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The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches.

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A wooden deck overlooking a snowy forest with a lamp post.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A cozy attic bedroom with two beds, a wooden ceiling, and a fan.
A cozy loft-style living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a body of water, surrounded by dense vegetation and trees.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool
  • Massages in spa
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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McGrath, MN
  • Place, Mille Lacs Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Kettle River
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Banning State Park
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

+2
6 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mc Grath

Located in Mc Grath, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Snake River and Kettle River, while Culver Museum and Moose Lake Depot Museum are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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McGrath, MN

What's nearby

  • Mille Lacs Lake - 20 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Kettle River - 23 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Banning State Park - 31 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Moose Lake State Park - 33 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Grand Casino Hinckley - 50 min drive - 83.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tobies - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches.?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches. on 19 November 2026 start from NZ$834, 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 The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches. located?

This family-friendly Mc Grath holiday home is located on a lake, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Snake River, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Kettle River and Cedar Lake. Sturgeon Lake and Banning State Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Place for Girls Weekend!

Plenty of room for us to play and sleep. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice place

You need to like animals. Surrounded by horses chickens turkeys and ladybugs. Was no hot tub even though was in listing. The trails were nice a little rustic but enjoyable. Friendly people and clean place. But not exactly what I expected from pictures on listing. Much smaller and surrounded by other cabins.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Plenty of space

Our family: mom, dad and 4 grown children-2 with spouses, met here to celebrate a late Christmas. There were 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and living room large enough for all of us to play games in. Also, it was dog friendly so we could include our pets in the gathering. The owner used a snowmobile to mark hiking trails which was a great afternoon activity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet place

A great place to take a break from the bustle of the city. I love farming life, walked along forest roads and met a big kind dog of the owners. I think if everything works out to be back for Christmas
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Weekend Stay

Pros: Communication and flexibility with the property owners. Quiet stay, despite there being animals on the property. Great privacy. Cons: The “Cedar House” was not as well maintained as the photographs indicated. We did have one mouse also staying in the cabin with us. Something crawling and scratching in one of the bedroom walls for the majority of our stay. These things all aren’t a big deal to us; we understood that given the animals on the property, we could encounter these things. However, given the price we paid, we did wish there to be a little more attention to detail on the cosmetics of the rental. It isn’t a problem for us (we fully understand the amount of work the property owners and staff have put in to just maintain the property alone), but it may be a problem to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Flexible, friendly, and homey

We very much enjoyed our stay at "The Shire".... the land is portioned off with many cabins of different sizes. We wanted to get our small children used to camping in an easy way, so some of us slept in tents while some of the colder or rainy nights we stayed in the cabin. The kitchen was very well supplied and there were ample camping chairs for bonfires. The hosts were so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

November adventure

very convenient. the bathroom upstairs is a bit of a challenge for anyone over 5 feet tall and 100 pounds but we survived.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls weekend

We had a great time during our stay. The kitchen had enough dishes/cookware for our purposes. It's a huge property and there are horses, chickens and swans we were able to see. Thank you to Michael and his family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great but....

It’s an amazing place!! However o did feel that it’s a little more expensive than you originally see when selecting it. You pay for each additional person. Also fireplace and bonfires are mentioned a lot but you have to pay for firewood. Not just per day but per handful. If you like having fires it could add up. The host is very nice and helpful.l (but hard to get a hold of) they live on the property and you have to find them or get a hold of them for firewood or concerns, which sometimes was hard. The land and trails were awesome and I also felt like they put a good deal of thought into making your stay comfortable. I want to give 4 stars but the owner living on the property and the surprise expense of people and fire wood made me reduce it. However if your expecting it and prepared I’m sure you would have a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Hi Nicole, Thanks for the great review, and we really enjoyed having you stay at the Cedar House then Tree Lodge! I just wanted to make a few clarifications based on your comments. We are a family that decided to save and support this wonderful property so many people can enjoy it. The previous retreat center was in danger of being broken up into many peices before we rescued it and kept it whole. We just barely make enough to support our family, the Shire, and the rescue animals that we have added to create another dimension to this beautiful land. We only charge enough to support the Shire and the keepers. The extra $30 per person per day after 2 people seemed the best, fairest way to charge guests so everyone can help out. The Shire could not be taken care of properly without our family on site. It requires a lot of maintenance and love to run smoothly. Without our presence, you wouldn't have benefited from watching a movie in our Octagon's home theater, switching to another cabin to better serve your dogs (please remember to clean up after them at whatever property you spend time at), the snowshoes, or the bundles of free firewood. We also make people feel safer knowing that help is close at hand since we are so isolated. We were hard to get a hold of that Thursday since we went to town for appointments and supplies which we informed you of our intentions. On a side note, the firewood is painstakingly recycled from the surrounding forest where only fallen trees from storms or other natural causes are taken, cut into manageable pieces, split, and dried so as not to transfer disease from other locations. Plus it helps quell the propensity for possible wildfires by clearing the forest floor. The cost per bundle does not match the cost to produce it. We love the forest, and we want everyone who also wants to experience its nourishing embrace to hopefully help us continue to take care of this wonderful piece of land and matching dwellings that we call the Shire in the Woods! Warm wishes, Michael
Verified review

8/10 Good

It wasn’t exactly what we expected, wth office and horse barns right next to us, but it turned out v

We had a very nice family get together at the Cedar house. Loved the trails!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Magical place!

We stayed in the Cedar House over Memorial Day weekend with family. We all had a wonderful time and enjoyed it very much! The Shire has a magical feel to it and you can certainly feel the peaceful pull of the land, you can feel it in the house as well. The house and cabins are all unique, the Cedar House accommodations were perfect, it's a very comfortable place. We all loved the animals and being able to learn more about them. We enjoyed hiking in the forest. It's just serene and amazing. My boys loved seeing all the wildlife including turtles, snakes and frogs. Michael and Teyja are very personable and friendly and go the extra mile to make your stay great. They have a beautiful family on a beautiful property! (We wish you guys wellness and peace and hope things are going well for you! 😃) We all look forward to staying at the Shire again!! Amy D.
Archival

8/10 Good

Relaxing Friend Get-Away

This was our first time at the Shire (The Cedar House). It was a great experience. We had about 10 people over 4 days - 3 nights. It was a very comfortable, accommodating place. We did bring outdoor game- which I would recommend. They have great space for you to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Great Getaway!

We did a little girls getaway and this was a perfect spot to do so. Only a couple hours from the Twin Cities. The house was as nice as the pictures show, quiet and very roomy. We had stayed when we are in between seasons but we still found a lot to do. Walking, exploring in the woods and just handing out playing games. There is a beautiful retreat home on the premise as well. Highly recommend this to anyone that's looking to get away and meditate. We will definitely go back maybe in the fall. Thanks Michael!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016
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