Title: Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=32735675&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. ## Photo gallery for Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. ![Unclassified image, 1 of 23, button - Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. (Holdingford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32740000/32735700/32735675/d14293ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. (Holdingford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32740000/32735700/32735675/0beec18c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. (Holdingford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32740000/32735700/32735675/cdea495e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. (Holdingford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32740000/32735700/32735675/w1588h1068x8y0-f5bb6bbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. (Holdingford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32740000/32735700/32735675/cf0bf447.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. Come and surround yourself with the magic of the wizards! We are excited to add our new Wizard's Treehouse Room! Perched around a tree and next to a zip line, it offers privacy and fun, with a slide delivering you to the ground. Property also features a hot tub opened year-round, and 3 acres of fenced land. We're just three miles from Cedar Lake Memorial Campground featuring boating, fishing and a magnificent descending sand lake shore. 27 mile-long Soo Line Trail offers hiking, biking, and snowmobiling. Free Wi-Fi. Full bathroom with shower. The Wizard's Cabin is on the edge of a rural town of 450 with a park, bar/restaurant. Upsala is the town where "Things are always looking up!" Diversity is most welcome. More information The cottage itself is timber-framed. Its timbers were locally harvested and it is artfully crafted and decorated, with a soaring loft area accessed by ladder, and cozy living space with fireplace. There is a very large 20' X 30' deck with chairs in the front of the cottage, a smaller, more private deck outside the back patio door, and a covered porch. It also now boasts a 14 X 14 tree room with lots of light and magic, and a small deck that surrounds a gnarled old tree, much like the Ents. Visit our Mordor corner, featuring the great eye of Sauron, fun signs and warnings, and a surprise when you open the Mor Door. Guest access The cottage will be unlocked for you prior to your arrival. Parking is available on the street or right on the property. The three acres is yours to roam, as are wooded areas surrounding the property. Paved roads and very low traffic make for good bicycling and we have bike and walking trails nearby. A fountain and 16' waterfall is a water feature in our yard, creating pleasant "white" noise. We also offer a full size refrigerator, a gas oven with four burners, a microwave, a kitchen sink, and a flush toilet. Interaction with guests We are retired and we do live in a separate house on the property so we're usually around to make sure you have everything you need/want. My goal is to provide the privacy that you've likely come here to find. Other things to note We are 8 miles from bike/hiking trail access near Bowlus, MN, so you have a choice of whether you want to start your excursion from here or drive there. We also lived on a paved street with extremely light traffic. Good for biking, walking, running, dog walking. Hunters and fishing folk are welcome during those seasons. For local hunting/fishing opportunities, please look up Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). We are in the corner of Morrison, Stearns and Todd Counties, and we recommend starting your searches there. We welcome families, singles, couples, and pets. We have 2 dogs, 2 sister cats, and a waterfall feature on the property. We are 1.5 - 2 hours from the Twin Cities, so consider us for get away accommodations. We are far from the "madding" crowds, light and air pollution. See the stars again. And watch for the magic. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Outside only ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17160000/17153200/17153173/89e24ae4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Casino Mille Lacs Onamia - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 1,371 reviews CA $109 CA $121 total includes taxes & fees Mar 8 - 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Plz clean up after them. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: with adult supervision ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Outside only ## 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 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Timber-frame Cottage Heart Rural Minnesota House Holdingford Timber-frame Cottage Heart Rural Minnesota House Timber-frame Cottage Heart Rural Minnesota Holdingford Timber-frame Cottage Heart Rural Minnesota Timber-frame Cottage Heart Rural Minnesota House Holdingford Timber-frame Cottage Heart Rural Minnesota Holdingford Timber-frame Cottage Heart Rural Minnesota House Holdingford Timber-frame Cottage Heart Rural Minnesota House Timber-frame Cottage Heart Rural Minnesota Timber frame Cottage in Heart of Rural Minnesota Timber frame Cottage in Heart of Rural Minnesota Timber-frame Cottage in Heart of Rural Minnesota Holdingford Timber-frame Cottage in Heart of Rural Minnesota Upsala Timber-frame Cottage Heart Rural Minnesota House Timber-frame Cottage Heart Rural Minnesota Timber-frame Cottage in Heart of Rural Minnesota Upsala Timber frame Cottage in Heart of Rural Minnesota ## About the area Located in Burtrum, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. Eagle Mountain and Albany Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hemker Park & Zoo and Pine Grove Zoo. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Burtrum travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Burtrum.dx3000443022) [View more Vacation homes in Burtrum](https://www.expedia.ca/Burtrum-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000443022-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.79884%2C-94.57252&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gxt3EjwhuawYScZgfSYnLMsufaE=) Holdingford, MN ### What's nearby - ![One of my favorite places in MN. Beautiful lake, lovely people.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532651986/a0f2ee6d-a061-4183-90e9-3541f8fe6739.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Big Birch Lake 26 min drive \- 22.1 km - Goose Lake 17 min drive \- 14.3 km - Eagle Mountain 19 min drive \- 12.9 km - Little Birch Lake 28 min drive \- 24.0 km - Lake Sylvia Wayside 34 min drive \- 27.8 km ### Getting around - St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) 60 min drive ### Restaurants - Elmdale Liquor 11 min drive - Bullfrogs Bar & Grill 19 min walk - Shady’s Golden Eagle 17 min drive - Cynthia’s Kitchen & Cocktails 14 min walk - Shipwrex 17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. ? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. ? ### What time is check-out at Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. ? ### Where is Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wizard's LOTR Cabin: New Treehouse Addition! Pet-friendly. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 99 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 3 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vida M. Nov 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The place was beautiful and the hosts were sweet and welcoming. ##### Vida M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephani B. Nov 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cottage had the best vibe, so cozy and inviting. The hot tub was great and the night sky was amazing. We had fun messing around on the zip line as well. Would stay again. ##### Stephani B. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul L. Oct 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Pets had fenced in area and lots of outdoor space to sit and chill ##### Paul L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonny G. Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Very welcoming! Great place to relax for a weekend get away from home! ##### Jonny G. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin W. Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway I had a great relaxing weekend. This place/property was amazing, as were the hosts! ##### Kristin W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charisma R. Mar 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a lovely experience! This little cabin was so cute and we absolutely loved our stay. They were great hosts and the peace and quiet was a much needed break from the city. ##### Charisma R. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad C. Feb 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great getaway The property is beautiful, the cabin is cozy, and the hosts are friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful getaway, in spite of some truly frigid MN temps. We even had a relaxing time in the hot tub in sub-zero temps. Thanks again for a wonderful stay! ##### Chad C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen P. Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Magical Cabin The cabin and grounds are so imaginative and charming. We loved being able to enjoy both the indoor and outdoor spaces. The kitchen was well equipped too. ##### Stephen P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darla L. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time We had a fast getaway for a few days and had a fun time with family. We enjoyed the Cabin and outdoors. We went siteseeing in the area and golfing. ##### Darla L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl D. May 26, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short trip We enjoyed the quiet cozy feel of the property and cottage. We also enjoyed the walkable area and that we could bring our dog without having to jump through any hoops. ##### Cheryl D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molokai Mountain Rabbits Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A peaceful retreat This fun Lord of the Rings spot is full of hand painted butterflies and themed art. It's located in a small quiet town on a beautifully kept property. We enjoyed our quiet evening reading on the upstairs deck. Very clean and organized, we enjoyed our stay! ##### Molokai Mountain Rabbits Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth V. Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful The location was isolated and peaceful. The hosts were available and excellent. The cottage just a delight , all you could need available. ##### Elizabeth V. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle H. Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Teen birthday night Very relaxing and quiet. Liked looking at the art. The lot was great for the teen girls to hang out into all hours of the night. We also enjoyed the hot tub. ##### Michelle H. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean H. Sep 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house! Great property that you can easily tell that the hosts put their heart, soul and imagination into! Stayed with my two adult sons for a nearby wedding and plenty of room and everything we could need! Thank you Jill and Joan for letting us stay at your property! Would recommend this house highly! Sean ##### Sean H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie D. Jan 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### JJD Birthday celebration with the girls!!!! Loved the hot tub and that it was pet friendly!! Great experience and would definitely book again!! ##### Jackie D. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris T. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect get away from life trip! We had a blast! Jill and Joan are so creative and warm! The moment we pulled into the property it was as if we entered another world. The cabin we stayed in had so much character and was so peaceful and comfortable. There were so many lakes within a short drive so we had plenty to do and relaxed at night. We really had a great time. We will probably be going back! ##### Chris T. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy C. Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical! I had a wonderful stay at Jill and Joan’s. I especially loved that the patio is enclosed by a fence and my little dog was able to freely roam about without any worry of getting away from me. The cabin is charming and cozy and has everything needed for a relaxing time. My only regret is that I couldn’t say longer! ##### Wendy C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mallory S. Aug 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Camp Pick Up Jill and Joan are great! Cute little small town with a bar, all they need is a coffee shop 💕 we felt very welcomed and everything we needed was there, even wood for a bonfire! Thanks for having us! ##### Mallory S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eileen W. Jul 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sister trip We were intrigued by the LOTR theme. There were so many features to absorb that we were still noticing them by the end of our stay. We appreciated the complimentary fresh eggs and soft drinks, very nice. We had fun with the zip lines, the slide, and enjoyed the hot tub. This is a unique property that met our needs for a relaxing, quiet, private time. ##### Eileen W. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get away from the cities for a few days. The cottage itself was adorable (almost as adorable as Jill and Joan's dogs!) and the experience was just stellar. There's not much privacy from the people you bring with you but that was no problem for us! Overall a great experience and one of like to have again :)) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Out of Town Staycation We were looking to bring our anxiety-ridden, reactive and bitey dog with us for a test run road trip. This cottage was perfect to get out of town a couple hours away and give that a try! We are also massive nerds, so the decor was spot on for us. Hosts were great and helped out with the one issue we had in the kitchen. Overall fantastic and wonderfully quiet. We essentially road tripped to do a staycation and it was exactly what we needed! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee F. Dec 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great LOTR adventure We were looking for a getaway and this was perfect for us and our two dogs! We’re huge LOTR fans so it was such a great scavenger hunt. The owners’ house and one other rental is on the same property, but they’re spaced far enough for plenty of privacy. The cottage itself doesn’t have a ton of privacy from those you travelled with, but it would still be great for a small family. The treehouse room is accessible from either outside or up the ladder and through the loft area. And Jill and Joan were so kind and very quick to respond whenever we had questions. We could not recommend this place enough! ##### Renee F. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard l. Apr 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wizzards treehouse cottage My wife and I stayed in the new treehouse room that Jill and Joan added to their Wizard's Cottage. The treehouse room is full of windows and beautiful lights. The moon through the night really impressed us with the beautiful stained glass views. With three decks and room to spread out, we enjoyed the Lord of the Rings theme and creative decor. Great hosts made us feel at home and definitely have a nice price for everything offered. We're hoping to bring friends, family, especially grandchildren, to return soon for a longer stay. ##### richard l. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephenie V. Jan 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mom's perfect getaway weekend! What a quiet little place for us moms to sneak away from our families for a weekend. The place was tucked into the property, away from the road and even further from town. The place was well furnished and a perfect place to stay in and cozy up, since there is not much to do around the location. Bring all the things you need to cook and make sure your pizza isn't too big for the small oven! You can tell that they put time, energy, and love into the property with all the small intricate details. It was such a perfect weekend to relax, do face masks, do crafts with your friend and enjoy the hot tub that's on site! We decided that this would not be the place for our small children as the ladder going up to the loft is quite steep and the place is small so it is not conducive to kids under 10, in our opinion. Maybe in the spring summer and fall when you can get outdoors and enjoy the zip line, kids would like the property more. But in the winter months when it's too cold to get outside, we could see our kids getting stir crazy! We would definitely be back again for another adult getaway! And the owners are so sweet!! ##### Stephenie V. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trisha S. Oct 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had a great time! A few friends stayed at the LOTR Cottage as a fall get away. It was so cute and so cozy. There is a hot tub availabe for use, 2 different zip lines, a fire pit with firewood available for purchase. The host Jill and Joan were so sweet, very nice and communication was excellent. It is located near a small town of Upsala were the local bar was so welcoming. Gave us great hospitality and the food was great. There is a grocery store very close by as well in case you needed to pick up anything. We brought. Projector and had a scary movie playing by the fire - it was perfect. The one and only thing I have to say is we werent aware there was another rental on the property. Which absolutely wasnt a problem for us. We just werent sure if sharing the hot tub would have been an issue. Which for us it wasnt. That being said, we would stay here again! Jill and Joan were fabulous. ##### Trisha S. 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