When you stay at this cabin in Somerset, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Float Rite Park and Somerset Amphitheater. .This cabin is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Apple River and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Apple River Hideaway.
Willow River State Park - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles
Ice Castle - 14 min drive - 9.8 miles
St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area - 18 min drive - 12.1 miles
St. Croix State Park - 18 min drive - 12.7 miles
Getting around
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Cajun Club - 12 min drive
Not Justa Bar & Cafe - 12 min drive
Oliphant Brewing - 8 min drive
Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse - 15 min drive
Freight House - 14 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec}
Nestled in the woods of the St. Croix Valley, Malbec Retreat is the perfect landing spot for groups and families that want to unwind in luxury when they're not exploring the natural beauty of the valley. Create feasts in our chef's kitchen, gather around a custom walnut dinner table. Pick a couple of songs on the jukebox and challenge your buddies to a game of NBA Jam or pool. After a session in the yoga studio relax in both the hot tub and the enormous sauna. Most importantly: gather.
Rural environment. Few neighbors. The home is situated in a ravine and because of the topography the noise from the nearby highway can be heard. It's obviously less prevalent at night and on the weekends.
Rural area, a car will be necessary for most activities outside the house. No smoking or vaping inside the property. Smoking in the garage is allowed. Please safely dispose of any cigarette butts. No unauthorized pets are allowed in the property. No parties or events are allowed without prior approval from the host. Please be respectful of our neighbors, especially when coming or going. Please do not move furniture or any other items from their original location. Please do not use the property for any illegal activities. Please make sure that all doors and windows are locked when you leave the property. Please be respectful of the property and keep it clean and tidy. Please do not leave any food out that may attract pests or insects. Please report any damages or issues with the property as soon as possible.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Golf
Gym
Golfing nearby
Motor boating nearby
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
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a first aid kit
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
Property is also known as
130785
Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec} Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Marie P.
Jan 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Weekend Retreat
I had booked this place for a bachelorette party over the weekend. The house was gorgeous, the kitchen was spacious with a large dining table to seat everybody in the party; which was great for gathering to play board games. The place was clean, and the secluded location made our stay peaceful.
Marie P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Andrew E.
Nov 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Getaway
Overall we enjoyed our stay here! It was a good space to gather and enjoy eachothers company. The bed sizes were a bit smaller than we anticipated but there were still plenty of places to sleep. Make sure to bring your own wood for the sauna and firepit, we had to make a few runs into town for that. But overall good experience and I would stay again.
Andrew E.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer W.
Nov 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in Somerset
We had a girls weekend and enjoyed our stay in Somerset! Quick drive to Stillwater - beautiful property with great amenities and space, Joseph was great and easy to work with.
Jennifer W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cam S.
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Helpful host
Due to heavy rain before our stay, we had some questions about activities we had planned during the stay, and our host was great about making recommendations and flexibility as a result. We are looking forward to staying again.
Cam S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brandon N.
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, as advertised
What you see is what you get
Fit all 10 of us with plenty of space
Tons of outdoor space
Gym was huge
Brand new hot tub
Place was clean and well kept
Host was pleasant and responsive
Brandon N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin M.
Jun 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Top Notch STR
The Malbec was tremendous. Great amenities! Great Hospitality! All around 5-Star.
More than enough space for everyone to spread out as well as everything shown in the pictures. Full recommendations of staying here. Thank you for sharing your space with us.
Kevin M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
4/10 Poor
Steve A.
Dec 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family setup, problems with stay
They have a lot of amenities to make a family gathering nice. We had multiple issues during our stay. The indoor hot tub had a significant leak and got the carpet wet in the bedroom and adjacent hallway. It created a noticeable smell when entering the house, and was unbearable in the basement area where one of the bedrooms was located. The owner was aware of the leak and carpet being wet before arrival. Told us it was leaking but not about the carpet and odor. Had to have him drain the tub and try to dry the carpet. It stayed wet until the day before we departed.
Half of the house has no heat from the main furnace and the boiler for that area was not on.
Using the master bath shower caused significant water leaks from the ceiling of the bathroom below. We stopped using that shower because we didn’t want the ceiling crashing down during our stay. He was aware of previous reports about this leak.
The microwave was very close to falling down. He did a temporary fix to secure it.
This house should not be rented until the water issues and mold or musty smell is eliminated. There were signs of water migration up the drywall. There is definitely mold in there. There has to be mold under the upstairs shower.
We had to wash all of our clothes when we got home because it had the musty smell even though we stayed two floors up.
We were refunded about 1/4 of the cost of the stay.
Steve A.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Catherine P.
Nov 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting friends
The house was wonderful and spacious and very private. Would definitely stay again
Catherine P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
kathleen D.
Nov 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Great place for the varied ages of the kids! The games were loved by some, the piano was fabulous, the tv game room was great!! Those of us using the kitchen liked the openness and the views of the trees!
kathleen D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tj N.
Jul 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for large groups!
Great location, tons of privacy, perfect for large groups, large yard and awesome property manager that went above and beyond.
Tj N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason P.
Jun 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Annual golf trip group.
Worked out well as centrally located to golf courses. Located out enough so we didn’t disturb anyone. Didn’t take advantage of some of the amenity's like hot tub & Gym but seemed like a good option.
Close enough to Somerset or Hudson to drive into town to check out local area.
Only issue was no gas in the outside fire pit so had to exchange out but not a huge deal.
Overall a good experience.
Jason P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julia K.
May 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
This is a wonderful property! The house has everything you could need for a relaxing getaway, and the host went out of his way to make our stay as comfortable as can be. The location feels secluded and yet it is conveniently located for a short commute. We highly recommend this listing!
Julia K.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Doug N.
Apr 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
My family was looking for a quiet spring getaway and this place was perfect. Kitchen was perfectly stocked, and the entertainment amenities were enjoyed by all. We would highly recommend staying here!
Doug N.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shea M.
Mar 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway!
This house is huge with a great location. Close to Stillwater. We stayed here so we were close to Cedar Lake Arena for dirt biking. Host was very helpful.
Shea M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Alicia W.
Feb 21, 2023
New property, great for tweens/teens
This was the first time they rented this property. The potential is great! Just a few things they are working through but we accomplished our goal, to relax and do nothing as a busy family with 2 teens in sports. Lots of great activities in the house we spent our time with, billiards, movie room, video games. Work out room we all used. And super close to Stillwater for a day away. Looking forward to seeing how they keep making this place even better! Truly, for a family with tweens and above, this is perfect! Note for those with little ones, the workout bldg is separate from the house, so would need a good baby monitor if you want to sneak out during nap time.