Shire In The Woods provides conference space and more. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this cabin. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Mc Grath, Shire In The Woods is in a rural area and in a state park. Culver Museum and Moose Lake Depot Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Moose Lake Golf Club and Moose Lake Brewing & Tap Room. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hunting nearby. Visit our Mc Grath travel guide
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Shire In The Woods
This cabin features conference space, barbecues and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. All 7 individually decorated cabins feature free WiFi and private yards. Guests can enjoy fireplaces, and other standard amenities include kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves. Housekeeping is not available.
Shire In The Woods offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Accommodation at this 3-star cabin has kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves.
Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Mc Grath cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
No housekeeping service
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a state park
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Cross-country skiing
Hiking/biking trails
Mountain biking
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
7 units
Bicycle parking
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cleaning fee: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay, (varies per unit)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Shire Woods Cabin Finlayson
Shire Woods Cabin
Shire Woods Finlayson
Shire In The Woods Cabin
Shire In The Woods Mc Grath
Shire In The Woods Cabin Mc Grath
Frequently asked questions
Is Shire In The Woods pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Shire In The Woods?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Shire In The Woods?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Shire In The Woods?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Shire In The Woods located?
Situated in a state park, this cabin is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Snake River and within 20 miles (32 km) of Kettle River and Mille Lacs Lake. Cedar Lake and Sturgeon Lake are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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Reviews
Shire In The Woods Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
7.4
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 21 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ken
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very secluded. Extremely quiet. We went four wheeling. Close trails. Nice time. Relaxing. It had big windows to enjoy the nature.
Ken
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lyle
18 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our time here immensely!
Lyle
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shianily
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy, cute and unique stay. Will be returning again!
Shianily
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Crystal
20 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was beautiful! We will definitely be back!! We stayed in the octagon and had an amazing time. The owners were great to work with. We ran into bad weather on our way up there and communicated that to them and they arranged a way for us to get the key. Will be back!! Def for a longer stay!
Crystal
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
15 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Cozy, but only for the night
It was a pleasant stay, the day bed in the Meadows was not the best when it came to pulling it out for a king.. Overall, the place was cleaned and well maintained. It is tick season, so watch out for that. There were miniature horses and a donkey, along with 3 full size horses. It could have been a little better stocked with personal care items, ( If they choose to keep those for guests) and had the already used items disposed of. We would go back and stay again, but maybe change cabins for more privacy. They had a charcoal grill provided, and all of the towels and sheets you'd need. Everything was cleaned and labeled. Be prepared for a lot of notes around the cabin of what you can, cannot, and should do!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
6/10 Okay
Amanda
2 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Too late
I showed up after hours apparently and I didn’t get to stay the night because nobody answered the door. But I thought it looked really cool with the animals and everything. I will definitely be going back there sometime soon!
Amanda
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Edward
4 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very simple and very accommodating. The fire place is great as well as the surrounding grounds are beautiful.
2 Night Stay-Cedar House (If you don’t mind older)
Picked this place because the family wanted something deep in the woods to gather for our family Christmas. It was definitely deep in there and the local roads in the winter are pretty icy and covered due to lack of traffic. First impression was the lack of privacy. Owners live onsite. I’m assuming the main building is the office/home and located only a couple feet away from the Cedar House. Didn’t really like that, but they leave you alone. Mike was really nice, but not too impressed with the older lady. Needed more toilet paper and was questioned from the lady. She was pretty adamant she had left an extra roll in the cabinet. Told her I looked and found none. Regardless it’s only toilet paper. This made me feel a bit uncomfortable and embarrassed for even asking. If I would of known I would of brought my own. 🙄 Snow banks were high and driveway was extremely narrow and tight. This place had horses surrounding the house we stayed in. Beautiful animals and they gave us no problems, but the space should be used to better accommodate renters. Too tight everywhere I felt. House and things inside need a lot of updating and deep cleaning. Dead lady bugs everywhere. As a rental property I would highly recommend getting new matching towels, bed sheets, blankets, furniture etc... Get rid of old partially used hotel shampoo, conditioner etc... that previous renters probably brought in. There were a lot of tacky notes and reminders all over the house. Kind of weird and not tasteful.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
6/10 Okay
Carol
26 Aug 2019
Disliked: Staff & service
We chose the Shire because it was close to a wedding venue we were coming to. We rented a cabin with supposedly 4 bedrooms. It had 2 bedrooms and a bed in the LR and a bed in a hall area😔. Nobody was in the office when we arrived and then when they did show up it took forever to get checked in. We went to cabin to start unpacking and they had it locked and forgot to give us keys. The next morning we ran out toilet paper and again, there was no one in the office. There's two small fridges and no actual stove in the kitchen. We won't stay there again.
We did not get the cabin we reserved, it had been given to other customers. The property was fully booked, but fortunately there did happen to be one more cabin available that suites our needs
The cabins were a nice set up. They had everything yo9u would expect. Appreciated they are pet friendly. Only thing which seemed to be a little odd was the need to bring your dirty linens off the beds and your trash up to the office when you checked out. The cabin we stayed in was small and was adequate for our needs. The shower in this Loft cabin is a little on the small side. tough to take a shower without creating a mess.
Peaceful cabin with coffee, tea, kitchen, bed and bathroom. Shower would be too small for a big person and maybe even for an average size person. I’m small and it was tight. Slept well. Friendly owner. Definitely out in in the country.