The Hen House Retreat - A Comfortable Place to Roost

Highland, Minnesota
$200 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Nestled in the quaint little town of Highland, MN, The Hen House Retreat is available for your next getaway. A newly restored 1920's era house has been updated with today's modern conveniences while keeping the charm of the old country. You can experience the days of old as Amish buggies travel by right outside your window. We are nestled right between The First Lutheran Church of Highland established in 1858 and the original Highland Store established in 1894 which was most recently knownas The Highland Store Cafe (currently not in operation). Just 8.5 miles outside of Lanesboro, MN you can enjoy time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life while relaxing or being creative in this quiet country home.

We are here for all of your retreat needs. Whether you are quilting, scrapping, crafting, knitting, biking, having a book club meeting or just looking for quiet time away from it all, contact us for all of your getaway needs.

We offer overnight lodging accommodations that include comfortable beds, linens and towels, a fully equipped kitchen and plenty of room to work on your unfinished projects.

Our home is your home whether you want a weekend stay or week-long retreat. We have worked hard to restore much of the old time charm of this house while making updates to make your stay comfortable. We can house up to 7 guests.

* We have 2 bedrooms, each with two twin beds located on the upper floor of this two-story house. The Master bedroom contains both a Queen and a twin bed.
* Each bedroom has an Eden-pure heater, an air conditioner and a fan to provide the extra comfort you desire in your bedroom.
* We have 2 bathrooms; one on each floor for your convenience. The upstairs bathroom has tub and shower facilities.
* If you need a break and want to relax a bit, each bedroom has a SmartTV and DVD player for your use. There are a selection of DVD movies available in each room.
* The main floor also has a bookcase filled with books, magazines, puzzles, games and quilting and scrapbooking resources for you to use.

Outside you can enjoy the birds singing in our century old pine trees on our property. We have provided 2 wooden rocking chairs and a chaise lounge for you to relax on our 'farmhouse style' front porch. We also provide a fire pit and a small supply of wood if you would like to cozy up to a fire in the evenings.

The Creativity Room is located on the main floor with easy access from the front door and parking. Each guest has their own 5 or 6 foot table and adjustable/swivel office chair with arm rests, personal trash container and cup holder. Each table has it's own OttLite for additional lighting if needed. Lighting is very important for crafters of any kind; so we have made sure there is plenty of natural and artificial light available for your needs. Surge protectors are provided at each table.
* Air conditioned for your summer comfort.

Technology
* Chromebook with high speed Internet
* Wide Format Color Printer & paper
* Wireless Access for your own laptops or wireless devices

Quilters
* 3 irons and 3 ironing boards are available for your use
* Additional board for ironing larger projects (16' x 48')
* PVC legs to raise one of the tables to make cutting easier
* Hooks in Creativity Room used to hang felt (provided) to piece quilts together
* Quilting books and magazines

Scrapbookers
*Cricut Expression
*Cricut Cartridges: too many to mention!
* 9' Xyron
* Miscellaneous scrapbooking supplies
* Scrapbooking idea books and magazines

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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sledding Nearby Snow Sports Gear Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Karla

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    It wasn’t located in a very convenient location. For those who are looking for absolute quiet it’s great. Did like how there is a twin bed in with the queen bed depending on people sleeping arrangements we weren’t happy about it. Definitely not fond of how they charge according to the number of people that are there so, it’s a a different price for a couple but more expensive to bring then family for the same amount of space.

  • Rhonda

    Submitted Oct 19, 2023

    Stayed Oct 14, 2023

    Was quiet for the most part except the dogs next door liked to bark about 6-6:30 am, which woke me up.

  • Jane

    Submitted Jul 23, 2023

    Stayed Jul 21, 2023

    Out of the busy towns, very nice and quiet. Many small towns within a short distance to travel to. We enjoyed our time there to visit, play games travel to shop or get a bite to eat. Very relaxing loved sitting on the front porch.

  • Shannon R.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2026

    Stayed Jun 11, 2026

    We loved our time at The Hen House! The house was clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect for exploring Lanesboro and the driftless area. We are more than likely to come back!

  • Dana M.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2026

    Stayed Jun 6, 2026

    This was exactly as pictured. Great stay in Lanesboro area for a gals’ tubing weekend. Clean and cozy.

  • Grace D.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2026

    Stayed May 28, 2026

    Comfortable place, beautiful spot!

  • Andrew S.

    Submitted May 4, 2026

    Stayed Apr 29, 2026

    Everything was as expected. The property owners were extremely responsive when needed.

  • Lisa Q.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2026

    Stayed Apr 12, 2026

    Such a peaceful place! Chris was so attentive to our needs. Thank you!

  • Laura W.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 19, 2025

    The kitchen was impressively well equipped. We enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere of the entire property. The bedrooms were each very comfortable. The theme of the property was fun and carried out throughout the home. The grandkids liked having games to play.

  • Susan D.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    The house is charming. We had a pleasant stay.

  • irene h.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 26, 2025

    It is a very comfortable cottage. We were only there one day, so did not use the kitchen for cooking, but it appeared to be well stocked had we wanted to cook there.-

  • Paula D C.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 19, 2025

    It was a darling place to stay for a quick trip to Lanesboro and Whalan. We were not prepared to be that far from town and brought no food to eat, but that's on us. Fun to see all of the barnyard decorations and to shop the jewelry for sale there. I was hoping we could avoid the dirt roads on our way out, but were directed to another country road. Everything was clean and comfortable! Thank you for a memorable time! I've already told my friends, who are quilters, about the place!

  • Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    We had a great time! The house was perfect for our group of 4. We rode bikes, played games and had Smores around the fire out back!

  • Bruce K.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    What a fun relaxing place to stay. Chris is a wonderful host. Very communicative and informative. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Mitchell G.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Very nice perfect for us, would rent again!

  • Susan C.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    Chris the Host did a great job of communicating & got back to me quickly when I had questions. The place was clean with fresh sheets & towels. And lots of air conditioners which was great since it’s been so hot lately.

  • Tess M.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    The house was cleanly and adorably themed. It was a nice stay for while visiting down town Lanesboro!

  • Trevor B.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Our stay was fantastic, it was very clean with fun decor. We had a great time using the firepit.

  • Carla B.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    Very relaxing and chris was very accommodating to our needs.

  • Becky B.

    Submitted May 23, 2025

    Stayed May 5, 2025

    We stayed one night as we were touring the area. We brought coffee to make in the morning, and enjoyed the birds in the yard. We drove 30 min to get a lovely breakfast at a local diner. There were lovely perks from the host and it would be a great place for crafters.

  • Keely

    Submitted May 2, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    We enjoyed taking it easy watching some movies and crafting together for the weekend.

  • Beverly B.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 28, 2024

    Quaint, cozy, clean and thoughtfully stocked. A surprise: a small shop of handmade jewelry.

  • Merry B.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    We enjoyed the quaint atmosphere of the house. We couldn’t get the tv’s to work. We played a dvd upstairs but the tv remote needed batteries so couldn’t adjust the volume. Bring your groceries because the nearest store is 20 minutes away and it’s limited. Otherwise a very nice place to stay, very homey.

  • Wendy A.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    Very nice clean house. Wish we could have stayed longer. Plenty of room for everyone.

  • Sue S.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    Perfect spot for a girls getaway. Close enough to area sights but in a peaceful country setting. Everything we might have needed and beyond was provided. The place was clean, the beds were comfortable and the porch was our favorite spot! We all said we would definately stay here again.

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