This retro, but modern A-frame cabin is tucked neatly into a wooded hillside, overlooking a peaceful river, near Menomonie, WI. ~1 hour from the Twin Cities. The space has been revived by lovers of architecture, design and the great outdoors as a quiet getaway for couples or friends looking to slow down and reconnect. Note: we do not allow parties or pets, and the property isn't suitable for children or those with mobility challenges **please read entire description before booking** The 800 sqft space is ideally sized for 1 to 4 people, but there are beds for up to 6. The main floor bedroom has a queen bed and a view of the woods (and the deer that graze most mornings if you’re awake early enough.) The loft is what slumber party dreams are made of. From any one of the 4 twin beds the morning views of the sun rising over the river are special. Access is via a library ladder. The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware, dishware and utensils, common cooking spices, olive oil, salt and pepper and a few days worth of complimentary coffee beans with grinder and filters. The refrigerator, freezer and gas stove are "apartment sized"; smaller than "standard" but larger than "mini". The living room has a Jotul gas stove for the cold months, however the forced air heat in the winter (and central air in the Summer) are sufficient to condition the space to your liking. As mentioned, the property isn’t suitable for those with mobility challenges or an aversion to light activity. To access these peaceful, private surroundings you’ll walk 150 feet downhill on a gravel path with your personal items. Hiking back up only takes a minute but it’s enough to get your blood pumping! Especially with a weekender bag over your shoulder. A cart is available in the summer, and a sled in the winter, to assist with this part of the adventure. If this doesn’t sound like a fit for you, please don’t book A-frame DGP. That said, for many of our guests, this adds to the uniqueness and privacy of the experience, and the cabin itself is a lovely reward for a small amount of additional effort as you walk through the trees. Hot tip: do pack accordingly (read: lightly!) AWD / 4WD vehicles are required November through April. The driveway is plowed when 4+ inches of snow falls, but the timing is variable so we can't guarantee driveway conditions. Spring rains can create muddy spots where a 2WD vehicle could become stuck. Thank you for understanding. In the non-winter months, you’ll likely spend your time on the sprawling deck, watching the river and listening to the sounds of the woods, the wind in the trees, and the calls of the many birds and forest critters that inhabit the Hay river delta as it meets Tainter Lake. Geese, swans, white pelicans (yup), wild turkeys, eagles soaring overhead, woodpeckers, owls, coyotes are common sights and sounds depending on the time of year. We even receive an occasional visit from the resident fox and mink. While the riverbank is raw and undeveloped, ambitious paddlers could launch a kayak or canoe (or even drive one to a location upstream and paddle down the Hay River back to the cabin.) People do swim, and you may see boats visiting the sandbar in front of the cabin, but the river bottom can be mucky in spots. We also see fishing boats fairly often but cannot attest to the results. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions about A-Frame DGP. Bring a friend, partner or just yourself and a book and enjoy the woods in our classic A-frame on the edge of the Driftless area. We would love to share this special spot with you. Should you choose to venture out, the area offers plentiful outdoor activities and attractions (we’ll have a list waiting for you!) along with a selection of restaurants, bars, and grocery stores a 10 minute drive away from the A-frame. Or, get your entertainment at one of our favorite spots right in the neighborhood: Jake’s Supper Club on the Red Cedar River (amazing patio and live music on Summer weekends!) and Elk Point (a classic North woods tavern loved by locals.) The cabin was just equipped with high speed WiFi. You'll be able to stream to your hearts content on your devices, but truthfully this is more of a books, bourbon and campfire-conversation vibe. There is no TV. Wildlife: this is a wooded area on river frontage. Yes, bugs and other forest critters exist here and should expect to encounter them. Name: what’s with the name “DGP”, you ask? When we first visited the hand-built 1968 original A-frame, we noticed a carved sign above the door “Der Goofenoffen Platz” (translate that as you please; we’ll go with “The Goofing Off Place”) and knew that, despite the inevitable pronunciation challenges, the name must remain intact to preserve the original spirit of this lovingly crafted escape. We took the same approach with the renovation project: keep as much of the original character and mid-century vibe intact, while adding modern comforts and amenities (like, you know, running water, electricity and flushing toilets!)