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Garden Lodging In A Peaceful Country Farm Setting ~ "Longspur" House

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Carrington, ND
  • Carrington City Park
    11 min drive
  • Putnam House
    12 min drive
  • Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge
    27 min drive

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About the area

Carrington

On lake.Stay at this Carrington vacation home and you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Carrington City Park and Putnam House. CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center and CrossRoads 18 Hole Golf Course are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Carrington City Park - 11 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Putnam House - 12 min drive - 15.9 km
  • CrossRoads 18 Hole Golf Course - 15 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge - 27 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Dakota Sun Gardens & Winery - 37 min drive - 40.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bordulac Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Garden Lodging In A Peaceful Country Farm Setting ~ "Longspur" House

The home we call Longspur has 3 queen beds, 3 double beds, and one single bed. The home is fully furnished and has laundry, high speed internet, Tv, picnic tables, and a fire pit. All linens and towels are provided. Extensive beautiful gardens cover several acres with walking trails.

The house is situated on our working family farm in a peaceful serene setting with flower gardens everywhere. Guests have access to our vegetable garden in season. We cater to birders but welcome hunters and guests just wanting a peaceful country experience. Ideal for family reunions or small weddings. There is a granary full of "Funky Farm Junk" for sale.

NOTE: If your group or party is larger than our maximum occupancy, please let me know as we can accommodate larger groups for an extra fee.

Property manager

Ann Hoffert

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs area $15 per night or $50 maximum per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: 50
Note from host: With permission only
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50. Note from host: With permission only For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Garden Lodging Peaceful Country Farm Setting "longspur" House
Garden Lodging Peaceful Country Farm Setting "longspur" House
Garden Lodging Peaceful Country Farm Setting "longspur"

Garden Lodging In A Peaceful Country Farm Setting ~ "Longspur" House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon Clarke W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Longspur
Was a great spot to stay. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Landon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniently located
Anne is a great host. We have stayed with her several times. The house is conventionally located and is always clean. We will be back again.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary K.

beautiful setting
Grounds were lovely and impeccably maintained. Secluded location, surrounded by fields that seem to go on forever. Gorgeous and peaceful. Property owner easy to work with. Appreciated her attentiveness to providing directions augmenting GPS, which sometimes cannot locate the property, given its isolated, rural location. Dwelling interior definitely has seen better days. Furniture was shabby and worn (couch with broken springs, etc), and appears not to have been updated in decades. Disappointing, especially for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T., Armonk, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
We had a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie T.

A quiet getaway
This property is tucked away in a quiet, secluded spot. There is plenty of room, though the bedrooms and only bathroom in the main part of the house are pretty small. The best feature is the addition which is a large open room with three beds and a window air conditioner that opened up to the back yard with a nice patio, a grill and a burn pit. Also, it is nice that pets are allowed. Had the biting insects not been so bad we would have made use of the back yard. Also, The owner was very nice and easy to deal with. Perhaps we didn't arrive at the best time of year, because the ticks and mosquitoes made it unbearable to even be outside (not the owner's fault). The furniture was rather worn out, and the door knob fell off one of the bedroom doors. There were dirty dishes in the cupboard left behind by a previous tenant (perhaps no dishwasher was a struggle for someone). Having just the one bathroom made it difficult for my family but we knew that going in. There were plenty of towels, blankets and other necessities, as well as books and games. Wifi there worked well, and there was a small television in the livingroom. Overall, if you're looking for a camping type experience without the camping, this might be a good option.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

clyde w.

Liked: Cleanliness
A place to relax and free the mind.
Although not a traditional home was one of the better homes I have rented. Beautiful landscapes, friendly owner and so many new things to experience. I recommend this rental highly!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful farm and home
This home is in an ideal setting on a family farm. The home has plenty of sleeping spots and it has an interesting history. There are many bird species in the area - if you’re a birder - you’ll love it! Wished that we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tessa R., Montana

Liked: Cleanliness
Better
We sure enjoyed staying here! The kids loved being able to have wide open spaces to play! Ann is an awesome host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Lakeville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property was perfect for us. We needed to cook our own meals and the full kitchen was wonderful. Host was super nice. Me, my husband and our kitty were very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Three siblings traveled from tx to nd for a wedding. We usually cram 3-4 of us into a hotel room. When we were going to make the reservations we found this listing. It was a no brainer because we could each have our own room for the same price. It was nice to have our own kitchen also. Ann was very nice and grounds were beautiful! Little inconvient to go outside to use cell phone but not there fault or anything can do about it. Just increased the peace and quiet! Would do it again and told many family members at the wedding about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace in Our Time
I live in the Black Hills and was escaping all the city-slicker tourists who are trashing the homes of the animals who live in the forest, as well as my home, with their noise, litter and utter disrespect for the planet. Longspur is a homey, fully furnished and comfortable place to stay. It is centrally located for driving to several destinations in eastern No Dak. My hostess greeted me, gave me an orientation, and then left me to my plans. The grounds and residences are immaculately, beautifully and charmingly kept. The hostess is a very interesting person in herself and her interests, offering brief chats, yet leaving me to my privacy. I would also like to get to know her better. And I am so thankful to find a place that welcomes cats, finding few cat-sitters available where I live.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jhannea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely rural setting
Lovely rural setting with gardens and walking paths. Ann was a wonderful hostess. Very clean and enjoyable home to stay in. Liked the historical repurposed buildings on the property too. Will recommend to family and friends!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woke up to the singing of the song birds
Wonderful property with walking paths and gardens to make the stay extra special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marty L.

Liked: Cleanliness
June Birding Trip to North Dakota
We wanted to do a birding trip to North Dakota and I am so glad we found Pipestem Creek because it was the perfect location to base our birding outings from. Ann was exceptionally helpful at finding us a birding guide. The 2 outings we had with our birding guide were outstanding and the guide helped us find a number of the targeted species we were looking for. Ann also suggested some nearby places where we could look for birds that were great places to go. Longspur was very comfortable, clean and quiet. It was nice to have a full kitchen with everything we needed to make our meals. Their property contains lots of lovely gardens and it was nice to have a bouquet of flowers on the kitchen table when we arrived. Ann is a wonderful hostess and I definitely recommend this property – as someone else mentioned, it is truly a hidden gem. I am hoping we can get back in the not-too-distant future for another stay and to explore more birding locations near Ann’s property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shari L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, comfortable, and welcoming!
We had a delightful time at Pipestem Creek. We rented both houses for a family reunion. Both homes were comfortable and very clean. We enjoyed the rural location. And we especially enjoyed seeing a moose each day as he roamed the nearby fields! We highly recommend Ann’s properties. We realized after we arrived that we had been there before when she sold edible bird feeders and houses! Collette the caretaker was delightful and helpful. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, remote get-away
Quiet! We stayed here to escape 4th of July fireworks, because they terrify our dog. We were 10 miles out of Carrington, so we didn't hear any fireworks and all was calm. From here, you can enjoy day trips to the International Peace Garden, Devil's Lake, Fargo, Jamestown, and Grand Forks. The property contains lovely gardens and trails. Since we are elderly, our hostess graciously provided us the use of a golf cart so we could enjoy the manicured landscape. Ann is accommodating and never intrusive. She even called us because a thunderstorm was approaching to tell us where we could garage our car in the event of hail. The kitchen has more pots, pans, and skillets than we have at home. Everything we needed was available. A word to the wise. This is not a completely Verizon-friendly location, so be sure to set your phone to enable wi-fi calling and you might not even notice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty yard
Host was very hospitable, loaned us a golf cart to tour the grounds. There are a lot of flowers, even a bouquet on the table when we came in. Our only problem was finding the location when we used GPS. It was a very quiet place in which to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Brian A.

Duck Hunt
We found the lodging clean, warm, comfortable, and friendly. Ann had it well set up for the lodging and also cleaning our game. The extra shower in the home was very helpful though an extra toilet and vanity to go with that shower would be great. This was a nice upgrade for us from staying in a motel where space was always cramped. We would recommend Ann's place to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017