Log Bear Den at Dancing Pines Retreat • A Luxury Log Home & Pet Friendly.

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.
A log cabin with a sloped roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a sofa and a TV mounted on the wall.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, sofas, and a television.
A cozy living room with a round wooden dining table, wooden chairs, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Avon, MN
  • Place, Avon Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint John's University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint John's Abbey
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

St. Joseph

Located in St. Joseph, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, while The Ledge Amphitheater and Stearns History Museum are cultural highlights. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Avon, MN

What's nearby

  • Avon Beach - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Saint John's University - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Saint John's Abbey - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Albany Golf Club - 9 min drive - 17.9 km
  • College of Saint Benedict - 10 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud Station - 29 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The House Food and Tap - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fisher's Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Reef - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sal's Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Gathering Grounds - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Bear Den at Dancing Pines Retreat • A Luxury Log Home & Pet Friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Log Bear Den at Dancing Pines Retreat • A Luxury Log Home & Pet Friendly.?

As of 6 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Log Bear Den at Dancing Pines Retreat • A Luxury Log Home & Pet Friendly. on 13 Dec, 2026 start from S$822, 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 Log Bear Den at Dancing Pines Retreat • A Luxury Log Home & Pet Friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Log Bear Den at Dancing Pines Retreat • A Luxury Log Home & Pet Friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Bear Den at Dancing Pines Retreat • A Luxury Log Home & Pet Friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Bear Den at Dancing Pines Retreat • A Luxury Log Home & Pet Friendly. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Saint John's University and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Saint John's Abbey. Saint John's Beach and Avon Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time here, including meeting our gracious hosts, Robin and Jim. They welcomed us when we arrived and made us feel right at home in the space. Beautiful view of the pond, great fireplace, comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen . . and great attention to detail. Will definitely plan on returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully maintained cabin with everything you could possibly need to enjoy your stay. Communication with the owners was excellent and they were very friendly. Would definitely stay there again and recommend it to others!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a lovely and relaxing property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic place to stay. It had everything we needed to make us feel right at home and comfortable so that we could enjoy the visit. Would put this at the top of my list as one of the places that I would visit again. It was great to meet the hosts, and they made us feel very welcomed. They really have paid attention to all the small details that help to make a guests stay perfect. Kudos to Jim and Robin for the wonderful job they have done, and we really appreciated the opportunity to be able to visit their Log Bear Den.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious, nice outdoor space. Everything promised and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an incredibly beautiful property—relaxing, well appointed, comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

EXCELLENT STAY!!!

Our stay was AMAZING...WE RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY %
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

This was exactly what we needed for our trip! It accommodated my family perfectly with two small children
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Stay

I felt safe and cozy here. Beautiful backyard view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing few days in Avon

The property was perfect for my stay over July 4th holiday. Went hiking, ate at Krewes in Saint Joseph and watched a few movies. Very relaxing stay with my two dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

My family and I were in town to attend Homecoming at St. John's University. The property had plenty of room with many thoughtful touches. This was return stay for us and we will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation weekend

A beautiful property to stay at, especially with our dog, and very close to our daughter’s college for all of the graduation events.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Was a secluded little getaway just to relax and do very little other than decompress and this was perfect. Close to St Cloud of you need anything and plenty of amenities nearby as well. Great little relaxation spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! Every detail was perfect and well thought out - the decor, amenities, and communication! Extremely clean! Very comfortable beds and bedding! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Spent a couple days here while visiting family. The place is very cozy, and the area is beautiful. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Beautiful

So relaxing and beautiful. Jim and Robin are great host. Top of our list for Vrbo, we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend retreat

This property is well appointed, super clean and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The owners are great, always available to answer questions. We’ll be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and relaxing!

Everything was as expected! Very close to CSB/SJU which worked great for our weekend plans with our college daughter! Robin was very responsive to anything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Log Bear Den is a beautiful condo and was perfect for our stay in the area. It was clean and just as the pictures showed. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin weekend

Was VERY pleased with the property, stay, accommodations, and the peacefulness of the area. Very short drive to SJU campus and Milk & Honey Cidery. My fiancée and I will book again! Thank you, Jim & Robin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Robin welcomed us for our stay with warm notes. They were awesomely welcoming!

The home is well kept, no detail unaddressed and the personal and warm touches made our stay absolutely splendid. Wish we had more time to just relax, sit around the fire or paddle in our private pond.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
We’re so glad you were comfortable. You were perfect guests. Please come visit again!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Beauty

One word- AWESOME!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Jim and Robin were very great host. Responded to my messages very quick. The log cabin was neat & nicely cleaned. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

We just needed a couple days to recharge, this was a perfect fit for us. Watched the falling snow, sat by the fire, watched a movie - it was perfect. Thanks Jim and Robin for a memorable stay. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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