Clarance Gonstead Guest Cottage, Prairie Style, Stone & Tide Water Cypress

Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

About this cottage rental

Nestled in Wisconsin, this lovely cottage for $117 per night is a great choice for your next trip. The Guest Cottage was built for the world renowned Chiropractor, Clarance Gonstead from 1950 - 1952 and designed by Architect, Herb Fritz Jr. in the Prairie Style of architecture made popular by Herb's Mentor, Frank Lloyd Wright. The cottage is centrally located in town on two acres and separated from the main house. The exterior is clad in clay tile and lanon stone and the interior finishes are stone and tide water cypress walls and ceiling with quarry tile and carpet floors. The hilly local terrain, abandoned level rail road trails and off road trails in the state park provide opportunity for all levels of biking enthusiasts. Old farts can bring your own e-bike and use this as your base to explore the drift-less region. We provide descent gravel trail bikes if you are traveling light. Mount Horeb has a village owned public golf course, public pool and almost weekly organized events within walking distance. The radiant floor heating system and the proximity to down ski hills, cross country trails and an outdoor ice skating rink blocks away, make this an ideal winter retreat, unfortunately we have had to fall in line with all the other inns and discontinue use of the wood burning fireplace to satisfy insurance restrictions so we installed a 4K television with a sound bar that provides the visual and auditory ambience of a variety of wood burning fire places and the floor provides the heat. You also have the flexibility of watching a movie on an internet TV. The rear bedroom has been converted into a full blown office with a wrap around view of the gardens, "Uplift" sit/stand desk, comfortable office chair, file cabinet and 4K monitor w/ laptop mount on (2) VESA mount floating arms. USB-C, HDMI and Display port compatible. Keywords: Guest House, cottage, cabin, prairie style, mid century modern, mcm, Taliesin, Architecture, FLW, Frank Lloyd Wright, Herb Fritz, Spring Green, Architect, trail, bikes, driftless, office, monitor, Uplift, sit/stand, desk, extended stay, long term

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly

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Reviews

5.0/5.0
Outstanding(248 Reviews)
5.0
Nov 2023
Cannot say enough about this cute, fully-functional space located in Mt. Horeb. Phil and Joyce have a wonderful, mid-century modern apartment filled with all the conveniences and decor becoming of such a beautiful space. We stayed during the fall, but there’s no denying how lovely the outdoor space would be in spring/summer. Unit was sparkling clean and the hosts provided an overview of the surrounding town (complete with menus for any restaurant you could possibly want. 10/10 experience, will return when we’re back up near Madison, or when we’re in for the Horribly Hilly race in the summer. Thanks to the hosts!
5.0
Nov 2023
The Gonstead cottage was a great weekend getaway. The house itself is a beautiful piece of architecture, and in a good spot in the town. The area is beautiful and has plenty to do with restaurants bike trails, and there is even a cave nearby. Joyce and Phil were more than accommodating giving you some history on the house and in making sure that you had everything that you needed and showing you around
5.0
Nov 2023
Stayed the weekend at this awesome little place in a little slice of heaven called Mt Horeb. Wonderful hosts and we will be back!
5.0
Nov 2023
Beautiful property- very cool and unique cottage - great history and architecture. All the amenities of home. Fun town to explore with lots of restaurants and great bike trail to hike - all in the beautiful driftless area. Highly recommended
5.0
Oct 2023
Beautiful guest lodge. Everything in keeping with its original design and architecture. Comfortable bed, ample towels, convenient kitchen. It was a perfect location for us as we spent time in Madison, visiting the area's Fall Art Tour and Wright's Taliesin. Lovely hosts. Super helpful and friendly. We've already recommended it to friends.
5.0
Oct 2023
If you would have to pick a place to 'groundhog day' this would be it. Wouldn't mind going to bed and waking up to another day at what we called Mount Pleasure. Big, beautiful, best hosts in town
5.0
Oct 2023
What a wonderful, completely unique cottage in a fantastic spot for cycling, hiking, and jaunting around downtown Mt Horeb. The most architecturally significant and interesting place we've ever stayed.
5.0
Oct 2023
The hosts, Joyce & Phil are very friendly & welcoming. We had a wonderful time & are glad we had the chance to stay at this unique, historical property. It is only a few blocks from downtown & the Military Ridge bike trail. Lots of other attractions nearby in the very scenic driftless area of Wisconsin.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Wisconsin?

The average price for a rental in Wisconsin is $200 per night. This rental is $83 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Clarance Gonstead Guest Cottage, Prairie Style, Stone & Tide Water Cypress. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Clarance Gonstead Guest Cottage, Prairie Style, Stone & Tide Water Cypress pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Clarance Gonstead Guest Cottage, Prairie Style, Stone & Tide Water Cypress?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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