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Goldie The Caboose - Nevis MN

Hosted by Amy · Nevis, Minnesota

2 guests max · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet

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21 reviews

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

All to yourself

95% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Goldie is closed for the season - she will reopen again in the spring! Goldie is an original early 1900's wooden caboose that ran on the DMIR railroad. She was re-designed in 1912 to be safer on the railroad (and her length extended so she wouldn't fall over). She ran the tracks of the Iron Range until retirement in 1968. It's been fully renovated with a few modern conveniences. We've re-used as much of the original wood as possible, and repurposed many things into other things so that we could keep the history alive. My husband is the carpenter that brought her to life and I'm the one that gave her some paint and design. Now, she's ready for people again, and to keep telling her story to others. Please...be our guest...and let Goldie be your host. Goldie has a max occupancy of 2 people due to space constraints. She also offers: ~ 1 very generous bundle of firewood included with stay ~ Hot and cold running water ~ A shower ~A/C and heat ~Hot water kettle for coffee, tea and cocoa (or oatmeal, etc) ~Paper dishes, plastic utensils and ceramic mugs ~Microwave ~Mini fridge ~One queen sized memory foam bed ~ Bath Towels, hand towel and wash towels ~Flush Toilet ~Fire ring, picnic table and lake access (kayaks available to use for free) ~Wifi access ** There is no cable TV, but we have a DVD player and some movies to choose from. Also there are some games to play. We do have pets and they do run around the yard freely. There are two dogs that love to romp and say hi (a female Golden Retriever and a female Griffon mix) and a female cat that does the same. They are super friendly, but they will come to visit you at the lake. Our lake is an "environmental lake" so while we keep a small beach area that you are welcome to use, it is not free of lily pads or weeds. It's simple, but fully swimm-able (the Golden Retriever keeps the first 8 feet of water weed free with her swimming!). You are welcome to use the dock and chairs we keep there for breezy evenings or to take a dip to cool off. We are only 2ish miles from town with gas, food, ice cream and a donut shop. There is a paved rail trail just down our street that runs both directions for many miles. Bikes are welcome! (please leave ATVs at home).2 night minimum stay so you can fully enjoy and appreciate the experience. No pets please unless they are documented service animals due to the hard wood floors. One firewood bundle is included in the price. Additional generous bundles are $5. This caboose experience is best suited for 1-2 adults due to space constraints. The caboose has: Air conditioning, heat, hot and cold water, shower, flush toilet, dedicated parking, microwave, fridge, hot water kettle and toaster, TV with DVD player (no cable) and wifi access as well as a private fire ring with picnic table and private path down to the lake where you will find chairs and possibly a hammock. Bring your own beach towels if you'd like to dip in the lake. Goldie was born in 1905, remodeled by the DMIR (Duluth Missabe Iron Rail) in 1911, and had her last run on the tracks in 1968, but has since been brought back to life after many years of neglect. Her roof is metal so if it rains you are in for a treat! The sound is divine. Our house is on the property, but Goldie is out of sight, in the woods, giving her a great deal of privacy. She's about fifty yards from the main house. There is an entrance with stairs on the front side to get in, and more stairs on the back for private access to the fire ring. Motion lights will help you navigate the stairs, but only stay on a short time. Near the fire ring behind the caboose, there is a trail that runs alongside the marsh, down the length of our wooded property and pops out by the lake. And by the lake, there are Adirondack chairs, kayaks and a dock. The sunsets are gorgeous and the sun sends dappled light to the caboose as it goes down. Birds and frogs and loons will sing to you while you enjoy the evening air.

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Tiny home · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet

2 night minimum stay so you can fully enjoy and appreciate the experience. No pets please unless they are documented service animals due to the hard wood floors. One firewood bundle is included in the price. Additional generous bundles are $5. This caboose experience is best suited for 1-2 adults due to space constraints. The caboose has: Air conditioning, heat, hot and cold water, shower, flush toilet, dedicated parking, microwave, fridge, hot water kettle and toaster, TV with DVD player (no cable) and wifi access as well as a private fire ring with picnic table and private path down to the lake where you will find chairs and possibly a hammock. Bring your own beach towels if you'd like to dip in the lake. Goldie was born in 1905, remodeled by the DMIR (Duluth Missabe Iron Rail) in 1911, and had her last run on the tracks in 1968, but has since been brought back to life after many years of neglect. Her roof is metal so if it rains you are in for a treat! The sound is divine. Our house is on the property, but Goldie is out of sight, in the woods, giving her a great deal of privacy. She's about fifty yards from the main house. There is an entrance with stairs on the front side to get in, and more stairs on the back for private access to the fire ring. Motion lights will help you navigate the stairs, but only stay on a short time. Near the fire ring behind the caboose, there is a trail that runs alongside the marsh, down the length of our wooded property and pops out by the lake. And by the lake, there are Adirondack chairs, kayaks and a dock. The sunsets are gorgeous and the sun sends dappled light to the caboose as it goes down. Birds and frogs and loons will sing to you while you enjoy the evening air.

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