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Treehouse Cabin in the Bluff Woodlands

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Exterior in winter
Cabin 2 full room facing windows with ac installed in summer
3 twin XL bunks, linens included.
Couch pulled out into a full sofa bed
View from the hammock chairs

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Elba, MN
  • Place, Whitewater River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mayo Civic Center
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Apache Mall
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai

About this property

Treehouse Cabin in the Bluff Woodlands

Experience glamping in the Driftless Blufflands of the Whitewater River Valley in Southeastern Minnesota! Our tiny treehouse cabins blend the thrill of camping with the ease of modern lodging. With three cabins on site, you can book individually or all three for a shared adventure.

The Cabin

Sleeps up to 4: corner bunk with 3 twin beds + couch converts to a full bed

Linens, towels and pillows provided

Heat, A/C, Wi-Fi, mini fridge, microwave, coffee pot

Hammock chairs for 4 under the cabin

Private firepit with cooking grate and seating for 4

Shared gas grill available

Amenities

Heated bathhouse, 2 individual rooms with showers and flush toilets (30 ft away)

Drinking water (30 ft away)

Community stargazing area with reclining chairs and tent shelters (requires a hike)

Hiking trail

Firewood available for purchase

Parking (no trailers)

Attractions

Within 2 miles: Whitewater State Park, Elba Fire Tower, Whitewater River State Water Trail, Whitewater Wildlife Management Area, town of Elba (gas station / convenience store, bars, coffee shop).

Nearby: Whitewater Wines Winery (5.6 miles), Carley State Park (10.6 miles)

Good to Know

AT&T cell service works best; Verizon is spotty, T-Mobile doesn’t work

Cabin has no plumbing—bathhouse nearby

Peaceful setting with occasional road/farm/town noise

Security cameras in community areas

Contactless check-in, arrive at your convenience and head up to your site



Campground management available 24/7 via phone/email and frequently on site

Aefintyr Vibes

This is a quiet, nature‑focused retreat. We love enjoying the sights and sounds of nature, stargazing, campfires, and woodland hikes—not parties or loud groups. Come relax, recharge, and explore the Whitewater Valley.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3228629vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Elba

Located in Altura, this cabin is in a rural area. Prairie Moon Sculpture Garden and Minnesota Marine Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Walnut Grove Golf Course and Danzinger Vineyards.
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Elba, MN

What's nearby

  • Whitewater River - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rochester Community and Technical College - 28 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Rochester Recreation Center - 33 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 34 min drive - 55.4 km
  • Apache Mall - 35 min drive - 67.6 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mauer Brothers Tavern and Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Whitewater Wines - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tony’s Saloon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beavers Brew Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tilly's Tavern - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Treehouse Cabin in the Bluff Woodlands pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Treehouse Cabin in the Bluff Woodlands?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Treehouse Cabin in the Bluff Woodlands on 15 May, 2026 start from S$134, 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 Treehouse Cabin in the Bluff Woodlands?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Treehouse Cabin in the Bluff Woodlands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Treehouse Cabin in the Bluff Woodlands?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Treehouse Cabin in the Bluff Woodlands located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Whitewater River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Whitewater State Park and Carley State Park. Mississippi River and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

I.M l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area enjoyed our stay immensely
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Booked this as a last minute mini spring break vacation and absolutely loved it. Will visit again. Cabin was adorable, clean and very well kept. Hammock chairs under cabin were the highlight of the trip. Found some games in the coffee table and it was nice to teach my son games that did not involve electronics. Bathhouse was very close by and exceptionally clean and well stocked. Shower was amazing. Puppy had a great time walking the trail with us. Easy drive to Whitewater State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a quiet relaxing getaway. The cabin was as described, very clean and quiet. I would recommend this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey T.

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

Great stay

Had a wonderful stay. Love the hanging chairs but would have been nice to have some tinkle lights or something underneath for night time sitting. It was very nice of Chelsi to stop by and introduce herself. Definitely will go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelli P.

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

Relaxing

Beautiful property. Cabins are comfy & warm. Awesome quilts. Really quiet & peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl Y.

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

Weekend getaway

Great location with privacy. Hopefully it stays that way. Beautiful nature and whitewater state park 3 minutes away is spectacular!! Recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah Z.

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

Fun Girls Weekend!

Stayed here with some girlfriends for a few days while camping. We loved the little cabin and hammock area. Do be aware it is right next to a highway, so it was loud. Chelsi does a great job making sure your stay is good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2023
Thanks for the review Sarah! The property is off a county highway. The amount of traffic isn't too bad but you can hear vehicles when they go by. The weekdays, when Sarah's group stayed, are typically busier with business related traffic and farming depending on the time of year. Weekends there is typically less traffic and it is more passenger vehicles with visitors. Almost all the campgrounds in the area are right off or very near a county highway.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

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

Perfect treehouse cabin with nice hikes

Easy, simple, glamping treehouse in the woods. Perfect. Coffee, popcorn great towels, super and nice little bath house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved this cabin stay for our family! Clean, quick drive to whitewater state park for day adventures, and so nice to come back and enjoy the time at the cabin. Bathrooms were great and clean! Nice to have running warm water for our toddler along for the trip. Will definitely be considering booking again! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony y.

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

Hidden Gem

I am absolutely amazed at how clean the cabin and bathrooms were. No paper towels you get a new cloth towel each time you wash your hands! Parking was tight on the top of the hill there is ample parking about 100 feet away. There is opportunity to make the “backyard” more than what it is. All in all stay here you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great setup! The property features a cabin and separate bath house below, and several outdoor camping areas up the bluff. Just a little more clarification on which amenities are in which area, but otherwise just fine. Lots of extra touches and small details were appreciated. I am hoping to make staying here a yearly thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Cute treehouse stay with everything we needed

We packed our family of four into this cute treehouse spot. It was super clean and tidy, and had thoughtful touches throughout. We loved sitting on the hammock chairs and grilling meals outside. The bathhouse was especially well thought out and nice. The shower was hot and the hand towels and beautiful sink felt like a luxury in the woods. The host was friendly and warm and has made this campground a labor of love with personal touches throughout the land. We had a lot of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was actually nicer than the pictures gave them credit for. The beds and couch were very comfortable. The bathrooms were much nicer than expected. Both the cabin and the bathrooms were very clean. The grounds around the cabin really needed a good mowing. It would have been helpful if firepit tools for moving hot logs or cleaning out old charred pieces of wood were provided. Not something we have to bring with us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Fly Fishing

Our group of three long time friends that like to fish together found this Tree House Cabin close to the Whitewater River near Elba, MN. It looked similar to places we've stayed to ice fish with bunk beds, no indoor plumbing and a little table to play games. We were pleasantly surprised to see how much better this was. It was very clean, nicely decorated and more spacious then we expected. It's nestled in the beautiful woods on Whiskey Hill and we wished we had more then one night to stay. I highly recommend this cabin and the owner always responded immediately to my questions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
Thanks for taking time to leave a review. Hope to see you and the fishing crew again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chel T.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslee T.

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

Nice

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chelsi Low

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After years of experiencing the benefits and joys of spending time in nature, I was inspired to find a way to share this with others. I enjoy helping people relax, and hosting at Aefinytr campground has allowed me to combine my love of the outdoors with my passion for hospitality.

Why they chose this property

Whitewater River Valley is located in Driftless Region of southeastern Minnesota and is known for its rugged hiking trails, scenic bluffland, and excellent trout fishing in the spring-fed Whitewater River and Trout Run Creek. I love the beauty of the wooded hills of the valley, observing all the flora and fauna of the hardwood forest, kayaking, tubing and fishing on the river and the noticeable lack of mosquitos! This is a place I go to rest and revitalize my soul.

What makes this property unique

Aefintyr Campground was inspired by a love of wilderness adventures, nature and hospitality. The small campground is nestled into the hillside of the valley and offers an atmosphere that is rugged and adventurous, yet at the same time quiet and revitalizing. It is a place where nature is celebrated as the best amenity! Although our campground is very modern, you will not find pavement, packed in rows of RVs, manicured lawns or crowds here : ) We have a beautiful 14 acres of woods and lots of wildlife and space to unplug and slow down.

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