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The Cottage an urban retreat.

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Dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1951 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Place, Parkway Theater
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Nokomis
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Chain of Lakes
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Minneapolis

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Minneapolis, within a 10-minute drive of U.S. Bank Stadium and Target Field. .This cottage is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Mall of America and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Minneapolis Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Parkway Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Nokomis - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Chain of Lakes - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Hiawatha Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lyndale Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • 38th Street Station - 6 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 12 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos El Kevin - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bûcheron - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bichota Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sun Street Breads - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Cottage an urban retreat.
















It's a 1945 split house with three bedrooms. The attic bedroom is large carpeted heated/cooled it has a king bed with a love seat very comfortable, and serene. In the main floor you have two bedrooms with each has a queen bed.Next to the dining room you have a porch like room with a sleeper futon sofa unbelievably comfortable queen sized. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms 2 sofa beds , plenty of room and comfort for 8 + people. Beautiful living space, and dining space. Dining table sits up to ten people. Two kitchen, two bathrooms. Upstairs kitchen electric, and the downstairs kitchen no stove.Two gas fireplace-one in the living room one in the lower level. Second bathroom is in the lower . We have regular guest who have pet (DOG) allergy definitely no pets.




































































































































































































































































































It's a 1945 split house with three bedrooms. The attic bedroom is large carpeted heated/cooled it has a king bed with a love seat very comfortable, and serene. In the main floor you have two bedrooms with each has a queen bed.Next to the dining room you have a porch like room with a sleeper futon sofa unbelievably comfortable queen sized. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms 2 sofa beds , plenty of room and comfort for 8 + people. Beautiful living space, and dining space. Dining table sits up to ten people. Two kitchen, two bathrooms. Upstairs kitchen electric, and the downstairs kitchen is gas.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 21,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number RLIC128909

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Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Centrally located. Plenty of room and loved that 2 bdrms were located on the ground floor w bath. Yard was very peaceful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed at the cottage with my parents and 3 kids and there was plenty of room for all of us. We loved how cozy the house was, clean, convenient location, and it had pretty much everything we needed. Alex was quick to respond and very helpful! I loved drinking my coffee in the sunroom and watching the chickens in the morning! Would definitely stay at the cottage again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was centrally located in a quiet part of South Minneapolis. The home was very clean, spacious, and charming. My children loved saying hello to their chickens. I would definitely return to this home in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, lots of space, cozy fire places. Beds and bathrooms were clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Leigh Ann B.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
All was just great, as it has always been in the past. A great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ernest V., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness
Well stocked, I love a place that has spices and seasonings and extra stuff,! Great property great foliage location was great for us, Alex and communication was awesome! One of my favorite HomeAway’s!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and cozy house. Plenty of housewares in kitchen. Loved the sunroom. Host very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cozy cottage was great for our reunion weekend. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had just about everything we needed for our dinners off the grill. Our host was very responsive and came over from next door to help us adjust the AC on an unusually warm October day ! We very much enjoyed our stay and we do recommend : )
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is exactly as it is described on the website. It is a beautiful house, with some amazing antique furniture, the gounds are gorgeous - full of beautiful flowers, plants, gardens, and chickens! Alex was a wonderful host, gave us a tour of the property and the stories that surround it all. We look forward to visiting again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable. Well equipped. Conveniently located close to Minneapolis friends. Hope to stay their again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to stay as its only 10 minutes to Viking and Twins stadiums. The house is great as you could sleep 4 comfortly. Very well clean. Never saw a bug in 6 days. Anyone staying in Minneapolis. THIS IS THE PLACE TO STAYAlex is very interesting person to talk too.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Craig G., Palm Springs, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was easy and the house was essentially as described. The south Minneapolis location is perfect for getting to just about anywhere else in the twin cities.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to be

For a very small home, there was a lot of space for each person to have their own area. Felt like a great place to hang out lots of games and family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage, perfect location!

Our stay at the cottage was perfect! The yard around the cottage is absolutely stunning and the chickens are a delight to watch! There was plenty of space for family of 6 adults. The kitchen was well stocked. The location was perfect. It was a quick drive to downtown. I would highly recommend Alex and Bree's cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful stay in beautiful Minneapolis neighborhood

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful host and home! Perfectly centrally located and well appointed! Woolf absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful yard. Very nice owner. Just a bit farther from venue then I was told.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great place to stay

We absolutely loved this urban cottage! There was plenty of room for our family of 4. I was inspired by the various plants & landscaping throughout the property. We enjoyed spending our mornings with a cup of coffee and watching the chickens! We had everything we needed for cooking and enjoying the week together. Alex took time to stop by and talk to us and it was great getting to know him better. I highly recommend this delightful urban retreat if you're spending time in Minneapolis!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

The home was so nice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a unique and wonderful spot

We spent a long weekend at Alex's beautiful cottage, and got to tour the grounds of the gorgeous garden and community with our gracious host, which was a treat. We were able to host a group of friends here for a fantastic brunch, which the place couldn't have been more perfect for -- everyone was charmed by the adorable chickens and resplendent environment. The place was very comfortable, spacious, scenic and well -appointed, and Alex made us feel perfectly at home. Can't wait to stay here again on future swings through Minneapolis!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

A Wonderful Weekend Stay

We've stayed at Alex & Bree's home a number of times, and, as always, everything was clean, checking-in and out was easy, and the location was perfect. Our granddaughters enjoyed visiting there, and the chickens are always fun to watch. Alex is a great host and we'll certainly return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat stay, good communication

Location was great for getting into thr city quick.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Communication with the host was clear and detailed and check in was easy via the keypad lock, which is super helpful. The place is super cute, just note that one (large) bedroom is in an upstairs attic space and one bathroom is in the basement. Parking was easy and the chickens were surprisingly personable. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Trudy L., Chicago, Illinois

A Good Stay

Our stay this time was a little bit of a struggle, due to frozen and burst pipes! In addition, the dishwasher hadn't been emptied from the last renters, and the oven had not been cleaned in quite awhile. However, Alex, the owner, was extremely responsive, as always, and we certainly will return for future visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025