Adeline's House of Cool - Markesan, Wisconsin

Carrie S.

Had a girlfriend Christmas 🎄 get together. There were eight of us and we had plenty of room. Loved all the eclectic, fun decor. Will definitely be back , I loved everything about it. Hopefully get there with my adult children and grandchildren before next December. Highly recommend 👌.

Amber C.

Adeline’s House of Cool was an exceptional home! Very clean and welcoming to all my guests! We held our yearly adult only friends and family weekend here and it will definitely go down as being one of the BEST Airbnb’s we’ve stayed at! The property was impressive with lots to see and do! The bar/recreation area was a hit for all! From playing pool, listening to music from the jukebox, the quarter slot machine, and the giant hot tub we all had an absolute blast!! The screened in upper porch was relaxing with porch swings and even a rocking horse. The Umbrella garden was an absolute delight. When we walked inside, soft music played! Host Brain has definitely thought of everything to keep his guests entertained! His communication was excellent and kept me informed of anything that was happening around the home. Tom, the home caretaker, did a wonderful job showing us around the property and the secret bells/horns to push! I highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a fun yet relaxing vacation! Thanks again Brain!

danielle W.

I could not recommend visiting Adeline’s House of Cool more! It was the perfect spot to celebrate my 30th birthday with some great friends! We loved feeling like we had our own little bar just to ourselves and it was exactly what we needed for our western saloon murder mystery night!
The hot tub is so nice to have on a chilly night and the fact that it comfortably fits 12 people is even better!
It was so easy to communicate with the owner and have any and all questions answered promptly. They are so kind and welcoming! I have and will continue to recommend the House to many more friends and family! I’m already looking forward to my next opportunity to visit!

Mary C.

★★★★★ An Unforgettable Birthday Celebration in a Truly Unique Cabin!

From the moment we arrived, this cabin was unlike anything we've ever experienced! The property is a hidden gem that feels like stepping into a living museum - with such intriguing history centered around Adeline that I found myself completely captivated. The moment you drive up, you know you're in for something special.

The amenities are absolutely top-notch. A 20-foot hot tub in an atrium? Absolutely mind-blowing! The vintage leather couches were perfect for our VHS movie marathon, and the space comfortably accommodated our entire group of 10 adults and 3 dogs without feeling cramped. The seclusion of the property made our weekend feel like a true escape from the world.

Brian and his family have clearly put so much love and care into maintaining this incredible space. The rich backstory, the thoughtful details, and the overall atmosphere made our birthday celebration truly memorable. We're already planning to return - especially to explore the lake during the summer!

To Brian and family: Thank you for sharing this incredible piece of Wisconsin history with us. We can't wait to come back!

Ramona S.

Wow, what an adventure! “Did you see the walrus?” was one of the first things Tom said to me with enthusiasm as we “finished” what we assumed was almost everything to see. “Oh, you won’t see everything there is to see on your first visit”, he assured us.

Great! Just another of the many reasons to return to Adeline’s House of Cool! My wife, myself and a small army of our closest friends recently stayed three nights - not long enough, I’ll tell you now. Just another of the many reasons to return.

We scarfed down dinner and a few drinks as fast as we could so we could finally get in that beautiful hot tub we’d been studying online for six months. It lived up to all of our expectations! Perfect temperature, perfect size, perfect room for the perfect party! I highly recommend hot tub frisbee golf.

Our particular weekend happened to be the coldest of the year (so far) with sub zero temperatures so we didn’t do more outside than a quick tour around to marvel at the wonderful world of Brian’s Brain. A telephone booth that works? A Mariachi band - that works? More swinging seats than any other property on the planet? Come on! Now we have to go in the summer time as well! Just another of the many reasons to return.

That weather left us plenty of time to experience the house. Yes, we shot the heck out of the pool table, juked about the jukebox dancing around in weird hats, took the slot machine for about 50 bucks - sorry guys, sat in rocking chairs next to a relaxing wood burning fireplace - who gets to do that anymore? But mostly, we marveled at all the crazy artifacts from the most amazing taxidermy I’ve ever seen, to the most realistic wax heads to all the fantastic treasures that owner, Brian has proudly amassed over the years putting together this aptly named, House of Cool.

Did I mention we dressed up like the Muppets just to add another level of escape and weirdness to our adventure? We were dancing around like goofballs, laughing and attempting to take a group picture in our costumes right when manager, Tom, walked in to make sure the hot tub and coolers were up to par - the timing was perfect!

And yes, we saw the walrus!

Thanks to Brian, Tom and Samantha for a perfect vacation! Just another of the many reasons to return to Adeline’s House of Cool!

Julie H.

What a Fun family Adventure!! Spent a family Christmas together at the House of Cool and it did not disappoint! So much to see and do without leaving the property!! Plenty of room for everyone to be together or apart when needed!! Lots of Fun had by everyone from the age of 17 months to 89!! Set in a beautiful area of Wisconsin amongst the Amish communities and Marsh lands!! Definitely plan to return w/friends!!

Annie N.

We had a fantastic stay at Adeline’s House of Cool! Brian was extremely helpful. We had 5 adults, 3 kids, and one dog in our party. There was plenty of space for the whole group. This property is a true gem with treasures scattered throughout. The weather was hot during our stay, but the air conditioning kept the house perfectly cool. The outdoor space is absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a distinctive getaway!

Kristine N. (.

I gathered a group of creative friends for a weeklong retreat to Adeline's, and we had an amazing time. For a large group, there is plenty of space to spread out and relax. My favorite places were the second floor, screened-in, wraparound porch (I even slept on one of the swings two nights) and the umbrella garden (great place for some yoga or a cookout). The owner Brian and the caretakers Tom and Drew checked in on us and made sure firewood was stocked and the luxurious hot tub was humming. There's so many wonderful places, collectibles to view--it definitely fueled a lot of creativity in our group.