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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

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Houlton, WI
  • Float Rite Park
    9 min drive
  • Willow River State Park
    10 min drive
  • Somerset Amphitheater
    10 min drive
  • New Richmond, WI (RNH-New Richmond Regional)
    18 min drive

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Aerial view of the house & pole barn

Hideaway from the Twin Cities: sharing my home, 5 single rooms, 2 adults 80/rm.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (33)
The price is $80
per night
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Hideaway from the Twin Cities: sharing my home, 5 single rooms, 2 adults 80/rm.

About the neighborhood

Houlton

Located in Houlton, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Float Rite Park and Willow River State Park. .This vacation home is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Saint Croix River and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Brown's Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Willow River State Park - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Somerset Amphitheater - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Ice Castle - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • St. Croix State Park - 16 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cajun Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oliphant Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Freight House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hideaway From The Twin Cities: Sharing my personal residence, 5 Bedroom options

Sharing my personal residence (I do live here also) located on 20 acres between 300 acres of farmland & wooded land. Wildlife surrounds us: Deer, Bear, Fox, Sand Hill Cranes, song birds...
Dirt roads are good but cleanliness is next to godliness! Shoes are required to be left at the mudroom or removed at the entries. (Pets are not allowed)

3/4 bathroom at the mudroom, full size bath upstairs with a double bowl vanity. Seasonal outside shower-bath house also.

Each room is listed below, base rate is $80/bed for 2 adults/night per bed. Some rooms can accommodate more than two. If more beds are needed I do have log queen size futons throughout the house.
Eastern Sky: Sleeps 4, w/Full bed & Full couch/ futon.. $80/bed
North Star: Sleeps 2, w/queen bed $80
Sunset: Sleeps 3-4, w/full & single bunk. $80/bed
Express: Sleeps 2, w/ full bed. $80
Bird Nest: Sleeps 2, w/queen log futon/ bed $80.
If needed: unfinished area in the walkout Sleeps 2 W/Queen bed.
5th wheel slide out camper has a full bed & 4 camper beds within. Electric with a/c is provided.
My home is 8 miles from downtown Stillwater or Hudson near the new bridge.
No smoking, no parties without authorization, no pets.
I do not allow 420 recreational, medical marijuana drug use or any illegal substances on my property.
My home is a work in progress I strive that your experience will be great!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This vacation home offers designated smoking areas.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Hideaway From The Twin Cities

Hideaway From The Twin Cities: Sharing my personal residence, 5 Bedroom options Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Concert at Somerset Ampitheatre
My sister and I only stayed for one night and used one of the rooms in the house but it was the perfect place to stay for the concert. The host, Steve, was very helpful and even drove us to and from the concert! Property is situated on a beautiful serene lot, hummingbirds were abundant out on the deck, had coffee and pastries in the am prior to checkout. Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Host! , He gave excellent directions to get there in a text! And very Hospitable!
Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Koko C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay for a somber occasion
I chose this VRBO listing because I was coming into town for my brother's celebration of life, and I wanted to stay somewhere welcoming and comforting, such as a home as opposed to a hotel. Steve was a wonderful host, and while the property/grounds have some items he's working on, he is pretty up-front about that in the listing/description. I loved the room I stayed in, and the huge porch was a perfect place to sit out and relax each night after some long days. Steve also had cinnamon rolls and fresh fruit out every morning, which was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Living
We didn’t spend a lot of time at the home as we were in the area for a family reunion. However, the home was very clean and Steve the owner was extremely helpful and knowledgable about the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at place and no one was home. No note or information telling us where our room was located. Initially couldn’t find our booking message on phone so we wandered upstairs and picked out empty room to quickly change for an evening event. When we came back, still no host but got some info from other guests. We found our booking info and found room assigned to us (because of picture sent at time of booking) and moved our things from initial room we used. The stairs were not finished, plywood but solid. Our room walls were just sheetrocked. There were some smears of paint in places, but not totally painted (if that was the intent). By our bed, the Sheetrock had a large gouge. The door and window had no trim so saw raw Sheetrock edge. At mirrored closet door had a huge crack across the panel. The closet was full of owner personal tools and such. The floor was unfinished, mostly covered with rugs and carpet pieces. The bathroom had plenty of towels and a nice vanity but again, unfinished Sheetrock walls with smears of paint in places. Our bed had a very soft mattress that I’m guessing was quite old. Sheets seemed clean. The outside of the home was like a scrap metal yard with piles of junk everywhere one looked. All in all, a very unpleasant feeling to the place. One plus is that the owner had a packaged type cinnamon biscuit, several fresh fruit options, and unlimited hot coffee ready for us in the morning. He made the effort to visit with his guests over breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
No privacy
Was not expecting the owner to be around my family while we were bonding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good People
I stayed for an extended period of time. The owner and his sons live on the property, but you won’t see them very much. The property is SO peaceful, quiet, and safe. They’ve been working to improve it and so there’s some renovations and things here and there, but nothing that would make you uncomfortable or disturb you. My kids were welcomed here, and the family even helped me through an epic flat tire crisis. They have literally everything you need and then some as far as kitchen, bathroom, linens etc. Overall, very nice people and easy to communicate, get in and out, etc. Thanks Steve, Corey, and Tristan. God bless you.
Stayed 26 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A night away!
Such a beautiful home and property. Read the description before you book, but Steve was great!!! The fresh fruit, coffee, and cinnamon rolls were an extra treat. I would stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hockey tournament
Steve was very friendly, had some breakfast ready for the morning. My son loves that he had plenty of fruit. Overall would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Maria A., Hopkins, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Pleasant Stay
You will drive up and wonder if you're in the right place. House is clean and Steve was great to communicate with. Lots of bedrooms to choose from. We stayed there to celebrate a 50th Bday for my sister. Headed into town to see a band and this was a great place to cook and have a home feeling vs a restaurant where you had to eat and leave. We hung out and chilled comfortably. Would NOT recommend for small kids.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekka P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not Your Average Stay
Steve is great to have conversation with and provides wonderful recommendations both near and far of things to do. Breakfast in the morning was appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Louise Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don't forget to bring your inside shoes!
Many sleeping options, clean shared kitchen and bathroom, nice porch. Owner and son live in the house - they keep a low profile. Upon arrival, a sign telling a new arrival she has arrived at the right place would be helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The property location is gorgeous. Beds were very comfortable. We woke up to coffee, fresh fruit, cinnamon buns, and great conversation. Communication with Steve was excellent. We had a very relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Blake and sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice gathering spaces
There was a lot of “stuff” along the driveway coming in, but the yard and backyard view are gorgeous. There was plenty of room for our group of 6 to sleep, cook and hang out. It was different to be sharing the space with other guests, but overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Hideaway Houlton
When you aren't the biggest fans of city life, a rustic cabin in the woods is your preference over a hotel. This was so much more than we expected! It was perfection in the woods. We had the place to ourselves mostly & it was everything we needed to recharge. Breakfast greeted us every morning and we far enough outside of the hustling city but still close enough to be in south St Paul daily to visit our friends & family. Steve was an amazing host and very helpful if we needed anything. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Needed a place for one night for our family of 8 for a Friday night wedding in Stillwater. Steve was very accommodating and polite. Not to far of a drive from downtown and felt homey.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenzey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfy and the location was great. Steve made us feel welcome and even had breakfast for us each day. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf weekend
Steve was very accommodating. Everything we needed was available. He even offered more than we asked for when we wanted to grill some steaks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick overnight
Nice setting and clean. Needs some finishing work.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great and private place!
Very clean and neat. Campy theme and great host with an unexpected cinnamon rolls, coffee, and seasonal. Fruit in the am.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet get away
Seven gals had a wonderful time of sharing, being out in nature on the deck . Hospitality was great. I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

George F.

Very disappointed - and concerned
The listing was not clear at all about the owner's living IN the building, nor the notion that someone else might also be renting the place when we were there. The fact that my nephew and niece did not even feel safe based on some events that transpired forced us to leave the property after the first night when we had booked two nights. I would not rent this place again. If you are considering it, please be sure to get ALL the facts about how this owner manages his rental arrangements.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Starry, starry skies, bird watching, and comfortable rooms.
Being greeted by deer as we headed down the driveway, set us up for the welcoming, warm, super comfortable accommodations for our 3-night stay. If you are looking for modern, sleek, regimented time for an easy breakfast, don't read on. We spent our mornings and evenings on the large deck watching hummingbirds fight over the feeders, numerous (we counted over 15 species) birds at their feeders, an occasional deer peeking out of the woods to check us out and listening to coyotes in the evening's distance. We finally met Steve, the owner, on our last evening, to query him on his journey of buying, building and rebuilding this house. There are still some fix-ups to finish but nothing that takes away from the Northwoods ambiance. We had a very relaxing get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Host
Steve was a wonderful host and not typical of a VRBO. He served us every day and was very friendly and accommodating. His house is wonderful and the grounds are beautiful! We would stay again any time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeb R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
It was a easy, clean perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022