Extremely private wooded getaway nestled deep in the woods overlooking the Wood River, about an hour drive from the Twin Cities & 1.5 miles from the St Croix River. With many modern touches, it's still very much a cabin. Relax on the wood deck on top of the ravine or in the large screen porch. Get cozy by the wood-stove, the new sauna, fire-pit or swim in the river. Enjoy total seclusion or visit many local restaurants & parks with great hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, birding, and skiing. The space A long winding driveway leads to a wonderfully secluded hidden get-away set in 16.5 acres of private forested land with a river and several small streams. There is ample parking close by, enough for severals cars and even space for a trailer to turn around. The modern, two bedroom cabin has a clean and relaxing feel with a quiet sense of peacefulness coming from the surrounding woods and sound of the Wood River below. It has a fully equipped kitchen with gas range, full bath with shower, an open dining and living room with wood-burning stove (firewood provided), a large 4K UHD TV with Netflix and an eclectic collection of DVDs. You'll also enjoy a high quality stereo system with Bluetooth streaming and a wide assortment of CDs. The cabin can be a great place to get some work done too, with reliable high-speed fiber-optic wireless, many comfy places to sit and work inside and out. A new central air-conditioning and high-efficiency gas heat system provides year round comfort no matter what the temperature outside. You can also fire up the indoor wood stove for the warmth and romance of a cozy fire (firewood provided)! The large master bedroom has a luxurious queen bed prepared with organic linens, an adjustable ceiling fan and storage for clothes and personal items. The second bedroom has 2 comfortable beds, a twin and full, made with organic linens, a ceiling fan, HDTV with DVD player and storage for personal items. The ultra-clean bathroom features a new ultra-modern high-end Kohler toilet and there is an new extra large 90 gallon eco-friendly hot water heater so you will never run out of hot water! The large screen porch has a breakfast table, a quiet lounge area and a super comfy double papasan couch, perfect for napping or cuddling... A wooden deck right outside the living room has comfy Adirondack chairs (made from recycled plastic), a teak dining table with 4 chairs and a beautiful view of the steep ravine down to the pristine Wood River. There is also a large Weber gas grill on the deck. Enjoy the custom built free-standing wood-fired sauna with its own changing room. Firewood provided. We have filled the cabin with original art work (no generic crap!), sculpture and hand-made pottery so you can surround yourself with beauty as you immerse your soul in nature. Guest access Guests will have total privacy and seclusion with access to the whole house and 16 acre wooded property above the Wood River. You can walk the steep ravine (we have added steps and ropes to guide you) down to the pristine Wood River and several small streams on our property that feed it. Swim or play in the river (it's not deep but has a strong current), relax on it's shore, walk our trails, or have a bonfire by the cabin or down by the river. Feel free to explore our beautifully forested land extending across the river as there are no other units or other guests on this property and no houses within sight. You will have the whole house, sauna building and all the grounds to yourself! Other things to note ENVIRONMENTAL: We are committed to high standards including: – Electricity is produced by solar and wind farms, bought from our local electric co-op – All cleaning supplies used are natural, non-toxic, fragrance and dye free – All paper products used are 100% recycled, to save trees – All non-toxic paints and finishes used wherever possible – All sheets and most bedding is organic cotton – We encourage recycling and composting by providing bins Your host Doug owns another very unique Airbnb cabin, the Trade River Retreat Center, just 7 miles South that is very popular on Airbnb with rave reviews. This remote setting is perfect for solo retreats and romantic couples getaways.