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Dining
Living area
Room
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61951.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Minneapolis Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • U.S. Bank Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mall of America
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Alex Ghebregzi
Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Garden gates must remain closed. All linen should be taken to the laundry room.
Please leave furniture the way they are. Please don't tamper with WIFI or the TV setting.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RLIC128909

About the area

Minneapolis

Located in South Minneapolis, a neighbourhood in Minneapolis, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Target Center and Xcel Energy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Nickelodeon Universe and Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Make time for Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, or head to an event or a match at U.S. Bank Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Minneapolis, MN

What's nearby

  • Minneapolis Convention Center - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Target Center - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Target Field - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Mall of America - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chelas - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Revival Smoked Meats - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Kevin - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage an urban retreat. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage an urban retreat.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage an urban retreat.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage an urban retreat. located?

This family-friendly Minneapolis cottage is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Parkway Theater, Lyndale Park and Chain of Lakes. Lake Nokomis and Lake Harriet are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay, As Always
Our stay this time was for the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings game, and, the stay was great. Clean, comfortable, great location, and great host.Thanks again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas
Great house, family gathered on Christmas Day and we all fit. There was more than enough room.Hosts were quick to respond when I had questions before we arrived.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tony I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home - easy process
Parking is a bit of a challenge but it is the neighborhood norm.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage
Lovely place to stay; great location. Roomy and comfortable, clean, homey. Loved the chickens!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place in MN
Had a great time visiting friends near by.The cottage is very pleasant and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place near everything
We arrived late at night but the host left lights on for us which was great. The house is older but very cozy and had all of the amenities we needed. The location is convenient to all of the activities we had planned: Viking football, Twins baseball and the MIA. We also hiked around the falls. If we had more free time we would have enjoyed the property outdoors. The gardens were amazing and the chickens roaming around was delightful. Thanks for a super getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central location
Plenty of space to spread out. Beautiful yard and chickens to view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
A real cottage feel inside the city
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay
The cottage was a great place to stay. It was easy to get to, and allowed us to get around the cities hassle free. A nice community with lots of options in driving distance. Hosts were excellent and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Metallica concert weekend
We all loved the house. More than enough space for all 5 of us. It was like home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
The home was difficult to find. The parkway is very overgrown and finding the front of the house was not easy. It also wasn't easy to walk thru all the vegetation trying to get to the front door. The home was clean and comfortable. It is stocked with all the amenities you may need. The beds were not all that comfortable but it was fine for the short visit we were there for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place and host!
This house was perfect for our family, including three young children. Host Alex was incredibly kind and helpful, bringing us a new coffee maker at 545 AM when ours didn't work, and letting our kids give the chickens some treats. House is full of lovely art and garden is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Stay, Again
We've stayed here many times before, and again, it was a wonderful stay. Alex is a great owner/neighbor, his chickens in the backyard are a great entertainment for our granddaughters, and the recent upgrades were wonderful as well. We'll definitely be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
The house was perfect with plenty of sleeping areas and gathering spaces. It was clean and as expected from the listing. Ease of access from the highways was a plus. We would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place
This was so conveniently located, and the host was incredibly helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Lovely Sray
Alex was a great host with a charming home in a convenient location to visit our daughter for her graduation from St Thomas. Short drive to the school, shopping and outdoor parks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grad
Beautiful yard and garden! Comfy cozy house!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding trip
Great location, cozy home with a beautiful garden. Lots of kitchen cookware and serving pieces! Perfect for our dinner party!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a family stay!
We enjoyed our stay! It had everything we needed for a long weekend, and would love to see all the plants in full bloom in the summer. Location was close to downtown, the airport and there are several good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecile F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Great place, convenient location to go to the city center.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sally J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A VRBo for Thanksgiving
This was a good and reasonable option for gathering our family from afar and staying near a son who lives in Minneapolis. The house offered everything we needed for a Thanksgiving stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Concert trip
Everything about the cottage was comfortable and inviting. We very much enjoyed our time together before and after the Billy Joel/ Stevie Nicks concert.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alex Ghebregzi

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I am a lecturer/Teaching specialist at the University of Minnesota for the last 20+ years. I teach American Indian Philosophy, and Indians of Minnesota. I love to travel, and have traveled extensively around the world. I love to have friends over for cheese, and wine. I love garden parties, and gardening is my passion. I bought next door house so that I can have a bigger garden.

Why they chose this property

I love garden parties, and gardening is my passion. I bought next door house so that I can have a bigger garden I love garden parties, and gardening is my passion. I bought next door house so that I can have a bigger garden

What makes this property unique

It's a very comfortable house even though you are 12 minutes away from the city it has a country feel to it. Ideal for a family or a circle of friends.It's close to an amazing bakery "Turtle Bakery".I do sometimes do "WINE TASTING" with food pairing.

Languages:

English, German, Italian

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