1868 Farmhouse on 4.5 Acres | Fire Pit | Sleeps 10

Summary:

For families and friend groups who want a fall weekend with room to be together: a restored 1868 farmhouse for 10 on 4.5 private acres in Kettle Moraine country. Light the stone fire pit (firewood and s'mores supplies provided), cook in a chef's kitchen with two dishwashers, and step onto heated bathroom floors in the morning. Fall color on the Ice Age Trail, Old World Wisconsin and East Troy are a short drive. Pick your dates and gather here.



The Space:

For the family or friend group that wants one house where everyone fits and the evening happens right outside the door. Johnston Farm, also called Beatha Ur Farm, is an 1868 Italianate farmhouse built by the Johnston Cookie Company family and restored room by room. The whole house and the grounds are yours.



FALL AND HOLIDAYS AT THE FARM

• Stone fire pit under string lights, with firewood and s'mores supplies provided

• The Beehive Bar: a covered pavilion with a zinc bar top, stools and wicker seating

• Electric fireplace in the first-floor primary suite

• Heated floors in all three bathrooms, heated towel racks in two

• Antique clawfoot soaking tub

• Chef's kitchen and butler's pantry with a second dishwasher, built for holiday cooking

• Dining room table for 8, plus a second table in the kitchen

• Board games and vintage arcade game machines for the nights you stay in

• 50-foot barn deck for sunsets over the fields



WHAT GUESTS SAY

"Each room in the house is decorated with its own unique character and the whole house is super clean." Colleen

"We really took advantage of the outdoor areas and spent a lot of quality time at the house." Anjou

"Beautiful space filled with antique design and thoughtful details." Audrey



THE HOUSE

• Living room with 12-foot pressed tin ceilings, a smart TV and original 1868 windows

• Chef's kitchen with exposed beams, a coffee station and coffee provided

• Butler's pantry with a farmhouse sink

• Laundry room with washer and dryer

• Wi-Fi, central heating and air conditioning

• Parking on site for several cars



WHERE EVERYONE SLEEPS (sleeps 10)

• Primary suite, first floor: queen bed, electric fireplace, private bath with clawfoot tub

• Bedroom 2, upstairs: queen bed, curved wall and tin ceiling

• Bedroom 3, upstairs: double bed and a sitting area

• Bedroom 4, upstairs: queen bed

• Living room: queen sofa bed

• The upstairs bedrooms are reached by a spiral staircase

• 3 full bathrooms: one with the clawfoot tub, two with walk-in showers



OUTSIDE

• 4.5 private acres with gardens, a gas grill, a kids' swing set and climbing wall

• Covered pavilion with outdoor dining under string lights

• Stone patio by the front door for morning coffee

• Raw honey from the farm's hives is for sale in the house



NEARBY BY CAR

• East Troy square and the East Troy Railroad Museum, about 10 minutes

• The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago for apples and cider, about 10 minutes

• Old World Wisconsin, about 20 minutes

• Kettle Moraine State Forest and the Ice Age Trail for fall color hikes, about 20 minutes

• Alpine Valley for concerts and, in winter, skiing, about 20 minutes

• Lake Geneva for dinner, shopping and the lake path, about 35 minutes



Pick your dates, send us a message if you want help planning the weekend, and we will have the house ready.



Guest Access:

The whole 1868 farmhouse and the grounds around it are yours alone: fire pit, Beehive Bar pavilion, patio, gardens and play area. Self check-in with a smart lock. Free parking on site for several cars. The upstairs bedrooms are reached by a spiral staircase; the primary suite is on the first floor. The inside of the barn and the marked beehive area stay private.



The Neighborhood:

Fall color on the Ice Age Trail in Kettle Moraine State Forest is about 20 minutes away by car. The farm sits on a county road among open fields, and guests tell us they end up spending most of their time on the grounds. East Troy's square and the East Troy Railroad Museum are about 10 minutes away, The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago (apples and cider) about 10, Old World Wisconsin about 20, and Alpine Valley about 20 for concerts and winter skiing. Lake Geneva is about 35 minutes: a good day trip, not a quick errand.



Getting Around:

You need a car here. The farm is rural and nothing is within walking distance. Parking is free and on site, with room for several cars. Milwaukee's airport (MKE) is about 40 minutes away and Chicago O'Hare (ORD) about 90 minutes.



Other Things to Note:

• Three of the four bedrooms are upstairs, reached by a spiral staircase. The primary suite and its bath are on the first floor.

• This is a working hobby farm with beehives. We may be on the grounds tending the gardens, the bees or the snow, and we never enter the house during your stay.

• The fifth bed is a queen sofa bed in the living room.

• Exterior security cameras and a noise monitor are on the property.

• After you book, we send a rental agreement to sign and a guest portal to complete before check-in details go out.

• Check-in is 4 PM, check-out is 10 AM.



Interaction with Guests:

I’m here to ensure you have a fantastic stay! I am available throughout your visit via the app's messaging system and strive to respond within an hour. While I love offering local recommendations for Lake Geneva, I respect your privacy and will give you your space to enjoy the farm.