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Amazing Vaulted Space Surrounded By Decks In The Forest With A 120" Home Theatre

Amazing Vaulted Space Surrounded By Decks In The Forest With A 120" Home Theatre

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The Octagon front walkway
The vaulted mainroom
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Overview of Amazing Vaulted Space Surrounded By Decks In The Forest With A 120" Home Theatre

8.6 out of 10 Excellent
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

McGrath, MN
  • Popular LocationMille Lacs Lake23 min drive
  • Popular LocationFederal Correctional Institution, Sandstone50 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrand Casino Hinckley56 min drive
  • AirportBrainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Amazing Vaulted Space Surrounded By Decks In The Forest With A 120" Home Theatre

The Octagon is one of our most unique structures. The grand space can be fully experienced once you enter the large vaulted main room. There are four couches, plenty of pillows, other chairs, and several tables placed throughout. The furniture can be moved in any manner desired to fit your needs. Original artwork is spread throughout the main room. The vast majority of the books, cassettes, and CDs of various genres are found within this main space as well as a xylophone and some drums. Extra chairs to seat 100+ people and 22 6ft by 3ft folding tables are stored within a closet. There is a large, built in wood fireplace located on the east wall. The main room is ideal for large gatherings such as for yoga, spiritual drumming, classes, workshops, demonstrations, receptions, dining, entertainment, and more.
There is also a 120” projection screen located in this room for presentations, workshops, or the occasional movie night. An Epson Home Cinema 3500 3LCD projector and Blu-ray home theatre sound system is available for guest use. There are VGA, HDMI, and converter cables available to interface your laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.
The exterior of the Octagon is surrounded by a wraparound deck with south and north-facing seating areas which can be accessed from large, sliding, glass doors from the main room or from a side door off of the kitchen. These areas are perfect for grilling or setting up tables and chairs for outdoor dining.
Other features of the lower level of the Octagon are a small meditation/prayer room on the main floor next to the kitchen. More books can be found in this space. The kitchen has a two-burner cooktop, a full-size refrigerator/freezer, toaster oven, crock pot, coffee makers, microwave, and all of the necessary kitchen utensils and dinnerware to serve a larger group. The kitchen has a new Oster digital countertop oven with convection with the capacity to hold two 16" pizzas or a whole chicken. Also on the lower level are a handicap accessible bathroom and shower and one bedroom with a single bed. In this bedroom are more books, games, and puzzles.
When you reach the top of the stairs to the upper level, you look out over the main vaulted room. In the east octant of the second floor, set off with a privacy screen, is another small cache of books as well as a chair and computer table for reading or studying. There are 3 bedrooms on the upper level. The central bedroom has two single beds. The east and west bedrooms each has a single bed. Also on the upper level is a bathroom with a claw foot tub and skylight. The sitting area outside of the rooms includes a rocking chair and looks down over the main vaulted room. It is bathed in warm, bright, sunlight from the unique south-facing windows. You will find more books in this sitting area.
There is Wi-Fi throughout the space. A CD/cassette player and radio is also available along with the Blu-ray player which also plays CDs. The Octagon has air conditioning, multiple ceiling fans, and added floor fans. There is a larger charcoal grill available on the west deck. It can be moved wherever it is desired.

Property manager

Michael Bonnette
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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: 99
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mc Grath

Located in Mc Grath, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Snake River and Kettle River can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Moose Lake Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Mille Lacs Lake - 23 min drive
  • Banning State Park - 32 min drive
  • Moose Lake State Park - 38 min drive
  • Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone - 50 min drive
  • Grand Casino Hinckley - 56 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Vaulted Space Surrounded By Decks In The Forest With A 120" Home Theatre pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Amazing Vaulted Space Surrounded By Decks In The Forest With A 120" Home Theatre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Vaulted Space Surrounded By Decks In The Forest With A 120" Home Theatre?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Amazing Vaulted Space Surrounded By Decks In The Forest With A 120" Home Theatre located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Snake River and within 20 miles (32 km) of Kettle River and Mille Lacs Lake. Banning State Park and Rice Lake National Refuge are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice place & beautiful location & surroundings.
All in all was a good place. Only issue was the ad’s bedroom count. The ad indicated 6 br. but 2 of the bedrooms don’t exist. One was supposed to be a king bed, the other a queen. The king bed ended up being a trundle (sp?) bed in the living room. The queen bedroom was supposed to be an air mattress that wasn’t there. That being said, we all managed to sleep, just had to change the sleeping arrangements.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly W.

Beautiful property
We felt the seating was not comfortable in the main room, was hospital furniture
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Iwona J.

Nice and quite place
Nice place to stay and rest. The owner was very nice and flexible. We stayed in Octagon Cabin and we enjoyed watching 3D movies. My kids enjoyed petting horses and donkey and observe stars with telescope which was provided as well. You can take even milk bath there. There is ATV trail very close.

About the host

Hosted by Michael Bonnette

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I have spent the last 25 years of my life firmly entrenched in the research and development world with a vast majority of that time spent in the interventional medical industry. With my creativity and engineering degree, I have managed to receive 70 US and foreign patents with 50 submissions still pending. Many of these ideas have resulted in devices which have helped people in one form or another, and in 2013, I decided I wanted to help people in another way. I acquired this property which will help people escape and relax in the beauty of the Minnesota Woods!

The property has 120 acres of private lands which sits within 68 thousand acres of the Solana State Forest. The Soo Line Trail also travels right through my property. In 2013, the property was purchased by my family and has now become the Shire in the Woods. A special place, with the look and feel of a Tolkien inspired landscape, now located in "Middle Minnesota".

The Shire in the Woods was formerly solely a retreat center which was founded in 1989 by three Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet with a vision of creating a place where people can spend time quieting the mind and opening the heart and spirit. They recognized the need for individuals living in a modern, fast paced society to be able to retreat to a quiet, nurturing place, thus replenishing the soul and deepening their connection with self, nature, each other, and the universe. The Shire still has it's roots within that theme, and it has grown much more for everyone to enjoy!

Why they chose this property

Welcome to the Shire in the Woods, where the natural surroundings will nourish and rejuvenate your soul! Located 18 miles east of northern Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota, we are tucked away at the heart of the Solana State Forest and have the Soo Line South Trail running right alongside us. Relax with a good book in front of a fireplace or take a stroll in the beautiful woods. The Shire can serve you, your family and friends, facilitate special groups, workshops, and meetings, host a wedding, hold a family reunion, and more! No matter where you are at in your writing practice, the natural beauty and tranquility of the Shire is perfect for a writers retreat. The outdoors and especially the circle drive would be great for demonstrations with horses for example, or you can come and just be a hermit! Whatever your event or occasion, we will work with you to best serve your needs.

Our private, wooded retreat has seven, year round dwellings and more. There are four smaller cabins (The Woodlands, The Birches, The Meadows, and The Loft), The Cedar House, The Tree Lodge, and a gathering space, movie theatre, presentation media space, and library in The Octagon (unless privately reserved).

Other features of the Shire:
• Screened-in gazebo.
• Wood burning sauna.
• 5 miles of groomed trails.
• A rose garden.
• A labyrinth.
• Beaver, frog, and turtle pond.
• Tree swings and hammock.
• Outdoor fire pits and indoor fireplaces.
• Access to the Soo Line Trail.
• Access to many miles of trails in the Solana State Forest.
• And much more including our horses, a miniature donkey, and a miniature horse. As a guest, you can experience our animals antics and social systems, pet them, and with prior arrangements have guided interactions or feed them treats.

All of the places are arranged with there own unique setting such that you feel like you are the only one there!

What makes this property unique

There are many things to do in and around the Shire. Enjoy wooded solitude on the private trails or hike in the Solana State Forest, meditate while walking the Labyrinth, spend time around a campfire, read or relax in front of the cabin fireplace, and more!

The Shire in the Woods offers many winter and summer vacation activities for everyone to enjoy.
• Enjoy wooded solitude on the private trails.
• Hike in the Solana State Forest.
• Meditate while walking the Labyrinth.
• Spend time around a campfire.
• Read or relax in front of a fireplace.
• Play catch with Frisbees or partake in other games on one of our many groomed lawns.
• Star gaze or moon watch.
• Use the telescope in the gazebo.
• Interact with the horses.
• Cross country ski or snowshoe on our private or surrounding trails.
• Yoga in the Octagon.
• Rock/agate hunt or swim in the nearby spring fed Quarry Pool.
• Ride bikes in the woods or other trails.
• Horseback ride on the Soo Line trail or Solana State Forest Trails with your horses.
• Snowmobile or go ATVing on the Soo Line Trail or the Solana State Forest Trail.
• Spend time in the Pliny Wildlife Area or Ruffed Gross and Woodcock Habitat Area.
• Plan your next birding or photography adventure.
• Enjoy the sounds of nature as the many frogs, owls, wolves, and birds vocalize and sing their songs!

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