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Scandia Forest Lodge - Near State Parks, Stillwater, and Taylors Falls
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Scandia, MN
- William O'Brien State Park7 min drive
- Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway14 min drive
- Somerset Amphitheater37 min drive
- St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Princess Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Ski Lodge Bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
The Game Room Pullout
1 Double Sofa Bed
The Lower Level Guest Room
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Lower-level Guest Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Main Level Half Bath
Toilet
Master Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Scandia Forest Lodge - Near State Parks, Stillwater, and Taylors Falls
Our cozy home sits on 5 forested acres in Scandia, Minnesota (15 miles north of Stillwater and 15 miles south of Taylors Falls) offering a peaceful escape with lots of outdoor space. The front deck is spacious with seating for 12. Enjoy your morning coffee on the screened-in porch, surrounded by perennial gardens. A large fire pit across the driveway includes chairs for 10, and additional chairs may be moved from the deck.
Our home is architect-designed with lots of cozy nooks in the spirit of the Not So Big House book by Sarah Susanka. The main level has a large kitchen with gas stove, two dining tables, a kitchen counter that seats 5, and a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace. The basement is designed in an Old World European/Scandinavian theme and has a pool table, wet bar, game table, big-screen TV and a gas fireplace styled like a wood-burning stove.
Scandia is a great place for biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. We are 5 minutes from William O'Brien State Park on the St Croix River and 15 minutes from Interstate Park in Taylors Falls. Several lovely wineries are within a 1-20 minute drive, including the beautiful Rustic Roots Winery in Scandia. Our village is also home to a charming Swedish settlers' museum called Gammelgarden, and we highly recommend a tour of the museum and a visit to their gift shop. Our local farmers market is Wednesday afternoon/evening. We love to get ice cream in charming Marine on St Croix, 5 minutes south of us, and it's a 15-minute drive to Stillwater with its charming shops and amazing restaurants.
ADDITIONAL RENTAL AVAILABLE: Two vacation rentals are located on our forested 5-acre property with a shared driveway. Each feels quite private and is separated by forest from the other. Each rental has its own fire pit and yard area. You can view the second rental space -- called Björnskog Stuga -- on VRBO at www.vrbo.com/4165870.
PLEASE NOTE: Although our pets will not be here during your stay, guests with allergies should be aware that we have a cat and a dog.
Our home is architect-designed with lots of cozy nooks in the spirit of the Not So Big House book by Sarah Susanka. The main level has a large kitchen with gas stove, two dining tables, a kitchen counter that seats 5, and a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace. The basement is designed in an Old World European/Scandinavian theme and has a pool table, wet bar, game table, big-screen TV and a gas fireplace styled like a wood-burning stove.
Scandia is a great place for biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. We are 5 minutes from William O'Brien State Park on the St Croix River and 15 minutes from Interstate Park in Taylors Falls. Several lovely wineries are within a 1-20 minute drive, including the beautiful Rustic Roots Winery in Scandia. Our village is also home to a charming Swedish settlers' museum called Gammelgarden, and we highly recommend a tour of the museum and a visit to their gift shop. Our local farmers market is Wednesday afternoon/evening. We love to get ice cream in charming Marine on St Croix, 5 minutes south of us, and it's a 15-minute drive to Stillwater with its charming shops and amazing restaurants.
ADDITIONAL RENTAL AVAILABLE: Two vacation rentals are located on our forested 5-acre property with a shared driveway. Each feels quite private and is separated by forest from the other. Each rental has its own fire pit and yard area. You can view the second rental space -- called Björnskog Stuga -- on VRBO at www.vrbo.com/4165870.
PLEASE NOTE: Although our pets will not be here during your stay, guests with allergies should be aware that we have a cat and a dog.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Scandia
Located in Scandia, this holiday home is in a rural area. Rustic Roots and Ironwood Golf Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway and River's Edge Apple River Campground. Travelling with kids? Consider Apple River Hideaway, or check out an event or a game at Skydive Forest Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Scandia, MN
What's nearby
- Rustic Roots - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
- William O'Brien State Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
- Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
- Farmington Bottoms State Natural Area - 33 min drive - 27.4 km
- Somerset Amphitheater - 37 min drive - 27.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Old Log Cabin Restaurant - 9 min drive
- Scandia Pizza - 3 min drive
- Subway - 13 min drive
- Meister's Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
- PY's Bar - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Susan Rodsjo
I am a marketing communications specialist at a Fortune 500 company. I love traveling, meeting new people, and sharing Scandia and theTwin Cities area with visitors. Welcome to our home! Scandia is a great place to enjoy the outdoors, including hiking, swimming, and boating. The St. Croix River Valley hosts multiple arts venues, unique shopping, and great restaurants. Ask me for advice when visiting our home!
Languages:
English, Norwegian, Swedish
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