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

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Wonderful

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Washer
Dryer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Houlton, WI

Willow River State Park
‪10 min drive‬
Somerset Amphitheater
‪10 min drive‬
St. Croix State Park
‪16 min drive‬
New Richmond, WI (RNH-New Richmond Regional)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

Eastern Sky

2 Double Beds

Express

1 Double Bed

North Star

1 Queen Bed

Sunset

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

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!

Property manager

Steve Mohn 651-271-2766

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Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No shoes allowed from outside. Slippers or clean sole house shoes only.

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Houlton

Located in Houlton, this holiday home is in a rural area. Somerset Amphitheater and Warden's House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ice Castle and Knoke's Chocolates. Apple River Hideaway and River's Edge Apple River Campground are also worth visiting.

Houlton, WI

What's nearby

Willow River State Park - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
Somerset Amphitheater - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
River's Edge Apple River Campground - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
St. Croix State Park - 16 min drive - 16.0 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hideaway From The Twin Cities: Sharing my personal residence, 5 Bedroom options pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hideaway From The Twin Cities: Sharing my personal residence, 5 Bedroom options?

As of 3 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hideaway From The Twin Cities: Sharing my personal residence, 5 Bedroom options on 4 May 2025 start from NZ$143.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hideaway From The Twin Cities: Sharing my personal residence, 5 Bedroom options?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hideaway From The Twin Cities: Sharing my personal residence, 5 Bedroom options?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hideaway From The Twin Cities: Sharing my personal residence, 5 Bedroom options located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Willow River State Park, Saint Croix River and Float Rite Park. Brown's Beach and Apple River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Avery H.

18 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful setup and location

Very peaceful and quiet. Plenty of private and shared spaces. Great communication and nearby pointers for food and recreation. Will be staying again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

22 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

10 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

15 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

17 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

6 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

26 June 2024

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.

23 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

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.

9 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

9 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

21 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

27 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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.

17 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

30 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

18 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

30 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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 traveller

19 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

18 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

4 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

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.

21 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

6 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick overnight

Nice setting and clean. Needs some finishing work.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam R.

21 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

25 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

25 July 2022

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

23 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Common area 1

Eastern Sky

Express

North Star

Sunset

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property