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"Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres

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Enjoy the comfort and beauty of the inside and the awesome adventure outside.
We added a porch! Perfect for coffee in the morning or watching the sunset.
Exterior
Summer flowers
And a new back deck! Bench made from trees on the property.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Stewartville, MN
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mayo Civic Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mayo Clinic
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs bedroom/office

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres

Embark on your own "Walden Pond" adventure and be at one with nature amidst 44 private acres of serene woods with its own river running through it! You will really love it right now! Roads are always clear. Easy 20-minute drive to the Mayo Clinic. Each season brings its own magic: the fiery colors in fall, crunching through snow in the winter, new life in spring and sports and activities in the summer! The 2000 s.f. log home known as 'The Bungalow" offers a romantic fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, office/bedroom + huge entertainment room. The home is completely equipped with a full kitchen including a dishwasher. Hostess readily available. Enjoy complete privacy after a busy day, hang with friends or family, check on horseback riding at nearby Ironwoodsprings.com. Miles of marked hiking trails along the river. Check with host for special rates for 30 days or more.

Property manager

Barb Hill
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Babies and children are permitted
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Sorry no cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets that are well behaved and completely house broken are welcome . I charge a one-time fee of $35 for each pet.
Guests can check to see if early check in or late check out is available. We will accommodate you if possible.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stewartville

Located in Stewartville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery and Salem Glen Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Quarry Hill Nature Center and Root River. Consider Regional Sports Center for a night out or Olmsted County Fairgrounds if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Stewartville, MN

What's nearby

  • Apache Mall - 13 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Olmsted County Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 15 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 16 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 16 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Carrs Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at "Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres located?

This family-friendly Stewartville holiday home is located on a river, 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Root River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Olmsted County Fairgrounds and Apache Mall. Shops University Square and Mayo Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Nice getaway!

The Bungalow was just what our family needed, a few days away from the hustle and bustle. Really enjoyed the trails (went for walks at least twice a day) and the loft, for hanging out. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

D H.

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

Nice home in private area

Enjoyed our stay, good communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katja L.

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

Peaceful nature

We had a wonderful stay and the dogs loved the trails in the woods. Chocolate, the neighbor’s horse was a sweetheart, as was Zippy the other neighbor’s dog! The space was great and we enjoyed having the loft to puzzle in and watch movies. We will be back:)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Christmas Miracle

Last minute pivot because family got sick. We found this lovely spot for our family of 5 and 2 mini dachshunds. So comfortable and spacious! We had a great Christmas at the Bungalow by the fire!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

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

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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Place

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Excellent

Really enjoyed the stay. It was very relaxing and a lot of fun
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan R.

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

Srenity

A beautiful home and setting
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Great weekend getaway with friends.

We were looking for a place for friends to meet for a weekend get-together. This place was perfect for us! The wooded setting was very nice and the house is still close enough to town to make things very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

Vacation

We had a great time traveling the area and hiking the trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

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

Beautiful Setting

Stayed 3 weeks. It was wonderful. Especially liked the trails for hiking with our dog. It was close to Rochester and Stewartville had a nice grocery called Fareway. Also had a good place for pizza called 2 Brothers. My son liked the proximity to Anytime Fitness too.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

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

LovelyGet Away

It was great, a big back yard. There was a front porch to sit and rock on, and additional seating out back. The property was well stock, we had everything we needed. Barb was great at answering all our question.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

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

Location, Location

Great location, wonderful stay, So nice to be able to leave Mayo Clinic, and escape to a secluded hideaway. This is our second visit. Barb our host is a pleasure to work with. Would enjoy a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

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

Relaxing stay

It was a perfect location and a very relaxing visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Restore by the Fireplace

Our family loved our stay! The place was perfect for our family of five and dog. We built fires in the fireplace, grilled chicken on the grill, roasted marshmallows over the campfire, took king walks on the trails and played a lot of games of darts. We also enjoyed driving up to Rochester to visit Cafe Aqui. Highly recommend this spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy G.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Beautiful property, serene escape & great place to bring your dogs! Hope to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

dave k.

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

Bungalow stay

Very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn B.

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

Sisters Annual weekend

The property was exceptional. Beautifully kept grounds & inside was wonderfully inviting & comfortable. The host provided many conveninces from a handy spice rack to firewood. We had some weather related travel hiccups & the host was very kind to accommodate a last minute change for us. Our heartfelt thanks to her! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Larry P.

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

Wonderful escape

The overall property was very pleasant. The surrounding woods were a relaxing setting from visits at Rochester. The cottage was enjoyable and our host was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dixie H.

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

Perfect Family Get-together

Adult siblings joined together with spouses to reconnect and go to a 105 birthday celebration in Stewartville. We hiked and gathered at the bungalow to reconnect since we all lived in different states, it was a perfect place to stay. We loved the nature and all the wildlife that visited. Thank you. It is a very nice environment and place to relax and reconnect. Absolutely perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Wonderful getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at the Bungalow! Great location for a quiet getaway weekend. Great trails for walking. Kids enjoyed feeding Chocolate apples and petting Zippy. Wonderful stay. Would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurianne F., Rochester, MN

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

Bliss at the Bungalow

Barb’s Bungalow is an absolutely charming property! We stayed for a pre-wedding ladies retreat and couldn’t be happier. We had plenty of space to spread out our yoga mats in front of the wood burning fireplace. The game room upstairs was perfect for relaxing with our books, and we very much enjoyed walking the trails on the property. We can’t wait to come back for another adventure in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Awesome Cabin Life

This is a great property, get ready to hike. Will come again. Great communication as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori H.

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

Renewing

What a lovely home and gorgeous location! Even though we had some bitterly cold days, we loved hiking all the trails along the river with our Golden Retreiver. It was so quiet and peaceful. Snow was even removed promptly. This is a place we would love to return to!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Barb Hill

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This property was originally owned by my parents. My dad set up a small saw mill in the woods and built the original rough structure in the 1980s. I purchased it from them in 2000. My Dad actually milled the lumber over the fireplace, the shelf in the living room and some of the oak rafters. I recently added a beautiful addition and decided I would share it with people who I believe will love the tranquility and beauty. There is SO much to do and enjoy or sit and occasionally see a few deer wandering through your yard.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in Stewartville and decided to purchase this property to keep in our family for the future. I visit here occasionally but want to share it with others! I LOVE being here and I will get a lot of pleasure out of letting you enjoy it, too.

What makes this property unique

Root River on the property a few hundred yards away. Ironwood Springs Ranch adjacent with 200 acres of hiking trails and other activities you can check out on their web site. ironwoodsprings.com. Things such as horse-drawn sleigh rides, horseback riding, etc. Twenty acres of bluebells spring up in the woods in May! It is a sight to behold.

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