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Scandia Forest Lodge - Near State Parks, Stillwater, and Taylors Falls

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A large, two-story house with a steeply pitched roof, a prominent chimney, and a covered porch with wooden railings.
A wooden staircase leading to a dining area with a view of trees outside.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.
A cozy living room with two chairs, a small table, and a sofa. There are large windows with curtains, a lamp, and a view of outdoor furniture.
A living room with a dark brown sofa, patterned cushions, a large window, and a view of a deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Scandia, MN
  • Place, Saint Croix River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, William O'Brien State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rustic Roots
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Princess Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Ski Lodge Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

The Game Room Pullout

1 Double Sofa Bed

The Lower Level Guest Room

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower-level Guest Bathroom

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

Main Level Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

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

Upstairs Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Scandia

Located in Scandia, this holiday home is in a rural area. Rustic Roots and Ironwood Golf Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway and River's Edge Apple River Campground. Travelling with kids? Consider Apple River Hideaway, or check out an event or a game at Skydive Forest Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Scandia, MN

What's nearby

  • Lilleskogen Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Falls Creek Science and Natural Area - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Saint Croix River - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • William O'Brien State Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Rustic Roots - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Log Cabin Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bizzy Bean - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pete's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Scandia Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pottings - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandia Forest Lodge - Near State Parks, Stillwater, and Taylors Falls pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Scandia Forest Lodge - Near State Parks, Stillwater, and Taylors Falls?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandia Forest Lodge - Near State Parks, Stillwater, and Taylors Falls on 30 Oct 2026 start from £2,276, 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.

How much is parking at Scandia Forest Lodge - Near State Parks, Stillwater, and Taylors Falls?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Scandia Forest Lodge - Near State Parks, Stillwater, and Taylors Falls?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scandia Forest Lodge - Near State Parks, Stillwater, and Taylors Falls?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Scandia Forest Lodge - Near State Parks, Stillwater, and Taylors Falls located?

This family-friendly Scandia holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Falls Creek Science and Natural Area, Lilleskogen Park and Saint Croix River. Rutstrum Wildlife Management Area and Rustic Roots are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property (pictures don’t do it justice) and great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property Inside and out was beautiful. Great location for having a wedding at Rustic Roots. Would love to come back and explore the area more beautiful in the fall
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic private and safe getaway. No concerns the entire stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect for our stay and as advertised! Owner was a joy to work with and very accommodating for our family. Would definitely recommend and return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this stunning property. From fabulous hosts to comfortable accommodations, interesting architectural and Scandinavian details, this home can't be beat. Our family loved our time in Scandia and had a great time at the Chisago triathlon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family stay, with delightful, helpful host. The house is beautifully designed, and very well equipped with children’s toys, and more. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, spacious home in lovely, wooded setting. The home is ideal if attending a wedding at Redeemed Farm (which we did) or if you want quiet, comfortable time away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Girls Weekend

This house was perfect for our annual girls weekend! Lots of room. Great proximity to wineries and Taylor's Falls. The host was especially helpful with sharing information about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely forest hideaway

Beautiful home - well furnished and equipped, we weren’t in need of anything. Spacious and a lot of seating areas. And close to amenities in surrounding towns. Susan was very gracious and friendly. Very good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home with very responsive and kind hosts. They were able to help us make chaotic plans manageable with their flexibility. Thank you so very much for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful house!

Our family was in town for a wedding, and we stayed at this property. It was just perfect for us. We were able to host brunches for extended family with plenty of room, and we could spread out when we needed some down time. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

gorgeous getaway

The house is beautiful, well decorated but still able to function for a family. It had all of the necessary items we needed for meals and lots of options for sleeping. Was in the country but they provided games, movies and many entertainment items to keep everyone occupied
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl Cousins Getaway

We had a group of 10 women and really enjoyed how comfortable and inviting the home is. It was easy to relax anywhere in the house, as well as have all of us sit around the table to play games. We were a short drive away from lots of things to do, and also took walks down the road. Great place; would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the pleasure of staying in this beautiful home for a friend's getaway. Susan provided plenty of wonderful recommendations, including the must-go-to Slattengren Farms. The home was spacious, clean and comfortable and perfect for spending time together as a group of breaking off for some quiet time. I only wish the weather had been more cooperative so we could have used the fire pit and porch to their full extent. Would love to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in a lovely location

Six friends who have been doing "girls" trips for 25 years enjoyed this lovely home. One of the group remarked that the pictures don't do the house justice - it is even lovelier than the pictures, and one of our best rentals! Every room was well stocked with anything you need - shampoo, lotion, soap, tissues, coffee, tea, etc. Susan was very easy to communicate with and responded quickly to any questions, along with offering restaurant suggestions, etc. We really enjoyed the Gammelgarden Museum in Scandia, and the Rustic Roots winery views are beautiful! A quiet setting in the woods, but still close to Stillwater, Osceola and other towns for activities. We would definitely recommend this location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was an amazing space for family members to spend quality time together. Sue was very responsive and answered all of our questions. We were lucky to see deer eating in the evenings, bunnies nibbling in the mornings and the sound of peaceful that only nature can deliver.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to spend a quiet, relaxing weekend! Especially loved spending time on the screen porch and large deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Home

The home, location and communication were spectacular. Our stay, for an extended weekend, included hiking and sites in the area. As our home base, we couldn't have been more satisfied. Plenty of space, georgeous interior and property, and all of the amenities. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house was beautiful, welcoming and comfortable.

The house and surrounding area was beautiful and secluded. I would love to stay there in the fall when you could enjoy the outdoors a bit more. Everything you would need was available! Loved the complimentary bottle of wine from the nearby winery. Only recommendation - state that there are cats/dogs where it is easily seen. This was my first time using a VRBO and didn’t dig dip to see that. So partly my fault! We would most definitely stay here again! Strongly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Getaway

I booked this for a guys’ weekend for my husband and his friends. The location was beautiful, great hiking nearby, and it was a gorgeous house. The host was wonderful to work with as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Our stay was fantastic. House is beautiful and very secluded. Plenty of room for a large family and house has everything you could need. We really enjoyed our stay traveling for our daughters wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Scandia Beauty

The house and surroundings are beautiful. The porches are great for board games and family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such an Amazing Find

We could not have asked for a better place to spend the weekend. The house is gorgeous, the property is great and we spent hours in the morning drinking coffee on the screened in patio. Sue was great with communication and we got a lot of great recommendations from her. We highly suggest going to Rustic Roots winery! Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property. Well kept.

We had a great experience staying at this property. It is well kept and fully stocked with lots of things. Susan, the host, was wonderful. Very attentive and quick to respond. I definitely recommend this property. We would book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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