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"Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62002 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Stewartville, MN
  • Place, Root River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Deer Creek Speedway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Apache Mall
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Stewartville

When you stay at this vacation home in Stewartville, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Apache Mall and Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus. .This family-friendly vacation home is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Mayo Clinic and 12 mi (19.4 km) from Mayo Civic Center.
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What's nearby

  • Root River - 6 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Marcus Rochester Cinema - 11 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Deer Creek Speedway - 11 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery - 13 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Apache Mall - 14 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cabin Coffee Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Los Arcos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres

Embark on your own "Walden Pond" adventure and be at one with nature amidst 44 private acres of serene woods with its own river running through it! You will really love it right now! Roads are always clear. Easy 20-minute drive to the Mayo Clinic. Each season brings its own magic: the fiery colors in fall, crunching through snow in the winter, new life in spring and sports and activities in the summer! The 2000 s.f. log home known as 'The Bungalow" offers a romantic fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, office/bedroom + huge entertainment room. The home is completely equipped with a full kitchen including a dishwasher. Hostess readily available. Enjoy complete privacy after a busy day, hang with friends or family, check on horseback riding at nearby Ironwoodsprings.com. Miles of marked hiking trails along the river. Check with host for special rates for 30 days or more.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,002 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pets that are well behaved and completely house broken are welcome . I charge a one-time fee of $35 for each pet.
Guests can check to see if early check in or late check out is available. We will accommodate you if possible.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Sorry no cats.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Babies and children are permitted

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

"walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres House
"walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres Stewartville
"walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres Stewartville

"Walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very nice and had all the amenities it advertises
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

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

Relaxing stay

It was a perfect location and a very relaxing visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarod F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet retreat! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D H.

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

Nice home in private area

Enjoyed our stay, good communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weather was warm for Feb in MN so grounds were soggy and did not allow us to hike and explore the trails on the property. House was clean and all amenities required were found in bathrooms and kitchen. We enjoyed exploring Rochester finding several great dining spots. Hope to return in summer to experience the surroundings of this unique hideway log house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Memorial Day Getaway!

Beautiful accommodations, great communication, wonderful hiking, campfires and smores! Our third visit and we love it every time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LINDA D.

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

Great stay, wish we could have stayed longer

Beautiful place, nice setting, lovely trails
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great Location

It is very nice and peaceful place
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Remote Hideaway

The cabin was very quiet and peaceful. We would certainly stay again if the opportunity arose.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Excellent

Really enjoyed the stay. It was very relaxing and a lot of fun
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

dave k.

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

Bungalow stay

Very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Nice getaway!

The Bungalow was just what our family needed, a few days away from the hustle and bustle. Really enjoyed the trails (went for walks at least twice a day) and the loft, for hanging out. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

Vacation

We had a great time traveling the area and hiking the trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Wonderful weekend away

We enjoyed our time at The Bungalow tremendously. The space was very comfortable, the kitchen was very well equipped, our host made us feel at home, and the trails and proximity to our animal neighbors were delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place for family to gather! Lots of room for kids and adults. I brought food in, everything I needed was there to prepare meals. We had a wonderful time. Thank you very much for your hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Wonderful getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at the Bungalow! Great location for a quiet getaway weekend. Great trails for walking. Kids enjoyed feeding Chocolate apples and petting Zippy. Wonderful stay. Would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Enjoyable and Quiet Getaway

We spent 3 days at the property and really enjoyed the peaceful and quiet atmosphere. It was a nice "refresh" for a busy family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolynn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as listed. Cozy and inviting, clean and well stocked. Easy communication with Barb.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

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

Family time

Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Great weekend getaway with friends.

We were looking for a place for friends to meet for a weekend get-together. This place was perfect for us! The wooded setting was very nice and the house is still close enough to town to make things very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy G.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Beautiful property, serene escape & great place to bring your dogs! Hope to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Peaceful setting

Great property for six adults. We enjoyed the house and property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Visit to Mayo-peaceful respite

Beautiful, quiet and yet accessible location for a visit to Mayo. The house is very well maintained and comfy! The owner was very responsive snd accommodating. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane and Joe S.

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

Perfect fir our needs

The property is peaceful. The Bungalow is very well appointed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020