Title: Peace and quiet in the country Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Peace and quiet in the country Bed & breakfast in Staples ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73030000/73025000/73024973/c485d6f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73030000/73025000/73024973/ef8f5cb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73030000/73025000/73024973/4cd02cda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73030000/73025000/73024973/8f5196b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73030000/73025000/73024973/2ee021cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Peace and quiet in the country is a serene retreat by the river, offering all comforts of home like AC, full kitchen, and laundry facilities. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FStaples-Hotels-Peace-And-Quiet-In-The-Country.h73024973.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FStaples-Hotels-Peace-And-Quiet-In-The-Country.h73024973.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.2702,-94.86711&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:y_myGlv_bQ%3FU%3FW%3FU%40U%3FU%40W%40U%40W%40SBW%40U%40UBUBUBWBSBUDUBUDUDSBSDUDUFSDSFSDSFSFSFSFSFQFSHQHQFQHQHQHQHOHQHOJQHOJOHMLOHMJOJMLOJKJMJKLMJKLMLKJILKLILILILKLGNILGLGLGNGLGNELENELENENCLENANCNCLANCNAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBN%40LBNBN%40NDLDNBNDLDNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLHLHLHLHLJLHLHJJLLLJJLLJJLJJJNJLJNJLJNJLHNJNHPHNHPJNHPHPFPHPFPHPFRFPFRHRDRFRFRDRFRDRDTDTDRBTDTDRBTBTBRBVBTBTBT%40T%40V%40R%40V%40T%40V%40T%3FT%40T%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FTAT%3FTAVATATAVATATATCTCVCRCVCRCTCTERETCTERETETERGRERGRGRERIRGRGPGRIPGPIPGRINIPKPININIPKNINKLKNKNKLKLKNKLKJMLKJMLMJKJMHMHMLMFMHMHMHMHOFMFMFMFOFMDODMDODOBMDODO%40OBMBOBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMCOCOCOAMEOCOEMEOEMEOEMGOGMGMGMGOIMGMKMIMGMKMKKIMKMKKMMKKMKKKMMOKMKMIOMOIMKOIOKQIOIOIQIQIOISGQIQIQGSGQGSGSGSGSESGSESGSEUEUCSESEUCUEUCUCSCWCSCWAUAUCUAUAWAUAU%3FWAU%3FU%3FU%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jnxnCvzRpwo1bgmhXPHtKsh_66U=) Staples, MN #### What's nearby - Memorial Park - 22 min drive - 12.4 miles - Staples Community Center - 22 min drive - 12.5 miles - The Vintage at Staples - 32 min drive - 16.6 miles - Northern Pacific Depot Museum - 43 min drive - 27.2 miles - Bay Lake - 55 min drive - 35.4 miles #### Getting around - Staples Station - 18 min drive - St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 82 min drive ## About this property ### Peace and quiet in the country Bed & breakfast by the river At Peace and quiet in the country, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Breakfast (surcharge) and barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Peace and quiet in the country boast comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as dining tables and separate dining areas. Other amenities include: - 5 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers - Smart TVs with cable channels - Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65270000/65261100/65261069/dff7d0b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique Modern Farmhouse, Indoor Basketball Court, 80 Acres, Sleeps 16, Hot Tub Browerville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=65261069&PinnedHotelID=65261069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88210000/88207900/88207813/da68f812.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lavish Renovated Lake Home on Shamineau - HIGHLY RATED! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Peace and quiet in the country pet-friendly? > Yes, Peace and quiet in the country allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Peace and quiet in the country? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Peace and quiet in the country? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Peace and quiet in the country located? > Situated on a river, this bed & breakfast is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Memorial Park and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Staples Community Center. The Vintage at Staples and Lakewood Health System are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Peace and quiet in the country Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cherish O. 13 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great!! Quiet and relaxing. Very spacious for the 9 of us. ##### Cherish O. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gifford G. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful country setting with woods and open space. Lot's of space to walk around and enjoy the outdoors, including a fire pit and outdoor games like cornhole. Only 15 minutes from town to pick up supplies. Ten minutes to a lake with swimming, fishing, and a beach. Many other lakes easily accessible. The house was very spacious and allowed for many people of all ages to have separate spaces, with a good size living room and dining room for everyone together. The host was wonderfully accommodating of several special requests. ##### Gifford G. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad W. 20 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly what we needed The place was everything we needed it to be, and in a great location! ##### Brad W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janna H. 25 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious Cozy Cabin Feel We enjoyed our stay at the property. It is nice and quiet and stocked with everything you need. The propert owner, Steve, was very responsive to our questions. Rooms are large and plenty of gathering space. ##### Janna H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Christian C. 31 Jan 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Not really good as a pictures The basement was closed I couldn’t use all the areas that the pictures shows and water supply in bathroom really poor ##### Christian C. 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