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DANCING PINES SUITE at Dancing Pines Retreat • A Luxury Log Home & Pet Friendly.

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A stone staircase leading to a wooden gate with a wooden railing.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a television mounted on the wall, a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair with a cushion.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with a dark bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a ceiling light fixture.
A log cabin interior with a black leather sofa, patterned armchair, and a wooden coffee table.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden

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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.
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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) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is DANCING PINES SUITE 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 DANCING PINES SUITE at Dancing Pines Retreat • A Luxury Log Home & Pet Friendly.?

As of 29 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DANCING PINES SUITE at Dancing Pines Retreat • A Luxury Log Home & Pet Friendly. on 11 Jan, 2027 start from S$661, 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 DANCING PINES SUITE at Dancing Pines Retreat • A Luxury Log Home & Pet Friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DANCING PINES SUITE 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 within 6 miles (10 km) of Saint John's Abbey and Saint John's Beach. Avon Beach and College of Saint Benedict are also within 9 miles (15 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. 115 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim and Robin were excellent hosts and communicated well throughout our stay. They are dog lovers which made us feel very welcome with our pup. The yard had so much space for her to run around and a cute trail through the woods. When you arrive you’ll see why it’s called Dancing Pines!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO experience we've ever had! Best hosts-great communication, friendly. The property is gorgeous, the suite very clean and comfortable. Robin and Jim thought of everything - pampering items, first aid kit, speaker, binder with local outing suggestions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pet-friendly place in the beautiful Avon HIlls!
Winter play soccer field for the pooch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were fantastic, great location and property. Very clean, well taken care! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Beautiful property, cozy, just what my daughter and I were looking for!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming and responsive hosts, super cute and cozy space, and a majestically serene surrounding. It was the perfect getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Absolutely beautiful spot and our hosts were awesome. So glad to be able to come back here and be so close to our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay in Avon

The property is lovely, very well designed and maintained. We especially enjoy its proximity to St. John's University. Always a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean. Yard is beautiful as well. Coffee was stocked and quality amenities. They even had freshly laundered robes. Has a grill which we planned on using but had a lot of rain. We are planning on renting their bigger unit with my husband’s 80 year old mother in July. She is going to enjoy the well cared for gardens so much. Robin was available immediately when we had questions and she was eager to see if we needed anything to make our stay more comfortable. Loved meeting her little doggie Mellie that we didn’t even know she had and our dogs didn’t know either. Owners live on property but we never ran into each other until we checked out and they let us see the other unit to make sure it would work for an 80:year old with a walker.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brambrink Vacation

Property is so beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Spent a nice quiet weekend away in this adorable, off the beaten path, suite
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific Cabin!

Very clean and well appointed cabin retreat. Hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Avon oasis

This was our second time staying at this property. It was just as peaceful and comfortable as we remembered. Would definitely stay again when back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Weekend Getaway

My husband and I stayed here for the weekend. Very clean and cozy, had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The property is in a beautiful location and the grounds are immaculate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a great stay at Jim and Robin's place. This is an absolutely adorable place on a beautiful piece of land. It was clean, comfy and quiet - just what I was looking for. Jim and Robin were very helpful and responsive as I planned my trip. I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful weekend

Everything about this weekend was wonderful. The beautiful grounds and accommodations made for a super relaxing time. We enjoyed the bike trails nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute paradise

Everything was beautiful and clean. The outdoor pond and beauty added a lot to the peace and quiet. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dancing Pines Suite

Great property - quiet and comfortable. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

Our second visit to Dancing Pines was seamless from reservation through checkout. One of our most favorite VRBO properties!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second visit. The hosts have a gift of hospitality and are wonderful communicators. The suite is cute, cozy, clean, and comfortable. We have lots of family in the area and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restfulwill stay for a 60th getaway

A wonderful restful stay. Quiet and beautiful. Resting and gazing at God's creation. Even saw a fox. It was the perfect getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

Gorgeous property! The quiet was just what we needed and Jim and Robin are fantastic hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Instantaneous Serenity

Exceeded all our expectations in all areas! A perfect, peaceful, beautiful place to rest and restore your Soul!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

The property was wonderful and the hosts were great. Answered all questions immediately. Left us lots of information about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location!

This little cabin was such an amazing property! It was so nice to get away from all the noise and just be in the quiet woods! Everything was so clean and Jim and Robin were easy to get a hold of and offered to help in any way. I would definitely recommend this getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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