We arrived to the Kickback Shack at night and in a heavy snowstorm. As we neared the property, we noticed a bright light coming toward us... a snowmobile trail groomer! This location must be epic, we thought. And as we soon discovered, it was. The property owner provided us with excellent directions and as we pulled into the epoxied floors of the oversized garage, we couldn't help but marvel at this perfect place to bring your toys for a family getaway.
Upon entering the home, we were greeted by a handwritten note from the owners along with a gift of local buffalo snack sticks and custom Kickback Shack tumblers. Our traveling companions had arrived before us, and soon all the kids were racing around choosing which bedroom to claim. There were so many places to sleep, each room exceedingly well-appointed and perfect for two families traveling together with room for even more.
Soon we followed our kids' excited screams to the basement, where they had discovered the massive game room. We picked up an impromptu game of shuffleboard and then decided to crack open some vino, make some snacks and unwind in the hot tub. We found everything we needed in the kitchen to make ourselves at home.
This place is incredible. Following the coziest night's sleep after a long day on the road, we woke up early to enjoy our coffee from the hot tub once more. The sun was shining on the newly fallen snow, and we couldn't believe the beauty of the mature, tall pines surrounding this home. While located in a brand-new development, it felt very private and secluded. A total hidden gem.
The Kickback Shack served as a pass-through pitstop as we returned to Minnesota from a week-long ski trip out west. Ironically, this place proved to be the real destination, and we can't wait to return to this beautiful retreat among the pines.