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Nordic Harbor | Room 5 | Cedar Shadows

Beach vacation home with kitchen in Center City

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating, overlooking a body of water.
A modern building with a well-maintained lawn and a tree in the foreground.
A row of modern, two-story buildings with large windows and a well-maintained lawn.
A compact kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a built-in sink, and a microwave.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a sliding door to a balcony.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Center City, MN
  • Place, South Center Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, North Center Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Croix River
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Center City

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find South Center Lake and North Center Lake. Also, South Lindstrom Lake is within 3 miles (5 km) and Mattson Lake is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • South Center Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • North Center Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saint Croix River - 9 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Interstate State Park - 9 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Wild Mountain - 23 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Loon Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nordic Harbor | Room 5 | Cedar Shadows

Scandinavian boutique 6 room, lakeside motel.

Skip the lobby
Skip the waiting
Skip the elevator and walk right into your private, lakeside room, with front door parking.
Personal patio and fire pit
Luxury bathroom
Dreamcloud mattress
Nespresso
French press
Tea kettle
Toaster, plug in stove top
2 person table
Storage for clothing, hangers, iron and ironing board under bed with storage space for luggage.

4 restaurants next door
Local small town shopping
Boundless adventure

Summer boat rental

This room is designed with form and function. Even if your stay is short, get unpacked and tuck the clutter away! You’ll find the bed lifts up with a strap at the end of the bed so you can conveniently store your emptied luggage. Use the tilt out doors to store clothes or hang them by the night stand.

The kitchenette is equipped with a cooking hot plate with pot and pan, toaster and strainer as well as cooking utensils and silverware. Plates, bowls, cups and wine glasses.

Nespresso, French press, and tea kettle. We provide Nespresso pods, locally roasted coffee and assortment of tea.

Luxurious bathroom with heated floors and an LED mirror with clock!

Dreamcloud mattresses and lovely sheets with down comforters and pillows.

The patio has lounge furniture as well as a firepit and chairs.
Other things to note
Quiet time is observed from 9pm - 8am and is a county statue to abide by. It is our right to evict any guest at any time for unruly and unwanted behavior.

Located on a chain of lakes in a small Scandinavian community. Close to wedding venues, Hazelden Betty Ford around the corner, a plethora of wineries and a local award winning brewery. Many restaurants, and local small town shopping. Local parks and recreation. Boating, hiking, snowmobiling, ice fishing, 2 ski hills within 15 minutes

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

719960

Frequently asked questions

How close is Nordic Harbor | Room 5 | Cedar Shadows to the airport?

This vacation home is 40.6 mi (44-min drive) away from the St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Nordic Harbor | Room 5 | Cedar Shadows have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Nordic Harbor | Room 5 | Cedar Shadows to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nordic Harbor | Room 5 | Cedar Shadows offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Nordic Harbor | Room 5 | Cedar Shadows?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Nordic Harbor | Room 5 | Cedar Shadows?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Nordic Harbor | Room 5 | Cedar Shadows?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Nordic Harbor | Room 5 | Cedar Shadows have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Nordic Harbor | Room 5 | Cedar Shadows have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Nordic Harbor | Room 5 | Cedar Shadows to downtown Center City?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Center City.

Nordic Harbor | Room 5 | Cedar Shadows Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fun stay!

We had a great stay. Nordic Harbor is a very charming, clean and comfortable boutique hotel! We really enjoyed the patio out back of our room and the rooftop bar overlooking the lake with live music out front of the hotel. We will be back and bring our boat next time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VRBO makes a quick getaway so seamless. Stayed in town for a family wedding and could not have been happier with the location. Great rooftop bar with craft cocktails and good beer wine selection. Soon to have restaurant. Gift/essential shop below bar. Really nice people and great view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very homey, nice and cozy. Will stay again. Loved having a tv with easy access to streaming platforms. Watched Vikings on Netflix basically the whole time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome weekend getaway

Place was amazing. Very well decorated and comfy and the bathroom amazing! The rooftop bar was excellent and right across from our room. Glad we got to celebrate you’re 1 year Anniversary, that was a nice surprise. Communication was excellent. Thank you again! Definitely will come back and stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Getaway

We had a very relaxing stay. The room/property was perfect for a rejuvenating getaway. Very clean, easy check-in/check-out, and the onsite market is a great add-on. Unfortunately, the weather was not conducive for us to enjoy the rooftop patio, but we are excited to go back in the summer or fall to enjoy that amenity. It looks wonderful!Very easy to access all local activities and towns.Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The renovation work and the feel of the property was amazing! I felt like I was in a hotel in Europe with the attention to the small details and the modern and efficient feel. There were multiple dining options across the street (walkable), and the lake view and patio space were really nice. Can't really think of anything negative to say! (Be warned that the space is small, so if you like to spread out this might not be for you... that being said the use of the space was amazing!)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and updated room

I really enjoyed the 4 days I spent at Nordic Harbor and was impressed by how well thought out everything was. The space was utilized really well and I was really happy overall with how clean and organized the room was. There are limited lodging accomodations in Center City and this seemed like by far the best option out of everything I looked at which was definitley confirmed by my classmates who were all in town for our graduate residency and had not-so-great experiences at the local motels. The market was adorable and there was really everything you could need there. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024