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"Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres

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Enjoy the comfort and beauty of the inside and the awesome adventure outside.
We added a porch! Perfect for coffee in the morning or watching the sunset.
Exterior
Summer flowers
And a new back deck! Bench made from trees on the property.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Stewartville, MN
  • Place, Root River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Deer Creek Speedway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Apache Mall
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Upstairs bedroom/office

1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"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.
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About the neighborhood

Stewartville

Located in Stewartville, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery and Salem Glen Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Quarry Hill Nature Center and Root River. Traveling with kids? Consider Olmsted County Fairgrounds and Rochester Art Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding, ice skating, and snowmobiling.
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Stewartville, MN

What's nearby

  • Root River - 6 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Marcus Rochester Cinema - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Deer Creek Speedway - 11 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery - 13 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Apache Mall - 14 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Los Arcos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cabin Coffee Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bungalow was clean and is a beautiful rental. Barb provided great communication and even went out of her way to check on us when inclement weather popped up. Would highly recommend a stay at the Bungalow.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very nice and had all the amenities it advertises
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

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

Relaxing stay

It was a perfect location and a very relaxing visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2024
So happy you enjoyed! My goal is to make your visit amazing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melodie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very clean, well stocked home. The kitchen has all the tools need, working coffee pot, and microwave. The shampoo and conditioner was provided, along with plenty of toilet paper, Kleenex, and hand soaps. The host was easy to communicate with and quick to respond. I enjoyed the quiet stay while I had my appointments throughout the week. I would definetly stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2026
We are very happy you enjoyed your stay. Please visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarod F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet retreat! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weather was warm for Feb in MN so grounds were soggy and did not allow us to hike and explore the trails on the property. House was clean and all amenities required were found in bathrooms and kitchen. We enjoyed exploring Rochester finding several great dining spots. Hope to return in summer to experience the surroundings of this unique hideway log house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 28, 2026
I am happy you enjoyed your stay. I hope to see you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D H.

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

Nice home in private area

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed Jane. You are a wonderful guest and we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LINDA D.

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

Great stay, wish we could have stayed longer

Beautiful place, nice setting, lovely trails
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2021
Such a pleasure to host you, Linda!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Remote Hideaway

The cabin was very quiet and peaceful. We would certainly stay again if the opportunity arose.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2025
Thank you, Jane. We were pleased to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great Location

It is very nice and peaceful place
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 1, 2024
Thank you for being a great guest! You are welcome back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! You are welcome to come again.
Verified

8/10 Good

dave k.

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

Bungalow stay

Very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

Vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolynn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as listed. Cozy and inviting, clean and well stocked. Easy communication with Barb.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2025
So happy you enjoyed! We always want to make your experience match or exceed your expectations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Wonderful weekend away

We enjoyed our time at The Bungalow tremendously. The space was very comfortable, the kitchen was very well equipped, our host made us feel at home, and the trails and proximity to our animal neighbors were delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2022
Thanks for being a great guest. Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

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

Family time

Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Wonderful getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at the Bungalow! Great location for a quiet getaway weekend. Great trails for walking. Kids enjoyed feeding Chocolate apples and petting Zippy. Wonderful stay. Would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 10, 2024
So happy you enjoyed it! Come see us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Enjoyable and Quiet Getaway

We spent 3 days at the property and really enjoyed the peaceful and quiet atmosphere. It was a nice "refresh" for a busy family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2022
We enjoyed hosting you and are happy it was a good refresh for you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy G.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Beautiful property, serene escape & great place to bring your dogs! Hope to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2024
So happy you enjoyed your stay at the bungalow
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Peaceful setting

Great property for six adults. We enjoyed the house and property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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