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"Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Interior
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Stewartville, MN
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mayo Clinic
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Mayo Civic Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres

Embark on your own "Walden Pond" adventure and be at one with nature amidst 44 private acres of serene woods with its own river running through it! You will really love it right now! Roads are always clear. Easy 20-minute drive to the Mayo Clinic. Each season brings its own magic: the fiery colors in fall, crunching through snow in the winter, new life in spring and sports and activities in the summer! The 2000 s.f. log home known as 'The Bungalow" offers a romantic fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, office/bedroom + huge entertainment room. The home is completely equipped with a full kitchen including a dishwasher. Hostess readily available. Enjoy complete privacy after a busy day, hang with friends or family, check on horseback riding at nearby Ironwoodsprings.com. Miles of marked hiking trails along the river. Check with host for special rates for 30 days or more.
This holiday home features laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 15 minutes by car from Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus and 7 minutes from Root River
"Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,002 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Pets that are well behaved and completely house broken are welcome . I charge a one-time fee of $35 for each pet.
Guests can check to see if early check in or late check out is available. We will accommodate you if possible.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Sorry no cats.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Babies and children are permitted

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

"walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres House
"walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres Stewartville
"walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres Stewartville

"Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roy E. B., Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness
The wooded acreage was beautiful with trails and river vistas to enjoy. The yard, patio, front porch, fire ring, fire wood, and grill were ours to use at will. The rooms themselves were comfortable and well kept. We greatly enjoyed our stay, and you will not find a more helpful and communicative host than Barb. We highly recommend the Bungalow!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate N.

Liked: Cleanliness

4women friends

Check in was easy. We parked a car in the very clean garage. Kitchen had everything we needed. Barb got back to us quickly with a question. The area is quiet and private with places to sit outdoors. You could see a horse next door at its stable. The area is beautiful and close to Rochester with its many good restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bungalow review

Efficient check-in. I received a detailed message via VRBO from owner a few days before arrival. The email contained all the information regarding the rental and surrounding area. The directions to the rental made it easy to find. This rental is handicapped accessible with no entry stairs, first floor bedroom and bathroom with easy shower entry. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and enjoying the quiet seclusion.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for family to gather! Lots of room for kids and adults. I brought food in, everything I needed was there to prepare meals. We had a wonderful time. Thank you very much for your hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Place with Space for Activities

We stayed here for a Girls Getaway, my mom and the three of us sisters. The VRBO was lovely inside and out and functional for all our activities. My mom uses a walker and the floors were level making it easy to get around. A couple days it was raining and storming, so we appreciated the use of the garage and that the VRBO manager kept us informed during the tornado warning. We also liked the central location between Rochester and Lanesboro.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote Hideaway

The cabin was very quiet and peaceful. We would certainly stay again if the opportunity arose.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day Getaway!

Beautiful accommodations, great communication, wonderful hiking, campfires and smores! Our third visit and we love it every time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway!

The Bungalow was just what our family needed, a few days away from the hustle and bustle. Really enjoyed the trails (went for walks at least twice a day) and the loft, for hanging out. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

D H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home in private area

Enjoyed our stay, good communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katja L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful nature

We had a wonderful stay and the dogs loved the trails in the woods. Chocolate, the neighbor’s horse was a sweetheart, as was Zippy the other neighbor’s dog! The space was great and we enjoyed having the loft to puzzle in and watch movies. We will be back:)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Miracle

Last minute pivot because family got sick. We found this lovely spot for our family of 5 and 2 mini dachshunds. So comfortable and spacious! We had a great Christmas at the Bungalow by the fire!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Really enjoyed the stay. It was very relaxing and a lot of fun
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Srenity

A beautiful home and setting
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend getaway with friends.

We were looking for a place for friends to meet for a weekend get-together. This place was perfect for us! The wooded setting was very nice and the house is still close enough to town to make things very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

We had a great time traveling the area and hiking the trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Setting

Stayed 3 weeks. It was wonderful. Especially liked the trails for hiking with our dog. It was close to Rochester and Stewartville had a nice grocery called Fareway. Also had a good place for pizza called 2 Brothers. My son liked the proximity to Anytime Fitness too.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim L., Lakewood

Liked: Cleanliness

LovelyGet Away

It was great, a big back yard. There was a front porch to sit and rock on, and additional seating out back. The property was well stock, we had everything we needed. Barb was great at answering all our question.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, Location

Great location, wonderful stay, So nice to be able to leave Mayo Clinic, and escape to a secluded hideaway. This is our second visit. Barb our host is a pleasure to work with. Would enjoy a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024