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to Ches Mar Farm

Excelsior, Minnesota · On Minnewashta Park
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Stay with us on Ches Mar Farm

Coming from our guide? This is the house we told you about. Both halves are on Airbnb, so pick the one that fits and book it there.

Our home is two stays: the upper home and the walkout lower level, right beside Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. Sabrina hosts both as a Superhost, and more than 78 families have stayed with us so far.

The upper great room of The Woodland Lodge, with a patterned rug, a low wooden table, and windows on both sides
The upper home

The Woodland Lodge

Light-filled, with wooded views and the walk-around fireplace. Three bedrooms, sleeps four.

View on Airbnb
Ches Mar Homestead lit up at dusk on a fall evening, with the curved gravel drive lined with lights
The walkout lower level

The Tranquil Nature Retreat

Private and quiet, steps from the park and the beach. Sleeps five.

View on Airbnb

Bringing more people? Our neighbors Adam and Alisa host the Ches Mar Garden Flat, two houses down.

Want the whole story first? Read Living on Ches Mar Farm, or see what our guests say.

From your hosts

Make yourself at home

We hope your days here bring rest and a little of that quiet Minnesota magic. Below are a few of our favorite local spots. And if there's anything at all you need during your stay, we're a text away.

The lake a short walk away: Minnewashta, a September evening.
Our favorites nearby

Where we'd send a friend

Macanda & Macanda's HiFi

Latin-Japanese plates on the lake, with a vinyl record bar.

Wayzata

Maynards

Classic lakeside dining with the best water views around.

Excelsior

Hazelwood Food + Drink

A cozy neighborhood favorite: rotisserie and wood-fired pizza.

Tonka Bay

Lord Fletcher's

An on-the-water institution, perfect for a sunset drink.

Spring Park

Minnewashta Regional Park

Walk right from the farm to the lake and its beautiful beach.

Next door

Downtown Excelsior

Ice cream, sailboats, and a Main Street that feels like a movie set.

Excelsior

Want more? Just ask us. We love sharing the spots that don't make the lists.

And if you'd like the whole story of this place (the neighborhood, the 340-acre park next door, and the history behind the Ches Mar name), we wrote it all down: Living on Ches Mar Farm →

From our guests

What other families say

More than 78 families have stayed with us, from all over the world. Here are a few words they left behind.

"Incredibly peaceful, with the park and trails just steps away. Sabrina was an exceptional host. We'd happily stay here again!"

Sarah · San Francisco, CA

"I could not recommend staying here enough! Everyone was blown away by how beautiful the space was, and the view was incredible."

Morgan · Phoenix, AZ

"Great place to stay!! Perfect for our young kids, and a beautiful, peaceful location. We'll come again next time we're in the area."

Brad · Palatine, IL

"A fantastic location if you like to feel right at home in the heart of a nature reserve. You couldn't ask for more. We'll be back!"

Carlos · Madrid, Spain
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