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Woodland Wonderland: 40 acres, a Home, a Cabin, & a Pond

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Finlayson, MN
  • Banning State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Grand Casino Hinckley
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Cabin

+2
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

First Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Woodland Wonderland: 40 acres, a Home, a Cabin, & a Pond

Juliane James Place is 40 acres of wonderful carved out of the Minnesota countryside between the Cities and Duluth. We’re an hour south of Duluth and 90 minutes north of the Cities.

JJP is different than other cabin rentals "up north." We created a space that is charming and cozy, while still modern(ish). We don’t believe in charge extra for pets but we do have a cleaning fee that goes straight to real people who really care for the property and clean it really well.

There is hunting, snowmobiling, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, antiquing, & lake access within 20 minutes.

The main house is available year round, the adjacent cabin is available June through October.

The property consists of a main house, a cabin, and large pond. May through November both the main house and the cabin are for rent.

When you book JJP from November-May, you are renting the main house that can sleep 4 in real beds, and up to 8 if you bring an air mattress or don't mind the couches (they are amazingly comfortable). It's a two bedroom house with a fireplace, large deck and porch, a fully-equipped kitchen, a loft space with a writing desk with a view overlooking the property, a master bedroom (king bed), a bedroom (queen bed) and two bathrooms.

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June-October, along with the main house, you also rent the cabin that can sleep up to an additional 8 (1 queen, 1 full, and 4 twins, including a pull out trundle couch) with a wood burning stove and no running water. The cabin bathroom is a cute outhouse with electricity, but is a short walk back to the house for bathrooms and water. You also get all 40 acres complete with a huge pond.

Our place is a relaxing getaway for travelers of all sorts making their way through rural Minnesota. If you are planning a trip to Minneapolis/St. Paul, check out Juliane James to get a well-rounded experience of just how fantastic Minnesota is. We are a wedding venue and vacation rental where everyone is welcome to celebrate. We do not book weddings through vacation rental sites for insurance reasons nor allow events or parties on the property through them. Look up Juliane James Place online if you want to book a wedding with us!

We have plenty of parking room for an RV in the driveway (no hook-up) and for parking your boat if you are planning day trips to any of the many lakes near to us. We have a washer and dryer on the premises. We provide you with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash to use while you are here.

You’re on your own for the internet via your hotspots though. Some day soon the local internet options will be faster, but 2025 still isn’t our year for that yet. :)

Property manager

Alyson Newquist

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Finlayson

Finlayson is home to this chalet. Moose Lake Golf Club and Moose Lake Brewing & Tap Room are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Banning State Park and Kettle River.
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Finlayson, MN

What's nearby

  • Banning State Park - 18 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone - 33 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Hinkley Fire Museum - 37 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Grand Casino Hinckley - 41 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Moose Lake State Park - 42 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪End Zone - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Denham Run Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Endzone Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodland Wonderland: 40 acres, a Home, a Cabin, & a Pond pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Woodland Wonderland: 40 acres, a Home, a Cabin, & a Pond?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodland Wonderland: 40 acres, a Home, a Cabin, & a Pond?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Woodland Wonderland: 40 acres, a Home, a Cabin, & a Pond located?

Situated in Finlayson, this chalet is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Kettle River and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Banning State Park. Sand Lake and Robinson Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Alyson Newquist

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I am Cultural Geographer, the owner of a boutique wedding venue stealthily doubling as a vacation rental in its off time, and the CEO of catering and venue management company. I live in South Minneapolis with my husband, TJ, my two-year old son, Five, and our dog and cat.

I believe life is comprised of moments in need of celebrating and that we should go to bed happier than when we woke up, even when intense things happen in our lives. I cross the street to pet dogs. I bought my rental property to carve out a space where happy happens and folks can feel safe in the middle of nowhere

Either me or my best friend Jessica, whose company manages our property will be who you communicate with about the property.

What makes this property unique

Search for us as Juliane James Place on the internet and you'll see how much fun, happiness, and rebooting has happened here. We hope you'll join in adding to that.