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Lift Bridge Hideaway - A Unique River Bluff Home

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Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Living area
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • GymGymGym

Explore the area

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Houlton, WI
  • Popular LocationIce Castle10 min walk
  • Popular LocationStillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum19 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Croix State Park12 min drive
  • AirportSt. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown)29 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

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.

Property manager

Kit & Gary Elert
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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This holiday home is located in Houlton. 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 St. Croix State Park. Ice Castle and Knoke's Chocolates are also worth visiting.
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Houlton, WI

What's nearby

  • Lowell Park - 10 min walk
  • Ice Castle - 10 min walk
  • Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 19 min walk
  • Willow River State Park - 11 min drive
  • St. Croix State Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 29 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Charlie's Irish Pub - 10 min walk
  • P D Pappy's - 14 min walk
  • Nelson's Ice Cream - 9 min drive
  • Freight House - 11 min walk
  • Oasis Cafe - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lift Bridge Hideaway - A Unique River Bluff Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lift Bridge Hideaway - A Unique River Bluff Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lift Bridge Hideaway - A Unique River Bluff Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lift Bridge Hideaway - A Unique River Bluff Home located?

Situated in Houlton, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lowell Park, Ice Castle and Saint Croix River. Brick Alley Studio of Massage and Bodywork and Warden's House Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stillwater
Great location
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023

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Hosted by Kit & Gary Elert

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