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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Somerset, WI
Saint Croix River
Place, Saint Croix River
3 min drive
Apple River
Place, Apple River
4 min drive
River's Edge Apple River Campground
Place, River's Edge Apple River Campground
5 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
42 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed
Common spaces
1 Single Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec}
Nestled in the woods of the St. Croix Valley, Malbec Retreat is the perfect landing spot for groups and families that want to unwind in luxury when they're not exploring the natural beauty of the valley. Create feasts in our chef's kitchen, gather around a custom walnut dinner table. Pick a couple of songs on the jukebox and challenge your buddies to a game of NBA Jam or pool. After a session in the yoga studio relax in both the hot tub and the enormous sauna. Most importantly: gather.
Rural environment. Few neighbors. The home is situated in a ravine and because of the topography the noise from the nearby highway can be heard. It's obviously less prevalent at night and on the weekends.
Rural area, a car will be necessary for most activities outside the house. No smoking or vaping inside the property. Smoking in the garage is allowed. Please safely dispose of any cigarette butts. No unauthorized pets are allowed in the property. No parties or events are allowed without prior approval from the host. Please be respectful of our neighbors, especially when coming or going. Please do not move furniture or any other items from their original location. Please do not use the property for any illegal activities. Please make sure that all doors and windows are locked when you leave the property. Please be respectful of the property and keep it clean and tidy. Please do not leave any food out that may attract pests or insects. Please report any damages or issues with the property as soon as possible.
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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 are allowed on site
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Somerset
Located in Somerset, this cabin is in a rural area. New Richmond Golf Club and Lift Bridge Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Willow River State Park and St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area. Apple River Hideaway and River's Edge Apple River Campground are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like golfing.
River's Edge Apple River Campground - 5 min drive - 10.0 km
Float Rite Park - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
Somerset Amphitheater - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
Getting around
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Oliphant Brewing - 8 min drive
Not Justa Bar & Cafe - 12 min drive
Big Guy's BBQ Roadhouse - 13 min drive
Otter Creek Foresty - 12 min drive
River Siren Brewing - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec} pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec}?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec} on 18 May 2026 start from AU$1,066, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec}?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec}?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec}?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Seclusion/Luxury/Amenities. {Welcome to Malbec} located?
Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Somerset Amphitheater, Float Rite Park and Apple River. Apple River Hideaway and River's Edge Apple River Campground are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location for a ladies weekend in the winter. Plenty to do together and spaces to just relax peacefully. Host very attentive before and during our stay. Highly recommend!
Host was great to work with, very accommodating. Hot tub, sauna, gym area, game room, theater room huge kitchen with long table to seat lots of people. The weather was really cold when we stayed here and some rooms were hard to get toasty warm.Great place!
Joe was a great communicator before and during the stay. The pictures matched the home and parents/kids had a great time in the game room (NBA Jam, Pac Man, and Pool Table). The kitchen had plenty of space to host a team lunch between games on one day. Finally, Joe let us have a late checkout Sunday as our girls made (and won) the tournament championship. Thanks for the 5-star weekend.
Had my bachelorette party stay here! The house was the perfect size for my group of girls and so many fun things to do and amenities that we didn't have time to do everything!!
We had a reunion with friends and all of our kids. We had a great time. There were plenty of things to keep the kids busy and having fun, with spaces for us to relax after bedtime. It was clean and comfortable, and the host was responsive throughout our stay answering all questions very quickly.
I can’t say enough good things about our stay at Malbec! The house was beautiful inside and out. It has a big yard, new hot tub, and plenty of things to do in the house. The hosts were extremely accommodating and easy to get a hold of. We would love to stay again in the future!
We had a girls weekend and enjoyed our stay in Somerset! Quick drive to Stillwater - beautiful property with great amenities and space, Joseph was great and easy to work with.
My family was looking for a quiet spring getaway and this place was perfect. Kitchen was perfectly stocked, and the entertainment amenities were enjoyed by all. We would highly recommend staying here!
Our stay at Malbec was excellent for our guys weekend. Our host Joe was flexible during booking when I had to change some dates and provided us with all the necessary information about the property ahead of time to have us ready. The check-in was extremely smooth and the property was beautiful. The house had a plethora of amenities to use to make our weekend memorable. We played a lot of N64 in the theater room, played pool and NBA Jam in the game room, Cornhole in the very large yard, and soaked in the hot tube. We had a lot of fun and look forward to hopefully coming back again!
I had booked this place for a bachelorette party over the weekend. The house was gorgeous, the kitchen was spacious with a large dining table to seat everybody in the party; which was great for gathering to play board games. The place was clean, and the secluded location made our stay peaceful.
Due to heavy rain before our stay, we had some questions about activities we had planned during the stay, and our host was great about making recommendations and flexibility as a result. We are looking forward to staying again.
This is a wonderful property! The house has everything you could need for a relaxing getaway, and the host went out of his way to make our stay as comfortable as can be. The location feels secluded and yet it is conveniently located for a short commute. We highly recommend this listing!
Julia K.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Thank you Julia for the kind review. And thanks for being great guests. Come back and see us again and I'll make sure you have a five-star badminton court waiting for you :)
This house is huge with a great location. Close to Stillwater. We stayed here so we were close to Cedar Lake Arena for dirt biking. Host was very helpful.
Great location, great space for our purpose (celebration of life for my late wife), lots of room for people interaction. On the down side the gym area was dirty and littered with bugs, the hot tub was green and of little interest in the state it was in, the water had a unwelcome odor.All told and with that in mind, we hope to rent the property again perhaps next summer.
Great place for the varied ages of the kids! The games were loved by some, the piano was fabulous, the tv game room was great!! Those of us using the kitchen liked the openness and the views of the trees!
kathleen D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2024
Hi Kathleen, thank you so much for the kind words, glad you had a good time :)
What you see is what you get
Fit all 10 of us with plenty of space
Tons of outdoor space
Gym was huge
Brand new hot tub
Place was clean and well kept
Host was pleasant and responsive
The Malbec was tremendous. Great amenities! Great Hospitality! All around 5-Star.
More than enough space for everyone to spread out as well as everything shown in the pictures. Full recommendations of staying here. Thank you for sharing your space with us.
Overall we enjoyed our stay here! It was a good space to gather and enjoy eachothers company. The bed sizes were a bit smaller than we anticipated but there were still plenty of places to sleep. Make sure to bring your own wood for the sauna and firepit, we had to make a few runs into town for that. But overall good experience and I would stay again.
Worked out well as centrally located to golf courses. Located out enough so we didn’t disturb anyone. Didn’t take advantage of some of the amenity's like hot tub & Gym but seemed like a good option.
Close enough to Somerset or Hudson to drive into town to check out local area.
Only issue was no gas in the outside fire pit so had to exchange out but not a huge deal.
Overall a good experience.
Jason P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thanks for great review, come back and see us anytime, Jason!
About the host
Your host
Joe, Lonnie, and Guy Widmer (Turbo and Darwin holding down the fort at home -- woof woof)
Why they chose this property
We love entertaining almost as much as we love traveling. We knew that we wanted to own a home that would be perfect for creating memories.
What makes this property unique
Malbec has a unique layout. The lowest level has the hot tub, and leads to the sauna and the gym. One level up from that is our AMAZING game room, which is sure to be a favorite of children of all ages. One level up from that is our cozy living room, grand piano, and home theater, and finally one more level up (we're talking three stairs, not thirty) and you're in our chef's kitchen with a custom 10' walnut table that just begs for great meals and conversations that last well into the night. We've never seen a house quite like Malbec and when it came up for sale we knew we wanted to buy it so we could share it.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests