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Tiny rustic cabin next to the Mississippi River

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A wooden deck leading to a cabin with a view of a lake surrounded by trees.
A stone staircase leading to a gated entrance surrounded by lush greenery and a stone building.
A stone house with a covered porch and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.
A wooden staircase leading down to a dock with boats, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden cabin interior with a patterned sofa, a window with a view of greenery, and a ceiling with a butterfly design.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Located at the waterfront, this cabin features water views and space for 2 guests. It offers a patio, balcony, and deck for outdoor enjoyment. Adventure seekers can enjoy kayaking, swimming, and motorboating nearby, while the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame and Munsinger Clemens Gardens provide additional attractions. The stay is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to St. Cloud State University
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dog-friendly
  • Refrigerator

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St. Cloud, MN

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Balcony

About this property

Tiny rustic cabin next to the Mississippi River

The address is: 402 1st Ave. S. St. Cloud, MN 56301 facing the Mississippi River. Rustic cabin 75 feet from the Mississippi. Heated outdoor shower open until it freezes outside. This is a converted outdoor structure next to a larger house next to St. Cloud State. It has a wood stove, and in wall electric heater. Oak floors, pine ceiling, recessed lights, tv, microwave, and mini fridge. This is a micro tiny cabin. It has a daybed or a twin over twin. It has an outdoor shower and a bathroom that’s inside the main house. This is truely a rustic cabin. It has a new window air conditioner, WiFi, snd free continental breakfast. I can sweep the place out and the next day there might be a fly in the cabin. It’s rustic.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3075175vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

About the area

St Cloud

Located in St Cloud, this cabin is on the waterfront. Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame and Paramount Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Summerland Family Fun Park and Benedicta Arts Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at National Hockey Center or Joe Faber Field. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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St. Cloud, MN

Getting around

  • St. Cloud Station - 4 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Noodles & Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪MC's Dugout Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny rustic cabin next to the Mississippi River pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Tiny rustic cabin next to the Mississippi River ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tiny rustic cabin next to the Mississippi River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny rustic cabin next to the Mississippi River ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tiny rustic cabin next to the Mississippi River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Mississippi River and St. Cloud State University. National Hockey Center and Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame are also within 1 mile (2 km). St. Cloud Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The property is very small, breakfast was amazing, owners are very nice and welcoming, plenty of smallmouth to catch at the river, overall a good place for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect little getaway for a nice and relaxing weekend. Dan and his wife were very accommodating and friendly. We had a great time and will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and surrounding area. Enjoyed using the bikes and paddle boat. Outdoor shower hands down favorite part of cabin. Overall wonderful place to connect with nature and special someone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best relaxing time at this tiny home. The recreation opportunities were amazing. You will most definitely enjoy your stay if you like fishing, paddling on the river, nature hikes and/or bicycling. Communication and friendliness met expectations. We cannot wait to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
I’m so glad you are your partner had an amazing time. Please spread the word. Tiny home living isn’t for everyone.. 50 ft from the Mississippi sure helps .. no neighbors., and total privacy is always guaranteed. Again.. thanks for visiting and come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stellar! We were very excited when we arrived because the tiny house is perfect. The property is beautiful and rustic, very thing we expected and more. The human home owners were very welcoming and accommodating but the real home owners Lollie and Brower were very excited to have us stay. I would recommend this place to all my family and friends. We will for sure be coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The brower house was amazing tiny home included! The hosts were super accommodating and the communal space was inviting. Communication was good. I would stay again at this property in a heartbeat! The outdoor shower is unique and beautiful and the interior of the rustic home was very comfortable. Daniel makes sure your well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Restroom inside and outdated and toilet wasnt secured to floor correctly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Not bolted to the floor? I’m confused you rented a tiny rustic cabin 50 ft from the Mississippi River., and the bathroom was dated? Not bolted down? Whatever! they didn’t use the free kayak, canoe, paddle boat, paddle boards, or use the free bikes. They didn’t eat the free breakfast. So.. you want the Hilton in a rustic tiny home. Next time.. go to the best western
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Bathroom inside is super small and not much privacy as you can hear everything and the ac unit I think is in need of replacing as it didn't cool down in there very well. No running water in the cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
1. The ac is 1 week old . That’s a lie. 2. The bathroom was in the residence . Another lie 3. There’s a fully functional outdoor shower . Another lie Why do people book a room, enjoy the weekend, then expect a refund by trashing the place they stay? This is a tiny home next to the Mississippi River. They get free bikes, free canoe, paddle boats, free breakfast, free firewood for a campfire. People amaze me.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

So much potential!!!! But…

We were so excited to go here! *great communication prior to our date of arrival- He was responsive, and kind. We arrived and were a little surprised by exactly how rustic it was (brush covered paths, webs everywhere, tons of dead bugs in windows. :-) * futon was jammed tightly stuck when we attempted to make it into a bed. - we were assured it was not broken needed us to remove mattress, crawl behind it & jimmy it. We did, it was broken a bolts had fallen out and we need two people to be able to line it up for use. And the disgusting bugs and more cobwebs behind it were a little more than I did intended to deal with- even rustic. Daniel is extremely responsive when contacted. The extremely disappointing thing, was that we booked the property, intending to utilize the Mississippi river access that it described it had. With kayaks and paddle boat. However, the paddle boat was still on the dock and tied up along with the kayaks as they have been stored for winter. The path to get down to the lake had a keep out sign, so we did verify that it was OK to go down, it was incredibly overgrown and being asked to sign liability earlier makes sense. With all of that, they added an annoyance of a dead remote control and not being able to reach WiFi? It wasn’t a stay that was ready for guests.
Outdoor shower. Nice and hot. But ooof. Needed a good clean!
Lots of rubble.
Broken bed. - worked up a sweat to sleep.
Doc. Taking a picture down there, but I didn’t bring my phone. In my opinion and my boyfriend’s it was 100% unusable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
All issues were solved. My son was on-site to help with the bed issue (after that I am replacing the bed with a day bed with a pull out single) thanks for telling us. Batteries were replaced. WiFi works.. read the book in the cabin for the password. You didn’t didn’t declare you brought a dog.. there’s generally a $40 dollar deposit because of the hair. You had free breakfast.. and access to the river you needed to sign a waiver. It states it on the sign. There’s free kayaks.. free canoe.. free bikes.. free paddle boats free life jackets.. paddles.. everything.. you were offered an interior room in the house but refused.. you smoked on the property.. and brought your dog through the main house unleashed .. I can’t bring joy .. there are miserable people everywhere.. good luck finding your happiness.,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the river. Peaceful and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot in the middle of St.Cloud .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Go to vals’
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect quit get away Outdoor shower was private and wooded
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Gieski

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The space is similar to a tiny home. It’s a converted gardeners shed. There’s an outdoor shower and a wood stove. There’s a free continental breakfast. Not a sit down . Free kayaks, bikes, canoe, paddles, and a pedal boat. Just sign a waiver of liability.

Why they chose this property

It’s a historic home with no neighbors in the heart of old St. Cloud.

What makes this property unique

It’s private, old, tons of character, and has a spooky history.
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