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Treehouse Cabin in the Bluff Woodlands

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Elba, MN
  • Whitewater River
    14 min walk
  • Whitewater State Park
    3 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic
    36 min drive
  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    42 min drive

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About the area

Elba

Located in Altura, this cabin is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Whitewater River and Whitewater State Park. .This cabin is 26.5 mi (42.6 km) from Mayo Clinic and 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Mississippi River.

What's nearby

  • Whitewater State Park - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 35 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 36 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Winona State University - 36 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 37 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mauer Brothers Liquors - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Whitewater Wines - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pooter's Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tony’s Saloon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tilly's Tavern - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Treehouse Cabin in the Bluff Woodlands

Enjoy driftless woodland valley views from this "reimagined rustic", one-room, 12 by 16 foot cabin on posts in the trees. Perfect for guests looking for a camping / glamping experience but prefer lodging accommodations. Linens and towels provided. Corner bunk with 3 twin mattresses. Couch converts to a full bed. Heat, electricity, wi-fi, mini fridge, microwave and coffee pot. Hanging hammock chairs outside underneath the cabin. Private firepit. Shared outdoor seating areas and gas grill. Cabin does not have plumbing. Year-round heated bathhouse with hot water, showers, toilets and drinking water available within 50 feet. Hiking trail and woodland areas to explore on the 14-acre property. Firewood is available for purchase on site. This unit is one of three treehouse cabins available on the property.

If you have any special requests for additional services or amenities, please ask us! We have additional camping and lodging options on site and nearby if you have additional people in your group.
Why stay? Perfect relaxation destination or home base for your Whitewater Valley adventures. Enjoy a campfire in the private fire pit and the amazing stars on a clear night. Check out the trout fishing, hiking, wildlife, wildflowers, fall colors, biking, river tubing, swimming, canoeing or kayaking. Within 2 miles of Whitewater State Park, the Elba Fire Tower, Whitewater State Wildlife Management Area (hunting, trout fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing) and the Whitewater River State Water Trail (canoe/kayak/tube). There is a gas station (bait and fishing supplies, convenience store items), 2 bars and a restaurant/coffee shop within a mile in the town of Elba. The Whitewater Wines Winery is 5.6 miles up the road.

Shared campground amenities:
Bathhouse with 2 private individual rooms, each with a hot shower, vanity and flush toilet.
Propane grill with side burner.
Community area (requires short hike) with tent shelters (2, each 10' x 20'), outdoor furniture, tables, chairs, propane grill w/ side burner, firepit w/ cooking grate/skillet.
Stargazing area with reclining chairs (requires short hike).
Cell service: AT&T typically works well, Verizon works intermittently, and T-mobile doesn't have a good signal.
Wi-fi: Available at the cabin, data speeds up to 25 Mbps.

Parking: On site, 2 vehicle limit, no vehicles larger than a full-size truck, no trailers.
Host accessibility: Available 24/7/365 via phone and email/messaging, frequently on site.
Security: Campground community areas are under video surveillance.

Setting: Aefintyr campground is located in the hilly, wooded, blufflands of the Whitewater River Valley just north of the tiny town of Elba, MN. Views are primarily of the woods and valleys. The campground is off of a 2 lane county highway so there is some intermittent road noise. It is otherwise very peaceful and filled with the sounds of nature, including lots of birds and other wildlife.
Aefintyr is a peaceful place with chill vibes and we like to keep it that way! It is not a place for parties or rowdy groups. We like to listen to nature, not loud music or rowdy people blabbering into the night. Please see our rules/polices to know what to expect.
20240824
Make yourself comfortable in your cabin, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Chelsi Low

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Gas grills
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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

General

  • Unit size: 192 sq ft (18 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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
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

Property is also known as

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Treehouse Cabin in the Bluff Woodlands Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslee T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this cabin stay for our family! Clean, quick drive to whitewater state park for day adventures, and so nice to come back and enjoy the time at the cabin. Bathrooms were great and clean! Nice to have running warm water for our toddler along for the trip. Will definitely be considering booking again! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was actually nicer than the pictures gave them credit for. The beds and couch were very comfortable. The bathrooms were much nicer than expected. Both the cabin and the bathrooms were very clean. The grounds around the cabin really needed a good mowing. It would have been helpful if firepit tools for moving hot logs or cleaning out old charred pieces of wood were provided. Not something we have to bring with us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Great location with privacy. Hopefully it stays that way. Beautiful nature and whitewater state park 3 minutes away is spectacular!! Recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fly Fishing
Our group of three long time friends that like to fish together found this Tree House Cabin close to the Whitewater River near Elba, MN. It looked similar to places we've stayed to ice fish with bunk beds, no indoor plumbing and a little table to play games. We were pleasantly surprised to see how much better this was. It was very clean, nicely decorated and more spacious then we expected. It's nestled in the beautiful woods on Whiskey Hill and we wished we had more then one night to stay. I highly recommend this cabin and the owner always responded immediately to my questions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great setup! The property features a cabin and separate bath house below, and several outdoor camping areas up the bluff. Just a little more clarification on which amenities are in which area, but otherwise just fine. Lots of extra touches and small details were appreciated. I am hoping to make staying here a yearly thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Girls Weekend!
Stayed here with some girlfriends for a few days while camping. We loved the little cabin and hammock area. Do be aware it is right next to a highway, so it was loud. Chelsi does a great job making sure your stay is good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute treehouse stay with everything we needed
We packed our family of four into this cute treehouse spot. It was super clean and tidy, and had thoughtful touches throughout. We loved sitting on the hammock chairs and grilling meals outside. The bathhouse was especially well thought out and nice. The shower was hot and the hand towels and beautiful sink felt like a luxury in the woods. The host was friendly and warm and has made this campground a labor of love with personal touches throughout the land. We had a lot of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig F., St paul usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect treehouse cabin with nice hikes
Easy, simple, glamping treehouse in the woods. Perfect. Coffee, popcorn great towels, super and nice little bath house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023