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Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly.
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10 
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 765.0 sq m
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- Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Loft
1 Single Bed
Main Floor
3 Single Beds
Treehouse Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly.
Come and surround yourself with the magic of the wizards! We are excited to add our new Wizard's Treehouse Room! Perched around a tree and next to a zip line, it offers privacy and fun, with a slide delivering you to the ground. Property also features a hot tub opened year-round,  and 3 acres of fenced land. We're just three miles from Cedar Lake Memorial Campground featuring boating, fishing and a magnificent descending sand lake shore. 27 mile-long Soo Line Trail offers hiking, biking, and snowmobiling. Free Wi-Fi. Full bathroom with shower.  The Wizard's Cabin is on the edge of a rural town of 450 with a park, bar/restaurant. Upsala is the town where "Things are always looking up!" Diversity is most welcome.
More information
The cottage itself is timber-framed. Its timbers were locally harvested and it is artfully crafted and decorated, with a soaring loft area accessed by ladder, and cozy living space with fireplace. There is a very large 20' X 30' deck with chairs in the front of the cottage, a smaller, more private deck outside the back patio door, and a covered porch. It also now boasts a 14 X 14 tree room with lots of light and magic, and a small deck that surrounds a gnarled old tree, much like the Ents. Visit our Mordor corner, featuring the great eye of Sauron, fun signs and warnings, and a surprise when you open the Mor Door.
Guest access
The cottage will be unlocked for you prior to your arrival. Parking is available on the street or right on the property. The three acres is yours to roam, as are wooded areas surrounding the property. Paved roads and very low traffic make for good bicycling and we have bike and walking trails nearby. A fountain and 16' waterfall is a water feature in our yard, creating pleasant "white" noise.
We also offer a full size refrigerator, a gas oven with four burners, a microwave, a kitchen sink, and a flush toilet.
Interaction with guests
We are retired and we do live in a separate house on the property so we're usually around to make sure you have everything you need/want. My goal is to provide the privacy that you've likely come here to find.
Other things to note
We are 8 miles from bike/hiking trail access near Bowlus, MN, so you have a choice of whether you want to start your excursion from here or drive there. We also lived on a paved street with extremely light traffic. Good for biking, walking, running, dog walking.
Hunters and fishing folk are welcome during those seasons. For local hunting/fishing opportunities, please look up Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). We are in the corner of Morrison, Stearns and Todd Counties, and we recommend starting your searches there.
We welcome families, singles, couples, and pets. We have 2 dogs, 2 sister cats, and a waterfall feature on the property.
We are 1.5 - 2 hours from the Twin Cities, so consider us for get away accommodations. We are far from the "madding" crowds, light and air pollution. See the stars again. And watch for the magic.
More information
The cottage itself is timber-framed. Its timbers were locally harvested and it is artfully crafted and decorated, with a soaring loft area accessed by ladder, and cozy living space with fireplace. There is a very large 20' X 30' deck with chairs in the front of the cottage, a smaller, more private deck outside the back patio door, and a covered porch. It also now boasts a 14 X 14 tree room with lots of light and magic, and a small deck that surrounds a gnarled old tree, much like the Ents. Visit our Mordor corner, featuring the great eye of Sauron, fun signs and warnings, and a surprise when you open the Mor Door.
Guest access
The cottage will be unlocked for you prior to your arrival. Parking is available on the street or right on the property. The three acres is yours to roam, as are wooded areas surrounding the property. Paved roads and very low traffic make for good bicycling and we have bike and walking trails nearby. A fountain and 16' waterfall is a water feature in our yard, creating pleasant "white" noise.
We also offer a full size refrigerator, a gas oven with four burners, a microwave, a kitchen sink, and a flush toilet.
Interaction with guests
We are retired and we do live in a separate house on the property so we're usually around to make sure you have everything you need/want. My goal is to provide the privacy that you've likely come here to find.
Other things to note
We are 8 miles from bike/hiking trail access near Bowlus, MN, so you have a choice of whether you want to start your excursion from here or drive there. We also lived on a paved street with extremely light traffic. Good for biking, walking, running, dog walking.
Hunters and fishing folk are welcome during those seasons. For local hunting/fishing opportunities, please look up Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). We are in the corner of Morrison, Stearns and Todd Counties, and we recommend starting your searches there.
We welcome families, singles, couples, and pets. We have 2 dogs, 2 sister cats, and a waterfall feature on the property.
We are 1.5 - 2 hours from the Twin Cities, so consider us for get away accommodations. We are far from the "madding" crowds, light and air pollution. See the stars again. And watch for the magic.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM 
Minimum age to rent: 18 
Check out before 12:00 PM 
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17 
With adult supervision
Events
No events allowed 
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total 
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About the area
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Located in Burtrum, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Mississippi River and Ritter Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hemker Park & Zoo and Pine Grove Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 

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What's nearby
- Goose Lake - 18 min drive - 14.7 km
- Eagle Mountain - 19 min drive - 12.9 km
- Big Birch Lake - 26 min drive - 22.1 km
- Lake Sylvia Wayside - 34 min drive - 27.8 km
- The Ledge Amphitheater - 55 min drive - 63.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bullfrogs Bar & Grill - 19 min walk
- Shady’s Golden Eagle - 17 min drive
- Elmdale Liquor - 11 min drive
- Cynthia’s Kitchen & Cocktails - 14 min walk
- time out bar and grill - 14 min walk
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
7 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jim L.
4 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Night Away
Jim L.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
RuthAnn K.
11 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
whimsical wonderful experience! clean friendly

RuthAnn K.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dan R.
17 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin
Dan R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christopher S.
29 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage!
Christopher S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alli A.
6 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place
Alli A.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Justine C.
31 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t Wait To Go Back!!




Justine C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sean C.
5 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Sean C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chad C.
21 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great getaway
Chad C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Melissa A.
1 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enchanting
Melissa A.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Claire B.
26 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Eve Cottage
Claire B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katie C.
13 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical
Katie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Abby A.
14 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enchanting Minnesota Getaway
Abby A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle H.
18 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Teen birthday night
Michelle H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING
Verified traveller
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Christopher W.
10 November 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Outdated photos and shared property
Christopher W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tyler K.
2 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place - Highly Recommend! Relaxing, Fun Theme, Great Space!
Tyler K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leos P.
28 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Wizard Cabin Experience
Leos P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dennis S.
30 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dennis S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Laura E.
30 October 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Laura E.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Paul L.
7 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paul L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
MaryBeth B.
3 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MaryBeth B.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
26 July 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Justine S.
15 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Justine S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jill (daily contact) and Joan

Hi! I grew up in Kansas City, KS, raised my children in Kansas and moved here in 2002 while obtaining my PhD in English. I'm a retired English professor teacher and my wonderful wife Joan works for the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls. We love our home and land, especially the peace that seems to emanate from it--so many of our guests comment on that as well. I'm currently working on a book about small towns.
Why they chose this property
We built the cottage in 2011 as a guest cottage. It's since served as Joan's music studio and now this. It has lots of interesting "wizardy" touches as well as a cozy, yet open feel. The large deck offers a roomy place to entertain and/or relax. The seating under the covered porch and the outdoor breakfast nook offer a great place for morning coffee or relaxing throughout the day. Warm up by the fire inside or brave skiing, snowmobiling, or sledding. Come and remember what the night sky looks like without light pollution!
What makes this property unique
It offers privacy without isolation. Street access to small town grocery, gas station and bar/grill as well as Cynthia's, an excellent restaurant, is just down the street from our property. Our residence, while also on property, is a comfortable distance away to allow us to answer your needs quickly but not be invasive. 
Our 2-acre property is fenced, allowing all but the smallest dogs the opportunity to run off leash. Our 2 dogs, 3 cats, and 12 chickens have been our best ambassadors! Most of our guests comment in our guest book how much they enjoyed them. We offer fresh eggs to our guests as well!
Our 2-acre property is fenced, allowing all but the smallest dogs the opportunity to run off leash. Our 2 dogs, 3 cats, and 12 chickens have been our best ambassadors! Most of our guests comment in our guest book how much they enjoyed them. We offer fresh eggs to our guests as well!
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