Garden Lodging In A Peaceful Country Farm Setting ~ "Longspur" House

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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 13157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

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Carrington, ND

CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center
‪14 min drive‬
CrossRoads 18 Hole Golf Course
‪15 min drive‬
Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge
‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The home we call Longspur has 3 queen beds, 3 double beds, and one single bed. 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.

Property manager

Ann Hoffert

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

With permission only

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 4 total)

Dogs area $15 per night or $50 maximum per pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pets not allowed on any furniture. Guests are expected to remove dog feces in the yard. A damage claim will apply if these rules are not followed.

Guests are asked to remove all trash from the house into receptacles provided outside the home.

Guests are asked to have all of the dishes washed. Guests are asked to fold back the linens on any bed used.

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: With permission only

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

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

Carrington City Park - 11 min drive - 15.3 km
CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center - 14 min drive - 16.7 km
CrossRoads 18 Hole Golf Course - 15 min drive - 18.0 km
Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge - 27 min drive - 18.2 km
Dakota Sun Gardens & Winery - 37 min drive - 40.0 km

Restaurants

‪Bordulac Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Lodging In A Peaceful Country Farm Setting ~ "Longspur" House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Garden Lodging In A Peaceful Country Farm Setting ~ "Longspur" House ?

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Lodging In A Peaceful Country Farm Setting ~ "Longspur" House on 1 May 2025 start from AU$452.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Garden Lodging In A Peaceful Country Farm Setting ~ "Longspur" House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Lodging In A Peaceful Country Farm Setting ~ "Longspur" House ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Garden Lodging In A Peaceful Country Farm Setting ~ "Longspur" House located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Carrington City Park, Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge and CrossRoads 18 Hole Golf Course. Putnam House and CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jon Clarke W.

17 Nov 2024

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

Longspur

Was a great spot to stay. Would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Landon C.

6 Nov 2024

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

Conveniently located

Anne is a great host. We have stayed with her several times. The house is conventionally located and is always clean. We will be back again.

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

The

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Ann was great easy going. Property was very nice house and farm was very clean and tidy. Wish we would have found this place sooner.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary K.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

beautiful setting

Grounds were lovely and impeccably maintained. Secluded location, surrounded by fields that seem to go on forever. Gorgeous and peaceful. Property owner easy to work with. Appreciated her attentiveness to providing directions augmenting GPS, which sometimes cannot locate the property, given its isolated, rural location. Dwelling interior definitely has seen better days. Furniture was shabby and worn (couch with broken springs, etc), and appears not to have been updated in decades. Disappointing, especially for the price paid.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T., Armonk, NY

5 July 2023

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

Nice property

We had a nice stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie T.

16 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet getaway

This property is tucked away in a quiet, secluded spot. There is plenty of room, though the bedrooms and only bathroom in the main part of the house are pretty small. The best feature is the addition which is a large open room with three beds and a window air conditioner that opened up to the back yard with a nice patio, a grill and a burn pit. Also, it is nice that pets are allowed. Had the biting insects not been so bad we would have made use of the back yard. Also, The owner was very nice and easy to deal with. Perhaps we didn't arrive at the best time of year, because the ticks and mosquitoes made it unbearable to even be outside (not the owner's fault). The furniture was rather worn out, and the door knob fell off one of the bedroom doors. There were dirty dishes in the cupboard left behind by a previous tenant (perhaps no dishwasher was a struggle for someone). Having just the one bathroom made it difficult for my family but we knew that going in. There were plenty of towels, blankets and other necessities, as well as books and games. Wifi there worked well, and there was a small television in the livingroom. Overall, if you're looking for a camping type experience without the camping, this might be a good option.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

clyde w.

2 July 2022

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

A place to relax and free the mind.

Although not a traditional home was one of the better homes I have rented. Beautiful landscapes, friendly owner and so many new things to experience. I recommend this rental highly!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

30 June 2022

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

Wonderful farm and home

This home is in an ideal setting on a family farm. The home has plenty of sleeping spots and it has an interesting history. There are many bird species in the area - if you’re a birder - you’ll love it! Wished that we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tessa R., Montana

8 June 2022

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

Better

We sure enjoyed staying here! The kids loved being able to have wide open spaces to play! Ann is an awesome host!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

6 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

This property was perfect for us. We needed to cook our own meals and the full kitchen was wonderful. Host was super nice. Me, my husband and our kitty were very comfortable!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bj

27 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Three siblings traveled from tx to nd for a wedding. We usually cram 3-4 of us into a hotel room. When we were going to make the reservations we found this listing. It was a no brainer because we could each have our own room for the same price. It was nice to have our own kitchen also. Ann was very nice and grounds were beautiful! Little inconvient to go outside to use cell phone but not there fault or anything can do about it. Just increased the peace and quiet! Would do it again and told many family members at the wedding about it.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

12 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful property!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Sept 2021

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

Peace in Our Time

I live in the Black Hills and was escaping all the city-slicker tourists who are trashing the homes of the animals who live in the forest, as well as my home, with their noise, litter and utter disrespect for the planet. Longspur is a homey, fully furnished and comfortable place to stay. It is centrally located for driving to several destinations in eastern No Dak. My hostess greeted me, gave me an orientation, and then left me to my plans. The grounds and residences are immaculately, beautifully and charmingly kept. The hostess is a very interesting person in herself and her interests, offering brief chats, yet leaving me to my privacy. I would also like to get to know her better. And I am so thankful to find a place that welcomes cats, finding few cat-sitters available where I live.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jhannea R.

1 Aug 2021

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

Lovely rural setting

Lovely rural setting with gardens and walking paths. Ann was a wonderful hostess. Very clean and enjoyable home to stay in. Liked the historical repurposed buildings on the property too. Will recommend to family and friends!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

1 July 2021

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

Woke up to the singing of the song birds

Wonderful property with walking paths and gardens to make the stay extra special.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marty L.

14 June 2021

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

June Birding Trip to North Dakota

We wanted to do a birding trip to North Dakota and I am so glad we found Pipestem Creek because it was the perfect location to base our birding outings from. Ann was exceptionally helpful at finding us a birding guide. The 2 outings we had with our birding guide were outstanding and the guide helped us find a number of the targeted species we were looking for. Ann also suggested some nearby places where we could look for birds that were great places to go. Longspur was very comfortable, clean and quiet. It was nice to have a full kitchen with everything we needed to make our meals. Their property contains lots of lovely gardens and it was nice to have a bouquet of flowers on the kitchen table when we arrived. Ann is a wonderful hostess and I definitely recommend this property – as someone else mentioned, it is truly a hidden gem. I am hoping we can get back in the not-too-distant future for another stay and to explore more birding locations near Ann’s property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shari L.

6 May 2021

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

Cozy, comfortable, and welcoming!

We had a delightful time at Pipestem Creek. We rented both houses for a family reunion. Both homes were comfortable and very clean. We enjoyed the rural location. And we especially enjoyed seeing a moose each day as he roamed the nearby fields! We highly recommend Ann’s properties. We realized after we arrived that we had been there before when she sold edible bird feeders and houses! Collette the caretaker was delightful and helpful. Thank you so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

9 July 2020

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

Quiet, remote get-away

Quiet! We stayed here to escape 4th of July fireworks, because they terrify our dog. We were 10 miles out of Carrington, so we didn't hear any fireworks and all was calm. From here, you can enjoy day trips to the International Peace Garden, Devil's Lake, Fargo, Jamestown, and Grand Forks. The property contains lovely gardens and trails. Since we are elderly, our hostess graciously provided us the use of a golf cart so we could enjoy the manicured landscape. Ann is accommodating and never intrusive. She even called us because a thunderstorm was approaching to tell us where we could garage our car in the event of hail. The kitchen has more pots, pans, and skillets than we have at home. Everything we needed was available. A word to the wise. This is not a completely Verizon-friendly location, so be sure to set your phone to enable wi-fi calling and you might not even notice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Aug 2019

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

Pretty yard

Host was very hospitable, loaned us a golf cart to tour the grounds. There are a lot of flowers, even a bouquet on the table when we came in. Our only problem was finding the location when we used GPS. It was a very quiet place in which to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brian A.

20 Oct 2017

Duck Hunt

We found the lodging clean, warm, comfortable, and friendly. Ann had it well set up for the lodging and also cleaning our game. The extra shower in the home was very helpful though an extra toilet and vanity to go with that shower would be great. This was a nice upgrade for us from staying in a motel where space was always cramped. We would recommend Ann's place to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

24 Sept 2016

Delightful cottage in North Dakota

This is my second visit to Pipestem Creek and it was just as enjoyable the second time as it was the first. The gardens are beautiful and our hostess was delightful. Ann shared fresh fruits and veggies from her garden and anytime I needed something for the kitchen she was more than accommodating. I definitely recommend this hideaway in North Dakota, and we are already making plans to visit again!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

26 June 2016

Beautiful and Peaceful Country Stay

Perfect location for visiting relatives in Carrington, ND. We stayed in the Bobolink for five nights and it was perfect. Clean and spacious home. Kitchen had everything you need for full meal preparation. Nice private yard with a huge deck, grill and two picnic tables. We enjoyed our nightly walks after dinner around the property by the pond and through the wooded areas. Very peaceful place. Highly recommend Ann's hidden gem.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cari R.

13 July 2014

Wedding and Family.............

Hello.....My family and i stayed here....It was beautiful! We also had our wedding on the grounds! It was everything i could have asked for! There was 22 of us and between the two house lots of room and everyone was really comfortable. My sister and her boyfriend stayed in one of the cabins "the gift shop" and they loved it! It was so nice to have everything available to us to use and if we had any question or anything the owner were on site to help with whatever we needed! Would recommend for something as little as a vacation or bigger family reunion or wedding! We look forward to going back and enjoying some R & R!!

About the host

Hosted by Ann Hoffert

I moved with my husband and my 4 daughters to this property in 1986. It is the home and farm on which I grew up. While my husband managed the farm, I worked as a Nurse Practitioner until I started my own business on the farm. My business was called Pipestem Creek. Along with several employees, we manufactured hand-made edible birdfeeders which we sold on the wholesale gift market. Our marketing success culminated in a TV segment with Martha Stewart. I am now retired with the exception of hosting weddings and reunions and other guests on the farm. We spend our winters on the South Texas coast. My passions are my family, birding, swimming, and nature in general, among other things.

Why they chose this property

The home is in a very peaceful setting on our farm. We are very rural. In the summer, birdsong is abundant. There are hundreds of feet of walking trails through different habitat. The gardens are open to all guests and are beautiful all summer and fall.

What makes this property unique

Working farm setting with total access to extensive gardens and walking trails.

Languages:

English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

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Bedroom 4

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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