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Unique! A renovated old railroad depot turned into a cozy cottage.

Cottage in Gotham with kitchen and patio

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A Depot Chalet
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Interior
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gotham, WI
  • Place, Wisconsin River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, American Players Theatre
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, The House on the Rock
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unique! A renovated old railroad depot turned into a cozy cottage.

The depot was built in the mid 1800's. It is located in a small quaint town called Gotham. Renovated in 2014 into a cozy, unique Chalet. Non smoking inside cottage. It has 2 bedrooms. One bedroom on main floor with king sized bed, the other upstairs bedroom has a queen size bed. Main floor bathroom with walk in shower. A large, fully equipped kitchen, roomy living room with T.v., dvd player, internet. There is a scenic bike trail located right outside the depot. Area attractions are House on the Rock, Frank Loyd Wright Taliesen, Wisconsin Dells largest water park, Shopping, artists, and more. Wisconsin River for fishing, canoeing. Gotham is located in Southwest Wisconsin with the most scenic hills to explore. We also have some great area wineries to explore.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gotham

Gotham is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sauk County Forest and Bakken's Pond State Natural Area, while Richland Museum & Visitor's Center and Richland County History Room are cultural highlights. West Side Park and Richland County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Gotham, WI

What's nearby

  • Wisconsin River - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • American Players Theatre - 23 min drive - 33.4 km
  • The House on the Rock - 29 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard Area - 48 min drive - 68.1 km
  • Cave of The Mounds National Natural Landmark - 50 min drive - 70.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Woods Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey Row Saloon - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Airport Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waz Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keg & Kettle Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique! A renovated old railroad depot turned into a cozy cottage. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unique! A renovated old railroad depot turned into a cozy cottage.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique! A renovated old railroad depot turned into a cozy cottage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique! A renovated old railroad depot turned into a cozy cottage.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique! A renovated old railroad depot turned into a cozy cottage. located?

Situated in Gotham, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Wisconsin River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Battery Park and Sauk County Forest. Fireman's Park and Brace Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming! Clean & comfy. A perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Absolutely lovely property. We plan to come back in 2026!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel G.

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

Special place

Comfortable, well designed and carefully appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

Nice

Enjoyed the coziness. Cute & different place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

Gotham Depot Cottage is Excellent!

2nd stay at the cottage. It's comfortable, charming, well equipped. Perfect getaway. .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny K.

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

Train Depot!!

Beautiful location. Awesome, responsive hosts!We had a great time exploring the Wisconsin river and the surrounding areas. We will definitely be back when the weather is warmer! Go to the bat cave!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann and Carl S.

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

Historic and modern all together

Clean, cozy and quiet. Short drive to either Richland Center or Spring Green for site seeing, groceries and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay. Great communication by property’s manager. We’d stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sundown L.

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

Cozy Couple Getaway

A very cute, cozy, lovely little cottage. The inside is really nice, the outside is worn but it is an old building. A nice mix of old with a touch or modern convenience of electricity and plumbing. We would stay here again if coming back to this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Terrific

Even better than expected. Quiet. Spotless. Super comfortable. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Charming

This is a cool little property. The entire location is included. It is really well done inside. The outside could use painting but inside is great. Gotham is out there so be ready to enjoy the countryside
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have been better! Well appointed and historic at the same time. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

noreen s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous and quiet. Perfect for a girls' weekend. Nothing much to do in Gotham, but close to Spring Green, hiking, wandering. Perfect for the occasion. Everything we needed was right there in the kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms. Living room was spacious, clean and lovely furniture
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

susan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Depot was very nice and was in a good location to jump off from. We made it to APT, a couple state parks, the Mississippi River for a picnic lunch, and pizza on the farm at Sitting Pretty farm. All were a reasonable distance from the depot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying here and we love it. It is cute and comfortable. We will make this our designated place to stay for our annual trip to see plays at the American Players Theater.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Depot was quite and peaceful. The home was clean and had beautiful decor. We would highly recommend this property. The neighborhood was quite and safe. When we visit Wisconsin in the future we would stay here again. Theresa the host was very responsive to my questions. Gossage’s
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was cute and historically decorated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home. Stayed for 3 nights as a little weekend getaway. Close to Taliesin and House on the Rock, which we toured both, ate at Anita’s cafe and Arthur’s Supper Club in Spring Green just 15 minutes away. The Depot offered a quiet retreat to get some peace. Thanks for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

Gotham Depot

This is my 4th stay at the Depot. It is clean, charming, cozy, quiet, and historic. And, only 20 minutes from APT, so easy access to your favorite production. The hosts are attentive and kind. It's always a pleasure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed and immensely comfortable property, located in a very quiet area with great access to bike path and central to all the driftless region sights and activities! The hosts are very responsive and provided everything needed for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luanne S.

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

Beautiful transformation

We stayed here for two nights in May. This cottage is just stunning. The renovation is modern, yet you get the historical feel it had. The train motif is scattered around in all the rooms. Such a comfy place!There's a rails to trails bike trail right outside the front door. The Bat Cave (bar) is right around the corner from the cottage. The owners and clientele were so fun and friendly. And the countryside with its hills, valleys, farmland, and bluffs makes for a wonderful drive. The Wisconsin River is about a mile away. Communication with the owners was very easy and prompt. We loved staying here and would definitely stay again and recommend. Thank you Ross and Theresa for sharing this quaint and cute cottage with us!Jim and Luanne
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Wonderful

Our 2nd visit to the Depot Chalet and we had the best time. A perfect weekend to spend relaxing in such a warm and cozy home. The hosts were amazingly accommodating and friendly. A perfect location to enjoy history and sightseeing. We are looking forward to planning our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Great little spot!

This is a cozy, delightful little spot in the middle of Wisconsin. We had a nice 3 day stay with no issues at all. The Depot was always nice and warm and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Gotham Gem

This is the second time we have stayed here. It is cute, cozy, and clean! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garylynne L.

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

Fall odyssey

We spent a week at the Depot while touring Wisconsin chasing the fall colours. We loved the decor of the cottage, the beds were comfortable & we enjoyed the country vibes. As the Depot is in quite an isolated position you need to consider bringing basic supplies with you. E.g milk etc. we only found out about the lack of onsite shopping when we arrived late at night. We found out where a supermarket was, once we arrived & read the information sheet. Richlands Center was a valuable resource for diner breakfast & Walmart!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by A Depot Chalet

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Ross and Theresa Halverson, owners. The two are crazy for unique properties. They renovated several and in fact have just finished (well almost) renovating an old 1856 flour mill into their home and it has been featured in a well known magazine Country Living Magazine Jan/Feb issue 2017. Theresa is an interior decorator and an oil painting artist , Ross is supposed to be retired but Theresa keeps him busy! He enjoys old cars and creating pieces of art from old found things. Theresa has lived in this area all her life while Ross moved to this area 40 years ago from a few hours away. There next adventure? They are talking about renovating an old small greenhouse and blacksmith shop into another unique vacation rental property. These two are always dreaming! Their motto “ If it isn’t old and unique we don’t want it”.

Why they chose this property

We fell head over heals for this unique old late 1800s railroad depot and when it came up for sale, well, we could not resist!

What makes this property unique

This depot sits right next to a beautiful, scenic bike trail which used to be the railroad tracks. Great biking and hiking! Just a little over a mile away in town is a boat landing on the Wisconsin River.

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