Ligger i hjärtat av Solana State Forest i bland skogsträd

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McGrath, MN

Mille Lacs Lake
‪23 min med bil‬
Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone
‪50 min med bil‬
Grand Casino Hinckley
‪56 min med bil‬

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Om boendet

Woodlandsstugan är undangömd i skogen. Det är den mest isolerade, privata bostaden. Vi anser det som vår smekmånadssvit med sin bekväma och mysiga queen-size säng.

Den har en avskärmad veranda utanför den främre infarten. Den ena nivån, ett-rumsdesign, har en matplats med stora fönster i hörnen som vetter ut i skogen. Det finns ett ¾ badrum med dusch direkt från sovrummet. En fristående öppen spis ligger i ett hörn framför soffan. Köket har ett litet kylskåp med frys, en spis med två brännare, en mikrovågsugn, en kaffekanna, lerkruka, en stor brödrost, och allt nödvändigt köksredskap och servis. En CD-spelare, luftkonditionering, fläktar på golv / bord samt takfläktar, extra oljefylt värmare, elektrisk värmeapparat utanför topp, en utomhusgrill, Wi-Fi och en utomhus eldstad.

Funktioner:

Plats
■ En plan design med ett rum
■ 1 säng i ett öppet rum
■ 1 badrum med dusch
■ Kök med spis med två brännare, ett litet kylskåp med frys, mikrovågsugn, lerkruka, kaffebryggare, en stor brödrost och allt nödvändigt köksredskap och servis

Bekvämligheter
■ Luftkonditionering, fläktar på golv / bord, takfläktar och elektrisk värmeapparat utanför topp
■ En fristående vedspis
■ Utomhusgrill
■ Gratis Wi-Fi

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Michael Bonnette

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Detta boende drivs av en privat värd (någon som inte agerar inom sin företagsverksamhet eller sitt yrke). EU:s konsumentlagar, inklusive ångerrätten, gäller inte för din bokning. Din bokning omfattas av den privata värdens avbokningspolicy.

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Om området

Mc Grath

Denna stuga ligger på landet och vid sjön i Mc Grath. Vackra naturupplevelser kan du få i området kring Banning State Park och Snake River, och Culver Museum och Moose Lake Depot Museum tillhör de kulturella höjdpunkterna. Kolla in områdets djurliv med aktiviteter som naturpromenader och fågelskådning.

McGrath, MN

I närheten

Mille Lacs Lake - 23 min med bil - 30.5 km
Banning State Park - 32 min med bil - 31.0 km
Moose Lake State Park - 38 min med bil - 40.6 km
Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone - 50 min med bil - 53.1 km
Grand Casino Hinckley - 56 min med bil - 67.8 km

Vanliga frågor och svar

Är Ligger i hjärtat av Solana State Forest i bland skogsträd husdjursvänligt?

Ja, detta boende tillåter husdjur (högst 2 per rum).

Vilka är incheckningstiderna för Ligger i hjärtat av Solana State Forest i bland skogsträd?

Incheckning börjar 16.00.

Vilken utcheckningstid gäller för Ligger i hjärtat av Solana State Forest i bland skogsträd?

Utcheckning sker senast klockan 11.00.

Var ligger Ligger i hjärtat av Solana State Forest i bland skogsträd?

Denna stuga vid sjön ligger 5 km från Snake River och mindre än tre mil från Kettle River och Mille Lacs Lake. Banning State Park och Cedar Lake ligger också mindre än tre mil härifrån.

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Recensioner visas i kronologisk ordning och har, om inget annat anges, genomgått en gransknings- och verifieringsprocess.

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8,6/10

Renlighet

9,0/10

Incheckning

8,8/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Läge

9,4/10

Annonsens riktighet

8/10 Bra

Barbara B.

27 nov. 2020

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

weekend getaway

This little cabin has everything you need for 2 persons and is a great starting spot for long hikes in the woods.

Bodde här 3 nätter i november 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Bre H.

18 maj 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Perfect

Perfect place to get away! I wish I could have stayed longer!

Bodde här 2 nätter i maj 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Breanna H.

26 nov. 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Lovely

Absolutely lovely as always! I will continue to come back.

Bodde här 3 nätter i november 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Nick S.

24 jan. 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great get away

The cabin is a part of a complex but you are tucked away at the edge and nestled in the trees. It is a great place for a little get away and has all the essentials you would need.

Bodde här 2 nätter i januari 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Kari C., Minneapolis

30 nov. 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Amazing retreat

I did not expect this cabin to be a part of a larger retreat location (Shire in the Woods is the name of the company if you care to look them up and see what other retreat services/amenities they provide), but it was lovely in every way. This cabin is small and off to the far edge of the main property, with windows that look off into the forest. Though the cabin is off to the side and secluded, we could see our nearest neighbors during our stay while they were there over the weekend. We had a couple instances of guests staying in other cabins walking by with their dog(s) to go on the trails in the forest that wrap around our cabin (my dogs were excited so I had to keep the curtains closed), but our hosts have high expectations for guests to keep the property quiet & peaceful (there is an incredible culture and ambiance about this place), and for every dog to remain on leash on the main property, so there was never a big issue with other dogs around. Also a heads up we had to drive past horses and swans (in fences on each side of the driveway) to enter the property. I had to distract my sheltered city dwelling dogs during all of that excitement! We stayed beyond the weekend when the other guests left and it became our own little haven; it was incredible. The dogs were so relaxed without other guests they could see or hear. We woke up to a sprinkling of snow and had coffee and quiet in front of the fire with the forest around. The internet was spotty and slow at times as others noted, so expect a place that forces you to unplug from the constant streaming of videos and news, but you can check your email if you need, or post a couple pretty photos you take of your adventures on the gram. The hiking trails were incredible! Some were very well worn, some were so rustic I had to trust my dogs' to tell me where the trail continued. You can follow the maps posted throughout the trails on the property for shorter hikes and see beautiful sights like a beaver damn and lodge, or follow the trails deeper into the state forest to really get your fill of nature. They had maps in the cabin of some deeper-into-the-woods trails and spots to check out. All in all, my stay was more than the reset I expected, and exactly what I needed. I sincerely appreciated the opportunity to take my dogs along with for hikes in our own space (thank you!) and would highly recommend Shire in the Woods to anyone looking for a MN retreat. Thanks to the host family!

Bodde här 2 nätter i november 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Alissa K., Minneapolis, MN

23 okt. 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great place to get away

Our second trip to this little cabin was just as relaxing as the first. We love the screened in porch, cozy set up, fireplace, and that we can bring our dog.

Bodde här 2 nätter i oktober 2021

8/10 Bra

Benjamin G.

19 juli 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, plats och annonsens riktighet

Nice cabin in the woods

We enjoyed the cabin, but were upset to be left out front waiting for anyone to check us in. Eventually the host showed up, but there should have been some way to contact them posted by the main office. The cabin was nice, but the property didn't have much to do but hike. The sauna wasn't operational and most of the property wasn't available during the day due to angry swans. It was also upsetting to see horses being kept in very poor conditions by the main house.

Bodde här 2 nätter i juli 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Kaye M.

15 juli 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

A paradise in the forest

It’s been 13 years since I’ve had a proper vacation. My Collies Dax, Beau and I went to a little cabin named the Woodlands in a place called the Shire to get away from the noise and stress of the city. The quiet solitude there was just what my spirit needed. The boys and I reveled in this little piece of paradise, walking the trails and finding the hidden wonders/treasures of the forest. We saw many different landscapes and saw and heard a multitude of forest creatures and birds. The nights were black as coal with the stars shining bright like diamonds on the night tapestry. We woke and fell asleep to the sounds of birds calling. The quiet at the cabin only disturbed by the rustling of squirrels. I came away feeling recharged and refreshed. I could not have found a more perfect place to take my long-awaited and much-needed vacation with my best buds. It was a wonderous and magical place. The WiFi never worked, I ended up using my phone's hotspot for anything I wanted, but it wasn't much. I went there to get away, not plug in. I saw some reviews complaining about dogs not having the run of things. I had two Collies with me that are trained well and had no problems. They stayed near the cabin with me or close to me on the many journeys through the forest. If you have dogs, you want to contact the owner and keep away from the main area where the owner's animals are kept. I also saw complaints online about the notes. This is a small family owned place. The notes are so they can keep the cabins in order without a large staff. Minnesotan's should know this. It was July when I was here. Lots of biting flies and mosquitoes. Again, Minnesota summer. Knowing this I had the correct bug spray and head coverings (nets that go over your hat and head) and carried another hat to shoo off the flies from my dogs. Just Minnesota. This is a wonderland. I can't tell you how much beauty we saw, or the wonder of the place. If you are a kind and gentle person wanting to get away, this is the place.

Bodde här 4 nätter i juli 2021

8/10 Bra

Jeff (JT) R.

5 apr. 2021

Gillade: Incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Stars! Beavers! Quiet!

We had a great stay. Loved waking both mornings to look out a large window into the forest. Enjoyed the trails, including the great boardwalk (where we got to see beavers swimming about). Had a lovely, peaceful evening around a fire outside which ended with an absolutely amazing dome of stars. Very relaxing and calm-- just what we needed.

Bodde här 2 nätter i april 2021

6/10 Okej

David P.

16 mars 2021

Gillade: Läge

Gillade inte: Renlighet, incheckning och kommunikation

Didn't meet our expectations

Our arrival and check-in tarnished our stay. We had driven 5 hours in the rain and fog to get there only to have to stand in the rain to get the key and then negotiate a driveway/parking area that was a complete mud pit. Trying to keep from tracking mud into the cabin was a constant, nerve racking challenge. The multitude of notes on the wall reminding us to do or NOT do this or that was also a huge distraction. On top of that the cabin was not all that clean - visible layer of dust on the ceiling fan and kitchen shelves, etc. The cabin and surrounding woods were nice but the aforementioned items dampened our enthusiasm.

Bodde här 2 nätter i mars 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Erika N.

23 jan. 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Nice cabin

I loved this small cabin. Open ceiling made it feel spacious. Well organized with plenty of room for our belongings. Cabins are well spaced on the property. Nice hiking trails.

Bodde här 3 nätter i januari 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Alissa K., Minneapolis, MN

28 sep. 2020

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Calm, beautiful, cozy get away in the woods

Great place to get away. It was beautiful and secluded. The cabin was cozy and had everything we needed. We loved the screened in porch and walking trails around the property. Property manager was welcoming and helpful.

Bodde här 2 nätter i september 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Kathrina M.

2 sep. 2020

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Fantasti

Just what we needed to get away from the city.

6/10 Okej

steve L.

23 juli 2020

Gillade: Incheckning, plats och annonsens riktighet

Get away

Was a simple location with needed amenities.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Talitha J.

19 juli 2020

Gillade: Incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Overall Goods

Peaceful, a good place to just rest and enjoy nature. Cleanliness could have been better as there were a few cobwebs and evidence of mice (droppings, etc) in the kitchen. Overall we would definitely come again and explore more of the property!

10/10 Fantastiskt

Sara Jo M.

28 maj 2020

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

The Shire Stay

This was a great get-a-way from the city. We enjoyed the beautiful views on the property. Hoping to come back again in the winter.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Ray H.

14 nov. 2019

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Time to Rekindle

Long work weeks, busy schedules this is just what my wife and I needed. Awesome accommodations. Never judge a book by it's cover this little gem Shire in the Woods is as advertised. Long walks on the property, beautiful roaring fires and lots of quiet and time in the word made for the most relaxing and tender stay.

Bodde här 3 nätter i november 2019

8/10 Bra

Greg S.

15 juli 2019

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Very secluded. Great place for a retreat.

The property was nice...very secluded location. The only drawback to this property and it's location is with the rain that we had this season, it was hard to get outside and do anything without being eaten alive by mosquitoes or other bugs. Overall though the listing was very accurate. The Octagon was clean and the owner's took a lot of things into consideration that we may need. It shows that they wanted us to enjoy our stay. Would definitely stay again with just my wife for a day trip (hopefully on not such a rainy part of the season).

Bodde här 3 nätter i juli 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Bill B.

3 jan. 2019

Great place to stay!

Loved the experience. Great place to stay!

Bodde här 2 nätter i december 2018

8/10 Bra

Robert N.

28 nov. 2018

peace and quiet

Great trip to this quiet location.

Bodde här 3 nätter i november 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Paige S.

5 nov. 2018

Loved our stay, planning to return again

We came to celebrate our 9 year anniversary and get away from the city for the weekend. We really were able to just let go off all the fast-paced stress and enjoy ourselves. We went stargazing the first night, walking a bit onto their not-as-of-yet completed walkway to their little island. And the next day, we hiked around the trails surrounding the grounds and had quite a lot of fun identifying mushrooms---something we used to do years ago in Pennsylvania. On our last day, we walked around their labyrinth and watched the snow fall--then ran back to the cabin to light a fire and read quietly with each other as the flakes drifted by our windows. It felt like we had been holding our breath for a very long time and this weekend we were finally able to release it. Loved the property, Mike and Samwise (the dog) were super friendly upon our arrival and made us feel very welcome. The cabin had all the basics we could have needed--though I suggest you make sure to bring your own toiletres (shampoo, bodywash, and conditioner) if that matters to you. We only ended up needing to purchase one additional bundle of firewood from Mike for the weekend, since the cabin already had some and the fireplace was all setup when we entered. We loved reading through the guest book in the cabin and finding out about the past guests--so many stories and lives connected by this one place. Definitely would recommend as a place to stay, and get reconnected with yourself and nature.

Bodde här 2 nätter i november 2018

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

8/10 Bra

Bob M.

12 mars 2017

Peaceful and secluded

My wife and I enjoyed our second stay in the cabin. There were some fairly minor problems that we mentioned to the owner afterward, but the experience overall was restful and rejuvenating.

Bodde här 4 nätter i mars 2017

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

8/10 Bra

Thomas K.

2 mars 2017

A very peaceful and tranquil quiet getaway in the woods

The grounds are very peaceful and quiet; a delightful escape from the noise and hubbub of our usual life in the city. There are trails in the woods that pass by wildlife and wild scenery that provide balm to the soul longing to, albeit briefly, get away from the usual demands of life. The cabins are quant, though small, definitely most cosy for a close couple. We stayed in the Woodland cabin in winter, which is set well into the woods, and has many windows that brings nature indoors; and is comfortable for someone who merely wants to rest, meditate or read. I bet it would be especially charming in early spring or in the height of autumn. It is called "shire in the woods", and in many subtle ways, reminded me of the simple Tolkien shire; I sometimes expected to see a hobbit exiting one of the cabins.

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Matt P.

18 dec. 2016

Perfect little place in the woods

Great little getaway with nice trails through the woods. He cabin is fully stocked with everything you need.

Bodde här 2 nätter i december 2016

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

8/10 Bra

Eileen G.

25 aug. 2016

Lovely seclusion in the woods

The cabin is lovely nestled in a forest. No television, no radio just the ability to appreciate the beauty of nature. The cabin is efficient with no wasted space and has a fully equipped kitchen, wonderful bathroom shower, comfortable bed and a great screened porch. It's in the middle of a forest with walking trails right outside the front door. Only real negative are the flies and mosquitoes. Really enjoyed our stay

Bodde här 2 nätter i augusti 2016

Om värden

Michael Bonnette är värd

I have spent the last 25 years of my life firmly entrenched in the research and development world with a vast majority of that time spent in the interventional medical industry. With my creativity and engineering degree, I have managed to receive 70 US and foreign patents with 50 submissions still pending. Many of these ideas have resulted in devices which have helped people in one form or another, and in 2013, I decided I wanted to help people in another way. I acquired this property which will help people escape and relax in the beauty of the Minnesota Woods!

The property has 120 acres of private lands which sits within 68 thousand acres of the Solana State Forest. The Soo Line Trail also travels right through my property. In 2013, the property was purchased by my family and has now become the Shire in the Woods. A special place, with the look and feel of a Tolkien inspired landscape, now located in "Middle Minnesota".

The Shire in the Woods was formerly solely a retreat center which was founded in 1989 by three Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet with a vision of creating a place where people can spend time quieting the mind and opening the heart and spirit. They recognized the need for individuals living in a modern, fast paced society to be able to retreat to a quiet, nurturing place, thus replenishing the soul and deepening their connection with self, nature, each other, and the universe. The Shire still has it's roots within that theme, and it has grown much more for everyone to enjoy!

Varför värden valde detta boende

Welcome to the Shire in the Woods, where the natural surroundings will nourish and rejuvenate your soul! Located 18 miles east of northern Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota, we are tucked away at the heart of the Solana State Forest and have the Soo Line South Trail running right alongside us. Relax with a good book in front of a fireplace or take a stroll in the beautiful woods. The Shire can serve you, your family and friends, facilitate special groups, workshops, and meetings, host a wedding, hold a family reunion, and more! No matter where you are at in your writing practice, the natural beauty and tranquility of the Shire is perfect for a writers retreat. The outdoors and especially the circle drive would be great for demonstrations with horses for example, or you can come and just be a hermit! Whatever your event or occasion, we will work with you to best serve your needs.

Our private, wooded retreat has seven, year round dwellings and more. There are four smaller cabins (The Woodlands, The Birches, The Meadows, and The Loft), The Cedar House, The Tree Lodge, and a gathering space, movie theatre, presentation media space, and library in The Octagon (unless privately reserved).

Other features of the Shire:
• Screened-in gazebo.
• Wood burning sauna.
• 5 miles of groomed trails.
• A rose garden.
• A labyrinth.
• Beaver, frog, and turtle pond.
• Tree swings and hammock.
• Outdoor fire pits and indoor fireplaces.
• Access to the Soo Line Trail.
• Access to many miles of trails in the Solana State Forest.
• And much more including our horses, a miniature donkey, and a miniature horse. As a guest, you can experience our animals antics and social systems, pet them, and with prior arrangements have guided interactions or feed them treats.

All of the places are arranged in their own unique setting such that you feel like you are the only one there!

Vad som gör detta boende unikt

There are many things to do in and around the Shire. Enjoy wooded solitude on the private trails or hike in the Solana State Forest, meditate while walking the Labyrinth, spend time around a campfire, read or relax in front of the cabin fireplace, and more!

The Shire in the Woods offers many winter and summer vacation activities for everyone to enjoy.
• Enjoy wooded solitude on the private trails.
• Hike in the Solana State Forest.
• Meditate while walking the Labyrinth.
• Spend time around a campfire.
• Read or relax in front of a fireplace.
• Play catch with Frisbees or partake in other games on one of our many groomed lawns.
• Star gaze or moon watch.
• Use the telescope in the gazebo.
• Interact with the horses.
• Cross country ski or snowshoe on our private or surrounding trails.
• Yoga in the Octagon.
• Rock/agate hunt or swim in the nearby spring fed Quarry Pool.
• Ride bikes in the woods or other trails.
• Horseback ride on the Soo Line trail or Solana State Forest Trails with your horses.
• Snowmobile or go ATVing on the Soo Line Trail or the Solana State Forest Trail.
• Spend time in the Pliny Wildlife Area or Ruffed Gross and Woodcock Habitat Area.
• Plan your next birding or photography adventure.
• Enjoy the sounds of nature as the many frogs, owls, wolves, and birds vocalize and sing their songs!