Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Polk County

Cozy Mother-In-Law Apartment—No Cleaning Fee!

Voted 2021 and 2023 Readers’ Choice Best Bed & Breakfast! Steal your getaway at one of Osceola’s most historic estates. Wonderfully nestled in the St. Croix Valley, this apartment’s location will not disappoint. You’ll be a brief walk from beautiful downtown Osceola, close enough to explore the great outdoors, and a short distance from all that the Twin Cities has to offer. You’ll get a cozy and comfortable layout, thoughtful amenities, attached heated garage, and assistance just a message away!

The Wissahickon Inn - The Cozy Cabin In The Woods

You'll love our cabin in the woods! Once a historic mercantile, the Wissahickon Cabin has been transformed into a cozy cabin for 2 - 4 guests. The cabin is situated in the forest and visible from the Gandy Dancer Trail. The front porch boasts an access path directly to the popular Woolly Bike Trail. Our cabin is secluded in the woods, but it's less than a 5-minute drive to downtown St Croix Falls, Interstate Park, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Enjoy a peaceful getaway in the north woods!

Up North Retreat: Peaceful & Relaxing But Modern!

Your private getaway up North! Full renovation throughout makes this a tranquil and relaxing, yet modern escape. Enjoy a warm bath in the jacuzzi tub, grab some coffee in the gorgeous custom kitchen with SS appliances, and cozy up to a movie in front of the electric fireplace! Two full bedrooms and baths for amazing privacy. Explore the local scenery by day and Sit around the bonfire by night! You won't find anything this peaceful without sacrificing the modern essentials. Fiber internet, too!

Nordic Lake Cabin : Sauna/Hot Tub/Pontoon Rental

We finished building this modern Scandinavian cabin in spring 2020. It’s been featured in Vogue and on Magnolia Network. The cabin sits at the end of the road on a private lot with a perfect view of sunsets over the nature side of the lake. Drive past farm fields, into the woods, and onto our private gravel road, arriving at the driveway. Watch loons, tundra swans, eagles, beavers and deer while you relax by the lake. Pontoon boat rental is available as an add on! Pets welcome for a $90 fee!

Quiet Seclusion at Trade River Retreat Cabin

Remote, tranquil, quiet and exceedingly private getaway right on the banks of a protected river, only 1.5 hours from the Twin Cities! Even the beautiful drive there is relaxing. Enter a world of peace and calm deep in the woods. Make delicious meals in a well-stocked modern high-end kitchen, play in the river, relax in the sauna or enjoy a bonfire. This is not your typical cabin but a spiritual eco-oasis with a unique eclectic blend of modern, rustic, Native American and Japanese aesthetic.

The Writers Cabin (Sauna/hot tub/river access)

Welcome to the writers cabin at wilder retreat on the saint Croix river. This place is for the dreamers, the star gazers, those craving the healing power of nature. The writers cabin is well appointed and designed for beauty and comfort. Enjoy access to the river as well as our wood fired sauna and wood fired hot tub. Equipped with a queen sized bed in the loft, cooktop, solar, and a pump sink. A gas fireplace keeps you warm in the winter. We invite you to come and rest, and leave restored.

Simple and Serene

The Stable is one of several live/work studios on a property that hosts artists in retreat and those seeking time for spiritual sustenance and personal reflection. We also enjoy hosting tourists who align with our mission. This 20x25 studio has an electric stove, fridge, container water, and a piano! It's served by a privy just a few steps from the door. Our community thrives on healthy wholistic living. Residents and guests agree to remain alcohol and drug free during their stay.

The Bunkhouse on Balsam Lake

The Bunkhouse is a beautifully appointed, spacious full apartment above a large garage with private entrance. Located on beautiful Balsam Lake, you will enjoy shared access to the lake. If you wish to use the dock for a single watercraft or rent a pontoon, please let me know at the time of booking to ensure availability. Enjoy The Bunkhouse for its cozy northwoods atmosphere year round while exploring everything Balsam Lake and the surrounding Polk County area has to offer.

Yurt-Style Tent at Stone Creek Farm

1 of 4 campsites on the farm, this yurt-style tent has all you need to enjoy camping without the work! The campsite includes a picnic table, BBQ grill and fire pit. There is a self composting toilet on site. Camp carts available to bring gear out. Drinking water is available from the hose out by the high tunnel. It is about a quarter mile walk to the site. If this site is booked when you want to stay, check out our new sites Peachy Keen and Plum Perfect!