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Friendly-Farm Retreat

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 537.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

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

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Rock climbing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Unit size: 400 sq ft (37.2 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Wykoff, MN

What's nearby

  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park - 16 min drive
  • Apache Mall - 42 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 44 min drive
  • Mayo Civic Center - 46 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic - 46 min drive

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?

Check-out 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 mi (15 km) of Forestville Mystery Cave State Park and Root River. Forestville State Park Office and Old Barn Resort Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Friendly-Farm Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Kay K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Charlene E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wykoff
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
X
Lovely place in the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Roger T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelent
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delaney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Whitney R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sarah P., Mulberry, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Mardi N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Randa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Peggy V., Edina

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Erik S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and accommodations
As advertised, great place to stay with gracious, friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Rogers

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Respite
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this immaculately clean, homey, and well-appointed home. The escape into the country after exploring nearby bicycling trails, state parks, antique malls and eateries was blissful. Our host Tammy was super helpful and immediately responsive to all inquiries. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

DIANA F., Twin CIties in Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Lanesboro Lull
We enjoyed a 2 night stay at the Farmstead. Comfortable and clean and relaxing when we needed it the most. We usually stay in town in Lanesboro but will definitely book this property next year for our annual visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

krystal b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
What a wonderful stay! We were staying in the area for my 8 year olds birthday and she just loved our stay! The morning greeting by their wonderful dog Copper gave her all the giggles! The day we had head back home, she didn't want to go. Hopefully get back there again! We also want a pet donkey now too :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Great place to stay. The owners are very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022