Located in Pine Island, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Assisi Heights and Covered Bridge Park are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shops University Square and Apache Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Zollman Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Rochester Recreation Center. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
Rochester Campus of Minnesota School of Business - 9 min drive - 15.6 km
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 14 min drive - 23.4 km
Apache Mall - 15 min drive - 24.8 km
Mayo Clinic - 16 min drive - 23.7 km
Getting around
Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's - 5 min drive
South by SouthEast Brewing Company - 9 min drive
Two Sisters - 6 min drive
Tilly's Tavern - 4 min drive
Douglas Saloon & Social Club - 11 min drive
About this property
Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #2)
*****This is an owner occupied house, FYI.*****
"Come for the cheap lodging, stay for the adventure..." Many of my guests might say 😂
This property is best suited for guests who enjoy rural living, nature, and the relaxed pace of the countryside rather than a hotel-style experience.
Large country home on 30 acres just off Hwy 52 about 10 miles north of Rochester.
I am a nurse at Mayo Clinic and work 12 hr night shifts. I am very mellow, easy going and easy to get along with.
This listing has a queen size bed and bunk beds/futon
About the Hobby Farm...
This is a real hobby farm, not a petting zoo. Animals come and go depending on the season, fencing, and farm projects. Some stays may include horses or cattle in the pasture, while other times the property may only have the resident dogs, cats, and local wildlife.
Rural life changes with the seasons, and that’s part of the charm of staying here.
2018 Installed freestanding solar panels on South side of house
Bought an old truck with a plow for plowing
2019: New woodstove in main floor living room
2020: finished off basement for 2 additional bedrooms, full bath, kitchen area, living room with fireplace!
2021: Updating upstairs bedrooms and bathroom and areas of the main level
Ongoing: Still planning on building an edition off dining room/living room.
I have two cat(inside) and two dogs (outside).
House has central air, wood burning fireplace, washer/dryer, large porch in the front and a deck in the back of the house. On the main level is the living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and my bedroom. Basement has a living room with gas fireplace, full bathroom, kitchen, 2 guest bedrooms, and utility/laundry room
My two dogs Daisy (14yr old Mountain Cur) and Kodiak (15year old lab/pix mix) were hunting dogs in their previous owners. They are the friendliest dogs you will ever meet although they might appear somewhat intimidating when you see them running towards you to welcome as you drive in. I live in the woods and the dogs like to hunt so you may see the occasional dead animal the dogs catch laying around outside. Many times they will bring there catches near the house to show off there hunting treasures.
The dogs are outside most of the time, but they can come in the house if they are supervised (if left alone the dogs will chew things up and eat things in the kitchen). They are great lap dogs if you want them on the couch with you watching TV.
Max and Smokey strictly indoor indoor cats. Even if you aren't a cat person you will love my cats. If you shut the door to your bedroom make sure you don't lock the cats in your room. The only litter boxes are in the basement and in my bedroom closet
I also have two horses Lucky and Luna that hang out in my pasture. I also rent out my pasture to a farmer so you will also see some cows around
On the main level is the living room, dining room, kitchen, my bathroom and my bedroom. The basement is a separate apartment listed on here
Amenities
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry
House Rules
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
Events allowed
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Pets
Pets allowed
Please inform me before reserving of any pets.
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only. No smoking inside the house
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Frequently asked questions
Is Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #2) pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #2)?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #2) on 10 Apr 2026 start from AU$95, 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 Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #2)?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #2) located?
Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Zumbro Lake, Douglas State Trail and Ridge View Manor Park. Weatherstone Park and Northern Hills Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #2) Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Rosie is friendly and so are the animals. The property is beautiful and the other guests were great as well. It was perfect for us and our 3 year old!!
Our host Rosie, is the best!! The location livestock and other animals was the perfect addition.
john H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Trish G.
25 May 2019
Nice affordable stay
Rosie is great host, very accommodating, and friendly. We stayed two nights. It's just like being at home, nothing fancy, just a comfy place with lots of outdoor areas to explore. If you like the country setting with horses and goats and dogs and cats this is for you. We forgot our fishing equipment but there is beautiful river running through the property.
Trish G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim P.
29 Apr 2019
Simple accommodations, great hostess
Our stay was nothing short of lovely. Rosie is a great hostess, and has a super chill environment. It's not The Ritz, but clean sheets and comfy beds and everything you could need! Dogs are great, kitchen is stocked and we are grateful to have spent some time here. Thanks, Rosie!
Tim P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Robin S.
8 Sept 2018
Great Hostess
Rosie was a great hostess. She was on vacation herself for the Labor Day holiday so we had the run of the house. Rose told us to help ourselves to anything in the fridge and stayed in contact with us while there. Our bedrooms were clean and the beds were comfortable.
Rosie has worked hard on her remodel of this farm home and is doing quality work. It was fun to see her artistic, creative work. If you don't want to deal directly with her animals then make sure she is there when you are there. We did put goats back in that kept getting out and her dogs and cat shared the house with us. They were very sweet and affectionate.
Rosie had very clear directions written for us to know where everything was and anything we needed to know about her animals.
Robin S.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Archival
6/10 Okay
Jennifer W.
18 Sept 2017
Pretty quiet & had all the essentials.
The owner is nice and very accommodating.
Jennifer W.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Angela G.
13 Apr 2017
Great place
Enjoying my stay
Angela G.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2017
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