Come enjoy a relaxing vacation at our 34-acre estate! Great for families or for couples that want some peace and quiet. Enjoy many activities on the property and a close hike to Wild River State Park. The property boasts a 15 acre field that frequently has up to 100 deer grazing in the evening. Turkeys and Sandhill Cranes are regular visitors as well. You are welcome to hike the property searching for Morrell Mushrooms (we can point you in the right direction). The property comes with a garden that you are welcome to help yourself from that includes corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, peas, beans and more! The other side of the property has Shitake Mushrooms, plum and apple trees that you are welcome to harvest! Take a walk down the private gravel road and about a mile away you will be able to enter the state park. You can also drive there and park on the road to hike. Just a few miles from there is the main park entrance that has many hiking trails, horse trails and cross country skiing in the winter (on select days they rent skis). In the summer, kick back and enjoy the quiet of nature. An above-ground pool is available and often deer and wildlife walk by. Keep an eye out for the barn cats, as they spend time in the field mousing and doing their jobs! As the evenings cool off, feel free to have a fire. Sit in the backyard as the fireflies light up the fields and the frogs start singing in the nearby swamps. If you have horses, it is only a short trot down the road to enter the park which boasts miles of riding trails. We have roughly an acre of fenced-in pasture you are welcome to use, and the barn provides a lean-to for inclimate weather. Please let us know if you will be bringing horses so we can prepare the area. The fall is beautiful! The trees are changing color and you will be in the heart of some great leaf-looking! In the winter, head down to Wild River State Park and do some cross country skiing! Select winters they have snowshoeing as well. If you have your own set, you are welcome to use them about the property. In the spring, the baby animals are running around, flowers are blooming and everything is coming out of hibernation. Inside the house, enjoy several large screen televisions, including a theater room. Shut the shades, turn down the lights and watch a movie! In the basement is also a pool table and a bar to belly up to. The master bedroom is waiting for you with a king-size Tempur-Pedic mattress. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the master bath's freestanding tub. Each bedroom boasts a memory foam mattress to ensure a restful night after your day's adventures. Many unmentioned nearby activities include Wild Mountain Water Park and Ski Resort, Wild River Winery, Taylors Falls, Interstate Park, the pot holes, and much more! Feel free to drop us a message with any other questions. We do not know if we will complete the backyard landscaping/deck this year. Pricing reflects this.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Horses only - please contact us ahead of time
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours outside of the house are from 10 pm to 7 am. Feel free to be outside, just respect our neighbors with no loud music or yelling. Thanks!
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Property # 3974136vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Contact us for event pricing and rules
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 and a deadlock
About the area
North Branch
Located in North Branch, this holiday home is in a rural area. Folsom House and St. Croix Festival Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wild Mountain Winery and Wild Mountain. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
The Dug Out - 51 min drive
Wild River Bar & Grill - 16 min drive
Wolf Creek Bar - 57 min drive
Sunrise River Pub & Grill - 14 min drive
Suzy Q's Snowshoe Tavern - 51 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Quiet countryside escape! Nature, relaxation, adventure abound. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Quiet countryside escape! Nature, relaxation, adventure abound.?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet countryside escape! Nature, relaxation, adventure abound. on 9 May 2026 start from £271, 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.
Is Quiet countryside escape! Nature, relaxation, adventure abound. pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at Quiet countryside escape! Nature, relaxation, adventure abound.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Quiet countryside escape! Nature, relaxation, adventure abound.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Quiet countryside escape! Nature, relaxation, adventure abound. located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Saint Croix River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Wild River State Park and Wild Mountain Winery. Wild Mountain is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) away.
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This location was very nice, about 10-15 minutes away from the cities but far enough in the country for peace & quiet. There is a deck currently being built which will be a great addition to watch sunsets or sun raises. Due to the weather we were not able to find the garden, pool, or trails but had plenty to do with other items offered. We even ended up with bad weather & were checked in on the next day.
Very nice spot away from everything. Wonderful to be able to have all four of our dogs. There's room for everyone and basement with "theater" room, bar and pool. Tons of games. Great communication with the host. Toobuggy to use pool but looked inviting.
Jakes on the Lakes is less than 30 minutes away and has delicious food. Made for a great family weekend!
Darbie E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2024
Thanks Darby! It was a pleasure hosting you. Enjoy retirement! 😀
Nice quiet location thats close to fun family attractions. House is big enough for plenty of family without being on top of each other. The yard is huge! We saw several deer in the area on a daily basis. There is a state park down the road. Board games & a few kid toys in the bedroom. Pool outside. House is beautiful! The host is very responsive and willing to help with all needs. Highly recommend staying at this house.
Laura S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2024
Thanks for the review, Laura! Your family was wonderful and you are welcome back anytime.
Quiet, well appointed property in private setting.
Stayed here with a group of eight 50-something friends for a golf, poker, and screw around weekend. Enjoyed a nice meal at the rental, which was fairly easy in the kitchen that had most every thing we needed for prep.
The property is a bit rural, but we discovered The Northern in Chisago Lakes and the Muddy Cow in North Branch, which were within about 20—25 minutes and each had good food.
We enjoyed the expansive grounds, had a bonfire, and played some yard games that we brought with us. It was nice to be able to enjoy the outdoors and not have to worry about disturbing neighbors when we got a little loud.
We had great communication with Eric, our host, who was happy to answer any questions via text and got on the phone, when something required a more specific explanation.
Check out was a breeze, which was nice when the weekend concluded!
Jeff K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2024
Thanks for staying, Jeff! You and your group were great guests!
About the host
Hosted by Eric Stomberg
I grew up in Minnesota and my wife in Montana. We love the outdoors, hiking, gardening and being out on the lake. We love sharing our homes so others can have an opportunity to experience nature like we get to live daily.