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Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.

Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Overview of Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Hastings, MN
  • Popular LocationAfton Alps Ski Area2 min walk
  • Popular LocationAfton State Park5 min walk
  • Popular LocationKinnickinnic State Park7 min drive
  • AirportMinneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)47 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8
2000 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    2 single beds
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Common area
    1 sofa bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath

About this property

Entire place

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

Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.

Comfortable home is walking distance to Afton Alps Ski Area and Afton State Park. It is the perfect place to gather with friends and family, while enjoying the great outdoors. Large kitchen with new appliances and tons of cabinet space. Cozy up at either gas fireplace located in spacious family and living room areas. Even a separate den/bedroom that can be used for a quiet hangout or kids space.

Close to Afton, Stillwater, Hastings, and Hudson, WI, all riverfront downtowns with great shopping and dining. 30 minutes to the Twin Cities!

Great place for downhill skiing, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, and snow shoeing. All located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley.

Beautiful all 4 seasons of the year. Plenty of parking onsite if you trailer a boat. Public boat launch within 5 miles. The Fall is apple orchard time in Denmark Township, 4 fantastic orchards within 7 miles. Some of the best fall colors anywhere. Walk to Afton State Park or just a few miles to Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park and the Carpenter Nature Center.

Access to a two car attached garage. House has Ring cameras outside only for security on front and side entrance.

Property manager

Amy Reents

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
  • 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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Only non-shedding/hypo-allergenic breeds allowed.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

House Hastings
House Private vacation home
House Private vacation home Hastings

About the area

Hastings

Located in Hastings, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Knoke's Chocolates and Extreme Sandbox are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Woodbury Lakes and Tamarack Village. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Afton Alps Ski Area - 2 min walk
  • Afton State Park - 5 min walk
  • Kinnickinnic State Park - 7 min drive
  • Xcel Energy Center - 28 min drive
  • University of Wisconsin River Falls - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 26 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Carbone's Pizzeria - 9 min drive
  • Beach Bar - 11 min drive
  • Selma's Ice Cream Parlor - 9 min drive
  • The Lumberyard Pub - 9 min drive
  • The Afton House Inn - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park. located?

Located on a river, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Hastings is within a 5-minute walk of Afton Alps Ski Area and Afton Alps Golf Course, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Afton State Park and Saint Croix River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B., Farmington, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The property was just as listed. Lots of space, comfortable beds, great location for the St. Croix Valley and host was responsive with questions. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A., Madison

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, Clean, and Plenty of Room.
The title of this review pretty much summarizes our stay. Comfortable, clean, and plenty of room. Our host, Amy, provided us with all the accommodations necessary for a wonderful visit to the area. We are deeply grateful for finding this amazing VRBO location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved staying here
We were so impressed with this house. So much room to spread out. Comfy spaces and beds. And so many extra special touches that made our stay here memorable. Prime location for skiing, as it’s walking distance right across the road and parking lot. Highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ski week
This is a great property. Excellent location across the street from Afton Alps ski area. Very nice house with a lot of room and a great kitchen. The host does some really nice extras that you don’t see everywhere. There was a bottle of wine and some great chocolate set up for us when we walked in. Other nice features are the nice kitchen that has everything you need ( coffee is even supplied). You have the use of the laundry if you have an extended stay, and you can use the garage too. We had a great week of skiing in spite of the warm weather. We enjoyed the deck a couple of afternoons. There is a state park about a half mile away. Looks like they have some good trails for biking or hiking. We liked it so much we booked again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofiya P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Dream Come True
It's a glorious place for large family gatherings. My family, and I stayed for New Years Eve. It was such a spacious well decorated home. They even decorated the home with Christmas trees in both living rooms, there were garland on the fire place and even twinkle lights in one of the bedrooms. You could really see the effort that was put in to make it feel like a cozy place that oozed the holiday spirit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place if you wish to ski
The location is excellent right by the slopes-Everything we needed was there, close to the city for a short drive- It was exactly what we needed. Enjoyable for anyone wishing to ski-
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and perfect location
This is a great place to stay during ski season: Afton Alps is just 5 minutes away and if you have your own skis and get a lift ticket, you can walk across the road and ski down. The house was very well-decorated for the holidays and our family enjoyed the cozy feel of all the Christmas lights and the two gas fireplaces. There was a lifetime supply of cocoa and coffee K-cups, which we made frequent use of. There is a big yard around the house and Afton State Park is a 2-minute drive away and offers plenty of great views of the river and good dog-walking space.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D., Salt Lake City, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home and close to nature
I travel to Woodbury often to visit with family and greatly appreciate the availability of this lovely home. It is close to many parks and walking trails. I plan on visiting again soon with my husband.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Property
We traveled to this vicinity in hopes of a fall leaf color experience, and to re visit some of the wonderful communities along the Mississippi and St Croix rivers. The trees were not very colorful, but we had a great time visiting the shops and people along the rivers. The home in Afton was a convenient central location. The property was secluded and very private, and even gave us some wildlife viewing opportunities. We enjoyed the amenities of the house, and were especially impressed with the cleanliness of the house. 5 Stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Midwest trip
2nd time staying here at the Afton house.Its spacious and Amy has everything set up nicely. Short drive to nice golf courses and great hiking at Afton St Park.Stop at Selma's for ice cream - the best. Highly recommend the Afton house. Dave/Karen R
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023