Title: Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions and Large Group Events! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions and Large Group Events! Lakefront vacation home with a sauna and a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions and Large Group Events! ![Property grounds - Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions and Large Group Events! (McGrath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35390000/35381000/35380958/bce8b5c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions and Large Group Events! (McGrath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35390000/35381000/35380958/1b8e7f2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions and Large Group Events! (McGrath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35390000/35381000/35380958/9a7090b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![9 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions and Large Group Events! (McGrath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35390000/35381000/35380958/4782231a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis - Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions and Large Group Events! (McGrath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35390000/35381000/35380958/1a9e34ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the tranquility of Solana State Forest with Tree Lodge and Cedar House. Enjoy hiking on private trails, roasting marshmallows at the outdoor fire pits, or simply relaxing by the indoor fireplace. With plenty of space for yard games and relaxation, these two properties offer a serene retreat in nature. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 9 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 194000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Parking available ## 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. ### Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions and Large Group Events! The two properties together sleep 23 people! They are a short walk from one another situated in the beautiful Solana State Forest on the Soo Line Trail. There are many miles of private trails to explore as well as many more in the State Forest. There are outdoor fire pits and charcoal grills available at both sites. During colder days, enjoy the warmth of the indoor fireplaces. The two properties are known as the Tree Lodge and the Cedar House. The Tree Lodge is directly in the forest, and the Cedar House is on the edge of the forest with acres of well kept yard bordering the west side for yard games and pure relaxation. Also nearby on the property are horses including a miniature horse and a miniature donkey. The owners allow guests to pet them, and they are always a huge hit with children! Description of the Cedar House: It is built into a hill with the east and north sides facing into the forest and the other sides facing into an open southerly view. The main floor is vaulted and has a large, open kitchen with full size gas stove with oven, full refrigerator/freezer, coffee pot, crock pot, toaster oven, coffee grinder, and all the necessary utensils, pots and pans, and dinnerware to serve 15 or more. There is a large wooden dining table in the dining area off of the kitchen which seats 8\. A small table in the kitchen seats 2 to 4\. There are also three 6 foot folding tables and another 18 folding chairs to expand the dining area into the living room if you want, or you can take your meals outside during a beautiful Shire day or night. The north facing deck is accessible through the kitchen which allows convenient access to the grill. There are views out into the woods and Shire lawns. The vaulted living room has a queen size futon couch located in front of the full, built-in fireplace so you can relax or sleep in perfect comfort. A rocking chair and a coffee table are also located in the living room. A south facing deck is accessible through a door behind the futon. Also off of the living room, a stairs leads up to the lofted sleeping area. This large space has six single beds and another rocking chair. It overlooks the living room and kitchen. The space is partially lit by a skyway window. There is an air conditioner on this level for summertime use, and the east window faces out into the forest for a beautiful, elevated view. As you venture further back into the house, you will encounter a full bathroom with a shower and a Jacuzzi tub and then 3 bedrooms. The first bedroom has a full size bed, and it has access to the wraparound east/north deck through a sliding glass door. This part of the deck faces out into the forest. The center bedroom also has a full size bed. The last bedroom has two single beds and a lofted bed. It also has a sliding glass door which leads out onto the wrap around east/north deck. This portion of the deck is screened in. The lower level has a laundry room, a bathroom with a shower, a single car tuck-under garage, and two car tuck-under garage. There is table tennis and a dart board available in the smaller garage. The larger garage is used for the Shire’s maintenance equipment which we occasionally need access to. A CD player, two air conditioners, floor/table fans as well as ceiling fans, Wi-Fi, and an outdoor grill are also available. Description of the Tree Lodge: The Tree Lodge is nestled away in the forest and has lots of space in its dual level design. On the lower level, there is a large living/dining room with two rocking chairs next to a wood burning fireplace. Next to a large picture window which looks out into the forest is a full sized bed. On the east side of the Lodge, you enter through a side door into a full length screened in porch which faces out into the forest. There are extra folding camping chairs located in this area which can be used on the porch or around the outdoor fire place. The kitchen has a two-burner cooktop, two small refrigerators (one with a freezer), a microwave, crock pot, coffee maker, a large toaster oven, and all the necessary kitchen utensils and dinnerware. Also on the lower level is a ¾ bathroom with a shower. The upper level has a smaller living room with a queen bed isolated with a privacy screen on the south side. There is a sink with a large vanity mirror on the east side. Two additional bedrooms each have two single beds which can be pushed together if desired. Each bedroom has a spectacular view out into the forest. A ¾ bathroom with a shower is located on this level too. A CD/cassette player, outdoor fire pit, picnic table, table fans as well as ceiling fans, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, additional oil filled space heater, off peak electric storage heater, base board heaters, and a larger outdoor grill are also available. ■Two-level design ■7 beds and 4 bedrooms ■2 bathrooms with showers ■Kitchen with a two-burner cooktop, two small refrigerators (one with a freezer), microwave, crock pot, coffee maker, a large toaster oven, and all the necessary kitchen utensils and dinnerware ■Air conditioner, floor/table fans, ceiling fans, and off peak electric storage heater ■A free-standing wood fireplace ■Outdoor fire pit, picnic table, and grill ■Wi-Fi ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 9 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: smoking is allowed outdoors in designated areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snowmobiling 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: 4,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22800000/22797100/22797006/488cea83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Exceptional 4BDR on Sugar Lake South Shoreline Cohasset - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=22797006&PinnedHotelID=22797006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44810000/44807800/44807787/63c2068a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Pokegama recreational cabin with private sandy beach and diving platform. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions Large Group Events! Two Unique Houses Family Reunions Large Group Events House Two Unique Houses Family Reunions Large Group Events McGrath Two Unique Houses Family Reunions Large Group Events House Two Unique Houses Family Reunions Large Group Events McGrath Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions Large Group Events! ## About the area ![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%7C46.33239%2C-93.13837&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3tR4-HzIwA_F-98tKlymmn-JqDU=) McGrath, MN #### What's nearby - Mille Lacs Lake \- 28 min drive \- 38.2 km - Kettle River \- 32 min drive \- 30.3 km - Moose Lake State Park \- 46 min drive \- 50.0 km - Big Sandy Lake \- 52 min drive \- 72.1 km - Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone \- 60 min drive \- 66.1 km #### Restaurants - ‪Tobies - ‬27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions and Large Group Events! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions and Large Group Events!? ### What time is check-out at Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions and Large Group Events!? ### Where is Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions and Large Group Events! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Two Unique Houses for Family Reunions and Large Group Events! Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicolas M. Jun 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was great! The staff was professional and the house was very clean and comfortable. I also like that they encourage recycling. ##### Nicolas M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tricia O. Sep 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Retreat Weekend We used the Octagon for a retreat weekend and it was perfect for that. It was a beautiful property all around! Staff we interacted with were kind and helpful! ##### Tricia O. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael V. Aug 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Nice and Cozy We had a great experience overall. The general location initially surprised us, since we were expecting to be more isolated, but everything worked out just fine in the end. ##### Michael V. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Erica Z. Jul 10, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Great stay for big groups We had a blast with our bachelorette/bachelor party. It was a little bit different than we thought it was going to be but overall, we had a great time. ##### Erica Z. 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