Welcome to Sugar River Retreat—50 acres of woods, prairie, and wetlands for adventure and relaxation. Kayak Norwegian Creek under a historic covered bridge to the Sugar River and Decatur Lake, fish from a private dock, or explore developing trails in this protected nature preserve. The Sugar River State Trail runs alongside, connecting Brodhead to New Glarus. Wildlife sightings are a daily delight in this secluded Southern Wisconsin escape.
No, the cabin is located on 50+ acres of private property and is secluded from any close neighbors. You may occasionally see a neighbor in the winter when the trees are bare, but otherwise you will have the peace and quiet of the property all to yourself.
The nearest grocery store is the Piggly Wiggly in Brodhead about 7 minutes away.
While there may be few harmless insects that get through our defenses and into the cabin, it is regularly treated to minimize the presence of spiders, mosquitoes, ticks, and other insects.
Our grill is a charcoal grill. We stock charcoal at the beginning of the summer and it is available on a first come, first served basis.
The grill perfect for preparing delicious and succulent meals for the entire family. Our goal is to keep vacation simple and stress-free for all! :-)
Dogs are welcome at Sugar River Retreat. All dogs on the property are expected to be well-behaved, good around unfamiliar people, and non-aggressive. All dogs must be registered with the completion of a dog agreement. An extra cleaning fee of $100/dog applies to preserve the cleanliness of the property for the next guests. This property has a limit of 2 dogs unless otherwise approved.
50% of your total is due at the time of booking to reserve your dates. 30 days prior to check-in, your card will be charged for the remainder of your balance. Should you need to cancel, please let us know at least 30 days prior to your stay and you will receive a 97% refund on anything paid (we recoup 3% of what is paid to cover credit card costs). We also offer and encourage trip insurance after booking for guests who would like that extra peace of mind.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time here for my birthday stay. I really wanted a winter cabin feel and this location hit the spot. The property had a nice private feel with lots of space both inside and out. The garage parking was nice with the 0° weather outside- as well as the big windows facing the pond that still let us enjoy the views. Everything was very accessible and John and his team did a great job communicating, yet giving you space to enjoy your stay. I would highly recommend this property to others!
-Kelsey
My wife, our dog, and I rented this cabin to ring in the New Year, and we couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The cabin had a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of space for all of us to relax and unwind. The property itself is expansive, offering stunning views and a sense of peace that’s hard to beat. Our dog absolutely loved having the freedom to explore the grounds and was genuinely sad to leave when our stay ended.
Although we couldn’t take advantage of the lake activities due to the winter weather, we can only imagine how wonderful that would be in warmer months. Overall, we highly recommend this cabin for anyone looking to escape and enjoy some seclusion. We also really appreciated the host checking in with us periodically via text to make sure we had everything we needed. It was a thoughtful touch that made our stay even more enjoyable
-Mariusz
Great Host and Great Space. Will be back.
-Levi
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