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Cozy cottage on private wetland

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A small wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by lush greenery.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a sink, a stove, and a dining table.
A cabin with a green door, surrounded by trees and a lake.
A cozy cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view of trees, and a framed picture on the wall.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, framed artwork, a small desk with a lamp, and a bunk bed in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Herman, MN
  • Place, Pelican Lake
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Minnesota - Morris
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Latoka
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Herman

Located in Herman, this cottage is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Stevens County Historical Society and Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kensington Runestone Park and Pelican Lake. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Herman, MN

What's nearby

  • Pelican Lake - 34 min drive - 54.2 km
  • University of Minnesota - Morris - 35 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Lake Mary - 42 min drive - 59.1 km
  • Andes Tower Hills - 42 min drive - 50.9 km
  • Lake Latoka - 44 min drive - 62.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Stuff Pizza - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage on private wetland pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy cottage on private wetland?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy cottage on private wetland on 16 June 2027 start from NZ$492, 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 Cozy cottage on private wetland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage on private wetland?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage on private wetland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage on private wetland located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Prairie Ridge Hospital & Health and within 25 miles (40 km) of Stevens County Historical Society and Museum and Kjenstad Park. Kensington Runestone Park and Sanford Wheaton Medical Center are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was a nice cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John was very communicative and friendly. The cabin was just as I envisioned and so peaceful and quiet. I absolutely loved being able to sit in the cabin or on the deck and look out over the waters.Everything I needed and then some was there. There was a copy of the book John’s father wrote in the cabin, which was fun to read and learn more about the history of the family. Hopefully I can get back there again someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quaint cottage

Overall our stay was pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The listing was accurate and as described, and the wetland outside very pretty. Good use of the space. While comfortable for 2 people, it would be very crowded at 4.The space could benefit from some maintenance. It also felt a bit damp, and the use of air fresheners was quite strong. A deep clean and reducing some of the clutter would really help, especially given the small size of the space. With some care and attention to these details, this rental has the potential to be much more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

Great little cabin. Very quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great relaxing getaway

We were celebrating our anniversary so we took the dogs up north and we loved it! The host is friendly, respectful of privacy, and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

This was exactly what we needed to decompress from a difficult year. Peace and quiet, solitude, beautiful views, and comfortable. Loved sitting on the deck with my coffee to watch the swans, ducks, and pelicans on the water. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet.

Nice little house in a great location next to a wetland. Perfect place to get away from it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views to relax and unwind

The scenery could not have been more perfect and we enjoyed the remote location. The small cottage was clean and well stocked and our dog loved exploring. The host was very kind and the bunk beds were quite comfortable. The history of the farm was fascinating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint, Calm, Quiet, Nice

The experience at this place was wondrous. The place is nice with no noise, letting the natural sounds of the wildlife surround and lull you into a nice relaxing vibe. The cabin itself is slightly small, but its cozy. Would definantly rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Returned for the peace and quiet

Such a perfect spot to escape July 4th weekend fireworks. We have a very nervous dog when it comes to all the fireworks in the city. This place is perfect! The serenity of watching the swans with their cygnets as you sip your morning coffee is amazing. The place is cozy but has all the basics you need.
Watching the swans from the deck
Porch life
View from across the pond
Interior
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little cabin

Very cute cabin, pretty property. The people were great and we enjoyed our stay here. The location worked great for us visiting family in the area, but it is about 20 minutes from any town. We were not prepared for Minnesota bugs so bring bug spray!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cabin in the country

It was a hot weekend but the AC was cold. We enjoyed hanging out on the deck overlooking the pond. Only thing to note is that I'd recommend bringing your own drinking water! But it was a great stay, we'd be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for making such a nice place available. I hope to come back. a few comments you might wanna hear are: there were tiny bugs on the kitchen counter, we could only get one TV channel and I was able to find the property without instructions… thanks for being very polite and understanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

The property has an interesting history. The owner even wrote a book about his life there. Some of what they did with the property tied back to place and artist and artwork we've collected over the last 30 years. This was a wonderful surprise for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2024
So glad you had such a great time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Vacation stay

It was a very nice place but way smaller than it was mafe to seem on website. I have spoken with the owner tho who is a very nice guy and he has assured me he would correct that on the website. But it is beautiful there with lots of wonderful wildlife to look at.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and relaxing

We really enjoyed our stay here. We were looking for someplace to relax and get away from the city noise and this fit the bill. No traffic, no sirens and only a few other people on the property that were very quiet. We sat out on the necks and enjoyed the perfect weather and all the birds. It was wonderful being by the water. The dogs even enjoyed it. The house is very small, but has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2022
Thanks Jan! Glad to have your family and happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the cottage!

We had a 2 night stay at this lovely cottage. Most of us enjoyed watching the pelicans and egrets on the deck. We played cards with our teens. I dont think the teens liked "unplugging" but I know it recharged all of our mental batteries. It was a gorgeous view and the bed was comfortable!!! Thanks for the stay John!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

Everything was good but for flies
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Not exactly what we expected

We were surprised to pull into a farm with 2 more houses in close proximity. From the photos on the website the cabin looks secluded. However, even though we saw cars, we only saw the host one time for about 5 minutes and no one else. It was very quiet and private. It was rustic, cozy, and clean. Very small (we expected that). We appreciated being able to bring our dogs. We had a very relaxing 2 days. We would have appreciated if the chairs by the Fire pit had been cleaned off and one of them was broken. Overall, we had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
We apologize for the broken chair we will get that replaced! Glad you enjoyed your stay as we strive for our customers to have a relaxing and peaceful time! Thank you, John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway with dogs - no fireworks!

This place was perfect for the 2 people and 2 dogs to get away for the July 4th Weekend. The dogs loved the long walks in the meadow and along the road. The deck was a great place to sit in the sun and watch the swans. John was communicative and very nice. This is really a great place away from the hub-bub of the busy and noisy world. We did take the dogs into Morris (about 30 minute drive) on Saturday to an off leash dog park and DQ for pup cups afterwards. Other than that we worked remotely one day, watched movies, and read. Wifi and Roku were great to be able to work and log in to our own accounts for watching what we wanted. Would go back, especially with our dog, to avoid the fireworks and other holiday noises. It truly is a serene setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was peaceful and an amazing weekend! Beautiful property and would definitely go again. Only downside not quite as secluded as described but overall it was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin in relaxing property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd visit and as lovely as ever. The wildlife was more abundant this year than in the past, but there's always something to see and do around the area. This place is close to several small towns, regional parks and state parks plus the wildlife sanctuary on the property makes it a very tranquil and peaceful place to get away from the rush and noise of the cities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect, the view was beautiful, could not have asked for better!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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