Stay aboard a Caboose!

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Outdoor Space
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Sparta, WI

Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bicycle Museum
‪16 min walk‬
LaCrosse River Trail
‪2 min drive‬
Elroy Sparta State Trail
‪5 min drive‬
La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Stay aboard a 1968 SOO-Line Caboose!
Experience a piece of history smartly renovated to provide all the comforts of home while retaining historical integrity.
Just 1 block from state bike trails
Hiking trails to river
Firepit and more!

Property manager

David Erickson

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Amenities

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Only non shedding dogs in Cabin.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Sparta

Sparta is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Howard Huff Park and Ben Bikin' Park, while Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bicycle Museum and Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Tom Gomez Park and Gaylord Park are also worth visiting.

Sparta, WI

What's nearby

Sparta City Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bicycle Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
LaCrosse River Trail - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Elroy Sparta State Trail - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Whitetail Ridge Ski Area - 18 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

Tomah Station - 22 min drive
La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Vault - ‬11 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
‪Harris Crossing Bar - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay aboard a Caboose! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stay aboard a Caboose!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay aboard a Caboose!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay aboard a Caboose! located?

Situated in Sparta, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Howard Huff Park and Ben Bikin' Park. Evans-Bosshard Park and Sparta City Hall are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Oct 9, 2023

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

Anniversary trip

Unique place to stay. Easy to get to biking. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty E.

Aug 2, 2024

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

Fun weekend stay!

I love the location near the bike trail. It is a unique and interesting place to stay! We had everything we needed for the weekend. They make good use of the space with it being small. Glad we chose this for something different!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alondra S.

Aug 16, 2024

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

Soo cute!

What a fun and facinating olace to stay. The Caboose was redone but they kept as much of the original things as they could. Its cozy and unique. It was clean and well stocked.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amalia H.

Jun 21, 2024

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

Charming Stay

Such a unique and fun place to say! It’s small but perfect for two! It’s decorated so cute and is so clean! Had a delightful stay! Also the recommendations for food in the area were great! Only thing I recommend is bring an eye mask if staying in the summer, late sunsets and early sunrises make for a very bright stay, but this was great when not sleeping. Lots of natural light!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Jul 25, 2023

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

Cute little place out of the ordinary

We had a nice 2-night stay in the Caboose. Cute little place out of the ordinary. Great location for biking the trails. Definitely felt like we were in a train - especially when the trains went by!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Jun 8, 2023

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

Awesome experience

Enjoyed staying. Wonderful experience staying in a caboose. Loved the woods and fish pond. Nice trail. Watched 2 bunnies were playing in the field.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Jun 22, 2024

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

Unique and historic.

The caboose VRBO was like staying in a tiny house. There are six steps to get up to the platform as it is on its original wheels and a set of railroad tracks. Unfortunately, we had damp coolish weather, so could not enjoy the fire pit. The sofa near the bed seemed a bit soft and old and could be updated. spouse complained of too much scent in the sheets and pillowcases. Only a block from the Elroy Sparta trail and information.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Nov 14, 2023

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

Fun mini-getaway

This was a fun place to stay if you like trains. We were staying/sleeping in someone's former workplace, an actual train caboose repurposed for lodging in miniature -- it's a train after all! It's got what you need -- shower, bed, loveseat, desk, table and two kitchen chairs, microwave, fridge. Great communication of expectations from owner. Frequent train horns about a block away. Awesome! Close to everything. Only drawback was the steep, grated train steps was not compatible with our dog's paws, so we had to lift her up and down every time. Nice patio up at train level. Cupola makes great storage space. If you love trains, you'll love staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill M., Prior Lake Minnesota USA

Jul 10, 2023

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

Well appointed Caboose #34

Creative fun stay. The caboose was clean had well thought out design and amenities of home. Refrigerator, ac, coffee maker, electric plate for cooking with great pans and utensils. The decor was so much fun with the red colors of the Soo caboose throughout. We had pizza from Slice of Chicago which we highly recommend. Sandhills cranes and there chicks where on the trails surrounding the Caboose. You are going to hear the trains makes you feel like you’re riding the rails. Makes you smile. The Sparta-Elroy and Lacrosse River State Trail are super close. We rented bikes from Speeds bike shop the people there are great. Would highly recommend to others. Thanks to Dave for creating and sharing the Caboose.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Aug 30, 2022

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

Fun experience on an amazing piece of property

The caboose was so well designed it had everything we needed. An amazing creative use of space. Loved the educational signs and books that explained the original items that are still in place. Walking the trail to the river was enjoyable. We filled up our water bottles routinely at the artesian well while watching the goldfish pond. David texted to see if we needed anything and was quick to respond to any questions. We loved this place

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Aug 5, 2022

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

Soo Unique!

Caboose #34 is a charming step back in time and away from the usual business of modern life. The property is so peaceful with a lovely trail to the river, a secluded fire pit and relaxing deck. Seconds away from the bike trails and a few short blocks from downtown Sparta. It's a totally fun break from the norm,

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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