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Effie Oasis: Enjoy a peaceful 2-bedroom home on 40 acres.

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Enjoy the outdoors while keeping bugs away inside the screened porch
Open concept great for connecting together!
Firewood and chairs available for use!
Exterior
Oversized couches for cozy chats and naps!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Effie, MN
  • Scenic State Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Marcell Family Center
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • McCarthy Beach State Park
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Effie Oasis: Enjoy a peaceful 2-bedroom home on 40 acres.

Welcome to our freshly remodeled cabin nestled into 40 beautiful acres of Aspen, Balsam, and Spruce forest. Unplug from technology and enjoy wandering our 2 miles of trails, curl up with a book on the oversized furniture, or play a game with the family at the kitchen table. Cap off the evening with a bonfire and some steaks on the grill! Remodeled in 2021!

Other things to note:
- Large driveway, plenty of room to park an RV, Boat, ATV UTV or Snowmobile Trailer.
- State snowmobile trails are only a couple miles away.
-Well behaved dogs are welcome in home, but not on furniture or beds. There is a $50 pet fee. Please be sure to include the pet in your booking.
-Enjoy access to entire home and trails throughout the property, except for a handful of cupboards we have locked. (Garage not available.)
-Weber charcoal grill available. Please bring your own charcoal and lighter fluid.
-The home is not air conditioned, however it stays relatively cool, and there are ceiling fans throughout the home.
- There is no wifi service at the property.
-Screen porch to slip away from the bugs when they come out.
-Large private yard for a game of catch!

Property manager

Bob & Kali Barlau
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Not on furniture or beds. There is a $50 pet fee.
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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: 30
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Effie

Located in Effie, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Scenic State Park and Burns Lake.
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Effie, MN

What's nearby

  • Scenic State Park - 32 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Marcell Family Center - 40 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Jessie Lake - 44 min drive - 48.1 km
  • McCarthy Beach State Park - 59 min drive - 60.4 km
  • Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary - 64 min drive - 82.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Effie Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Neighborhood Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Effie Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Effie Oasis: Enjoy a peaceful 2-bedroom home on 40 acres. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Effie Oasis: Enjoy a peaceful 2-bedroom home on 40 acres.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Effie Oasis: Enjoy a peaceful 2-bedroom home on 40 acres.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Effie Oasis: Enjoy a peaceful 2-bedroom home on 40 acres. located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 25 mi (40 km) of Scenic State Park, Burns Lake and Newburg Bay. Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center and Marcell Family Center are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

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

Great stay

Spotlessly clean, everything worked
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Great Spot!

Great location only about 15 minutes from Big Fork. Pretty buggy but what else do you expect being up north and luckily they have a screened in patio to still be able to enjoy the outdoors. They have everything you need and all of the furniture is super comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

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

Rest and Relaxation

The Effie Oasis is an incredible retreat space. The house was clean and stocked and the land, filled with named walking trails, gave space to explore and be in nature!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

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

House in the Woods

Nice private modern house with a wooded setting. Saw several deer, grouse and rabbits. Grouse were drumming. We enjoyed our 5 day stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skip J., Minneapolis

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

Comfy Country Cabin

It was great to spend some time with friends at Bob’s cabin. The trails are beautiful, the property is well kept, and the cabin is cute and well equipped! Lawn games, fire pit, perfectly clean,comfortable beds, etc. It’s a great place, and Bob is a terrific host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marella S.

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

Beautiful house and property

Very beautiful home and property that provides a true get away from it all. The property manager was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Megan M.

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

Awesome place to get away

Beautiful property and beautiful home. Everything inside was very nice-furniture, appliances, kitchen utensils, dishware, bedding and towels. I really appreciated the hiking guide with the map-nice touch. And we loved the fire pit as well. I thought it was odd that Jehovah’s Witnesses showed up on the doorstep our first morning there since we were a few miles outside of Effie, and even further away from where I saw their church in Big Fork. Other than that weird encounter, my friend and I were extremely satisfied with the accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

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

Effie Stay

The property was very cute and comfortable! The kids enjoyed having the swings and the screened in porch was great for sitting with a book and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bob & Kali Barlau

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We're a husband and wife duo with a growing family of our own, and a heart for people to get away and create some memories here in northern MN! We hope you feel the peace and beauty that we do while you're here :)

Why they chose this property

Our favorite parts about this property are:
-40 acres of beautiful trails that look gorgeous any time of year
-Open concept floorplan, great for spending time together as a group!
-Deep tub for relaxing bubble baths
-No internet! Yes, really. When we spend time here, we look forward to unplugging and being present with each other and the space we're in. (Service for your phone may come in and out, we usually can send and receive texts if patient. The Effie Cafe is 5 minutes away and has service you can tap into.)

What makes this property unique

Our favorite parts about this property are:
-40 acres of beautiful trails that look gorgeous any time of year
-Open concept floorplan, great for spending time together as a group!
-Deep tub for relaxing bubble baths
-No internet! Yes, really. When we spend time here, we look forward to unplugging and being present with each other and the space we're in. (Service for your phone may come in and out, we usually can send and receive texts if patient. The Effie Cafe is 5 minutes away and has service you can tap into.)

Languages:

English

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