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Effie Oasis: Enjoy a peaceful 2-bedroom home on 40 acres.

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, travel cot
Fireplace, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Effie, MN
  • Popular LocationScenic State Park32 min drive
  • Popular LocationTurtle Lake33 min drive
  • Popular LocationMcCarthy Beach State Park59 min drive
  • AirportGrand Rapids, MN (GPZ-Itasca County)73 min drive

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20/10 Excellent

It was great to spend some time with friends at Bob’s cabin. The trails are beautiful, the property is well kept, and th...
Skip J.
Aug 19, 2023

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Effie Oasis: Enjoy a peaceful 2-bedroom home on 40 acres.

Welcome to our freshly remodeled cabin nestled into 40 beautiful acres of Aspen, Balsam, and Spruce forest. Unplug from technology and enjoy wandering our 2 miles of trails, curl up with a book on the oversized furniture, or play a game with the family at the kitchen table. Cap off the evening with a bonfire and some steaks on the grill! Remodeled in 2021!

Other things to note:
- Large driveway, plenty of room to park an RV, Boat, ATV UTV or Snowmobile Trailer.
- State snowmobile trails are only a couple miles away.
-Well behaved dogs are welcome in home, but not on furniture or beds. There is a $50 pet fee. Please be sure to include the pet in your booking.
-Enjoy access to entire home and trails throughout the property, except for a handful of cupboards we have locked. (Garage not available.)
-Weber charcoal grill available. Please bring your own charcoal and lighter fluid.
-The home is not air conditioned, however it stays relatively cool, and there are ceiling fans throughout the home.
- There is no wifi service at the property.
-Screen porch to slip away from the bugs when they come out.
-Large private yard for a game of catch!

Property manager

Bob & Kali Barlau

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: not on furniture or beds. There is a $50 pet fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

About the area

Effie

Located in Effie, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Scenic State Park and Turtle Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Scenic State Park - 32 min drive
  • Turtle Lake - 33 min drive
  • Marcell Family Center - 40 min drive
  • McCarthy Beach State Park - 59 min drive
  • Gunn Lake - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Effie Cafe - 10 min drive
  • Neighborhood Tavern - 10 min drive
  • Effie Cafe - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Effie Oasis: Enjoy a peaceful 2-bedroom home on 40 acres. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Effie Oasis: Enjoy a peaceful 2-bedroom home on 40 acres.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Effie Oasis: Enjoy a peaceful 2-bedroom home on 40 acres.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Effie Oasis: Enjoy a peaceful 2-bedroom home on 40 acres. located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 25 mi (40 km) of Scenic State Park, Turtle Lake and Burns Lake. Newburg Bay and Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin S., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest and Relaxation
The Effie Oasis is an incredible retreat space. The house was clean and stocked and the land, filled with named walking trails, gave space to explore and be in nature!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
House in the Woods
Nice private modern house with a wooded setting. Saw several deer, grouse and rabbits. Grouse were drumming. We enjoyed our 5 day stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skip J., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Country Cabin
It was great to spend some time with friends at Bob’s cabin. The trails are beautiful, the property is well kept, and the cabin is cute and well equipped! Lawn games, fire pit, perfectly clean,comfortable beds, etc. It’s a great place, and Bob is a terrific host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marella S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and property
Very beautiful home and property that provides a true get away from it all. The property manager was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to get away
Beautiful property and beautiful home. Everything inside was very nice-furniture, appliances, kitchen utensils, dishware, bedding and towels. I really appreciated the hiking guide with the map-nice touch. And we loved the fire pit as well. I thought it was odd that Jehovah’s Witnesses showed up on the doorstep our first morning there since we were a few miles outside of Effie, and even further away from where I saw their church in Big Fork. Other than that weird encounter, my friend and I were extremely satisfied with the accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Effie Stay
The property was very cute and comfortable! The kids enjoyed having the swings and the screened in porch was great for sitting with a book and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023