The Writers Cabin

Welcome to the writers cabin. Tucked away in the woods behind an 1890’s farmhouse and bordering the Saint Croix River. The cabin has a sleeping loft with a queen memory foam mattress and cozy bedding. Two burner propane cooktop and pump sink along with all you need to cook. Hike the half mile down to the river and explore nearby Taylor’s falls. Sit out under the stars by the campfire, cozy up in the sleeping loft, and enjoy a quiet getaway in the beautiful Saint croix River valley. The Writers Cabin is a small pine cabin with a sleeping loft with a queen sized memory foam bed, built in sofa that doubles as another single bed (bring your own bedding if you intend to use the sofa for sleeping), and a built in dining area. The loft is accessible by a very sturdy steel and wood ladder but we ask that you choose to use it is at your own risk. There is a guard rail in the loft for safety. There is a two burner propane cooktop, as well as a pump sink (water can be heated with the tea kettle) for doing dishes or water, and the kitchen is equipped with basic cooking pans and knives, as well as dishes and utensils. The cabin is solar powered. There is a propane gas wood stove fireplace that keeps the cabin cozy in the colder months. We supply fans in the summer. Tea kettle, French press, coffee and tea and salt and pepper are provided. Guests can pull directly up to the cabin and park right by it. The river is just a 1/2 mile hike down with a portion of the hike that has a steeper incline on the river at back up. Think stair climber! There is a federal campground at the river as well with picnic tables, fire pits, toilets and water access in the warmer months. Sand beach is off to the left once you reach the river. We will give you as much privacy as you want! We do enjoy meeting guests if the opportunity arises. We are close by if you need anything during your stay such as more firewood or a water refill. Note: The cabin sits behind our farmhouse and there is another listing “wilder bell tent” on our land as well. Both feel very private and we will respect your privacy during your stay. Wilder bell tent can be booked in addition to the writers cabin for a fun group option! Note: This is essentially an off the grid cabin... solar powered, compositing toilet, pump sink. Fans are provided but no ac. No WiFi, but you could use a hotspot. We have a decent signal here. Note: There are no window coverings in the cabin, this is on purpose to let as much light in as possible. The windows face the river valley and the woods provide their own privacy! But please be mindful if this is something you won’t be comfortable with. Note: We do not have a lock on the door currently. Again, if that would be a concern, it’s not the listing for you. It’s extremely safe and secure here. Note: Our farmhouse and land borders federal land and the river, and we are also off of a road that will generate some noise... more so when the tourist season picks up in the river valley. We ask that guests remain on the road to the river on the map and don’t trespass on our neighbors land to the east and to the north. We do have dogs and chickens at our farm. We ask that dog owners keep their dogs away from the chicken coop and run area. We do allow well behaved dogs. Please let us know at the time you request your booking if you will be bringing a dog. The dog fee is $50 per dog and will be charged after booking and we ask that it is paid before check out. Please keep dogs off furniture and be mindful of wiping muddy paws. We suggest bringing a dog bed for furry friends since the loft isn’t very dog friendly. Please leash or stake your dog and keep them away from the chickens. We had a chicken “accident” once with a dog that got loose. 😬 Frequently Asked questions: What’s the bathroom situation? There is a composting toilet with the cabin. We ask that you add pine shavings to the bucket in the toilet. Composting bags can be tied off and placed in the container by the outhouse as needed. I highly recommend a dip in the river to rinse off! The water is clean and refreshing. Once you reach the river, follow the path that leads to the left to access the larger sand beach. The Saint Croix river is an extremely clean river. The current is safe at the beach but please don’t try to swim across the river. Swimming is at your own risk as the current can be unpredictable. Please wear life jackets if you are not a strong swimmer. “Can I check in early?” I do my best to accommodate early check ins, but if the cabin is booked back to back I may not be able to. “Do you rent kayaks or canoes?” We don't rent, but there are some great places nearby that do! We highly recommend getting out on or in the river! “Can you recommend places to visit or to eat?” Please check the local guide that is inside the cabin for places to eat, drink, shop and local attractions! I love giving local recommendations! Please ask me if there is something specific you want a recommendation on! “Is there water in the cabin?” Yes, there is water in the pump sink for doing dishes. We ask that guests wash their own dishes and pots and pans etc. before checking out. “Is there electricity?” The cabin is solar powered. Keep in mind the battery can only provide a certain amount of electricity. Keep this in mind when plugging in devices or leaving fans or lights on. “Can I bring my dog?” We do accept well behaved dogs! There is a $50 per dog fee. Please keep dogs away from chickens. Our dogs Winnie and Willow will likely greet them. Our dogs are very friendly. “Is there a campfire area?” Yes, we do have a campfire area and we supply wood for it. Keep in mind its not and all you can burn situation. Please burn only what you need. But we will refill wood for you if needed! “Is there a fridge?” No fridge in the cabin, so we recommend just packing your food in a cooler. One can be supplied if you don't have one. “Is there river access?” Yes, there is a map to the river inside the cabin. It’s a half mile hike down with a steep incline on the way back up. Totally worth it. But you will have to work for it! There is a campground at the river called “eagles nest” that has picnic tables, fire rings, bathrooms and a water source. The campground is maintained only in season. The Sand beach is off the left once you reach the river follow the path to the left and you’ll find it.