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Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly.

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Gathering of friends in celebration.
Property grounds
Friends at a celebration.
A guest uses a pair of the  shoeshoes we provide on the property.
Brrr, but cozy and warm inside with a glowing fire.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 565.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Holdingford, MN
  • Eagle Mountain
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Big Birch Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • St. Cloud State University
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Loft

1 Single Bed

Main Floor

3 Single Beds

Treehouse Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly.

Come and surround yourself with the magic of the wizards! We are excited to add our new Wizard's Treehouse Room! Perched around a tree and next to a zip line, it offers privacy and fun, with a slide delivering you to the ground. Property also features a hot tub opened year-round, and 3 acres of fenced land. We're just three miles from Cedar Lake Memorial Campground featuring boating, fishing and a magnificent descending sand lake shore. 27 mile-long Soo Line Trail offers hiking, biking, and snowmobiling. Free Wi-Fi. Full bathroom with shower. The Wizard's Cabin is on the edge of a rural town of 450 with a park, bar/restaurant. Upsala is the town where "Things are always looking up!" Diversity is most welcome.

More information

The cottage itself is timber-framed. Its timbers were locally harvested and it is artfully crafted and decorated, with a soaring loft area accessed by ladder, and cozy living space with fireplace. There is a very large 20' X 30' deck with chairs in the front of the cottage, a smaller, more private deck outside the back patio door, and a covered porch. It also now boasts a 14 X 14 tree room with lots of light and magic, and a small deck that surrounds a gnarled old tree, much like the Ents. Visit our Mordor corner, featuring the great eye of Sauron, fun signs and warnings, and a surprise when you open the Mor Door.

Guest access

The cottage will be unlocked for you prior to your arrival. Parking is available on the street or right on the property. The three acres is yours to roam, as are wooded areas surrounding the property. Paved roads and very low traffic make for good bicycling and we have bike and walking trails nearby. A fountain and 16' waterfall is a water feature in our yard, creating pleasant "white" noise.
We also offer a full size refrigerator, a gas oven with four burners, a microwave, a kitchen sink, and a flush toilet.

Interaction with guests

We are retired and we do live in a separate house on the property so we're usually around to make sure you have everything you need/want. My goal is to provide the privacy that you've likely come here to find.

Other things to note

We are 8 miles from bike/hiking trail access near Bowlus, MN, so you have a choice of whether you want to start your excursion from here or drive there. We also lived on a paved street with extremely light traffic. Good for biking, walking, running, dog walking.
Hunters and fishing folk are welcome during those seasons. For local hunting/fishing opportunities, please look up Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). We are in the corner of Morrison, Stearns and Todd Counties, and we recommend starting your searches there.
We welcome families, singles, couples, and pets. We have 2 dogs, 2 sister cats, and a waterfall feature on the property.
We are 1.5 - 2 hours from the Twin Cities, so consider us for get away accommodations. We are far from the "madding" crowds, light and air pollution. See the stars again. And watch for the magic.

Property manager

Jill (daily contact) and Joan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
With adult supervision
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
No more than two: dogs or cats.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Burtrum

Located in Burtrum, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Eagle Mountain and Albany Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hemker Park & Zoo and Pine Grove Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holdingford, MN

What's nearby

  • Eagle Mountain - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Big Birch Lake - 22 min drive - 18.4 km
  • College of Saint Benedict - 40 min drive - 46.5 km
  • The Ledge Amphitheater - 45 min drive - 54.1 km
  • St. Cloud State University - 52 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bullfrogs Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Shady's Golden Eagle - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Elmdale Liquors - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Never Say Never Equestrian Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Eagle Supper Club - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Eagle Mountain, Goose Lake and St Rosa Park. Big Birch Lake and Swan River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 88 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enchanting
The place was enchanting, but be prepared to climb a ladder.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Whimsical Stay!
I loved the LOTR decor and was taken away to a fantasy as soon as we opened the door! It had everything we needed (and wanted), and Joan and Jill make the whole process very easy. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin
Had a great time in the cozy cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charisma R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely experience!
This little cabin was so cute and we absolutely loved our stay. They were great hosts and the peace and quiet was a much needed break from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Very welcoming! Great place to relax for a weekend get away from home!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great getaway
The property is beautiful, the cabin is cozy, and the hosts are friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful getaway, in spite of some truly frigid MN temps. We even had a relaxing time in the hot tub in sub-zero temps. Thanks again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alli A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place
The property is absolutely fantastic as well as the owners. We had a wonderful time :) will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

kirby r.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good stay!
We really enjoyed our time here! It was just what me a couple friends were looking for: a cozy getaway. Would definitely return for another visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mom's perfect getaway weekend!
What a quiet little place for us moms to sneak away from our families for a weekend. The place was tucked into the property, away from the road and even further from town. The place was well furnished and a perfect place to stay in and cozy up, since there is not much to do around the location. Bring all the things you need to cook and make sure your pizza isn't too big for the small oven! You can tell that they put time, energy, and love into the property with all the small intricate details. It was such a perfect weekend to relax, do face masks, do crafts with your friend and enjoy the hot tub that's on site! We decided that this would not be the place for our small children as the ladder going up to the loft is quite steep and the place is small so it is not conducive to kids under 10, in our opinion. Maybe in the spring summer and fall when you can get outdoors and enjoy the zip line, kids would like the property more. But in the winter months when it's too cold to get outside, we could see our kids getting stir crazy! We would definitely be back again for another adult getaway! And the owners are so sweet!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gathering
Quiet in the house, with a warm cozy feel. Small LOTR touches throughout but not overwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Eve Cottage
Cozy little cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyller K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wizards Cottage
They property was beautiful and well maintained and communication was awesome with the hosts. The small touches for ambiance were perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great LOTR adventure
We were looking for a getaway and this was perfect for us and our two dogs! We’re huge LOTR fans so it was such a great scavenger hunt. The owners’ house and one other rental is on the same property, but they’re spaced far enough for plenty of privacy. The cottage itself doesn’t have a ton of privacy from those you travelled with, but it would still be great for a small family. The treehouse room is accessible from either outside or up the ladder and through the loft area. And Jill and Joan were so kind and very quick to respond whenever we had questions. We could not recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brant S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, cozy cottage
Very cute cabin. Owners were very accommodating. Bring your own drinking water.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical
Our stay was exceptional! The property was so beautiful put together. I look forward to visiting again in the summer. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Outdated photos and shared property
Overall it was a good weekend get away. The photos are very outdated. The bed is not comfortable. The property is shared with the owner and another rental making it difficult to enjoy the shared hot tub and letting the dogs be free. Hot tub and dog friendly are the two things we specifically look for in properties, so to be disappointed in those two things made it difficult to enjoy. Property is right outside of a small town. Beautiful walk to a small bar with the best burgers we’ve ever had. Communication and response rates from the owners was timely and friendly. Although displaying your presidential preference is a freedom of choice, personally I don’t think you should when running a business. Fun fact, I learned LOTR is short for lord of the rings, so expect that theme. My wife was pointing things out to me, so that was fun. The only way upstairs inside is the ladder, so consider the need to go outside to go up if you have dogs or a hard time with ladders. Thank you for providing a comfortable place to stay for our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time!
A few friends stayed at the LOTR Cottage as a fall get away. It was so cute and so cozy. There is a hot tub availabe for use, 2 different zip lines, a fire pit with firewood available for purchase. The host Jill and Joan were so sweet, very nice and communication was excellent. It is located near a small town of Upsala were the local bar was so welcoming. Gave us great hospitality and the food was great. There is a grocery store very close by as well in case you needed to pick up anything. We brought. Projector and had a scary movie playing by the fire - it was perfect. The one and only thing I have to say is we werent aware there was another rental on the property. Which absolutely wasnt a problem for us. We just werent sure if sharing the hot tub would have been an issue. Which for us it wasnt. That being said, we would stay here again! Jill and Joan were fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Magical Cabin
The cabin and grounds are so imaginative and charming. We loved being able to enjoy both the indoor and outdoor spaces. The kitchen was well equipped too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Came here just to get away with the lady for the weekend. Enjoyed our stay it was a very nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
We had a fast getaway for a few days and had a fun time with family. We enjoyed the Cabin and outdoors. We went siteseeing in the area and golfing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house!
Great property that you can easily tell that the hosts put their heart, soul and imagination into! Stayed with my two adult sons for a nearby wedding and plenty of room and everything we could need! Thank you Jill and Joan for letting us stay at your property! Would recommend this house highly! Sean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was fantastic. I would like to stay again when I can spend more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jill (daily contact) and Joan

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Hi! I grew up in Kansas City, KS, raised my children in Kansas and moved here in 2002 while obtaining my PhD in English. I'm a retired English professor teacher and my wonderful wife Joan works for the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls. We love our home and land, especially the peace that seems to emanate from it--so many of our guests comment on that as well. I'm currently working on a book about small towns.

Why they chose this property

We built the cottage in 2011 as a guest cottage. It's since served as Joan's music studio and now this. It has lots of interesting "wizardy" touches as well as a cozy, yet open feel. The large deck offers a roomy place to entertain and/or relax. The seating under the covered porch and the outdoor breakfast nook offer a great place for morning coffee or relaxing throughout the day. Warm up by the fire inside or brave skiing, snowmobiling, or sledding. Come and remember what the night sky looks like without light pollution!

What makes this property unique

It offers privacy without isolation. Street access to small town grocery, gas station and bar/grill as well as Cynthia's, an excellent restaurant, is just down the street from our property. Our residence, while also on property, is a comfortable distance away to allow us to answer your needs quickly but not be invasive.
Our 2-acre property is fenced, allowing all but the smallest dogs the opportunity to run off leash. Our 2 dogs, 3 cats, and 12 chickens have been our best ambassadors! Most of our guests comment in our guest book how much they enjoyed them. We offer fresh eggs to our guests as well!

Languages:

English

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