flowers and shrubs in the gardens, that could have thorns, prickly leaves, etc) – young children should be supervised while in the gardens. If you also have an allergic reaction to bee stings, please know that when the flowers are blooming, we do have a variety of pollinators during this time; usually from May - Oct.

- Any buildings around the farm with closed doors, are not accessible.
- Fireworks, firearms, ATV/UTV and snowmobile use is not permitted on any areas of the farm. We do have access to a recreational trail that is a mile down the road.
- To be good neighbors, quiet hours are from 10pm-6am Monday - Thursday and from Midnight - 6am Friday - Sunday.

Covid information:
We take your safety seriously and want to do everything possible for your protection, while you stay with us. Cleaning and disinfecting will be done before your arrival.

Local Area:
The main hub of our county is the City of Monroe, population 10,827. We have 2 grocery stores and 6 gas stations. Also Wal-Mart and Farm & Fleet for any supplies that you may need, as well as many local shops and eateries surrounding our historic downtown. Monroe is 5 miles from the farm. This information will be available to you in a binder when you come.

Local Attractions:
Cheese Country Recreational Trail parking - 4.2 m ATV/Snowmobiling
Hawk's Mill Winery - 3 m
Sky View Drive Inn Movie Theatre - 3.5 m
Cadiz Springs State Recreational Area - 3.6 m Hiking trails and fishing
Historic Cheesemaking Center - 5.1 m
Roth Kase Cheese Factory - 6 m
Minhas Craft Brewery & Distillery - 7.1 m
New Glarus, WI "America's Little Switzerland" - 22 mi
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and gas grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Tom and Susan Konopacki

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2100 sq ft (195 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 40

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Babies and toddlers are OK. But please contact me.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Farmhouse For Christmas Monroe
Country Farmhouse for CHRISTMAS! Monroe
Experience Country Charm in a Country Farmhouse!
Christmas at our Country Farmhouse! Bloomin Pickets

Historic Country Farmhouse for ANY Season! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamera N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
Susan was amazing. The property was beautiful, super clean and had every needed and wanted. It was super relaxing!comfortable and roomy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Getaway
Susan was easy to communicate with, always responding quickly. The house was a perfect place for us. It was comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Bridal party stay before wedding, gorgeous home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Super relaxing place in the country to get away! Monroe is a really cute town and it's also very close to New Glarus. It made a great base for our family's outing to beautiful Wisconsin. Susan and her family have a really wonderful place and have put tons of effort into their families farmhouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob F., Waukesha, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene County Farm
We were looking for a quiet, relaxing weekend getaway and found it here. We explored Monroe and New Glarus and had relaxing mornings and breakfast in our place. Very clean accommodations. Clear that the owner takes pride in the property and grounds. Very accomodating and helpful. We had a good mix of fun and relaxing outside at the farm. Wouldn't hesitate to visit again. pride in the whole property and grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K., Bloomington, illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Great weekend with girls. Host was very attentive. Location was great, close to shopping and wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Great place to stay. The host was very helpful and accommodating. The house and property are kept up extremely nice. A lot of neat history all around. I look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H., El Paso, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and lovely.
A beautiful, quiet, country home with all the comforts of home. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the lovely gardens and the well-appointed home. It was nice for all five of us to have our own bedrooms and we had everything we needed to simply enjoy our visit! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and spacious home!
We were five writers meeting up for a few days of intensive writing. Susan is a great host, her home is wonderful, and we all made great advancements in our next books! We’ll definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elise J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful, quiet, very clean
Quiet, quaint, very well kept and clean. There is a sense of calm, peacefulness and “home” about the place that is very therapeutic. Tons of history and fascinating stories about farm life 70 years ago. Owner, Susan, is very pleasant, kind, generous and great with communication. She works very hard to keep everything nice and clean and comfortable. Thank you, Susan! The flower gardens are beautiful! My husband enjoyed the tour of the old dairy barn too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liza R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and thoughtful farm
We come every summer and have a great stay. The house is very thoughtfully laid out and prepared. The house is immaculately clean and prepared for guests. The farm and the setting is beautiful. The garden is fantastic. My kids have a fun time relaxing and playing in the yard. We have loved getting to know Susan and Tom. The farm is near Monroe which has great restaurants and shops and parks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., Stillwater, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Stay
Loved the renovated 100+ year old farm house! Beautiful and peaceful setting. Susan has put her heart into the house she grew up in! We loved all the old photos of farm life, and the barn tour. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome in every aspect!
Growing up in the area, wow the farm brought back so many memories! Susan was there to welcome us & give the full tour & tell some farm stories. So much history & photos to take in. Family treasures I can’t believe we’re even on display! Susan checked on us regularly & made sure we had everything we needed. Stayed & told stories as long as we were asking questions. Even had a deer come out while we were having a campfire! I could go on but will just say enjoyed it so much & thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

raven

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Susan was great and accommodating. The farm house was clean and peaceful. Plenty of room for our family to run around outside and relax inside. Linen was clean and comfortable. We would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Country home
The host takes incredible pride and care of this property and it shows. The home was very clean. Looks like something out of a Hallmark movie. Highly recommend- we had an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent farmhouse and excellent host
The farmhouse was beautifully decorated with fall/halloween decor. The historic family pictures were a pleasure to check out. Susan was a excellent host and downtown Monroe had great restaurants and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture perfect autumn getaway
We love this farmhouse and surroundings, our second stay - and we will be back. The hosts are warm and welcoming and have put so much care and love into the house. They even went "the extra mile" ; ) when we needed help with our vehicle. Thank you a million for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Spot
The accommodations were lovingly presented and we were made very welcome. Good views, peace and quiet and lots of history to enjoy. We will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

colleen m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful country setting
Susan and Tom created a walk back in time. Beautiful peaceful setting for our family. Accommodations were exactly as pictured.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liza R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous house and property
This is a gorgeous property and wonderful house. The house is fully renovated/restored and impeccably clean. Each room is thoughtful and intuitive for guests. The garden, farming landcape, and scenery are incomparable. The hosts are so thoughtful and hospitable. We've been 2 years in a row and already booked for next year. My kids think this is their second home and cried when we left.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful home enjoying the flowers, the stories, and our wonderful time together!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

virginia j., U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness
FARM DELIGHT
It was a wonderful surprise that the farm looked exactly like the photos on the VRBO website. We were greeted by Susan upon arrival and given a tour of the Farm and House. We were immediately impressed and fell in love with the place. The Flowers and Garden was the perfect place to hang out and/or have morning coffee and be inspired with God's Grace and contemplate our many Blessings. We knew immediately that this was the Spiritual and Place of Relaxation we were looking for our vacation this year. We have used VRBO for our last five vacations and each place we rented was better than the one before. WE HIT THE JACKPOT WITH THIS ONE.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene country getaway
We were looking for a place to get away from it all, and this farmhouse delivered! The home and grounds have been lovingly restored and cared for, so we had a comfortable stay (even when all five of us were there), and we appreciated all the personal touches. Susan and Tom were tremendous hosts, reaching out on a regular basis both before and during the stay to make sure that everything was going well. The location was very quiet and also very convenient to nearby Monroe. I recommend this property highly and hope to return next time we are in the area!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Away
This home was better than I could have imagined. The care and detail Susan and Tom have put into renovating but maintaining the history of this family farm is incredible. Every room has beautiful photographs and descriptions, repurposed furniture and decorations, but still feels comfortable and like home. Susan and Tom were incredibly kind and so generous with their time when showing us around the grounds. We’ve already discussed when we can get back just to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022