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The Cabin at Lowell

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Escape to a serene 30-acre hobby farm at Lowell, where wildlife roams free and scenic views of a 4-acre pond await. Unwind in the private cabin with a cozy screen porch, fire pit, and charcoal grill or explore nearby Minneopa State Park, Mount Kato Ski/Mt Bike trails within easy reach.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cabin at Lowell

The cabin at Lowell is the perfect place to unplug and unwind. This cabin/house sits on a 30-acre hobby farm that provides views of a 4-acre pond, chickens grazing, hay fields, orchard, and plenty of wildlife. 12 easy miles to Mankato, 6 miles to Lake Crystal, and 15 to Madelia MN, is easily accessible off of HWY 169. The cabin is great for a family vacation, girls/guys weekend. This is a very private location is close to lakes, bike trails, rivers, Minneopa State Park, Mount Kato Ski/Mt Bike, shopping, restaurants, local breweries, and wineries. Outside fire pit(firewood provided), charcoal grill(charcoal not provided), screen porch attached right off of the dining area and attached to the deck.
The cabin has 1 bedroom and a loft. There are 2 King beds, 1 Queen bed, 2 full beds and 1 single bed. Central air conditioning, forced air furnace.
** Please note that the nightly rate is based on 4 guests, additional guests are an additional fee of $15 per night per person. (Children under 2 are free). The price will automatically calculate when you indicate the number of guests staying. Max # of guests is 9
The main floor is handicap accessible. Main floor bathroom has a walk-in shower, upstairs bath has 4 foot seated shower. The kitchen has all the dishes, pots, pans, and utensils you will need, a full-size fridge, dishwasher, gas stove, coffee maker/filters and K-cup. Washer and Dryer available for your use. Antenna TV in the bedroom and living room(Chromecast on living room TV), WIFI, DVD player.
Large wrap-around deck accessible from the master bedroom and dining area, Small upper deck off of the loft area for a spectacular view of the area. Spacious yard with fire pit, swing set, and yard games. Quiet reading area in the loft. Cards, some board games, books and DVD's for your use(both adult and child friendly).
Children welcome; highchair and pack-n-play available.
Large parking area. Outside is well lit with plenty of outside lights. Smoke and CO detectors, fire extinguisher, basic first aid. Outside access to basement in case of inclement weather conditions.

** Please note that the nightly rate is based on 4 guests, additional guests are an additional fee of $15 per night per person. (children under 2 are free). The price will automatically calculate when you indicate the number of guests staying. Max # of guests is 9

Local Breweries in Mankato and Madelia. We recommend the restaurants of La Plaza Fiesta, Mexican restaurant, The Fox Den, pizzeria both in Madelia.
Only 6 miles away in Lake Crystal there is Kevin's local grocery store, DQ, The Rocks Liquor store, The Lakes Bar and Grill. Also in Lake Crystal, public access to 2 lakes, Lake Crystal and Loon Lake.
Another great small town bar/restaurant in Good Thunder, The Thunder Bar.
The Red Jacket Valley Park is 9 miles away. Swimming, walking trails, and kayaking/canoeing. Located right next to the Red Jacket bike trail.
Minneopa State Park is 10 miles away. Attractions there are double waterfall, bison, hiking trails, and wildlife.
Minneopa Golf Course is 10 miles away, a bit further is Northlinks Golf Course in North Mankato and the Mankato Golf Club.
Mount Kato Ski Area is 10 miles away. Ski, snowboard and tubing in the winter and mountain biking in summer.
The area around Mankato has several paved bike trails, the closest is accessed in the small town of Rapidan, 6 miles away.
The area in the spring-fall have a variety of small-town or large city festivals and events,
If you are a youth sports team coming to the area for a tournament - our location is private, quiet and a great alternative to the hustle and bustle of a hotel atmosphere, and yet quickly accessible to the Mankato/North Mankato area.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Quiet hours weeknights - 10:00 pm - 6:00 am weekends - 11:00 pm - 7:00 am
Please be respectful of our new flooring and enter cabin with very clean shoes or remove your shoes. Thank You.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Highchair and Pack-N-Play available

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Cabin at Lowell
The At Lowell Garden City
The Cabin at Lowell Garden City
The Cabin at Lowell Private vacation home
The Cabin at Lowell Private vacation home Garden City

About the area

Map
Garden City, MN

What's nearby

  • Mount Kato Ski Area - 19 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 21 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 23 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Minnesota State University - 24 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Blakeslee Stadium - 24 min drive - 27.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lakes, Lake Crystal MN - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Thunder Bar & Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪LeMay's Humphrey Street Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪BP - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cabin at Lowell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cabin at Lowell?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cabin at Lowell?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cabin at Lowell located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Minneopa State Park, Red Jacket Trail and Sibley Park. Mount Kato Ski Area is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away.

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The Cabin at Lowell Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here! It’s private, spacious, and full of wildlife and scenery. Carl and Ann were wonderful hosts. We had everything we needed here! Close to Mankato and sites in that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We’ve stayed here five times now and always a terrific experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JACKIE K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Stay

Fourth time there, and it was comfortable as usual!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gullickson W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious clean home in nature!

We had a wonderful stay at your place! There was plenty of space and look forward to coming back with my parents! We noticed that the home is handicap accessible, which will be very handy in the future! Loved having the freedom to roam the property outdoors as well! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome cabin

The cabin was exactly as advertised. Carl and Ann were extremely helpful with everything. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean,comfortable, spacious home in a beautiful setting

Easy to enjoy our time with family at this comfortable vacation property. We were celebrating our daughter’s college graduation with some extended family and this was a lovely place to do that!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sister getaway

Fantastic property for relaxing with plenty to do a short drive away. Hosts were very accommodating! They thought of EVERYTHING!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

This place is absolutely amazing! It is a beautiful cabin/home and has everything you need and more! Very peaceful and beautiful outdoors. The owners are very friendly and easy to work with. I highly recommend and will definitely rent it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Visit

We absolutely loved staying at the cabin!! We had a blast looking at all the old antiques on the walls. We enjoyed feeding the chickens and looking at the horses. We saw ducks, turtles and deer. We will definitely stay there again when we are visiting!! Thank you Ann and Carl for a wonderful place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mom/Dad/Grown daughters get away

We enjoyed this home. Plenty of room and very clean. The best stocked kitchen out of all the homes we have stayed in. Nice to be greeted by the host. We would to anyone looking for a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annetta d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay!

I stayed at this cabin with a group of friends for a ski weekend. It was perfect! It was cute and rustic, had beautiful views of the snow and trees, and was only a 15 minute drive to the ski resort. The owners were also very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and Comfortable

We enjoyed an incredibly relaxing long weekend in a clean and comfy cabin. Beautiful views, nature hikes, chickens, and cows. We highly recommend The House at Lowell and plan a return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

We will be back and highly recommend the Cabin at Lowell! The cabin is beautiful, spacious, and filled with memorabilia (pictures do not do it justice.) The walking path around the pond is worth braving mosquitoes, as is the rest of the property. Carl and Ann are perfect hosts- kind, helpful, and give you your space.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and tranquil

What a great property! We were there to celebrate our daughter’s college graduation and the space perfectly accomodated our family. Bonus for the sounds of wildlife at night and the grazing chickens during the day. The cabin was well stocked. Carl and Ann thought of everything! We’d stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gals weekend away

I met some old friends for a nice relaxing weekend. This was our 2nd time there. We really enjoyed the wood burning stove and played games. This is a neat place! Thanks Ann and Carl.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madonna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tremendous!!!

Carl and Ann have a beautiful unique property...which includes fresh eggs in the fridge! Wish we could have stayed longer! Don't miss this fantastic get-away place! We hope to return!!! Its like An Oasis!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, relaxing stay

This was the perfect place for a quiet, relaxing getaway. We came with the intentions to ski at Mt. Kato but due to unseasonably warm temps that didn’t happen. But this is a perfect place to stay if looking to do so, close and spacious. The property is large and we were encouraged to explore it, this was a highlight for sure! There is also a playground for the kids and chickens. Inside there was plenty of space for our family of 5 to spread out and a variety of sleeping options. There were games and books but our favorite was the Cabin at Lowell seek and find book, very fun and unique. Carl and Ann were great hosts, easy to contact and gave good tips for the area. We enjoyed Minneopea State Park, Mom & Pop’s ice cream in Mankato and a beer at Lost Sanity brewery. We hope to make it back for some actual skiing this winter!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond our expectations!

This was the perfect place to stay for our family when traveling to a graduation. The cabin was very very clean and equipped with everything you needed for a stay. My kids loved it and the cat who came around! My mother-in-law loved all the antiques throughout the house. Just a beautiful inside and out. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Relaxing!

Everything about "The Cabin" was perfect! The land is beautiful with the pond right outside your door and the countryside full of trees and wildlife. Ann and Carl are wonderful hosts, even bringing us fresh eggs from the chickens that roam the property. Inside, they have the home well stocked with everything you need to enjoy your stay. You feel like you are home - only better! We are already planning a return visit next year so our other sister can join us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kendra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin

When you walked into the cabin it immediately felt like you were home. One of our favorite things to do was sit on the back porch and watch for the deer. Carl and Ann were so nice to talk with. They made sure everything was comfortable for us and if we needed anything they were only a call away. We are already looking at the calendar to see when we can go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

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Memory Making Thanksgiving

The Cabin at Lowell was the perfect setting for our 4 generation Thanksgiving get together. The generous sized bedrooms and loft area were exactly as pictured and gave each family there own space. The two bathrooms were well stocked with wonderfully fluffy bath towels, hand towels and washcloths. The handicap accessible 1st floor bathroom was especially appreciated by my elderly parents. The kitchen is completely stocked with all of the amenities you'd find in your own home plus more! It was a delight to play familiar board and card games which provided. Nestled just south of Mankato the Cabin at Lowell was very convenient. Even though it was cold outside, that did not deter my 4 year old great nephew from finding joy using the swingset, merry-go-round and visiting the chicken coop and waving at the resident horses! Carl and Ann were very gracious and attentive hosts. We hope to gather as an extended family again at the Cabin at Lowell.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John and Peggy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Accommodations!

We loved the house and all that it had to offer. The scenic farm land and walking paths were a great way to enjoy nature, along with the entertainment the chickens provided. Central air, washer and dryer, comfy bed, and a great bathroom and terrific shower! Since the warmer temperatures kept us inside for part of the day, it was nice to have the DVD player, Flat screen TV, and great selection of movies. The central air was a big plus and the ceiling fans kept the whole place very cool. Ann and Carl, we’re glad we chose your farm for our 25th, and hope to get back again sometime. Thanks for everything! John and Peggy Fern
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Missy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem!

We had the most amazing time staying at The Cabin at Lowell! Carl and Ann (and their daughter!) are the most personable and courteous hosts we have encountered in all of our travels. The cabin was immaculately clean and generously stocked with towels (so plush!), bedding, dinnerware, and cookware. The screened in porch was our favorite place to be as we could watch and listen to the birds (chickens included) and enjoy the outside air and views. The property is SO interesting! There are a variety of animals to view and plenty of mowed paths to explore. While the owners tend to the animals during the day, they leave you do to your own thing. Or, if you prefer, they are happy to tell you stories of the cabin, the land, and the animals. This place offers an enjoyable escape. We have never stayed more than once at any vacation rental as we prefer to experience different places. However, we are already planning another stay. Thank you Carl and Ann for your hospitality and for making our visit to The Cabin at Lowell so enjoyable and relaxing! We look forward to seeing you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay with one year. Absolutely a wonderful facility inside and out for our family vacation. We love the open kitchen, dining room and living room. The kitchen is well-stocked with lots of counter space that made cooking family breakfasts and spaghetti with meatballs dinner enjoyable. And even though the 4th of July was hot and humid, we had a small fire to roast hot dogs and marshmallows for smores. Our 12 year old grandson loved the chickens and horses and the onsite playground. Lake Crystal is close by and we were happy to find Kevin's Market open late on the holiday. Mankato was also close enough for a trip to the Cinemark River Hills Mall movie theater on such a hot day. We will definitely return to the Cabin in Lowell. One of our favorite rentals in Minnesota.
A fire to roast marshmallows for smores is a must!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in the country

We enjoyed our stay, we spent a few weeks. The property was everything we needed. We enjoyed the wildlife, rabbits, deer, lots of birds, frogs chirping at night, lightning bugs. A few flys, mosquitos were not bad, the frogs must eat well! Carl and Ann were great hosts, available but not intrusive. Highly recommended!
Cottonwood in the evening
My wife made freinds with the  chickens
Minneopa Falls
Bison at Minneopa State Park
Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2025