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The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit

Family-friendly farm stay in Lake Elmo

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lake Elmo, MN
  • Place, Saint Croix Vineyards
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Maplewood Mall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Casino Arena
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lake Elmo

Located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Elmo's Pup Park, this farm stay is within a 10-minute drive of Saint Croix Vineyards. Guestrooms at this farm stay include kitchens, dining areas, and refrigerators.
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What's nearby

  • Saint Croix Vineyards - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Maplewood Mall - 9 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Grand Casino Arena - 21 min drive - 16.8 miles
  • Minnesota State Fairgrounds - 22 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - 23 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 20 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pinz - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cozzie's Tavern and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit

Welcome to Whippletree!

You'll stay in the main lower level of the original farmhouse with access to nature trails on this working farm.

The house has two bedrooms, full kitchen, full bathroom, living room and diningroom. Being built in 1900, it's got some rough edges here and there, though it is clean and comfortable.

You'll have access to the best of both worlds: natural beauty of woods and meadows, and quick access to St. Paul (20 minutes), Stillwater (10 minutes) and all the attractions that the Twin Cities have to offer.

The farm often has some level of activity going on, you will see other people and the upper unit of the house is also rented, but the lower unit apartment is a private space just for you.

This is our sixth-generation family farm, and while it's more of a hobby farm now, it has been in continuous agricultural production since 1869! We consider this our sanctuary and enjoy sharing it with others looking for a place of retreat to connect with the natural world.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and a dining area.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Rules

This is a working farm that is a shared outdoor space. As such, the property has posted expectations. Our house guide lists the dwelling expectations.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this farm stay?

This farm stay is located in Lake Elmo, close to Maplewood Mall, White Bear Yacht Club, and Woodbury Lakes. Saint Croix Vineyards is also within a driving distance of 4.6 mi.

Is parking available on site at The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit?

Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Is this farm stay adjacent to a casino?

No, this farm stay is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this farm stay?

No, there is no indoor pool at this farm stay.

Is The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this farm stay will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Does The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit have a hot tub?

No, this farm stay doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this farm stay include breakfast service?

No, this farm stay doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this farm stay allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this farm stay.

Does The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit have connecting rooms?

No, this farm stay doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this farm stay?

The closest major airport to this farm stay is St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown), which is 17.1 mi away (22 minutes by car). Another top airport is Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP), which is located 28.7 mi away (37-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit.

Reviews

The Fox Den Comfy Lower Unit Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderfully quiet and a great place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great! I was very surprised at the size when we arrived. Plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeni S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Honest, thorough, and good review

We very much enjoyed our stay on this property. The housing was adequate; great home and very clean. Nicely stocked but it was quite warm (80-83 degrees) in the house for my family (we normally keep our thermostat between 68-71). The window air unit was essential but there was no way to cool the back bedroom. The house is well stocked and taken care of. We enjoyed a walk around the property and meeting the goat, the cat, and seeing a number of deer, birds, berries, and fun wildlife. The owner was very responsive and even dropped by the property at my request. We also left my daughter's swim stuff behind and he kindly has agreed to ship it to us. We even took suggestions from his book for coffee and food and gave those locations high ratings as well. Would recommend to a friend, but also maybe bring a fan in the summer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect country stay in convenient part of city

If i could give 6 stars i would. What a magical stay. Quiet, peaceful, fireflies at night, occasional thunderstorms, responsive hosts, clean place, wildlife, and farm animals. It's a little dated, and there is only air in the master, but the house stays relatively cool and there was a decent breeze that kept us comfortable despite hot summer humid temps. All of us agreed, this place was a better choice than the hotels or local VRBOs around with air conditioning. There's a nice walk path around the property, and there are plenty of animals and wildlife. We saw deer in the yard each day and even emus or lamas? (Not sure what they were)We will stay again if it's still available for rent when we come back to MN, I couldn't recommend this place more than i do. And i mentioned only having air conditioning in the master, with the ceiling fans and the breeze throughout the house, even though it was quite warm during our stay, we didn't even turn on the window air conditioning unit... it was just fine without it. We are pretty sensitive to hot nights and the house cools down so well at night it was never a problem. Lastly, the host, Peter, was extremely responsive to any questions we had during our stay. What a treasure, I'm glad we found it. I almost wonder if I'll regret such a raving review in case it hinders our chances of booking it again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect for our stay, visiting friends near Stillwater, Lake Elmo and Mahtomedi. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen F., Baraboo

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway with family!

Such a cute farmhouse. Very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful stay

We loved our stay in the Fox Den. It was nice and peaceful to come back to after a busy day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and comfy

My two college age children and I had the best time on the farm! We loved the apartment! It was perfect for relaxing! Great location for visiting with family in Stillwater.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls get away

Beautiful peaceful setting, girl friends spent talking and praying hiking cooking and eating! Spent a day in Stillwater rode the trolley and finished our trip with brunch at the Lake Elmo Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

So peaceful

Nothing beats a quiet farm. Outside the big city. We live on a farm in Texas and that is what we are happy with. So when this listing popped up I jumped on it. The house is so unique. The goats are so lovable. Peter was super nice and explained everything about the farm. We will be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming farm house

We enjoyed the quiet country atmosphere. The house was comfortable and well equipped for our stay. Loved being among the chickens and goats. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and tranquility just outside the busy city

Very nice place to get away from the traffic, noise, etc of the twin cities, but close enough to provide access to all of the amenities. Clean, safe and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Somerset Adventure

Very clean and quiet. We to Somerset ti see Hootie and the Blowfish. 20 minure drive. Would recommend to everyone..we will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

This property is very peaceful and was convenient to our family. There is no overall air conditioning so we were lucky it wasn’t too hot. The host was very attentive and quickly provided a bath mat for the shower floor. All good! You will enjoy your stay if you book her
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lane t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

We enjoyed our stay here. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the well maintained trails. It was peaceful and quiet. Our only issue was that there was only 1 window AC unit in the master bedroom. It was cool in the evenings, so it was tolerable, but I do believe it would be an issue if it was any warmer outside. Mr. Peter was a wonderful host and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bucky B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Elmo

Very nice VRBO in Lake Elmo. What a quiet retreat in the middle of the metropolis. Would highly recommend this cottage for anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula K., Homer, AK, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful charming oasis

We thrived at Whippletree’s Cozy Farmhouse. Nature and quiet surrounded us. We saw deer (two fawns!), ground hogs, sand hill cranes, turkeys, heard coyotes at night, and visited the goats and chickens. The beds were incredibly comfortable. Well appointed, the home had lovely cozy blankets for curling up in front of a movie. Our daughter was excited by the PlayStation, though we were too busy to use it. After our days engagements in St. Paul and Northern MN, we relished coming home to the peace and quiet of the farmhouse. The onsite trails are an absolute gem!! Well maintained, they were a pleasure to hike. Our family plans to make this our home in MN whenever we visit family. The host is exceptional, the home is lovely, and farm is wonderful. We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula K., Homer, AK, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Rural Gem!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on this lovely farm. Fabulous hosts- excellent communication and thoughtfulness. Comfortable beds and furniture. Well stocked kitchen with all the essentials. Peter went the extra mile to make our stay exceptional. We are already booked to stay here again. Grateful for this super cozy and convenient spot near St. Paul.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect girlfriends gathering spot

Beautiful property with a fantastic house. They thought of every amenity and more. Great beds, high end paper products, wonderful kitchen with ice for drinks, cream and sugar for coffee and a fancy hot water pot- nice soaps and toiletries too. Happy they provided extra charging cords and a Sonos system. We enjoyed the cozy living space, soft blankets and the gorgeous property for a morning hike. Definitely worth more than we paid - hope to stay again sometime.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023