Peaceful private setting with 2 miles of walking trails. Great fishing Please bring your own fishing equipment. No fishing license is required 😊 Please keep any pet leashed when outside .
There are tame Whitetail deer , and wolves in a two acre enclosed deer park. Feeding and playing with them is a totally awesome experience! Also tame Trumpeter swans that can also be hand fed.
All interactions with the animals is complimentary with your stay. 😎 Campfire pit and firewood is provided , also a charcoal grill is provided . Great natural getaway for the family.
The whole awesome wild animal experience is free to any guests who book and stay at the house 👍
Please note this is not a fancy spa/resort.
The name. Rustic Retreat . Says it all!
This is a cute , cozy lower level of a ranch house
It is private accommodations with it’s own enterance
This is Not a shared living space
If you’re coming to see and play with awesome animals your family will have a great time ! 👍
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Rustic Retreat Deer Park LLC 😃
Guest Reviews:
- "Tom and his family are amazing hosts. Their property is secluded yet close to multiple towns. The wolves were really cool. Tom was very accommodating and flexible. He always went out of his way to make sure we had a good time. We definitely would like to stay again sometime." - "We found this place while looking for a property to stay at a racing weekend at Road America. As a bonus, we got the tour, the feel, and the experience of a private game park. It was a plus for us!"
Review score
101 reviews
Experience rustic charm in our "Big Montana" Log Cabin located at Elkhart Lodge. The Big Montana cabin, hosted by Sheboygan Vacation Rentals, sits on 5 acres near Road America and Elkhart Lake Beach, comfortably sleeps 18 with 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and is ideal for groups. Fully loaded kitchen, cozy living areas, outdoor deck. Great proximity to the racetrack and lakeside relaxation. Book now for an unforgettable getaway!
Welcome to our charming Montana Style Log Cabin nestled on 5 acres of scenic beauty, conveniently located near Road America and the breathtaking Elkhart Lake Beach. With its rustic appeal and modern amenities, this cabin is the perfect getaway for families, friends, or groups of up to 18 guests.
As you step inside, you'll be immediately captivated by the warm and cozy ambiance created by the log cabin architecture. The spacious living area features comfortable seating, where you can gather with your loved ones to relax, share stories, or enjoy a movie night on the large flat-screen TV.
The fully loaded kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting modern appliances, ample counter space, and all the cookware and utensils you need to prepare delicious meals. The adjacent dining area provides plenty of seating for everyone to enjoy their culinary creations together.
The cabin offers six tastefully decorated bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed to provide a peaceful retreat after a day of adventure. Sink into the plush beds, surrounded by charming rustic modern decor, and let the tranquil surroundings lull you into a restful sleep. Three well-appointed bathrooms ensure that everyone has plenty of space and convenience.
Step outside onto the expansive deck, where you can revel in the beauty of the surrounding nature. Breathe in the fresh Montana-like air as you relax in the outdoor seating area, sip your morning coffee, or fire up the grill for a delightful barbecue. The vast 5-acre property provides ample room for outdoor activities and exploration, allowing you to connect with nature and enjoy the serene environment.
For racing enthusiasts, the proximity to Road America is a dream come true. Experience the thrill of high-speed races or attend exciting events at this world-renowned racetrack. And when you're ready for a day of lakeside relaxation, the enchanting Elkhart Lake Beach at Fireman's Park is just a short drive away. Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters, soak up the sun on the sandy shores, or indulge in water sports and boating activities.
Whether you're seeking adventure, tranquility, or simply quality time with loved ones, our Montana Style Log Cabin offers the perfect setting. Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories in this idyllic retreat that combines rustic charm with modern comfort.
After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification and link to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay at The Big Montana at Elkhart Lodge, as well as the refundable security deposit, which you will be able to execute and set up digitally.
Passcode provided prior to check-in for seamless access to the cabin.
*The whirlpool tub is functional, but motor for the jets is not.
Pet Fees: $55/dog per night. Please notify us at booking if you plan to bring a dog. $500/night fine for each animal present if not notified.
Guest Reviews:
- "The place is beautiful and the grounds spectacular! Jeremy couldn’t have been a better host! Great access and communication! We plan on coming back! Five stars all around! " - "We had a great stay at the Big Montana - the house was incredible and the property was great. We were able to play yard games and cooked out every day we were there on their grill. The house had everything we needed and we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay! The hosts were responsive and the house had plenty of room for our bigger group. This was my second time staying at the Big Montana, and would definitely recommend staying here, as I will definitely be back! "
Exceptional
15 reviews
The Elkhart Aframe is an ideal location for the adventure seeker who wants a unique and private experience that is still close to all the action. The home sits on a wooded three-acre private retreat only a mile from the village of Elkhart Lake, Road America, and Golf Courses. This unique cabin was built in the 1970's but has been recently renovated with a fun Scandinavian modern flair. It has all the amenities for a memorable vacation stay that provides plenty of epic photo opportunities.
INDOOR LIVING
Cozy cabin with aframe ceiling and spiral staircase separating the upper and lower levels. The master bedroom with a comfortable queen size bed and large closet is located upstrairs, along with a separate TV loft, that contains a fold down sleeper sofa. The kitchen, full bathroom (shower), living room, (twin) bedroom, and small eating nook are located downstairs. A large wrap-around deck with hip patio furniture and annual planters and large fire pit area greatly expands the living area in the summer. Professional landscaping and rain gardens are continuously evolving around the property as well. Good WiFi is available throughout the house/deck and you can sign into Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other streaming service accounts through the large high-definition smart TV. We even decided to keep the ATT cable subscription going for you. The space is best suited for two or three adults, with a max occupancy of five individuals.
KITCHEN SETUP
Fully stocked with cooking necessities, full size refrigerator, microwave, French press, coffee grinder, toaster, blender and cooktop/oven. Clean-up is easy with the built-in dishwasher; detergent is provided.
GENERAL
One large bathroom with towels, washcloths, shampoo, soap and hairdryer provided. A laundry room on the lower level has a full sized washer and dryer. Some books and board games also provided.
HEATING/COOLING
Our guests will be pleased to learn that we just had two split air heating/cooling units installed in the Elkhart Aframe. One in the master bedroom and one in the kitchen so this should make mid-summer stays more enjoyable for you! While the split air units also work for heating when temperatures are above freezing, we also have the electric baseboard heating and portable fans throughout.
PARKING
Driveway (5 vehicles). Note that the driveway is wooded and a bit windy, making it difficult to get large RVs/trailers in.
OUTDOOR AREAS
Surrounded by trees on all sides providing privacy, there is a large deck, spacious yard, and fire pit to enjoy in the summer months.
ROAD AMERICA NOISE
While the location feels very secluded, our proximity to Road America does mean that the buzz of the engines racing around the track can be heard from the Aframe when races are occurring (usually summer weekends). If that's a concern to you, you may want to check the Road America schedule and book during a time without races. On the other hand, we've been told by race fans who book the place that they loved the sound and the fact that they were so close to the action.
NEAR THE CABIN
Downtown Elkhart Lake village restaurants, shops, and Saturday Market – 1.5 miles away
Road America – 2 miles away
Fireman’s Park Public Beach – 0.9 miles away
Elkhart Lake Boat Launch – 2.6 miles away
Crystal Lake Boat Launch – 3.4 miles away
Quit Qui Oc Golf Course – 1 mile away
Whistling Straights Golf Course (and others) – 15 miles away
Ice Age Trail LaBudde Creek Segment – 0.5 miles away
Kettle Moraine National Forest Greenbush Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Cross-Country Ski Trails – 9 miles away
GUEST ACCESS
You will have the entire place to yourself. We will provide you a lockbox code and instructions the morning of your arrival so you can easily self check in. The garage on the property is locked.
We welcome ALL respectful travelers including LGBTQIA+ and/or POC.
Other things to note
Please drive slow (10 MPH) on the private roadway (Deer Run Lane) and driveway, as we want to be respectful of our neighbors posted speed limits.
No parties.
No pets.
No smoking inside.
No shoes upstairs (to keep the new carpet clean and sanitary for all).
Only registered guests noted in the reservation (5 max) allowed overnight. Primary booker must confirm identity through AirBNB platform and provide us with a list of the full legal name and address of each guest in the party such that we can maintain compliance with our Wisconsin Tourist Room Housing license.
The spiral staircase presents a potential fall hazard and we do not take responsibility for falls associated with its use. Use caution, hold onto the handrail, and turn on the overhead light when ascending and descending the spiral staircase and please do not let children play on it. Due to the spiral staircase and the upper level bedroom, this space is not well suited for small children and anyone with limited mobility.
Be respectful of the house and the belongings. A lot of time and energy has been invested in this space.
Extra charges will be incurred for excess cleaning requirements and/or any damages such as to countertops, beds, couches, TV, or carpets.
Guest Reviews:
- "The A Frame is the cutest place. You can tell a lot of thought went into the place. The hosts added some personal touches and easily to get in contact with. What a treasure!" - "We had such a great time at this cute Wisconsin A-Frame house in Elkhart Lake. Erin and Patrick were the perfect hosts w great suggestions for live music on the lake, hiking/kayaking, breweries and the quintessential Wisconsin Supper Club experience. Everything was an A+!"
The Elkhart A-Frame is an ideal location for the adventure seeker who wants a unique and private experience that is still close to all the action. The home sits on a wooded three-acre private retreat only about a mile from the village of Elkhart Lake, Road America, and Golf Courses. This unique cabin was built in the 1970's but has been recently renovated with a fun Scandinavian modern flair. It has all the amenities for a memorable vacation stay that provides plenty of epic photo opportunities.
The space
OUR STORY
My husband Patrick and I saw this Aframe online in the fall of 2019 and immediately fell in love with it. The unique architecture, updated interior, and surrounding woods (with the most amazing fall colors), combined with the perfect location made it an opportunity we could not pass up. While we have always envisioned renting it out on AirBNB, we ended up deciding to move into it for the first couple years and grew to love it even more. Having previously spent the past 12 years living together in Portland, Oregon (my home state), we love the small town yet progressive feel of Elkhart Lake and also enjoy the easy access to the outdoors. When we aren’t working on the house or the landscape, we enjoy paddleboarding on Crystal Lake (no wake Sundays are our favorite), hiking up the road to the Ice Age trail, walking into the village to get food and drinks and hear live music, going to the Saturday Farmer’s Market, watching the races at Road America, going road biking, and accessing the Greenbush Kettle Moraine trails for great hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. We love this area so much that we bought another home right down the road that we moved into so that we could fulfill our dream of allowing others to create memories and spend time in this special place that we call #ElkhartAframe. We trust that you will love it as much as we do.
INDOOR LIVING
Cozy cabin with a-frame ceiling and spiral staircase separating the upper and lower levels. The master bedroom with a comfortable queen size bed and large closet is located upstairs, along with a separate TV loft, that contains a fold down sleeper sofa. The kitchen, full bathroom (shower), living room, single (twin) bedroom, and small eating nook are located downstairs. A large wrap-around deck with patio furniture and annual planters and large fire pit area greatly expands the living area in the summer. Professional landscaping and rain gardens are continuously evolving around the property as well. Good WiFi is available throughout the house/deck and you can sign into Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other streaming service accounts through the large high-definition smart TV. We even decided to keep the ATT cable subscription going for you. The space is best suited for two or three adults, with a max occupancy of five individuals.
KITCHEN SETUP
Fully stocked with cooking necessities, full size refrigerator, microwave, French press, coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster, blender and cooktop/oven. Clean-up is easy with the built-in dishwasher; detergent is provided.
GENERAL
One large bathroom with towels, washcloths, shampoo, soap and hairdryer provided. A laundry room on the lower level has a full sized washer and dryer. Some books and board games also provided.
HEATING/COOLING
There are two split air heating/cooling units; one in the master bedroom and one in the kitchen. While the split air units also work for heating when temperatures are above freezing, we also have the electric baseboard heating and portable fans throughout.
PARKING
Driveway (5 vehicles). Note that the driveway is wooded and a bit windy, making it difficult to get large RVs/trailers in.
OUTDOOR AREAS
Surrounded by trees on all sides providing privacy, there is a large deck, spacious yard, and fire pit to enjoy in the summer months.
ROAD AMERICA NOISE
While the location feels very secluded, our proximity to Road America does mean that the buzz of the engines racing around the track can be heard from the Aframe when races are occurring (usually summer weekends). If that's a concern to you, you may want to check the Road America schedule and book during a time without races. On the other hand, we've grown to love it and have been told the same by race fans who book the place and enjoy the fact that they were so close to the action.
NEAR THE CABIN
Downtown Elkhart Lake village restaurants, shops, and Saturday Market ~ 1.5 miles away
Road America – 2 miles away
Fireman’s Park Public Beach – 0.9 miles away
Elkhart Lake Boat Launch – 2.6 miles away
Crystal Lake Boat Launch – 3.4 miles away
Quit Qui Oc Golf Course – 1 mile away
Whistling Straights Golf Course (and others) – 15 miles away
Ice Age Trail LaBudde Creek Segment – 0.5 miles away
Kettle Moraine National Forest Greenbush Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Cross-Country Ski Trails – 9 miles away
For more recommendations about local activities, please check out our AirBNB Guidebook or reach out with questions.
Guest access
You will have the entire place to yourself. We will provide you with a keyless entry door code and instructions the morning of your arrival so you can easily self check in. The garage on the property is locked and not available to guests.
Other things to note
Please drive slow (10 MPH) on the private roadway (Deer Run Lane) and driveway, as we want to be respectful of our neighbors posted speed limits.
No parties.
No pets.
No smoking or vaping inside.
No shoes upstairs (to keep the carpet clean and sanitary for all).
Only registered guests noted in the reservation (5 max) allowed overnight. Primary booker must confirm identity through AirBNB platform and provide us with a list of the full legal name and address of each guest in the party such that we can maintain compliance with our Wisconsin Tourist Room Housing license.
The spiral staircase presents a potential fall hazard and we do not take responsibility for falls associated with its use. Use caution, hold onto the handrail, and turn on the overhead light when ascending and descending the spiral staircase and please do not let children play on it. Due to the spiral staircase and the upper level bedroom, this space is not well suited for small children and anyone with limited mobility.
Be respectful of the house and the belongings. A lot of time and energy has been invested in this space.
Extra charges will be incurred for excess cleaning requirements and/or any damages such as to countertops, beds, couches, TV, or carpets.
Amenities:
Free dryer – In unit • Garden view • Cleaning products • Free washer – In unit • Conditioner • Shampoo • Hair dryer • Body soap • Hot water • Essentials
🏕️ Massive Log Cabin on 5 Private Acres
🛌 Sleeps 18 | 7 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
👨🍳 Fully Loaded Kitchen + Group Dining Area
📺 Cozy Living Room with Large Smart TV
🌲 Spacious Deck with Grill & Nature Views
🏁 1 Mile to Road America Raceway
🏖️ 2 Miles to Elkhart Lake Beach at Fireman’s Park
🔥 Perfect for Reunions, Race Weekends & Retreats
🐾 Pet-Friendly Cabin ($55/night per dog, with notice)
The space
Welcome to our charming Montana Style Log Cabin nestled on 5 acres of scenic beauty, conveniently located near Road America and the breathtaking Elkhart Lake Beach. With its rustic appeal and modern amenities, this cabin is the perfect getaway for families, friends, or groups of up to 18 guests.
As you step inside, you'll be immediately captivated by the warm and cozy ambiance created by the log cabin architecture. The spacious living area features comfortable seating, where you can gather with your loved ones to relax, share stories, or enjoy a movie night on the large flat-screen TV.
The fully loaded kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting modern appliances, ample counter space, and all the cookware and utensils you need to prepare delicious meals. The adjacent dining area provides plenty of seating for everyone to enjoy their culinary creations together.
The cabin offers six tastefully decorated bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed to provide a peaceful retreat after a day of adventure. Sink into the plush beds, surrounded by charming rustic modern decor, and let the tranquil surroundings lull you into a restful sleep. Three well-appointed bathrooms ensure that everyone has plenty of space and convenience.
Step outside onto the expansive deck, where you can revel in the beauty of the surrounding nature. Breathe in the fresh Montana-like air as you relax in the outdoor seating area, sip your morning coffee, or fire up the grill for a delightful barbecue. The vast 5-acre property provides ample room for outdoor activities and exploration, allowing you to connect with nature and enjoy the serene environment.
For racing enthusiasts, the proximity to Road America is a dream come true. Experience the thrill of high-speed races or attend exciting events at this world-renowned racetrack. And when you're ready for a day of lakeside relaxation, the enchanting Elkhart Lake Beach at Fireman's Park is just a short drive away. Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters, soak up the sun on the sandy shores, or indulge in water sports and boating activities.
Whether you're seeking adventure, tranquility, or simply quality time with loved ones, our Montana Style Log Cabin offers the perfect setting. Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories in this idyllic retreat that combines rustic charm with modern comfort.
After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification and link to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay at The Big Montana at Elkhart Lodge, as well as the refundable security deposit, which you will be able to execute and set up digitally.
Passcode provided prior to check-in for seamless access to the cabin.
*The whirlpool tub is functional, but motor for the jets is not.
Pet Fees: $55/dog per night. Please notify us at booking if you plan to bring a dog. $500/night fine for each animal present if not notified.
Guest access
Passcode provided prior to check-in for seamless access to the cabin.
