Walnut Ridge - "Back again" Hand Hewn, 1800's log cabin is a hidden gem, expertly restored and appointed by your hosts, Jill & Chuck Staab. This was just a quick "get-a-way" to chase another fine Wisconsin Supper Club listed in our Wisconsin Supper Club book by Ron Faiola. The quaint accommodations at Walnut Ridge caught us off guard - honestly we didn't expect something this charming, quietly tucked in the rolling hills north of the University of Wisconsin Platteville and only 90 minute drive from our home. We are not B & B people, however, Walnut Ridge is not your normal "communal" accommodations - "Back Again" is an 1100 square foot cabin, well appointed - privately and quietly welcoming it's visitors from nearby tourist locations like Galena,Dubuque, Platteville, Prairie du Chien, Madison, Spring Green, Mineral Point, Dodgeville. "Back Again" is a respite for the weary traveler and casual guests - radiant floor heat, fireplace, stocked kitchen, whirlpool tub - neatly finished in an expertly restored 1800's log cabin - set in an iconic, rural, Wisconsin wooded lot of 5.5 acres. Check in and check out was unobtrusive - we never saw our hosts. Drive in, kick off your shoes, mix an Old Fashioned, and run yourself a warm, relaxing soak. Ah, even a bathrobe waiting for you in the sun room. Enjoy - we did.
1. The cabin was beautiful and very clean, and the surrounding scenery is gorgeous.
3. The jetted soaking tub in the bedroom was wonderfully relaxing - a highlight of the stay.
1. The website describes the cabins as private and secluded; however the owner's residence and cabins are all within 100 yards of each other, so the feeling of privacy was limited to the interior of our cabin. Cabin Life is also quite close to the road, so traffic noise could be heard even while inside.
4. Check in and check out were hassle free, and as other reviewers have mentioned, we never even saw our hosts during the visit.
We stayed one night in the Cabin Life rental. Overall, the experience was enjoyable. Below are the pros and cons of our experience.
This place was so amazing can't give it enough praise! Perfectly secluded vacation.
3. Hair conditioner was not included with the bath products provided, which resulted in our evening being interrupted by an unplanned half hour round trip to the Platteville drug store.
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An awesome cozy getaway
The attention to detail to make this place a romantic getaway is impeccable. Everything you would need is already provided for you, short of food. The establishment is clean, the grounds are gorgeous, and it was a relaxing weekend.
2. The website advertises a "continental deluxe breakfast" delivered to the door of Cabin Life each morning by "the breakfast fairy". While the breakfast fairy did exist and delivered on time, we did not feel that the contents of one small fruit tart, 2 banana muffins, and a scant palm-full of raspberries were up to par with our expectations from the website description. We dined at the Country Kitchen in Platteville instead, which had good food and pleasant service.
5. Jill was responsive to our questions and was able to recommend a nearby area for a scenic walk.
Walnut Ridge is a US Travel Agency based in Platteville, Wisconsin. Walnut Ridge is located at 2238 County Hwy A, Platteville, WI 53818, USA.
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