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Unity Farm -The Coop/tennis court/river access

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
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Dining area

About this property

Unity Farm -The Coop/tennis court/river access

Welcome to the Coop at Unity Farm. This is an extraordinary place filled with wildlife, restored prairie, surrounded by National forest, and private access to the Saint Croix River. There are abundant walking/skiing trails that wind through the woods.
This delightful one bedroom one bathroom cottage with in floor heat offers wide open views of the prairie and surrounding national forest.
We invite you to come and enjoy the magic of Unity Farm!

Taylor’s Falls, Minnesota is a charming river town known for its stunning natural scenery along the St. Croix River. Visitors are drawn to the area for its dramatic rock formations, scenic overlooks, and miles of hiking trails in Interstate State Park. The town offers a mix of outdoor adventure and small-town charm, with local shops, cozy cafés, and beautiful river views. Whether you’re hiking, kayaking, or simply enjoying the landscape, Taylor’s Falls is a perfect destination for a relaxing getaway in nature.

Franconia sculpture park is right around the corner. Many wonderful coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, wineries, and breweries to explore. Local bike trails, hiking trails and cross country skiing.

Guest will park directly in front of the cottage

Unity farm is an extraordinary place, filled with wildlife, native flowers, and abundance of trees and forest, and private access to the St. Croix River. It is a place that offers peace and serenity, and surrounded by national forest property. There is a pond in the yard with occasional great blue herons, ducks and many turtles. On the property there are tennis courts, walking paths that lead through the woods and down to the river. There is a small sand beach on the river at the end of the trail. There is a tennis court, and even a baseball field and basketball hoop.

The landscape is glorious any time of the year, whether it is cross country skiing around the big field in the winter or hiking to the river for a swim in the summer.

We have restored 80 acres of land into natural prairie, which offers a variety of wild flowers throughout the spring and summer, and ends in the fall with tall blue stem grasses.

We have three cottages that we offer for rent. One is called “ the cottage”, and it is a two/three bedroom farmhouse with two bathrooms and a small kitchenette. The downstairs has a small living room, with an adjoining bedroom with a queen size bed. The bathroom has a walk in shower. The upstairs floor has four twin beds, with a partial room divider between the rooms. The bathroom has a pink clawfoot tub.

For cold nights in the winter, there is a wood stove downstairs, and for the rest of the year, there is a small front porch, and a few steps away is a large deck with a dining table and chairs.

The other cottage is called “ the coop”, and this farmhouse has a full kitchen, a downstairs bathroom with a walk in shower, and a larger living room with a large TV if so desired. Upstairs there is a queen size bed. This cottage has an outdoor deck that overlooks the restored prairie.

The third is "the Roost", it is a luxurious one bedroom rental with 1/2 bath surrounded by the woods and prairie.

The walking trails are marked clearly, whether you are on snowshoes or skis, or going for a walk through the woods or to the river. Please respect the private property signs and the DNR signs, there is rare flora and fauna in areas, and we want to preserve our natural resources. You will find the woods magical, you might want to pack a picnic lunch and sit on the bridge that goes over Lawrence Creek – there are two for you to choose from!

Please be courteous of our neighbors and pay attention to the areas that are designated for your use.

We are less than an hour outside of the cities, we invite you to come and experience this incredible environment!

NOTE: Prior to your stay we require you to sign and agree to our rental agreement. We require license plate information per our lodging classification with the county.

Internet and streaming can be spotty at times, as this is a rural property,
Basic cooking supplies, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, basic spices are provided.
Local coffee and k cups provided along with tea.
In floor radiant heat.
Aveda shampoo, conditioner, and cream rinse provided.
Many sculptures are scattered throughout the property.
Tennis courts and baseball diamond.
Pottery studio available for by appointment shopping.


Any added guests over 2 will be charged an added guest fee, and must be approved by host.

Violation charges are as follows:
Guests will be charged $500 for any smoke inside the property.
Unapproved pets bought to the property $300
Unapproved guests: $150 per person per night
Parties will result in immediate eviction without a refund.
Property left excessively dirty will result in an added cleaning fee of $250 to cover added cleaning costs.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping inside, please remove shoes, no parties, no unregistered guests allowed on property, no unapproved visitors or vehicles.
Quiet hours 10:00pm-7am

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5160941vb
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Shafer

Shafer is home to this cottage. St. Croix Festival Theatre and Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Interstate State Park and Deer Lake Conservancy. Polk County Fairgrounds and Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park are also worth visiting.
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Shafer, MN

What's nearby

  • Franconia Sculpture Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Saint Croix River - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Interstate State Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Folsom House - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • St Croix National Scenic Riverway - 7 min drive - 7.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Skolhaugen Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Augies Woodhill Saloon & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Drive In Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unity Farm -The Coop/tennis court/river access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unity Farm -The Coop/tennis court/river access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unity Farm -The Coop/tennis court/river access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unity Farm -The Coop/tennis court/river access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unity Farm -The Coop/tennis court/river access located?

Situated in Shafer, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Franconia Sculpture Park and Interstate State Park. Saint Croix River and Folsom House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Alison

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