Welcome to Unity Farm; Three private cottages set across restored prairie and forest along the St. Croix River, with a barn and tennis courts. Designed for group retreats and family gatherings, with trails, open space, and room to slow down.
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Shafer is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Interstate State Park and Deer Lake Conservancy, while Franconia Sculpture Park and Folsom House are cultural highlights. Polk County Fairgrounds and Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park are also worth visiting.
St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake - 43 min drive - 53.8 km
Restaurants
Skolhaugen Lounge - 12 min drive
The Drive In Restaurant - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 8 min drive
Tippy Canoes - 14 min drive
Shafer Saloon Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
About this property
Welcome to Unity Farm; Three private cottages set across restored prairie and forest along the St. Croix River, with a barn and tennis courts. Designed for group retreats and family gatherings, with trails, open space, and room to slow down.
Welcome to Unity Farm, a rare retreat set across restored prairie and forest along the St. Croix River.
This listing includes three private cottages: The Cottage, the Coop, and the Roost, ideal for group stays, retreats, or family gatherings. Walk or ski the trails, gather for meals, and enjoy simple amenities like a tennis court, barn, baseball diamond, basketball hoop, restored prairie, and river access. A place to slow down, connect, and experience the quiet beauty of nature.
Visit nearby Taylors falls for spectacular views, hiking, canoeing and Kayaking. Franconia sculpture park is right around the corner. Many wonderful coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, wineries, and breweries to explore. Local bike trails, hiking trails and cross country skiing.
Guest will park directly in front of the cottage
Unity farm is an extraordinary place, filled with wildlife, native flowers, and abundance of trees and forest, and private access to the St. Croix River. It is a place that offers peace and serenity, and surrounded by national forest property. There is a pond in the yard with occasional great blue herons, ducks and many turtles. On the property there are tennis courts, walking paths that lead through the woods and down to the river. There is a small sand beach on the river at the end of the trail. There is a tennis court, and even a baseball field and basketball hoop.
The landscape is glorious any time of the year, whether it is cross country skiing around the big field in the winter or hiking to the river for a swim in the summer.
We have restored 80 acres of land into natural prairie, which offers a variety of wild flowers throughout the spring and summer, and ends in the fall with tall blue stem grasses.
We have three cottages that we offer for rent. One is called “ the cottage”, and it is a two/three bedroom farmhouse with two bathrooms and a small kitchenette. The downstairs has a small living room, with an adjoining bedroom with a queen size bed. The bathroom has a walk in shower. The upstairs floor has four twin beds, with a partial room divider between the rooms. The bathroom has a pink clawfoot tub.
For cold nights in the winter, there is a wood stove downstairs, and for the rest of the year, there is a small front porch, and a few steps away is a large deck with a dining table and chairs.
The other cottage is called “ the coop”, and this farmhouse has a full kitchen, a downstairs bathroom with a walk in shower, and a larger living room with a large TV if so desired. Upstairs there is a queen size bed. This cottage has an outdoor deck that overlooks the restored prairie.
The third is "the Roost", it is a luxurious one bedroom rental with 1/2 bath surrounded by the woods and prairie.
The walking trails are marked clearly, whether you are on snowshoes or skis, or going for a walk through the woods or to the river. Please respect the private property signs and the DNR signs, there is rare flora and fauna in areas, and we want to preserve our natural resources. You will find the woods magical, you might want to pack a picnic lunch and sit on the bridge that goes over Lawrence Creek – there are two for you to choose from!
Please be courteous of our neighbors and pay attention to the areas that are designated for your use.
We are less than an hour outside of the cities, we invite you to come and experience this incredible environment!
NOTE: Prior to your stay we require you to sign and agree to our rental agreement as well as sign our pre arrival form. Roost and coop have in floor radiant heat. Aveda shampoo, conditioner, and cream rinse provided. Coffee and tea provided. Many sculptures are scattered throughout the property. Tennis courts and baseball diamond. Pottery studio available for by appointment shopping.
Any added guests over 10 people will be charged an added guest fee, and must be approved by host.
Violation charges are as follows: Guests will be charged $500 for any smoke inside the property. Unapproved pets bought to the property $300 Unapproved guests: $150 per person per night Parties will result in immediate eviction without a refund. Property left excessively dirty will result in an added cleaning fee of $250 to cover added cleaning costs.
Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
Events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours 10:00pm-7am
Important information
You need to know
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 are allowed on site
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Frequently asked questions
Is Welcome to Unity Farm; Three private cottages set across restored prairie and forest along the St. Croix River, with a barn and tennis courts. Designed for group retreats and family gatherings, with trails, open space, and room to slow down. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to Unity Farm; Three private cottages set across restored prairie and forest along the St. Croix River, with a barn and tennis courts. Designed for group retreats and family gatherings, with trails, open space, and room to slow down.?
As of 12 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to Unity Farm; Three private cottages set across restored prairie and forest along the St. Croix River, with a barn and tennis courts. Designed for group retreats and family gatherings, with trails, open space, and room to slow down. on 8 Jun, 2026 start from S$1,199, 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 Welcome to Unity Farm; Three private cottages set across restored prairie and forest along the St. Croix River, with a barn and tennis courts. Designed for group retreats and family gatherings, with trails, open space, and room to slow down.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Welcome to Unity Farm; Three private cottages set across restored prairie and forest along the St. Croix River, with a barn and tennis courts. Designed for group retreats and family gatherings, with trails, open space, and room to slow down.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Welcome to Unity Farm; Three private cottages set across restored prairie and forest along the St. Croix River, with a barn and tennis courts. Designed for group retreats and family gatherings, with trails, open space, and room to slow down.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Welcome to Unity Farm; Three private cottages set across restored prairie and forest along the St. Croix River, with a barn and tennis courts. Designed for group retreats and family gatherings, with trails, open space, and room to slow down. located?
Situated in Shafer, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Franconia Sculpture Park and Interstate State Park. Saint Croix River and Folsom House are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Welcome to Unity Farm; Three private cottages set across restored prairie and forest along the St. Croix River, with a barn and tennis courts. Designed for group retreats and family gatherings, with trails, open space, and room to slow down. Reviews
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