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The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Interior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Property grounds
Nestled into a hill, this enchanting home offers a serene retreat with expansive views of the surrounding forest and open southerly landscape. Vaulted ceilings, large wooden dining tables, and cozy nooks invite you to unwind in comfort. Savor meals prepared in the fully-equipped kitchen or enjoy al fresco dining on one of two decks.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features a sauna, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a fireplace and a jetted bath.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with in-room jetted baths and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 77
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Mc Grath, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Banning State Park and Snake River, while Culver Museum and Moose Lake Depot Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Mille Lacs Lake - 28 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Moose Lake State Park - 46 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Banning State Park - 47 min drive - 51.5 km
  • Big Sandy Lake - 52 min drive - 72.1 km
  • Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone - 60 min drive - 66.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tobies - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches. located?

This family-friendly Mc Grath holiday home is located on a lake, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Snake River, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Kettle River and Mille Lacs Lake. Banning State Park and Cedar Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

The Cedar House Is Uniquely Set In The Forest Surrounded By Decks And Porches. Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JOY L.

Great Place for Girls Weekend!

Plenty of room for us to play and sleep. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice place

You need to like animals. Surrounded by horses chickens turkeys and ladybugs. Was no hot tub even though was in listing. The trails were nice a little rustic but enjoyable. Friendly people and clean place. But not exactly what I expected from pictures on listing. Much smaller and surrounded by other cabins.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

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

Plenty of space

Our family: mom, dad and 4 grown children-2 with spouses, met here to celebrate a late Christmas. There were 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and living room large enough for all of us to play games in. Also, it was dog friendly so we could include our pets in the gathering. The owner used a snowmobile to mark hiking trails which was a great afternoon activity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anzhelika G.

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

Quiet place

A great place to take a break from the bustle of the city. I love farming life, walked along forest roads and met a big kind dog of the owners. I think if everything works out to be back for Christmas
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Justin K.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Weekend Stay

Pros: Communication and flexibility with the property owners. Quiet stay, despite there being animals on the property. Great privacy. Cons: The “Cedar House” was not as well maintained as the photographs indicated. We did have one mouse also staying in the cabin with us. Something crawling and scratching in one of the bedroom walls for the majority of our stay. These things all aren’t a big deal to us; we understood that given the animals on the property, we could encounter these things. However, given the price we paid, we did wish there to be a little more attention to detail on the cosmetics of the rental. It isn’t a problem for us (we fully understand the amount of work the property owners and staff have put in to just maintain the property alone), but it may be a problem to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malia B.

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

Flexible, friendly, and homey

We very much enjoyed our stay at "The Shire".... the land is portioned off with many cabins of different sizes. We wanted to get our small children used to camping in an easy way, so some of us slept in tents while some of the colder or rainy nights we stayed in the cabin. The kitchen was very well supplied and there were ample camping chairs for bonfires. The hosts were so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Lenora W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

November adventure

very convenient. the bathroom upstairs is a bit of a challenge for anyone over 5 feet tall and 100 pounds but we survived.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Rochelle R., Wells, MN

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

Girls weekend

We had a great time during our stay. The kitchen had enough dishes/cookware for our purposes. It's a huge property and there are horses, chickens and swans we were able to see. Thank you to Michael and his family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Nicole F.

Great but....

It’s an amazing place!! However o did feel that it’s a little more expensive than you originally see when selecting it. You pay for each additional person. Also fireplace and bonfires are mentioned a lot but you have to pay for firewood. Not just per day but per handful. If you like having fires it could add up. The host is very nice and helpful.l (but hard to get a hold of) they live on the property and you have to find them or get a hold of them for firewood or concerns, which sometimes was hard. The land and trails were awesome and I also felt like they put a good deal of thought into making your stay comfortable. I want to give 4 stars but the owner living on the property and the surprise expense of people and fire wood made me reduce it. However if your expecting it and prepared I’m sure you would have a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Margaret N.

It wasn’t exactly what we expected, wth office and horse barns right next to us, but it turned out v

We had a very nice family get together at the Cedar house. Loved the trails!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy D., St. Paul Park, MN

Magical place!

We stayed in the Cedar House over Memorial Day weekend with family. We all had a wonderful time and enjoyed it very much! The Shire has a magical feel to it and you can certainly feel the peaceful pull of the land, you can feel it in the house as well. The house and cabins are all unique, the Cedar House accommodations were perfect, it's a very comfortable place. We all loved the animals and being able to learn more about them. We enjoyed hiking in the forest. It's just serene and amazing. My boys loved seeing all the wildlife including turtles, snakes and frogs. Michael and Teyja are very personable and friendly and go the extra mile to make your stay great. They have a beautiful family on a beautiful property! (We wish you guys wellness and peace and hope things are going well for you! 😃) We all look forward to staying at the Shire again!! Amy D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rachel J.

Relaxing Friend Get-Away

This was our first time at the Shire (The Cedar House). It was a great experience. We had about 10 people over 4 days - 3 nights. It was a very comfortable, accommodating place. We did bring outdoor game- which I would recommend. They have great space for you to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cindy F.

Great Getaway!

We did a little girls getaway and this was a perfect spot to do so. Only a couple hours from the Twin Cities. The house was as nice as the pictures show, quiet and very roomy. We had stayed when we are in between seasons but we still found a lot to do. Walking, exploring in the woods and just handing out playing games. There is a beautiful retreat home on the premise as well. Highly recommend this to anyone that's looking to get away and meditate. We will definitely go back maybe in the fall. Thanks Michael!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016