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Osage Schoolhouse: Renovated, Sleeps 23, Spacious and Comfortable

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Interior
Living area
Living area
Room
Dining area with beverage center and second refrigerator

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 25464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Osage, MN
  • Two Inlets State Forest
    17 min drive
  • Itasca State Park
    43 min drive
  • Detroit Lake
    48 min drive
  • Detroit Lakes, MN (DTL)
    40 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Airplane Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

A Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Automobile Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bicycle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunkroom 1 - lower level

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bunkroom 2 - lower level

1 Single Bunk Bed

Motorcycle Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Upper Level - off living room

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Lower Level Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Bath 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Restroom 1

Toilet

Main Level Restroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Osage Schoolhouse: Renovated, Sleeps 23, Spacious and Comfortable

Fully renovated in 2015, this former school house is the perfect gathering place for large groups of friends, family, or coworkers. It has lots of table space for games, crafts, viewing trail maps, and planning your next business venture. Enjoy the big screen TV and Wi-Fi or take advantage of the many outdoor recreation options in the area. Osage Schoolhouse has plenty of space to eat, sleep, and play!

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS...... 5 bedrooms and 2 bunk rooms, 16 beds sleep 23, plus room for portable child beds, with 3 full baths and 2 half baths. Linens and towels are provided as well as a washer and drier.

DINING & KITCHEN...... The dining area seats 32 at four large tables and a bar height counter. Additional seating for 8 in adjoining room. The kitchen is designed for large groups and includes two refrigerators, two ovens, a five-burner stove, with tons of pans/dishes and space to work. There is a third refrigerator on the lower level and a propane grill on the deck, with 2 picnic tables outside.

LIVING ROOMS..... Huge main floor living room has comfortable seating, large wall TV, DVD, board games, desk, computer, printer, and more. The lower level has a second living area.

Wi-Fi and plenty outlets to charge your devices.

Gas, snacks, liquor, dinning, auto and ATV/snowmobile repair, post office, church, boat landing, beach, and picnic shelter are all available right in Osage with groceries and everything else available in Park Rapid (10 miles) and Detroit Lakes (35 miles).

Snowmobile/ATV trails and the Lake Country Scenic Byway connect to the parking lot which is large enough for 12 vehicles plus trailers.

Hike, bike, fish, hunt, ATV, snowmobile, motorcycle, and other recreation options are available at:
...... Straight Lake (0.3 miles)
...... Smokey Hills State Forest (2 miles)
...... Two Inlets State Forest (4 miles)
...... The Heartland Trail (10 miles)
...... North Country National Scenic Trail (16 miles)
...... Tamarac National wildlife Refuge (17 miles)
...... Paul Bunyan State Forest (30 miles)
...... Itasca State Park (32 miles)

More information is available on our website OsageSchoolhouse(dot)com

Keywords: Vacation Home, Year-Around, Weekend, Renovated, Spacious, Osage, Park Rapids, Itasca, Groups, Reunions, Teambuilding, Retreats, Wedding Parties, ATV, Snowmobile, Motorcycle, Hike, Hunt, Fish, Swim, Scrapbook, Quilt, Crafts, Games, Wi-fi, Air Conditioning, Trailer Parking,

Property manager

Merrily Karel
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 1:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You are required to clean your own dishes, cookware, and refrigerators before departure.
Otherwise, a cleaning fee will be charged at a rate of $32/hour. This would include any excessive disorder or cleaning issues.

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
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

Osage

Located in Osage, this holiday home is on a lake. Skoe Park and Headwaters Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Two Inlets State Forest and Red Bridge Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Osage, MN

What's nearby

  • Two Inlets State Forest - 17 min drive
  • Character Challenge Course - 23 min drive
  • Itasca State Park - 43 min drive
  • Lake Itasca - 45 min drive
  • Detroit Lake - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osage Bait & Tackle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cindy Q's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lush Lola's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Osage Schoolhouse: Renovated, Sleeps 23, Spacious and Comfortable pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Osage Schoolhouse: Renovated, Sleeps 23, Spacious and Comfortable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Osage Schoolhouse: Renovated, Sleeps 23, Spacious and Comfortable?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Osage Schoolhouse: Renovated, Sleeps 23, Spacious and Comfortable located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Two Inlets State Forest, Hubbard County Historical Museum and Red Bridge Park. Fresenius Medical Care at St Joseph North and CHI St. Joseph's Health are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WW 2024
Our group of friends have had an annual women's weekend starting in 1987. We have had 12-30 ladies join us over the years. This year we decided to stay at Osage and everything was perfect with everything we may need within walking distance. The house had towels, a Blackstone, crockpots, cooking utensils, appliances, soap, and bathroom toiletries. It met all our needs and beyond!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Gathering
This place is great for large family gatherings with different age groups. So many choices for activities. Plenty of sleeping spaces and a very large eating area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Everything needed was provided. The manager was an angel . It was a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!
This is a beautiful home with so much character! Our family enjoyed it so much. There was plenty of space to spread out, tons of towels and extra blankets. Very close to nice parks and the Osage Beach. We would recommend this unique, beautiful home to families/big groups!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time!
We loved the stay! The property was amazing and we would absolutely stay again! The only item to update is check out time, online it says 1 pm but at the location all over the house it says 11am, so just a note to update that. Beautiful place, lake just down the street, dishes and cooking items there for us to use, comfy beds! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sibling ATV trip
Great place to stay. ATV trails left from the parking lot. Gas and food across the street. Place was amazing. Everything you would need and more. Tv satellite was not working but wasn’t much time for that anyways. Would recommend to everyone to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary J., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Week in MN Lake Country
Our 2nd time at the Osage Schoolhouse for a family event was terrific. Four families from different directions arrived to a well-appointed and beautifully decorated place for 14 of us to enjoy each other's company, swim in Straight Lake, cook, play games, visit Itasca State Park, and engage in highly competitive mini golf at nearby Park Rapids. Lynda was great getting us checked in, everything was clean, orderly, and well stocked, from the ice cubes to the spice cupboard. The kitchen is spacious, well equipped, and there is a Blackstone Griddle available on the deck for outdoor cooking. The kids and teenagers had a fun time playing lawn games in the yard. I had a couple ZOOM business meetings during our stay, and the WIFI worked great, even with many of us on it at times. The grocery and liquor stores less than a rock throw away as well as the OBT are convenient for an impulse need or something forgotten at home. We would definitely recommend and reuse this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great family venue.
It accommodates a large family with all age groups. Plenty of space for meals and sleeping. Many activities in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott-Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent gathering space for large group
Unique place with sleeping arrangements for 23. Huge kitchen area well stocked. Lots of room for people to gather both upstairs and downstairs. Straight lake, which is nearby was also very nice as we brought a boat. Members of our group said they’d be willing to come here again we gathered as a large family get together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Experience!
The host was amazing! She met us at the property and walked us through answering any questions we had. The house was exactly as described and extremely clean. We had 20 people staying at the house for my sons wedding. There was lots of room for everyone! They also had lots of extras like games and toys for the kids. They even had a pantry with staples just in case we needed something when we were cooking. Check out process was easy. I would definitely recommend this property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven and Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Osage Schoolhouse
Very spacious which allows our group of 14 to spread out and have lots of fun! Our second stay here and the grandkids loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Menahga wedding review
We arrived and checked in and found the extremely well stocked kitchen suited our needs perfectly. We made lunch for the bride and groom to be and their friends and family and the made dinner. The road outside is busy but inside the School house it was barely audible. The bathrooms were clean and functional. The beds were comfortable. The entertainment systems were easily accessed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H., Walker, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Gathering
This is our third time staying at the school house. This is the perfect spot to host our gathering with ample room for eating, playing games, hanging out and sleeping. We love the outdoor space for outside games, the quiet neighborhood for morning walks, the next door grocery store for forgot items, the comfortable beds, and the three fridges to hold everything. We will continue to make this our annual gathering spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing large family rental
From prior to checking in through the duration of our stay out expectations were far exceeded! The house was large enough for our family vacation of 20 and the location was perfect. A playground and beach within walking distance and plenty of indoor activities for the rainy times! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Time
Our multiple stays here have always been awesome. There is plenty of sleeping spaces for a large group and the kitchen/eating area is very large. There is plenty to do for all age groups. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Royce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding family gathering place!
Clean and well stocked. Large eating area and family room. Osage Lion’s beach a short walk away. Linda, the manager, was extraordinarily responsive. She gave us a tour at the start and even showed up that night to fix a minor problem. When severe weather threatened, she showed exceptional concern for our safety. (She is originally from Kansas and knows severe weather.) This is the place to be for a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OMG!!! This place is above and beyond amazing. Clean, spacious, and cute as heck!!!
Everything about this place is absolutely perfect!! We absolutely cannot wait to go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For A Wonderfully Vacation
We have not had all of my 3 daughters their husbands and their kids together on a real vacation forever so for Christmas last year I said that this was their Christmas present me. They all want to go again they loved the place and everyone for all long really good!! We will be booking again!! LOVED IT
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARK M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LAST WEEKEND VISIT
Our stay was excellent. The property owner was great to deal with. Had everything we needed for meal prep and cooking. The building could sleep a battalion...... Would recommend this place all day, any day. Mark
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowmobile Club trip
The schoolhouse was amazing. Such a well restored old building with well-preserved touches of the past in a totally modern and spacious layout. Giant kitchen with all the equipment you can imagine. Large living and dining areas. Right on the snowmobile trail with easy access to gas station & food. Plenty of parking. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our large family loved the Schoolhouse
The Schoolhouse was the perfect place for our family to gather for the holidays. It is beautifully decorated and cozy, with extensive kitchen facilities, toys and books, and fully stocked with bed linens, towels, and even shampoo. The host was attentive and very helpful, and we definitely recommend it as the perfect place for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place for huge family getaway!
The place is wonderful, huge, and well stocked for our Christmas gathering. Plenty of room, everyone had an memorable fun at the schoolhouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Our Stay at the Schoolhouse!
Our group of 10 (3 generations) had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Osage Schoolhouse! The property is beautifully maintained, super clean, and stocked with anything and everything we could have needed to have a comfortable stay. The communication with the property manager was very smooth. She was friendly, informative, and responsive. One of the kids in our group said, “I wish we could live here forever.” We would all recommend this VRBO in a heartbeat and hope to return some day!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nichi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place!
This was our second year of many to come staying at the school house. It is such a neat place and stocked with every amenity you could need. They are so accommodating! Getting to the beach is an easy five minute walk. There were 16 of us there and the house is so large, it wasn't crowded at all. We love the Osage Schoolhouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H., Walker, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
This was our second stay for a family reunion. It was perfect the first time so we were excited to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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