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Cozy cottage on private wetland

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

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Herman, MN
  • Place, University of Minnesota - Morris
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Kjenstad Park
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Mary
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the area

Herman

With a stay at this cottage in Herman, you'll be on the waterfront, and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Prairie Ridge Hospital & Health and 21 mi (33.8 km) from Stevens County Historical Society and Museum. .This cottage is 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Kjenstad Park and 21.3 mi (34.3 km) from Kensington Runestone Park.

What's nearby

  • University of Minnesota - Morris - 47 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Kjenstad Park - 49 min drive - 54.2 km
  • Mill Lake - 54 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Lake Mary - 59 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Lake Latoka - 61 min drive - 58.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Herman Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • Hot Stuff Pizza
  • ‪Herman Bar and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Broken Paddle Bar & Gr - ‬11 min drive

About this property

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

Cozy cottage on private wetland


Looking to get away for some rest, relaxation and/or recreation? Check out our one of a kind “Cottage on the Pond”. Located in west central Minnesota our cozy cottage is built on a 27 acre private pond and game protected wetland. We are just 35 minutes from many lakes with fishing, golfing, boating and beaches!

If you are an outdoor enthusiast our property is home to many wild waterfowl including trumpeter swans, wood ducks, mallards, geese and pelicans (yes, pelicans). We also have many native passerine birds (warblers, wood warblers, flycatchers) and native wildflowers (purple prairie cone flower, spider wort, prairie blazing star). Wireless High speed Internet for your electronic needs! Taking reservations now for the months of May through September.

Cottage Details:
• The building looks over a 27 acre pond with man made islands.
• 1 Full size bed, 1 bunk bed, 1 couch, and 1 cot.
• The cottage includes a fully remodeled kitchenette with dishes, pots, pans, and silverware, also Bathroom and Dining area.
• From the cottage dining table you will be overlooking the 27 acre pond below. One room has the kitchenette with dining table, couch and tucked away in the corner will be the bunk bed. In the pine room will be the full size bed.
• There are two quaint outdoor decks. The main patio has table and gas grill overlooking the pond with geese, pelicans and many other waterfowl.
• Many antiques and artwork spread throughout the cottage.

Features and Amenities:
• Full Kitchen
• Dishes, Stove, Microwave
• Air Conditioning
• Wireless Internet!!!
• 3 Beds(1 Full, Twin bunk beds, Couch, and 1 cot)
• DVD player
• 1 Bath w/Shower
• Linens
• T.V. (30 local Channels)
• Fireplace (outdoor)
• Binoculars
• Gas Grill
• Beautiful View
• Deck w/patio table
High Speed WiFi internet (40mb)


40 Minutes from:
• Movie Theater
• Shopping Area
• Golf Courses
• Beaches
• Restaurants
• Fishing
• Antique Stores
• Bowling

We are 35 minutes west of Alexandria on Highway 27. We are about 2 1/2-3 hours from the Twin Cities. There is no smoking in the building. Sorry, no fishing or swimming in the pond.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. 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.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children 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, 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