Close to Afton Alps*Beautiful Nature Retreat

Afton Alps neighborhood.Pilgrims Roost Guest Room #1 On Bluffs of the majestic St. Croix River with a Million Dollar view from every window, patio and deck. Looking for a Writers Retreat? Perfect for Hikers, Bikers, Birders and Fishermen and Fisherwomen, Boaters (we have our own dock), Nature-Lovers, weekend get-aways, and in winter SKiers, Snowboarders and Snow-shoers and retreats. We are located right off the St. CroixTrail and the MRT(Minnesota River Trail) between Hastings and Afton Alps . Looking to ski at Afton Alps? Here at Pilgrims Roost I have 2 Private Guest Rooms both w/ their own B’s. They can be rented as one for fun get-togethers w/ family or friends. Or rented separately. Guest room 1 has gas fireplace and w/d.(Listed as *Retreat-Like QuaintSt. CroixRiverHouse) Guest Room 2 is listed as BirdWatchersSpotOnTheSt.Croix. Each has its own listing. Both share the decks and patio's. And in the summer the dock. At this covid time, I am only taking one booking at a time as to not have guests share common spaces. Most guest tell me it is rather retreat-like and I am fully vaccinated as well You will be welcomed through the front door of Pilgrims Roost after which you may use your own private entrance w/keyless entry for coming and going. There is private parking. Be aware there are steps and some are rustic. I'm an in-house host and live with my lovely Bailey, a 4 year old German Shepherd and CAT, an orange tabby.I love meeting and interacting w/guests but am totally respectful of guests privacy needs and will tailor your experience to suit your preferences. This warm and rustic location is only 28 mins from MSP, a 5 minute drive from Afton Alps(its close enough as the crow flies, that we can hear the snow jets),Afton State Park, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park Boat Launch (3miles)and the marvelous Carpenter Nature Center(5 miles).Grab dinner up in Afton only a short drive away. Stillwater or Hudson about half an hour north are great "foodie"locations these days or go down river into Prescot for some antiquing or gallery hopping and great dining on the Rivers. This is a rather remote area so you will need your own (Website hidden by Airbnb) bus lines and regrettably no Lyft or Uber, yet. Although Uber will bring you to this location from MSP. There are some rustic steps between parking and private entrances.