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Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.

Gather around the fireplace or explore nearby riverfront downtowns for great shopping and dining.

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.

Comfortable home is walking distance to Afton Alps Ski Area and Afton State Park. It is the perfect place to gather with friends and family, while enjoying the great outdoors. Large kitchen with new appliances and tons of cabinet space. Cozy up at either gas fireplace located in spacious family and living room areas. Even a separate den/bedroom that can be used for a quiet hangout or kids space.

Close to Afton, Stillwater, Hastings, and Hudson, WI, all riverfront downtowns with great shopping and dining. 30 minutes to the Twin Cities!

Great place for downhill skiing, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, and snow shoeing. All located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley.

Beautiful all 4 seasons of the year. Plenty of parking onsite if you trailer a boat. Public boat launch within 5 miles. The Fall is apple orchard time in Denmark Township, 4 fantastic orchards within 7 miles. Some of the best fall colors anywhere. Walk to Afton State Park or just a few miles to Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park and the Carpenter Nature Center.

Access to a two car attached garage. House has Ring cameras outside only for security on front and side entrance.

Property manager

Amy Reents

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Only non-shedding/hypo-allergenic breeds 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

House Hastings
House Private vacation home
House Private vacation home Hastings

About the area

Map
Hastings, MN

What's nearby

  • Afton Alps Ski Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Afton State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kinnickinnic State Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Xcel Energy Center - 28 min drive - 33.1 km
  • University of Wisconsin River Falls - 31 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 26 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carbone's Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Selma's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lumberyard Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park. located?

Located on a river, this ski-in/ski-out vacation home in Hastings is within a 5-minute walk of Afton Alps Ski Area and Afton Alps Golf Course and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Afton State Park and Saint Croix River are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gianna S.

Girls weekend getaway was a blast
Lovely location and property! Huge and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Perfect for girls weekend
Plenty of room for gathering, comfortable beds, lots of kitchen counter space. Great outdoor spaces that we didn't use because of weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Posi B.

End of the road privacy
We were pleased to find that the house was as spacious as described, with plenty of room indoor and out for family visits. The back deck makes a lovely place to gather, and there were plenty of comfortable beds for 6 of us. Our 2 dogs were very happy to be out of the car and to have lots of room to explore. Afton State park is right there, as is the Afton Alps ski area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Great Place Just Perfect!
It was the perfect place for us to stay for a Hastings Wedding for our granddaughter. It was comfortable and well stocked with beautiful surroundings. It was so quiet. The piano was a special tough to hear granddaughters play. It was spacious and just perfect. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayna Marie G.

Hiking
Perfect location to visit state parks in Minnesota & Wisconsin for hiking. Also enjoyed eating and visiting Hudson, Stillwater, and Prescott. Nice swimming beach at Lake St. Croix Beach. House was just as described had everything we needed. Hot outside during our visit, but A/C worked great perfect to relax and cool off after hiking. Nice deck too
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

Great Stay
The property was just as listed. Lots of space, comfortable beds, great location for the St. Croix Valley and host was responsive with questions. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Perfect stay
The property is always clean, the location is perfect for hitting the slopes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Loved staying here
We were so impressed with this house. So much room to spread out. Comfy spaces and beds. And so many extra special touches that made our stay here memorable. Prime location for skiing, as it’s walking distance right across the road and parking lot. Highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Comfortable, Clean, and Plenty of Room.
The title of this review pretty much summarizes our stay. Comfortable, clean, and plenty of room. Our host, Amy, provided us with all the accommodations necessary for a wonderful visit to the area. We are deeply grateful for finding this amazing VRBO location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Great place if you wish to ski
The location is excellent right by the slopes-Everything we needed was there, close to the city for a short drive- It was exactly what we needed. Enjoyable for anyone wishing to ski-
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate S.

Great Place
Nice clean house in a great location. Perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Great weekend with friends
We had a great time staying at this location. Very quiet with a great deck and yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence C.

We were very please with this rental and location of the home. The owner was wonderful to work with
Perfect wilderness location with very good amenities. We will rent this home again on our next visit to Minnesota.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Fabulous Cabin
Very clean and beautiful cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D., Salt Lake City, Utah

Lovely home and close to nature
I travel to Woodbury often to visit with family and greatly appreciate the availability of this lovely home. It is close to many parks and walking trails. I plan on visiting again soon with my husband.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Great place for a long weekend
We enjoyed this house very much, it was roomy enough to sleep all 7 of us very comfortably. The location is great and isolated, but might not be so much during ski season.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Perfect
Perfect location for skiing at Afton Alps.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janell H.

Great place and host!
Very comfortable home to stay in. Not everyone skied - those that didn’t loved sitting by fireplace and playing games. Hostess was great - we couldn’t be happier with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

Rubenalt stay
Very clean , well supplied with all essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Cabin at Ski Resort
It was wonderful- my family had fun skiing during our stay and enjoyed the warm fireplace afterwards. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us.!❄️💙🥶⛷
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Great weekend getaway
Enjoyed a great weekend at Amy's home. Lots of room for our family to relax and enjoy time together. House was clean and beds were comfy. Amy was a very responsive and helpful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger G.

Nice
We were definitely glad we went with this location. It was quiet, the house was very attractive and conducive to fun family activities. We’d do it again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

Nice 'getaway' stay
Amy was a wonderful host - answered all of my questions and even referred us to a grocery store while we were en route! The property is spacious and is in a beautiful location - walking distance to the entrance of Afton State Park, and a quick 10 minute drive (if that) into cute downtown Afton (we recommend the wine club/Current!).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

Very relaxing
House was wonderful. Very nice to be out in the country a little. Loved the peace and quiet but not far from everything we wanted to do
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Lovely!
Big home with lots of places to roam, the piano was a hit and super comfortable king bed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023