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The Hen House Retreat - A Comfortable Place to Roost

The Hen House Retreat - A Comfortable Place to Roost

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Beautiful flowers and local limestone rock make this a great place to enjoy.
Plenty of space to relax on the front porch.
Welcome to the front porch.
Flowers and greenery greet you in this antique chicken feeder.
Welcome to The Hen House Retreat!

Overview of The Hen House Retreat - A Comfortable Place to Roost

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Highland, MN
  • Popular LocationRoot River14 min drive
  • Popular LocationCommonweal Theatre Company20 min drive
  • Popular LocationLanesboro Historical Museum20 min drive
  • AirportRochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Hen House Retreat - A Comfortable Place to Roost

Nestled in the quaint little town of Highland, MN, The Hen House Retreat is available for your next getaway. A newly restored 1920's era house has been updated with today's modern conveniences while keeping the charm of the old country. You can experience the days of old as Amish buggies travel by right outside your window. We are nestled right between The First Lutheran Church of Highland established in 1858 and the original Highland Store established in 1894 which was most recently known as The Highland Store Cafe (currently not in operation). Just 8.5 miles outside of Lanesboro, MN you can enjoy time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life while relaxing or being creative in this quiet country home.

We are here for all of your retreat needs. Whether you are quilting, scrapping, crafting, knitting, biking, having a book club meeting or just looking for quiet time away from it all, contact us for all of your getaway needs.

We offer overnight lodging accommodations that include comfortable beds, linens and towels, a fully equipped kitchen and plenty of room to work on your unfinished projects.

Our home is your home whether you want a weekend stay or week-long retreat. We have worked hard to restore much of the old time charm of this house while making updates to make your stay comfortable. We can house up to 7 guests.

* We have 2 bedrooms, each with two twin beds located on the upper floor of this two-story house. The Master bedroom contains both a Queen and a twin bed.
* Each bedroom has an Eden-pure heater, an air conditioner and a fan to provide the extra comfort you desire in your bedroom.
* We have 2 bathrooms; one on each floor for your convenience. The upstairs bathroom has tub and shower facilities.
* If you need a break and want to relax a bit, each bedroom has a SmartTV and DVD player for your use. There are a selection of DVD movies available in each room.
* The main floor also has a bookcase filled with books, magazines, puzzles, games and quilting and scrapbooking resources for you to use.

Outside you can enjoy the birds singing in our century old pine trees on our property. We have provided 2 wooden rocking chairs and a chaise lounge for you to relax on our 'farmhouse style' front porch. We also provide a fire pit and a small supply of wood if you would like to cozy up to a fire in the evenings.

The Creativity Room is located on the main floor with easy access from the front door and parking. Each guest has their own 5 or 6 foot table and adjustable/swivel office chair with arm rests, personal trash container and cup holder. Each table has it's own OttLite for additional lighting if needed. Lighting is very important for crafters of any kind; so we have made sure there is plenty of natural and artificial light available for your needs. Surge protectors are provided at each table.
* Air conditioned for your summer comfort.

Technology
* Chromebook with high speed Internet
* Wide Format Color Printer & paper
* Wireless Access for your own laptops or wireless devices

Quilters
* 3 irons and 3 ironing boards are available for your use
* Additional board for ironing larger projects (16' x 48')
* PVC legs to raise one of the tables to make cutting easier
* Hooks in Creativity Room used to hang felt (provided) to piece quilts together
* Quilting books and magazines

Scrapbookers
*Cricut Expression
*Cricut Cartridges: too many to mention!
* 9' Xyron
* Miscellaneous scrapbooking supplies
* Scrapbooking idea books and magazines

Property manager

Chris Lannin
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You have full control of the heating and cooling in the house. Thermostat will be set at 60 degrees upon your arrival.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lanesboro

Located in Lanesboro, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lanesboro Historical Museum and Lanesboro Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Barn Resort Course and Harmony-Preston Valley Trail. Houston Nature Center and Spring Grove Aquatics Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Highland, MN

What's nearby

  • Root River - 14 min drive
  • Commonweal Theatre Company - 20 min drive
  • Lanesboro Historical Museum - 20 min drive
  • Lanesboro Arts Center - 20 min drive
  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • High Court Pub - 20 min drive
  • Sylvan Brewing - 21 min drive
  • Aroma Pie Shoppe - 18 min drive
  • Pedal Pushers Cafe - 21 min drive
  • Lanesboro Pastry Shoppe - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hen House Retreat - A Comfortable Place to Roost pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hen House Retreat - A Comfortable Place to Roost?

As of 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hen House Retreat - A Comfortable Place to Roost on 21 Apr 2024 start from AU$303.09, 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.

What time is check-in at The Hen House Retreat - A Comfortable Place to Roost?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hen House Retreat - A Comfortable Place to Roost?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Hen House Retreat - A Comfortable Place to Roost located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Root River, Lanesboro Historical Museum and Lanesboro Arts Center. Commonweal Theatre Company is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Was quiet for the most part except the dogs next door liked to bark about 6-6:30 am, which woke me up.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hen House Retreat
We had fun finding all the chicken items in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gretchen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Getaway Mini-retreat
Cozy, loved the chicken decor throughout the house. We were very impressed with how much was provided and all the little extras...chocolates at the bedside, toiletries, etc. A couple of us have issues with stairs and wished there was a railing all the way up. It was a perfect place for the fellowship and sharing time we spent together plus not far from the tourist activities we wanted to do. Mostly we were there to just relax and get refreshed. If we're ever in the area again, I know where we'll stay! Thanks for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends of 30 + year's annual getaway ✨️
We had a wonderful time!!!!!! Super great home, plenty of room, and the owner had thought of evey extra you might need. Thanks for a great retreat for 4 friends who don't get to connect as often as they would've liked 😊 A great place to reconnect. Thanks for our new wonderful memories!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Out of the busy towns, very nice and quiet. Many small towns within a short distance to travel to. We enjoyed our time there to visit, play games travel to shop or get a bite to eat. Very relaxing loved sitting on the front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chris Lannin

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