The beautiful, nostalgic cabin is set in a jewel of a retreat space on the St Croix river and also has it's own pond. The site is also used as a youth camp at times, which means there's a basketball court, volleyball court, soccer/games field, kayaks, canoes, rowboats, swimming docks. When I visited I was the only one staying at times, and at times there were very quiet retreat groups. My cabin was so beautiful - old New England in style, comfortable and nostalgic in decor. Every amenity was available in multiples and then some - towels, sheets, a charming hodgepodge of left-behind toiletries just as you would see in a beloved family cabin in Maine. The listing doesn't mention it but when I stayed there was a PIANO! And sheet music; many a beloved hour was spent playing. There are books, games, all the kitchen basics you could need, a lovely corner bathtub/shower arrangement, a grill in back. The grounds are exquisitely landscaped - so subtle and graceful that you almost wouldn't know they were landscaped at times. There are many trails, several places to swim, access to one of the universe's most beautiful rivers. This would be perfectly suited for a family - although with the ponds and river, parents might want to keep an eye on children not thoroughly water-competent. There is a central lodge, also beautiful, but I didn't use that space and don't know what the arrangements regarding it are. The lovely and quaint town of Marine on St Croix is just about 2 miles away and bikes would be a splendid thing to bring, though they can also be rented at the Surf Yoga Bar. About 10 miles to the south is the beautiful old town of Stillwater, MN, for those wanting something a little larger. About 45 minutes east is the Twin Cities, a huge metropolis with anything a person might want.
One is asked to come up with anything missing, or that would add to the experience. I can't. My time there was a perfect, flawless jewel; everything that could have been there was, and more besides. It would be gorgeous in fall, with the river and all the huge old trees; in Winter I understand chunks of the river freeze over, making it perfect for backcountry ice skating and cross country. There was a huge working fireplace in my cabin, and the thought of coming back in winter and sitting by the fireplace to read... wonderful.
I was alone in my cabin, but it is perfect for a larger group of people. There is a bedroom with a queen bed, and another bedroom with two twin beds, and a huge living room with a very comfortable sofa.
I can't recommend this place highly enough - it is flawless.