Big Barn Mow

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Spring Valley, MN
  • Root River
    18 min walk
  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
    10 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic
    47 min drive
  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    33 min drive

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About the area

Spring Valley

Located in Spring Valley, this farm stay is within a 15-minute drive of Root River and Forestville Mystery Cave State Park. .This farm stay is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Forestville State Park Office and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Ed's Museum.

What's nearby

  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park - 10 min drive
  • Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery - 20 min drive
  • Deer Creek Speedway - 21 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 46 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stellar 181 Taphouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rack's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Big Barn Mow

We offer the DESIRABLE DOZEN: 1. Staying in a beautiful 1918 Farm House 2. Staying in a cool 1880 Barn Mow 3. Canoeing 4. Fishing 5. Campfires along the creek 6. Hayrides over the Oak Savannah hills and pastures on the 400 acres 7. Biking on the asphalt regional bike trails that pass through the farm 8. Hunting 9. Grilling Angus Beef raising on our farm 10. There are 400 acres for your pets to enjoy 11. Touring around on the JD Gator side by side (Like a golf Cart) 12. Staying at the Farm Cabin
The space
This is a quiet farm setting with wonderful natural beauty. Yes it is a rare and fun 1880 barn mow. Webster's dictionary defines a haymow as, "A mow especially of or for hay storage generally located in the upper aspect of a barn." That is what is clearly described in out listing. The mow has actual real hay on one side of the mow that we store there and then transport to the animals to eat outside in the winter. There is a kitchen, shower, hot and cold water and a flush toilet less than a football field away. There is water and electricity in the barn as well as beds, Wi- FI, table, lamp and chairs. There is a 2 wrung step ladder at one access and a walk in door that a wheelchair can get through at the other door. No birds live in the barn but an occasional sparrow can fly in. However, they never bite. There are no cows in the barn under the mow. However, since we are a working farm that actually produces food for people to eat and jobs for economic development, cattle and goats are on pastures not too far from the barn. Cows do still moo on occasion and bath less frequently that I would like. Nearly all barn mows have a hole in the floor that people use to toss the hay down below to take outside to the animals. We do cover the opening for safety when people stay. We also have an 1918 farmhouse listing on vrbo with less rustic accommodations that may better suite folks that are not interested in the fun and historic experience of staying in the mow of a barn built 15 years after the civil war. We offer the DESIRABLE DOZEN: 1. Staying in a beautiful 1918 Farm House 2. Staying in a cool 1880 Barn Mow 3. Canoeing 4. Fishing 5. Campfires along the creek 6. Hayrides over the Oak Savannah hills and pastures on the 400 acres 7. Biking on the asphalt regional bike trails that pass through the farm 8. Hunting 9. Grilling Angus Beef raising on our farm 10. There are 400 acres for your pets to enjoy 11. Touring around on the JD Gator side by side (Like a golf Cart) 12. Staying at the Farm Cabin I have been a faculty member for both the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin teaching farm management. I am expanding our business into agri-tourism with my 6 kids and we want to do a good job providing farm and environmental education and fun experiences for people. Come and enjoy!
Guest access
There are 400 acres of fun and free parking.
We are 30 minutes from Rochester, MN (Mayo Clinic) and 10 minutes from Forrestville State Park.!
Other things to note
Angus beef can be purchased and eaten at the farm or taken home.
contact property owner to make arrangements for more than one pet.
A kitchen makes it easy to prepare your meals. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination.
This smoke-free farm stay offers wheelchair access.

Property manager

Dan Miller

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Big Barn Mow Reviews

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8.0

Very good

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Reviews

8/10 Good

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is as listed. It is a fully operational farm so keep that in mind. We went up for a race weekend @ Deer creek speedway. Does offer amenities including washer, dryer, toaster, stove/oven, and refrigerator. Pull out sofa along with some cots. Shower and toilet, it is also equipped with ac/heat. Does have a barn available ( more or less camping ). Would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024