ORIGINAL 1954 RAILROAD CABOOSE WITH HOT TUB!!

 
 
 
DeSoto cabin rental - Deck and Gazebo with Hot Tub!
Deck and Gazebo with Hot Tub!
 
DeSoto cabin rental - Deck and Gazebo with Hot Tub!

Deck and Gazebo with Hot Tub!

Kitchen

Kitchen

Scope out wildlife or read a book in the cupola

Scope out wildlife or read a book in the cupola

Well appointed kitchen

Well appointed kitchen

Soak your worries away

Soak your worries away

Private Deck

Private Deck

Go Ice Climbing on a near by frozen waterfall- ask for rates

Go Ice Climbing on a near by frozen waterfall- ask for rates

Take a guided cave tour with our staff in our nearby Private cave- ask for rates

Take a guided cave tour with our staff in our nearby Private cave- ask for rates

add a Kayak trip on the Miss. River to your stay-ask for rates

add a Kayak trip on the Miss. River to your stay-ask for rates

  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps4
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the DeSoto vacation cabin rental

Relive the old railroad days in this original 1954 Rail Road caboose! Secluded on five acres, this caboose features a kitchen, bath, fireplace and a private deck with its very own hot tub in a gazebo! Sit in the cupola of the caboose and read a book or scope out the wildlife from the wrap-around view. Sleeping is on a log futon and bunks. Will sleep up to four people (two to three adults and a child). This perfect for a couple or small family with young children. Book now - dates are filling fast! Thanks!

Ask about our Guided Caving and/or Rock Climbing/Ice Climbing trips to add some Adventure to your get-a-way stay!

Visit our FaceBook page at: CabinConnectionWI

Amenities: Fireplace, air conditioning, TV, VCR, stereo, CD player, full kitchen, microwave, refrigerator, cooking utensils provided, linens provided, private hot tub, charcoal grill (BBQ), No smoking. Pets allowed.

DeSoto cabin rental - Deck and Gazebo with Hot Tub!

Deck and Gazebo with Hot Tub!

Kitchen

Kitchen

Scope out wildlife or read a book in the cupola

Scope out wildlife or read a book in the cupola

Well appointed kitchen

Well appointed kitchen

Soak your worries away

Soak your worries away

Private Deck

Private Deck

Go Ice Climbing on a near by frozen waterfall- ask for rates

Go Ice Climbing on a near by frozen waterfall- ask for rates

Take a guided cave tour with our staff in our nearby Private cave- ask for rates

Take a guided cave tour with our staff in our nearby Private cave- ask for rates

add a Kayak trip on the Miss. River to your stay-ask for rates

add a Kayak trip on the Miss. River to your stay-ask for rates

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Changeover Day: friday

Rental Rates for this vacation cabin rental in DeSoto, Wisconsin

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 5.0%
Cleaning $45

Notes

  • $150/night, $750/week
  • $150/night (2 night minimum)
    $750/week (Full week rentals only Mid June - August-----Partial weeks at owners discretion)

    50% of rent due with reservation - balance due 10 days before arrival

    No smoking allowed

    A security deposit of half the rent amount is due with final payment

    Pets are welcome (one per family)

    Pet fee:
    $45/weekend
    $50/week
    No refunds of pet fees

    Credit cards accepted through PayPal on line only

    Security deposit refunded after unit has been inspected by management

    Note: Until confirmed rates are subject to change without notice
  • We also offer Wild Cave tours, kayaking adventures, and Ice climbing! Please ask me for details on these added adventures! Thanks

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cabin rental in DeSoto, Wisconsin

Property Type:
  • cabin
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Floor Area:
  • 500 sq. ft.
Theme:
  • Family
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Sofa Bed
  • Linens Provided
  • Fireplace
  • Towels Provided
  • Air Conditioning
Kitchen:
  • Grill
  • Toaster
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom - toilet , combination tub/shower
Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4
  • Bedroom - 1 double , 2 twin/ single
Entertainment:
  • Stereo
  • CD Player
  • VCR
  • DVD Player
Outside:
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor Grill
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
Pool / Spa:
  • Hot Tub
Notes:
1 futon and 2 railroad bunks. Trout Stream, hiking, 200 acres of wooded land!!.

Reviews for this vacation cabin rental in DeSoto, Wisconsin

Original 1954 Railroad Caboose with Hot Tub!!
average rating of 4.6923075 based on 54 reviews
business
Original 1954 Railroad Caboose with Hot Tub!!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119732
+1 708-341-3255
DeSoto Southern Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
4

We'll Be Back

We'll Be Back
  • 4 of 5
  • Submitted: May 15, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
Unique experience, incredibly remote location, great hot tub, and nice owners. The woods and dry creek bed are steps out the door. Long drive to stores/local businesses- one of the reasons we liked it. Only saw 5 vehicles/people the entire weekend. We spent most of the time by the fire pit. Our dog loved it as well. Could use a little TLC but overall well maintained. We reccomend it and will return to the world famous caboose.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Original 1954 Railroad Caboose with Hot Tub!!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119732
+1 708-341-3255
DeSoto Southern Wisconsin
Franklin park Illinois
5

SO quiet and pease full

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 14, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
The seclusion and peacefulness of this place was awesome!
When we stayed it was a clear night (no moon) and the night sky was AMAZING!!!
We had some cool nights (frost in the morning) but the caboose was cozy warm!
The hot tub...that's all we keept os saying to eachother was how AWESOME it was!
We DEFINITELY want to and will go back!
No cell phone service (signal) had me concerned. BUT, it"s a vacation "get away"
NO ONE bothered us! Put the phone down and live!
Recommended for:  Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Original 1954 Railroad Caboose with Hot Tub!!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119732
+1 708-341-3255
DeSoto Southern Wisconsin
United States
4

Great cozy place to stay!

  • 4 of 5
  • Submitted: Feb 25, 2013
  • Stayed: Feb 2013
This caboose was truly unique. However, there are things to know before you go. Beautiful property!! Amazing seclusion!! Tucked away between the hills along the mississippi river. Gravel road winds all through the woods. Never felt so perfectly alone as staying here! Caboose is toasty warm! Hot tub is incredible! Only steps away from the front entrance! Complete kitchen to cook any meals and all you need for staying in if you decide to just settle in for your stay. Ample supply of towels and blankets. Pillows and linens. You literally can just come with your suit and clothes!

Important to note, during the winter months, the road to get there and the driveway can be tricky if there is a lot of snow cover. My truck was fine, but a small vehicle may have a difficult time. Again, if the snow is deep. Also it is now wheel chair accessible. This is really a train caboose. The main entrance is narrow and steep steps up to the door. It says sleeps 4 but it has a Bunk bed bottom sleeper that was comfortable for my friend alone, if 2 adults try and sleep on it, it would be tight. The upper part of the bunk bed has an additional platform to make into an upper bunk, but without it it is just a sitting area to look out the windows. And this is right across from the kitchen area facing the counter. The other sleeping arrangement is a futon bed that folds out and will sleep 2 comfortably. But when folded out takes up most of the entrance area. Just an fyi for families that decide to come to stay.

I brought a friend and had a great time, I would surely go back and stay there again! Very cozy and remote.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Original 1954 Railroad Caboose with Hot Tub!!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119732
+1 708-341-3255
DeSoto Southern Wisconsin
Chicago
5

A charming and unique little winter retreat

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Feb 7, 2013
  • Stayed: Feb 2013
First I just want to say the caboose absolutely charming and unique. It's located in a wonderfully secluded and peaceful area, surrounded by woods and along a little creek. Being our first time in this area, we were thoroughly impressed with the landscape (rolling, wooded hills, streams, and wetlands). Seems like everywhere you look there is a Wildlife Refuge or Natural area of some sort. If you're looking for a nature inspired getaway there is a great place to look. The whole region and area surrounding the caboose really was far prettier than either of us anticipated.

We chose a winter weekend for our stay in the caboose. When my wife and I arrived on a chilly (5 degree) afternoon we found freshly fallen snow on the ground and trees, and icicles clinging to the exterior of the caboose. I must have taken 30 pictures of the caboose before even opening the door. While it was in the single-digits outside, it was nice and toasty inside. We opened the door to find the propane stove alight and the charming caboose a comfortable 70 degrees. I must have said "this place is so cool" 50 times after we first arrived. We enjoyed a cup of coffee in the cupola while watching the snow fall, then packed up, heading to nearby Lansing, Iowa, which takes you over a very cool bridge, and traveled north along the Mississippi R. until we found a place to do a little snowshoeing and exercise the dog before the sundown. By the time we arrived back at the caboose it must have been subzero. No matter the caboose was toasty and comfortable. We prepared dinner in the efficient and well equipment kitchen. After a beer or two got up the nerve to venture out to the hot tub. It takes all of 10 seconds to take off a rob and slide into a hot tub, but when it's -8 outside that 10 seconds sure feels like a long time. Once in though you're good. It's been years since we sat in a hot tub watching the snow fall and was fantastic to get to do it again; even if our hair did instantly freeze solid. We slept very comfortable that night, dozing off watching a movie (Unstoppable (seemed appropriate)). In the morning we did more sightseeing and XC skiing at the Mississippi River NWR, and over to La Crosse for a pint at the Pearl Street Brewery, and back to the caboose to repeat the relaxation from the night before. We had a great time and it was so nice to unplug and enjoy some quality time. The dog sure loved it too!

If you've never stayed in a caboose, give it a try!

The place is terrific!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Original 1954 Railroad Caboose with Hot Tub!!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p119732
+1 708-341-3255
DeSoto Southern Wisconsin
River Falls, WI
4

Quiet, scenic retreat for 2

  • 4 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 20, 2013
  • Stayed: Jan 2013
My husband and I just enjoyed a weekend at the caboose. We did a little hiking, soaked in the hot tub, watched a few dvd's and had some great pizza at Great River Roadhouse. We unfortunately lost power last night because of high winds, but luckily had a few candles to keep the caboose lit (power came on within 4 hours). Overall we enjoyed the location and the peace and quiet surrounding the caboose.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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