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Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is an 'Oasis for Wildlife.'

Family-friendly cabin in Plain with a water park

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View from a hill near Bear Valley Outdoor Inn.
Dining area in the Pine Unit.
Full kitchen/dining area with Amish built cabinets in the Pine Unit.
Stairway to the loft in the Pine Unit.
Living room in the Pine Unit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hillpoint, WI
  • Place, Battery Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Wisconsin River
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is an 'Oasis for Wildlife.'


Book a getaway to relax, hike, and enjoy the peace and quiet of our beautiful area, or to enjoy trout fishing in the local trout stream.

Private, air-conditioned, fully furnished, clean and unique accommodations. Enjoy the comfortable, away-from-it-all atmosphere.

We are located in the heart of beautiful Bear Valley and the confluence of five scenic drainage's. 750 acres of public land lay to the south. The remaining boundaries are surrounded by a privately owned wildlife refuge.

We are centrally located within a half hour of some of the most popular attractions of Southwest WI as well as some unique and tranquil settings within minutes.

Some of the activities that can be enjoyed from our front door are hunting, fishing, biking, motorcycling, snowmobiling, bird and wildlife watching, or just relaxing around one of our camp fires.

Also popular is the quality trout fishing available within walking distance. Trout fishing continues to get better as Bear Creek was recently improved under a stream bank improvement and trout habitat project.

Bear Creek Trout Habitat Improvement Project is nearly all under DNR easements with two walk-in public access points on Hwy 130, as well as access off the bridge on Hwy N, just feet from Outdoor Inn.

We are centrally located to the many popular tourist attractions of Southwest Wisconsin.

We are a short drive from The House on the Rock, American Players Theatre, Governor Dodge State Park, Oakwood Fruit Farm, Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor’s Center, The Springs Golf Resort, Natural Bridge State Park, Our Lady of the Fields Chapel, Taliesin, Plain Westbrook Hills Golf Course, White Mound Park, Rockbridge, Hillside School, Tower Hill State Park, Hyde Mill, Unity Chapel, House on the Rock, Cedar Grove Cheese Co, Wisconsin Dells, and many other interesting tourist attractions.

In order to provide peace and serenity for our wildlife, we are a DRONE FREE zone, and have quiet time after 11:00 pm.

We have Light Speed Fiber Internet, and HD Television Live Streaming & Cloud DVR.

Check in time is 4:00 pm and check out time is 11:00 am, unless different times are prearranged.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
No children under ten
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Events

No events allowed
No extra visitors w/o permission.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking only, and must not litter.
Early arrival and late departure times available on request only. No drones, please.
There is a $25 fee per night, per person, if you have extra overnight friends or family arrive during your stay.
1. No underage drinking allowed. 2. Children -under 10 are not allowed. 3. We don't charge for cleaning; please leave things in good condition.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No extra visitors w/o permission.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Plain

Located in Plain, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area and Sauk County Forest, while Richland Museum & Visitor's Center and Richland County History Room are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Richland County Fairgrounds and West Side Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Hillpoint, WI

What's nearby

  • Battery Park - 17 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Wisconsin River - 20 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Bakken's Pond State Natural Area - 21 min drive - 27.4 km
  • 400 State Trail - 22 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area - 22 min drive - 24.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Carson City - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪M and N's Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Halver's Town Tap - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Drea's Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lil bear ranch - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is an 'Oasis for Wildlife.' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is an 'Oasis for Wildlife.'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is an 'Oasis for Wildlife.'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is an 'Oasis for Wildlife.'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Valley Outdoor Inn is an 'Oasis for Wildlife.' located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Battery Park, Fireman's Park and Wisconsin River. Miner Hill Trails Park and Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 197 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place and a very good time. The Owner is a very nice guy and cares about his guests. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot! Host was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boyan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Holiday

Beautiful cabin and lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place! Property is gorgeous and huge! Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay at Bear Valley Inn was beyond my expectations! The cabin was clean, amazingly appointed, full of local items, and in a beautiful setting. The surrounding area is lovely to explore especially if you are used to living in a city.Bill and his family were so welcoming and helpful and my friend and I were able to relax in the beauty of nature!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and neat. Everything' spelled out, no questions. My friend left some clothes in the closet and Darcy called me about it. I picked it up, but she offered to ship it. The BVOI is as-advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

The location and cabin were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to get away from it all!

We really enjoyed the time we had at Bear Valley Outdoor Inn! It was clean, cool, and remote. We loved the property, and visiting with the dogs and chickens. They were very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Place

Everything was advertised. Enjoyed the quiet setting and the abundance of things to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Preston T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway From It All

My husband and I had a wonderful time at the Pine Unit. Well-appointed and clean unit with a lot of character and charm. Answered all of our questions quickly and were very accomodating to our needs. Even better, we found an addition to our family, Mr Waffles (our new cat).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scooter Posse

My friends and I drove our scooters around the spectacular countryside. It was beautiful. Bill, the property owner, was wonderful. He checked in with us often, and even drove our garage sale purchases back to our unit (we couldn't carry them on scooters)! Great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

I stayed at Bear Valley Outdoor Inn in October with my wife and adult daughter. Overall, we were impressed and highly recommend this property. The unit was extremely well maintained, clean, and spacious. The photos posted by the owner provide an accurate impression of the rural surroundings, which were lovely. The "Inn" appears to have several units--but it was very quiet (we didn't see or hear our neighbors--though at least one other unit was occupied). We appreciated the attention to details provided for guests' convenience, such as small LED flashlights placed at strategic locations and outdoor lights with motion sensors by the door to the property (it gets very dark at night away from the city lights).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend staying here! If you’re looking for a quiet retreat with some beautiful views, this is the spot. Hosts were very responsive leading up to the visit, and checked in the day we arrived to see if we needed anything. Kitchen very well stocked, very clean cabin. Two thumbs up - what a delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away from the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cute little cabin in the woods

Adorable little cabin! Toilet and shower are on a raised platform so watch your head if you're over six feet. The location isn't ideal for visiting Spring Green but it worked well for us and we would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax

Bill's place is located in beautiful countryside. Do pay attention to the directions he gives you as it can be a bit hard to find but well worth it. The cabin is full of hand made items, the water pressure is good, the beds are comfortable, the kitchen provides all that is needed and the history of the place is interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful country setting

Beautiful, spacious property, well-stocked and clean. All you need to bring is food! Easy to communicate with the host, and close to many areas of interest. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

s w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. Very quiet and peaceful and host Bill made sure we were settled and knew our way around soon after we arrived. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very close to nature. Beautiful inside.

Lovely place. Very peaceful. Nice welcome and goodbye. Great privacy while there. Bring coffee and food. A grocery store or restaurant is at least 30 miles away. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Detach to paradise

My son and I stayed for two nights and loved the escape, beauty and authenticity. Bill is incredibly kind and knowledgeable of the area and I can’t wait to get back for a writing retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Korey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Had a great time. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

The Bear Valley area is one of the most picturesque places you'll find anywhere. This comfortable, quiet cabin is well appointed by its friendly caretakers, while its location provides decent access to places around Spring Green (APT, Taliesin, etc). Easy to recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Place

This was everything se hoped for! Bill was amazing and gave us many ideas for places to go for scenic driving. We will visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning beauty; wonderful hosts

This property sits in the driftless part of Wisconsin; it is amazing and unique. The property is also wonderful with sandhill cranes stopping by daily. Bill has taken great care to create units that are unique, relaxing, beautiful and well-equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bill Hetzel 608-583-3243

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