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RURAL MADISON FARMSTEAD GUEST HOUSE RENTAL - $118 TO $399 PER NIGHT

 
 
 
Madison house rental - The Farmhouse in Summer
The Farmhouse in Summer
 
Madison house rental - The Farmhouse in Summer

The Farmhouse in Summer

Coffee by the fireplace

Coffee by the fireplace

Cooking Together

Cooking Together

The Kitchen Has Plenty of Space

The Kitchen Has Plenty of Space

The Kitchen

The Kitchen

The West Room

The West Room

The Living Room Fireplace

The Living Room Fireplace

The Game Room

The Game Room

The Master Bedroom

The Master Bedroom

The Coneflower Room

The Coneflower Room

The Blue Stem Room

The Blue Stem Room

Master Bath

Master Bath

Fall Color

Fall Color

The Patio

The Patio

Prairie in Winter

Prairie in Winter

Prairie Path

Prairie Path

We Have Chickens and Eggs to Share

We Have Chickens and Eggs to Share

Bob and Martha, Innkeepers

Bob and Martha, Innkeepers

Our Barn Home in Winter

Our Barn Home in Winter

Our Barn Home

Our Barn Home

Bob and Gert

Bob and Gert

Historic Cooksville Store

Historic Cooksville Store

The Backyard Firepit

The Backyard Firepit

Historic Cooksville Church

Historic Cooksville Church

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps13
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Madison vacation house rental
4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 9 comfortably, can accommodate 13

Cooksville Farmhouse is located 19 miles from Madison and 2 hours from Chicago. The farmhouse, originally built c. 1845, is on the National Register of Historic Places along with most of the village. It is set beside a lovely restored prairie crisscrossed by paths for snow shoeing in the winter and walks along the spring-fed stream in the summer. Enjoy the quiet, rustic, family friendly atmosphere of the farmhouse which has a soapstone wood stove and massive, free-standing fireplace to keep guests cozy when the snow flies, a large deck and stone patio area for barbecues and outdoor meals in warm weather, as well as great views of the prairie and sunsets.

Local events include Stoughton's Syntende Mai, Madison's Iron Man, Edgerton's Thresheree.

Property owners, Bob and Martha Degner, live in the converted barn across the driveway from the farmhouse and are happy to greet you when you arrive and do everything they can to make your stay enjoyable.

Area Attractions: The Cooksville Farmhouse is conveniently located near many tourist attractions including the Madison Farmers' Market on the Capitol Square; Cave of the Mounds in Mt. Horeb; Wollersheim Winery near Sauk City; artist studios and shops in Paoli; antique store and quilt shops in Stoughton and Evansville. Old World Wisconsin in Eagle, WI is 30 minutes away. The Fireside Theater in Ft. Atkinson is a 30 minute drive. Cheese factories abound.

View Our Website and Make a Reservation: Learn more about us at www.cooksvillefarmhouseinn.com.

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About Martha Degner

Bob and Martha Degner have been married 42 years. Bob is a retired pastor and enjoys projects around the 10 acre farmette. Martha enjoys music, gardening, cooking, babysitting for the grandkids and keeping up with the Cooksville Farmhouse Inn.

The Cooksville Farmhouse Inn opened as a Bed & Breakfast in February of 2008. We had just recently moved from the farmhouse into the newly converted barn across the driveway. In October of 2009 the Cooksville Farmhouse Inn was listed on VRBO.com as a vacation rental, and suddenly business began to increase. It became clear the vacation rental was more suitable for our situation, and we discontinued marketing as a B&B and joined HomeAway.com as well as VRBO.com.

We are open year round with bookings every month of the year. Some of our guests book as far as a year in advance. We have had seminars in theater martial arts, acupressure, scrapbooking groups, family reunions, weddings, girlfriend weekends and holiday gatherings.

Martha Degner purchased this house in 2000
Why Martha Degner chose Madison

We were looking for a rural place near Madison. We found it on the internet in 1999, a farmstead near Madison on the National Registry of Historic Places on 10 acres with clear spring fed stream flowing through the property. The timber frame farmhouse, built in the 1850's was quaint with good natural light and massive field stone fireplace, original wooden floors, and shaded with trees including a majestic 150 year old sugar maple. In 2004 we began the process of converting our 1914 post and beam, mortise and tenon, gambrel roof barn into a home with mother-in-law apartment for Martha's mother, Thelma. We moved across the driveway from the farmhouse in 2007 and began renting out the farmhouse to guests. We enjoy giving our guests tours of the barn if they are interested.

What makes this house unique

We enjoy the rustic atmosphere and quiet, rural setting, as well as the close proximity to all the attractions Madison has to offer. We love biking the back roads, snowshoeing the prairie paths, walking through the historic village, and attending activities of the Cooksville Community Center in the summertime at the old one room Cooksville School. With all this land we are able to have some animals, and our chickens give us more eggs than we can eat, so we are happy to share them with you.

Madison house rental - The Farmhouse in Summer

The Farmhouse in Summer

Coffee by the fireplace

Coffee by the fireplace

Cooking Together

Cooking Together

The Kitchen Has Plenty of Space

The Kitchen Has Plenty of Space

The Kitchen

The Kitchen

The West Room

The West Room

The Living Room Fireplace

The Living Room Fireplace

The Game Room

The Game Room

The Master Bedroom

The Master Bedroom

The Coneflower Room

The Coneflower Room

The Blue Stem Room

The Blue Stem Room

Master Bath

Master Bath

Fall Color

Fall Color

The Patio

The Patio

Prairie in Winter

Prairie in Winter

Prairie Path

Prairie Path

We Have Chickens and Eggs to Share

We Have Chickens and Eggs to Share

Bob and Martha, Innkeepers

Bob and Martha, Innkeepers

Our Barn Home in Winter

Our Barn Home in Winter

Our Barn Home

Our Barn Home

Bob and Gert

Bob and Gert

Historic Cooksville Store

Historic Cooksville Store

The Backyard Firepit

The Backyard Firepit

Historic Cooksville Church

Historic Cooksville Church

Car: necessary

Cooksville is 19 miles from Madison and 2 hours from Chicago. Stoughton's Sytende Mai Festival, Madison's Iron Man, Edgerton's Thresheree are just a few of the local festivals.

Cooksville, “the Town that Time Forgot,” was built before the Civil War on the New England model around the village green. Most of the 1840’s houses surrounding the green still stand and are restored to their original quaint beauty. Go back in time and spend a day under the oak grove on the village green picnicking, playing croquet, bocce ball, softball, horseshoes, or flying kites.

Other Activities: horseshoes, prairie walks, canoeing, kayaking, snowshoeing

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Madison, Wisconsin

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 5.5%

Notes

  • $118-$399 per night
  • Nightly rates are based on the maximum number of bedrooms used on any night of your stay So if you use 4 bedrooms for 2 nights and 1 bedroom for 3 nights, your nightly rate is the 4 bedroom rate.

    We have a 2 night minimum year round. On holiday weekends as well as the Ironman weekend, there is a 3 night minimum.

    One room with up to 3 people is $139.
    Two rooms with up to 5 people is $199.
    Three rooms with up to 7 people is $249.
    Four rooms is $299 for up to 9 people.

    For each additional person over 9 add $25 per person per night. Maximum 13 people.

    We only rent to one party at a time, even if they reserve just one bedroom for the $139 rate. To fully confirm the reservation a deposit of the first night's stay is required.
  • Extended stay discount of $15% off for 4 consecutive weekday nights Sunday through Thursday. Add the weekend at the same reduced rate. To fully confirm an extended stay reservation a deposit of 50% of the total is required. this discount is not available on holiday weekends.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Madison, Wisconsin

Property Type:
  • house
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Accommodation Type:
  • Guest House
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 3000 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories
Location Type:
  • Rural
  • Village
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Family
General:
  • Firewood
  • Shampoo
  • Local Maps
  • Sofa Bed
  • Alarm Clock
  • Washing Machine
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Toilet Paper
  • Living Room ...
    Large stone fireplace
  • Wood Fireplace ...
    In cold weather we supply you with wood and build fires for your arrival and during your stay.
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Central air plus window unit in upstairs bedroom. Ceiling fans in every room.
  • Wood Stove ...
    In cold weather we supply you with wood and build fires for your arrival and during your stay.
  • Iron & Board
  • Parking
  • Wireless Internet
  • Paper Towels
  • Basic Soaps
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Hair Dryer
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Towels Provided
  • Parking Off Street
  • Linens Provided
  • Fireplace
  • Laundry Soap
  • Filtered Water
Kitchen:
  • Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Grill
  • Coffee Maker
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    Place settings for 13.
  • Toaster
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Catering Available
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
Dining:
  • Dining ...
    Large dining room table seats 10.
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower , jetted tub
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , This is also the laundry room. It has a sink.
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 13
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single , floor mattress also
    Bedroom 4 - 3 twin/ single , twin trundle also
    living room - 1 sleep sofa /futon , Sleeper sofa is queen size.
  • The master bedroom is located on the first floor. This light and airy bedroom has a private bath with Jacuzzi, walk in closet, and a king size bed. The second floor of the farmhouse is well suited for families with children. It includes 3 bedrooms described below and a shared bath with tub and shower. The Cone Flower Room has a queen size bed. The Compass Plant Room has 3 twin beds and a twin trundle. The Blue Stem Room has 2 twin beds as well as an extra twin mattress that can be pulled out. These 3 rooms are part of the original 1845 house and have the old fir plank floors and exposed, hand hewn timbers.
Entertainment:
  • Games for Kids
  • Radio
  • Foosball
  • CD Player
  • Books for Adults
  • Air Hockey
  • Toys
  • Television
  • Game Room
  • Books
  • Video Library
  • Games
  • DVD Player
  • VCR
Outside:
  • Fully Fenced Property
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Large deck and patio area as well as firepit for outdoor cooking.
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Wood Deck
  • Child's Swing
  • Lawn / Garden
  • 6 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • Low Allergen Environment
  • Events Allowed
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    At least one member of the renting party must be 21 or older.
Pool / Spa:
  • jetted tub
Attractions:
  • caves
  • library
  • live theater
  • autumn foliage
  • winery tours
  • churches
  • festivals
  • museums
  • restaurants
  • zoo
  • arboretum
  • botanical garden
  • cinemas
  • playground
Leisure Activities:
  • miniature golf
  • boating
  • gambling casinos
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • shopping
  • antiquing
  • horseshoes
  • bird watching
  • walking
  • scenic drives
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • ATM/bank
  • hospital
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • cross country skiing
  • golf
  • cycling
  • tennis
  • hunting
  • hiking
  • swimming
  • skiing
  • sailing
  • snowmobiling
  • fishing
  • water tubing
  • water skiing
Notes: No smoking in the house, but okay to smoke outdoors. Fenced in backyard with firepit for bonfires. We provide wood. Great canoeing on the Badfish Creek which runs through Cooksville. Canoe and bike rentals available in Stoughton.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Madison, Wisconsin

Rural Madison Farmstead Guest House Rental - $118 to $399 per night
average rating of 4.9 based on 22 reviews
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Rural Madison Farmstead Guest House Rental - $118 to $399 per night
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p266969
+1 608-335-8375
Madison Southern Wisconsin
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
0

7 Sisters Reunion

Submitted: November 6, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
We shared a sister' weekend - coming from Iowa (3), Phx, AZ (3), and Ogden, Utah. We loved the complete accommodations - everything we could have asked for plus gracious hosts who kept our firewood supplied and gave us a tour of the properties. We shopped and laughed, ate and laughed, and spent lots of time around the fireplace and playing cards at the spacious table. Great trip!
business
Rural Madison Farmstead Guest House Rental - $118 to $399 per night
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p266969
+1 608-335-8375
Madison Southern Wisconsin
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
0

Loved the fireplace

Submitted: November 6, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
We all had a wonderful time, enjoyed and appreciated the little touches plus the eggs. It was truly a blessing for us to have such a cozy, warm place to stay. The warmth of the fireplace really added to the atmosphere. We will definitely talk up your Inn . We also had a beautiful Christmas Dinner together around the dinning room table on Sunday night that was very meaningful to us. We will send a couple of pictures for you to choose from. Thanks again for opening your home to us. You are truly blessed and may the Lord continue to bless you and fill your purse. Thanks again for your kindness. God BLess.
business
Rural Madison Farmstead Guest House Rental - $118 to $399 per night
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p266969
+1 608-335-8375
Madison Southern Wisconsin
Edgerton, Wi.
5

Country Living

5 of 5
Submitted: September 25, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
The country home was clean, quiet and relaxing. Bob had a fire in the fireplace so it was cozy and warm.
Bob showed us around the house. Everything is marked so you know where to find all the bedding, kitchen items and other items that you may need.
We took a walk in the Praire.. trails were clearly marked.
We took a walk around the village.
Bob and Mary showed us around the barn that their home was in.
The home is close to other towns to explore.
If you want to experience country living I would recommend this vacation home.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Rural Madison Farmstead Guest House Rental - $118 to $399 per night
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p266969
+1 608-335-8375
Madison Southern Wisconsin
Concord, NH
5

We Felt So At Home in This Beautiful Place...

5 of 5
Submitted: August 6, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
We loved all the books and toys and games. The children especially enjoyed our walk among the prairie wildflowers. We are sad to leave this special place! Thank you also for helping us replace our tire. It was very kind of you to take time out of your day. (And the eggs were delicious also).

Even though it was 98 degrees the entire time (until it rained the last night) we loved our stay and are sad that Wisconsin is so far away from New Hampshire where we are from. This was all of our first times coming to this charming and pleasant part of the country. We visited Madison, Devils Lake, Wisconsin Dells and 'Little Norway' while we were here, and enjoyed all of them in spite of the heat. When I discovered a split in my tire Bob was a great help in calling around to find a place nearby which could replace it and even drove with me to the salvage yard, so that the problem was resolved quickly. A great time, and sad to leave.

From (10 yr-old boy): It is a beautiful house with lots of rooms and beautiful paintings. The prairie is really nice and this is the place where (3-yr old boy) learned to run with his broken leg.

From (8 yr-old boy): I liked the games here. I had a lot of fun!
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: One of our goals was to make the Cooksville Farmhouse Inn comfortable, attractive and affordable for families looking for a place to get away. This family was great. The children were respectful and the parents were attentive. It was a pleasure having them here making good use of the place.
business
Rural Madison Farmstead Guest House Rental - $118 to $399 per night
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p266969
+1 608-335-8375
Madison Southern Wisconsin
Chicago, il
5

Just wonderful!

5 of 5
Submitted: July 24, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Thanks for creating the ultimate place for us to celebrate the many blessings of 50 years on Earth!  We call your farmhouse the Country Pleasure Palace -- so much fun and beauty all around!  Thank you.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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