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Scenic Cabin Overlooking Trout Run

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Interior
Easy Sleeping
Scenic Vista's
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Chatfield, MN
  • Root River
  • Mayo Clinic
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Scenic Cabin Overlooking Trout Run

The Root River Biking Trailheads are located only 7 miles away at Lanesboro, or only 5 miles away at Fountain.
Our wonderful rustic Cabin, is right next to Trout Run, a fabulous Brown Trout fishery, with lots of public access.
This large open room layout, will accommodate your family for fishing, biking, hiking, and canoeing adventures. A large deck, makes it easy to have campfires, and enjoy the romantic sunsets. Extra tables are provided for getaway scrapbooking weekends. There is a full kitchen to create family meals and memories. This is a comfortable and cozy cabin, with many modern conveniences.
Last week the Owls were calling just after dark, and the Coyote's started singing around midnight.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
Must be kenneled when inside cabin.
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Chatfield

Located in Chatfield, this cabin is in a rural area. Old Barn Resort Course and Maple Valley Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whitewater State Park and Root River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Chatfield, MN

What's nearby

  • Commonweal Theatre Company - 25 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Lanesboro Arts Center - 25 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 42 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 42 min drive - 54.5 km
  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park - 49 min drive - 41.6 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Docs Blue Moose - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic Cabin Overlooking Trout Run pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenic Cabin Overlooking Trout Run?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenic Cabin Overlooking Trout Run?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Scenic Cabin Overlooking Trout Run located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Root River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Old Barn Resort Course and Lanesboro Arts Center. Lanesboro Historical Museum and Commonweal Theatre Company are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful, perfect for weekend getaway! Only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a quiet place and perfect location for solitude. The cabin had a lot of charm and the cows grazing nearby was a nice touch! It was also great to take our dog with! She loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For a romantic get away it is perfect small quant and a beautiful views we loved yhe peice and quit highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Always love it here!

One of our fave places to stay and we will continue to go back. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John A.

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

Quiet stay near a Trout Stream in the Countryside

We enjoyed the property .Provate. Nice view and spacious inside. The bathroom is tiny but suffice for an old style cabin in the country experience. Would recommend for a quiet, no frills getaway in the driftless area of Minnesota.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myron K.

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

Great Stay

Great stay and close to places we wanted to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark M.

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

Weekend getaway

The cabins in a great location. And the host is easily accessible and a great communicator. Overall, the cabin was a great experience. The lodging can use some TLC. There were some broken screens and the picnic table is a little wobbly should be sanded down or replaced. Would’ve been nice to have Wi-Fi but not necessary. Would absolutely recommend this location if you’re looking to unplug and just relax and enjoy nature.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James L.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Trout fishing

Location outstanding owner nice guy. Cabin is overpriced windows hardware broken. Rodent ddroppins inside sofa bed.(picture available) window screen torn dangling.coffee potanadequet rental fees Xavier. Request refund 100 jim
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Rustic cabin with a great view

Worked great as base camp for our fishing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mara n.

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

Loved it!

Exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Alan

Great place to unwind. Great scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste J.

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

Our favorite place

We love this place. If you want to relax in peace, this is the place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Carol S.

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

Location, locaton, location

This cabin is set on a bluff overlooking Trout Run, a premier brown trout stream in the Minnesota Driftless Area and a green valley where cows graze. Access to the stream is across the street from a park within 1/4 mile. The large picture windows allow for great bird watching in the huge oak canopy they overlook. It was a beautiful view. The mattress was newer & bed comfortable. The air conditioner is noisy but cooled well. The collection of vintage signs covering the walls was fascinating. Sadly, maintainence and deep cleaning of the cabin seem to have been neglected for a few years which diminished the experience. Repairing the torn screen on one sliding glass door and adding a screen to the other one, fixing some windows so they can be cranked open, and a fresh coat of paint on the deck would add value. The kitchen lacked a can opener, a paring knife, a covered casserole dish for microwaving and a baking sheet. The dented & scratched pots & pans need replacing and lids that fit. Mice are present - found new droppings on counter and chewed bread bag, then their nest in broiler drawer. Not unusual to get mice in the country, but traps or mouse bait are cheap and effective to control them.
View from the cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

We just love it!

Thank you so much as always for the best stay! We absolutely love it there and so appreciate the hospitality. We always and will continue to come back. Such a great place to be ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

One of our faves!

We love this cabin so much! It’s one of our favorite places to go and we visit at least 2x per year now. It’s rustic, private, you can see the trout stream from the cabin, and watch cows roam the pasture. 10 outta 10!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Tranquil country living

Decompress from stress Back to farm life for Mike Tranquil and lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Beyond Expectations

This place was beyond our expectations. The view is picturesque and you're truly isolated from the rest of the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Todd J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The best part of this cabin is the old adage: location, location, location. It is situated on a hill overlooking Trout Run Creek, a picturesque trout stream. The stream flows through a cattle pasture that separates the cabin from the stream. Admittedly, the cows were adorable and didn't pay much attention to our presence (aside from an occasional side-eye from the HUGE bull). The cabin and it's furnishings, however, were not as charming. The cabin is described as being "one bedroom". This implies a bedroom. There is none. It is a one-room cabin with a bed in the living area. The decor is varnished exterior plywood covered with road signs, animal heads and, inexplicably, empty lard cans suspended from the ceiling. It's an interesting mix. Importantly, if traveling with family, there is no wifi and hence, no internet. The listing also says there is a TV, but we found none. Be prepared to entertain yourselves in the evening. Luckily, we brought cards and a cribbage board. Still, my son had an assignment due at school and we had to drive to town for internet so he could work on it and upload it. Also not present: no spices or other kitchen niceties. No salt, no pepper, no sugar, no cooking oil, no paper towels for that matter. Be prepared to bring everything you may need to cook and eat. Note: there is also no counter space for food prep. The hot water heater supplies enough water for a short shower, that pulses hot and then cold. It's a fine cabin for a guy fishing trip.
Interior decorations
Bathroom towel bar and shower (r)
Kitchen sink and countertop
Appliances, including a 3-cup Mr. Coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

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

unique little cabin

this was exactly what my wife and I were looking for. no distractions just a nice little cabin on a beautiful trout stream.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Steve F.

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

Nice get away

The cabin it self is decorated super cool. The cabin is rustic nice to get off the grid our phones didn't even work there so super peaceful good for the soul. Now if I could have just got the fish to bite. It list's a TV which missing but that just made it that much more peaceful so not dinging the owner just letting them know and the cabin needs a can opener we couldn't find one so again just letting the Werner know could be added. Overall that was a very relaxing peaceful 3 night stay. The cabin is a great get away
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi W.

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

Relaxing retreat

This was our third time staying at this scenic cabin. Nothing changed which is what we hoped for . The location was perfect for biking and fishing. The cabin was comfortable sleeping and quiet. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Easy, clean, and nice.

Cabin was clean and easy to book, get to, and right on the trout run we were there for. The only negative was that the TV wasn't working, so kids had to learn the joy of NPR.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

David H.

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

Somewhere besides a hotel

After riding on RAGBRAI, I was looking for a quite getaway for rest and relaxation. This cabin fit that bill. Wonderful scenic overlook to a pasture with a trout stream in the valley. Fun, quirky decor. For the price it beats a stale, boring hotel. Within driving distance to shopping and lunch in Chatfield and tubing on the Root River in Lansing. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

James L.

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

Repairs

House needs repairs (bathroom windows ) screen door, steps need repair
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dan Crowson

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Why they chose this property

This is my Grandparents farm, passed from them to my wonderful parents who in turn, allowed me to purchase it. This land is filled with great family memories.

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