Lake Elmo is home to this farm stay. Grand Casino Arena and Warden's House Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tamarack Village and Maplewood Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Ice Castle, or check out an event or a game at North Oaks East Rec. Center.
Lift Bridge Brewing Company - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
Maplewood Mall - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
Getting around
Saint Paul Union Depot - 20 min drive
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Quinny’s Sports Pub and Grill - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 9 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 9 min drive
Burger King - 8 min drive
About this property
The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit
Welcome to Whippletree!
You'll stay in the main lower level of the original farmhouse with access to nature trails on this working farm.
The house has two bedrooms, full kitchen, full bathroom, living room and diningroom. Being built in 1900, it's got some rough edges here and there, though it is clean and comfortable.
You'll have access to the best of both worlds: natural beauty of woods and meadows, and quick access to St. Paul (20 minutes), Stillwater (10 minutes) and all the attractions that the Twin Cities have to offer.
The farm often has some level of activity going on, you will see other people and the upper unit of the house is also rented, but the lower unit apartment is a private space just for you.
This is our sixth-generation family farm, and while it's more of a hobby farm now, it has been in continuous agricultural production since 1869! We consider this our sanctuary and enjoy sharing it with others looking for a place of retreat to connect with the natural world.
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
This is a working farm that is a shared outdoor space. As such, the property has posted expectations.
Our house guide lists the dwelling expectations.
Quiet time is 9pm to 9am.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 3727334vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Frequently asked questions
Is The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit on 10 May 2026 start from AU$216, 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 The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit located?
Located in Lake Elmo, this family-friendly farm stay is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Elmo's Pup Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Century College and Saint Croix Vineyards. Lift Bridge Brewing Company and Stillwater Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful historic home! The space was fantastic and the host thought of every amenity possible to make sure guests could be comfortable and feel at home. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 night's while in town visiting my sister. Great property and very nice host. Super clean with nice little extra touches. Beautiful trail to hike on the property. Would definitely stay here again.
This is a 100 year old family farm, with goats, chickens, and bees. The farm is a nature park with great walking paths. Extremely peaceful and relaxing. Think Walden Pond without the water. Beautiful nights spent around the fire pit. Thank you for a marvelous stay!
October in MN can be chilly, and it was. The Fox Den was comfortable the whole time. We are transplanted Minnesotans and the on-farm site in Lake Elmo was like coming home. We even heard cows bellering in the morning. We loved our week and have reserved for next summer. We really felt at home and the host was superb. Ron V from Fort Myers, FL
My two college age children and I had the best time on the farm! We loved the apartment! It was perfect for relaxing! Great location for visiting with family in Stillwater.
We enjoyed the quiet country atmosphere. The house was comfortable and well equipped for our stay. Loved being among the chickens and goats. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Very nice place to get away from the traffic, noise, etc of the twin cities, but close enough to provide access to all of the amenities. Clean, safe and peaceful.
Beautiful peaceful setting, girl friends spent talking and praying hiking cooking and eating! Spent a day in Stillwater rode the trolley and finished our trip with brunch at the Lake Elmo Inn!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on this lovely farm.
Fabulous hosts- excellent communication and thoughtfulness.
Comfortable beds and furniture. Well stocked kitchen with all the essentials.
Peter went the extra mile to make our stay exceptional.
We are already booked to stay here again.
Grateful for this super cozy and convenient spot near St. Paul.
Beautiful property with a fantastic house. They thought of every amenity and more. Great beds, high end paper products, wonderful kitchen with ice for drinks, cream and sugar for coffee and a fancy hot water pot- nice soaps and toiletries too. Happy they provided extra charging cords and a Sonos system. We enjoyed the cozy living space, soft blankets and the gorgeous property for a morning hike. Definitely worth more than we paid - hope to stay again sometime.
We enjoyed our stay here. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the well maintained trails. It was peaceful and quiet. Our only issue was that there was only 1 window AC unit in the master bedroom. It was cool in the evenings, so it was tolerable, but I do believe it would be an issue if it was any warmer outside. Mr. Peter was a wonderful host and we would definitely stay here again.
This property is very peaceful and was convenient to our family. There is no overall air conditioning so we were lucky it wasn’t too hot. The host was very attentive and quickly provided a bath mat for the shower floor. All good! You will enjoy your stay if you book her
Nothing beats a quiet farm. Outside the big city. We live on a farm in Texas and that is what we are happy with. So when this listing popped up I jumped on it. The house is so unique. The goats are so lovable. Peter was super nice and explained everything about the farm. We will be staying again.
We very much enjoyed our stay on this property. The housing was adequate; great home and very clean. Nicely stocked but it was quite warm (80-83 degrees) in the house for my family (we normally keep our thermostat between 68-71). The window air unit was essential but there was no way to cool the back bedroom. The house is well stocked and taken care of. We enjoyed a walk around the property and meeting the goat, the cat, and seeing a number of deer, birds, berries, and fun wildlife. The owner was very responsive and even dropped by the property at my request. We also left my daughter's swim stuff behind and he kindly has agreed to ship it to us. We even took suggestions from his book for coffee and food and gave those locations high ratings as well. Would recommend to a friend, but also maybe bring a fan in the summer months.
We thrived at Whippletree’s Cozy Farmhouse.
Nature and quiet surrounded us. We saw deer (two fawns!), ground hogs, sand hill cranes, turkeys, heard coyotes at night, and visited the goats and chickens.
The beds were incredibly comfortable.
Well appointed, the home had lovely cozy blankets for curling up in front of a movie. Our daughter was excited by the PlayStation, though we were too busy to use it.
After our days engagements in St. Paul and Northern MN, we relished coming home to the peace and quiet of the farmhouse.
The onsite trails are an absolute gem!! Well maintained, they were a pleasure to hike. Our family plans to make this our home in MN whenever we visit family.
The host is exceptional, the home is lovely, and farm is wonderful.
We will be back.
Paula K.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
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