Escape to an adult only (18+ yrs) enchanting interconnected treehouse/ tree cabin @ Hidden Valley Wilderness Retreat. Serenity Creek - a private north & south treehouse connected via short open air walkway. - Wing 1: mini-kitchen/light cooking, lvg rm, screened porch, shower rm. + sink vanity. -Wing 2: queen bed, 1/2 bath rm (toilet+ sink.) 2 mi. walking trails, 32+ acres, 2 sm ponds. Main retreat house close by, tiny house + 2 treehouse/cabins for other guests. Rest in a peaceful setting! Rest and renew in a fully private interconnected treehouse (2 structures) built with loving care for two adventurous and young at heart adult guests. - This is not a traditional hotel. (Review FLOOR PLAN picture and read the full description BEFORE booking on a whim.) (If the date you want is not available, check out our other listings by clicking on the host profile picture.) Serenity is located on an old priest retreat site. The interconnected treehouse is located near the end of the main retreat house overlooking a trickling creek. - Guests have access to the 32 acre property with approx 2 miles of hiking/walking trails. SOUTH WING: - bathroom has a shower and vanity. Note: 10 gallon water heater. - Spacious screened-in deck overlooks a valley and a trickling stream 40 ft below. It has multiple seating options for enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature any time of the day. - Living rm has a recliner, loveseat, ottoman, electric fireplace and TV. The mini-kitchen for light cooking. - Kitchen comes with a counter top oven (lg enough for small pizzas) med. sized refrigerator/freezer, 2 burner cooktop, small microwave, large basin sink and faucet, tableware and cookware. The counter top is granite. - - Keurig coffee makers Kcups, creamer, & sugar provided. - Bring your own food/beverages. - Included in your guest suite are large floor to ceiling windows for bringing the natural light inside. NORTH WING: Bedroom has a queen bed and a TV with cable. - Bedroom, 1/2 bathroom has a toilet+ sink vanity. - Cell reception can be spotty - depends on cell carrier/plan. - Basic Internet service is provided. - Hot tub amenity option- semi private. Schedule your use time, signed liability waiver required prior use - located in a semi-private pavilion between main retreat house and Graham's Treehouse. Swimsuits required. - Excellent quality tap water thru Rwd #12 (Not private well water). The property is located on a paved road and a gravel driveway down into the valley. Guests will be given a front door keyless code. (Watch for keyless code info in msg close to reservation date.) This code is unique for each guest. There are approx 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, hickories, 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 and an outdoor walkway between the treehouses. 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. We love to meet our guests, but your privacy and renewal time is our priority. You may see us when outdoors. Our residence is located in one end of the retreat house. As possible, we will limit maintenance activities while guests are enjoying the property. When needed, maintenance activities will be done as quickly/quietly as possible. While friendly pets live on the property, they are never allowed into the guest rentals. The retreat property includes the heavily wooded hills that surround the valley providing an unusual amount of seclusion and peacefulness. You may see other guests and/or the owners when you are outside. Because of limited space in the valley, trailers are not permitted without prior review by the owners. Please notify host if bringing more than 1 vehicle. You will need your vehicle to access the surrounding historic cities of Fort Leavenworth, Atchison, and Weston, Mo. Fort Leavenworth, Atchison, and downtown Leavenworth are 10 to 15 minutes away. It is 30 minutes to the Legends or Zona Rosa shopping centers, the KS Speedway, CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Schlitterbaun water park, Hollywood Casino, SportingKC soccer park, and KC International Airport. Most all attractions in the KC metro area are within an hour drive. Attention bicyclists: the surrounding countryside contains some of the most beautiful and challenging roads in the state. For mountain bikers, the River Road gravel ride is worth checking out! Ride from the Hidden Valley to a close access point. This ride extends all the way from Kickapoo to Atchison and hugs the River bluff, overlooking the River bottoms with occasional views of the Missouri River. The terrain is challenging but with plenty of shade as you move in and out of the Hills. Vehicular traffic is virtually nonexistent. Historical markers highlight the importance of the area to the early settlement of the West. This is a destination ride that is worth your time. Your host will provide a map of the ride. For road bikers: the surrounding countryside offers a plethora of lightly traveled paved roads through the rolling hills. You will experience lush forest and farmland and plenty of challenging hills. Your host will advise recommended routes. Bring your own bike - or the local Sante Fe Trail Bicycle Shop offers reasonably-priced daily rentals - and they even deliver. They have top quality road and mountain bike offerings. Welcome to the Hidden Valley Wilderness Retreat. You will be hard pressed to find anywhere a more remote and peaceful location so close to a major metropolitan area. The property includes 32 acres of old growth trees, hills, and streams. See our other Airbnb listings for additional offerings on the property. Food: No food or drink service at retreat. Groceries can be purchased in town. Basic cookware and tableware is provided. Nearby Leavenworth and Atchison have a wide variety of national chain and local mom and pop dining establishments. Communication note: due to the remoteness of the valley, connectivity with the outside world is limited. Please read and understand the following notes below. We hope you see your time in the valley as a chance to escape from the many distractions of daily life. Internet note: Internet service provided not guaranteed to support streaming movies, video, & music. Wifi calling and video conferencing are usually successful. TV note: Satellite TV service provided by DirectTV. There is a dvd player in the treehouse. Phone note: we are not aware of any mobile carriers with full coverage in the valley. Please connect to our wifi and enable wifi calling on your device in order to improve outside connectivity. Texting may be spotty, depending on carrier. Please use an internet based messaging service.