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The Hen House Retreat - A Comfortable Place to Roost
Highland, MN

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Traveled with partner
Was quiet for the most part except the dogs next door liked to bark about 6-6:30 am, which woke me up.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hen House Retreat
We had fun finding all the chicken items in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gretchen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway Mini-retreat
Cozy, loved the chicken decor throughout the house. We were very impressed with how much was provided and all the little extras...chocolates at the bedside, toiletries, etc. A couple of us have issues with stairs and wished there was a railing all the way up. It was a perfect place for the fellowship and sharing time we spent together plus not far from the tourist activities we wanted to do. Mostly we were there to just relax and get refreshed. If we're ever in the area again, I know where we'll stay! Thanks for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends of 30 + year's annual getaway ✨️
We had a wonderful time!!!!!! Super great home, plenty of room, and the owner had thought of evey extra you might need. Thanks for a great retreat for 4 friends who don't get to connect as often as they would've liked 😊 A great place to reconnect. Thanks for our new wonderful memories!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out of the busy towns, very nice and quiet. Many small towns within a short distance to travel to. We enjoyed our time there to visit, play games travel to shop or get a bite to eat. Very relaxing loved sitting on the front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
We enjoyed the quiet country setting. The setup was perfect for our crafting. Couldnt get the TV to work but we didnt have a lot of time for that anyways. Thanks Chris for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Retreat
This property was set up perfectly for crafting or whatever your thing may be! Our group of three loved the large tables where we sat each night with our projects. Very cute place with everything you need. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway
Had a very relaxing time the The Hen House. Did a Girls Getaway went on an Amish Tour it was great. Enjoyed the tour guide he had a lot of information. Enjoy the baked good, Rug, Jam, Baskets at Families we stopped at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property, quiet location. Just what we needed.
N/a
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy crafting
We enjoyed our stay at the cozy Hen House. The 5 of us each had enough space to work on our craft projects. The kitchen was just right for prepping meals and chatting around the table. The bedrooms were cute and the beds comfy. We will be adding the Hen House to our list of crafting retreat options!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of space to craft
We enjoyed our stay. Lots of room for our crafting needs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for peace and quiet.
The Hen House is a great place to relax, spend time with family, work on projects, and explore the Bluff Country of Southeast Minnesota. The theme and decor are perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister Retreat
This was such a nice house. Well stick. It is clean, convenient and we enjoyed the fire pit. Five sisters rented the house. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Getaway
It is an older home, but we felt very comfortable staying there. It was a great place to return to after a day of siteseeing in the area. The house is well cared for and the owner made us feel very welcomed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shivaun F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom and daughters extended weekend
The Hen House, located in a quiet neighborhood but close enough to other towns and attractions, has ample room to relax so you won’t feel like you are crowded. The living room area is comfortably divided by furniture and is spacious allowing some to read, watch a movie, or visit, while others can play cards, put together puzzles or projects. We were surprised to see all the amenities, extras, and the kitchen is well supplied and roomy. Chris has thought of everything. We forgot a couple things and Chris was kind enough to help us out. Nice porch area for morning coffee or take in the stars in the evening. We ran out of time to cook up some smores in the firepit area. The little chocolates by the bedside were fun and thoughtful. The house was clean and ready for us. Property owner responded to our questions and we enjoyed our interactions with Chris.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway
Was traveling with my mother and sister. It provided a great place to have some quiet time, work on quilt and art projects, and read. Took a quick trip to Decorah. Lovely place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
The Hen House is such a fun place to spend time with sisters or girlfriend!. Chris was very accommodating and has thought of every detail to make the stay enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marvin John K., Homosassa, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great house!
I can't say enough about this refurbished older home! There is so much attention to detail, and it's so cozy and welcoming! All 4 of us can't wait to come back for a visit! Thank you, Chris!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gilmore county
Close to great bike trail. Very comfortable large home. We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the grid and peaceful paradise
This was a girls getaway...wanting to be in a peaceful, quiet area with beautiful nature, but yet not too far from a town with groceries, gas, etc. This place hit it all. Charming, rustic house. Owner thought of everything, right down to chocolates by the bed. We couldn't have asked for a better place to get away! Thanks Hen House, we had an absolute blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

becky c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Henhouse worth clucking about
House was very clean. Ability to hang out on the front porch during the morning and the fire pit in the evening was outstanding. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Harry A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very nice rural house.
There's a reason it's called the Hen House. If you love hens and quiet you'll be in heaven. Anywhere you look there're hens. When you step outside youll hear the rmorning roosters.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2022
Harry just emailed me and stated: "I just received the review I wrote. I noticed that I left the star rating at 1/5. That was a mistake. It should have been a 5/5."

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend getaway
It was a great space to relax and enjoy each others company. Very clean and spacious. Location 15 min to town. Beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful Family Fall Stay
Chris has thought of every detail to ensure that guests have a perfect stay. She had great recommendations for us, which really made for a no-stress vacation with a toddler (which is saying something!). Finding chickens in the house provided hours of entertainment for our 1.5yr old. We are counting down until our next return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anita l.

Liked: Cleanliness
cute and quiet
the back yard fire pit was a huge hit. relaxing place. yard was perfect for meals outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly
5 stayed comfortably and all were refreshed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Stay
Nice Cozy retreat for groups. Everything you need. A very quiet place to spend a few nights away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 Daughters
Liked the well stocked kitchen and bathrooms. Attention to detail. Homey (not Homely!!). We were 4 sisters (no brothers) so we really enjoyed going to Four Daughters Winery. Also enjoyed walking around Lanesboro and checking out the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lois W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister weekend fun
I spent the weekend at the Hen House with my sisters and we had a lot of fun resting, talking, crafting, eating & in general making ourselves right at home!! Everything in the house was clean & ready for us to just come in and get busy having fun! Thank you for letting us stay at your place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kathryn h., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends around the table
Great property for friends gathering from around the Midwest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vikki B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
Our family had a lovely and relaxing stay. The front porch was nice in the morning with coffee. We enjoyed the fire pit and had s’mores while watching the fireflies. The owner went above and beyond to make our stay special, we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five Clucks for The Hen House
We really enjoyed our stay here. Twice the Amish cruised past in their buggies. The town of Highland is quiet, The Hen House next door to a historic Lutheran church. It's about fifteen minutes outside of Lanesboro, so you're getting the full country experience here, including fireflies flickering over the corn fields while you roast marshmallows at the firepit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L., Duluth MN,

Liked: Cleanliness
The most welcoming house!
The property was perfect for a girls' weekend getaway. Everything is well stocked, the host was fantastic to work with, and the home was adorable. The front porch is a wonderful place to gather in the evenings and all of the extra thoughtful touches made it very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Very comfortable and clean. Everything we needed for a fun stay.

10/10 Excellent

Noel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay. Very clean
Clean, quiet, comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Place to Retreat
Perfect for your crafting group, church group, or family with access to Lanesboro area delights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nora L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable
We came for a hiking trip and didn't do any crafts. The place is set up so well I would love to come back with crafting friends. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Biking in Lanesboro
We had a nice relaxing time at the Henhouse. Hope to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
The house is quaint and clean! Chris thought of everything to make our stay perfect. We felt at home and relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing vacation
Lovely house, good amenities. Excellent location for cycling. Would recommend having one double bed in house. Overall a really nice break in the countryside

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Country gem!
Great place to stay because of the peaceful and gorgeous countryside in southeastern MN!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda H., Cashton WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Will be back, we loved The Hen House! Spend our days relaxing, crafting, and friend time!! Great tiny burb in the middle of hills and valleys! Peaceful and Safe!!! Chris is great to rent from!

10/10 Excellent

Bridget G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
What a wonderful home. It was equipped with EVERYTHING we needed for a nice family get away. We were able to drive the short 10 minute drive into Lanesboro to ride the amazing bike paths and tube down the Root River. Thank you for a wonderful retreat to social distance in! This property is a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Spent a long weekend here with my sisters and loved every minute of it! The house is adorable and has everything you could want. Would definitely make a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S., St Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy relaxation!
What a cozy space! It was perfect for our relaxing weekend! So much attention to every detail. We would love to come again!

8/10 Good

Larry A., minneapolis Mn.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Had a bike trip good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karla M., Forest Lake, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for relaxation.
Everything was wonderful. Chris is an excellent host, the house is exactly how it is listed and very cute. Your old home feel. All of the amenities were great. There was five of us and we all had plenty of room. We went into Lanesboro and saw a play on Friday night which was fabulous. "Boeing, Boeing". Saturday enjoyed the bike trails (rented bikes) did a little shopping came back and relaxed, showered and then went into dinner at the Old Village Inn Restaurant which I would highly recommend. (Reservations recommended). Then to end the evening we enjoyed a bonfire. It was a wonderful weekend. Thanks for your hospitality Chris!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beth L., Eden Valley

Liked: Cleanliness
Was everything the listing said it would be.
Thank you for the nice stay

10/10 Excellent

Christian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay near Lanesboro and Root River Valley
We loved the Hen House! It is very spacious and cozy. Chris has a great love for details, giving the house a very unique touch. In addition it comes with all amenities you could wish for, a fully equipped kitchen and a neat fire pit on the backyard. The property is conveniently located near the towns of Lanesboro and Preston. Chris is a great host and responds very quickly to requests. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019