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Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec}

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Chef's kitchen with 10' custom walnut table
Outdoor Hot Tub
Chef's kitchen with stainless appliances and bronze stools
Welcome!
Coffee, Tea, fresh popcorn, and more!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec}

Nestled in the woods of the St. Croix Valley, Malbec Retreat is the perfect landing spot for groups and families that want to unwind in luxury when they're not exploring the natural beauty of the valley. Create feasts in our chef's kitchen, gather around a custom walnut dinner table. Pick a couple of songs on the jukebox and challenge your buddies to a game of NBA Jam or pool. After a session in the yoga studio relax in both the hot tub and the enormous sauna. Most importantly: gather.

Rural environment. Few neighbors. The home is situated in a ravine and because of the topography the noise from the nearby highway can be heard. It's obviously less prevalent at night and on the weekends.

Rural area, a car will be necessary for most activities outside the house.
No smoking or vaping inside the property. Smoking in the garage is allowed. Please safely dispose of any cigarette butts.
No unauthorized pets are allowed in the property.
No parties or events are allowed without prior approval from the host.
Please be respectful of our neighbors, especially when coming or going.
Please do not move furniture or any other items from their original location.
Please do not use the property for any illegal activities.
Please make sure that all doors and windows are locked when you leave the property.
Please be respectful of the property and keep it clean and tidy.
Please do not leave any food out that may attract pests or insects.
Please report any damages or issues with the property as soon as possible.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Somerset

Somerset is home to this cabin. Brick Alley Studio of Massage and Bodywork and New Richmond Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Willow River State Park and St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area. Apple River Hideaway and River's Edge Apple River Campground are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like golfing.
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Somerset, WI

What's nearby

  • Somerset Amphitheater - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • River's Edge Apple River Campground - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Willow River State Park - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area - 18 min drive - 19.5 km
  • St. Croix State Park - 18 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cajun Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Not Justa Bar & Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Oliphant Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Freight House - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec} pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec}?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec}?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec} located?

Situated in Somerset, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Somerset Amphitheater, Float Rite Park and Apple River. Apple River Hideaway and River's Edge Apple River Campground are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

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

Highly Recommend

I can’t say enough good things about our stay at Malbec! The house was beautiful inside and out. It has a big yard, new hot tub, and plenty of things to do in the house. The hosts were extremely accommodating and easy to get a hold of. We would love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

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

Family get away.

Lots to do, very relaxing, good family, good food, good times and very nice rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas W.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer!!!

The property was beautiful and spacious.It had everything we needed.We had an amazing time and really wish.We could have stayed a lot longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Exactly what we needed

Great property. Especially if you need a place to get together with a big group of friends. Lots of activities at the house and a lot nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

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

Secluded Weekend Retreat

I had booked this place for a bachelorette party over the weekend. The house was gorgeous, the kitchen was spacious with a large dining table to seat everybody in the party; which was great for gathering to play board games. The place was clean, and the secluded location made our stay peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew E.

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

Friends Getaway

Overall we enjoyed our stay here! It was a good space to gather and enjoy eachothers company. The bed sizes were a bit smaller than we anticipated but there were still plenty of places to sleep. Make sure to bring your own wood for the sauna and firepit, we had to make a few runs into town for that. But overall good experience and I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Great time in Somerset

We had a girls weekend and enjoyed our stay in Somerset! Quick drive to Stillwater - beautiful property with great amenities and space, Joseph was great and easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cam S.

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

Helpful host

Due to heavy rain before our stay, we had some questions about activities we had planned during the stay, and our host was great about making recommendations and flexibility as a result. We are looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon N.

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

Perfect, as advertised

What you see is what you get Fit all 10 of us with plenty of space Tons of outdoor space Gym was huge Brand new hot tub Place was clean and well kept Host was pleasant and responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Top Notch STR

The Malbec was tremendous. Great amenities! Great Hospitality! All around 5-Star. More than enough space for everyone to spread out as well as everything shown in the pictures. Full recommendations of staying here. Thank you for sharing your space with us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve A.

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

Great family setup, problems with stay

They have a lot of amenities to make a family gathering nice. We had multiple issues during our stay. The indoor hot tub had a significant leak and got the carpet wet in the bedroom and adjacent hallway. It created a noticeable smell when entering the house, and was unbearable in the basement area where one of the bedrooms was located. The owner was aware of the leak and carpet being wet before arrival. Told us it was leaking but not about the carpet and odor. Had to have him drain the tub and try to dry the carpet. It stayed wet until the day before we departed. Half of the house has no heat from the main furnace and the boiler for that area was not on. Using the master bath shower caused significant water leaks from the ceiling of the bathroom below. We stopped using that shower because we didn’t want the ceiling crashing down during our stay. He was aware of previous reports about this leak. The microwave was very close to falling down. He did a temporary fix to secure it. This house should not be rented until the water issues and mold or musty smell is eliminated. There were signs of water migration up the drywall. There is definitely mold in there. There has to be mold under the upstairs shower. We had to wash all of our clothes when we got home because it had the musty smell even though we stayed two floors up. We were refunded about 1/4 of the cost of the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

Visiting friends

The house was wonderful and spacious and very private. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathleen D.

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

Family gathering

Great place for the varied ages of the kids! The games were loved by some, the piano was fabulous, the tv game room was great!! Those of us using the kitchen liked the openness and the views of the trees!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tj N.

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

Great property for large groups!

Great location, tons of privacy, perfect for large groups, large yard and awesome property manager that went above and beyond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Annual golf trip group.

Worked out well as centrally located to golf courses. Located out enough so we didn’t disturb anyone. Didn’t take advantage of some of the amenity's like hot tub & Gym but seemed like a good option. Close enough to Somerset or Hudson to drive into town to check out local area. Only issue was no gas in the outside fire pit so had to exchange out but not a huge deal. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

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

Relaxing getaway

This is a wonderful property! The house has everything you could need for a relaxing getaway, and the host went out of his way to make our stay as comfortable as can be. The location feels secluded and yet it is conveniently located for a short commute. We highly recommend this listing!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug N.

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

Great getaway

My family was looking for a quiet spring getaway and this place was perfect. Kitchen was perfectly stocked, and the entertainment amenities were enjoyed by all. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shea M.

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

Weekend getaway!

This house is huge with a great location. Close to Stillwater. We stayed here so we were close to Cedar Lake Arena for dirt biking. Host was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Alicia W.

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

New property, great for tweens/teens

This was the first time they rented this property. The potential is great! Just a few things they are working through but we accomplished our goal, to relax and do nothing as a busy family with 2 teens in sports. Lots of great activities in the house we spent our time with, billiards, movie room, video games. Work out room we all used. And super close to Stillwater for a day away. Looking forward to seeing how they keep making this place even better! Truly, for a family with tweens and above, this is perfect! Note for those with little ones, the workout bldg is separate from the house, so would need a good baby monitor if you want to sneak out during nap time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Your host

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Joe, Lonnie, and Guy Widmer (Turbo and Darwin holding down the fort at home -- woof woof)

Why they chose this property

We love entertaining almost as much as we love traveling. We knew that we wanted to own a home that would be perfect for creating memories.

What makes this property unique

Malbec has a unique layout. The lowest level has the hot tub, and leads to the sauna and the gym. One level up from that is our AMAZING game room, which is sure to be a favorite of children of all ages. One level up from that is our cozy living room, grand piano, and home theater, and finally one more level up (we're talking three stairs, not thirty) and you're in our chef's kitchen with a custom 10' walnut table that just begs for great meals and conversations that last well into the night. We've never seen a house quite like Malbec and when it came up for sale we knew we wanted to buy it so we could share it.

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