| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 25 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/04/09 |
Positive
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| My husband and I just got married the weekend before we stayed in the caboose, and we just needed to get away. We truly enjoyed staying in the caboose...it was great to have COMPLETE privacy! Everything was easily available for us to use. We loved the hot tub, firepit, and grilling under the stars! We definitely hope to return in the future :) |
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Nisha, Chicago, IL |
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| 08/03/09 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed a wonderful weekend at the caboose early August. What a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The weekend was spent having nice talks on the deck, grilling, sitting around the bonfire, relaxing and the hot tub, and watching some of our favorite movies. Be sure to visit Great River Roadhouse if you don't have a meal planned. We went there for lunch and they do have amazing pizza! Thanks so much for such a great experience and we hope to visit again! |
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Amanda, Iowa
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| 07/07/09 |
Positive
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| Excellent place to get away from it all. We will be visiting again soon. |
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Anonymous
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| 07/01/09 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed our couple days in the caboose. The quiet was very nice. We used the hot tub both evenings after it cooled down outside, no mosquitoes either! Great relaxation. |
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Jim, Edgerton, WI
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| 04/28/09 |
Positive
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We now have stayed at the Caboose 2x's. Once last October '08 and this year March '09. My fiance and I had a great time! The caboose is a great place to go for relaxation and to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The hot tub was perfect for the cool days and we enjoyed the fire in the evening. We highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for time away from all the hustle and bustle!
~Kathleen |
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Kathleen, Round Lake Beach, IL
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| 10/16/08 |
Positive
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| My husband and I spent a relaxing 2 days at the caboose. Most of the time was spent in the hot tub!!!!! It was a wonderful place to get away from it all. The caboose is equipt with everthing you need. Just make sure you do your grocery shopping before you get there because the nearest store is 30 min. away. The views were breath taking because of all the fall colors. Would recommend this place to everyone. |
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Lacey, St Paul, MN
612.719.5159 |
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| 10/04/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi Joel,
Our stay was unbelievably relaxing. Everything was very clean and prepared when we arrived, and we enjoyed walking around, looking at trees and leaves and just feeling not so city-fied. Someone had also mowed all the areas nicely just before arrival.
Took a lot of pictures of us hanging off the ladders on the end, sitting on the little platforms on the top, and holding the wheels on both ends of the caboose.
We really enjoyed the hot tub, but chose to use it mostly in the mornings. There was something so nice about getting up when the fall mist was heavy, having a quick shower and slipping into a hot tub - while the trees were still all misty and soft and gray, and the birds flew around.
A beautiful drive down to Gays Mills(Apple Fest)on Saturday, some pizza at the Great River Roadhouse. Your directions for finding the cabin were excellent, btw - the ones we downloaded from Google not so much.
Grilled out one night, enjoyed the fire pit and all the well set up seating options, watched some movies.
Overall it was exactly the getaway we were hoping for.
Thanks so much,
Ginger
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Ginger
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| 07/09/08 |
Positive
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| We celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary at the caboose. It was great!! It is peaceful and quiet, really cute and private. The hot tub was wonderful! We totally enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to anyone. We never did find the trout stream, though. |
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Perry and Eilene , Juda, WI |
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| 07/01/08 |
Positive
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| Whether you are a train buff or not, you will love your stay at the Caboose vacation cabin. A great way to get away from all those communication devices that rule our lives for a week. And as the Lansing IA library (across the river) has free Wifi, checking ones email every few days was not a problem in any case. [6/20-27/08] K & P Beine |
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Ken & Pat Beine, Mishicot, WI
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| 06/30/08 |
Positive
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| This was a cozy, unique place to spend our first anniversary together. We enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub and watching the fireflies under the stars. The Great River Roadhouse had the best steaks we've ever tasted! The drive along the bluffs was beautiful. Wish we had more time to explore the area. |
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Jenny & Andy, Manitowoc, WI |
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| 06/18/08 |
Positive
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| NICE LITTLE HIDEAWAY. BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY.HOT TUB WAS GREAT. ABUNDANT WILDLIFE IN AREA. WOULD GO AGAIN. |
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TERRY, DANVILLE,IOWA
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| 08/09/07 |
Positive
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| Perfect little getaway! My husband and I celebrated our 12 year anniversary at the caboose and it could'nt have been more perfect. The trout stream was amazing, just a short walk from the caboose. Everything was clean and tidy, very cozy hideaway. Good job renovating the caboose! And the hot tub was a perfect addition! We almost felt bad we didn't take our girls! Definitely will next time!! Thank you for such a great escape! |
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Chris & Ashley Rindler, Princeton, Iowa
563-289-4425 |
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| 05/31/07 |
Positive
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| My two boys (5 and 3yrs.), my six year old mini-dachshund, and myself had a fabulous time in the caboose! It was a perfect setting for our Memorial Day Vacation. I took over one hundred pictures on our four day excursion. My children are still talking about the caboose and want to go back. I told them that I would like to take them during the winter or fall months next time- when the leaves are changing color or when we could go sledding or skiing. I recommend this place to any one who loves nature and old time charm. |
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Sarah, Chicago, IL
847-770-0029 |
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| 01/08/07 |
Positive
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| We had a great time, it's such a great place to get away with a loved one for a couple of days. The hot tub was perfect, everything was very clean and comfortable. thanks |
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nick, milwaukee,wi
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| 10/25/06 |
Positive
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Absolutely fabulous! It's amazing the amount of work that went into the Caboose! Very, very cozy and well equipped for any / all your needs. The pictures don't show it but there is a great little fire pit area off the porch to enjoy as well. My wife and I fell in love with it the moment we opened the door, and you will too! A perfect little getaway for two anytime! We didn't make it out to the River Road house so we'll be doing that next time around. The Sportsman's Bar in Ferryville serves the biggest basket of delicious cheese curds that you'll ever have, I mean huge! All the local people are friendly as well. We were married in the Smoky Mountains and the area East of the river where the Caboose is at is very similar to Tennessee. Very hilly with bluffs and beautiful scenery everywhere. Very secluded, just perfect. If you didn't know you were in Wisconsin you'd swear you were in the foothills of the Smokies! Highly recommended ( just don't book when we want too! . Thanks a million for the opportunity, we look forward to staying at the Caboose again soon!
--- Mike and Graza Shust
Palatine, Il |
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Michael Shust, Palatine,Il
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| 10/24/06 |
Positive
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Greg and I and our little dog Fred stayed in the caboose this past weekend. It rained all day Saturday and it was cold, and we had a marvelous time. They really have got the caboose set up nicely with absolutely everything thought of (a toaster, a DVD/CD player, scissors, salt & pepper, chopping boards, measuring cups etc.) We had a couple of very nice full meals cooked right there in the caboose and out on the grill. With the hot tub right there, it didn't matter how cold it was outside. The hot tub is under a nice fairy-lit gazebo. Very comfy at night. The caboose was clean, comfortable, and so cozy with the fire going.
We ventured out to the highly recommended Great River Roadhouse and were pleased to bits that Michigan beat Iowa and the pizza was every bit as good as its reputation.
If peace and quiet and seclusion is what you are after, I highly recommend this caboose. We loved it. |
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Rachael Adams, Chicago, IL |
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| 07/20/06 |
Positive
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| We had a great time at the caboose with our 6 mo. old daughter. It had all the amenities we needed for a relaxing couple of days away. The caboose itself is very charming and the deck and hot tub outside are great! Very private! |
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Josh & Lisa, Grayslake, IL |
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks- This place is GREAT for KIDS!
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| 01/09/06 |
Positive
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| The caboose was a lovely get away. Our first Christmas turned into a cozy, romantic retreat. Thank you. |
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Deb & Ken, Chicago, IL
312-933-6803 |
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| 10/22/05 |
Positive
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Thanks for the wonderful weekend.
It was a beautiful fall weekend and the area was wonderful. Highly recommend the Great River Roadhouse to eat.
Will visit again in the future as well as pass the info on to friends and family for a great weekend away. |
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TIffany Burmeister |
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| 09/07/05 |
Positive
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| The caboose was a great place to get away for the weekend. There's a ton to do in the area - I highly recommend a day on the Mississippi River (we rented a pontoon boat). The caboose was perfect - well equiped, designed, etc. (although, it might be a little crowded with more than two people). All it left to be desired: a hammock for nap time! :) |
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Lisa, Milwaukee, WI |
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| 08/30/05 |
Positive
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The caboose was a great place to stay. The price was right for what we got. It is very quite. The caboose is tucked away in the woods and very private. The one best thing I can say is your cell phones don't work there.
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scott, madison,Wi |
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| 08/12/05 |
Positive
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| Wonderful place in the woods! Very relaxing and the hot tub was great! We would highly reccomend for a weekend or more to get away from it all. Very quiet and great alter. to camping. The AC was cold and a hot show is always a plus! We would visit again in a second! |
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Eric Warren, Evanston, IL
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| 07/11/05 |
Positive
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The caboose is located in a secluded wooded area
that is extremely peaceful and relaxing. The
caboose is comfortable, and it is an amazing
retreat. We stayed for three nights and wanted to
stay longer. We had a wonderful time. |
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Tim, Chicago, Il |
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| 05/06/05 |
Positive
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| We thought this was wonderfully renovated with excellent space utilization. For 2 people the size was just right. The surrounding area is gorgeous and the hot tub was just what we needed for the cold spring nights. |
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Anonymous |
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| 04/05/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi Joel,
Just wanted to drop a quick note about our stay at the caboose.
First of all, that place is awesome. You did a great job setting it up. Very private and nature like - hearing the wild turkeys in the morning beats cars & trucks anytime.
Andrew
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Andrew and Pamela
Grafton, WI
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| 02/04/05 |
Positive
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| This was a nice, clean, cozy little place to get away for the weekend. We stayed here for two nights but we wish we could have stayed longer. It is in a location that is easy to find and not too far away from a couple little towns which is also convenient. It is great relaxing out in the hot tub on a private deck also :) Everything is available for cooking, watching movies, and listening to music also- very nice. |
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