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Lift Bridge Hideaway - A Unique River Bluff Home
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Houlton, WI
- Lowell Park13 min walk
- Ice Castle15 min walk
- Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum9 min drive
- St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Secret Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Stillwater Room
1 Double Bed
Tanzania Room
1 Double Bed
Upper Dojo
1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Downstairs Bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Main Level Bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Lift Bridge Hideaway - A Unique River Bluff Home
If you're looking for a 30+-day stay at a beautiful, unique river-bluff property, you'll find Lift Bridge Hideaway your perfect home-away-from-home. Once you wind your way along the river and through the locked gate, you will discover a magical destination. The unique layout of the property provides majestic views both up and down river, as well as over the historic lift bridge to picturesque Stillwater.
The wooded lot includes a log home with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and many unique amenities. (The 4th bedroom -- aka, the "secret" room -- is described later.) The kitchen includes all stainless steel appliances and a charcoal grill is available for your use on the back patio. The pantry is well stocked with spices, oils, and condiments, and guests are welcome to a bottle of wine from the underground wine cellar. In addition to the open kitchen/dining area, living/game room with a fireplace, bedrooms, and bathrooms, the home includes two large "dojos" that can be used for weight lifting, yoga, meditation, or martial arts. The property also offers unique hiking opportunities. Our more adventurist guests will want to explore the decades-old logging path down to the river. Internet and Wi-Fi access is included.
The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and sitting area, while the other two bedrooms have full-sized beds, and all include ample closet space. One of the bedrooms includes a balcony overlooking the backyard and river. The master bathroom includes an iron two-person waterfall tub/shower, and both of the other bathrooms include showers. The living room includes a game table and several board games, a TV, desk, and reading area. The dining room table seats six comfortably, or eight if you don't mind being cozy. The kitchen island provides additional seating. Laundry facilities are available for your use in the completely-finished basement.
The fourth bedroom, should you need it, is the "secret" room at the far end of the home. It is connected to the house by the dojos and a mysteriously moving bookcase. The secret room includes a full-sized sofa/pullout bed (with a very comfy mattress topper), and a fireplace. A circular staircase leads to a 360-degree windowed massage room, and then another stairway brings you to a rooftop lookout tower. The tower provides exquisite views and a peaceful place for reading, observing the lift bridge and boats on the river, or just enjoying life. We also have a twin pull-out sofa bed in the upper dojo.
The wooded lot includes a log home with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and many unique amenities. (The 4th bedroom -- aka, the "secret" room -- is described later.) The kitchen includes all stainless steel appliances and a charcoal grill is available for your use on the back patio. The pantry is well stocked with spices, oils, and condiments, and guests are welcome to a bottle of wine from the underground wine cellar. In addition to the open kitchen/dining area, living/game room with a fireplace, bedrooms, and bathrooms, the home includes two large "dojos" that can be used for weight lifting, yoga, meditation, or martial arts. The property also offers unique hiking opportunities. Our more adventurist guests will want to explore the decades-old logging path down to the river. Internet and Wi-Fi access is included.
The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and sitting area, while the other two bedrooms have full-sized beds, and all include ample closet space. One of the bedrooms includes a balcony overlooking the backyard and river. The master bathroom includes an iron two-person waterfall tub/shower, and both of the other bathrooms include showers. The living room includes a game table and several board games, a TV, desk, and reading area. The dining room table seats six comfortably, or eight if you don't mind being cozy. The kitchen island provides additional seating. Laundry facilities are available for your use in the completely-finished basement.
The fourth bedroom, should you need it, is the "secret" room at the far end of the home. It is connected to the house by the dojos and a mysteriously moving bookcase. The secret room includes a full-sized sofa/pullout bed (with a very comfy mattress topper), and a fireplace. A circular staircase leads to a 360-degree windowed massage room, and then another stairway brings you to a rooftop lookout tower. The tower provides exquisite views and a peaceful place for reading, observing the lift bridge and boats on the river, or just enjoying life. We also have a twin pull-out sofa bed in the upper dojo.
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Houlton
Houlton is home to this holiday home. Maplewood Mall and Woodbury Lakes are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area and Willow River State Park. Ice Castle and Knoke's Chocolates are also worth visiting.
Houlton, WI
What's nearby
- Lowell Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Ice Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Willow River State Park - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
- Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
- St. Croix State Park - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub - 10 min walk
- The Freight House - 11 min walk
- Cajun Club - 9 min walk
- P.D. Pappy's - 14 min walk
- River Siren Brewing - 14 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Kit & Gary Elert

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