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The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches.

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Lake
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12209 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • 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.

The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches.

It is built into a hill with the east and north sides facing into the forest and the other sides facing into an open southerly view. The main floor is vaulted and has a large, open kitchen with full size gas stove with oven, full refrigerator/freezer, coffee pot, crock pot, toaster oven, coffee grinder, and all the necessary utensils, pots and pans, and dinnerware to serve 15 or more. There is a large wooden dining table in the dining area off of the kitchen which seats 8. A small table in the kitchen seats 2 to 4. There are also three 6 foot folding tables and another 18 folding chairs to expand the dining area into the living room if you want, or you can take your meals outside during a beautiful Shire day or night. The north facing deck is accessible through the kitchen which allows convenient access to the grill. There are views out into the woods and Shire lawns.
The vaulted living room has a queen size futon couch located in front of the full, built-in fireplace so you can relax or sleep in perfect comfort. A rocking chair and a coffee table are also located in the living room. A south facing deck is accessible through a door behind the futon.
Also off of the living room, a stairs leads up to the lofted sleeping area. This large space has six single beds and another rocking chair. It overlooks the living room and kitchen. The space is partially lit by a skyway window. There is an air conditioner on this level for summertime use, and the east window faces out into the forest for a beautiful, elevated view.
As you venture further back into the house, you will encounter a full bathroom with a shower and a Jacuzzi tub and then 3 bedrooms. The first bedroom has a full size bed, and it has access to the wraparound east/north deck through a sliding glass door. This part of the deck faces out into the forest. The center bedroom also has a full size bed. The last bedroom has two single beds and a lofted bed. It also has a sliding glass door which leads out onto the wrap around east/north deck. This portion of the deck is screened in.
The lower level has a laundry room, a bathroom with a shower, a single car tuck-under garage, and two car tuck-under garage. There is table tennis and a dart board available in the smaller garage. The larger garage is used for the Shire’s maintenance equipment which we occasionally need access to. A CD player, two air conditioners, floor/table fans as well as ceiling fans, Wi-Fi, and an outdoor grill are also available.

Property manager

Michael Bonnette

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2250 sq ft (209 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

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
1 total pets

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 77
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

Cedar House Is Uniquely Set Forest Surrounded Decks Porches
Cedar Is Uniquely Set Forest Surrounded Decks Porches McGrath
Cedar Is Uniquely Set Forest Surrounded Decks Porches
Cedar House Is Uniquely Set Forest Surrounded Decks Porches
Cedar Is Uniquely Set Forest Surrounded Decks Porches McGrath
Cedar House Is Uniquely Set Forest Surrounded Decks Porches
Cedar Is Uniquely Set Forest Surrounded Decks Porches McGrath
Cedar Is Uniquely Set Forest Surrounded Decks Porches

About the neighborhood

Map
McGrath, MN

What's nearby

  • Mille Lacs Lake - 23 min drive
  • Banning State Park - 32 min drive
  • Moose Lake State Park - 38 min drive
  • Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone - 50 min drive
  • Grand Casino Hinckley - 56 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches.?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches. located?

This family-friendly Mc Grath vacation home is located on a lake, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Snake River, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Kettle River and Mille Lacs Lake. Cedar Lake and Banning State Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches. Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space
Our family: mom, dad and 4 grown children-2 with spouses, met here to celebrate a late Christmas. There were 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and living room large enough for all of us to play games in. Also, it was dog friendly so we could include our pets in the gathering. The owner used a snowmobile to mark hiking trails which was a great afternoon activity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anzhelika G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet place
A great place to take a break from the bustle of the city. I love farming life, walked along forest roads and met a big kind dog of the owners. I think if everything works out to be back for Christmas
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Justin K.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Weekend Stay
Pros: Communication and flexibility with the property owners. Quiet stay, despite there being animals on the property. Great privacy. Cons: The “Cedar House” was not as well maintained as the photographs indicated. We did have one mouse also staying in the cabin with us. Something crawling and scratching in one of the bedroom walls for the majority of our stay. These things all aren’t a big deal to us; we understood that given the animals on the property, we could encounter these things. However, given the price we paid, we did wish there to be a little more attention to detail on the cosmetics of the rental. It isn’t a problem for us (we fully understand the amount of work the property owners and staff have put in to just maintain the property alone), but it may be a problem to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Flexible, friendly, and homey
We very much enjoyed our stay at "The Shire".... the land is portioned off with many cabins of different sizes. We wanted to get our small children used to camping in an easy way, so some of us slept in tents while some of the colder or rainy nights we stayed in the cabin. The kitchen was very well supplied and there were ample camping chairs for bonfires. The hosts were so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Lenora W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
November adventure
very convenient. the bathroom upstairs is a bit of a challenge for anyone over 5 feet tall and 100 pounds but we survived.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Rochelle R., Wells, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
We had a great time during our stay. The kitchen had enough dishes/cookware for our purposes. It's a huge property and there are horses, chickens and swans we were able to see. Thank you to Michael and his family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Nicole F.

Great but....
It’s an amazing place!! However o did feel that it’s a little more expensive than you originally see when selecting it. You pay for each additional person. Also fireplace and bonfires are mentioned a lot but you have to pay for firewood. Not just per day but per handful. If you like having fires it could add up. The host is very nice and helpful.l (but hard to get a hold of) they live on the property and you have to find them or get a hold of them for firewood or concerns, which sometimes was hard. The land and trails were awesome and I also felt like they put a good deal of thought into making your stay comfortable. I want to give 4 stars but the owner living on the property and the surprise expense of people and fire wood made me reduce it. However if your expecting it and prepared I’m sure you would have a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Margaret N.

It wasn’t exactly what we expected, wth office and horse barns right next to us, but it turned out v
We had a very nice family get together at the Cedar house. Loved the trails!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JOY L., Grand Forks

Great Place for Girls Weekend!
Plenty of room for us to play and sleep. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy D., St. Paul Park, MN

Magical place!
We stayed in the Cedar House over Memorial Day weekend with family. We all had a wonderful time and enjoyed it very much! The Shire has a magical feel to it and you can certainly feel the peaceful pull of the land, you can feel it in the house as well. The house and cabins are all unique, the Cedar House accommodations were perfect, it's a very comfortable place. We all loved the animals and being able to learn more about them. We enjoyed hiking in the forest. It's just serene and amazing. My boys loved seeing all the wildlife including turtles, snakes and frogs. Michael and Teyja are very personable and friendly and go the extra mile to make your stay great. They have a beautiful family on a beautiful property! (We wish you guys wellness and peace and hope things are going well for you! 😃) We all look forward to staying at the Shire again!! Amy D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rachel J.

Relaxing Friend Get-Away
This was our first time at the Shire (The Cedar House). It was a great experience. We had about 10 people over 4 days - 3 nights. It was a very comfortable, accommodating place. We did bring outdoor game- which I would recommend. They have great space for you to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cindy F.

Great Getaway!
We did a little girls getaway and this was a perfect spot to do so. Only a couple hours from the Twin Cities. The house was as nice as the pictures show, quiet and very roomy. We had stayed when we are in between seasons but we still found a lot to do. Walking, exploring in the woods and just handing out playing games. There is a beautiful retreat home on the premise as well. Highly recommend this to anyone that's looking to get away and meditate. We will definitely go back maybe in the fall. Thanks Michael!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016