Cozy cottage on private wetland

Herman, Minnesota
$131 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay


Looking to get away for some rest, relaxation and/or recreation Check out our one of a kind “Cottage on the Pond”. Located in west central Minnesota our cozy cottage is built on a 27 acre private pond and game protected wetland. We are just 35 minutes from many lakes with fishing, golfing, boating and beaches!

If you are an outdoor enthusiast our property is home to many wild waterfowl including trumpeter swans, wood ducks, mallards, geese and pelicans (yes, pelicans). We also have many native passerine birds (warblers, wood warblers, flycatchers) and native wildflowers (purple prairie cone flower, spider wort, prairie blazing star). Wireless High speed Internet for your electronic needs! Taking reservations now for the months of May through September.

Cottage Details:
• The building looks over a 27 acre pond with man made islands.
• 1 Full size bed, 1 bunk bed, 1 couch, and 1 cot.
• The cottage includes a fully remodeled kitchenette with dishes, pots, pans, and silverware, also Bathroom and Dining area.
• From the cottage dining table you will be overlooking the 27 acre pond below. One room has the kitchenette with dining table, couch and tucked away in the corner will be the bunk bed. In the pine room will be the full size bed.
• There are two quaint outdoor decks. The main patio has table and gas grill overlooking the pond with geese, pelicans and many other waterfowl.
• Many antiques and artwork spread throughout the cottage.

Features and Amenities:
• Full Kitchen
• Dishes, Stove, Microwave
• Air Conditioning
• Wireless Internet!!!
• 3 Beds(1 Full, Twin bunk beds, Couch, and 1 cot)
• DVD player
• 1 Bath w/Shower
• Linens
• T.V. (30 local Channels)
• Fireplace (outdoor)
• Binoculars
• Gas Grill
• Beautiful View
• Deck w/patio table
High Speed WiFi internet (40mb)


40 Minutes from:
• Movie Theater
• Shopping Area
• Golf Courses
• Beaches
• Restaurants
• Fishing
• Antique Stores
• Bowling

We are 35 minutes west of Alexandria on Highway 27. We are about 2 1/2-3 hours from the Twin Cities. There is no smoking in the building. Sorry, no fishing or swimming in the pond.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Non Smoking Only Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Ashley M.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2026

    Stayed Jun 5, 2026

    It was a nice cabin.

  • Barry C.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Thank you for making such a nice place available. I hope to come back. a few comments you might wanna hear are: there were tiny bugs on the kitchen counter, we could only get one TV channel and I was able to find the property without instructions… thanks for being very polite and understanding.

  • Jessica C.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    This was exactly what we needed to decompress from a difficult year. Peace and quiet, solitude, beautiful views, and comfortable. Loved sitting on the deck with my coffee to watch the swans, ducks, and pelicans on the water. Would definitely stay again.

  • Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Such a perfect spot to escape July 4th weekend fireworks. We have a very nervous dog when it comes to all the fireworks in the city. This place is perfect! The serenity of watching the swans with their cygnets as you sip your morning coffee is amazing. The place is cozy but has all the basics you need.

  • Gail C.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    It was a very nice place but way smaller than it was mafe to seem on website. I have spoken with the owner tho who is a very nice guy and he has assured me he would correct that on the website. But it is beautiful there with lots of wonderful wildlife to look at.

  • Miles A.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    The experience at this place was wondrous. The place is nice with no noise, letting the natural sounds of the wildlife surround and lull you into a nice relaxing vibe. The cabin itself is slightly small, but its cozy. Would definantly rent again.

  • Catrina T.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    It was a hot weekend but the AC was cold. We enjoyed hanging out on the deck overlooking the pond. Only thing to note is that I'd recommend bringing your own drinking water! But it was a great stay, we'd be back

  • Brennan S.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    We were celebrating our anniversary so we took the dogs up north and we loved it! The host is friendly, respectful of privacy, and very helpful.

  • Jennifer C.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    This place was perfect for the 2 people and 2 dogs to get away for the July 4th Weekend. The dogs loved the long walks in the meadow and along the road. The deck was a great place to sit in the sun and watch the swans. John was communicative and very nice. This is really a great place away from the hub-bub of the busy and noisy world. We did take the dogs into Morris (about 30 minute drive) on Saturday to an off leash dog park and DQ for pup cups afterwards. Other than that we worked remotely one day, watched movies, and read. Wifi and Roku were great to be able to work and log in to our own accounts for watching what we wanted. Would go back, especially with our dog, to avoid the fireworks and other holiday noises. It truly is a serene setting.

  • Kelsey G.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 16, 2024

    We had a 2 night stay at this lovely cottage. Most of us enjoyed watching the pelicans and egrets on the deck. We played cards with our teens. I dont think the teens liked unplugging but I know it recharged all of our mental batteries. It was a gorgeous view and the bed was comfortable!!! Thanks for the stay John!

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$131+
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