Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail

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Queen bed
Sitting area with gas fireplace
Open floor plan
Twin bed and pullout twin
Queen bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$224
avg per night

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Lanesboro, MN
  • Root River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Commonweal Theatre Company
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Lanesboro Arts Center
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

guest house

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon
Price is NZ$224 avg per night,

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About the area

Peterson

Located in Peterson, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Root River and Magelssen Bluff Park, while Commonweal Theatre Company and Lanesboro Arts Center are cultural highlights. Houston Nature Center and Spring Grove Aquatics Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Root River - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Commonweal Theatre Company - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Lanesboro Arts Center - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Lanesboro Historical Museum - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park - 45 min drive - 38.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪High Court Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burdey's Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Sylvan Brewing - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pedal Pushers Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lanesboro Pastry Shoppe - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail

Private setting on 80 acres overlooking the Root River Trail. The Bunk House is attached to the shed and includes heat, air, bath, and a Kitchenette. It is decorated with a log cabin theme, has tile, carpet, and granite counter tops. The Kitchenette has a full size refrigerator, microwave, hot plates, and coffee makers (Keurig also - bring your own k-cups). There is a charcoal grill available, stored behind the bunkhouse. We also supply firewood for use in the fire pit.

For a 3 night stay we will give you a 5% discount off the nightly rate active on VRBO, 4 nights a 10% discount off the nightly rate, 5 nights a 15% discount off the nightly rate, and 6 nights a 20% discount off the nightly rate.

For single night rates you can make a request and we can evaluate.

Rates will be adjusted during the reservation process and you will be given the opportunity to accept the lower rate once your reservation is approved. If you rent 7 or more days rates are automatically adjusted at time of reservation.

The house on this property is also rented out. It is about 100 feet from the bunkhouse. Guests do not share common areas such a fire pits or patio areas. Trails are accessible to all guests.

The property is ~3miles from the trail access in Whalan, MN and ~7 miles from Lanesboro. We have several miles of mowed walking trails throughout the property that are available to all guests. Great opportunities for walks, snowshoeing, or cross country skiing.

There is a security camera mounted to south side of the house above the garage. It provides a view of the driveway as you enter the property.

Property manager

Derrick Hongerholt
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Remove shoes while in house
All dishes must be cleaned and put away as they were found.
Owners reserve right to verify correct number of guests and will charge additional guest fee as advertised or ask guests to leave.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail located?

Situated on a river, this guesthouse is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Root River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Commonweal Theatre Company and Lanesboro Arts Center. Lanesboro Historical Museum is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) away.

Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Perfect Little Getaway

The Shack was such a great little getaway. Had a few walks on the beautiful trails, loved the fireplace and one-room feel although was even bigger than the photos appear. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy & Bonnie G.

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

Cozy getaway

Exceptional place to stay. Quiet and peaceful. Further away from the Root River bike trails than we anticipated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Another great stay!!

This was our second time staying in this spot. We were here last September as well but this time we stayed for 3 nights instead of 2. We love coming to the Lanesboro area in September. We highly recommend this spot and this host. Derrick is great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry K.

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

A gem.

Wonderful place. Trails on property to walk and enjoy wildflowers. Near the root river trail. Well taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra Z.

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

Girls Get-away

We thoroughly enjoyed this property. It was clean and well-stocked with everything we could imagine. We found it to be comfortable and cozy with all the amenities we needed. The front door was difficult to open and constantly stuck. You might want to see about making a change to it. Otherwise, we had a fabulous stay and would definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

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

Very Clean Secluded Property

Loved the cleanliness of the property & the seclusion from the rest of the world. The 2-3 mile gravel road was a bit of a surprise to us, but no biggie. Visited the area for a few days of biking & the weather wasn't the greatest. Very grateful for a lovely cabin to take shelter in! Great getaway to relax & recharge!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

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

Cabin on the bluff

Great weekend get away. Well stocked and maintained cabin on a beautifull bluff overlooking the Root River. Nicer than we expected...listing does not do justice. Close to Lanesboro and multiple trouts streams. We saw tons of wildlife and the views from the groomed waking trails were beautiful. Would recommend 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Peace on the top of the hill

Great place to be away from all the hub bub of everyday life. Peace of heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dyanne P.

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

Very nice

Perfect for me for a fishing getaway. Had everything I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach J.

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

Great spot!

Beautiful little spot on top of the SE MN bluffs. The cabin was very clean and cozy. The only thing it was missing was an oven. Close to lots of local attractions and a variety of opportunities for outdoor fun. The host was great, easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Would certainly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward T.

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

Great winter getaway

We stayed for a long weekend that ended up being both snowy and cold outside, but it was nice and cozy inside. Derrick, the owner, went the extra mile in communicating since we were going to be having some weather, but it was fun to be able to hunker down here. The property is great if you are looking to get out for cross county skiing or maybe winter hiking, and we saw all sorts of animal tracks and deer several times. We’ll have to come back in the summertime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline O.

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

Cozy and Restful

Trail was beautiful on the property. We would definitely stay again. One of the bests stays we have had in a long time. It was just awesome. The fireplace was really nice!! The shower was extra nice and clean (good water pressure with hot water). It was a wonderful way to celebrate our Anniversary and Birthday. So much nicer than the pictures advertised. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven L., Dubuque, USA

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

Great place for a getaway

We were only able to stay for 2 nights, but it was perfect. It's a very nice quaint & quiet place in the country. The home is like new and very well maintained. We liked the fact that it was a quick drive to the Root River trail in Whalan. We really enjoyed the trails around the property. Our only issue was the charcoal grill (because I've never been able to master grilling with charcoal). It would have been perfect if there had been a gas grill, but that's our personal preference. We hope to come back next year and stay 3 nights next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

great host, great property

excellent property, quiet location. very well equiped. owner is excellent communicator . highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

The bunkhouse was perfect!

The bunkhouse exceeded my expectations! It was perfect for our girls bicycling weekend. The hosts thought of everything to make our stay perfect. The location was beautiful and the bunkhouse was perfect! I’ll definitely be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent V.

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

Summer Fun

Great spot. Will stay again if available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn H.

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

The Bunk House

Hubby and I decided on a weekend away to southern MN. The Bunk House served its purpose. A very nice cabin/home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Beautiful Location

The property was clean and ready for our use. Derrick contacted us prior to arrival to make sure the heat was turned on and the unit was warm before we got there. We had a slight issue with Netflicks but a quick call to Derrick resolved the problem immediately. We would definitely rent this again and are considering renting the big house and bringing our entire family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed our stay in the bunk house. The owners were really easy to communicate with, the property was incredibly clean and well stocked of all the necessities. The property was quiet and just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth N., Milford,IA

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

Peaceful cabin in the country

Wonderful cabin in the beautiful country. Everything was very clean on our arrival. It was just 2 of us that stayed. Don’t plan on watching muchTV as it’s Netflix only and kept freezing up. We came to bike the Root River trail which was pretty quiet and not much bike traffic during the week. If you want to get away from the world and relax this is the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Great Stay

We came to Lanesboro for a biking weekend. My mom, sister and I enjoyed the small, cozy bunk house. Everything was clean and working. The walking trails were great- lots of butterflies in the prairie. The owner communication was outstanding. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Beautiful, clean properties with all the amenities we needed!

Will definitely be coming back to this place another time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Attention to Detail

We had a wonderful stay at Bluff Country Retreat Bunk House. The attention to detail was amazing all the way down to the light switches being labeled, which I appreciated. The walking paths throughout the property we nicely mowed for evening walks. This place is truly a paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Spectacular!

The owners went to great trouble to be sure guests have everything needed for a comfortable get away. Beautiful location, beautiful little nest. We couldn’t have been more pleased. The owners are great communicators and followed through with a special request we asked for. You won’t be disappointed. We will book again. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary r.

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

cabin stay

Great experience. Loved the bluff top trails. Cabin was well appointed and very comfortable. The bluff country is so relaxing. Caught my personal best brown trout in the Root River.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022