Welcome to Sugar River Retreat, a 50-acre haven near the Driftless Area, offering an idyllic blend of adventure and relaxation. Explore the pure waters of Norwegian Creek by kayak, passing under a historic covered bridge adjacent to the property. Fish from the dock on a private lake or hike trails that weave through this protected nature preserve. This secluded escape offers a rare connection to nature’s beauty in Southern Wisconsin’s breathtaking outdoors.
INDOOR AMENITIES
• Dart board
• Smart TV
• Board games and toys
• Wood burning fireplace (firewood complimentary with your stay)
• Telescope for gazing at the night stars
• Game room w/giant connect 4, mini pool table, and (coming soon) Pacman arcade
OUTDOOR AMENITIES
• 4 Kayaks and paddleboat included
• Kids and adult fishing poles provided
• Tetherball
• Catch and release fishing on our private lake
AVAILABILITY
September 26th - 28th
October 3rd - 5th
October 31st - November 2nd
November 26th - 30th - THANKSGIVING!
December 20th -January 2nd - CHRISTMAS 2025
DOG POLICY
A $100/fee/dog applies. This is a mandatory fee. To help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all, we require every guest to submit pet or assistance animal information through BetterPet Passport (powered by PetScreening). Guests will simply submit “household pet” information, request an accommodation for an assistance animal, or confirm they are not bringing a pet / animal.
It’s free, and only requires creating an account if you’re bringing a pet or animal. After booking, you’ll receive a link to complete the process. Thanks for your cooperation!
✅ This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1500 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $49 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $2 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional.
To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots.
If you have any questions, just message us anytime! Happy to help!
As the property is being actively restored and maintained as a private wetland reserve, you may occasionally see the owners or student groups working on conservation efforts. They will not approach the home and will make every effort to remain discreet and respectful of your privacy.
