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The Cabin at Lowell

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Exterior
Exterior
Screen Porch
View from  inside screen porch
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Garden City, MN
  • Mount Kato Ski Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Minnesota State University
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Mankato, MN (MKT-Mankato Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft Area

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

North Upstairs Loft

1 King Bed

South Upstairs loft

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

The Cabin at Lowell

The cabin at Lowell is the perfect place to unplug and unwind. This cabin/house sits on a 30-acre hobby farm that provides views of a 4-acre pond, chickens grazing, hay fields, orchard, and plenty of wildlife. 12 easy miles to Mankato, 6 miles to Lake Crystal, and 15 to Madelia MN, is easily accessible off of HWY 169. The cabin is great for a family vacation, girls/guys weekend. This is a very private location is close to lakes, bike trails, rivers, Minneopa State Park, Mount Kato Ski/Mt Bike, shopping, restaurants, local breweries, and wineries. Outside fire pit(firewood provided), charcoal grill(charcoal not provided), screen porch attached right off of the dining area and attached to the deck.
The cabin has 1 bedroom and a loft. There are 2 King beds, 1 Queen bed, 2 full beds and 1 single bed. Central air conditioning forced air furnace.
** Please note that the nightly rate is based on 4 guests, additional guests are an additional fee of $15 per night per person. (children under 2 are free). The price will automatically calculate when you indicate the number of guests staying. Max # of guests is 8
The main floor is handicap accessible. Main floor bathroom has a walk-in shower, upstairs bath has 4 foot seated shower. The kitchen has all the dishes, pots, pans, and utensils you will need, a full-size fridge, dishwasher, gas stove, coffee maker/filters. Washer and Dryer available for your use. Antenna TV in the bedroom and living room(Chromecast on livingroom TV), WIFI, DVD player.
Large wrap around deck accessible from the master bedroom and dining area, Small upper deck off of the loft area for a spectacular view of the area. Spacious yard with fire pit, swing set, and yard games. Quiet reading area in the loft. Cards, some board games, books and DVD's for your use(both adult and child friendly).
Children welcome; highchair and pack-n-play available.
Large parking area. Outside is well lit with plenty of outside lights. Smoke and CO detectors, fire extinguisher, basic first aid. Outside access to basement in case of inclement weather conditions.

** Please note that the nightly rate is based on 4 guests, additional guests are an additional fee of $15 per night per person. (children under 2 are free). The price will automatically calculate when you indicate the number of guests staying. Max # of guests is 8

Local Breweries in Mankato and Madelia. We recommend restaurants of La Plaza Fiesta, Mexican restaurant, The Fox Den, pizzeria both in Madelia.
Only 6 miles away in Lake Crystal there is Kevin's local grocery store, DQ, The Rocks Liquor store, The Lakes Bar and Grill. Also in Lake Crystal, public access to 2 lakes, Lake Crystal and Loon Lake.
Another great small town bar/restaurant in Good Thunder, The Thunder Bar.
The Red Jacket Valley Park is 9 miles away. Swimming, walking trails, and kayaking/canoeing. Located right next to the Red Jacket bike trail.
Minneopa State Park is 10 miles away. Attractions there are double waterfall, bison, hiking trails, and wildlife.
Minneopa Golf Course is 10 miles away, a bit further is Northlinks Golf Course in North Mankato and the Mankato Golf Club.
Mount Kato Ski Area is 10 miles away. Ski, snowboard and tubing in the winter and mountain biking in summer.
The Damn Store and Restaurant is 4 miles away, this is a quaint old-time restaurant near the Rapidan Damn and county park. This is also a great location to put your canoe or kayak in the Blue Earth River for a scenic trip downstream toward Mankato.
The area around Mankato has several paved bike trails, the closest is accessed in the small town of Rapidan, 6 miles away.
The area in the spring-fall have a variety of small-town or large city festivals and events,
If you are a youth sports team coming to the area for a tournament - our location is private, quiet and a great alternative to the hustle and bustle of a hotel atmosphere, and yet quickly accessible to the Mankato/North Mankato area.

Property manager

Carl and Ann
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Highchair and Pack-N-Play available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours weeknights - 10:00 pm - 6:00 am weekends - 11:00 pm - 7:00 am
Please be respectful of our new flooring and enter cabin with very clean shoes or remove your shoes. Thank You.

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
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

Garden City

Located in Garden City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Mount Kato Ski Area and Caswell Softball Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Minneopa State Park and Red Jacket Trail. Travelling with kids? Consider WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center, or check out an event or a game at Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Garden City, MN

What's nearby

  • Mount Kato Ski Area - 16 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 18 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 20 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Minnesota State University - 20 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Caswell Park - 20 min drive - 24.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lakes - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Thunder Bar & Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪LeMay's Humphrey Street Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rapidan Dam Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cabin at Lowell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cabin at Lowell?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cabin at Lowell?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cabin at Lowell located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Minneopa State Park, Red Jacket Trail and Sibley Park. Mount Kato Ski Area is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Getaway

Great hosts, beautiful property and peaceful yet convenient location. Perfect for any kind of getaway (family, friends, etc.). Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We’ve stayed here five times now and always a terrific experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gullickson W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious clean home in nature!

We had a wonderful stay at your place! There was plenty of space and look forward to coming back with my parents! We noticed that the home is handicap accessible, which will be very handy in the future! Loved having the freedom to roam the property outdoors as well! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin feel

Very cozy cabin with a word burning stove. Loved all the antiques. Very secluded with beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski Trip Getaway

We stayed here while enjoying the slopes at Mount Kato. There was plenty of room for my family of six. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Pictures dont do justice. Place is gorgeous and super peaceful everything you need is there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, relaxing stay

This was the perfect place for a quiet, relaxing getaway. We came with the intentions to ski at Mt. Kato but due to unseasonably warm temps that didn’t happen. But this is a perfect place to stay if looking to do so, close and spacious. The property is large and we were encouraged to explore it, this was a highlight for sure! There is also a playground for the kids and chickens. Inside there was plenty of space for our family of 5 to spread out and a variety of sleeping options. There were games and books but our favorite was the Cabin at Lowell seek and find book, very fun and unique. Carl and Ann were great hosts, easy to contact and gave good tips for the area. We enjoyed Minneopea State Park, Mom & Pop’s ice cream in Mankato and a beer at Lost Sanity brewery. We hope to make it back for some actual skiing this winter!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Nice quiet place. Owners are kind. The place was very unique and comfortable. Cooking with a gas oven was a forst for me, but got the hang of it. Really liked how remote it is. Short drive to Mt. Kato and Mankato.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaRue s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family and friends reunion

it was very nice. nice and relaxing. very nice views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelli H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay

We had everything we needed and more: fans, binoculars, extra blankets, fire pit, and so much more! Everything was very clean and organized. The land around the cabin was so spacious and beautiful to walk around. It’s such a peaceful and relaxing area, and Carl and Ann were so kind. I plan to keep it in mind for future friends and/or family getaways.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay

Very quiet area. Enjoyed listening to the owls at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Getaway

Ann and Carl’s property is beautiful! We enjoyed the quietness and scenery. The place was very clean and nicely set up! Ann was also wonderful! She stoped by to introduce herself and make sure we had everything we need! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JACKIE K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Stay

Fourth time there, and it was comfortable as usual!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome cabin

The cabin was exactly as advertised. Carl and Ann were extremely helpful with everything. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Another fantastic stay! Absolutely love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

What a perfect stay for our family. We couldn't have asked for a better place to relax and play--and what wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

The cabin was wonderful, it had everything you would ever need. Not sure what I can say, we loved having coffee on the screened in porch, the chickens were fun to watch. The walking paths were great to just get outside and enjoy nature. It was clean, easy to find. The hosts were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

This place is absolutely amazing! It is a beautiful cabin/home and has everything you need and more! Very peaceful and beautiful outdoors. The owners are very friendly and easy to work with. I highly recommend and will definitely rent it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

Love the cabin and the property. Enjoyed hiking and attractions in the nearby communities. It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GrI at family weekend

We loved your home!! Stayed for a wedding nearby. Beautiful, clean, all your kitchen supplies, roomy, and beyond interesting. The decor is amazing, definite conversation starters! Cannot recommend this enough and would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Get Away

Great get away! So cute and quaint! We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Very well maintained, beautiful property with a wonderful host. Would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mankato trip

We had a great trip to Mankato. The house was beautiful and clean, with so many fun details. The property itself was wonderful. The kids loved the playground equipment and being able to watch the chickens. The location was ideal for visiting Mankato and Minneopa state park. The hosts were friendly and made checking in and out a breeze. Thanks for sharing such a unique property and we hope to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

Great hosts: great house; great property. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carl and Ann

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We live just a few minutes from the cabin and are available for questions or conversation. Ann is an early childhood educator, Carl is a general contractor. We enjoy spending time at our home, gardening, taking care of livestock, watching wildlife and feeding the birds.

Why they chose this property

Our property was plated to be a town in the mid 1800's - it was plated to be the town of Lowell. Thus, The Cabin at Lowell.
This property is located on a dead-end road and is very private, quiet yet close to the main highway if you would like to explore the region.
Beautiful scenery every season of the year.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests