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A Place in the woods........

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 305000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

A Place in the woods........

The Mille Lacs Lodge with over 5000 square feet is situated on over 25 acres that's less than a quarter mile from the Mille Lacs Wildlife Management Area. Perfectly set with it's warm wood interior and up-north appeal, the lodge offers ideal group accommodations year round. Clean and comfortable rooms, fully equipped commercial style kitchen, and space to spread out, it's the perfect setting for craft retreats, family get togethers and holidays, business outings and meetings, or just a getaway with a group of friends. Relax on the covered porch, cozy up in front of the fireplace, or shoot a few rounds of pool. Table space for meals and Wi-Fi access for crafters or meetings truly make the Mille Lacs Lodge the perfect place for almost any group get together and offers a space that's customizable to fit your needs.


The main floor has three bedrooms with full bathrooms and two full size beds in each room. Also on the main floor is a handicap accessible 1/4 bath. Two story fireplace, Large satellite TV with DVD player, board game area, commercial style kitchen with standard dining for twenty people. Two patio doors on the main floor for wildlife viewing.


The second floor has a pool table area, kids area for watching DVD's and another sitting area to relax and visit. A total of two twin beds, four full size beds and one queen bed comprise the three bedrooms on the second floor. There are two bathrooms with showers located on the second floor. There are two patio doors going out to a large deck with sitting area.


Outside you will find a covered shelter with picnic tables. There is a firepit to enjoy during the cool evening hours and a large grass yard to run around a play yard games.

Property manager

Tammy Hulsing

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 45
Note from host: Small wedding group is an additional $750
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 and a first aid kit
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

Place Woods....... Lodge Onamia
Place Woods....... Onamia
Lodge A Place in the Woods....... Onamia
Onamia A Place in the Woods....... Lodge
A Place in the Woods....... Onamia
Place Woods....... Lodge
Place Woods.......
Lodge A Place in the Woods.......
Place Woods Lodge Onamia

About the area

Map
Onamia, MN

What's nearby

  • Onamia Lake Wildlife Management Area - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 19 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Mille Lacs Kathio State Park - 19 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 27 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Whitefish Lake - 34 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪BayView Bar and Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Happy's Drive-In - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Place in the woods........ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Place in the woods........?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at A Place in the woods........?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Place in the woods........ located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Onamia Town Hall, Lake Onamia, and Onamia City Hall. Mille Lacs Health System Hospital and Ivan Jindra Memorial Wildlife Management Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

A Place in the woods........ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation rental
Amazing place! Perfect for a big group to spend a weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
This is the second time we have stayed at A place in the Woods for a family reunion. Wonderful accommodations for the 18 of us that stayed there, and the 20 others that came for a day. Our host Tammy was very helpful and responded immediately to questions or concerns. Lots of room inside to gather and still be able to spread out. The kitchen and refrigerator are industrial size and well equipped. The dining area could sit 30 easily. The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms clean and well stocked with towels etc. The pool table and foosball were a big hit with the teens. The grounds were well taken care of and spacious. NO mosquitoes! Great firepit. The pavilion and picnic tables allowed us to gather and eat outside too. Many games and play areas outside. We were very happy with our stay and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Stay, Family Reunion
This was our family's second time to stay at this property. We had a fabulous time. The kitchen area makes meal prep a breeze for a large group and the outdoor grounds gave us plenty of space to play yard games and volleyball. Great way to spend a long weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for cousins weekend
We stayed here with our adult cousins for the weekend. The place was perfect for everyone to hang out and enjoy games inside and in the yard. Tammy went above and beyond to make the stay incredible. There were even more games and amenities than listed and we had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
We had a wonderful girls weekend at the Lodge. The gather spaces are hard to beat. Our whole group could be together in all the spaces. The kitchen was awesome and fully stocked. We are already looking to book again at a coed group. Thank you Tammy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
We had a great family vacation again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work Meetings
We had 12 guys stay at the property with plenty of room. The place was great, the kitchen is amazing. Can’t wait to stay again in the summer time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We call ourselves “The Old Timers Elk River Wrestling Extravaganza” group!!!!
We were a group of 18… had planned for 20, but 2 backed out staying overnights. WE….LOVED….THIS…PLACE!!! It was warm, cozy, comfy, accommodating, roomy, clean… we really can’t say enough!!! Highly Highly recommend!! There are a few of us that want to bring other groups back ( our own (families) ❤️ And this doesn’t even mention how sweet and wonderful Tammy is ❤️ THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR VRBO!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Low key weekend
The accommodations and layout of the property were perfect for a bunch of friends to hang out. The industrial kitchen was stocked with pots and pans, utensils, and plenty of dishware. It was nice to walk around the property, play yard games, and sit around the fire. All-in-all it was just what we needed for a low key but fun weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place!!
This place is perfect for a large group stay! Plenty of room to sleep! And lots of bathrooms so there's no waiting. It was so clean and we had everything we needed there, and lots of yard for any games. Tammy is wonderful to work with! I also loved that they had cute merchandise to purchase there, it was a great touch! Definitely recommend this Cabin in the Woods!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great reunion house!
Our family of 26 people all were very impressed by A Place in the Woods. We were able to spread out
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing family stay
Our family had a blast during our stay at Mille Lacs Lodge! The kids and adults all enjoyed the spacious lodge and outdoor areas. Memories were made making s’mores around the campfire, playing volleyball, cooking meals together in the kitchen, and playing wiffleball in the large outdoor space. Tammy (the owner) was very responsive to all of our questions and quick to provide help when needed. We loved our time there and highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway!!
Such a beautiful place, with plenty of room for everyone! It also has a great space and out door activities for your family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Awesome place for the family. Had everything we needed. Would definitely reserve again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B., Xenia, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Summer Vacation Year 7
Exceptional family vacation in Minnesota. Everyone was thrilled with their time spent at Tammy's Millie Lac Lodge. A kitchen that has it all with a cooler that holds anything you need to keep cool and a freezer that let us get all the Ice Cream the Grandchildren could eat. So much fun! Campfires every night, a playground and outdoor shelter with plenty of room for fun meals outside. No insect bites was a huge accomplishment and we will brag about that for years to come. (There is a magic at Millie Lac Lodge that will always be in our hearts and memories. Grandpa loved his vacation and was given the opportunity to enjoy 12 wonderful Grandchildren and family from five states.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sararith C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home.
We were very happy with our stay. The property had everything we needed. It was clean and spacious. There was a gas station near by if we ever ran out of anything, and state parks were close too for out door activities. Really recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tammy was wonderful
Have stayed at many vrbo homes and this was the best one ever!! Tammy was so great to work with and the house was spectacular!! It was the perfect place for hosting our family get together and everyone loved the place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back for more
Second time renting this beautiful property because one time wasn't enough. Can't beat this place for it's space for large gatherings and amazing amenities. Will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anny L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and very comfortable place for a large family.
This was a beautiful property and it accommodated our big family very well. Lots of things to do indoors and outdoors. The host was amazing and responded quickly. Lots of things were provided and available for our usage. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wildlife haven
We're very impressed with the kitchen set up. Plenty of room for all our refrigerator and freezer needs. The gas stove accomodated many cooks at the same time. Pool table was a hit with everyone. The grounds were amazing where we roasted many marshmallows and did a lot of hiking. We spotted the infamous albino deer. There were many beds to pick from and a lot of games were played both indoors and out Playground was enjoyed the grandkids. A very peaceful landing spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family gathering
Everything was as good as the pictures. Kitchen was a delight to use for a gathering of 20 people. Fun things to do for all ages, indoor and out. Everything was clean, working and in good repair. The place felt spacious. Host was attentive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL place to stay
I would give this place a rating of 11 with 10 being the highest rating!!! Tammy was wonderful to have as our host. Everything was spotlessly clean and comfortable. All was SO WELL supplied that we had NOTHING that wasn't available for anything we needed. The comfortable spaces indoors as well as the large lawns and play equipment outside made this the perfect place for our family reunion, from our college age granddaughter to our one year old! Did I forget to mention the great setting for the bonfire which we enjoyed one night? Our kids have all told us that it was a perfect setting for all being together, as well as each family having their own rooms. It was awesome! I would HIGHLY recommend A Place in the Woods for any group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for large groups
We rented Mille Lacs Lodge fir a large family get together. The house was clean, grounds were well maintained and the property could easily accommodate a group our size (16). Tammy was responsive and easy to reach. I would recommend this property for anyone looking for a venue that can handle a large grill up of all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family reunion
18 women ages 6-69 spent 4 nights here, and would again. It was unbelievably supplied, not only with kitchen items for both cooking and serving, but with a wide variety of things to ensure our fun: volleyball net, balls of all sorts, playground equipment, fire ring with lots of chairs - and even toasting forks! - board games, many tables of different sizes which we put to good use for crafts, jigsaw puzzles, games, eating, etc., pool table, and on and on. The rooms were big, there were plenty of bathrooms, and everybody had a bed! Communication with our hostess was easy and prompt. Wonderful facility!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Private Lodge
Great time at the Mille Lacs Lodge. Was a fun time there and hosted our group great. Kitchen was a fun bonus to have for feeding our group. Loved that a lot of games were already there to keep us busy. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022