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Ruby's Red Door Retreat on Swenson Lake welcomes you to serenity

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pennock, MN
  • Sibley State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lake Florida
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Green Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Benson Municipal Airport (BBB)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Ruby's Red Door Retreat on Swenson Lake welcomes you to serenity

Relax at our peaceful Swenson Lake jretreat, a Scandinavian-style cabin just 10 mi from New London/Spicer. Enjoy 150 ft of private lakeshore with dock. Kitchen/living/dining areas offer stunning lake views, cozy wood stove, and Wi-Fi for remote work. Sleeps 5 with queen bed, bunk beds, and sleeper sofa. Screen porch, fire pits, hammock, grill, and yard games await outdoors. Nearby lakes, parks and trails offer year-round fun. Garage with bikes, fishing gear, kayaks and more provided.

The space
Kitchen/Dining/Living rooms have amazing lake views to watch the sunset, enjoy the snow falling, listen to the loons or watch the deer pass by. The kitchen is fully stocked for all of your cooking and entertainment needs. Cozy up on the couch to watch a movie. Build a fire in the wood burning stove for those chilly mornings and evenings. Play board games, cards or do a puzzle on the dining table for 4. Working remotely is perfect with fiber optic Wi-Fi.

Bedroom 1 has a calming and relaxing feel. A comfortable queen bed that sleeps 2 and blackout shades are waiting for you to have an amazing night’s sleep. Bedroom 2 has a fun theme any kid or adult would want to rest easy after a long day. A twin bed and a twin bunk bed that sleeps 3. The living room has a sectional sleeper sofa that folds into a twin bed for 1.

The bathroom is light and bright and has bath/hand towels and washcloths for each guest. TP and extra bathroom essentials provided.

Laundry room has brand new washer and dryer for your extended stay. Detergent and dryer balls provided.

The screen porch is perfect for your morning coffee or to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening.

With over an acre of land, there is plenty of space to relax. Gather around the two fire pits with an abundance of firewood for you to use. Play yard games, relax in the hammock with the lake breeze or take a bike ride. Grill a meal on the gas grill and enjoy on the shaded picnic table.

There are several lakes, golf courses, restaurants, coffee shops, quaint shops, breweries, parks and trails to experience. Glacial Lakes State Trail, Sibley State Park and Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center just to name a few to bike, hike, snowmobile, snowshoe and cross country ski. Enjoy Ruby’s RED DOOR Retreat year round!

Guest access
You will have access to the garage which store 3 adult bikes and 2 youth bikes *helmets not provided* fishing poles, tackle box and a space to clean fish. Access to shed full of yard games, 3 adult life jackets, extra propane tank for gas grill and lighter for fire pit.

Other things to note
This is a cabin in rural Minnesota where you will find a nice break from the hustle and bustle of city life. There are friendly neighborhood dogs and cats who like to come and visit. This cabin is not child-proofed. *Remember, this is a lake cabin. There will be bugs, spider webs, animals, tree mess and whatever comes with lake-life around the property and cabin. Mid to late summer the lake can have some algae/mossy areas along the lakeshore due to changing weather conditions. It will change from day to day* *Waiver of liability* Guest agrees to conditions upon booking. By booking, you accept personal responsibility for safety and assume the risk of use of kayaks and all water activities. Ruby’s RED DOOR Retreat is not responsible for accidents, injuries or death caused by use of these amenities.

Property manager

DesiRae Feldhauser
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 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please remove your shoes at the front door and do not wear inside the cabin.
No smoking anything-inside or outside. Violation will a $250 fine

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Pennock

Pennock is home to this cabin. The Barn Theatre and Mikkelson Collection Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Big Kahuna Fun Park and Little Crow Country Club.
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Pennock, MN

What's nearby

  • Swan Lake - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Sibley State Park - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Lake Florida - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Spicer City Park - 19 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Green Lake - 20 min drive - 23.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Middle Fork Cafe - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruby's Red Door Retreat on Swenson Lake welcomes you to serenity pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Ruby's Red Door Retreat on Swenson Lake welcomes you to serenity?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruby's Red Door Retreat on Swenson Lake welcomes you to serenity?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ruby's Red Door Retreat on Swenson Lake welcomes you to serenity located?

Situated in Pennock, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Swan Lake, Lake Florida and Middle Lake. Sibley State Park and Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina G.

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

Lake Cottage weekend

Meet up with adult children for a weekend. Very well appointed, warm and cozy. Fireplace was an added plus. Great screened in porch (sorry it wasn't warm enough to use it). Comfortable furniture. Wildlife abound even heard a loon in March!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

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

Girls weekend

Cute cabin clean and comfortable. A nice get away with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney G.

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

Anniversary getaway

The cabin was a perfect getaway to celebrate our 35th anniversary. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and all the personal touches. The decor was perfect and we were greeted with a gift of flowers and sweets in honor of our special day. It was truly a one of a kind stay and experience! We were also able to bring our small senior dog along which we really appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy K.

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

Peaceful retreat

Myself and two friends enjoy winter hiking and look for a cute, quiet and clean place to come back to at the end of the day. This place was a solid match for it all! Very clean, quiet and cozy. We especially enjoyed building a fire in the wood stove each evening after a long day of cold hiking and watching and listening to the Trumpeter Swans on the lake. It was a small space but was comfortable for the three of us and the host has made excellent use of the space. I would rent again for myself as a solo retreat or bring my two young boys. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Quiet, cozy lake side getaway

Adorable cottage on a spacious, well maintained private property. Lakeshore access with a nice dock, kayaks & paddle board. The lake is small and private and very quiet & peaceful. The cottage is neat & snug. Charming decor & thoughtfully appointed with all the little amenities you need. Beautiful screen porch! I love that firewood is provided for the indoor wood burning stove & the outdoor fire pit. A perfect retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Perfect Lake Cabin

This was exactly what I pictured as a perfect stay at a lake cabin. It was clean and updated very well. The host had everything you could want: snacks, tea, coffee, condiments in the fridge, extras of everything you might need and forgot to pack. The view through the trees out to the lake is beautiful. There was plenty of firewood for the inside stove and, if it wasn't winter, for the firepit also.I truly can't say enough about how accommodating and nice the owner is. She went out of her way to prep the cabin for my family and our pups. They all felt very special. Everyone in the family wants to come back in the summer and again next winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by DesiRae Feldhauser

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English

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