This vacation home places you within a 5-minute drive of Lynxville Park and Lynxville Library. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
St. Feriole Island Park - 36 min drive - 23.5 miles
Effigy Mounds National Monument - 44 min drive - 29.8 miles
Pikes Peak State Park - 46 min drive - 30.0 miles
Restaurants
Lynxville Bar - 6 min drive
No Bull Party Place - 5 min drive
Madigan Winery - 45 min drive
The Dawg House - 8 min drive
Organo Gold - Christopher Nagel - 9 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.
Hot Tub! Cowboy Retreat! SW Wisconsin Driftless Region on UTV Route
Looking for a taste of Wisconsin's rolling green hills, bright blue skies, and fresh, crisp countryside air? We have the perfect getaway for you. Cody's Cowboy Retreat Vacation Rental located on a ridgetop in the beautiful Driftless Region of southwest Wisconsin is now available to rent. Come enjoy the rustic, lower level of this lodge with a property manager on site.
This is a working ranch. Horses, donkey, and cattle viewable from fence. There are also 3 dogs and hen house. Any and all activities are done at your own risk.
Cowboy Retreat is 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,000+ square feet. 1 king bed in Master, 1 queen and 1 twin bed in Cowgirl bedroom. Common area has a trundle bed (twin day bed that has another twin underneath and when pulled out and lifted up the 2 make into king size). In addition there is a roll away twin, air mattress, and couch. . Amenities include full equipped kitchen, 5 person hot tub, washer, dryer, games, Smart TVs for your personal streaming accounts, Wifi. Property manager onsite.
The lodge is a 3-unit building. It consists of Cowboy Retreat, Wrangler Outlaw Suite (property #2744712), and Bunk House. The Wrangler Outlaw Suite may be available if additional lodging is needed.
Items included with your stay on the ranch include viewing of animals from fence line, private 5k (3.1 mile) hiking route including Indian mounds & rock croppings, deer shed hunting, morel mushroom hunting, and fire pit.
Ranch activities available for fee include horse back riding lesson, property tour by motor vehicle, and branding over open fire. Once you book your lodging, we can send you further details.
Start your day with a blissful hike through the private 215 acres located right outside your door. Or even snowshoe through the oak, birch, and willow tree filled land as you take a break from reality. Our Buffalo Bill Pass hiking trail is marked with markers throughout to guide your adventure. Finish your day by soaking and relaxing in the 5 person hot tub. Then watch the sky light up with flaming red, orange, and pink rays for a gorgeous sunset.
Cody’s Cowboy Retreat is also great for finding deer sheds and morel mushrooms. Many wildlife have been found on property from deer, turkey, geese, and ducks.
Enjoy your meals outdoor on the patio while enjoying the sunset on the southwest patio. When the night falls, watch the star come out to play and enjoy the fire pit.
The driftless area has a lot to offer. Some attractions include Wyalusing State Park, Pikes Peak State Park, Effigy Mounds National Monument, Mississippi river, Kickapoo River activities, apple orchards, natural areas, local wineries, and Villa Louis. There are many annual events that are great to attend including Rendezvous, Spring Fest & Folk Fest, Eastman 4th of July Celebration, Apple Festival, Crawford & Vernon County Fair, Wild West Days, Villa Louis Carriage Classic, Kickapoo Stump Dodger, Driftless Area Art Festival, and wine tasting event in Prairie Du Chien.
Please feel free to bring your utv/atv and ride the 650 miles of road trails in Crawford County. Plenty of room for your trailer to be parked and unloading. Enjoy the day and return to peaceful lodging. Property is located on ATV/UTV route. Crawford County has 650 miles of road routes throughout the county. On a trip through the county, you will enjoy the unique landscape of forests, rivers, hills, and valleys.
Crawford County is a highly desirable county for bow and gun hunting. Property is available for various hunting seasons including deer, duck, geese, and turkey for a fee. The private hiking trail will not be available during hunting season.
Bring your boat and launch at public boat landing. Lynxville is 3.7 miles from property.
Crawford County is located in southwest Wisconsin in the heart of the unique Driftless Region. This small area that includes portions of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois was bypassed by glaciers in the last Ice Age. As a result, the area avoided the flattening effect of glaciers on the land. Glacial runoff created many river valleys, steep hills, and limestone bluffs throughout the region. The county is bordered on the west by the Mississippi River, the Wisconsin River to the south, and the Kickapoo River divides the county north to south.
Whether you bring your family, have a girls weekend, or come with friends you are bound to enjoy some cowboy life.
Codys Ranch makes every effort to provide you a safe and enjoyable experience at the ranch. However, riding horses, being around cattle, horses, dogs and other farm animals, hiking, being around ponds, being in the barn, barnyard and other out-buildings, being around machinery, equipment, and other objects, and participating in activities on the ranch by their very nature include risks of serious injury. Each guest will need to sign a liability release.
No smoking or no e-cigarettes.
Do you have a horse and want to bring your horse? We may be able to accommodate you. Please message to discuss.
Are you an avid road cyclist? We have ideas for riding and possibly may have someone available to cycle with you.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
Property manager
Denise Nechvatal
Languages
English
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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
Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Eastman, close to Lynxville Park. Mississippi River is also within a driving distance of 4.4 mi.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is Hot Tub! Cowboy Retreat! SW Wisconsin Driftless Region on UTV Route a good place to stay for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.
Are there hot tubs at Hot Tub! Cowboy Retreat! SW Wisconsin Driftless Region on UTV Route?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hot Tub! Cowboy Retreat! SW Wisconsin Driftless Region on UTV Route?
Yes, every accommodation at Hot Tub! Cowboy Retreat! SW Wisconsin Driftless Region on UTV Route comes with a balcony.
Hot Tub! Cowboy Retreat! SW Wisconsin Driftless Region on UTV Route Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Don M., Chicago IL
May 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cowboy Getaway
We desperately needed to get out of the city and connect with nature! This was the perfect spot to relax and live on a ranch for a couple days! We feed the animals, went for walks, listened to the birds and capped off the evenings with a dip in the hottub.Great time!
Don M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Apr 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property
This is a very nice place. I think calling it a working ranch is a bit of a stretch, but it was nice to hang out with the animals.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
Zachary I., Waukesha, Wisconsin
Mar 31, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Okay Stay
Before booking, we were not aware that there was going to be other people staying at the property. The house is split into 3 "units", 1st unit was in the basement (the place we stayed), 2nd unit was on the top left half of the house and the rest of the house the owners residence.The basement unit smelled like dogs, which set off my wife's allergies (which we didn't know she had until after this stay).Also, a fyi, the hot tub in in the kitchen/dining room. Not a bad thing...but it definitely surprised us. There were boxelder bugs EVERYWHERE inside the unit, they were fly everywhere throughout the basement. It was gross.The owners three large dogs were barking throughout the night and we could also hear people walking in the unit above us all night. The location and views from the property were great. But would have been nice to know we were not going to be the only people on the property before booking.
Zachary I.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joyce S.
Mar 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cowboy Getaway
Tub/shower could be cleaned better. Outdoor rubber sidewalk was lumpy. Could improve for disabled persons. Overall nice stay
Joyce S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janine T.
Feb 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Women's Weekend Getaway
This was a great location for our women's weekend away. Plenty of room for the 5 of us. Property tour, hike and living quarters were as advertised. Ed was an attentive manager and addressed our requests in a timely manner. Fire ban kept us from enjoying a campfire. If you're a light sleeper - consider earplugs if on the lower level (some noise/movement heard) overnight which is expected in a shared lodge.
Janine T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joel L.
Jan 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing!
Our family wanted to find a place to get together on the one year anniversary of the death of my wife to be by ourselves and share some memories. This place looked ideal when I looked it up on VRBO. It was every bit as good as we thought that it would be and more.The space is very large, even larger than it looks in the photographs. It takes up almost the entire downstairs area of a very large house. Even though we had seven members in our group, it didn't seem like we were right on top of each other. All of the appliances worked very well. The hot tub was amazing. The living room area was big enough for us to have our large get together. Each of us had more than enough privacy at bed time. The space also has heated floors which made a big difference on a day when the outside temperatures were in the single digits.The whole property has plenty of things to explore and do. We opted to ride a horse on the property. Ed Cody, the owner of the property, did a wonderful job of getting that event set up for us. Kudos to his niece for giving up a Saturday morning to rope and saddle the horse. Ed took a number of our party on an ATV tour of the property and pointed out the native American burial mounds that are on the property.Ed had to be best host for a rental property I have ever had. Good to his word, he had farm fresh eggs for us each morning of our stay. I would enthusiastically recommend this property for any nature lovers out there. It was a stay of a lifetime.
Joel L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber W.
Mar 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
My husband and I had a great weekend. We wish we could stayed longer! Ed was so nice and accommodating.
Amber W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth G.
Mar 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Time
Everything was just great. We will definitely be back!
Beth G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
GM1989
Feb 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Relaxing Get Away
Beautiful location with a great Country feel. The owner obviously takes pride in his place and was very friendly. It's also set up to be very friendly for family's with kids and I will go back with my kids in the summer/fall.
GM1989
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Cindi L.
Nov 20, 2023
Not what we expected
I missed the part in the listing that this was 'part' of a home that was on the lower level with owner and his 3 dogs living above. They were up all night walking around - even with ear plugs in, it was difficult to sleep as the noise was right above our bedroom. Didn't assign us a security code to get into the home, so had to use the owners - not so secure. 3 big dogs that were let out when we were outdoors. I'm a dog person but I was weary of these 3. 1 of them took my arm in his jaw as we were trying to load our cars to leave. Pretty dusty in the unit as well. Owner was nice, but we wanted a quiet weekend away and not needing to tell him what we were doing/going each day. Won't go back.
Cindi L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christian M.
Oct 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
We were looking for a quiet family stay and got just that. The property manager was friendly and helpful. Great property and a nice time away
Christian M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael F.
Aug 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend with the family
Had an amazing long weekend with the family at Cody's Ranch. Between Ed and his stories (Ed is the property manager), the views, the horses, chickens, donkey and cows, getting to feed them, the horse riding lesson, getting to take my son on the ATV on the miles and miles of trails on the property, the campfires and having some fun burning some wood with some branding irons, it was perfect!
Michael F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
2/10 Terrible
Brandon U.
Aug 14, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible host
Dog doo everywhere. His 3 very large dogs tried to attack my kids several times. They need to be on leashes for sure. Host took my 14yr old on a crazy trail ride with no safty grear. While on trail ride host rode over native American grave sites and then joked about it. He told my 14 that iw he can tell everyone that he drove over 3 dead indians. Host said he was only going to show where trail begins which is 20ft from house. Dog stole one of my wifes shoes host didnt care. So now we are out a pair of shoes. Hot tub was cold. Host went to our fire pit started a fire and then waited at the fire for us to come home . He didnt leave our area until my wife asked if he planned on being there long because we wanted alone time. The whole point of going on a family vacation is to be with family . I would not recommend bringing your family to this place. For the money we paid it was not worth it at all
Brandon U.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nick L.
Aug 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay but memorable
In town for a wedding and had a short stay. Were fortunate to get an ATV tour of property which was a treat. Wish we had more time.
Nick L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
francisco e.
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Stay.
This is our first time here.. we highly recommend it , and you will not regret it because it is so peaceful. Many places to visit nearby and the views are incredible.
francisco e.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
Jul 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing stay
Enjoyed this place so much. Gorgeous views located away from everything. Great place for family to stay.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
4/10 Poor
Thad B.
Feb 19, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bosma
Basement of the house. Very noisy up stairs and couldn’t get much sleep….
Thad B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andi B.
Jan 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property
My husband and I rented this for a quick weekend away. It's in the downstairs of the on-site property manager's home. He was a super kind and helpful man! Very down to earth. We did not use the outdoor amenities but would have in the warmer months. The hot tub was clean and well maintained. It was very relaxing. The kitchen has everything you could need for cooking your own meals.
The unit was very clean and very well maintained.
Andi B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Margaret A.
Oct 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun girl's weekend at the Cody Ranch
This year we chose Cody's Ranch for the location of our girl's weekend since we wanted a place we could stay over a few days and relax. This was the perfect spot. The view was beautiful at the top of a hill and especially in mid-October with the fall leaves changing. We loved having the opportunity to walk the property and interact with the animals they have; horse, donkey, chickens, and goats.
The kitchen was well-stocked with appliances and utensils and the hot tub a great way to wind down at night. My family and I highly recommend booking the Cody's Ranch if you're looking for a place out of the way to spend a vacation!
Margaret A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B., Sherrill iowa
Aug 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely 💯 wonderful
With has been the best experience ever! Our kids don't want to leave cried when had to run to store. Ed is amazing showed my kids alot an did alot. From dressing up cowboy boots,hats, an guns! Helping farming ! The hot tub was a hit so relaxing an smores over the campfire. Highly recommended! Kitchen was stocked with everything for cooking an this was just simply fantastic! Love love love every ounce of this place.
Sarah B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Casey R., Monticello
Jul 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful & Relaxing!
It was a great way to get away without the kiddos. The fire pit area allowed us 6 adults to relax after dinner. We followed the fire with hot tub!
Comfy beds, plenty of towels. The smart tvs were great!
Casey R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Deb W.
Jun 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
We came to the Eastmen area to ride our side -by-sides, and this was a great location right on a County road trail to ride, and the home was beautiful, comfortable and lots of room for our group. Denise was so easy to communicate with and Ed was at the home when we arrived and showed us the living area and around the property. This is the lower level of the house, so there was some noise through the floor from the dogs and others moving into the upper cabin at night, but not horrible. We didn't have much time to explore the property or enjoy the fire pit and outdoor area, but would have been a beautiful area to enjoy a nice evening.
Deb W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
laurie p.
Apr 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
It's was absolutely perfect! All they said it was and more. Could not ask for better hosts!!
laurie p.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Marcy K.
Apr 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
We had a great time staying at the ranch! Denise organized an Easter Egg Hunt on the trails and wrote a sweet note for our kiddos asking for their help finding the eggs. She put personal touches into our stay and it was so appreciated. Denise and Ed were both helpful and willing to show us around and introduce us to all the animals. The hot tub was a great feature! Having it indoors really helped since the weather wasn’t the best while we were there. Such a great place to visit and relax! Thank you!
Marcy K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristi B.
Apr 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Our experience was beyond incredible. The hosts and property were fantastic.
We were able to use all the amenities and extras. We collected eggs and deer sheds, used the hot tub daily, rode horses and a donkey, pet the animals, hiked, and rode UTV's with the host. The absolute best vacation!!