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Star-Gazer LOTR Treehouse. Mordor corner.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 644 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Upsala, MN
  • Place, Goose Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Birch Lake
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪70 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.

Star-Gazer LOTR Treehouse. Mordor corner.

This treehouse-like structure sits atop a hill in rural Minnesota. It contains 53 windows to bring the outside in: stained glass, leaded glass, and skylights. The floor is comprised of wood rounds and the grout is scattered with colored mica. A spiral staircase leads to a loft. On the main floor is a full kitchen, a gathering space, a gas fireplace, and a queen Murphy bed. A dumbwaiter brings guests luggage up to the top. A secret garden lies below: an enclosed space, it holds a fire pit and a fountain. Snow shoes and sleds are provided for winter.

Also on the land, visit our Mordor corner, featuring the great eye of Sauron, fun signs and warnings, and a surprise when you open the Mor Door.
You'll find features such as 1 hot tub at this holiday home. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, fireplace and balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 13.9 miles (22.3 km) from Mississippi River and 6.8 miles (10.9 km) from Eagle Mountain
Star-Gazer LOTR Treehouse. Mordor corner. offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 478 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Must sign waiver to use hot tub.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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: No more than two: dogs or cats.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: If supervised.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only.

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

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Star gazer Sky Cabin
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Star-Gazer LOTR Treehouse. Mordor corner. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and fun experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lita H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend staying here for anyone who wants a special/magical getaway. My husband and I absolutely loved it here. It was so magical and you could see all the work and love put into it. The hosts were truly great. Bonus...there is tons to do in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Renae R.

Liked: Cleanliness
I liked the lord of the rings theme and the extra amenities like the zipline and hot tub. I loved the welcome sign in scrabble and the eggs and bread gifts. Cute touch. We had alot of trouble getting stove to work and knobs kept falling off so that part was frustrating to try and figure out. The ziplining was fun but a little dangerous. My kids almost hit end of platform. Maybe a longer platform would fix this. Overall it was decent even though it was a little overpriced in my opinion. But i liked that it was themed and close to home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful Retreat

We loved our quiet weekend here! I hope we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L., Richfield, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway for the family

My partner and I brought our 5 & 10 year old girls to the tree house cabin for a weekend getaway from the twin cities area. We loved how close the area is to the cities, making it an easy drive with kids after the school and work day. But what made the place amazing was how magical it was, and all the extra touches that didn’t get described in the listing. There were so many fun little places to explore on the property and in the cabin that we were delighted the entire time. I think my only disappointment was that it was incredibly cold out with a lot of snow on the ground and the hot tub is adjacent to the owner’s home which is a good distance from the cabin. Because of this, we decided to forgo the hot tub since it would mean trekking back to the cabin across a large field of snow while wet(and with young kids). Perhaps next time we will come without the little ones. On a positive note, we hadn’t realized our cabin came with a sauna under it! I could go into a lot of detail about all of the fun ways in which the owners made our stay warm and welcoming and perfect but I think it would be much better to just insist you try it for yourself, you will not be disappointed. We can’t wait to come again and bring friends along.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Getaway

We were intrigued with the history of the property. It was intriguing and quaint property. Kids enjoyed the wide range of board games and the mini zip line. Would love to go back in the fall when the leaves change colors.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

August

Fantastic place. I’ll be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and pleasant

The Stargazer was cozy, simple, and quiet. Our family enjoyed our stay and would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Rick O.

Inaccurate Description

There truly are so many things to like about this property. It is very unique and unlike any place I have ever stayed; however, we were disappointed in the overall experience with the space being so small. The website states there are two bedrooms with 2 full beds and a twin hideabed/loveseat. The whole space is open so not much sleeping privacy. There were 2 full beds and then a reclining sofa and not much space to move with 3 adults and a dog. The grounds were beautiful and we enjoyed sitting on the large deck, though it is very close to the highway so there was a lot of traffic noise. While this is a cozy stay for 1 or 2 people, more than that is cramped and uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jade V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great charm. Bad beds.

There is an endless number of things that are amazing about this property but unfortunately we were unable to stay both nights due to how poor the beds were in our location. It was beautiful, it was romantic, and there were a lot of things about that place that made us want to go back but unless the beds are upgraded we will not be able to return. We had a very difficult time sleeping and the amount of back pain that we experienced throughout the night only grew worse and by the next morning we could barely move. I'm really hoping that the owners take this opportunity to invest in better mattresses so that one day we can come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

We had a nice time at this unique property. There were so many artistic touches that we noticed something new constantly. Would recommend for anyone who wants a nice quiet get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet

A perfect, relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Getaway

From the time we booked our stay to leaving the property, we had an excellent experience. Jill and Joan welcomed us with personalized greetings and made sure we had everything we needed. They responded promptly when we had questions and made sure we knew they were available. The history of this place is incredible and we will forever hold the memory of fhe weekend we spent. Thank you so much Jill and Joan!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin P., Eden prairie mn USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical

My boys and I stayed here for thanksgiving and had a relaxing, magical weekend exploring the treehouse, greeting the chickens and relaxing in the hot tub. The hosts had special touches that made this getaway memorable and fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent and unique place to stay.

We loved the experience, it was a nice relaxing night a place to clear my head. Wish we stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful peaceful refuge

The treehouse was absolutely enchanting. Attention to detail is amazing. Jill and Joan are super sweet and accommodating. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

We would recommend this stay for anyone looking for a magical place to relax and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bliss

This was the perfect place to relax and unwind - it could not have been more magical or relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Weekend Away

This place is truly a gem. We really enjoyed the treehouse and fully took advantage of the sauna! The dogs loved the ability to look out the lower placed windows! You won’t regret staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical getaway

This is a wonderful place to get away and recharge. The space is decorated with unexpected and creative touches that make it feel truly unique. Jill & Joan are thoughtful hosts who go above & beyond to make everyone feel welcome and cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stargazer Review

We had wonderfully superb visit to the Stargazer Treehouse! We stayed abnormally long (1week) but it accommodated us perfectly for a family of 4 with two dogs. We were able to create a perfect full Thanksgiving meal and enjoyed the time together! The property was fantastic and we enjoyed sauna, hot tub and zip line. We highly recommend and WILL be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet C., Minneapolis, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Bilbo & Frodo approved!

Magical! It felt as if I was living within the pages of a Tolkien's book. This little home has lots of character - whimsy, charm, artistry, comfort - an inviting and cozy retreat, the kind you want to curl up by the fire with a good book. It is also an intrigue in architecture and a lesson in how one can live efficiently in a tiny space. Incorporating elements of nature and up-cycled objects made this house a one-of-a-kind place to stay. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks Jill & Joan for your kindness and thoughtfulness.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Valerie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Joan was so friendly and inviting. My grandson loved the whole experience of sleeping in a treehouse

Would definitely refer friends and family here! Quiet area. Very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris L., Crosby, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

LOTR fantasies reignited

No square inch of space in the Stargazer was left boring. There are little phrases, knickknacks, carvings, etc all over to check out; even the floor was fun to look at! There are little surprises everywhere that make the experience more enjoyable. One of them being a keurig supplied with k-cups for an early morning coffee outside on the deck. Just lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place for Kids of All Ages

We just had a awesome weekend with our daughter and 3 grandsons. We have stayed at many VRBOs over the years and this was the most fun and truly unique experience by far. All three of our grandsons said can we come back again, please? Enough said. Thank you Joan and Jill.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021