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

Family-friendly lodge in Onamia

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Interior
The Mille Lacs Lodge offers the perfect blend of warmth and comfort, with its inviting wood interior and cozy atmosphere. Relax on the covered porch, unwind by the fireplace, or enjoy a game of pool in this spacious retreat. With fully equipped kitchen facilities, ample table space for meals, and Wi-Fi access throughout.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About the area

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Onamia, MN

What's nearby

  • Onamia Town Hall - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Onamia Lake Wildlife Management Area - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 31 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Father Hennepin State Park - 37 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪BayView Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cedarwood Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Onamia Veteran's Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Happy's - ‬12 min drive

About this property

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

Family-friendly lodge in a rural location
At A Place in the woods........, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and an arcade/games room are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Outdoor furniture, games and barbecues
  • Books, a video library and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at A Place in the woods........ feature comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Children's dinnerware and children's books
  • 3.5 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Video library

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

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

Rules

No shooting or hunting allowed on the property. Wildlife management area is 1/4 mile away to hunt and shoot.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Small wedding group is an additional $750

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside only.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

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........?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

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

Vacation rental

Amazing place! Perfect for a big group to spend a weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

Awesome place for the family. Had everything we needed. Would definitely reserve again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

great family get together

Fantastic place for a family get together. Lots of space and activities for the 14 of us to do while there. Quiet location and host did a great job in preparing lodge for our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Na V.

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

Family Cabin

Great place with ample space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Amazing location

Great host! Beautiful spacious place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Family Time

We had a great family vacation again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

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

Awesome house and space to enjoy

we had a wonderful time - lots of room, large kitchen, and plenty of bedrooms for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Mai See T.

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

Spacious place for the entire family

Huge place equipped with everything including the volleyball net, playground and firepit. Secluded yet intimate for our family. Close to alot of amenities. We really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rita A.

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

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

Tara C.

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

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

Marissa P.

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

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

Kathy G.

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

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

Sararith C.

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

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

Warren & Erica C.

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

beautiful, clean, and peaceful

The lodge is gorgeous, very clean, and very well-stocked. The property is also gorgeous and nicely private, with plenty of outdoor toys to keep the kids (and adults) entertained. The owner was super helpful and responsive. We were already talking about going back next year before we left!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

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

Jana K.

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

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

Kasey M.

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

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

Khrystie L.

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

Serene, spacious, and relaxing lodge

We booked a last minute stay here and are so glad we did. It's a gem and the pictures don't do it any justice. Tons of space for the kids to run around both inside and out. Love the spacious kitchen and it's so nicely stocked. We'll definitely share this place with everyone we know and can't wait to be back. Tammy was also a gracious host! Thanks for sharing your beautiful lodge with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nate S.

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

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

Erik W.

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

Pure Perfection

Can't say enough about how perfect this property is. Held a small reunion with high school and college friends. Amazing kitchen, plenty of rooms and beds, and so much space for games indoor and out. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric A., Lakeville

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

Annual gathering

Awesome property, the pictures don’t show how truly beautiful and well appointed this place is. Been trying different spots for our gathering for years and think we have found our new home. Really nice bedding/towels and furniture made it feel like home. Everything you could need for cooking and cleaning and dining provided. Seriously the best place we have found. Thanks Tammy !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great for Groups

The lodge was a great place for our group of 14. It is very spacious and nicely appointed. Everything was very clean and there were a lot of unexpected little extras that added to our stay. The layout is nice with different gathering areas throughout and we appreciated the main level bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. We loved the commercial kitchen, the firepit and the volleyball setup. Everyone had a lovely weekend and I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a group getaway. Thanks, Tammy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

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

Tammy B., Xenia, Ohio USA

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

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