Title: The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000462098&destination=Viola%2C+Wisconsin%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=65549964&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard ## Photo gallery for The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard ![Exterior - The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard (Viola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65550000/65550000/65549964/719eb582.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard (Viola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65550000/65550000/65549964/2c6645e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard (Viola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65550000/65550000/65549964/d492cc3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard (Viola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65550000/65550000/65549964/745e3889.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard (Viola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65550000/65550000/65549964/1086aff6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard Located on a private, dead-end road, the Windmill Retreat is a large, spacious house in the country with a big yard, a fire pit and wood, a gas grill, and a driveway available for parking. It has been recently updated, inside and out, and is ready for you to enjoy! Perfect for friends and families (we have tons of yard games), fishers (equipped with hooks for your waders), and more! Four bedrooms, six beds, and 2 bathrooms leaves plenty of space for you and your guests. We are located at the top of the hill, and cell phone service, Wi-Fi, and cable TV are all available. The house will be stocked with a reasonable amount of basic necessities at the beginning of your stay, including: 6 rolls of toilet paper, 3 rolls of paper towel, hand soap in each bathroom and the kitchen, dish soap, and dishwasher detergent. Located in the heart of the Driftless, the Windmill Retreat is surrounded by many great restaurants, attractions, and local shops! Nearby Restaurants Include: Liberty Bar - 1.5 miles Driftless Cafe - 11 miles Kickapoo Coffee Cafe - 11 miles Gassers Bar & Grill - 11 miles Norwegian Hollow Hideaway - 19 miles Borgen's Cafe - 18 miles Nordic Lanes - 18 mines Hillsboro Brewing Company - 27 miles Nearby Attractions and Shops include: Chapters on the Horizon Wedding Venue - 4 miles Kickapoo Valley Reserve - 20 miles Sidie Hollow County Park - 15 miles Canoe Rental Shops - 20 miles Main Street Station - 11 miles Ewetopia - 11 miles The Drifting Boutique - 11 miles Wildthings Fur - 14 miles Oof-da Mart - 18 miles Treasures on Main - 18 miles The Big Old Red Shed - 18 miles ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64410000/64406700/64406699/w1074h811x0y13-1d32a588.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blakley Hobbit Campground-Tent spot #4 Viola - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £35 includes taxes & fees 19 Mar - 20 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20&selected=64406699&PinnedHotelID=64406699&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103528200/103528159/bf4560e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern luxury cabin just minutes from Downtown Viroqua. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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: 30 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### Property is also known as The Windmill Retreat - Large Country Home With big Yard Viola ## About the area Located in Viola, this holiday home is in a rural area. Tunnelville Cliffs State Natural Area and Kickapoo Valley Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts and Richland County Fairgrounds. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Windmill Retreat - Large country home with big yard Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan N. 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Greta stay! Family reunion just up the road. Was an amazing location and so close to where we needed to be. Lovely amenities and great property. ##### Meghan N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Dennis M. 21 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean, well equipped house. Layout is a little odd, but it met our needs welk Other than a problem with the front door lock, our stay was very pleasant. We like to cook and the kitchen was very well equipped. House was very clean. Beds were very comfortable. ##### Dennis M. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family wedding This property was great and very clean The porches and patio were great We were looking forward to camp fires but the weather was very hot - it was also close to the wedding venue and had amazing views and lots of deer at sunset ##### Susan M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry P. 10 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quilting gals Very clean, very well kept up. Lots of space. We’re a group of quilter friends from three different areas of WI. Windmill Retreat is the perfect meeting spot for us. It’s location is equal distance from each of our homes. This was our second stay here (3rd for one of us). Plan on coming again next year. ##### Sherry P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly U. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding weekend Our niece was getting married in the area and we needed to have a place for 10 or more people to stay. We were looking for a place that we could have enough room to relax the night before with some game playing and conversation. Then have enough space for everyone to get ready the next day. We found it. We are keeping this house on our list for a return visit for a relaxing quiet vacation. Thank you, The Udelhoven Family ##### Kimberly U. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy B. 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful House I wish I could have spent more time at the house but as the mother of the Bride I only got to sleep there. The others staying were able to enjoy the beauty of the house and area. Everything you need is included and beds were very comfy according to everyone. Thank you for having salt available for the driveway as we had ice and snow that night. Only downside was not knowing you need to leave bathroom doors and bedroom door open downstairs to warm the bedroom up. ##### Kathy B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia S. 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little slice of Heaven From my mother: Your home was the perfect place for my family. My daughter got married at the Chapters. This area and home was so relaxing, peaceful, and welcoming when anxiety was high! Phenomenal sunsets! The front porch was my family’s favorite spot! There was so much space for everyone to unwind and do their thing!! We played games, had a small brunch the morning after the wedding with family. Pam is the perfect host! She thought of everything! One of the best amenities provided was plenty of towels for our four day stay with the house full of people. And the hot water never ran out! Pretty amazing! The beds and linen were immaculate and very comfortable. The home was spectacularly clean. She had indoor and outdoor games and a list of fun things to do, restaurants to go, places to see. She didn’t leave out a detail!! The Windmill Retreat is beautiful and we plan to come and stay again! Thank you for allowing us to share your home! Again, it was absolutely perfect!! ##### Julia S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Mark J. 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place to stay for our nieces wedding in Viola. Beautiful area and house. Kids enjoyed the yard and adults liked the sunroom. ##### Mark J. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen P. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Driftless We really enjoyed our stay. Place was exactly like the listing. Had everything we needed and was so clean. Totally enjoyed our time ##### Colleen P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca S. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home The property has plenty of room! We loved the porch, patio, and fire pit. The rooms were big, easy for older family member to move with a walker on main floor. The location was nice for visiting Viola and LaFarge area. I would highly recommend this beautiful home. ##### Rebecca S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Michael B. 2 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### trout fishing getaway very clean /comfortable beds/plenty of space ##### Michael B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben B. 15 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Holiday celebration Got together for Christmas here and it worked great for our family! ##### Ben B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Austin S. 15 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip Great place, lots of seating and great outdoor space! Kitchen was stocked with everything needed and it wasn't far too from town. ##### Austin S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane S. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to Chapters On the Horizon Venue We all enjoyed our stay for a family wedding. It was super close to event. A ton of room and beautiful accomidations. ##### Jane S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly B. 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great second stay! Return customer. This house is wonderful! ##### Holly B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron H. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience. My daughter was married at chapters on the horizon on the other side of town. This was a recommended property on their local air b&b page. The house was clean with beautiful views out every window,we had 6 adults and a 14 year old and had plenty of room to spread out, the girls were very happy with spacious bathrooms and mirrors in every room. At only 6 minutes from the wedding venue we were very spoiled. ##### Aaron H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Daniel G. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I needed to hang towels over the windows in the downstairs bedroom to get the room dark enough to sleep. ##### Daniel G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis H. 8 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious Clean, well equipped and appointed. Nice windowed porch to enjoy outdoor view and enjoy each other’s company. ##### Dennis H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie H. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful . ##### Stephanie H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leisha L. 3 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and cozy, with great Wi-Fi I was so pleased walking into this home. Everything was extremely clean, cute and comfortable. You can tell the owner cares about her guests. My teen son loved the Wi-Fi speed. There were many comfy beds to choose from. We spent New Year’s Eve in this home and were very pleased. It is closer to the highway than I expected, but it still felt very private and safe. Would definitely recommend! ##### Leisha L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry P. 22 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Quilting Gals Loved it. Wish it had been warmer so we could have set up Our tables on porch(es) but no control over weather. We had a little mini retreat for five sewing gals. It worked out fantastic. All want to do it again. Beautiful home, super clean. Our only real issue was all the steps but we knew and managed. ##### Sherry P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Crystal B. 18 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Weekend Wedding I booked this home so our family had a place for the weekend my daughter was getting married. I began reaching out to the owners 3 days prior to see if an early check-in would be available although did not receive any response and finally had to call them which then they graciously agreed to a noon check-in. The home was clean except for an over abundance of dying flies. I wanted a place with internet connection although the internet did not work the entire stay, the home-owners solution was for me to call IT to resolve the issue although that was not an option as I was involved in my daughters wedding and did not have time to deal with that. My elderly parents who had to spend most of their time at the house were petty upset about that (and did not feel comfortable calling) as they like to watch their regular TV shows to pass the time. Overall the home was nice, decor was nice, bathrooms were clean and beds were all firm and not very comfortable. ##### Crystal B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly B. 9 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting family What a wonderful property—perfect for us. Very clean and comfortable. Great hosts—very accommodating and great communication. Highly recommend! ##### Holly B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne T. 8 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country getaway Beautiful, cozy, modern farmhouse with a number of areas for family time together playing games and enjoying conversation. Great kitchen to gather and cook together. Nice country location with wonderful sunrises out the kitchen window with views for miles. Lots of games for both inside and out. Everyone…of all ages… enjoyed our stay and had a great time. ##### Anne T. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben B. 5 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Windmill Retreat My family and I loved this house for hosting our Thanksgiving meal. Nicely redone, plenty of space, great for a gathering. Thanks again! ##### Ben B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ---