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

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Exterior
Interior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Lake

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12209 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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McGrath, MN
  • Mille Lacs Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Grand Casino Hinckley
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Mc Grath

On lake.At this Mc Grath vacation home, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Snake River and 20 miles (32 km) of Kettle River. Mille Lacs Lake and Banning State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Mille Lacs Lake - 23 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Banning State Park - 32 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Moose Lake State Park - 38 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone - 50 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Grand Casino Hinckley - 56 min drive - 67.8 km

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.

It is built into a hill with the east and north sides facing into the forest and the other sides facing into an open southerly view. The main floor is vaulted and has a large, open kitchen with full size gas stove with oven, full refrigerator/freezer, coffee pot, crock pot, toaster oven, coffee grinder, and all the necessary utensils, pots and pans, and dinnerware to serve 15 or more. There is a large wooden dining table in the dining area off of the kitchen which seats 8. A small table in the kitchen seats 2 to 4. There are also three 6 foot folding tables and another 18 folding chairs to expand the dining area into the living room if you want, or you can take your meals outside during a beautiful Shire day or night. The north facing deck is accessible through the kitchen which allows convenient access to the grill. There are views out into the woods and Shire lawns.
The vaulted living room has a queen size futon couch located in front of the full, built-in fireplace so you can relax or sleep in perfect comfort. A rocking chair and a coffee table are also located in the living room. A south facing deck is accessible through a door behind the futon.
Also off of the living room, a stairs leads up to the lofted sleeping area. This large space has six single beds and another rocking chair. It overlooks the living room and kitchen. The space is partially lit by a skyway window. There is an air conditioner on this level for summertime use, and the east window faces out into the forest for a beautiful, elevated view.
As you venture further back into the house, you will encounter a full bathroom with a shower and a Jacuzzi tub and then 3 bedrooms. The first bedroom has a full size bed, and it has access to the wraparound east/north deck through a sliding glass door. This part of the deck faces out into the forest. The center bedroom also has a full size bed. The last bedroom has two single beds and a lofted bed. It also has a sliding glass door which leads out onto the wrap around east/north deck. This portion of the deck is screened in.
The lower level has a laundry room, a bathroom with a shower, a single car tuck-under garage, and two car tuck-under garage. There is table tennis and a dart board available in the smaller garage. The larger garage is used for the Shire’s maintenance equipment which we occasionally need access to. A CD player, two air conditioners, floor/table fans as well as ceiling fans, Wi-Fi, and an outdoor grill are also available.

Property manager

Michael Bonnette

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2250 sq ft (209 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
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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: 77
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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: 77. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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.

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
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

JOY L., Grand Forks

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

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

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