Our Studio

Welcome to Big Lake/Monticello! Our one bedroom studio is fully equipped for your stay. Private screen porch, separate, private entrance, full kitchen and walk in shower. Ample parking. We provide a few light breakfast items such as coffee, juice, milk. We will re-supply coffee, tea, bottled water. After one week, paper products are your responsibility We do offer a variety of snack items as well. *note: Minnesota weather is unpredictable. No guarantee porch is “open”until May 1. The space 40 minutes from Minneapolis, St. Paul. 2 hours from Duluth. An acre of property, private entrance, deck, kitchen, living and full bathroom. WI-FI, DVD player, fire pit, and pond. As of 1/1/21 No pets allowed. NO exceptions! Standard queen size sleeps two. (6'x 5.5') It's quiet, cozy and very much like home. Guest access Private studio. Separate entrance. Full kitchen and full bath, private screen porch, with grill, fire pit, ample parking; we are not equipped for electric cars. If you’re bringing more than one vehicle, I charge $12/day. Lush gardens. Enjoy late nights (bug free) and morning coffee at sunrise. Other things to note Winters here are spectacular. Parks, skiing, hiking and all things nature are just minutes away. Spring and summer are Midwest perfect. Warm days, cool nights. By far, the Minnesota Fall is the best. Leaves turning, the smell of neighborhood fires....crisp mornings and evenings.