Gemütliche Hütte mit Whirlpool nahe Buckhorn & Castle Rock

Buckhorn Hideaway is a cozy, quiet and spotless cabin in a peaceful wooded neighborhood, about half a mile from Buckhorn State Park and minutes from the Castle Rock Lake boat launch. Soak in the private hot tub (open year-round), gather at the fire pit and fire up the gas grill. Two bedrooms plus a sleeper sofa sleep up to 7, and dogs are welcome with approval. Beaches, boating, ATV trails, and the Wisconsin Dells (about 35 minutes) are all within easy reach.

The Space
Why Guests Love It
• Private hot tub, open year-round
• Spotlessly clean and thoughtfully stocked
• Peaceful wooded setting with a back deck and yard
• Dog-friendly (up to 2 dogs with approval)
• About half a mile from Buckhorn State Park; minutes from the Castle Rock Lake boat launch
• Easy self check-in and responsive local management

Sleeping Arrangements (2 Bedrooms + Sleeper Sofa, up to 7 guests)
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed, Roku TV
• Bedroom 2: Twin-over-Queen bunk bed, Roku TV
• Living room: Sleeper sofa (shared space, not a private bedroom)
Pack ’n play, booster/high chair, extra pillows & blankets included.

Kitchen & Dining
• Fully equipped kitchen with gas stove, oven, microwave and dishwasher
• Cookware, bakeware, dishes and utensils
• Keurig (bring your own K-cups) and a 12-cup drip coffee maker with coffee provided
• Blender, toaster, kettle and tea
• Dining table for shared meals

Living & Entertainment
• Comfortable sectional seating
• Electric fireplace built into the TV stand
• Three Roku TVs: living room and each bedroom (log in with your own streaming accounts)
• Board games, books and cards
• Central heat and A/C, ceiling fans and portable fans

Outdoor Space
• Private hot tub, open year-round
• Fire pit with chairs (bring or buy firewood)
• Weber gas grill (propane provided) and outdoor seating
• Back deck for morning coffee
• Spacious yard for kids and dogs

Comfort & Essentials
• Washer and dryer in the entry hallway, detergent provided
• Fresh linens and towels
• Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hand soap and dish soap
• Bathroom heat lamp and a roomy tub/shower
• Fast fiber Wi-Fi
• Smoke and CO detectors, fire extinguisher and first aid kit

Good to Know
• One full bathroom (tub/shower) for up to 7 guests
• Rural, car-dependent location: groceries are about 15 minutes away in Mauston, so plan ahead
• Wooded setting: insects and spiders are part of the outdoors in warm months; bug spray recommended
• The garage and locked owner-storage areas are not part of the rental (the garage can be rented as a paid add-on)

Guest Access
You'll have the whole cabin, back deck, hot tub and yard to yourselves. Self check-in: your door code arrives 24 hours before arrival and works on the keypad built into the front-door handle. The code is not for any lockbox on the property. The garage and locked owner-storage areas are not part of the rental; the garage can be rented as a paid add-on through your guest portal.

Other Details
Maximum occupancy: 7 registered guests (2 bedrooms plus a sleeper sofa)
Minimum booking age: the primary booking guest must be at least 21 and must stay at the property unless approved in advance
Bathroom: the cabin has one full bathroom (tub/shower)
Check-in 4:00 PM | Check-out 10:00 AM (self check-in with a smart lock)
Parking: free driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles; no parking on the grass or the road
Owner storage: the garage and locked owner-storage areas are not part of the rental. They are off-limits to guests and visitors at all times. The garage can be rented separately as an add-on.
Dogs: up to 2 dogs with prior approval; $125 per dog, per stay. Dogs over 50 lb require manager approval. Service animals are always welcome and are not counted as pets. Service animals and emotional support animals are exempt from pet fees.
Hot tub: private and open year-round; follow the posted hot tub rules (no alcohol in the hot tub; children supervised by an adult)
Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM
No parties or events: only the registered guests and any disclosed visitors may be at the property. Parties, open-invite gatherings and events are not permitted.
No fireworks anywhere on the property
Fire pit: keep fires small and contained in the pit, and avoid fires on windy days or during burn restrictions
Smoking: no smoking or vaping inside the cabin, ever. Smoking is allowed outdoors only, away from the house, with windows and doors closed so no smell gets inside.
Wildlife is common (deer, bats and more). Please do not feed or approach animals.
Streaming: use your own accounts on the Roku TVs
Essentials provided: towels, linens, shampoo, conditioner, body soap
Security: one exterior camera, left of the front steps to the main entrance, facing the roundabout driveway in front of the home. There are no interior cameras.
Noise monitoring: two noise monitors, one on the living-room wall between the kitchen and the couch (toward the back deck) and one on the back deck. They measure sound level only (decibels); they do not record audio.
Finding us: rural fire-number address. If your map app routes you to the wrong place, follow the directions in your arrival message.
Rental agreement: guests must complete our Short-Term Rental Agreement before arrival
Guest verification: government-issued photo ID and identity confirmation are required through our secure Hospitable guest portal
Security deposit: a refundable $250 security deposit is collected through our secure guest portal about 2 days before check-in for every booking, including VRBO, and is automatically refunded about 2 days after checkout when there is no damage, excessive cleaning, missing property or rule violation
Deadline: please complete guest verification at least 72 hours before arrival to avoid delays in receiving check-in instructions

House Rules
We want guests to enjoy the cabin while respecting the home and the neighbors.

• Maximum occupancy is 7 registered guests
• Primary booking guest must be at least 21 and must stay at the property unless an exception is approved in advance
• No parties or events
• Quiet hours are 10 PM–8 AM
• No smoking or vaping inside the cabin; smoking is allowed outdoors only, away from the house, with windows and doors closed
• No fireworks anywhere on the property
• Park only in the driveway (up to 4 vehicles); no grass or road parking unless specifically approved
• Dogs require prior approval (max 2; dogs over 50 lb require manager approval) and must be cleaned up after indoors and outdoors; service animals are exempt from the pet policy
• The garage and locked owner-storage areas are not part of the rental and are off-limits unless the garage is rented as an add-on
• Follow the posted hot tub rules; no alcohol in the hot tub and children must be supervised
• Keep fire-pit fires small and contained, and avoid fires on windy days
• Clean the grill after use
• Do not move indoor furniture outside
• Follow the trash and recycling instructions provided (garbage pickup is Monday)
• Early check-in and late checkout can be booked in the Guest Portal starting 1 week before check-in or checkout, for up to 4 hours at $15/hour, subject to availability. Early check-in must be booked at least 4 hours before check-in; late checkout at least 18 hours before checkout
• Do not tamper with security cameras, noise monitors, Wi-Fi equipment, smoke/CO detectors or other safety equipment
• Short-Term Rental Agreement and guest verification must be completed before arrival; the refundable security deposit is collected through the guest portal about 2 days before check-in

Significant violations, including unauthorized parties, exceeding the approved guest count, illegal activity or tampering with security or safety equipment, may result in additional charges and may result in termination of the stay.

Charges may apply for property damage, smoking remediation, unauthorized pets or guests, hot tub misuse or excessive debris, excessive cleaning, missing items or other costs caused during the reservation.

Neighborhood
Quiet, rural subdivision surrounded by small woodlots, about half a mile from Buckhorn State Park and close to Castle Rock Lake and the Lemonweir River for boating, fishing and summer recreation; snowmobile and ATV trails in winter. New Lisbon offers local groceries, diners, a few services and small-town character; Mauston (about 15 minutes) has Festival Foods, a pharmacy and hardware, and larger retail, restaurants and entertainment are in Wisconsin Dells (about 30 minutes) and Tomah (about 25–35 minutes).

Getting Around
A car is the easiest way to get around; public transit is limited.

• Buckhorn State Park (hiking, beach, biking): 0.5 mi / 2 min
• Buckhorn boat launch and beach on Castle Rock Lake: 0.8 mi / 3 min
• Castle Rock Lake (boating, fishing, pontoons): about 5 min
• Pine Cove Bar & Grill: 6 min
• The Dirty Turtle (by car or boat): 9 min
• Adrenaline Rush Sports (ATV/UTV rentals and tours): 10 min
• Mauston (Festival Foods, Walgreens, Theisen's): about 15 min
• Mauston Country Club (golf): 15 min
• Wisconsin Dells (waterparks, dining, attractions): about 30 min
• Devil's Lake State Park (hiking and climbing): 35 min
• Roche-A-Cri State Park: 40 min
• Dane County Regional Airport (Madison): about 1–1.5 hours
• Amtrak: Tomah station (Empire Builder)

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