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Peaceful Cozy Home In A Rural Garden Farm Setting ~ "Bobolink" House
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Carrington, ND
- Place, Putnam House13 min drive
- Place, CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center14 min drive
- Place, CrossRoads 18 Hole Golf Course16 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Peaceful Cozy Home In A Rural Garden Farm Setting ~ "Bobolink" House
The home is fully furnished and has laundry, high speed internet, TV, picnic tables, and a fire pit. All linens and towels are provided. Extensive beautiful gardens cover several acres with walking trails.
The house is situated on our working family farm in a peaceful serene setting with flower gardens everywhere. Guests have access to our vegetable garden in season. We cater to birders but welcome hunters and guests just wanting a peaceful country experience. Ideal for family reunions or small weddings. There is a granary full of "Funky Farm Junk" for sale.
NOTE: If your group or party is larger than our maximum occupancy, please let me know as we can accommodate larger groups for an extra fee.
The house is situated on our working family farm in a peaceful serene setting with flower gardens everywhere. Guests have access to our vegetable garden in season. We cater to birders but welcome hunters and guests just wanting a peaceful country experience. Ideal for family reunions or small weddings. There is a granary full of "Funky Farm Junk" for sale.
NOTE: If your group or party is larger than our maximum occupancy, please let me know as we can accommodate larger groups for an extra fee.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under 2 are free
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events welcome. Permission required.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 4 total)
Fees apply. Damage subject to damage claim
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Events welcome. Permission required.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Carrington
Located in Carrington, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. CrossRoads 18 Hole Golf Course and Dakota Sun Gardens & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge and Carrington City Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Carrington, ND
What's nearby
- Putnam House - 13 min drive - 17.9 km
- CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center - 14 min drive - 18.6 km
- CrossRoads 18 Hole Golf Course - 16 min drive - 20.4 km
- Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge - 28 min drive - 21.1 km
- Dakota Sun Gardens & Winery - 43 min drive - 47.4 km
Restaurants
- Bordulac Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
- Café Mexicano - 4 min drive
- El sombrero - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
marty s.
31 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
marty s.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
marty s.
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Cozy
marty s.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lilly W.
12 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lilly
Lilly W.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
15 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful garden setting
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Laurie J.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home base for our birding trip
Laurie J.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Landon C.
30 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Landon C.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Landon C.
9 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Landon C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Steven R.
19 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
Steven R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
MARIE W.
15 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
MARIE W.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Shari L.
6 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, comfortable, and welcoming!
Shari L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Linda W.
22 July 2017
Big, beautiful wide open property!
Linda W.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
8/10 Good
Chad C.
6 December 2024
Chad C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Ann Hoffert
My father purchased this property in 1945 when he started farming. My father was a self-made successful businessman. He was prominent in North Dakota politics. I was raised on the farm along with one brother. After graduating as a nurse from UND, I went to San Francisco for a couple of years and then to Vermont. I later returned to ND to enroll in the Nurse Practitioner program at UND. While in ND, I met my future husband. In 1986, my husband and myself and our 4 daughters moved to the farm and into the home in which I grew up. My parents lived partially in Texas and partially in our home town of Carrington, 10 miles from the farm. I continued to work in my profession until I started Pipestem Creek, a wholesale manufacture of hand-made edible birdfeeders. We had great marketing success, leading to my filming a segment with Martha Stewart. Since Pipestem Creek stopped manufacturing the edible birdfeeders, we have developed Pipestem Creek Bed and Birding. The gardens on the farm are a focus, providing a beautiful and serene setting for guests.
Why they chose this property
We put in a huge effort to keep the gardens and grounds beautiful. Also, walking trials through apx 40 acres of farmstead provide a venue for birding, exercise, or just the quiet enjoyment of unspoiled nature.
What makes this property unique
Peace, quiet, and beauty.
We are in a very rural area. Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge is just about 5 miles away.
We are in a very rural area. Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge is just about 5 miles away.
Languages:
English
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