Adventures for children are only as far away as their imagination.
. Serene and quiet, the nearest house is ½ mile away. Ideal for a secluded and memorable honeymoon.
Amenities: The House:
. Genz Log House in the Forest is an air-conditioned 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home situated on 160 acres of forested and farmed land in western Wisconsin. The second floor Loft Bedroom has a king sized bed, sitting area with fireplace hide-a-bed and access to a second story deck. This bedroom shares a bath with the Dorm Bedroom which has a queen bed and two twin beds. The Master Bedroom with queen bed, private bath and walk-in closet is on the main floor.
. The large fully-equipped kitchen has a gas free-standing fireplace in the eating area. There is a new stove, refrigerator and microwave, along with all new dishes, cookware, and utensils. A brick deck with a picnic table is right outside the kitchen door along with a covered deck and a covered walkway with a large wooden swing.
. The large comfortable living room has a fireplace with a heating insert, a television with VCR/DVD player, and leather couches. Videos and DVDs can be borrowed from the owners upon arrival. A piano and corner reading chair make the living room comfortable for non-viewers too.
. A dining room has an antique table which has enough leaves to seat 10-12. The view of the forest from both living room and dining room is wonderful. The quiet is a blessing for those whose lives include much busy noise and confusion. This is a resting place for all.
. The upstairs loft is open to the living room below and contains four bookshelves filled with unusual and interesting books and games. There is a small seating area overlooking the space below which invites a quiet read.
. Just off the kitchen is a laundry and half-bath. The washer and drier along with soaking sink – for clothes and even babies - make a long stay perfect.
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There is a small sunroom/studio with growing plants, a two person bright spot for morning (or anytime) coffee drinking. There is a sink located there - perhaps for an artistic project cleanup.
. Floors are tile and oak with many area rugs. Walls are pine and cedar. Cupboards are butternut. The soaring hemlock purlins, solid douglas fir trusses and the clerestory windows create an awe inspiring atmosphere. Sunshine bathes the surroundings with a lovely glow. Curtains on most windows are unnecessary.
. The walls are furnished with framed posters and artwork from the owners' travels.
What's Near?
. The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, 1 Hour
. Shopping:
. Mall of America, 1 Hour
. Stillwater, MN for antiquing, 45 minutes
. Red Wing, MN for antiquing, 45 minutes
. Red Cedar Trail (bicycle and hike) 20 minutes
. Downtown St. Paul, 45 minutes
. Historic Hudson, WI, 30 minutes
. Spring Valley, 10 minutes:
. Crystal Cave;
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Golf:
Golf Course; if staying at Genz Log House in the Forest, buy one green fee and get the second one free with 18 hole cart rental
. Lake George boat launching, 5 minutes (or for ice fishing)
. Kinnikinnic and Rush Rivers for Class 1 trout fishing, 20-30 minutes
. University of Wisconsin River Falls, 30 minutes - Summer training camp for the Kansas City Chiefs - and University of Wisconsin Stout in Menomonie, 20 minutes
. Restaurants:
. The Creamery, 30 minutes
. Harbor View, 40 minutes
. Many golf courses within 45 minutes
. Other adventures and activities:
. Great River Road along the Mississippi
. Apple orchards
. But, most importantly, just relax at the Genz Log House in the Forest. Get in touch with yourself and those you love.
Area: While being considered part of the greater metropolitan area of the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, this house near Spring Valley, Wisconsin offers country solitude. Located in eastern St.
