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Johnson Creek Farmhouse
Hillside Retreat Modern Cabin
Hillside Retreat Modern Cabin
Traditional farmhouse, 7 miles from downtown Mountain View, in a secluded setting on a working cattle farm. Unique opportunity for family groups, sportsmen, or nature lovers. Included in your reservation is access to around 150 acres of private land right outside your door, including fields, woods, and a beautiful section of Tomahawk Creek, where you are welcome to fish, hike, kayak, and explore. Pets and ATVs welcome!!
Hillside Retreat Modern Cabin
Hillside Retreat Modern Cabin
Hillside Retreat Modern Cabin
Relax and recharge at this cozy, modern cabin, less than 10 minutes from downtown Mountain View! Situated on a hill overlooking a 300-acre farm with plenty of space for walking or ATV riding, also connecting to miles of back roads. Enjoy the view while you rock on the front porch, relax around the fire pit, or soak in the hot tub! A 20x40 inground swimming pool is under construction on the property and will be complete soon! Pets are welcome!
The Farmhouse
Sleeps up to 12
This beautiful family home is decorated with an eclectic mix of antiques and contemporary decor. It sleeps up to 12, with two bathrooms, a large well-stocked kitchen, a 1-acre fenced yard surrounded by woods and cattle pasture, and expansive living areas inside and out.
Downstairs bedroom: 1 full bed, 1 twin daybed
Upstairs bedroom 1: 1 queen bed, 1 antique youth bed
Upstairs bedroom 2 (bunk room): 2 twin-over-full bunk beds
2 roll-away beds and 4 camp cots also available
All the comforts of home
WiFi is included, and there are TVs with Roku streaming in the living room, den, upstairs master bedroom, and bunk room. There is a large collection of books, family games and activities, card table set, fireplace in the living room, and pet accommodations.
Kitchen table seats eight. Kitchen is stocked with dishes, all kinds of cookware, basic supplies like salt/pepper, flour, and sugar. A coffee station features a Keurig Duo, a selection of k-cups, and ground coffee, creamer, sugar, etc. High chair and playpen provided. (Staircase is gated a top and bottom, and all outside doors have child latches.)
Downstairs bathroom features an antique claw-foot tub with handheld shower. Upstairs bath has a conventional shower/tub combo.
Laundry room with full-size front loading washer and dryer.
A selection of paper products, trash bags, dish and laundry detergent, etc, is provided.
Outdoor living
The house features a large wraparound porch with ample seating and a propane grill.
There is a fire pit in the back yard, and picnic tables on the porch and in the yard. Firewood is provided, along with grill utensils and roasting sticks for the fire pit.
There is ramp access to the back door of the house.
(Smoking only on the porch or outdoors, please.)
The Property
Abundant Nature
You are welcome to explore the farm, and a map is provided in your guest information book. Tomahawk Creek is located about a quarter mile from the house.. It is suitable for swimming or wading, fishing, and kayaking (on a short stretch of creek). It has bass and perch. There are a few fishing poles at the house, but you would want to bring your own gear if you're serious about fishing. (There are some great fishing opportunities in the Mountain View area, on the White River and in Blanchard Spring Recreation Area.)
Kayaks and a canoe are available on the creek bank. The water level and clarity of the water will vary depending on the time of year and weather. The water may be too low to swim or kayak in later summer.
You are invited to bring ATVs to ride. Shooting is also allowed. (Please contact the host in advance about where to shoot.)
Farm Life
Along with whitetail deer, turkeys, and other wildlife, cattle will be peacefully sharing the property with you at times. Don't bother them, and they won't bother you! If you visit in early summer, you might have a chance to watch hay being cut and baled. Although there are no other animals kept at the house, we do have goats, peacocks, and other animals that you are welcome to stop and visit on another part of the farm.
This property is about a 15-20 minute drive from the town of Mountain View, and the route includes about 2 miles of dirt road (can be muddy or bumpy at times). Cellular service is spotty! We provide free WiFi, along with a telephone for local calls.
Special Events
Weddings
We have been honored to be the site of several wedding ceremonies and receptions, as well as family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and other special events.
Additional event fees apply for weddings or any large gatherings. Please inquire with information about your plans to receive a quote.
Filmmaking
We are also pleased to appear in two movies! Filmed in 2019, "From the Heart" was set in an Amish farm community and used Johnson Creek Farmhouse as the setting for two different homes. This film has aired on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
A second movie, "Plus One at an Amish Wedding" was filmed at the house and several other locations around Mountain View during 2021.
An ATV commercial was also filmed on our property in 2021.
Hunting
Johnson Creek Farmhouse also serves as the lodging for Richwoods Hunting, which offers guided hunts for groups during deer and turkey season.
Hunting is available for a daily per-person fee that includes lodging in the farmhouse and exclusive access for your group to around 450 acres.
Coon or squirrel hunts are also available.
(Hunting is booked separately and is not automatically included with the property rental. Please contact us for details or visit RichwoodsHunting.com.)