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IF THE DATES SHOW AVAILABLE ON THE CALENDAR YOU CAN CALL OR EMAIL THE CONTACT INFO ON THAT PAGE. WE WILL RESPOND SHORTLY TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY AND THE RATES FOR YOUR REQUESTED DATE(S). WE HAVE A TWO NIGHT MINIMUM AND A FOUR NIGHT MAXIMUM STAY. WE WILL CONSIDER REQUESTS THAT FALL OUTSIDE THESE PARAMETERS ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER MONTHS. WE ASK THAT YOU CHECK-IN NO EARLIER THAN NOON AND CHECKOUT BY 11AM THE FOLLOWING DAY. DEPENDING ON OUR BOOKING SCHEDULE WE WILL BE FLEXIBLE IF WE ARE ABLE. CANCELATIONS OF 3 BUSINESS DAYS OR MORE WILL BE FULLY REFUNDED. LESS THAN 3 BUSINESS DAYS WILL BE 50% REFUNDED.
OUR LOFT IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT 4 ADULTS COMFORTABLY. WE HAVE TWO QUEEN BEDS, A QUEEN SOFA SLEEPER AND A QUEEN FUTON. AT PRESENT WE DO NOT ALLOW ANY MORE THAN 4 GUESTS. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IF YOU ATTEMPT TO BRING IN ADDITIONAL GUESTS.
DOGS – CUYUNA IS A DOG FRIENDLY COMMUNITY AND THERE ARE MANY TRAILS FOR YOU TO ENJOY WITH YOUR CANINE. WE ALLOW UP TO 1 DOG (NOT NEGOTIABLE) IN THE LOFT WITH YOU AND ANY GUESTS. IF YOU WILL BE BIKING ALL DAY AND NEED TO LEAVE YOUR DOG IN THE LOFT WE REQUEST THAT YOU BRING A KENNEL FOR HIM/HER. THIS HOWEVER IS NOT ENCOURAGED. IF YOU HAVE A GUEST THAT WILL BE WITH THE DOG WHILE YOU ARE OUT BIKING, THIS IS IDEAL. SHOULD YOU LEAVE A DOG KENNELED AND IT CREATES A DISTURBANCE WHILE YOU ARE AWAY, WE WILL ASK THAT THE DOG NOT BE LEFT IN THE LOFT UNATTENDED FOR THE REMAINDER OF YOUR STAY. WE REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL $20/DAY FOR YOUR CANINE COMPANION.
USE OF OUR DOCK ON RABBIT LAKE WILL BE DEPENDENT ON OUR SCHEDULES AND PLANNED USE. IF APPROVED BY US, YOU MAY SWIM FISH OR PADDLEBOARD OFF THE DOCK AND SHORELINE. WE ENCOURAGE A REFRESHING JUMP IN THE LAKE AFTER A LONG DAY OF BIKING AND VERY LIKELY THIS WON’T BE AN ISSUE BUT SHOULD IT BE A BUSY WEEKEND FOR OUR FAMILY UP THERE WE MAY ASK THAT YOU COORDINATE SCHEDULES WITH US.
WE WON’T ALLOW YOU TO BRING IN A BOAT AND TRAILER. YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN PADDLE BOARDS AND KAYAKS – IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE THEM DOWN BY THE DOCK, WE HAVE SPACE FOR THEM DURING YOUR STAY. WE ALSO HAVE TWO PADDLEBOARDS THAT YOU MAY USE IF THEY AREN’T ALREADY IN USE.
YES, OUTSIDE THE ENTRANCE TO THE LOFT IS A PICNIC AREA, A BIKE CLEANING STATION AND A GRILL ALL FOR YOUR USE DURING YOUR STAY. WE HAVE A FULL KITCHEN IN THE LOFT, BUT SOMETIMES NOTHING BEATS A GRILLED STEAK, BRATWURST, OR VEGIE BURGER AFTER A LONG DAY OF EXERCISE. WHATEVER SUITS YOUR FANCY.
WE POLITELY ASK YOU TO CLEAN UP THE GRILL AND SURROUNDING AREA BY THE END OF YOUR DAY. THIS HELPS KEEP THE UNINVITED GUESTS, BLACK BEARS, AT BAY.
OUR LOFT HAS A PRIVATE SECURED ENTRANCE WITH A LOCKER ROOM TO STORE ALL YOUR OUTDOOR GEAR ESPECIALLY YOUR BIKES. THE LOCKER ROOM CAN EASILY ACCOMMODATE 4+ BIKES. WE ASK THAT BIKES NOT BE BROUGHT UPSTAIRS INTO THE LOFT. THE LOCKER ROOM IS SECURED AND MONITORED WITH A NEST.
THE LOFT HAS A DEDICATED HOLDING TANK SYSTEM AND AS SUCH WE HAVE ELECTED TO NOT PROVIDE LAUNDRY FACILITIES. THERE ARE CLOTHES DRYING RACKS AVAILABLE AND INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FAUCETS YOU CAN USE TO RINSE YOUR ATHLETIC GEAR. CROSBY HAS A NICE LAUNDROMAT OPEN 8AM – 10PM DAILY SHOULD YOU NEED IT.
DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF YOUR VEHICLE(S) WE CAN ACCOMMODATE 2 VEHICLES IN THE DRIVEWAY. PARKING ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF THE LOFT IS CLOSE EASY AND PERMITTED BY THE CITY.
NO. HOWEVER, WE ARE ONLY .7 MILES TO THE TRAIL HEAD OF CRUSER’S KETTLE BY WAY OF A DIRT ROAD. WE ARE 1.5 MILES TO THE CUYUNA CONNECTORS ALSO BY WAY OF DIRT ROADS. IT MAKES FOR AN EXCELLENT LEG WARM UP BEFORE HITTING THE MILES OF SINGLE TRACK STARTING WITH THE YAWKEY UNIT. WE RECOMMEND A STOP AT THE WOODTICK IN FOR A CELEBRATORY BEVERAGE ON YOUR WAY BACK TO THE LOFT.
IF YOU WANT TO DRIVE TO THE OTHER TRAILHEADS, CONSIDER PURCHASING A MN PARKS PASS IN ADVANCE AS THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO PARK FREE AT ANY OF THE TRAILHEADS IN THE SYSTEM FOR A FULL YEAR. DAY PASSES CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED.
WE HAVE STARLINK INTERNET SERVICE WHICH PROVIDES AMPLE BANDWIDTH FOR ALL YOUR COMPUTING, VIRTUAL MEETING, AND SMART DEVICE NEEDS. THE LOFT HAS A LARGE SMART TV YOU CAN USE. IT’S ROKU ENABLED, YOU WILL NEED TO USE YOUR OWN LOGINS TO ACCESS CONTENT.
THERE ARE SEVERAL RENTAL STORES FOR BIKES, KAYAKS AND MORE IN THE CUYUNA AREA. WE SUGGEST YOU RESERVE IN ADVANCE IF YOU ARE COMING DURING THE BUSY SUMMER MONTHS.
THE TRAILS ARE GROOMED FOR SNOWSHOEING AND FAT TIRE BIKING – THE CONDITIONS OF COURSE ARE DEPENDENT ON MOTHER NATURE. GIVE US A CALL OR CHECK OUT THE WEBSITES FOR TRAIL CONDITIONS. HIKING, ICE FISHING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, AND SNOWMOBILING ARE POPULAR WINTER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA.