Briggs Farm – Home 2583972 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 1 night min stay
Briggs Farm – Home 2583972
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 1 night min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Briggs Farm is a family-owned outdoor adventure and event destination encompassing 560 acres of wooded bluffs, meadows, farmland, and creek bottoms. The farm was one of the first in Winona County, established in 1854 by Norwegian immigrants Halvor and Kari Myhre. Today, the Briggs family maintain a small herd of grass-fed beef cattle on the farm, but most of the property is managed to attract wildlife, including red-tailed fox, whitetail deer, wild turkey, eagles, coyotes, brown trout, wood turtles, hooded warblers, showy lady’s slipper, and jeweled shooting stars, to name just a few.
The three-bedroom country farmhouse features a fully equipped kitchen, full bathroom (and a "bonus bathroom"--tiny but convenient), deck, patio, porch, dining room and living area, a large bird-feeding station, and an outdoor wood-fired pizza oven. Whole-house rental rates for up to 8 people are $150 per night Sunday – Thursday nights and $175 Friday and Saturday.
Guests enjoy a wide range of activities on the farm, including hiking or skiing/snow shoeing our 15 miles of trails. The farm is currently being surveyed by a small team of volunteer naturalists who are documenting the natural features of the farm on our website. Trout fishing, wild berry picking. and wild apple picking are popular seasonal activities. We also offer a variety of classes and activities for an additional fee, including guided bird watching, outdoor survival skill training, wild fiber weaving, guided stargazing, hay ride/bonfire, pizzas from our outdoor wood-fired oven, and meals cooked on the farmhouse's wood cook stove (grass-fed sirloin steak with morel mushroom sauce, anyone?). (The kitchen includes a gas stove for your convenience as well.) Nearby Winona, Minnesota, offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. Our website offers details of add-on activities that you can select after booking.
Rates are for two adults; additional adults (up to eight) are $25 each. Children 17 and under stay free, so do not count them when listing the number of people staying at the farm. Our farm is kid-friendly (and kid-tested by our own children and their friends!).
Please note: While the farmhouse is comfortable and nicely appointed (see photos), it does not include a landline; cell phone service is available, and if you do not have a cell phone, we can make one available at the farm. The farm does not have air conditioning, which is usually not an issue, even in the summer, given the cool nights. Finally, we cannot accommodate pets, with the exception of dogs on leashes or kenneled on site in our dog kennel. This is for the safety and protection of your pets as well as our farm animals, and also out of consideration for other guests with cat/dog hair allergies. Thanks for your understanding.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Climbing frame
- Grill
- Patio
- Deck
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 12:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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About the owner
Steve B.
- Calendar last updated:
- 08 Sep 2020
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Business Address
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 17 reviews
Very Good
17 reviews
- Excellent
- 13
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 1
“Beyond perfect (for every occasion imaginable)”
This review has taken me days to write, because our experience was overwhelmingly positive and simply beyond words. Steve is running a topnotch operation--a beautiful, expansive property that is well … More
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“Great accommodations, in a scenic location”
We rented the Brigg's Farm Cabin for the Easter holiday, and had a great time. The Farm is tucked away in a valley with a creek that runs right through the property. We were able to get out explo… More
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“Beautiful location, tasty pizza, accommodating host.”
We've used this location for several corporate events - always very well received. Good pizza, wonderful atmosphere and terrific host.
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“The Views are amazing!”
What a lovely setting and charming place to to stay. Clean, Friendly - We held a group event where the owner made wood fired Pizza - It was OUTSTANDING!! The rooms are cute and cozy!
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“Peaceful, beautiful farm stay!”
This farm, nestled in the hills of Winona, MN was the perfect place for my mom, sister, and our 4 girls to stay. The dogs and cat welcomed us, and we had fun putzing around the farm and Winona for a w… More
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“Amazing Venue!”
Last August my husband and I held our wedding at the Brigg's Farm after my now in-laws attended a foraging class on the grounds. It was a perfect location for a farm venue, and Steve Briggs was r… More
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“fall sister trip”
We are five adult sisters and had a nice visit at Briggs farm. It probably helped that we grew up in a rural setting. The pizza oven was amazing and the owner let us use it with just a tutorial as it … More
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“What a delightful place to stay”
We stayed at the farm for 4 nights as our son was getting married in Winona and we wanted to have some time to unwind and relax as much as we could. We also had our grooms dinner out at the farm for … More
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“I will be going back”
This is exactly what I needed. I live here in the cities twin cities & needed to just get away from it all for a moment. i went with my boyfriend and stayed new years eve. I could have planned a l… More
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“The previous reviews cannot be from customers, they have to be from family.”
No one said you were bunking with anyone else, silence of the lambs weird, You do not get keys, you do not lock doors, Bug poop on everything, dead bugs every where. You share a fridge, Yuck, Yuck, Yu… More
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Response from the owner Yvonne, we discussed some of these issues at the time of your arrival, at which time I offered you a full refund, which you declined. I also offered to kennel the dog (which you also declined), and gave you a key to the house. Although we're in a very rural setting with very minimal traffic, not to mention a guard dog, we do offer a key to guests who want to lock up while they're out. This is a working farm; I do come and go on the property to get outdoor work done, but I live in town, and always respect the privacy of my guests. About those bugs...the weekend you stayed, the entire area was experiencing a major outbreak of Asian lady beetles, an invasive pest. Although the outbreak lasted only a few days, they do like to come into the house, and as anyone in rural southeastern Minnesota knows, it's pretty hard to keep them out. Just to be clear: This is a rustic farmhouse experience. The photos you'll find online are representative of what you can expect: clean, basic accommodations with antique farmhouse touches as well as modern conveniences. We genuinely enjoy working with our guests, and are always happy to work to accommodate any issues or concerns that come up...as the other reviews here attest.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Steve (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Steve (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Steve (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Steve the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Steve (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Steve (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Steve (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Steve (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Steve (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Steve (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Steve (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Steve (the owner) a message.
If Steve (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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