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Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #1)

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$94
avg per night

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Pine Island, MN
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mayo Clinic
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Mayo Civic Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

Room

  • 325.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Futon, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Price is AU$94 avg per night,

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About the area

Pine Island

Located in Pine Island, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Assisi Heights and Covered Bridge Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at King's Marina and Northern Hills Golf Course. Zollman Zoo and Minnesota Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 16 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Rochester Recreation Center - 16 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 17 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Apache Mall - 17 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 17 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip # - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trailhead Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪South by SouthEast Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tilly's Tavern - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #1)

*****This is an owner occupied house, FYI.*****

***Both spare rooms are rented out individually***

***Property also has 2 indoor cat for those with allergies

Large country home on 30 acres just off Hwy 52 about 10 miles north of Rochester. 2 Large unused upstairs bedroom with each with 3 beds. If needed additional sleeping areas can be added to the room (I have couches that have pull out beds and air mattresses).

If you want to get away from busy city life this is the place for you! I have a 3 bed/2 bath house in Pine Island with 2 unused bedrooms (12' x 20') and full bath on the upper level that I would like see used and make extra $ to fund various projects I'm doing with the house and property. I have one cat (inside) and two dogs (mostly outside). And a few horses and cows running around. The house is just off 52 out in the country between Oronoco and Pine Island (I have 30 acres). The other room upstairs is also open to stay in if there is not one else scheduled to stay in it (both rooms are rented out individually). The bathroom upstairs would be shared with whoever is staying in the other spare bedroom.

I am a nurse at Mayo Clinic and work 12 hr night shifts. I am very mellow, easy going and easy to get along with. House has central air, woodstove, sauna, washer/dryer, large porch in the front and a deck in the back of the house. I a lot of apple trees, fruit trees and berries during the non-winter months you are welcome to that too! On the main level is the living room, dining room, kitchen, my bathroom and my bedroom. The basement is a separate apartment listed on here

Also in the front pasture there is a small one room dilapidated cabin I'm trying to resurrect

Property manager

Rosalynn "Rosie" Sorensen

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #1) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #1) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this farm stay is within 9 miles (15 km) of Zumbro Lake, Douglas State Trail and King's Marina. Ridge View Manor Park and Rochester Campus of Minnesota School of Business are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #1) Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sue M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Friendly pets and people

Rosie , the dogs and the cats were all very friendly. Didn’t realize the property was right next to Highway 52 but we didn’t hear the traffic sound with the windows closed and the air conditioning running. Very convenient location for adventures in Rochester and Lanesboro.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Wonderful Stay

We loved staying with Rosie. One of the most kind and great hosts I've had. The property was perfect. It was a little getaway from the cities. Not to mention, the dogs were angels as well.
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

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

Back on the farm!

This property is an actual farm. If you’ve been on a farm you know what to expect. Coming from Chicago, though formerly from a small town, I knew to bring my boots and clothes I could get dirty in. You need to know and accept that, before booking. I came to town for a trip to the Mayo Clinic, where I didn’t have the best time for various non-medical related issues. Part of the reason I chose to stay on a farm is the animals, as they tend to relieve my anxiety. Rosie’s two dogs were always happy to be pet, she has the friendliest cats(2) that I have ever met, not to mention her horses, and the cows. I found myself actually spending time outside, and when you have fibromyalgia, that’s an awesome feeling. Sure I’d get tired but I pushed through that because it was surreal to walk the property. I even caught my first toad! Rosie made sure everything was ready when I arrived. The room was a nice size but still felt cozy. She has a great sense of humor and I enjoyed our talks. The bathroom was shared with a fantastic couple across the hall. Absolutely no issues. For me, it changed my perspective on living in a major city. Waking up to see Lucky, one of the horses, was a great joy especially as we walked around together. This is the experience I wanted and it was much more than I expected.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Country farm house retreat!

Stayed here for my moms visit to the Mayo! Quick drive to the Mayo each morning! Rosie is a great host very friendly! Works hard to accommodate to your needs ! We enjoyed sitting out at one of her many tables in the back yard visiting and relaxing after long days at the Mayo! We really enjoyed the dogs daisy and Cody! The two cats Smokey and max! They made the trip fun! Very friendly animals and they love to eat scraps! Rosie is working on her home to make it even better ! Beds were comfy for my family of 6 and had free roam of home and felt very comfortable here ! We would definitely stay here again if we need to. Thanks Rosie for a nice stay during our hard times ! Carol and Betty

8/10 Good

Sarah S., Thornton

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

Nice after long days at Mayo

Rosie was very accommodating.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Cecelia W., Iron River, Wisconsin

Not At All What I Expected, Home Is EXTREMELY Filthy!

To begin this review, the pictures in the ad are old and as such are misleading. The opening picture with the nice lawn up to the front porch is all muddy with a lot of (big) dog feces on the ground, on and near the walk paths. When you sit on the front porch, all you can smell is dog feces. Front walkway was dangerously coated with ice and front door handle had mud/feces on the handle. There was dog feces on the front porch. Entering the home, the floor and carpet runner were full of the same fecal mud. The room I was in was dusty and there were cobwebs in every corner. Upon turning back the bed covers on the shorter of the two beds, there were several potato bugs under the pillow. (They are not dangerous and I flushed them down the toilet.) The upstairs bathroom was absolutely filthy! Fecal matter on the toilet seat/bowl, urine on the floor next to and behind the toilet. Bits of old toilet tissue and body hair STUCK to the floor next to and behind the toilet and ON the toilet. The bathtub/shower had a lot of mildew in it and when I pulled up the rubber bath mat, the underside was full of mildew/mold. The plastic shower curtain was blackened and slimy with mildew/mold. The sink had caked on dirt and body hair as well as toothpaste on the surrounding wall area. The over-the-faucet shelf was coated with hair and old shaving cream. I cleaned this bathroom myself. The downstairs bathroom was even filthier than the upstairs one including: Mold on the ceiling above the shower, used Q-tips on the floor, feminine product garbage on the floor, etc. The kitchen: Dirty microwave, dirty toaster oven, dirty utensils, dirty drain tray with broken glass in it. One of the two available fridges had spoiled food in it and was extremely dirty on the shelves and had several crusty spills on the bottom. Open package of raw chicken dripping from the top shelf... The laundry facilities in the basement were quite adequate except for the electrical wires dangling down between the washer and dryer--right where water leaks on the floor! Also this is where the cat boxes are and there was a lot of litter on the floor as well as being really smelly. This property claims to have satellite/cable television, it does not. All in all, if there were zero stars, that is the rating I would have given this property. The filth in this home caused me a lot of anxiety and I left early because of it. At least the pets were nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Brooke W.

Quite Poor

This place was extremely rustic. Dark, dirty, old, not well kept. I believe the owner to be a nice person but this place did NOT meet our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Robin S.

Very gracious hostess.

The main thing to understand about Rosie's home is that she lives in this home along with her dogs and cat. Be prepared to mingle with animals inside and out. If Rosie is not home when you're there,, you can't be afraid of animals. We enjoyed interacting with her inside animals as well as her outside animals. Her goats were adorable and agile escape artists. Our bedrooms were cozy and comfortable. Rosie is a great communicator and generous hostess. We had a nice time and had full run of the house. Thanks Rosie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

William J., Duluth, MN

Just what we needed!

My small family of eight...wink... enjoyed staying at Rosie's hobby farm. We had two big bedrooms with six beds, and the up stairs bath. The kids loved being able to interact with all the animals. Rosie is a great host who is more than willing to interact or lay low. We were able to get to Mayo quickly and we hope to stay there again when we return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nancy W., Grand Rapids, MI

Country living, but not far to the city

Country experience! You will hear barking dogs, hungry calves, lonely goats and cat's purring. You will also hear real living; family laughing around a backyard bonfire, kids playing an animated game, trying out new recipes, sampling Rosie's "squeaky" cheese from Wisconsin, and getting information on little-known local action. The family that was there when I arrived spent time at Goldrush Days in Oronoco. My husband and I were surprised how much we learned and the memories we shared at the SPAM Museum in Austin (NOT about email). The town highlights local eateries that feature SPAM on their menu, including Culver's, which serves a delicious SPAMburger. Another guest steered us toward Cannon Falls for an awesome local diner breakfast at Erik's, topped off with fresh peach pie and cobbler. The countryside is beautiful, and perfect for my passion for adventuring. You are minutes away from the big city, and just as close to corn fields as far as you can see. I found a quaint little place called Zumbro Falls. The owner of the local gas station/campground/hotel asked if I was lost. "I'm not lost. I know exactly where I am, but I could use some help getting back, as I have no idea how I got here." On this adventure, I loved the beautiful farms and variety of landscape. Beautiful river valleys, 'hills' that made my ears pop, winding roads, and cute random villages and towns. My trip to Rochester was centered around scary health issues. The Mayo Clinic is an excellent system, thorough and personal. We were struck by the consistency of care and concern from everyone there, from those who greet you, valet, wheelchair escort, volunteer at information desks, staff who make contact with random people who look lost or confused, people at the check-in desks, nurses, medical assistants, and other medical professionals and doctors, as well as veteran patients willing to share tips to navigate the Mayo subway. I never felt like I was less than a full partner in each of the specialty teams involved in diagnosing and developing plans of immediate and future care. That said, you are also not far from emotional and spiritual healing. Rosie's property allowed for quiet reflection as well as the healing that only fresh air and sunshine can provide. I'll definitely stay here again, when in town for follow-up clinics and evaluations.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Garry B.

Great Host -- Almost Like Home!

Let's say you have a college friend with a place out in the country with two huge bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs. You stay in comfort with WiFi, USB charger next to the bed, plenty of towels, soap, shampoo, dental floss, a sweet ironing board with two irons. and blow drier for your hair. In short, all the comfort of a hotel with the homy-ness of a Midwest farm. Refrigerator and freezer for YOU, and washer and drier in the basement. Plenty of land if you want to walk around outside, and a couple of big mellow dogs to tag along with you outside, and inside a very sweet kitty cat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rosie is delightful

Cute house and the owner is working hard on the property to make it a nice place to stay. She works hard as a nurse, and appears just as hard at her beautiful property. It's not a hotel (although she had things set up as nice as some hotels we have stayed at.) Don't expect perfect, but it was perfect for us! We loved Rosie, the dogs, and her lovable kitty.