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Cozy cottage on private wetland

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Cozy cottage on private wetland provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Cozy cottage on private wetland


  • Looking to get away for some rest, relaxation and/or recreation? Check out our one of a kind “Cottage on the Pond”. Located in west central Minnesota our cozy cottage is built on a 27 acre private pond and game protected wetland. We are just 35 minutes from many lakes with fishing, golfing, boating and beaches!

    If you are an outdoor enthusiast our property is home to many wild waterfowl including trumpeter swans, wood ducks, mallards, geese and pelicans (yes, pelicans). We also have many native passerine birds (warblers, wood warblers, flycatchers) and native wildflowers (purple prairie cone flower, spider wort, prairie blazing star). Wireless High speed Internet for your electronic needs! Taking reservations now for the months of May through September.

    Cottage Details:
    • The building looks over a 27 acre pond with man made islands.
    • 1 Full size bed, 1 bunk bed, 1 couch, and 1 cot.
    • The cottage includes a fully remodeled kitchenette with dishes, pots, pans, and silverware, also Bathroom and Dining area.
    • From the cottage dining table you will be overlooking the 27 acre pond below. One room has the kitchenette with dining table, couch and tucked away in the corner will be the bunk bed. In the pine room will be the full size bed.
    • There are two quaint outdoor decks. The main patio has table and gas grill overlooking the pond with geese, pelicans and many other waterfowl.
    • Many antiques and artwork spread throughout the cottage.

    Features and Amenities:
    • Full Kitchen
    • Dishes, Stove, Microwave
    • Air Conditioning
    • Wireless Internet!!!
    • 3 Beds(1 Full, Twin bunk beds, Couch, and 1 cot)
    • DVD player
    • 1 Bath w/Shower
    • Linens
    • T.V. (30 local Channels)
    • Fireplace (outdoor)
    • Binoculars
    • Gas Grill
    • Beautiful View
    • Deck w/patio table
    High Speed WiFi internet (40mb)


    40 Minutes from:
    • Movie Theater
    • Shopping Area
    • Golf Courses
    • Beaches
    • Restaurants
    • Fishing
    • Antique Stores
    • Bowling

    We are 35 minutes west of Alexandria on Highway 27. We are about 2 1/2-3 hours from the Twin Cities. There is no smoking in the building. Sorry, no fishing or swimming in the pond.

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About the area

Located in Herman, this cottage is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Stevens County Historical Society and Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kensington Runestone Park and Pelican Lake. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby. Visit our Herman travel guide
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Herman, MN

What's nearby

  • A group of pelicans standing in shallow water with tall grass in the background.
    Pelican Lake
    34 min drive - 54.2 km
  • University of Minnesota - Morris
    35 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Lake Mary
    42 min drive - 59.1 km
  • Andes Tower Hills
    42 min drive - 50.9 km
  • Lake Latoka
    44 min drive - 62.0 km

Restaurants

  • Hot Stuff Pizza
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage on private wetland pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy cottage on private wetland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage on private wetland?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage on private wetland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage on private wetland located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Prairie Ridge Hospital & Health and within 25 miles (40 km) of Stevens County Historical Society and Museum and Kjenstad Park. Kensington Runestone Park and Sanford Wheaton Medical Center are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Reviews

Cozy cottage on private wetland Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great relaxing getaway

We were celebrating our anniversary so we took the dogs up north and we loved it! The host is friendly, respectful of privacy, and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet.

Nice little house in a great location next to a wetland. Perfect place to get away from it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint, Calm, Quiet, Nice

The experience at this place was wondrous. The place is nice with no noise, letting the natural sounds of the wildlife surround and lull you into a nice relaxing vibe. The cabin itself is slightly small, but its cozy. Would definantly rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cabin in the country

It was a hot weekend but the AC was cold. We enjoyed hanging out on the deck overlooking the pond. Only thing to note is that I'd recommend bringing your own drinking water! But it was a great stay, we'd be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

The property has an interesting history. The owner even wrote a book about his life there. Some of what they did with the property tied back to place and artist and artwork we've collected over the last 30 years. This was a wonderful surprise for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the cottage!

We had a 2 night stay at this lovely cottage. Most of us enjoyed watching the pelicans and egrets on the deck. We played cards with our teens. I dont think the teens liked "unplugging" but I know it recharged all of our mental batteries. It was a gorgeous view and the bed was comfortable!!! Thanks for the stay John!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway with dogs - no fireworks!

This place was perfect for the 2 people and 2 dogs to get away for the July 4th Weekend. The dogs loved the long walks in the meadow and along the road. The deck was a great place to sit in the sun and watch the swans. John was communicative and very nice. This is really a great place away from the hub-bub of the busy and noisy world. We did take the dogs into Morris (about 30 minute drive) on Saturday to an off leash dog park and DQ for pup cups afterwards. Other than that we worked remotely one day, watched movies, and read. Wifi and Roku were great to be able to work and log in to our own accounts for watching what we wanted. Would go back, especially with our dog, to avoid the fireworks and other holiday noises. It truly is a serene setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was a nice cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quaint cottage

Overall our stay was pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

Great little cabin. Very quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

This was exactly what we needed to decompress from a difficult year. Peace and quiet, solitude, beautiful views, and comfortable. Loved sitting on the deck with my coffee to watch the swans, ducks, and pelicans on the water. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views to relax and unwind

The scenery could not have been more perfect and we enjoyed the remote location. The small cottage was clean and well stocked and our dog loved exploring. The host was very kind and the bunk beds were quite comfortable. The history of the farm was fascinating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Returned for the peace and quiet

Such a perfect spot to escape July 4th weekend fireworks. We have a very nervous dog when it comes to all the fireworks in the city. This place is perfect! The serenity of watching the swans with their cygnets as you sip your morning coffee is amazing. The place is cozy but has all the basics you need.
Watching the swans from the deck
Porch life
View from across the pond
Interior
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little cabin

Very cute cabin, pretty property. The people were great and we enjoyed our stay here. The location worked great for us visiting family in the area, but it is about 20 minutes from any town. We were not prepared for Minnesota bugs so bring bug spray!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for making such a nice place available. I hope to come back. a few comments you might wanna hear are: there were tiny bugs on the kitchen counter, we could only get one TV channel and I was able to find the property without instructions… thanks for being very polite and understanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Vacation stay

It was a very nice place but way smaller than it was mafe to seem on website. I have spoken with the owner tho who is a very nice guy and he has assured me he would correct that on the website. But it is beautiful there with lots of wonderful wildlife to look at.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and relaxing

We really enjoyed our stay here. We were looking for someplace to relax and get away from the city noise and this fit the bill. No traffic, no sirens and only a few other people on the property that were very quiet. We sat out on the necks and enjoyed the perfect weather and all the birds. It was wonderful being by the water. The dogs even enjoyed it. The house is very small, but has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

Everything was good but for flies
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Not exactly what we expected

We were surprised to pull into a farm with 2 more houses in close proximity. From the photos on the website the cabin looks secluded. However, even though we saw cars, we only saw the host one time for about 5 minutes and no one else. It was very quiet and private. It was rustic, cozy, and clean. Very small (we expected that). We appreciated being able to bring our dogs. We had a very relaxing 2 days. We would have appreciated if the chairs by the Fire pit had been cleaned off and one of them was broken. Overall, we had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin in relaxing property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd visit and as lovely as ever. The wildlife was more abundant this year than in the past, but there's always something to see and do around the area. This place is close to several small towns, regional parks and state parks plus the wildlife sanctuary on the property makes it a very tranquil and peaceful place to get away from the rush and noise of the cities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect, the view was beautiful, could not have asked for better!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

I wanted trees and water. This cottage on a beautiful pond teeming with wildlife was a perfect place for me. The deck was a wonderful space to drink in the natural beauty. The hosts were cordial, but not intrusive. I stayed 3 extra days because I didn't want to leave. Also, an autobiography of the history and life of this area gave me an even deeper impression of this protected wetland site.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful place

We enjoyed the deck and watching birds on the pond. Nice walks along the road. We slept well!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

I'll get the cons out of the way first: It's very small, but ok for a couple more than 2 would be tight. Must bring water to drink. It's on a farm so owner is right beside you, dog runs loose and a cat. Pros: It's very quiet, even with them beside us we didn't hear much noise more the ducks on the lake over everything. Owner very responsive and helpful when needed. Pretty much have everything there you need minus normal things you would pack to a hotel. Great views, lots of ducks, pelicans, birds, and squirrels. Overall a good relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022