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Working Ranch in Minnesota! Great for family groups or flexcation!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Interior
Golf
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 23

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Starbuck, MN
  • Glacial Lakes State Park
    6 min drive
  • Lake Minnewaska
    10 min drive
  • Starbuck Public Beach
    10 min drive
  • Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
    49 min drive

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About the area

Starbuck

Located in Starbuck, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Glacial Lakes State Park and Lake Minnewaska. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Starbuck Public Beach and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Lakeshore Park.

What's nearby

  • Glacial Lakes State Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Minnewaska - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Lakeshore Park - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Holly Skogen Park - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 58 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Water's Edge Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nutcracker Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Franny's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lyn's Cafe - ‬12 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.

Working Ranch in Minnesota! Great for family groups or flexcation!

Relax, unwind and UNPLUG on our ranch in the Glacial Hills of Western Minnesota. The 5 bedroom, 4 bath home sleeps up to 23 people and is on a working ranch with many nearby activities to keep you as busy or as relaxed as you choose. The Glacial Lakes State Park borders the property with a quiet lake and canoes, paddle boats and kayaks for rent. The park also allows horseback riding and there's a horse barn at the property with stalls for 3 horses if you want to bring your own(with an extra boarding charge). A bike path runs from the park to Starbuck MN and Lake Minnewaska. The home is 5 miles from Lake Minnewaska, with a beach for swimming, all types of water activities in summer and ice fishing in the winter. Bring snowmobiles, 4 wheelers or cross country skis or snowshoes to explore the trails in the area or go hiking in the park or on our ranch. Hunting for deer, pheasants, ducks, and coyote is abundant in the area too. Winter time fun includes sledding in our hills! Lake Emily can be seen from the pastures and the sunsets are beautiful from the deck. We will give you ranch tours for an added fee (except on Sunday) and there is Ranch raised Beef available by contacting us, all priced and ready for the grill!
The home has an open floor plan with kitchen, dining and living room and large windows to enjoy the view. A gas fireplace is located between the dining area and the living room. Farm and ranch traffic does go through the yard at times but you are welcome to watch when something we are doing interests you.
The Master bedroom has a stone gas fireplace with a sitting area. The master bath is equipped with a double shower and bubble tub. The large walk in closet has a crib if needed. There is also a pack n' play available.
Bedrooms 2 and 3 are on the main floor and are just down the hall from the main full bath and the laundry room.
The basement has bedrooms 4 (with small crib) and 5 and 2 bathrooms with showers, a large rec room with ping pong table and another gas fireplace. Also games, puzzles and books are available for keeping family time priority!
The house does not have television but WIFI is available for an added fee of $25 per stay if you need to connect to the outside world!
A back patio with sitting area opens to the spacious back yard with sandbox and swings for the children and a fire ring for S'mores or backyard campfires. The garage is a two stall heated area with sink for cleaning fish or game. This is also a perfect area for ladies time away scrapbooking! We have large folding tables and chairs available! We have a large yard if there are extras that want to pitch a tent or bring an RV. We will charge $15 per night for a tent of extra people and $50 per night to hookup an RV.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected.
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 onsite parking.

Property manager

Jim and Twyla Wulf

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: pets must be kenneled in garage or the horsebarn

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 23
Note from host: No parties but family groups welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Working Ranch in Minnesota! Great for family groups! Starbuck

Working Ranch in Minnesota! Great for family groups or flexcation! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay and owners were very kind. The only things to note were there were a couple in person check ins that were a bit surprising and we would have appreciated some heads up, particularly with small children around we wouldn’t have wanted them to come across strangers, so that’s our feedback on how to make the stay more comfy and why the one less star. And second note there was a hot tub listed but there wasn’t one. All things considered it was still a great place to stay and we appreciate the hosts for sharing their home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUDY P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hosts and beautiful spacious home and property.
Great family place with lots of room inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Vacation
This is the second time we used this property for our family vacation. This place is awesome and fit the needs of our family very well. We love the spacious home and the big yards for our kids and grandchildren to experience tons of fun! The swings, sandbox, and outdoor fire pit were great additions! There was plenty of space for our large group of 21! Thanks to Jim and Twyla for being such great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 5th
Property was beautiful. Outside area was kept up and accessible. Big table and very nice kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ranch-style property in Starbuck, MN
Second time staying here with our large group. Great hosts, immaculate property! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity and James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway
Our family with 8 adults and 9 children (6-16) enjoyed the backyard, front porch, and everything in between. The quiet view of the prairie is so beautiful! The State Park nearby is fun for non-motorized boating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dixie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Roundup Girls
This was the second time we stayed on the ranch. It is very spacious with lots of room. We had 9 adult women and we each had our own bed with lots of room and bathrooms. It's very nice and clean and Jim and Twila are very friendly and helpful. When I sent a message to them asking for help they were very quick to answer and came quickly when we needed them.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will return!
This is a fantastic home with caring and considerate hosts. This is a perfect annual gathering space for 9 adult siblings and some children and grandchildren. The heated garage with a counter and tables/chairs is a bonus that gave us lots of conversation areas and lots of space to spread out. 2025 will be our third year here. Thank you to Jim and Twyla!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Location for Family time
We had a group of 21 staying at the Ranch house for Thanksgiving. The house was very clean and kitchen was well-stocked. The garage provided a great place for kids to play, storage of winter gear, and even cleaning of pheasants after a few hunts. The basement was full of toys and games and the kids kept very busy down there. The bunk room was a great sleeping spot for them. Jim and Twyla were extremely friendly and accommodating with an early check-in request, as well as some other extras like taking our kids on the tractor to feed the cows. This is a gorgeous setting and very close to Lake Minnewaska and Alexandria. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis T., St. Peter, MN US

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf Trip
We had a wonderful time and got to spend time with Jim and Twyla who gave us the history of the area. The house was great, and we had plenty of room for our group of 20 golfers. Definitely a great place and highly recommend the area for any outings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Relaxing Stay
Thank you for providing a place for us to connect as a family, relax, and just spend time together. We had a great time and would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay!
Thank you again for a great stay! Being able to celebrate our parents 50th wedding anniversary all together was truly a blessing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 27-30, 2023 stay
This place is AMAZING as are the owners! Upon arrival, there was a welcome note and loaf of homemade zucchini bread. Twyla also stopped in to welcome me personally. The cleanliness was impressive as were the many personal touches including a s'more basket, large variety of K-cup for the Keurig coffee maker, soaps/shampoo dispenser in the bathrooms - just to name a few. The decor is SO nice! The themed details are so cool. And the layout of the house was perfect for our group of 17 adults and teens. That bunkroom was perfect for the younger folks who liked to sleep in. And that front porch - so great; we watched beautiful sunsets each evening. The garage was like an extension of the home - so clean, with a sink and extra refrigerator. There were a also a variety of bikes, extra outdoor chairs too. The setting is beautiful and just 5 miles from town. Starbuck has a wonderful beach and the Firehouse brewery was a fun outing. I can't say enough about this VRBO; it checked ALL the boxes for our group, and we've already booked for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Twyla was an awesome host and my family had a blast at her home! Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, Pleasant Stay for Families
This beautiful, clean home offers so much opportunity for fun and relaxation. The house has plenty of dishes, towels, and a large dining room table with extra chairs. The covered porch is a lovely place to visit or listen to the birds. Outside the back lawn is perfect for kids to run, and the nearby state park has a lake for fishing and non-motor boats. The beach in town is great for hot days (and the air conditioning in the house is fantastic too)! The hosts are extraordinarily kind and helpful. And you can get a taste of farm life at this exceptional place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place for a 50th Anniversary
This property worked out perfect for our family, all 21 of us fit comfortably. There were beds/couches for everyone, plenty of room to spread out for activities, lots to do indoors and outside. If you’re considering it, the farm tour is definitely worth it, Brady had so much great information and the kids loved the visit from Cash. The house was very well stocked with everything we could have wanted/needed and so much more. The kids under 10 and the teens/,young adults found plenty to do (foosball, ping pong, games/puzzles, bean bag toss, bikes, balls) and never even missed their screens or tv. This house was impressively clean considering it is a farmhouse on a gravel road. The garage was just as clean and spacious, additional room since the weather wasn’t too cooperative. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The siblings gather
This place has everything you need. Very clean, very roomy, very well equipped. The hosts, Jim and Twyla, couldn’t be nicer - from the homemade sweet bread to the almost instant delivery of a heating pad, they couldn’t have been more accommodating. A lovely pastoral setting on a working farm. We all loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curtis T., St. Peter, MN US

Liked: Cleanliness
Starbuck Golf Weekend
Our vacation weekend was excellent! We were able to meet Jim and Twyla who were the owners of the house. They were very fun to be around and the house was outstanding. Definitely will be staying on the property during our next function. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
Great venue, secluded, beautiful sunsets, hosts were there when needed, but out of the way otherwise. Proximity to Glacier Park provided many recreational afternoons. Would strongly recommend to anyone looking for a place for a family gathering.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay in Rural MN
Our family of 7 adults and 6 children (ages 8 months to 8 years) found all the comforts of home at Clear Springs Cattle Ranch. The lower level play area and bunk room provided space for kids and allowed quiet conversations upstairs for the adults. Multiple bathrooms and bedrooms were clean and comfortable. The swing-set and sandbox were favorites of the kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for large groups or families.
Everything was wonderful! There was so much space inside and out! We were able to ride bikes and our four wheeler around. Jim and Twyla are such sweet people and fun to visit with. We are already talking about the next time we go back! Thank you again for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a Large Family
Had a great first impression when driving on to the property -- immediately noticed how well kept it was and the inside of the house was very clean. Plenty of room for our family and we loved the large yard area for the outdoor games. The home was well equipped with everything we needed plus I noticed extras like the toothbrushes, makeup towels, etc. The hosts thought of everything! Also, not long after we arrived the hosts stopped by to welcome us and we visited with them a few times throughout our stay. Our children and grandchildren loved this place and we would not hesitate to go back again. If you're looking for a place with lots of room and lots of great outdoor space, this is the place you want to rent. Also, beautiful views and sunsets!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Festivities
It was so big and beautiful! Wonderful relaxing weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tailor H., Rochester, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
This place was great! It was clean and had everything that you could ever need! Great central location for our families to get together. The house and farm are absolutely beautiful. Close to town and lakes if which our group utilized for fishing. Overall, a perfect stay and everyone was talking about returning next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dustin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We had a wonderful time! The property and house were very nice and had everything we needed. Jim and Twyla were also very helpful and accommodating. Overall, this was the perfect place for a family get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022