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Upper Place Vacation Cottage

Vacation home in Gays Mills with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Exterior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gays Mills, WI
  • Place, Kickapoo River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, WI River Outings
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gays Mills

This vacation home places you within a 5-minute drive of Kickapoo River and within a 15-minute drive of Wisconsin River. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Kickapoo River - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • WI River Outings - 19 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital - 19 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Eagle Cave - 36 min drive - 23.9 miles
  • Wyalusing State Park - 53 min drive - 46.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Rolling Ground Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mt. Zion Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dante’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Red Apple - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Halver's Town Tap - ‬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.

Upper Place Vacation Cottage

A Cottage for all seasons enjoy the country quiet in a cottage built near a cool spring in the heart of the Kickapoo Valley. Over 340 acres of wooded hills to offer you year-round outdoor recreation. Go Hiking on one of the 24 hiking Trails located on the property. Go Trout Fishing in one of the many streams around the area. During season June - August enjoy the local Gays Mills Swimming Pool. If around during the July 4th holiday, come to the Kickapoo Stump Dodger Campground for a fun filled country music festival.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99.

Property is also known as

Upper Vacation Gays Mills
Upper Place Vacation Cottage Gays Mills
Upper Place Vacation Cottage Private vacation home
Upper Place Vacation Cottage Private vacation home Gays Mills

Frequently asked questions

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Upper Place Vacation Cottage good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Upper Place Vacation Cottage?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Upper Place Vacation Cottage?

Yes, every accommodation at Upper Place Vacation Cottage comes with a deck.

Upper Place Vacation Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
I’ve stayed here before and hunted the property in the spring. It’s a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family loved it. there was a spiral stair case that i did not trust my 18 month old on fully, but that has nothing to do with the property owners. I loved the woods and trails surrounding the property! My family and I hiked every day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara V.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time watching VHS tapes and DVDs! Spiral staircase was quite a novelty! Beautiful views through the huge wall of Windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana P., Cedar Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a hidden gem for sure! The property is absolutely stunning! My husband and I enjoyed every minute of our stay! The trails were beautiful and well maintained. Thank you for sharing your wonderful house! I hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela P.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you so much for offering a beautiful place for us to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane M.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gays Mills

We loved the location and really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

Great host and communication. Everything went as planned and the Driftless area never disappoints.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki B., Waunakee

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend!

We had an absolutely wonderful weekend at the cabin and enjoyed hiking the property. Luke's hill is a butt buster! We loved the fact that we could bring our dog and that there was no cell service or internet. Just family time and quietness.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend meet up

Met friends from IL which was perfect halfway point from Twin Cities. We spent the our days hiking the many trails on the property and enjoying the beautiful views of the hills and valleys. Evenings on the deck watching the sunset and grilling. Beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Getaway

Lovely decorations. Well-stocked kitchen with everything we needed. Beautiful setting with spectacular star-filled skies. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel L.

lovely rural retreat!

lovely location and facility. Lack of wi-fi and phone made communication with relatives somewhat complicated for our family reunion. Narrow spiral staircase was challenging for us 2 couples over 60.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote, peaceful, and well kept

Beautiful property! Perfectly remote and well kept. I would love to return here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

Nice place with a great fire pit and plenty of wood. We enjoyed our stay and it had everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Driftless Getaway

The Upper Place Cottage was a wonderful weekend escape. Our pups loved running the trails, and the leaves were at their peak for the season! The house was clean and had everything we needed for a long weekend. The staircase is a bit harrowing, but you get used to it. We would love to come back - especially in the winter to snowshoe or ski the trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shea B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a weekend family getaway.

This place was very clean. And was well appointed. They had everything we needed, and we were 15 min from everything we wanted to do. There are some beautiful trout waters in that area! Thanks !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leidy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Relax and Connect With Nature

My husband, my mom, my dog and I had a great a great weekend staying here. The property is beautiful. It was wonderful to have that many different trails around the property. The cabin is comfortable and is well equipped. The host James provided us with clear instructions about the checking. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Driftless Area

Very scenic, cute cottage. Be aware, no cell service. Had no hot water for our stay. Staircase may not be suitable for older adults. Extremely well equipped. Worth the stay even with the negatives.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and Peaceful

Perfect get away and place to relax and unwind. Loved hiking and sitting on the deck listening to the birds and staring up at the hills. Just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanne K., Cary, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Upper Place

This place was a needed step back from everyday life. Me, my husband and our two dogs had a wonderful and relaxing time, between looking out the big widows to hiking the many trails, it was perfect. There is nothing like throwing on VCRs & sipping coffee with fresh air surrounded by nature. Book it, you won't regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

cristi f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and home

We loved that there was no internet or phone service. The owners have put a lot of TLC into the home and it’s shows. A few things to plan for - the water pressure in the shower isn’t great but there is plenty of hot water. No washer/dryer. We didn’t feel we needed those things.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Relaxing setting

Fun relaxing stay, beautiful setting, enjoyed the deck, grilled, sat around firepit, stars amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin, Trails, and More

We had a wonderful time. My wife and I were looking for some peaceful R&R and this was more than we could have hoped. We hiked every day, spent lots of time on the deck, sat by the fire pit, and generally enjoyed all of the beauty of this location. And the "wall of windows" makes you feel like you are outdoors even when you are inside the cozy and very unique cabin. We only left the property a couple of times over the entire 10 days because everything we needed and were looking for was right here.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway

Our family had a wonderful week of relaxing in the beautiful cabin and hiking the wooded trails. We saw lots of wildlife, played many games of dominoes and cards, and enjoyed the large lawn. Not having cell phone service for a week was a great way to recharge and enjoy the scenery. I would recommend everyone to come stay and recharge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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