10 acre farm with a cute farmhouse in Afton, short walk to Afton State Park

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Afton, MN

Afton State Park
13 min walk
Afton Alps Ski Area
6 min drive
Troy Burne Golf Club
22 min drive
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown)
31 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The farmhouse is located on a ten acre farm with horses and chickens. It is a peaceful and beautiful place to relax, gather with friends and family, or retreat to work on a project. Close to Afton Alps, Stillwater, Hudson, WI, and 3M headquarters. 30 minutes to St. Paul.

Great place for biking, hiking, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and downhill skiing at Afton Alps. Beautiful base to explore the St. Croix River Valley and all it has to offer.

Cyclists come from all over to bike the hills in Afton. Afton State Park includes river beaches, walking in restored prairies or along the river, and snowshoe and cross country ski trails in the winter. Downhill skiing is 5 minutes down the road. Trout fishing or kayaking in the Kinnickinnic River in nearby Wisconsin.

The small town of Afton has a few shops, a wine bar, and a popular ice cream shop. 10 minutes drive to Hudson, WI with unique shops and restaurants. 20 minutes to Stillwater, MN or Prescott, WI. Night cross country ski trails at Lake Elmo. Hiking in nearby Belwin Conservancy 5 minutes down the road. 20 minutes to 3M headquarters.

Guests have a fenced in back yard and have access to walking trails on the farm. There is a one car garage.

Property manager

Lucy Rogers

Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Not suitable for babies or very young children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Please contact owner to discuss pets

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Afton

Located in Afton, this farm stay is in a rural area. Afton Alps Ski Area and Afton Alps Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Knoke's Chocolates and Ice Castle. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Afton, MN

What's nearby

Afton State Park - 13 min walk
Afton Alps Ski Area - 6 min drive
University of Wisconsin River Falls - 25 min drive
Willow River State Park - 26 min drive
Xcel Energy Center - 28 min drive

Getting around

Saint Paul Union Depot - 26 min drive
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Carbone's Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
‪Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪Carmine's - ‬15 min drive
‪Ze's Diner Woodbury - ‬14 min drive
‪Bungalow Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 10 acre farm with a cute farmhouse in Afton, short walk to Afton State Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 10 acre farm with a cute farmhouse in Afton, short walk to Afton State Park?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 10 acre farm with a cute farmhouse in Afton, short walk to Afton State Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 10 acre farm with a cute farmhouse in Afton, short walk to Afton State Park located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Afton State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Saint Croix River and Afton Alps Ski Area. Afton Alps Golf Course is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

28 Dec 2023

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

MN trip

Great time despite sketchy, rainy weather in December. Loved taking hikes around farm with our dogs, playing cards and games around wood stove. Had other family visit and all loved it. Some did nearby skiing despite weather. About 30 min to airport too which was nice. Great location.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline O.

26 June 2023

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

Picturesque Property

We absolutely loved our stay at Windhill Farm. The animals were such a fun addition to sitting and enjoying coffee on the back patio. The amenities were exactly as described. The house was clean, spacious and comfortable. Beautiful property to take a morning walk and enjoy unique historic features. Close to the historic Afton community shops. I recommend this rental and would stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

11 June 2023

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

Perfect!

Wonderful host, lovely home and beautiful property. Looking forward to a return trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B., Leander, TX

30 Dec 2022

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

Beautiful property and location

Beautiful, quaint farmhouse on a pristine property. Everything was clean and a had a lot of amenities. We especially enjoyed the wood fires in the stove which made for a cozy stay. The fenced in backyard was perfect for our dogs. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and highly recommend! Would love to explore the property more in the summer if we return then...

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lydia B., Spencer

1 June 2022

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

Windy Hill Farm, Afton MN

A favorite VRBO rental! The farm and surroundings are beautiful with walking trails that connect to Afton State Park. The bedrooms are upstairs and laundry downstairs in the basement. Both sets of stairs are a bit narrow we found. The house is comfy, clean, and well stocked. The backyard is fenced and has a great patio, with a gas grill, table and chairs to relax while looking out over the pastures. Quiet, except for some motorcycle noise over Memorial day weekend. It was a pleasure to meet Lucy the property owner and her horses and chickens.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

11 Oct 2021

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

10 Beautiful Acres to Walk your Dog

This quaint old farmhouse is situated on 10 acres and located 5 walking minutes to Afton State Park. The property is beautiful and I so enjoyed the fresh farm eggs. Lucy was so accommodating and supplied me with firewood to burn on cool evenings. I loved the small town of Afton and enjoyed the restaurants. The home is located on a busy road and can be noisy with motorcycles on the weekends. However, it’s worth it to ignore or go explore Stillwater or Hudson.

Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie B.

23 June 2021

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

Amazing location and scenery

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 month stay at the farm. The view every morning was gorgeous. The close proximity to miles of walking trails at Afton State Park and the fun of being close to restaurants and shops in Afton made it an extra enjoyable stay. The owner is wonderful to work with and made it truly our home away from home.

Stayed 84 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara D., St. Paul, MN

21 Jan 2021

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

Home away from Home

We had an extended stay at the Windhill farm house of 9 weeks as we were in between houses. The home accommodated our family of 5 very well. Lucy is an extremely friendly and wonderful host and was immediately responsive to anything that came up/we asked for. The property is very well maintained. We loved the ability to enjoy farm life without the responsibility of doing the work though our girls always wanted to help, along with the ability to wander into Afton State Park. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynn M.

9 Sept 2020

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

perfect.

Everything we hoped for.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Davenport, IA

7 Aug 2020

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

Farm get-away

Beautiful farm, great older farmhouse with all the comforts you need.

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

17 Mar 2020

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

Charming farmhouse

This well-kept older farmhouse was great for a break from hectic everyday life. No TV (although they do have wi-fi) and beautifully colored chickens roaming the property and greeting you when you emerge from the front door make it a laid-back experience. We even found a dozen multi-colored eggs provided for us in the refrigerator. We chose this property because it is only about 5 minutes from the Afton Alps ski resort, which unfortunately had just closed for coronavirus. But we still had a good time at the farmhouse!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

5 Feb 2020

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

The Farm Life

This was a great disconnect and family time well spent! Loved the old farmhouse experience and enlightening my teenagers. Missed the horsies though.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

27 Dec 2019

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

A Wonderful Holiday at Wind Hill Farm

Our family of four (myself, husband, and two young adult kids) LOVED our two brief stay at Wind Hill Farm for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Simply but very tastefully furnished, it was very comfortable. The house is located on a beautiful piece of property--trees out every window, a real break from city living. Peaceful and unplugged family time. Thanks to our gracious host, Lucy. We will return!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt C., Mason City

16 Oct 2019

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

Lots of charm!

Perfect get away. We will be back for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

18 Sept 2019

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

Great place!

Wonderful farmhouse - clean, cozy, had everything we needed. Loved having the horses and chickens around! The walking trails on the property were well-kept, and to have Afton state park within walking distance was an added bonus. The wi-fi was sometimes unreliable but we were there to unplug anyway. Lucy was easy to communicate with and quick to respond. I would recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

9 June 2019

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

Lovely Farm Setting

We enjoyed our stay here for a long weekend. It truly is an old farmhouse with old floors and doors, but kept up clean and quaint. With updated bathrooms and kitchen, you had the comforts of today with the feeling of living on a farm. We even got to enjoy having horses and chickens without the work of caring for them. Farm fresh eggs for breakfast too! Beautiful country setting and a lovely place to stay. Owner very nice and easy to work with too.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

24 May 2019

Thanks

We truly enjoyed our stay at the farm house. It was peaceful. The beds were very comfortable. We appreciated the farm fresh eggs. It was a great place for the family to get together. Surrounding area is beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

22 May 2019

A magical place!

Lucy is an incredible host and the farmhouse is simply perfect! We loved it there!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary A., Chetek, USA

7 Apr 2019

Great Location Very Relaxing

Cozy, clean farmhouse in a convenient location. Owner was very nice and quick to respond to questions leading up to our stay. Made for a great girl’s weekend! Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teri I., Minneapolis, MN

20 Feb 2019

Charming farmhouse

Wonderful girls weekend close to home. The house has all the amenities you need. And we were treated to fresh eggs from the farm chickens. The house is close to downtown Afton, and short drives to Stillwater and Hudson for shopping and restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Lucy Rogers

We live in the St. Croix River Valley and enjoy its hilly beauty, its restored prairies, its charming towns, and the gorgeous St. Croix River. We love animals and keep horses and chickens at the farm.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property to house our horses. We were attracted to its unique charm, its beautiful red barn and the beautiful views all times of the year.

We still keep two horses at the farm 6 months a year and a flock of chickens that we care for daily.