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There is a great paved pad to park on. It accommodated my van very well! 

We set up the hammock on some trees in the camping area! 

There is electricity here, which is a great perk!

Plenty of table space to create a breakfast station!

Enjoying some quiet moments before the start of the day!

Loved using the table to set up a coffee making station! 

Great views of bluffs behind our campround!

This post had my name on it and was used to mark the spot!

Thankful for this picnic table to enjoy some oatmeal and coffee!

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Bailey, one of the ranch Chesapeake Bay Retrievers


Codys Ranch

Looking  for a taste of Wisconsin's rolling green hills, bright blue skies, and fresh, crisp countryside air? We have the perfect getaway for you. Cody's Cowboy Retreat Vacation Rental located on a ridgetop in the beautiful Driftless Region of southwest Wisconsin is now available to rent. Come enjoy the rustic, lower level of this lodge with a property manager on site.

This is a working ranch.  Horses, donkey, and cattle viewable from fence.  There are also 3 dogs and hen house.  Any and all activities are done at your own risk.

Cowboy Retreat is 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,000+ square feet. 1 king bed, 1 queen bed.  Common area has a trundle bed (twin day bed that has another twin underneath and when pulled out  and lifted up the two make into king size).  In addition there is a roll away twin, air mattress, and couch.  .  Amenities include full equipped kitchen, 5 person hot tub, washer, dryer, games, Smart TVs for your personal streaming accounts, Wifi.  Property manager onsite. 

The lodge is a 3-unit building.  It consists of Cowboy Retreat, Wrangler Outlaw Suite, and Bunk House.  The Wrangler Outlaw Suite may be available if additional lodging is needed.

Items included with your stay on the ranch include viewing of animals from fence line, private 5k (3.1 mile) hiking route including Indian mounds & rock out croppings, deer shed hunting, morel mushroom hunting, and fire pit.

Ranch activities available for fee include horse back riding lesson and branding over open fire.  Once you book your lodging, we can send you further details.

  

Start your day with a blissful hike through the private 215 acres located right outside your door. Or even snowshoe through the oak, birch, and willow tree filled land as you take a break from reality. Our Buffalo Bill Pass hiking trail is marked with markers throughout to guide your adventure.  Finish your day by soaking and relaxing in the 5 person hot tub.  Then watch the sky light up with flaming red, orange, and pink rays for a gorgeous sunset. 

Cody’s Cowboy Retreat is also great for finding deer sheds and morel mushrooms. Many wildlife have been found on property from deer, turkey, geese, and ducks. 

Enjoy your meals outdoor on the patio while enjoying the sunset on the southwest patio.  When the night falls, watch the star come out to play and enjoy the fire pit.

The driftless area has a lot to offer.  Some attractions include Wyalusing State Park, Pikes Peak State Park, Effigy Mounds National Monument, Mississippi river, Kickapoo River activities, apple orchards, natural areas, local wineries, and Villa Louis.  There are many annual events that are great to attend including Rendezvous, Spring Fest & Folk Fest, Eastman 4th of July Celebration, Apple Festival, Crawford & Vernon County Fair, Wild West Days, Villa Louis Carriage Classic, Kickapoo Stump Dodger, Driftless Area Art Festival, and wine tasting event in Prairie Du Chien.

Please feel free to bring your utv/atv and ride the 650 miles of road trails in Crawford County.  Plenty of room for your trailer to be parked and unloading.  Enjoy the day and return to peaceful lodging. Property is located on ATV/UTV route.  Crawford County has 650 miles of road routes throughout the county.  On a trip through the county, you will enjoy the unique landscape of forests, rivers, hills, and valleys.

Crawford County is a highly desirable county for bow and gun hunting.  Property is available for various hunting seasons including deer, duck, geese, and turkey for a fee.  The private hiking trail may not be available during hunting season.

Bring your boat and launch at public boat landing. Lynxville is 3.7 miles from property.

Crawford County is located in southwest Wisconsin in the heart of the unique Driftless Region. This small area that includes portions of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois was bypassed by glaciers in the last Ice Age. As a result, the area avoided the flattening effect of glaciers on the land. Glacial runoff created many river valleys, steep hills, and limestone bluffs throughout the region. The county is bordered on the west by the Mississippi River, the Wisconsin River to the south, and the Kickapoo River divides the county north to south.

Whether you bring your family, have a girls weekend, or come with friends you are bound to enjoy some cowboy life.

 Codys Ranch makes every effort to provide you a safe and enjoyable experience at the ranch. However, riding horses, being around cattle, horses, dogs and other farm animals, hiking, being around ponds, being in the barn, barnyard and other out-buildings, being around machinery, equipment, and other objects, and participating in activities on the ranch by their very nature include risks of serious injury.  Each guest will need to sign a liability release.   

No smoking or no e-cigarettes.

RidgeRiverView Acres

160 y/o six generation farm that has been documented and illustrated in both National Geographic and Picture magazines. Site of original log cabin. 20' deep spring fed pond excavated in 2010. 47 acres of trails,trees and wildlife.

The Country Crib

The Cook Heritage Farm Estate, 1848 is located on 200 acres of prairie and timber in the Driftless Region of Northeast Iowa. The land has been in the family for 173 years, passed on from generation to generation.  The estate property borders the Turkey River and is nestled between rolling farmland and gentle bluffs leading to the mighty Mississippi. The Driftless Area of the upper American Midwest was never glaciated and is characterized by caves and cave systems, disappearing streams, blind valleys, underground streams, sinkholes, springs, and cold streams.  

The Beginning

In 1848, Henry and Mary Cook traveled from Bavaria to America for a better life. Their journey on American soil began in New Orleans where they traveled up the Mississippi River to McGregor, Iowa. They bought their initial 40 acres through the land grant office in McGregor, hooked up a team of oxen and traveled 30 miles overland to settle in Clayton County.  To stake a claim of ownership for this land they built a sod hut and lived there for two years to satisfy the land requirements. Although their beginning was meager, their courage was abundant enduring hardships for the potential the land promised. Their pioneer spirits demonstrated a deep commitment for stewardship for the land that eventually produced a rich legacy handed down for generations. Harsh winters and physical labor were offset by the beauty of the area.  Henry and Mary and their descendants eventually found a harmony with one another. The Turkey River provided sustenance and its raging springtime surge demonstrated the tenuous balance between man and nature. A give and take that remains to this day. 

There are several options for accommodations on the acreage: each site will be added. The estate is also open to be full booked by one party - which can accommodate up to 40 over night guests including campers, RV's, house and guest lodge sites.

The Country Home: This six-bedroom, two story home was built in 1917. Ninety percent of the design, woodwork, and stained glass are original. The home was plumbed and wired for electricity during the original build. A home generator was placed in the basement to supply battery energy. Radiators were the primary source of heat for every room. The lower level is still heated by radiant heat, and supplemented during fall and winter nights with a kitchen gas fireplace. This is not listed on Hipcamp. 

The Country Crib Guest Lodge was once the main “corn crib” on the property, used for years to dry and store corn harvested from the farms’ fields.  The Crib was renovated into a full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, a living room, and a sleeping loft.  The sleeping loft has 4 queen beds.  Enjoy your favorite morning beverage on the east patio deck and watch the sun rise over the prairie flower fields. Star gazing off the second-floor deck is a must. The Crib IS LISTED on Hipcamp. (see pictures of the property and the red Country Crib Guest Lodge.) 

The Bin Bar adjacent to the Crib was also used for corn storage but abandoned years ago. In 2017, the bin was moved to the east side of the Crib and over the past few years has been fashioned into a gathering spot for late night storytelling and night caps. 

The Gazebo Fire Pit is built upon the site of the original log house ~ circa 1850. The log house had a water cistern, a conical shaped underground vessel, used to catch fresh rainwater. The water was pumped into the log house using a pitcher pump. The cistern remains and is located underneath the landscape on the west of the Gazebo. 

The Barn was the first structure built on the property. So, the story goes, “first take care of the livestock and horses to assure human survival”.  The Barn is need of restoration. For your safety, the barn is off limits. 

Acreage Campsites: 

6 RV campsites are available: 3 with sewer and electrical hook-ups and 
3 electrical only.   

Surrounding area: Iowa cities including Decorah, Clermont, Elgin, Elkader, and Prairie Du Chen, Wisconsin are within driving distance. Each city boasts its own fun for day and night entertainment including local artisan wares, antiquing, hiking, biking, golfing, water recreation, breweries, and dining pleasures. The Cook Heritage Farm Estate sits between Elgin and Elkader and you can easily follow the ‘river road’ to get between the two destinations.

The Crib Guest Lodge is in the background with 3 camping sites to the left of the building

The Nature Nest

We invite you to come experience rest, reflection, and recreation as you connect, and enjoy the zen of the forest. 

The Nest is tucked away in a flourishing hardwood timber of Northeast Iowa. It’s a space to enjoy some downtime and quiet your heart from the extra noise of everyday life. 

This natural spot offers plenty of exploration, and adventures for all ages. We invite you to walk guided trails, and experience flowing creeks, rock formations, and natural springs. Enjoy many sit spots for resting, soaking in the native wildlife, and organic flora. 

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