With a stay at this vacation home in Stewartville, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus and Root River. .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.
Olmsted County Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 17.1 km
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 15 min drive - 20.3 km
Mayo Civic Center - 16 min drive - 19.4 km
Mayo Clinic - 16 min drive - 19.5 km
Getting around
Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's General Store - 12 min walk
Pizza Ranch - 18 min walk
Carrs Bar And Grill - 7 min drive
Dairy Queen - 10 min walk
Subway - 1 min walk
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 manager
Barb Hill
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking
Car recommended
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Spices
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Soap
Shampoo
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Table football
Games room
DVD player
Video library
Books
Games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Welcoming dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
On the river
In a rural location
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Things to do
Fitness facilities nearby
Golf on site
Cycling on site
Hunting nearby
Sledging nearby
Water tubing nearby
Golf nearby
Winery tours nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Ice skating nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Hiking 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
Unit size: 2002 sq ft (186 sq m)
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
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
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
"walden Pond" Adventure Amidst 44 Private Acres House
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 122 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Katja L.
3 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful nature
We had a wonderful stay and the dogs loved the trails in the woods. Chocolate, the neighbor’s horse was a sweetheart, as was Zippy the other neighbor’s dog! The space was great and we enjoyed having the loft to puzzle in and watch movies. We will be back:)
Katja L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa W.
27 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Miracle
Last minute pivot because family got sick. We found this lovely spot for our family of 5 and 2 mini dachshunds. So comfortable and spacious! We had a great Christmas at the Bungalow by the fire!
Lisa W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laurie D.
22 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Laurie D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laurie D.
14 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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Laurie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Steve M.
18 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Steve M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammy B.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Really enjoyed the stay. It was very relaxing and a lot of fun
Tammy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
dan R.
8 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Srenity
A beautiful home and setting
dan R.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven C.
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Steven C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pat C.
25 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
We had a great time traveling the area and hiking the trails.
Pat C.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alice S.
10 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Setting
Stayed 3 weeks. It was wonderful. Especially liked the trails for hiking with our dog. It was close to Rochester and Stewartville had a nice grocery called Fareway. Also had a good place for pizza called 2 Brothers. My son liked the proximity to Anytime Fitness too.
Alice S.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jim L., Lakewood
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
LovelyGet Away
It was great, a big back yard. There was a front porch to sit and rock on, and additional seating out back. The property was well stock, we had everything we needed. Barb was great at answering all our question.
Jim L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Larry P.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location
Great location, wonderful stay, So nice to be able to leave Mayo Clinic, and escape to a secluded hideaway. This is our second visit. Barb our host is a pleasure to work with. Would enjoy a return visit.
Larry P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sara V.
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
It was a perfect location and a very relaxing visit!
Sara V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eric P.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Restore by the Fireplace
Our family loved our stay! The place was perfect for our family of five and dog. We built fires in the fireplace, grilled chicken on the grill, roasted marshmallows over the campfire, took king walks on the trails and played a lot of games of darts.
We also enjoyed driving up to Rochester to visit Cafe Aqui.
Highly recommend this spot.
Eric P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristy G.
28 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
Beautiful property, serene escape & great place to bring your dogs! Hope to return in the future!
Kristy G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
dave k.
12 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bungalow stay
Very nice and comfortable.
dave k.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Autumn B.
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters Annual weekend
The property was exceptional. Beautifully kept grounds & inside was wonderfully inviting & comfortable. The host provided many conveninces from a handy spice rack to firewood. We had some weather related travel hiccups & the host was very kind to accommodate a last minute change for us. Our heartfelt thanks to her!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & would recommend to others.
Autumn B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Larry P.
27 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful escape
The overall property was very pleasant. The surrounding woods were a relaxing setting from visits at Rochester. The cottage was enjoyable and our host was great to work with.
Larry P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dixie H.
23 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Get-together
Adult siblings joined together with spouses to reconnect and go to a 105 birthday celebration in Stewartville. We hiked and gathered at the bungalow to reconnect since we all lived in different states, it was a perfect place to stay. We loved the nature and all the wildlife that visited. Thank you. It is a very nice environment and place to relax and reconnect. Absolutely perfect for us.
Dixie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca R.
8 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Rebecca R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laurianne F., Rochester, MN
17 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bliss at the Bungalow
Barb’s Bungalow is an absolutely charming property! We stayed for a pre-wedding ladies retreat and couldn’t be happier. We had plenty of space to spread out our yoga mats in front of the wood burning fireplace. The game room upstairs was perfect for relaxing with our books, and we very much enjoyed walking the trails on the property. We can’t wait to come back for another adventure in the future!
Laurianne F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason K.
5 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Cabin Life
This is a great property, get ready to hike. Will come again. Great communication as well.
Jason K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tori H.
18 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Renewing
What a lovely home and gorgeous location! Even though we had some bitterly cold days, we loved hiking all the trails along the river with our Golden Retreiver. It was so quiet and peaceful. Snow was even removed promptly. This is a place we would love to return to!
Tori H.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
David H.
1 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
It is very nice and peaceful place
David H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth H.
8 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy!!
We had a wonderful stay at the bungalow. Everything was just as described, and we couldn’t have been more comfortable. Everyone enjoyed the trails and having time together in the cozy cabin, playing darts, and sitting and talking by the fire. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to get away from a busy life and just relax in the beautiful wooded cottage.