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Fully renovated barn on a relaxing pastoral lakeview property

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Our 1910 fully restored barn provides a restful retreat from the city.
Our north facing outdoor patio with picnic tables
The Barn's Great Room is ideal for family gatherings.
Our kitchen is fully equipped to prepare anything you have planned.
Loft twin beds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 120.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Montgomery, MN
  • St. Olaf College
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Mystic Lake Casino
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Mall of America
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk room 1

+1
1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 3 Single Beds

Bunk room 2

+1
1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 3 Single Beds

Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Barn full bath

Toilet · Shower only

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fully renovated barn on a relaxing pastoral lakeview property

Shepherd’s Hill Farm highlights the natural beauty of rural Southern Minnesota with thoughtfully designed gardens, a fully renovated barn and sweeping lawns to provide the ideal setting for your weekend getaway. We work cooperatively with local farmers to raise grass-fed beef as well as clover honey. In the spring, summer, and fall, the farm’s 75 acres are dotted with grazing cattle.

Property manager

Steve and Cindy

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
You're welcome to our booster seats and highchair
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please pick up after your pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only allowed in our outdoor fire pit.
The Great Room couches may not be removed from the great room.
Smoking or open flames are NOT allowed in or near the barn. Shooting is also not allowed on property. Thank you for your understanding.
We have electric fences for the cattle grazing on our farm. Assume that the fences are on.

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

About the area

Montgomery

Located in Montgomery, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at River Bend Nature Center and Le Sueur County Fairgrounds, while Northfield Arts Guild and Paradise Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Rice County Fair Grounds and 225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Montgomery, MN

What's nearby

  • St. Olaf College - 28 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Shattuck-St. Mary's School - 35 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Mystic Lake Casino - 37 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Valleyfair Amusement Park - 48 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Mall of America - 51 min drive - 63.1 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smoke - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪White Front Saloon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Montgomery Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fully renovated barn on a relaxing pastoral lakeview property pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fully renovated barn on a relaxing pastoral lakeview property?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fully renovated barn on a relaxing pastoral lakeview property?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fully renovated barn on a relaxing pastoral lakeview property located?

This family-friendly Montgomery holiday home is located in a rural location, 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Mayo Clinic Health System, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Le Sueur County Fairgrounds and Rice County Fair Grounds. River Bend Nature Center and CreeksBend Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 60 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Perfect Spot

This was the perfect location for a bunch of college friends to get together and reminisce. Big kitchen, good seating areas and a ping pong table! Only sadness was it was too windy to use the outdoor fire pit. Maybe next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Farmcation

The farm was the perfect place to host a full house of grandchildren. Plenty of room, both in and around the barn. A truly unique setting that the children loved.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey G.

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

Great place to stay!

Wonderful and spacious place to gather with family and friends. Clean and well maintained outdoor area that we were lucky to enjoy with beautiful weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne T.

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

Amazing Place with a view!

We adored staying at this beautiful peace of heaven! It was the perfect stay for a girl's weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

McKenna L.

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

Get together for wedding to come!

What a great stay we had! It was a perfect, quiet property to have a large group together. The owners were greeted us and were very responsive if we had any questions. Would love to stay again some time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Beautiful stay!

We had a large group of family staying for our sons wedding. The barn space was perfect! Plenty of room and thankful for the two bathrooms!! The setting was beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chabella M., Seattle, WA

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

Great place near Carleton

Stayed here for my daughters graduation. It was a great stay and location. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

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

Family weekend

Nice quiet weekend. Owner was helpful and available. Experience was very smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Beautiful refurbished barn

Wonderful property. Great facility for a family stay or a small gathering. We had a graduation party for our daughter there. We’re from out of town so we’re not sure what to expect but everything we needed was already there. Chairs, tables, beverage dispensers etc There is not a fire pit but we didn’t need it Owner was very responsive and brought over matches when we forgot to get them Everyone had a great time and commented and what a nice place it was
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyson B.

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

Tyson Bjorklund

This amazing property hosted myself and seven buddies for our annual golf trip. It was clean, comfortable, quiet, and we created many great memories at “The Barn.”
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jolene S.

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

Barn

Nice space for many people
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Weekend Golf Getaway

Stayed here for a weekend with a group of guys for a golf getaway weekend and it was a perfect property for us. Tons of space and beds for everyone. Plenty of space for yard games, and inside there is a huge area where you can play ping pong, cards, or bean bag toss. This was a perfect setup for us, and we plan to return if we come back to this area in coming years.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Perfect get-away for ladies weekend

This renovated barn was absolutely stunning inside and out! The pictures don’t do it justice, it’s just like a magnolia homes barn and is situated on a gorgeous property! The owners greeted us upon our arrival and were friendly and accommodating. This was the perfect venue for our ladies weekend away! Would definitely love to stay again sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Wonderful Stay

Beautiful property impeccably maintained and fully equipped to host any sized gathering! Our group of 12 stayed to celebrate a graduation- just 25 minutes from Northfield so we could host friends and family for the afternoon following the graduation. The peaceful setting provided respite from the activities and out of state guests loved the surroundings. Thank you for helping us celebrate our graduate and enjoy very special time together!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cole S.

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

Wedding party retreat

Our stay at SHF was nothing short of amazing. We stayed there with our wedding party two days before our wedding, and the property was perfect. The hosts were extremely accommodating, and they were always quick to respond. Our two night stay was filled with laughter, love, and us all living our best life. Thank you SHF for an amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Fantastic retreat from the pace of daily life

Our family had a wonderful day full of joy, laughter, and serenity. Sunset walks with pasture views, feeding apples to the cows, piano playing, board games, ping pong and just catching up in an amazing converted barn. THANK YOU!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

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

Fun night getaway!

We booked the barn for a fun overnight stay with 3 other couples. It was such an awesome night! The boys went pheasant hunting at Caribou gun club in the morning and we all met up at the barn to hang out. The barn had everything you need! Would definitely recommend this barn to friends and family!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Evan B.

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

Fantastic spot for a big group

We threw a bachelor party for my buddy and the place was perfect for what we needed. Tons of space, lots of beds (and room for air mattresses). We golfed and played paintball nearby. Only risk is temperature. Without AC a hot weekend is a risk but they supplied lots of fans and we were able to keep it reasonably cool. Great value. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam H., La Grange, KY, USA

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

Really unique and incredible

We found this place for a larger group and it was absolutely perfect. There was more than enough space for everyone and an incredible experience. Everyone loved the location and the memories made are invaluable. Anything we could think of that we needed was already there. Definitely recommend for anyone who's looking for beautiful scenery, lots of space, and a perfect spot to host lots of people! I would absolutely come back here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Omeed R.

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

Great space for a bachelor party.

Our stay at Shepard’s Hill Farms Barn was perfect for our group. Both Steve and Cindy we're very welcoming and offered to help with anything we needed. It's was a hot weekend but the barn stayed cool on the lower level. At night with the windows open the barn was very comfortable for sleeping. The location is close to Montgomery, MN but secluded enough for a getaway for the hustle and bustle of the Twin Cities. Would recommend the Barn to anyone interested in hosting larger group gatherings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

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

Everything we expected

Had 14 guys staying the weekend for a bachelor party. The lean-to area was great for several cornhole tourneys and ping pong matches. Not able to get outside or have a fire but plenty of room if good weather. Was everything we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mureema S.

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

Beautiful rural Minnesota, Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Very relaxing. Nice to walk around the property with my dog. I saw eagles, pheasants, a crane, a turkey and a skunk! The 2 lakes around the property were beautiful. The barn was very comfortable. Nice shower. We played ping pong and cornhole games. Full kitchen. The owners were very relaxed and fun to talk to. Nice way to experience rural Minnesota!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison J.

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

Beautiful Property, Family Friendly

We booked a weekend for our family of 5 at Shepherd Hill Farm and could not have been happier. We received excellent communication from the host. The property is set in a beautiful country landscape. The barn was extremely spacious, clean and well stocked with the basic amenities and much more. We enjoyed games inside, exploring the property and walks down the country roads. There is much to do within a short distance - we planned around the Defeat of Jesse James Days in Northfield and we also visited nearby Nerstrand State Park. We would recommend Shepard Hill Farm to anyone looking for some R&R, disconnecting and exploring Minnesota's beautiful landscape.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M., Northfield

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

Birthday Celebration Weekend

My group of nine girlfriends recently enjoyed a weekend at Shepherd's Hill Farm to celebrate 50th / 60th birthdays. The barn served as the *perfect* venue for all of our activities. Outside, we went for walks in the country and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. We played yard games and potted herb gardens. Inside, we put the well equipped kitchen to use by making a homemade Italian meal. The upstairs loft was our gathering space for meals, card games and a peaceful morning yoga practice. For sleeping, we spread out between the bedrooms and upstairs loft. Everyone found the space suitable to their needs. On the second day, our husbands joined us for brunch. The barn provides generous space inside and out so it was a very comfortable place for the larger group to gather. If you are looking for a peaceful place to spend quality time with friends or family, this is a great option. It is likely that all of us will return to Shepherd's Hill Farm again someday...hopefully for more than one night next time! The owners of the barn are responsive, respectful, helpful and a joy to work with throughout the entire process. They will answer your questions, give advice, welcome you to their beautiful property and make sure you have everything you need for your stay. I have rented many VRBO properties over the years and I must say these are some of the best property owners I've ever met! Thank you, Ruthie, Steve and Cindy, for sharing your barn with us!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Old friends retreat

The property gave us open spaces, big kitchen, and relaxed atmosphere for talking late into the night. Perfect for a retreat of old friends. We stayed over some bitter cold days; Barn stayed nice and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve and Cindy

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Steve and Cindy have owned Shepherd's Hill Farm since 1993. The Barn at Shepherd's Hill hosts small weddings, family reunions, retreats and gatherings. It has also hosted a concert series and has served as the location for an album recording and a movie. A convenient short drive from the Twin Cities, it has become a very popular rural retreat. It would be our pleasure to talk with you about your next visit to our unique property.

What makes this property unique

The Barn@Shepherd's Hill Farm is comfortable during the four seasons of Minnesota weather. In-floor ground source heating makes the barn cozy during cold weather while the the earth sheltered lower level is comfortable during warmer weather. The barn is not airconditioned but we have box fans if needed.
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