STANCHFIELD LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Woodland Solace: A Private Cottage Retreat at ARC in Stanchfield
A private, woodsy cottage for 1–4 guests—this guide explains the space, wellness access, practical details, and how to plan a restorative stay.
Woodland Solace: A Private Cottage Retreat at ARC in Stanchfield.
Set on the ARC Retreat Community property in Stanchfield, Minnesota, The Cottage Stay is a private, wood‑accented rental suited to an individual, a couple, or a small group. The cottage combines a gas fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, a furnished deck and a washer/dryer with access to ARC’s on‑site wellness center, infrared sauna, and a roster of practitioners—making it equally useful as a quiet base or a short rejuvenation break.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Cozy, deliberately furnished cottage
A one‑bedroom cottage with a walk‑up loft (both with queen beds), a single bathroom, and living spaces appointed with comfortable couches, antiques and cozy touches. The gas fireplace and deck make the interior feel like a small, private lodge.
Wellness amenities on site
Guests at ARC have access to the wellness center, an infrared sauna, and a group of practitioners offering a variety of modalities—an easy way to layer restorative treatments onto a short cottage stay.
Flexible short stays and clear pricing
The Cottage is offered for stays ranging from one to five nights, with pricing available as either cottage only or cottage with meals and additional guest surcharges spelled out per person.
What the day feels like
What the stay feels like
Arrive and settle into a woodsy, furnished cottage that reads like a small rural retreat: cook in a fully equipped kitchen, move evenings by the gas fireplace, and step out onto a private deck. The cottage’s layout—main queen bedroom, walk‑up loft with a second queen and a single bathroom—keeps the atmosphere intimate and low‑key, while on‑site wellness options let you add structured treatments or a sauna session if desired.
THE SPACE
Cozy, deliberately furnished cottage
A one‑bedroom cottage with a walk‑up loft (both with queen beds), a single bathroom, and living spaces appointed with comfortable couches, antiques and cozy touches. The gas fireplace and deck make the interior feel like a small, private lodge.
THE WELLNESS
Wellness amenities on site
Guests at ARC have access to the wellness center, an infrared sauna, and a group of practitioners offering a variety of modalities—an easy way to layer restorative treatments onto a short cottage stay.
THE PRACTICALS
Flexible short stays and clear pricing
The Cottage is offered for stays ranging from one to five nights, with pricing available as either cottage only or cottage with meals and additional guest surcharges spelled out per person.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cottage suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Stays are offered between one and five nights; plan your arrival and departure around the property’s stated check‑in and checkout windows.
Bring personal toiletries and any specialty items for treatments; the cottage includes a fully equipped kitchen and a washer/dryer so you can travel lighter for multi‑night stays.
Booking is offered as cottage‑only or cottage with meals; per‑person rates and additional guest surcharges apply—see ARC for current meal options and costs.
Guests may use the wellness center and infrared sauna and may schedule sessions with practitioners—contact ARC Retreat Community for details and availability.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can stay in the cottage?
The private cottage accommodates between 1 and 4 people.
What are the check‑in and checkout times?
Check‑in is anytime after 2:00 PM and checkout is anytime before 11:00 AM.
What are the rates?
Rates are listed per person: Cottage stay without meals is $245/person plus $50 for each additional guest; with meals is $295/person plus $100 for each additional guest.
How long can I stay?
Stays can range from one to five nights.
Are wellness facilities available to guests?
Yes—guests have access to the wellness center, an infrared sauna, and practitioners offering various modalities; contact ARC for additional details.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
The cottage has one bedroom with a queen bed and a walk‑up loft with another queen bed.