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Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hastings, MN
    Afton Alps Ski Area
    2 min walk
    Afton Alps Golf Course
    3 min walk
    Afton State Park
    5 min walk
    St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown)
    29 min drive

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About the area

Hastings

Near the slopes.Within a 5-minute walk of this Hastings vacation home, you'll find Afton Alps Ski Area and Afton Alps Golf Course. Also, Afton State Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Saint Croix River is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Afton Alps Ski Area - 2 min walk
  • Afton State Park - 5 min walk
  • Kinnickinnic State Park - 7 min drive
  • Willow River State Park - 26 min drive
  • University of Wisconsin River Falls - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 26 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carbone's Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Selma's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lumberyard Pub - ‬9 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.

Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.

Comfortable home is walking distance to Afton Alps Ski Area and Afton State Park. It is the perfect place to gather with friends and family, while enjoying the great outdoors. Large kitchen with new appliances and tons of cabinet space. Cozy up at either gas fireplace located in spacious family and living room areas. Even a separate den/bedroom that can be used for a quiet hangout or kids space.

Close to Afton, Stillwater, Hastings, and Hudson, WI, all riverfront downtowns with great shopping and dining. 30 minutes to the Twin Cities!

Great place for downhill skiing, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, and snow shoeing. All located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley.

Beautiful all 4 seasons of the year. Plenty of parking onsite if you trailer a boat. Public boat launch within 5 miles. The Fall is apple orchard time in Denmark Township, 4 fantastic orchards within 7 miles. Some of the best fall colors anywhere. Walk to Afton State Park or just a few miles to Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park and the Carpenter Nature Center.

Access to a two car attached garage. House has Ring cameras outside only for security on front and side entrance.

Property manager

Amy Reents

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Basketball 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • 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: Only non-shedding/hypo-allergenic breeds allowed.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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

House Hastings
House Private vacation home
House Private vacation home Hastings

Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay near Afton State Park
Spacious home. Very comfortable stay in August. Central air worked well. Loved the natural surroundings. Only slight negative was a bit of musty smell from the damp basement. We kept AC on and it was fine.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Posi B., Livingston MT

Liked: Cleanliness
End of the road privacy
We were pleased to find that the house was as spacious as described, with plenty of room indoor and out for family visits. The back deck makes a lovely place to gather, and there were plenty of comfortable beds for 6 of us. Our 2 dogs were very happy to be out of the car and to have lots of room to explore. Afton State park is right there, as is the Afton Alps ski area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayna Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hiking
Perfect location to visit state parks in Minnesota & Wisconsin for hiking. Also enjoyed eating and visiting Hudson, Stillwater, and Prescott. Nice swimming beach at Lake St. Croix Beach. House was just as described had everything we needed. Hot outside during our visit, but A/C worked great perfect to relax and cool off after hiking. Nice deck too
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place Just Perfect!
It was the perfect place for us to stay for a Hastings Wedding for our granddaughter. It was comfortable and well stocked with beautiful surroundings. It was so quiet. The piano was a special tough to hear granddaughters play. It was spacious and just perfect. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B., Farmington, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The property was just as listed. Lots of space, comfortable beds, great location for the St. Croix Valley and host was responsive with questions. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A., Madison

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, Clean, and Plenty of Room.
The title of this review pretty much summarizes our stay. Comfortable, clean, and plenty of room. Our host, Amy, provided us with all the accommodations necessary for a wonderful visit to the area. We are deeply grateful for finding this amazing VRBO location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved staying here
We were so impressed with this house. So much room to spread out. Comfy spaces and beds. And so many extra special touches that made our stay here memorable. Prime location for skiing, as it’s walking distance right across the road and parking lot. Highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ski week
This is a great property. Excellent location across the street from Afton Alps ski area. Very nice house with a lot of room and a great kitchen. The host does some really nice extras that you don’t see everywhere. There was a bottle of wine and some great chocolate set up for us when we walked in. Other nice features are the nice kitchen that has everything you need ( coffee is even supplied). You have the use of the laundry if you have an extended stay, and you can use the garage too. We had a great week of skiing in spite of the warm weather. We enjoyed the deck a couple of afternoons. There is a state park about a half mile away. Looks like they have some good trails for biking or hiking. We liked it so much we booked again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofiya P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Dream Come True
It's a glorious place for large family gatherings. My family, and I stayed for New Years Eve. It was such a spacious well decorated home. They even decorated the home with Christmas trees in both living rooms, there were garland on the fire place and even twinkle lights in one of the bedrooms. You could really see the effort that was put in to make it feel like a cozy place that oozed the holiday spirit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place if you wish to ski
The location is excellent right by the slopes-Everything we needed was there, close to the city for a short drive- It was exactly what we needed. Enjoyable for anyone wishing to ski-
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and perfect location
This is a great place to stay during ski season: Afton Alps is just 5 minutes away and if you have your own skis and get a lift ticket, you can walk across the road and ski down. The house was very well-decorated for the holidays and our family enjoyed the cozy feel of all the Christmas lights and the two gas fireplaces. There was a lifetime supply of cocoa and coffee K-cups, which we made frequent use of. There is a big yard around the house and Afton State Park is a 2-minute drive away and offers plenty of great views of the river and good dog-walking space.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D., Salt Lake City, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home and close to nature
I travel to Woodbury often to visit with family and greatly appreciate the availability of this lovely home. It is close to many parks and walking trails. I plan on visiting again soon with my husband.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Property
We traveled to this vicinity in hopes of a fall leaf color experience, and to re visit some of the wonderful communities along the Mississippi and St Croix rivers. The trees were not very colorful, but we had a great time visiting the shops and people along the rivers. The home in Afton was a convenient central location. The property was secluded and very private, and even gave us some wildlife viewing opportunities. We enjoyed the amenities of the house, and were especially impressed with the cleanliness of the house. 5 Stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Midwest trip
2nd time staying here at the Afton house.Its spacious and Amy has everything set up nicely. Short drive to nice golf courses and great hiking at Afton St Park.Stop at Selma's for ice cream - the best. Highly recommend the Afton house. Dave/Karen R
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D., Salt Lake City, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Relaxing
Loved this property! It is a lovely home, and a great location especially if you like hiking. Also, a quick drive to a lot of the area from Woodbury to Hastings to Stillwater to St. Paul. We visit Woodbury often to see family and thoroughly enjoyed the quiet location. I read a review regarding the air conditioning not cooling the bedrooms. We did not have this experience and were quite comfortable during the heatwave. However, I did not notice the back thermostat until one of my last days and wonder if this might not have been noticed by the previous guests (?).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
We were definitely glad we went with this location. It was quiet, the house was very attractive and conducive to fun family activities. We’d do it again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Doris I.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice place
We really enjoyed the tranquility of the back deck. There are multiple air conditioners in such a large house and the back bedrooms didn't really cool down but other than that we really enjoyed the site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Year-Round Retreat
This homey retreat is located across the street from Afton Alps ski slopes and Afton State Park, offering year-round recreation. But you don't need to leave the home's property to appreciate the beauty of the area; the grounds of this home are impeccably groomed with mature trees, grassy play areas, and gorgeous plantings. Since we were there for June and July, we made good use of the great decks of the home's backyard, with dining and relaxing areas. The children loved the backyard fire pit for roasting marshmallows. The home is quaint and rustic. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were clean, and the kitchen had good appliances and equipment, all things we look for in a home. There are two dining areas, each seating six. In addition, there are two sitting areas; the smaller one with big bay windows was used for reading, the larger one has the TV and a nice game table with many table games on the shelves to play. There's even a piano, if any of us had known how to play. The family that owns the home was fantastic to work with. They kept up the grounds and warned us when they were coming so it didn't interfere with what we were doing. When the garage door opener didn't work all of a sudden, they immediately came out and replaced it. I highly recommend this home to friends and family. We would look to rent this home every summer, except that we enjoyed ourselves so much, we bought a home nearby and are moving back to Minnesota.
Stayed 49 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rubenalt stay
Very clean , well supplied with all essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
Big home with lots of places to roam, the piano was a hit and super comfortable king bed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
The property is always clean, the location is perfect for hitting the slopes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot for Fun and Family
We enjoyed Amy's property immensely! All but one person in our family loves to ski and this property was the perfect spot for everyone. My wife could stay at the house and "hold down the fort" while kids came and went throughout the day. If someone needed a break or a snack, they could just go up a lift and across the road to enjoy the fireplace, snacks, tv, etc. No need to find a spot in the lodge to get comfy; we had a whole house. Amy made sure that everything was perfect too. The kitchen is large and well-equipped. There was even a griddle for pancakes in the morning! There were multiple areas to sit at a table to eat and play games as well as comfy rooms for lounging and watching TV. The bedroom layout was fantastic (the beds were super comfy) and made everyone really feel like they had their own space in the evenings. Every detail was thought out from furnishing/decor to guest comfort. I loved that there were even toiletries if we forgot those. It was the best of a hotel perfectly merged with all the perks of a Vrbo. We had a great time and I really appreciated all Amy did for us. She was even sick when we arrived but still made sure we were taken care of. Everything was super clean, well stocked, and Amy was always easy to get ahold of for questions. I would have to say this was one of our top Vrbo stays ever and when we come up to ski again, you can bet we will rebook!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janell H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and host!
Very comfortable home to stay in. Not everyone skied - those that didn’t loved sitting by fireplace and playing games. Hostess was great - we couldn’t be happier with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin at Ski Resort
It was wonderful- my family had fun skiing during our stay and enjoyed the warm fireplace afterwards. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us.!❄️💙🥶⛷
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Perfect location for skiing at Afton Alps.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022