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Straw clay sauna house on organic farm

Farm stay in Mount Horeb with a sauna

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Interior
Interior
Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, toaster
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mount Horeb, WI
  • Place, Donald County Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Forest of Fame Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Dane County Wildlife Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mount Horeb

This farm stay places you within a 10-minute drive of Forest of Fame Park and Dane County Wildlife Area. Guestrooms at this farm stay include kitchens, patios, and refrigerators.
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What's nearby

  • Donald County Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Forest of Fame Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Dane County Wildlife Area - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Mt. Horeb Area Museum - 11 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society - 11 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mt Vernon Tap - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Baier Den - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Valley View Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Campo Di Bella - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mount Vernon Tap - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Straw clay sauna house on organic farm

Get away from life's stressors by indulging in your own private sauna suite. King-size bed, rudimentary kitchen, bathroom, japanese soaking tub (for cold soak), AND a wood-fired sauna, you're sure to find relaxation. Without tech distractions you'll enjoy your stay with board games, reading, napping, strolling the property of our organic farm. 10 mins from Mount Horeb w/ cute, local shops and restaurants as well as several state/county parks. Perfect blend of rural escape + nearby conveniences!
The space
A cozy, private sauna suite with king-size bed, dining area, kichenette, half bath, Japanese soaking tub, and wood-fired SAUNA. The Japanese soaking tub is a little challenging to get into and out of with fairly steep steps, so please use the hand rails and use caution! *please note the tub is for a cold soak not a hot soak

This straw-clay "cabin" is sort of set up like a studio with an open floor plan. It's ideal for couples looking to get away and stoke the fire of their relationship, but if three close freinds want an affordable escape, there is plenty of room!

We recently bought this farm (November 2021) and this building was already here. It was originally built for a prior owner to practice her massage therapy business out of. It is timber frame construction with straw-clay insulation and natural material walls. It was built to be environmentally-friendly!

This is a "rustic" stay. There is no air conditioning, wifi is hit or miss out here, it does not have a full kitchen or full "traditional" bathroom (but does have all the features of a full bathroom). It's also extremely charming and cozy. We welcome you to use the wood-fired sauna and soaking tub to relax. *Please read the woodstove manual before operating and starting a fire!*

We have one middle-aged friendly, free-roaming dog and one dog-like cat.
Guest access
When guests arrive, they can pull up near our house (red siding with white trim) to unload anything they need out of their car. This is the closest walk from parking spot to sauna house. They will follow a small foot path next to our house, around the side of the sauna house to the front step.

Once they finish unloading, they can park their car by our big barn. To get there, they will loop around our driveway and take a hard right to follow the access road to the barn. The parking spot is off the the right, just to the north of the barn. A wooden fence marks the spot.

Guests will walk the grassy path through some pine trees back to the sauna house.
Other things to note
We run a small, organic farm. Depending on what time of year you visit, we will have our fields in production growing an assortment of produce, chickens for meat and eggs, pigs helping us work our fields, and cows helping us mow. Guests are welcome to walk our property (it is fenced all the way around) and look at our fields. Animals will mostly be fenced with electricity, so keep your hands to yourselves! If you bring a dog, please keep them leashed at all times.

If you have any interest in jumping in and seeing what a day on the farm is like, we would be happy to accommodate you as best we can. Please send us a message including this detail!
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Sauna

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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: 2:00 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.
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this farm stay?

This farm stay is located in Mount Horeb, close to Donald County Park, Dane County Wildlife Area, and Springdale Town Hall. Forest of Fame Park is also within a driving distance of 4.3 mi.

Is there parking available at Straw clay sauna house on organic farm?

No, there isn't parking at this farm stay.

Is this farm stay adjacent to a casino?

No, this farm stay is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this farm stay?

No, there is no indoor pool at this farm stay.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Straw clay sauna house on organic farm?

Couples staying at this farm stay will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as a sauna and a garden.

Does Straw clay sauna house on organic farm have a hot tub?

No, but this farm stay does have a sauna.

Does this farm stay provide breakfast?

No, this farm stay doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this farm stay allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this farm stay.

Does Straw clay sauna house on organic farm have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this farm stay.

How far is the airport from this farm stay?

The closest major airport to this farm stay is Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), which is about 23.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Straw clay sauna house on organic farm?

Yes, every accommodation at Straw clay sauna house on organic farm comes with a deck.

Straw clay sauna house on organic farm Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at the straw sauna house!! So relaxing and exactly what we needed. We enjoyed stoking the fire and cooking a cozy meal. What a peaceful place. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Denise A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was such a unique place and we loved the experience and peacefulness of the property. I would suggest some kind of pavers or rock on the walkway just because it was very wet and muddy and we weren't prepared with boots or appropriate shoes. Also would suggest a mirror, otherwise everything was comfy and we really enjoyed the sauna and wood fire! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kreg G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This unique house had everything we needed for one overnight. We really enjoyed the sauna!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Emily K., Cortland

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time. We enjoyed the cabin. It’s definitely remote and felt nice to unplug. We did come with the intent of playing games and the two dining chairs were not in the best shape. It wasn’t the most comfortable to play in. It was really nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of life at home. If we were in the area again we would look at staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Straw Clay Sauna House was a beautiful and scenic place to visit. The wood burning sauna and Japanese cooling tub were excellent features of this house. My girlfriend and I took hike during sunset on the trails on the farm which highly enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the sauna and cold plunge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice cabin experience. It is a cabin though, so bring food in containers. IYKYK. The sauna takes awhile to heat up, so plan ahead on your time, we didn't and missed out. The bed is very elevated, so I wish there had been a step stool. It is however one of the most comfortable beds ever. There is no mirror in the cabin, so may want to bring a hand held. There is a sign at the driveway but nothing after that. Once you turn into the property, the road to park for the cabin is to the left. There is a mowed area to park across from the red barn right as you approach the barn. There was someone parked in the spot next to the fence and another outbuilding next to the owners home so figuring out where to park was confusing. They have solar lights that line the path to the cabin but they don't work, so make sure you bring flashlights. There are no chairs outside of the cabin for lounging in nature, so bring camp chairs if you want. I would stay there again, but it will be more enjoyable knowing the things mentioned above.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Arne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet, very rustic. Place was clean although towels could be replaced. We enjoyed the space overall. I would recommend a couple outdoor chairs to be able to sit out and have my morning coffee or watch the stars at night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing quiet cabin tucked into a wooded backdrop with a very relaxing wood fired sauna! Great place for a anniversary trip to unwind!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with partner
It was ok, but not worth the money. Paper towel, body and hand soap,.shampoo and toilet paper were empty. We had to go to a store to get some. Some of the lights were not working, and one of the plates had food on it from previous person. Mirror was broken on floor (we told owners). Sauna was very cute, but it was too hot for us to use. There is no shower, but rather a soaking tub in the kitchen with no walls. Not a problem for a couple, but definitely not for a family or friends. Its on an organic farm and grounds are nice to walk around. They have a small "you pick" garden so guests can take some flowers home. No tv, but wifi was working. Very quiet and birds sounded nice. It was quite hot and humid, despite being a straw house. Definitely should offer a small fan to move the air. The linens/bedding were damp from humidity. $200.00 (including cleaning fee) seemed just too much money for what you got. I think with some small changes..it could really be a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristi L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complete silence besides the chirping birds, little place of own with a relaxing sauna.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of heaven.

We had an amazing one night stay for my husbands birthday. He loves to sauna so this was perfect. Walked the property, met the cat and dog and the owner who was hard at work picking organic lettuce. They grow so many amazing vegies. Great little porch and the birds did not disapoint in their serenading. There were also no bugs. The straw clay building stayed cool and we slept with the windows open. We brought cold food snacks so did not cook. Would definitely recommend to unwind and go off the grid !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hann S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday spa staycation exceeds expectations

If you’re someone who likes to indulge in relaxation but feels like a space alien in a fancy spa environment, look no further. You can play outside in the forests and trails all day then apply your mud masks when the sun goes down. Sipping wine in the solitude of the sauna house with no time limits, service constraints, or logistical planning around my time to unwind was total perfection and I really hope to come back soon. The town of Mt. Horeb nearby is just splendid and I had so much fun exploring. Lots of lovely local businesses with friendly shopkeepers and real artisanal, wholesome goods. Doesn’t get any better than that. Now I wasn’t completely alone- there were more than a few ladybugs hanging out with me during my May visit, especially once the sun went down- but it’s nothing out of the ordinary for a rustic stay and didn’t really change anything about my visit. I can’t wait to come back again as the sauna and the soaking tub really put the ”glam” in “glamping”. :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful natural

This is a jem, If you want peace and quiet. The only sounds were from a variety of birds. The wood fired sauna is amazing. I slept better than ever in a very comfortable bed and birds singing in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and rustic

I loved my stay here! The sauna was so nice and easy to use. They provided some excellent kindling.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay!

We will most certainly be returning. The location was beautiful and the property managers were very friendly and kind. The house, itself, is very comfortable and private and we enjoyed exploring the property in our free time. Plus, how can you beat a built in sauna?!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sauna house

The sauna house was a great relaxing stay. Communication was great, if the weather was different, we would have been able to reach out to the host a little more, but we were only there for a short weekend getaway. Would definitely come back for a cold weather getaway. Love the property and the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet spot

Less than 24 hours of getaway in this sunny little house was enough time to relax, make good use of the sauna, and enjoy the quiet of a farm in a little wooded valley.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet & Quick getaway

We stayed so we could visit some local wineries and breweries. It was private and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

First things first-can't wait to come back! Clean, perfectly simple, a wonderful winter escape. Sauna was divine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Property

Very unique property. The sauna house was relaxing and peaceful. It was a great getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for sauna and cold plunge

Great little studio to spend a night and use the sauna and cold soaking tub. Really great place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024