Nestled on 40 acres, Stonehaven's Gatekeeper cottage offers a serene retreat with a natural gas stone fireplace and full kitchen. The sleeping loft features a Queen bed while the lower level has an additional bedroom and walk-out french doors to the patio area. Explore Tuscobia Lake via paddle boat, canoe, kayak or rowboat.
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Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Stonehaven Cottages - "The Gatekeeper Cottage"
The "Gatekeeper" cottage is our first cottage here at Stonehaven. It has a beautiful natural gas stone fireplace in the living room and a Full size sofa sleeper, full kitchen, full bath on the main floor. The sleeping loft has a Queen bed and a half bath. (Need to be able to climb ladder stairs to lofted bedroom). A spiral staircase leads you down to the lower level which has an additional bedroom with a Queen bed, full bathroom, and also a Queen sofa sleeper in the extra living room space. The lower level also has a walk out french door to the patio and campfire area. Patio will not be completed until late summer, or early fall. :)
The space Apple maps is accurate for getting to Stonehaven Cottages, but google maps is still in the process of placing our address correctly on their system. Our cottage is smoke free. If you smoke, you are welcome to smoke outside on our porch that wraps around the entire front of the cottage or anywhere outdoors where the smoke does not affect others. Fireworks of any type are strictly forbidden on the property.
The Lake Tuscobia Lake is a beautiful spring fed wilderness lake. During the summer months most of the lake is very weedy and is best suited for canoeing, row boats, and kayaks. The north end of the lake however, is 24 feet deep with much less weeds, and our guests are able to take a mile or so pontoon ride down to that end and swim off of the pontoon. The lake itself is visible from the front porch of the cottage, but it is about a quarter mile walk to our dock area. There are also several campfire areas that overlook the lake for our guests to enjoy.
Guest access Guests have the entire cottage to themselves and can also use any of our hiking trails and campfire areas throughout the 40 acre property. We have a complementary paddle boat, canoes, Kayaks and rowboats that can be used on Tuscobia Lake by any of our guests. We also have a pontoon for rent. $25/hour, $75/4 hour, $125/full day, and $500/week.
Interaction with guests As owners, we are living on the property so if you need anything, we are just a phone call away. One of us is available almost 100% of the time.
Other things to note Regular pricing is $175.00 per night on weekends (Fri. and Sat.) and $150.00 per night on week nights (Sun. -Thurs.). Saturday nights the noise from the Rice Lake Speedway can be heard. The speedway is out a mile away and the level of noise varies based on the wind direction.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
On a lake
Things to do
Boat
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Absolutely NO FIREWORKS will be permitted on the property!
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Located in Rice Lake, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Northern Star Theatre and Barron County Historical Society Pioneer Village Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Turtleback Golf Club and Rolling Oaks Golf Course. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling. Visit our Rice Lake travel guide
Is Stonehaven Cottages - "The Gatekeeper Cottage" pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stonehaven Cottages - "The Gatekeeper Cottage"?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stonehaven Cottages - "The Gatekeeper Cottage"?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Stonehaven Cottages - "The Gatekeeper Cottage" located?
Situated on a lake, this cottage is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Rice Lake City Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rice Lake Public Library and Northern Star Theatre. Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake and Shudlick Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Stonehaven Cottages - "The Gatekeeper Cottage" Reviews
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We have stayed at many places, this is the first one where the pictures don't do justice to the home. It was a beautiful place to stay, with a beautiful setting to walk around in.
This was the second time we had a friend meet-up/getaway in the Gatekeepers Cottage... it is just so lovely and well appointed. The hiking trails are so nice to get out and enjoy the birds and lake views. We loved using the grill and fire pit, not amenities. You can sit and watch birds in the front porch forever. Ted & Lori are so friendly and attentive, a very warm and welcoming stay overall.
Teresa D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
MICHAEL
8 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We thoroughly enjoyed our time spent at the Gatekeeper Cottage. It was quiet, clean, & had everything we needed. We will definitely return sometime when there's not snow on the ground! We left feeling rested & relaxed!
I had my bachelorette party here and it was perfect! So relaxing, checkin and checkout was a breeze. The cottage has everything we needed and more! We truly didnt want to leave by the end of the weekend. Thank you, Lori and Ted!
The Gatekeepers Cottage was fabulous! It was even better then what the pictures showed. Such a great use of all the space and beautifully decorated. The owners checked in on us shortly after arrival to see if there was anything we needed and to point out the different activities available to us. We enjoyed taking the kayaks out and hanging out on the front porch. We would definitely stay here again - possibly in the winter after learning that the snowmobile trails are just across the road.
We stayed two nights on an atv trip. Cabin is really unique especially for kiddos. they loved the loft and spiral staircase. We made good use of the walking trails on the property and the fire pit out back. Kitchen was well stocked and whole place was warm and cozy. Hit some peak fall color and got some great pics down by the lake. We will be returning! Cabin right on the atv trail!
Girls weekend at the cottage was amazing! Ted and Lori were so helpful and kind. And the cottage was beautiful, we slept comfortably for the 6 of us. They have everything you need and more, with instructions for whatever you could think to ask about. We went out on the lake and it was very peaceful, beautiful weekend for weather wise. Loved that there were bathrooms and bedrooms on every floor. Decor was amazing, and kitchen was stocked well. Overall an amazing property! Would book again 😁
Cottage was beautiful and clean. The upstairs bedroom is not ideal due to the ladder and the room gets very warm even with a/c set at a comfortable level. I will say the owners have everything you need there for you. If enjoying the lake is what you desire then this may not be the place for you as the algae on the lake was thick as carpet. Cottage is very quaint with all the refurbished antiques. Overall, a nice place to stay.
Amazing interior and decor; comfy beds and setup; environment outdoors was pleasant. Boats & access were a bit disappointing with lack of access to the water.
We loved our time at this cabin! Super cute and a lot of fun for the kids. Deceptively close to town also! Wish we would’ve been able to stay a bit longer to enjoy the lake - next time!! The hosts were super friendly and communicative. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to be able to cook. The coffee pot with creamer / sugar was a really sweet touch as well.
One of the best places we’ve ever stayed at, love all the craftsmanship details all throughout this place, very unique for sure, you won’t see another one like this!!
My wife and I loved this cozy cabin. It had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. We enjoyed having access to the lake and appreciated being out in nature while still being a short drive to town. We’ll definitely be back!
My husband and I came for the weekend to celebrate our anniversary. Tim and Lori were so kind and very attentive to your needs! We plan to come and stay another time when we have more days off to explore! Thank you for an amazing stay!