Escape To The Countryside When You Stay At This Rural Airbnb In Minnesota

We who live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes love the outdoors, and often, when we think about heading outside, what comes to mind are images of Northwoods lakes, rugged bluffs, dramatic North Shore scenery, or even tree-lined urban trails. What often gets overlooked in the "outdoors" discourse, however, are the bucolic, rural areas that characterize a good portion of our state - especially in the south and west. If you ask me, there's little that evokes peace like a simple, pastoral setting - such as the one you'll find at this countryside Airbnb in Minnesota.

Located near the charming town of Annandale in central Minnesota, this rural Airbnb offers a farm stay that looks like it's ripped from the pages of Country Living magazine.

The "Preserve of Deer Lake" is an 80-acre farm that's been handed down from generation to generation of the same family since 1877.

The home has one bedroom with a queen bed.

There's also a futon in the living room that can be used for an additional guest or two.

You'll enjoy a sunny, full kitchen with everything you'll need to dine in during your stay.

The wraparound porch is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or favorite sunset beverage.

The Preserve is a still a working farm, so you will see crops and may occasionally share the driveway with farm equipment.

But that shouldn't stop you from enjoying the long sunsets or a leisurely paddle on the lake in the provided kayaks.

The historic town of Annandale is nearby in case you need to pick up groceries or some wine to enjoy on the wraparound porch.

We don't think you'll be at all disappointed with your stay at this countryside Airbnb in Minnesota - in fact, we think you'll be hard pressed to leave. For more information on this pastoral vacation rental, head over to its listing on Airbnb. If you do manage to tear yourself away from the farm and make it into Annandale, be sure to stop by the historic Thayer Hotel for a drink or a meal. Be warned, though - you may be joined by uninvited guests: the Thayer is rumored to be one of the most haunted places in Minnesota.

Does this Airbnb look like a vacation rental you might enjoy? Let us know in the comments!