Summit Avenue Luxe Retreat

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8274.1 sq m

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Dryer
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Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Kitchen

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Saint Paul, MN

University of St. Thomas
‪10 min walk‬
Allianz Field
‪3 min drive‬
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
‪7 min drive‬
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Step into timeless elegance at this historic Tudor Revival/Twenties Villa on prestigious Summit Avenue. Designed for grand entertaining, this stunning 2.5-story home seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern comforts. The elegant great room, featuring exquisite architectural details, flows effortlessly into a formal dining room adorned with French doors and a fireplace. Unwind in the master suite, soak in the natural light from the sunroom with its private balcony, or create culinary delights in the chef’s kitchen. Outside, a serene private backyard with a deck and lush garden offers a perfect retreat.

Nestled in the heart of St. Paul’s most iconic neighborhood, this home is just steps from Grand Avenue’s vibrant restaurants, boutiques, and cafés. With stadiums and top dining destinations only minutes away, you’ll experience the best the city has to offer—all within walking distance.

The space
• Includes a private garage for your convenience
• Licensed short-term rental (License #20200002344)

Property manager

Crissy Kochendorfer

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Events ok w/ approval. Additional fees applied.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-in after 4 pm and check-out by 11am.

Please be advised that no parties are permitted. Events and small gatherings may be allowed with prior approval, and there will be additional fees

Only the number of people on your reservation are allowed at the house. If there are more, you will be required to leave immediately without refunds.

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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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

Note from host: Events ok w/ approval. Additional fees applied.

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 20200002344

About the area

St. Paul

Macalester - Groveland, a neighbourhood in St. Paul, is home to this holiday home. Xcel Energy Center and Target Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Minnesota State Fairgrounds and Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Check out an event or a game at U.S. Bank Stadium, and consider making time for Nickelodeon Universe, a top attraction not to be missed.

Saint Paul, MN

What's nearby

Macalester College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
University of St. Thomas - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Allianz Field - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Minnesota State Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

Fairview Avenue Station - 3 min drive
St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 6 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
‪Mario’s Pizza - ‬19 min walk
‪Dunn Bros Coffee - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Summit Avenue Luxe Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summit Avenue Luxe Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summit Avenue Luxe Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summit Avenue Luxe Retreat located?

Located in Macalester - Groveland, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Macalester College and Mississippi River. University of St. Thomas and Concordia University-St. Paul are also within 2 miles (3 km). Fairview Avenue Station is 23 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

15 Apr 2025

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

Lovely home made for lovely trip

This home had everything we were looking for: spacious rooms, a fantastic kitchen, and a host who was dedicated to making our stay special. The decor and appointments were lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

evelyn b.

1 Apr 2025

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

Service and communication

The service and communication was superb. I had a specialized reason to use a vrbo and she was all over it, Communication was on point and the neighborhood is a wonderful stretch of beautiful homes and fun shops and places to eat. It filled all my needs!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita S.

4 Nov 2024

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

Great location

Great location and lots of space. Home is in beautiful historic area. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

22 Sept 2024

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

What an amazing home to have stayed in!!

This was Incredibly lovely home to stay in and our host was so lovely and accommodating and welcoming! We all had such a fun and easy experience in this home and I’m so happy we stayed there! Our host was such a joy to work with and couldn’t have been an easier process. Clean and professional and beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

12 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

It was perfect for our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

15 Oct 2024

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

Vintage Charm

A slice of Americana. Located on the most beautiful avenue in America. Old style home, tastefully renovated for comfort, practicality and style. Classy! Convenient to airport and everything else in the Twin Cities.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

27 Mar 2025

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

Loved

I used to go to St Thomas and always dreamed of living in a house on Summit so to be able to come back with my two teens on a weekend in the twin cities and find 3 days in a house on Summit that almost instantly made me feel at home…was really special. The garage parking and back yard and entry to the house was so nice and easy to use. Then we got to experience the house which I found to be not just beautiful and amazing but clean and with details that show a cool vibe set in this stunning home. I can’t stop thinking about the front entryway floor of all things :) the front bathroom is gorgeous and I will literally go on forever about details of a home with history on an avenue with history and the care and love obviously put into it. I was supposed to be in London this week but couldn’t go because of fires at Heathrow and finding this house on Vrbo to stay in after deciding to take the kids to St. Paul to retain some fun on a disappointing spring break let down made me wonder if I had a better experience in a more beautiful place than London?? :)

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

17 June 2024

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

Wonderful property and host

The house is absolutely gorgeous inside and out. I appreciated the blending of the classic Summit house and modern conveniences like opening the garage door from my phone. Crissy was super helpful and very available for questions both before and during our stay. We had an excellent stay and would highly recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

4 July 2024

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

Annual teacher getaway

We had a wonderful stay in this charming house on Summit Avenue. The house was very comfortable for our group of six. We enjoyed the beautiful furnishings, comfortable beds, and backyard patio and gardens. The owner was very responsive and quickly answered any questions we had. The location is superb. We especially enjoyed the proximity to the Mississippi River walking trail. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

29 July 2024

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

Felt like coming home.

We used to live on this street, and came back for a wedding. It felt like coming home. Very beautiful and comfortable. The owner lives at the property and vacates when it is rented. She treated us like personal guests and was very present for questions. This is a lovely historic home.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

6 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful, cozy and stylish home!

Very impressed with the overall quality of the home, loved the “old meets new” classy and stylish decor. Chrissy was extremely responsive and answered all my questions! Would totally come back, on a very beautiful street and close to the bike/run trail. St Paul is a cozy get-away vibe. You will love this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin F.

27 Nov 2023

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

LUXURY at the right price

We were looking for a nice place for a four day stay over Thnksgiving and found this. Location is terrific in the middle of St Paul near the Freeway and a 13 minute drive to the airport. The house is even more lovely than the pictures with impeccable decor, lots of space to hang out, a modern kitchen with all of the amenities. The master bedroom is large with an en suite bathroom, and all of the rooms look nice. A 2 car garage, nice back yard in season, and easy parking. Communication with the owner was excellent. We are thinking about renting again in the spring. While not inexpensive, it still gives value considering the quality of the home, location, and easy to work with the owner. A+ in my book.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Judi W.

1 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

November in St. Paul

What worked - the house is a lovely old mansion in a great area. The gathering areas were large and comfortable. The kitchen has very high-end appliances, although no microwave. This meant that snacking on left-overs from dinners out necessitated use of the oven or stove. There was a small counter-top oven. What didn't work - the top-floor bedroom and bathroom were so cold that they were unusable, even after we asked the owner if we could turn the heat up. So that meant we really only had 2 showers for 6 people. While we understand that this is the owner's primary residence, there was so much of her personal stuff everywhere it was uncomfortable. The room that was an homage to her son's athletic career left no room to hang any of our things, or set a cup on the bedside tables. The refrigerator had her food in it with instructions not to eat it. It was just kind of weird. We are a respectful group, but we felt like we were intruding. Overall, the owner was very nice and accommodating, but there is a big difference between letting people stay in your house, and renting it out as a VRBO.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

31 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Crissy Kochendorfer

I'm a mother, friend and stylist. Who has a passion for traveling, decorating, and gardening. I enjoy bringing people together and entertaining. I love holidays and everyday in between.

Why they chose this property

Amazing location! Enjoy a relaxing stay in this clean, cozy, historical Saint Paul home. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms. Located on Summit Avenue which is known for being the longest avenue of Victorian homes in the country, having a number of historic houses, churches, synagogues and schools. Just a few blocks from St. Thomas University and Macalester College. Park your car on the street or garage and head out to see all Saint Paul has to offer! Just a short walk to many shops, movie theater and restaurants, as well as the Mississippi River. Great walking/running trails along the river. In the summer downtown Saint Paul has a great farmer's market on the weekends. In town for a wedding? It's a great spot for a wedding party or small rehearsal dinner. In town for a college graduation? It's a great spot for a small gathering. (There is an extra fee for parties) Our home sleeps 8 people comfortably. One bedroom has a king sizes bed and the other two have queen beds and the last one has a full size. Take a warm bath in the old fashioned bathtub. Whip up some yummy meals in our fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances & wolf gas range. The dining room seats 8. Living room has a big TV with cable and Netflix. We have on site laundry. A lovely backyard with a table and chairs. There is a Weber grill located in the back yard as well. You are less than 15 minute from airport and Mall of America. Why not take in a Twin's game or go see the new Guthrie Theater, which is architecturally breathtaking. Maybe your goal is to see the place where Mary Tyler Moore threw her hat into the air. From here, your options are limitless. We hope during your stay that you create many fun and precious memories, and that you'll revisit us year after year. Our home is clean, comfortable and charming. We are close by and can be easily reached if there is anything else you might need during your stay. We want your experience to be a pleasant one.

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

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