The Portico cabin, built in the 1870's, is cozy, rustic and carefully preserved. It is ideal for a couples getaway, small family staycation or solo retreat to escape everyday life and connect with nature. Relax on the porch rockers or cozy up by the wood stove, surrounded by books.

Enjoy the cabin and surrounding 60 acres, featuring walking trails, fishing pond, a large fire pit, river access with canoes, and historic church, The Portico. Explore the nearby towns of Athens, Monroe and Madison.
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PET FRIENDLY, please read pet rules
>must let us know you are bringing a pet before arrival
>no extra fee
>pet policy:
~leash your pet when exploring the land
~no pets on furniture
~pets must be crated when left alone at the cabin
~clean up after pet

LIVING ROOM
The living room is so cozy you don't want to leave. Look over the wall to wall bookshelves with a focus on nature, gardening and living off the land. Get out the games and puzzles and take over the dining table. Cuddle up by the wood burning stove. Wonder what it was like to live here long ago.

THE KITCHEN
The kitchen contains all the items you need to stay in and make your meals. We stock it with the basics for meal prep in addition to coffee, juice, farm fresh eggs and bread. If you need a particular item, we can make sure it is there before your visit.
Kitchen amenities-
>drip coffee maker
>small oven, stove, fridge, microwave, toaster
>charcoal grill on back porch

THE BEDROOM
queen bed
quiet ac/heater
oversized chair for reading
armoire for a closet

THE BATHROOM
The bathroom is attached to the back hallway. There's a shower stall, toilet and sink. There was no bathroom when it was originally built.

OUTDOOR SPACE
Both porches have rocking chairs for taking in the scenery. Relax with your favorite drink and watch the clouds roll by and whatever animals wander out of the woods and into the meadow. Fireflies grace the meadow in the summer.

Once you step off the porch, you have roughly 60 acres of woods to explore with walking trails by the creek, by the pond and to the river. Fishing allowed in both places. There is a rustic, outdoor shelter by the pond with a large fire pit and picnic tables. There is an old tool workshop overlooking the pond.

On your walks, visit our old church event space and library, The Portico, where you can study and use the Wi-Fi. Laundry facilities also available at The Portico.
Guest access
You have the entire to cabin to yourselves. Our own home is also located on the property, further down the driveway, not visible from the cabin. We are around to assist you with any needs. Wi-Fi available nearby on our property, in The Portico.


RULES:
No smoking inside any building on property
No film shoots/photos shoots without prior consent.
No parties
No extra guests without prior consent
Please see pet policy and request to bring your pet.