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A Place in the woods........

Family-friendly lodge in Onamia

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The Mille Lacs Lodge offers the perfect blend of warmth and comfort, with its inviting wood interior and cozy atmosphere. Relax on the covered porch, unwind by the fireplace, or enjoy a game of pool in this spacious retreat. With fully equipped kitchen facilities, ample table space for meals, and Wi-Fi access throughout.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Map
Onamia, MN

What's nearby

  • Onamia Town Hall - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Onamia City Hall - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Lake Onamia - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Mille Lacs Health System Hospital - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Mille Lacs Kathio State Park - 19 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BayView Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cedarwood Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Onamia Veteran's Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Happy's - ‬12 min drive

About this property

A Place in the woods........

Family-friendly lodge in a rural location
At A Place in the woods........, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and an arcade/games room are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Books, games and a billiards/pool table
  • A video library, barbecues and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at A Place in the woods........ feature comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Children's dinnerware and children's books
  • 3.5 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Video library

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No shooting or hunting allowed on the property. Wildlife management area is 1/4 mile away to hunt and shoot.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Small wedding group is an additional $750

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside only.

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 45
Note from host: Small wedding group is an additional $750
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is A Place in the woods........ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Place in the woods........?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Place in the woods........?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at A Place in the woods........?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Place in the woods........ located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Onamia Town Hall, Lake Onamia, and Ivan Jindra Memorial Wildlife Management Area. Onamia City Hall and Mille Lacs Health System Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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A Place in the woods........ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ariana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We got together for our annual friends vacation and we loved this home. It was the perfect setting for our group and we had so much fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Palli L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with so many things to do indoor and outdoors. We had such a great time with a family of 30. We will definitely be back. And Tammy was an awesome host, super responsive and such a nice lady.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

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

Vacation rental

Amazing place! Perfect for a big group to spend a weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Great Family Getaway!!

Such a beautiful place, with plenty of room for everyone! It also has a great space and out door activities for your family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

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

Great Place!

Awesome place for the family. Had everything we needed. Would definitely reserve again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

great family get together

Fantastic place for a family get together. Lots of space and activities for the 14 of us to do while there. Quiet location and host did a great job in preparing lodge for our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Na V.

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

Family Cabin

Great place with ample space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rita A.

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

Yearly family reunion

This is the third year that our family has stayed at A Place in the Woods (Mille Lacs Lodge). The lodge itself was roomy, clean, everything in good working order and perfect for our large, extended family. Also, the outdoor area has always been kept clean, mowed, no mosquitoes and expansive for many outdoor games. We had a few campfires with wood from the well-stocked wood pile and picnics under the shelter. And went swimming at the beautiful beach at Father Hennepin State Park in nearby Isle. A thoroughly enjoyable weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Amazing location

Great host! Beautiful spacious place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

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

Awesome house and space to enjoy

we had a wonderful time - lots of room, large kitchen, and plenty of bedrooms for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Family Time

We had a great family vacation again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mai See T.

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

Spacious place for the entire family

Huge place equipped with everything including the volleyball net, playground and firepit. Secluded yet intimate for our family. Close to alot of amenities. We really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rita A.

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

Great reunion house!

Our family of 26 people all were very impressed by A Place in the Woods. We were able to spread out
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

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

Work Meetings

We had 12 guys stay at the property with plenty of room. The place was great, the kitchen is amazing. Can’t wait to stay again in the summer time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marissa P.

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

Perfect for cousins weekend

We stayed here with our adult cousins for the weekend. The place was perfect for everyone to hang out and enjoy games inside and in the yard. Tammy went above and beyond to make the stay incredible. There were even more games and amenities than listed and we had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Great lodge for large groups!

Very clean and was perfect for our fantasy football draft! Tammy was great and very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Family weekend

We had so much fun at the property and the kids are begging to go back. Has everything you need to have a great weekend. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Second Stay, Family Reunion

This was our family's second time to stay at this property. We had a fabulous time. The kitchen area makes meal prep a breeze for a large group and the outdoor grounds gave us plenty of space to play yard games and volleyball. Great way to spend a long weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sararith C.

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

Home away from home.

We were very happy with our stay. The property had everything we needed. It was clean and spacious. There was a gas station near by if we ever ran out of anything, and state parks were close too for out door activities. Really recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren & Erica C.

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

beautiful, clean, and peaceful

The lodge is gorgeous, very clean, and very well-stocked. The property is also gorgeous and nicely private, with plenty of outdoor toys to keep the kids (and adults) entertained. The owner was super helpful and responsive. We were already talking about going back next year before we left!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Amazing family stay

Our family had a blast during our stay at Mille Lacs Lodge! The kids and adults all enjoyed the spacious lodge and outdoor areas. Memories were made making s’mores around the campfire, playing volleyball, cooking meals together in the kitchen, and playing wiffleball in the large outdoor space. Tammy (the owner) was very responsive to all of our questions and quick to provide help when needed. We loved our time there and highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana K.

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

Wonderful Place!!

This place is perfect for a large group stay! Plenty of room to sleep! And lots of bathrooms so there's no waiting. It was so clean and we had everything we needed there, and lots of yard for any games. Tammy is wonderful to work with! I also loved that they had cute merchandise to purchase there, it was a great touch! Definitely recommend this Cabin in the Woods!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey M.

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

Girls weekend

We had a wonderful girls weekend at the Lodge. The gather spaces are hard to beat. Our whole group could be together in all the spaces. The kitchen was awesome and fully stocked. We are already looking to book again at a coed group. Thank you Tammy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khrystie L.

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

Serene, spacious, and relaxing lodge

We booked a last minute stay here and are so glad we did. It's a gem and the pictures don't do it any justice. Tons of space for the kids to run around both inside and out. Love the spacious kitchen and it's so nicely stocked. We'll definitely share this place with everyone we know and can't wait to be back. Tammy was also a gracious host! Thanks for sharing your beautiful lodge with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nate S.

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

Low key weekend

The accommodations and layout of the property were perfect for a bunch of friends to hang out. The industrial kitchen was stocked with pots and pans, utensils, and plenty of dishware. It was nice to walk around the property, play yard games, and sit around the fire. All-in-all it was just what we needed for a low key but fun weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023