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Friendly-Farm Retreat

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 537 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Friendly-Farm Retreat

Property address: 23553 183rd Ave. Wykoff, MN 55990. Private apartment with seeping loft on 130 acre farm in the bluff country just minutes from Forestville State Park. Access to your own personal patio and fire pit behind main residence. Wake up late, or early, and enjoy a cup of coffee in the country. The space is completely furnished; kitchen and bathroom with everything you’d need for a relaxing long weekend or extended stay. We live on the property, but will not “entertain” you during your stay. We’ll respect your privacy completely as you respect ours.

Forestville/Mystery Cave;

Property manager

Tammy Eickhoff

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please place used linens in laundry basket in bathroom.
Leave keys on counter and apartment unlocked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Two night minimum
Over five guests will be charged 1x $25 fee.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Friendly-farm Retreat Apartment Wykoff
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About the area

Map
Wykoff, MN

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stellar 181 Taphouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rack's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Friendly-Farm Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Friendly-Farm Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Friendly-Farm Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Friendly-Farm Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Ed's Museum and within 9 miles (15 km) of Forestville Mystery Cave State Park and Root River. Forestville State Park Office and Old Barn Resort Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Friendly-Farm Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

Great stay

We loved our stay. Owners were friendly and helpful. All the animals were great. Would for sure stay here again next time we come to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger T.

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

Excelent

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place. Fit our needs perfectly and the farm was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

X

Lovely place in the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene E.

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

Quiet and relaxing

If you don't mind staying just a bit off the beating path this is the place to stay. The place was exactly what was presented, no surprises.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

Great time on the Farm!

Great hosts! Great location! Great animals! Great space to relax as a couple! Dan spent time with us on the farm answering all of our "City Folk" questions on Cows, Donkeys, Kittens, Dogs, and Farm ownership. It is a wonderful place to relax with the sounds of animals and awesome sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

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

Farm life!

Cozy farm stay close to outdoor fun! We enjoyed visiting with Jilly, Artie and all the other farm friends! Accommodations were perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kay K.

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

Farm apartment

Our stay was enjoyable. We were close to the small towns we wanted to go and see and the landscape was beautiful We were in Bluff Country. The weather was great too. Every time we came back to the farm we were greeted by the 2 dogs, especially the puppy. Both dogs were cute and fun to be around.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sweet little VRBO

Clean and comfortable. Friendly hosts, as well as friendly dog and cats. The farm setting was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

Third time

We stay here every time we are in Spring Valley. We love it here. It is nice , quiet and very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Wykoff

Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and comfotable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Comfy Farm Retreat

We stayed here 4 nights to attend a wedding. The rental is well stocked and well furnished, very clean and comfortable, especially the king bed. Great hiking at nearby Forestville Mystery Cave SP. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mardi N.

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

Weekend Getaway

Traveled with my family to visit Mystery Cave State Park and take in the local sights. This was a great launching point for everything we wanted to do. Thanks, Tammy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delaney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is beautiful and the donkeys, cows, dogs, and cats were all so wonderful to be able to see and visit. The property owners are lovely - we got to have some good conversations with them. It’s tucked away in the country which is exactly what we wanted, but it’s only a 10 minute drive to Forestville for fishing, and 30 minutes to Lanesboro for the shops and restaurants. We had an amazing time and will definitely book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Lovely farm setting

We enjoyed our stay at the farm, all the sights, sounds and especially the animal. Suited our needs perfectly. Husbands already planning vs fishing trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Excellent!

Property and host were all you could ask for! Clean, quiet, beautiful setting. Watched the sun come up as we drank our coffee! Highly recommend! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P., Mulberry, Arkansas

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

Wonderful and relaxing !

The serenity in the country, the hospitality of Tammy and Dan and the pet therapy of Copper and the black kitties was what we needed. The day we arrived the monarch’s were migrating and had gathered in one of the trees on the property. It was magical to see so many gathered in one place. The bed was very comfortable and the towels plentiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Wonderful farm location

Tammy and Dan were most accommodating in ensuring our needs were met. We chose this location due to being close to family homes and Forestville Park and it was perfect for our needs. The apartment was very comfortable and well stocked with necessities. Copper and the kitties made us not miss our fur kids as much and were very fun to interact with. Would love to stay here again on a future visit and would recommend to anyone in the area needing a place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy V., Edina

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

A little bit of heaven!

What a special place! We were greeted by a friendly dog and two adorable kittens. Check in was a breeze, thr door open. Instructions were all listed with any information we could possibly want or need, but oh so good to have. Spotlessly clean, well furnished. Comfortable couch, bed, etc. Everything we would possibly need, i.e. wifi, television, fridge, coffee maker AND fresh coffee, etc. Beautiful flowers all over their beautiful yard, and all the peace and quiet you would need. Love the donkeys and cows as well. Very friendly hosts, we had a very nice stay in the beautiful countryside. Thanks from us both!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared F.

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

Hidden Gem for Root River Bike Trail

On short notice I was looking for a place to stay to ride the Root River and Preston/Harmony trails without having close contact with anyone in these Covid times. This apartment on a working farm was perfect. Only 15 minutes from Preston or Fountain trailheads, about 25 minutes from Lanesboro. Super clean. A complete apartment with full kitchen, modern bathroom, fast WiFi, and extremely comfortable king size bed. Very quiet at night. One dog, 3 kittens and 2 burros came by to visit when I was outside. Very friendly owners. While my wife had to cancel out of the trip, as a Wisconsin farm girl I'm sure she would have enjoyed it. Definitely would stay here again (which is my highest compliment).
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Randa D.

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

On The Farm

Peaceful and quiet place in the beauty of green farmland. We needed to get out of the city for a few days and this fit the bill. Our host, "Eik" was welcoming and told us lots of stories about his farm. We met the donkeys and dog Copper. One of the things we would recommend is more lighting - the apartment was quite dark. We are older readers and the lack of lamps made it difficult. Perhaps move the large lamp on the dresser in the bedroom to the side of the bed and add another lamp in the living room. The kitchen had most of everything we needed except for bowls - no serving sized bowls were to be found.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Peaceful beautiful farm stay, family friendly.

It’s a peaceful area except, for the outdoor dogs who might bark, and run around the yard. It says fully furnished kitchen but there were no pairing knives, only 2 large knives. This was our second visit in 4 years. The beds upstairs are not ideal for adults who have pain, or to avoid a head injury climbing up to get there if you’re unsteady is a challenge. The big king bed is fine. The hosts are all friendly. If you like farm atmosphere, it’s a nice place. We wished we could have opened the windows to hear birds and crickets but flys, bugs might come in, so air conditioner is recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney R.

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

Cute farm stay

My kids loved our stay. The mini donkeys were a hit. The property was clean and modern. Pets were all friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

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

Great location and accommodations

As advertised, great place to stay with gracious, friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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