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Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail

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Kitchen / living area
Kitchen / living area
Kitchen area
Dining area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$267
avg per night

Explore the area

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Lanesboro, MN
  • Place, Root River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lanesboro Arts Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Lanesboro Historical Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
The current price is AU$267
avg per night

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About the area

Peterson

Located in Peterson, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Root River and Magelssen Bluff Park, while Commonweal Theatre Company and Lanesboro Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Lanesboro Arts Center and Houston Nature Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Root River - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Sylvan Park - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Commonweal Theatre Company - 16 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Lanesboro Arts Center - 16 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Lanesboro Historical Museum - 16 min drive - 14.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪High Court Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sylvan Brewing - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pedal Pushers Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Juniper's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Clara's Eatery - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail

Private setting on 80 acres overlooking the Root River Trail. The Bunk House is attached to the shed and includes heat, air, bath, and a Kitchenette. It is decorated with a log cabin theme, has tile, carpet, and granite counter tops. The Kitchenette has a full size refrigerator, microwave, hot plates, and coffee makers (Keurig also - bring your own k-cups). There is a charcoal grill available, stored behind the bunkhouse. We also supply firewood for use in the fire pit.

For single night rates you can make a request and we can evaluate.
The house on this property is also rented out. It is about 100 feet from the bunkhouse. Guests do not share common areas such a fire pits or patio areas. Trails are accessible to all guests.

The property is ~3miles from the trail access in Whalan, MN and ~7 miles from Lanesboro. We have several miles of mowed walking trails throughout the property that are available to all guests. Great opportunities for walks, snowshoeing, or cross country skiing.

There is a security camera mounted to south side of the house above the garage. It provides a view of the driveway as you enter the property.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 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:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Remove shoes while in house
All dishes must be cleaned and put away as they were found.
Owners reserve right to verify correct number of guests and will charge additional guest fee as advertised or ask guests to leave.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail on 5 Apr 2026 start from AU$267, 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 Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail located?

Situated on a river, this guesthouse is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Root River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Commonweal Theatre Company and Lanesboro Arts Center. Lanesboro Historical Museum is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) away.

Bluff Country Retreat - Bunk House - near Lanesboro & the Root River Bike Trail Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice accommodations located in the beautiful countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

thomas m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, updated with nice amenities. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent by every measure! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully relaxing

Fantastic, quiet, clean, and central location to so much! We loved our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the owner was great and he even updated me on a road closure situation due to storms. It’s a small place, basically one room, which was just great for the wife and me.Everything was well maintained and clean. We would choose it again if we need a place in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Little Getaway

The Shack was such a great little getaway. Had a few walks on the beautiful trails, loved the fireplace and one-room feel although was even bigger than the photos appear. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, clean properties with all the amenities we needed!

Will definitely be coming back to this place another time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Al O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The facility itself was excellent--well appointed and all small kitchen appliances and needs were very adequately met. Very comfortable with both heat and air conditioning accessible as needed. The only thing I was a little disappointed in was the road needed to get to the property (gravel and a little distance from the big trail). I would, however stay there again because of the tranquility and quietness.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We really enjoyed our stay in the bunk house. The owners were really easy to communicate with, the property was incredibly clean and well stocked of all the necessities. The property was quiet and just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful bluff top property!

Centrally located and a comfortable clean cabin. Would use again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Rachelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & peaceful

Quiet and beautiful location in the bluffs. Extremely clean, comfortable bunk house. We'll stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trout Heaven

We had an awesome stay. The trout were practically jumping out of the water and we couldn’t have handled that if we didn’t have a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dannette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Biking the trail

This place is so beautiful and quiet and has mowed trails available to hike conveniently on the property. It’s about 5 min drive from the Whalen root river trail crossing: very convenient.. the host was very nice and provided prompt answers to my many questions. The patio out front is awesome for breakfast and just resting and there is a fire pit with wood available in the back. Very nice, very clean -And the washer and dryer were a bonus!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randy & Bonnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy getaway

Exceptional place to stay. Quiet and peaceful. Further away from the Root River bike trails than we anticipated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Fun

Great spot. Will stay again if available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dyanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Perfect for me for a fishing getaway. Had everything I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great host, great property

excellent property, quiet location. very well equiped. owner is excellent communicator . highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay!!

This was our second time staying in this spot. We were here last September as well but this time we stayed for 3 nights instead of 2. We love coming to the Lanesboro area in September. We highly recommend this spot and this host. Derrick is great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property is beautiful with great hiking trails.

My friends and I stayed at this place to have a girls trip to lanesboro. The property is a perfect retreat. The owners were friendly and the cabin was clean and had the perfect amount of space. We will definitely revisit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quiet getaway.

Thank you for sharing your property with us. The trails on the property are beautiful. We enjoyed our getaway to southeastern MN.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace on the top of the hill

Great place to be away from all the hub bub of everyday life. Peace of heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Getaway Retreat

I regularly stay at VRBO’s throughout the US. The Shack was exceptionally clean, well maintained, provided excellent amenities as well as a beautiful private property for a retreat and getaway. I will certainly reserve again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Bunk House

Hubby and I decided on a weekend away to southern MN. The Bunk House served its purpose. A very nice cabin/home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The bunkhouse was perfect!

The bunkhouse exceeded my expectations! It was perfect for our girls bicycling weekend. The hosts thought of everything to make our stay perfect. The location was beautiful and the bunkhouse was perfect! I’ll definitely be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem.

Wonderful place. Trails on property to walk and enjoy wildflowers. Near the root river trail. Well taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024