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A beautiful woodland lodge & retreat center on Spirit Cove within twenty wooded acres offering a private, quiet, contemplative setting for "just being" in glorious nature. Four new(2013)guest rooms with private bath. Offerings comfortable lodging, delicious home-made breakfasts, Relaxing, restful ambiance. Less than seven miles from Downtown Alexandria, MN and Big Ole!
We were here last year, this is our second time. This time we stayed in the Barred Owl room, last time we stayed in the Bald Eagle room, and the rooms are huge! The bed was perfect, the sheets were like sleeping on clouds. The thought that was put into these rooms was to make your stay as homey and comfortable as possible. The breakfasts were to die for!! Mmmmmm. And the view, priceless. The porches are so inviting and relaxing no matter which one you choose. And grounds are so beautiful and well kept, the walking is Devine. It is so peaceful and quiet with just the wildlife to watch and listen to. The great room is a wonder all its own. Then there is the loft... read, play, do a puzzle!! And Janet and Craig are the hosts you dreamed of having. We will be back!!! (three days just isn't enough). …
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Eat at the Pike and Pint...grrrreat!
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We booked for a family wedding and it was perfect! Beautiful setting, porch rocking chairs, and so clean! Enjoyed the views and wildlife viewing. Decor was so thoughtful and themed, even provided walking sticks for a stroll around the grounds.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Great hosts in Craig and Janet assuring a wonderful stay once again as this is our 4th time staying at Spirit Cove. Delicious breakfasts. Clean and comfortable bedrooms and lodge spaces for gathering friends for conversation or games. Quiet nature setting with hiking areas, where we experienced seeing birds, deer, trumpeting swans, and wild turkey. Great for couples and friends to catch up in this private property.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Beautiful winter view of the ponds and woods from the Barred Owl room. Very quiet. We enjoyed snowshoeing on the trails winding through the rolling woods. We appreciated the parking accommodations for our snowmobile trailer and the close access to both the Central Lakes and the Garfield spur trails. Trails were in great shape with plenty of snow this year. Wonderful breakfasts, fresh cookies and coffee. We need to visit in the summer and bring our bikes. Bruce and Judy
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Date of stay: January 2022
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My husband & I enjoyed our stay at Spirit Cove. Quiet atmosphere, a beautiful view overlooking wildlife & a pond from our room, delicious breakfasts, and cozy places to spend time indoors. We enjoyed the puzzles in the loft & fresh baked cookies during the day. Craig & Janet were wonderful hosts.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The hosts were very friendly and kind. The breakfast was awesome, every bite ! the rooms were clean and quiet. a fantastic place to stay for the weekend. We enjoyed every minute of it. really enjoyed the trails and the outdoors.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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We chose this B&B because of it's location vis the Central Lakes Bike Trail and Lake Wobegon trail. We planned to ride both. We wanted a decent place to stay but, Spirit Cove Lodge exceeded our expectations in every way. It would have been a rewarding stay by itself. It is secluded and pristine yet near many attractions activities from aquatic to golf to dining. The Lodge is attractive, comfortable, and relaxing . Our room was spacious and the view from our picture window of the grounds and and cove would've made a fine painting. A perfect place o relax and recharge. Craig nd Janet were warm and freindly hosts and very accomodating. The breakfasts were unique and excellent. We came for the biking bur will return for the Lodge. We recommend very highly.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Room Tip:The rooms are all very appealing
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First and foremost, we greatly appreciate the infection control precautions at the Lodge. We chose it for it's convenient proximity to family and now we have a beautiful, peaceful retreat that will be "our place" whenever we are back in the area. The hosts were very accommodating and cooked delicious breakfasts. Next visit we'll plan time to explore the trails on this welcoming property.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Very pretty place with nice walking trails on the grounds. Delicious breakfasts! Our room was very clean with a lovely view of the pond and fields. Close to town and restaurants but back far enough from the road to feel secluded. We had a wonderful time.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Beautiful, charming place. Great attention to detail. The outdoor decks and patios offer a peaceful place to read and reflect. The surrounding marshes and woods are quite lovely. Delicious breakfast. 5 stars.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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