Relax in the comfort of a large, 2 bedroom, 2 bath luxury apartment with private entrance, large yard and fire pit. Enjoy the quiet country life with panoramic views of Big Creek Valley. Close to Amish country, museums and Elroy Sparta bike trail! Second story 900 square foot, full-sized apartment includes, guest entrance, 2 bedrooms (king room and queen room), 2 baths, living room, kitchen and balcony off the king room. A queen-size air bed can be set up in the living room. One bath features whirlpool tub. The other has large tiled shower with two heads. LR includes electric fireplace stove, bay window and work desk. Kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, table service, coffee and selection of teas. Flat screen TV in living room and in each of the bedrooms are also equipped with DVD players. All are on antennas (no cable or satellite) and receive only a few local channels. The apartment features reclaimed woods and other materials. Some wall art, benches, etc. on display, are available for purchase if desired. Outside private entrance leads to interior stairwell and short hallway to the apartment. Full use of lawn is permitted including fire-pit w free firewood, gas grill, tabletop charcoal grill, etc. We live in the main portion of the home and are generally available when needed. We enjoy visiting with guests who wish to get to know us, and are equally comfortable allowing you to keep to yourselves without distraction. Our home is located in beautiful Big Creek Valley. We are on a hill overlooking panoramic views of the agricultural fields, farms and wooded hills surrounding us. We also own "Used Anew", a company that deconstructs unwanted buildings, and processes reclaimed materials for repurposing. Material processing and storage is located onsite and is visible from the apartment's bay window. This is an active dairy farming community, so guests may be treated to views of farming operations in progress in the fields surrounding our property. There is an old-fashioned butcher shop featured on Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern." They make amazing and unusual summer sausages, beef and pork jerky, and other unique offerings. An 1874 country church and its preserved associated horse stable (now outfitted with tables and benches) - both available for events rental - are just down the hill from us. We are close to "Amish country". A small Amish community has started up just a few miles from us. Guests may visit an Amish owned grocery store about 2 miles away, or can take a short drive to the Cashton area where a much larger and more established Amish community is settled. Many Amish homes post signs near the roads, advertising various products available for sale, from produce to furniture and from maple syrup to horse harnesses! We are situated between Sparta and La Crosse, Wisconsin, just a few miles west of Sparta with easy access from Highways 16, 27, 21, and Interstate 90. Paved roads all around us are well-maintained including frequent plowing in winter months. There's plenty of room to park on our several acres, including your parking spot(s) directly below the apartment and steps from your entry. Let us know if you're bringing boats, trailers or RVs and we'll be sure to clear space for convenient access. We welcome families of all kinds, individuals and small groups. Pets are welcome with permission and with a $45 per visit pet fee. (This is charged separately as Airbnb has no option for it.) "Take a book-leave a book", board games, tourism brochures are all available. DVD movies available for rent. While you're here be sure to tour our Show Home & Shoppe! Our primary business is Used Anew. We take apart unwanted buildings, save the materials and turn them into flooring, accent wall & ceiling products, furniture, cabinets, crafts, etc. Everything in the Show Home & Shoppe is available for purchase or can be ordered. AND we can ship! We are just a few miles from the popular Elroy Sparta Bike Trail and La Crosse River Trail. A canoe/kayak rental is nearby for outings on the La Crosse River. We are about 15 miles from Fort McCoy and recreational opportunities on base. Sparta boasts the Deke Slayton Space and Bicycle Museum, golf course, nice parks and good food.