Escape to a serene, adult only rustic treehouse/cabin at Hidden Valley Wilderness Retreat, set on 32 acres of pristine wilderness. This charming retreat features:
-Mini-kitchen/light cooking
-Outdoor propane grill
-Living room
-Cozy loft bedrm (500 lb limit) STEEP STAIRS (350 lb limit)
-Screened deck
-Indoor toilet & vanity-1st floor
-Outdoor shower on screened deck overlooking creek 60 ft below
Enjoy forest walking trails.(2+ miles)
Relax & recharge in this peaceful setting.
The space
This listing is for a fully private treehouse/cabin. It is located on an old priest retreat sight. Treehouse /cabin opened Aug 2018. Located on a ledge overlooking the trickling creek. Guests have access to the 32 acre property with over 2 miles of walking trails. Included in your rental are lg picture windows for bringing the natural light inside. The mini-kitchen comes with a counter top oven (lg enough for small pizzas) sm. size refrigerator/freezer, 2 burner cooktop, sm. microwave, small kitchen sink w/modern pump handle faucet, tableware +cookware. Countertop is from a large live edge cedar tree. A trad. drip coffee maker w reusable micro filter + Keurig coffee supplies provided. (Reg and decaf coffee, creamers+sugars) Bring your own food/beverages. A snug loft bedroom has queen sized bed (500 lb weight limit). Must climb open STEEP stairs to the loft. (1 person on stairs at a time - 350 lb weight limit) The main level has a living room dining kitchen combo area. There is a TV with cable. Internet and cell reception can be spotty - depends on cell carrier/plan. No streaming. Indoor toilet and sink vanity. The nature experience allows for an "outdoor" shower on the screened-in deck. (6 gal hot water heater - be quick) Spacious screened-in deck overlooks a valley & a trickling stream 60 ft below. It has multiple seating options for enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature any time of the day. The backyard offers an outdoor gas grill and open fire pit- firewood provided. (Fire pit - For use only if weather conditions are safe.)
No fishing, swimming or diving in ponds.
Hot tub amenity option - guests must sign a liability waiver prior use. (Waivers in rentals) Semi-private, located in a separate pavilion on the Retreat grounds; schedule use time by dry erase board sign up at pavilion. Swimsuits required. Located between Graham's Treehouse/cabin and the main retreat house.
Excellent quality tap water thru Rwd #12 (Not private well water).
Guest access
The property is located on a paved road and a gravel driveway down into the valley. Keyless code will be sent in reservation confirmation.
There are 2+ miles of maintained trails, rocky streams, and ponds. Please exercise caution when enjoying the peaceful acreage in this rugged valley. Please stay on maintained trails and obey all signs. Trail maps are provided. This acreage is extremely secluded, quiet, and peaceful. It is nearly 100% wooded with old growth oaks, elms, walnuts, cedars, and many other varieties. You will find yourself renewed after experiencing all the valley has to offer.
There are steps from ground level to the entrance. Additionally, there are STEEP steps on the open air "spiral staircase" up to the loft. (There is a 350 lb weight limit on the stairs. 1 person at a time on stairs.) The trail system requires some steps, and many up/downhill segments - some long and challenging.
Note: Under Kansas law, there is no liability for an injury or death of a participant in a registered agritourism activity conducted at this registered agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of such agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, but shall not be limited to, the potential of you as a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this registered agritourism activity.
Other things to note
- No food or drink service is available at the retreat. Groceries can be purchased in town. Nearby Leavenworth and Atchison offer dining options.
- Internet service may not support streaming. Wifi calling and video conferencing are usually successful.
- Satellite TV service is provided by DirecTV, and a DVD player is available.
- Mobile coverage is limited. Wifi calling is recommended for improved connectivity.
Welcome to Hidden Valley Wilderness Retreat. Enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of this unique location.
