Tiny House @ Red Barn Farm - Private, Free Parking

Tiny home in Platteville, Wisconsin

  1. 3 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Jessica
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Platteville, close to town

On the edge of Platteville with restaurants, coffee shops, and Main Street just a short drive away

Thoughtfully designed tiny house

A 256-square-foot home with vaulted ceilings, white shiplap walls, and a full kitchen

Sunsets, coziness, and a great host

Guests highlight the sunset views, the cozy interior, and Jessica's responsive communication
Rustica Retreat is a unique tiny house, designed by my husband and I, that maximizes the limited space we have. At 256 square feet, Rustica sounds small, but feels spacious. With 10-foot high vaulted ceiling, as well as six windows that bring the outside, in. Rustica fits her name, with a country chic feel to her. The inside has clean lines, white shiplap walls, wood accented ceiling and counters, and metal accents. Located at Red Barn Farm, a micro fresh cut flower farm in SW WI.

The space
I follow Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning protocol, which was developed with expert guidance. Here are a few highlights:
- sanitize high-touch surfaces
- use cleaners and disinfectants approved by global health agencies, and I wear protective gear to help prevent cross-contamination
- clean each room using extensive cleaning checklists

We are airing out the tiny house between guests. We open the windows immediately after guests check-out and leave them open while cleaning and sanitizing, before closing them and turning the air and/or heat back on.

Our property is located on the edge of town, in the country. We have several horses and sit on the highest ridge in Platteville, WI. We have great sunset views, overlooking a valley. Free, off street parking. Rustica Retreat is located on the same property that we live on, but a completely separate dwelling. Rustica has everything you need, from kitchen, living room, loft bedroom, electricity, running water, wifi, heat and a/c.
-Self check-in with key code
-Main loft includes a new cool gel memory foam king size bed, accessible by pull out stairs
-Living space includes ample storage space - closets and four (4) pull out drawers, TV, reclining love seat - would work for a small adult or child to use for sleeping.
-Kitchen includes deep, white stone sink (please rinse out after each use), convection oven, two single burner induction cook tops, induction pans and pots, apartment size fridge with freezer, plates, bowls, cups, mugs, silverware and cooking utensils.
-Bathroom includes a stand up 32 x 32 shower, compost toilet, all in one washer/dryer combo (follow directions closely to use. Norwex Laundry Soap will be provided. - to run a full cycle it will take 3+ hours). Cycle must complete before the door will unlock. Washer/Dryer only available during late spring, early fall, and summer bookings.

Please note -
-2 adults (additional person fee will apply)
-if interested in staying with children under the age of 18, please send us a message.
-linens, blankets, pillows, kitchen and bath towels are being provided.
-please strip bedding and collect all used linens prior to check out and place in laundry bin on side of tiny house. Comforters can stay inside.
-Collect all trash and recyclables when checking out and drop off in bins provided outside, located on side of the tiny house.

COVID-19 updates
In addition to following Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning protocol, we are also providing the following for your convenience:
*Disposable paper towels
*Antibacterial hand sanitizer
*Anti-bacterial wipes and Lysol spray

Guest access
Guests will have access to Rustica Retreat and one parking space on property, located next to the tiny house. Guests are not allowed in any of the animal pens, or any of the outbuildings or around the main house.

Other things to note
Smoking is not allowed on the property. Not inside or outside the tiny house. If you smoke in or outside the tiny house, you will receive an additional charge and be asked to leave immediately.

If you do not follow compost toilet rules that are outlined in the welcome message that contains your access code, as well as the instruction sheet located in the bathroom, you will receive an additional $50 charge. The compost toilet works well when rules are followed. It is not ok to allow the pee to overflow because you don't want to properly use it, causing a huge mess for clean-up.

No parties, no pets. See house rules for more details.

We also have animals on the property. Animals make noise. The cat roams around the property. Please be aware when coming and going with vehicles and watch out for animals that might be behind a vehicle. Animals also go to the bathroom. While we keep our property clean, it is still a hobby farm. Also, our neighbor is a dairy farm and if there is a south/southwest wind, the heavenly smells of the dairy farm reach our property. This is a very rare occasion, but wanted to mention. Welcome to country living!

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Valley view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free driveway parking on premises – 1 space
TV

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 299 reviews.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Platteville, Wisconsin, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We are located on the edge of Platteville, WI. Which provides the best of both worlds, while it's quiet at our place and offers a beautiful sunset in the evening, it's a quick 1 minute drive into town. Our property sits on the highest point in Platteville, overlooking the UW-Platteivlle campus. Platteville is a college town, with 11,000 residents, and 8,000 students during the school year. It's a short 1 minute drive into town, where coffee shops, restaurants, bars, grocery stores, shops on Main Street, new library, Rountree Branch bike/walking trail, and a class 1 trout stream awaits. In addition to local streams and rivers, the mighty Mississippi River is only 25 minutes away. Many local wineries and breweries available around Platteville area, as well in Dubuque, IA and Galena, IL.

Meet your host

Superhost
299 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in Platteville, Wisconsin
Hello and welcome! Thank you for checking out our tiny house, Rustica Retreat. My husband and I designed and built her when we were first married. We lived in the tiny house for 2 and half years. We both attended UW-Platteville. We both love living in the Platteville area and hope you enjoy your stay and exploring the driftless region of southwest Wisconsin!

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Host details

Response rate: 90%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
Heights without rails or protection
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Carbon monoxide alarm