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Unique, Renovated Barn Vacation Rental in Donnelly

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Donnelly Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2.5BA | 2,700 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Fire Pit
Living Room | Sleeper Sofa | Free WiFi | Central A/C & Heating
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Washer/dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Explore the area

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Donnelly, MN
  • Place, Stevens County Historical Society and Museum
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Kjenstad Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Minnesota - Morris
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Unique, Renovated Barn Vacation Rental in Donnelly

With rustic charm and modern amenities, 'The Boars Abode' is an ideal setting for outdoor enthusiasts, hobbyists, families, and travelers visiting Donnelly and all it has to offer. What was once a family-farm hog barn is now an endearing, renovated retreat. This unique vacation rental house offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a loft, and is situated across the street from 300 acres of public wildlife land in the Geise Waterfowl Production Area. Your next family vacation awaits!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Outdoor Entertainment Areas | Large Recreational Room | 11 Mi to Pomme de Terre Lakes Public Water Access

Bedroom 1: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 2: Twin Bunk Bed, Twin Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Bunk Beds | Loft: 2 Queen Beds | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, basketball hoop & swing set, outdoor shower, patio w/ dining area, picnics tables, smoker, large backyard, yard games, basketball hoop, volleyball court, 2 fire pits, large playground, swing set & kids’ toys, walking trail access on-site, access to community fitness center
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs w/ Roku & surround sound system, 16-person dining table, ZenWave massage chair, high-top bistro tables, board games, books, 2,700 sq ft
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, fridge, oven, 4-burner stovetop, microwave, island w/ seating, breakfast nook, drip coffee maker, Crockpot, toaster, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & A/C, ceiling fans, heated floors, washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, laundry detergent, hair dryer, high chair, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required for access, owners on-site (separate unit)
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

NATURE PRESERVES: Geise Waterfowl Production Area-Stevens County (0.5 miles), Kill Waterfowl Production Area (1 mile), Delong Waterfowl Production Area (6 miles), Cheney Trust Waterfowl Production Area (9 miles), Macsville State Wildlife Management Area (10 miles), Nachbor Waterfowl Production Area (11 miles)
HIT THE LINKS: Pomme De Terre Golf Club (16 miles), Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course (29 miles), Hardwood Hills Golf Course (36 miles), Pebble Lake Golf Course (42 miles)
LAKE DAYS: Lundberg Lake (4 miles), Barrett Lake (5 miles), Cottonwood Lake (5 miles), Niemackl Lakes (7 miles), Big Lake (12 miles), Quam Lake (31 miles), Lake Oscar (31 miles), Lobster Lake (39 miles)
AIRPORTS: Benson Municipal Airport (36 miles), Hector International Airport (99 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required at check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs for access
- NOTE: Pets are only allowed on the bottom floor
- NOTE: The owners live on-site with their dogs in a separate home and may be present during your stay. The dogs are friendly and contained to the owner's home

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 7169039
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

About the area

Donnelly

Donnelly is home to this holiday home. Local points of interest include Stevens County Historical Society and Museum, Kjenstad Park, and University of Minnesota - Morris. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Donnelly, MN

What's nearby

  • Stevens County Historical Society and Museum - 17 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Kjenstad Park - 17 min drive - 24.9 km
  • University of Minnesota - Morris - 18 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Lakeshore Park - 41 min drive - 60.9 km
  • Glacial Lakes State Park - 48 min drive - 70.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sax's Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Place To Be - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique, Renovated Barn Vacation Rental in Donnelly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Unique, Renovated Barn Vacation Rental in Donnelly?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique, Renovated Barn Vacation Rental in Donnelly on 30 June 2026 start from NZ$775, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Unique, Renovated Barn Vacation Rental in Donnelly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique, Renovated Barn Vacation Rental in Donnelly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique, Renovated Barn Vacation Rental in Donnelly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique, Renovated Barn Vacation Rental in Donnelly located?

Set in Donnelly, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Stevens County Historical Society and Museum, University of Minnesota - Morris and Kjenstad Park. Starbuck Public Beach and Kensington Runestone Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming and accomy! Definitely going to revisit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review. We would love to have you back as our guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful girls’ weekend at this property! It was very clean and the owner was kind and responsive when we had a problem. We ate all of our meals in and the kitchen was very well equipped. FYI - there is no door between the upper and lower levels, so if some are up later than others, noise does travel a bit between levels…especially to the loft beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful! Everything was better than expected, so much space and the kitchen is very well stocked with all the supplies we needed to celebrate the holidays with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

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

Great place to stay

Great place ton stay property manager very nice and great service. Very nice facilities entire family had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property away from the hustle and bustle of the metro area. Clean amenities with plenty of space for your party to relax and have a good time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you for your feedback Aaron! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Great stay!

Awesome property lots of room, plenty of beds! Loved the open space to hang out with a big group. The hosts are great respond quickly and have added plenty of items to the home for comfort and enjoyment!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris v.

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

Boar's Abode - fabulous for big groups

The Boar's Abode was the perfect place for a weekend getaway. There was plenty of room for our entire family. The kitchen worked great for cooking all of our meals and grilling outside was great. The massage chair was a popular relaxation spot for the teens and young adults. Would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Great family Time

Great location for larger groups. Open living areas with plenty of beds and baths. Recommended to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Girls weekend

Amazing property, perfect for our group of 11. Loved the theme, very comfortable. Enjoyed the pool, hot tub, and yahtzee board. Great communication with owner. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Linda

Our familys 4 day stay

Beautiful place, wonderful pool,, lots of floaties. Play and patio areas nice outside. It did not suit our family of 14 well for sleeping. Bedrooms very small. Windows and window sills dirty
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Nice, spacious, friendly

This place is very nice, with plenty of space. Our large group could all be upstairs or downstairs together with plenty of room/seating in either. The owners are very nice and in my opinion, genuinely happy to help with questions before-during-after. I have recommended and showed this to many people before we stayed, and can now report back to them it surpassed my expectation by far! We went in December, so we couldn't utilize all the great stuff that's offered outside the house. But after the stay I want to do a summer trip here. I was worried that from all the nice pictures, I may be disappointed when I got there to stay. Let me ease your mind and say that it is exactly as advertised, beautiful! Have and will continue to recommend this place to friends and family. Hope you guys start seeing an uptick of more guests from southern minnesota😀 thanks for a great place to stay that surpassed all expectations!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline B.

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

Perfect space for a large group!

Absolutely loved our stay at the Boar's Abode! The property was clean, huge and great instructions for getting in. We absolutely loved the large couch, kitchen and space downstairs allowing for everyone to be in the same space within filling packed to the brim. Would definitely recommend this to any large group! The pool and outdoor are perfect for spending the entire day outside, whether just hanging out or playing games. Amazing property and incredibly nice and responsive owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

So Much Fun!

We stayed here for my sisters bachelorette party weekend! Just a relaxing girls weekend! Kayla greeted us and made sure we had everything we needed! She is a wonderful host! We enjoyed the pool & hot tub many times throughout the weekend! The barn has a huge variety of games to play indoor and outdoor. They had amazing WIFI! We all were connected on our phones and had no problems at all. Netflix was also available on the tv! There are just so many options for things to do! There are sound bars available for speakers. We connected through Bluetooth for music and it was plenty loud! Our group just can’t express how awesome this place was! We enjoyed our stay so much, we already were planning another stay before we left! Thankyou Kayla and family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura Z.

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

5 stars!

We had such a fun time at this property! We had 6 adults and 6 kids and there was plenty of room for us all! We loved the big living area and couch upstairs for movies, the pool/hot tub were warm and clean, but we especially loved the spacious, open basement where the kids could ride the little cars around and adults could sit snd play games. The woods have some fun trails through them that the kids loved to walk through and we enjoyed morning walks down the main gravel road. No complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

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

Fun times

We all enjoyed our weekend! Was nice having a pool and hot tub! Games were played and enjoyed. So all in all, a wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Clean & Relaxing

The abode was a clean, comfortable and spacious place to gather with friend scattered across MN/SD. Great for adults and kids— they have enough to do on site there is no need to leave if you’d rather just hang out and relax… pool, basketball hoop, running space, small walking trail to explore, hot tub! If looking for more adventure, plenty of things to do, places to eat, shop, etc within 15 miles or so. Kayla was super helpful, accommodating and kind in all interactions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

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

Great for our group!

We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay with 8 adults ages 20-50 at The Boars Abode. Kayla and Aaron have thought of everything to make guests feel comfortable. We were there over the 4th of July and it was in the mid 90's each day. We were concerned it might be hot inside the barn but the AC on all levels kept things very cool and comfortable. The amenities that were provided were all top quality and the entire place is spotless. The decor is tasteful and fun; furniture is carefully thought out to provide room for everyone. The guys thought the craftsmanship of the construction of the home was amazing to look at throughout our stay. Book it today!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Perfect for our family

We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay with 8 adults ages 20-50 at The Boars Abode. Kayla and Aaron have thought of everything to make guests feel comfortable. We were there over the 4th of July and it was in the mid 90's each day. We were concerned it might be hot inside the barn but the AC on all levels kept things very cool and comfortable. The amenities that were provided were all top quality and the entire place is spotless. The decor is tasteful and fun; furniture is carefully thought out to provide room for everyone. The guys thought the craftsmanship of the construction of the home was amazing to look at throughout our stay. Book it today!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Amazing!

This is amazing! What a hidden treasure! I would recommend this place to stay to anyone!! Great place to have a party! Great people to work with also. Very accommodating! Recommend to everyone!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MAry Beth W.

The Barn exceeded our expectations and I can’t wait to rent it again.

This is a fabulous quiet spot for a family reunion, grad party, wedding, yoga retreat, scrapbook or quilting weekend or girls getaway. Kayla is a skilled decorator and the pictures on line don’t do the Barn justice. She is very accommodating and flexible as well. Sadly we were in the area for a funeral but the Barn was the perfect place for our extended family to spend time after the services. Everything you can imagine is in the cupboards and drawers here, toys galore, a kitchen better stocked than any other place we’ve stayed, cozy blankets for anyone sitting on the massive living room sofa. Those 6 feet tall or more may have some trouble with the length of the twin beds, and the steps to the loft are a challenge for anyone with mobility issues but there’s plenty of space to make it comfortable for everyone and we can’t wait to rent again!! MBWaage
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlei T.

Great place with so much character!

It was a great place for a girls getaway - the openness and character added to the weekend fun. Very clean, close to small town for shopping or eating, overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

Perfect!

Had everything we needed and clean. Very kid friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karla Brummond

Clean and Cozy

Clean, cozy atmosphere with plenty of space for indoor and outdoor play! Thanks for the awesome hospitality!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shadow Rohloff

So Cozy!

Such an adorable cozy atmosphere!! The Erdahl’s are amazing hosts! This was the perfect place for our event, we loved everything about it!! Looking forward to visiting/booking The Boars Abode for more events to come!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lori Wevley

Above and Beyond~

Talk about Minnesota nice...from the atmosphere to the hospitality, The Boars Abode exceeded our expectations! Aaron and Kayla are such gracious hosts who truely care about your event and stay, very accommodating and easy to work with. They go above and beyond!! The property is a little piece of heaven, so cozy and relaxing nestled in the country. Our sons graduation is only the first of many family events to be held here!

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