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33 Acres located in a wooded valley near Lake Pepin

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Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, jetted bath, eco-friendly toiletries
Miscellaneous
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6101.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

33 Acres located in a wooded valley near Lake Pepin

The Cottage, at Journey Inn, an eco-retreat, is a cozy vacation home nestled in a beautiful secluded valley (coulee), 3 miles from Lake Pepin (the Mississippi River). The Cottage is for guests who are looking for a quiet get-away or retreat in a natural setting, and is just 1 hour from St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Cottage has a fully equipped kitchen (with complimentary teas, coffee and delicious, clean well water), a casual dining area, a living room with wood stove, two bathrooms (one with shower, one with a spa tub) and a covered front porch. The living room, dining room and kitchen occupy a bright, open floor plan and are fully tiled. The two king bedrooms have wood floors and large windows. Additionally, the living room has a queen sleeper sofa plus several other chairs and a small library. All rooms offer excellent views of the surrounding hills and woods.

The 33-acre property affords guests opportunities for biking country roads, as well as hiking our trails that pass through prairies, woodlands and hills. Enjoy bird watching by day and
star-gazing the wide-open, dark skies at night. You will have a private grill and a shared campfire area with seating.

Many nearby attractions are available to our guests including art galleries, restaurants, unique shops and wineries. There are bountiful opportunities for driving or biking scenic roads along the Mississippi or back country into the hills of The Driftless Region of Western Wisconsin. Art-inspired guests can experience Spring and Autumn art tours, The Stockholm Art Fair, music, theater and other activities throughout The Mississippi Valley region.






Keywords: Cottage, cabin, vacation rental, guest house, retreat, get away, home rental, house rental, weekend rental, girlfriend get away, family friendly cottage, dog friendly cottage, kid 12+ friendly

Property manager

Jenn or Brett Rohweder

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,094 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs Only - Fee Per Dog

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children 10 years and older

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75
Note from host: Entire Property Must Be Rented For Large Events
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 any lifts

Property is also known as

66 Acres Nestled Wooded Valley Lake Pepin House Maiden Rock
66 Acres Nestled Wooded Valley Lake Pepin House
66 Acres Nestled Wooded Valley Lake Pepin Maiden Rock
66 Acres Nestled Wooded Valley Lake Pepin
66 Acres Nestled Wood Valley
66 Acres Nestled in a Wooded Valley Near Lake Pepin Cottage
66 Acres Nestled in a Wooded Valley Near Lake Pepin Maiden Rock
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About the area

Map
Maiden Rock, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Pepin - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery - 22 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts - 33 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Frontenac State Park - 49 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Treasure Island Casino - 50 min drive - 50.9 km

Getting around

  • Red Wing Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Six String Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vino in the Valley - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Beaves - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Molly's On Main - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Smiling Pelican Bake Shop - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 33 Acres located in a wooded valley near Lake Pepin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at 33 Acres located in a wooded valley near Lake Pepin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 33 Acres located in a wooded valley near Lake Pepin?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 33 Acres located in a wooded valley near Lake Pepin located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Morgan Coulee Prairie State Natural Area and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Rush River Delta State Natural Area. Maiden Rock Village Hall and Mississippi River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

33 Acres located in a wooded valley near Lake Pepin Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Our family of 6 plus 2 dogs loved this cottage.
We were there when it was snowing and later in the weekend when it was sunshiny and warm. We lit a fire in the wood burning stove and walked outside and enjoyed the labyrinth. We heard the coyotes yip and watched the hawks fly over the bluff. We braked for turkeys and deer. We also made the short trek into Red Wing for serious shopping and spent time at Lena’s. In short we loved it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

Perfect getaway
We loved our stay !! Just what the doctor ordered ! A peaceful and quiet getaway !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen P., Plymouth, MN

A perfect retreat
Charlene and John are delightful hosts who have created an eco-friendly and peaceful retreat in the cottage that shares grounds with the main retreat center. The location is totally quiet apart from the sound of birds and other wildlife. There are panoramic views of gentle woodland and meadowland and a creek on the expansive grounds. We were a bit too early in the season to take full advantage of the private walks as the owners were still working on some of the preparation after a harsh winter, although we enjoyed the labryinth and a hillside walk that they had conveniently marked out for visitors. Charlene makes some of her own aromatherapy lotions and sprays and provides these in the bathrooms at the cottage. Other thoughtful features include a supply of organic teas in the kitchen, interesting books and DVDs, and a gas grill. We took advantage of a massage and Energy Therapy during our visit and brunch one day over at the main building. Our party was 3 adults (we travelled with our adult son) and we each appreciated the tranquility and restfulness of the accommodation and the area in general. Hope to return in the not too distant future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

jennifer p.

Loved it!
We were coming in to the area to check out the ice palace with the St Paul Winter Carnival. My family & I aren't big city folks, so when I saw this was an hour out of St Paul was immediately interested. Let me just say the drive there was breathtaking & once there, we weren't disappointed. As the pictures show it is nestled amongst the hills. Serene & lovely. Their post mentioned there were trails, although ungroomed, we brought our XCountry skis with & made our own path on the trails. Here again, very lovely with a babbling brook to boot. The cabin was quaint, actually bigger than I thought it would be. Had all the amenities we ever need. Absolutely loved the little wood stove & cozying up to that. Very interesting selection of books. Took the time to scan through several & walked away with a little more knowledge. In researching things to do in the area, my hubby came upon Nugget Lake Park which was within a 12 mile drive. There is quite a network of groomed trails there for skiing. Also a hill for tubing/sliding & a road that goes out on the ice if your interested in doing a little ice fishing. The drive to Nugget Lake will also not disappoint. If your interested in massage, yoga or a Japanese Steam tub (think that's what it is called) looks like that could also be an option with prior arrangement. If you're looking for a relaxing quiet retreat, this place should be on your radar. Thank you for being part of our memorable weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Thanksgiving Weekend in Maiden Rock
Being from the area growing up, we decided to try something different for Thanksgiving. We stayed at John and Charlene's Cottage and had an absolute wonderful time. Great accommodations and the hosts were very polite and helpful. We have hunting land about 20 minutes from Maiden Rock so my son's and I also had some time to hunt. If available again next year, we will hope to do the same stay! One of our sons is getting married in May, so to accommodate, we will have to get him and his bride a room at the bed n' breakfast also. Thanks for the great weekend. Mike & Lucy Myers
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kris H., St. Paul, MN

The perfect getaway to relax and enjoy nature
My husband and I, and our dog, spent a "working weekend" at this cabin. It is located in a beautiful little valley off the Mississippi River. The property has a wonderful trail system that winds through woods, fields, and a stream. There is also a state natural area directly across the road, which we explored. The cabin itself has a wood burning stove, well stocked kitchen, jacuzzi bath, and is decorated in a lovely homey way. It was so relaxing. Even with snow and overcast skies, we really enjoyed this late October getaway. Charlene and John are pros; everything was clean and well organized, and they are super responsive owners. We hope to come again, and see what the place is like in each season.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

James K.

Lovely setting and lovely cottage.
I highly recommend this cottage and really appreciate the fact that I was able to get an in-house massage ordered up. My dad and I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Dawn B.

Serenity in a quaint cottage
Enjoyed our weekend stay in the cottage; the accommodations were clean and comfortable from living room to bedrooms. The kitchen is well supplied for an occasional meal. Several shelves of books for browsing and games were also available. The surroundings are peaceful and lovely, we walked the road as well as the mowed paths around the property and saw many birds and wildlife all around. Sitting on the porch of the cottage we were treated to hummingbirds sipping from the honeysuckle vine growing nearby. A lovely retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017