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Charming cottage steps from lake, shops & more!

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Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
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Reviews
10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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  • Air conditioning
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Excelsior, MN
  • Popular LocationLake Minnetonka5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMinnesota Landscape Arboretum7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaisley Park7 min drive
  • AirportMinneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)18 min drive

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Charming cottage steps from lake, shops & more!

Quaint and welcoming one-bedroom cottage located on a landmark property in beautiful Excelsior, one block from Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior Commons, and the beach. Walk to Excelsior's restaurants and shops, regional trails, and more!

Comfortable and cozy, this cottage is in an ideal location to enjoy all Excelsior has to offer, while returning to your own private cottage for quiet relaxation.

The cottage is a stand-alone one bedroom home with a private entrance, located on the same parcel as what was once the Catholic Mission House, a designated Heritage Preservation Landmark. The cottage has a full kitchen with stovetop, oven, microwave and refrigerator. The living/dining area includes a table that expands to seat six and a sofa futon that converts to a queen size bed. The bedroom includes a full-size bed with high-quality linens and pillow top mattress cover, as well as an oversized closet.

The cottage's entry area includes a small mudroom for you to store your coats, shoes, and more. A full-size washer and dryer is also located in the mudroom. In the warmer months, guests may enjoy spending time on the cottage's patio under the shade of one of the parcel's decades-old trees.

The cottage is located in an active neighborhood close to some of Excelsior's most popular events and activities, including those that take place at Excelsior Commons. Depending on time of year, you may see softball players on the way to a game at the ball field, concertgoers on the way to enjoy one of the free concerts in the Commons, or crowds bundled up to watch the annual dog sled race. And while the cottage has a full kitchen, guests are only two blocks away from Excelsior's main street, Water Street, where they will find numerous restaurants and shops.

Please note: the private home sharing the parcel includes two friendly and enthusiastic resident pets. Guests may be greeted from afar by the pets, but the pets do not have access to the property immediately surrounding the cottage (patio and entrance areas).

Property manager

Kara Tyler

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Excelsior

This cottage is located in Excelsior. Valleyfair Amusement Park and Excelsior Bay Books are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Eden Prairie Center and Ridgedale Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Flying Cloud Fields, or consider a night out at Green Acres.
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Excelsior, MN

What's nearby

  • Excelsior Bay Books - 4 min walk
  • Lake Minnetonka - 5 min drive
  • Minnesota Landscape Arboretum - 7 min drive
  • Paisley Park - 7 min drive
  • Valleyfair Amusement Park - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maynard's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kowalski's Markets - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage steps from lake, shops & more! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage steps from lake, shops & more!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage steps from lake, shops & more!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage steps from lake, shops & more! located?

Situated in Excelsior, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Excelsior Bay Books and Old Log Theater. Lotus Lake and Lake Minnetonka are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So perfect!
The cottage is darling and had everything a person could need for a great trip. Kara is so nice and welcoming and the location can’t be beat! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kara Tyler

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