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

Find your group’s happy place at this customizable retreat surrounded by nature. Cozy up by the fireplace or gather around a firepit under starry skies.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Onamia, this lodge is in a rural area. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mille Lacs Indian Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ivan Jindra Memorial Wildlife Management Area and Onamia Lake Wildlife Management Area. Motor boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby. Visit our Onamia travel guide
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Onamia, MN

What's nearby

  • Onamia Town Hall
    10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Onamia City Hall
    10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Lake Onamia
    10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Mille Lacs Health System Hospital
    10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
    15 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cedarwood Family Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • BayView Bar & Grill
    21 min drive
  • Onamia Veteran's Club
    14 min drive
  • Taco John's
    17 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/game room are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Barbecue grills, a billiards/pool table, and books
  • Outdoor furniture, a video library, and games
Room features
All guestrooms at A Place in the woods........ include thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Children's dinnerware and children's books
  • 3.5 bathrooms with showers and shower/tub 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
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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 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 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Palli L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with so many things to do indoor and outdoors. We had such a great time with a family of 30. We will definitely be back. And Tammy was an awesome host, super responsive and such a nice lady.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tammy was great! House was perfect for 17 guys. Great fire pit outside. Plenty of cooking space and seating for us all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita A.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tammy is a great host and the property is awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and incredible host. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We got together for our annual friends vacation and we loved this home. It was the perfect setting for our group and we had so much fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Amazing location

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Great lodge for large groups!

Very clean and was perfect for our fantasy football draft! Tammy was great and very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020