Have fun playing Ping-pong, or take a stroll along the short hiking trails on the property (that can also be used from snowshoeing in the winter). Watch the deer and wildlife out your window as you relax, wrapped in a unique and warm interior of 100% hardwood walls and ceilings.

Center City:

Eichtens Market & Cafe

16440 Lake Blvd, Center City, MN 55012

Al’s Center Saloon

325 Summit Ave, Center City, MN 55012

Swedish Village Restaurant

280 Andrews Ave, Center City, MN 55012

Swenson’s Lakehouse

300 Andrews Ave, Center City, MN 651-257-4393

St. Croix Falls, WI:

The Vegetarian

109 S Washington St, St Croix Falls, WI 54024

The Dalles House

720 WI-35, St Croix Falls, WI 54024

Loggers Bar and Grill

2071 Glacier Dr, St Croix Falls, WI 54024

Our Place Cafe

2186 US-8, St Croix Falls, WI 54024

Dalles Bakery & Coffee House

113 S Washington St, St Croix Falls, WI 54024

Lindstrom:

Meredee’s Bistro

12565 Lake Blvd., Lindstrom, MN 55045

Gallery Bar & Grill

12957 292nd Street, Lindstrom, MN 55045

Northwoods Roasterie

12710 N 1st Avenue North, Lindstrom, MN 55045

Swedish Inn

12678 Lake Blvd Lindstrom, MN 55045

China Panda

30517 Broadway Street, Lindstrom, MN 55045

Pizza Man

13145 St Croix Ave, Lindstrom, MN 55045

Arby’s

12400 Lake Blvd, Lindstrom, MN 55045

DQ

13105 Lake Blvd, Lindstrom, MN 55045

Domino’s

12925 Lake Blvd, Lindstrom, MN 55045

Lindstrom Bakery

12830 Lake Blvd, Lindstrom, MN 55045

Chisago City:

Chiko’s Mexican Restaurant

11506 Brink Avenue, Chisago City, MN 55013

The Northern Lake Tavern & Grill

10470 South Avenue, Chisago, MN 55013

Wagon Wheel Cafe & Pizza

29331 Main Street, Chisago City, MN 55013

McDonalds & Subway

Taylors Falls:

The Drive In

572 Bench St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Tangled up in blue

425 Bench St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Chisago house

361 Bench St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Romaynes Sports Bar & Grill

391 Bench St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Schoony’s Malt Shop & Pizza

384 Bench St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Coffee talk

479 Bench St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Rocky River Bakery

360 Bench St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Gateway to a variety of recreational options in the historic Chisago Lakes, Taylors Falls, and the St Croix River valley.  Wild River State park and the MN and WI Interstate parks are 15 minutes away where you can go rock climbing or hike along easily accessible trails.  See the glacial potholes or take-in beautiful scenic vistas overlooking the Dalles on the St. Croix River.  Kayaking and canoeing on the St. Croix River are also popular.

Other recreational opportunities in the area include: River boat tours down the St. Croix River, the Wild Mountain and Trollhaugen ski areas, Wild River snowmobile trails, Wild Mountain water and alpine slides and go-karts, the Franconia sculpture park, and numerous antique and pottery shops.

You might also want to visit four outstanding local wineries, which are within a 30-minute drive (or less) from the house.

Wineries:

Dancing Dragonfly Winery

(also serve wood-fired pizza & panini’s)

2013 120th Ave, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

WineHaven Winery & Vineyard

10020 Deer Garden Lane, Chisago City, MN 55013

Wild Mountain Winery

16906 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Chateau St Croix Winery and Vineyard

1998 WI-87, St Croix Falls, WI 54024

James Perry Vineyards

4790 480th St, Rush City, Minnesota

North Folk Winery

 43150 Blackhawk Rd, Harris, MN 55032

The Three Rivers Wine Trail

 6428 Manning Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082

Things to do:

Trollhaugen Recreation Resort

Ski, Board,  Tube & Cross-country Ski // Challenge Course & Zip Line Park

2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI 54009
715-755-2955

Wild River Snowmobile Trails

Chisago City, MN 55013

Wild Mountain Recreation

Ski Area & Snow Tubing // Water Park & Alpine Slides

37200 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak Rental

408 Milltown Rd, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours 

155 South St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Interstate State Park (WI)

WI-35, St Croix Falls, WI 54024

Wild River State Park in Almelund

Interstate State park (MN) in Taylors falls

Milltown Rd, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Running Aces Harness Park

15201 Zurich St, Columbus, MN 55025

Places to go:

Upper St Croix wine trail

Pleasant Valley Orchard

17325 Pleasant Valley Rd, Shafer, MN 55074

Festival Theatre

210 N Washington St, St Croix Falls, WI 54024

Folsom House Museum

272 W Government St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Gammelgarden Museum

20880 Olinda Trail N, Scandia, MN 55073

Glenna Farms

1333 120th St, Amery, WI 54001

Franconia Sculpture Park

29836 St Croix Trail, Shafer, MN 55074

Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Educational Park

2131 US-8, St Croix Falls, WI 54024

Minnesota Transportation Museum
114 Depot Rd, Osceola, WI 54020