"Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Stewartville, MN

Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)7 min drive
Apache Mall13 min drive
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus15 min drive
Mayo Clinic16 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs bedroom/office

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Embark on your own "Walden Pond" adventure and be at one with nature amidst 44 private acres of serene woods with its own river running through it! You will really love it right now! Roads are always clear. Easy 20-minute drive to the Mayo Clinic. Each season brings its own magic: the fiery colors in fall, crunching through snow in the winter, new life in spring and sports and activities in the summer! The 2000 s.f. log home known as 'The Bungalow" offers a romantic fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, office/bedroom + huge entertainment room. The home is completely equipped with a full kitchen including a dishwasher. Hostess readily available. Enjoy complete privacy after a busy day, hang with friends or family, check on horseback riding at nearby Ironwoodsprings.com. Miles of marked hiking trails along the river. Check with host for special rates for 30 days or more.

Property manager

Barb Hill

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Babies and children are permitted

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Sorry no cats.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pets that are well behaved and completely house broken are welcome . I charge a one-time fee of $35 for each pet.

Guests can check to see if early check in or late check out is available. We will accommodate you if possible.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stewartville

Located in Stewartville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery and Salem Glen Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Quarry Hill Nature Center and Root River. Consider Regional Sports Center for a night out or Olmsted County Fairgrounds if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Stewartville, MN

What's nearby

Apache Mall - 13 min drive
Olmsted County Fairgrounds - 13 min drive
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 15 min drive
Mayo Civic Center - 16 min drive
Mayo Clinic - 16 min drive

Getting around

Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

Casey's General Store - 12 min walk
Pizza Ranch - 18 min walk
Carrs Bar And Grill - 7 min drive
Dairy Queen - 10 min walk
Subway - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at "Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at "Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres located?

This family-friendly Stewartville holiday home is located on the riverfront, 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Root River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Olmsted County Fairgrounds and Apache Mall. Shops University Square and Mayo Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Larry P.

27 April 2024

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

Wonderful escape

The overall property was very pleasant. The surrounding woods were a relaxing setting from visits at Rochester. The cottage was enjoyable and our host was great to work with.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dixie H.

23 April 2024

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

Perfect Family Get-together

Adult siblings joined together with spouses to reconnect and go to a 105 birthday celebration in Stewartville. We hiked and gathered at the bungalow to reconnect since we all lived in different states, it was a perfect place to stay. We loved the nature and all the wildlife that visited. Thank you. It is a very nice environment and place to relax and reconnect. Absolutely perfect for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

10 April 2024

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

Wonderful getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at the Bungalow! Great location for a quiet getaway weekend. Great trails for walking. Kids enjoyed feeding Chocolate apples and petting Zippy. Wonderful stay. Would recommend and stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurianne F., Rochester, MN

17 March 2024

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

Bliss at the Bungalow

Barb’s Bungalow is an absolutely charming property! We stayed for a pre-wedding ladies retreat and couldn’t be happier. We had plenty of space to spread out our yoga mats in front of the wood burning fireplace. The game room upstairs was perfect for relaxing with our books, and we very much enjoyed walking the trails on the property. We can’t wait to come back for another adventure in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

5 March 2024

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

Awesome Cabin Life

This is a great property, get ready to hike. Will come again. Great communication as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Barb Hill

This property was originally owned by my parents. My dad set up a small saw mill in the woods and built the original rough structure in the 1980s. I purchased it from them in 2000. My Dad actually milled the lumber over the fireplace, the shelf in the living room and some of the oak rafters. I recently added a beautiful addition and decided I would share it with people who I believe will love the tranquility and beauty. There is SO much to do and enjoy or sit and occasionally see a few deer wandering through your yard.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in Stewartville and decided to purchase this property to keep in our family for the future. I visit here occasionally but want to share it with others! I LOVE being here and I will get a lot of pleasure out of letting you enjoy it, too.

What makes this property unique

Root River on the property a few hundred yards away. Ironwood Springs Ranch adjacent with 200 acres of hiking trails and other activities you can check out on their web site. ironwoodsprings.com. Things such as horse-drawn sleigh rides, horseback riding, etc. Twenty acres of bluebells spring up in the woods in May! It is a sight to behold.