The Cottage an urban retreat.

9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(102 Ratings)

Cottage in Minneapolis, MN

6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this cottage rental

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.

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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Minneapolis, MN

Nearby attractions

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

11.2 mi

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The Cottage an urban retreat.

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9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(102 Ratings)

Cottage in Minneapolis, MN

6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Minneapolis, MN

Nearby attractions

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

11.2 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(102 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

The property has a beautiful garden, convenient location, cozy home, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the hospitality of the host.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

A real cottage feel inside the city

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

We all loved the house. More than enough space for all 5 of us. It was like home away from home.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

This was so conveniently located, and the host was incredibly helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Beautiful yard and garden! Comfy cozy house!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Great location, cozy home with a beautiful garden. Lots of kitchen cookware and serving pieces! Perfect for our dinner party!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Great place, convenient location to go to the city center.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Everything about the cottage was comfortable and inviting. We very much enjoyed our time together before and after the Billy Joel/ Stevie Nicks concert.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

We had the best time! House was super cute and comfortable. Chickens are so much fun! Hugs to Belina! This will be my go to stay from now on when traveling to the Cities. Thank you so much for your hospitality!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Your home fit our needs, perfectly. The location was close to our family, restaurants and easy to get to. It was very roomy. Thank you for the use of your beautiful (both inside and out) home.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

The cottage had everything we needed and it was central to everything we wanted to do in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The owner is a very nice guy who even offered to let us stay a little longer if we needed to. The landscaping was lovely and it was fun to watch the chickens, cat, squirrels, birds, and bunnies from the back room window in the mornings. My only cons were that the mattresses were not comfy (I realize everyone has different views on what makes a comfy bed) but the sheets and comforters were clean and felt nice. The other thing is the house is definitely showing its age and may eventually need a few cosmetic upgrades to really bring it all together. My family and I would definitely stay again if we ever make it back to Minneapolis.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Location was perfect for a 5 day visit with friends who lived walking distance from this “cottage”. Everything (plus) is available for your use. There are SO many supplies that things were a bit cluttered but manageable. We hosted a formal dinner and it was very comfortable.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Great property! Perfect for a group of friends or family to have somewhere to hang out after going out around the city.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Quaint but very much fit our needs. Could have used some additional supplies like paper towels in kitchen and bath soap but their absence did not detract from from overall experience.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

I booked this for a family of 4, all adults. We used the attic king bed and the two main floor queen beds. Positives: This property was very clean and well maintained, inside and out. The kitchen had everything we needed. The beds were clean and very comfortable. Location makes access to everything in MSP area easy. It's just a few mins of freeway. Communication with the hosts was excellent. The caveats: The lighting in the pictures makes this place look bright. It's not. Most of the rooms are quite dark. We rented during summer. Even with central AC running, the attic bedroom gets warm, so the host provided a supplemental floor model HVAC unit which is great, except that it is right next to the bed (can't move since it vents out the window) and it is NOISY. If I didn't have top notch ear plugs we would have abandoned the attic and moved into the very dark basement which has a futon (not nearly as comfortable as a king bed!). Also, the attic bedroom has no bathroom up there. You have to go up/down a very steel staircase to go to the bathroom. Not fun. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and once the weather cooled and we didn't need the AC in the attic that space was better, but I probably wouldn't have rented had I known about there being no bathroom upstairs. My wife gave me a lot of grief due to this oversight.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Attractive property in a convenient location

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

The property was perfect for the 6 of us. We had 4 adults a 2 year old and 7 year old. Very comfortable and relaxing. Host was great and extremely responsive. Highly recommend!! And can’t forget about the chickens! Thanks for making our vacation fun!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

This is a peaceful place to get away, with great amenities. The hosts are very hospitable and the garden surrounding the house is beautiful. We loved the chickens too!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Very charming property with gardenlike yard. Alex is a great guy, very friendly and interesting. House has plenty of space and is in a great location, very central to tons of fun things (Mall of America, Minnesota Zoo, Downtown, sporting events etc). Would definitely stay again. My kids LOVED it, especially the chickens!

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

This home worked perfectly for our gathering of 4 longtime friends. We relaxed over breakfasts - and easily came & went throughout the Day & evening. Afternoon tea in the garden was sweet.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Three night stay with six people. Property is very well presented in listing. Our group consisted of two parents & four adult children. Only mom & dad slept together, yet easily enough sleeping areas (beds, futons, couch, etc) for everyone to have their own space. Off street parking available. Two detractions: Side/back door from of street parking awkward to use due to bushes partially blocking both gate & door to house. Black shower curtain leaves shower EXTREMELY dark without a light inside the curtain. (Tub-Shower had two curtains, one for keeping water inside, the exterior for aesthetic exterior purposes. However, both on same rings, so either both open or both closed, left shower interior very dark.) Our temporary solution was to use a twist tie to "pinch" exterior curtain towards center, allowing some light to penetrate at both ends. At one point, we emptied trash & couldn't find replacement trash bags. Contacted owner & new bags are delivered to door in less than thirty minutes. Overall, a great alternative to hotel especially to accommodate a group structure like ours.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

very nice spot to be close to everything (mall) (minihaha falls) ect

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

It was just what we needed for a family reunion. The dining room table and spacious living room allowed us to invite cousins over for a meal and a visit. It’s a home away from home!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Second time staying here and we'll be back again!

2.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Place was not clean, old spider hanging from vent, very dusty where TV is, furniture very worn, beds too soft - sunk to the middle of the bed. Pictures of VRBO did not represent what the place looks like.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

The home, the area, the owners, ALL OF IT! We will be back again. NO COMPLAINTS at all! THANK YOU for an amazing place to stay on our first trip to Minnesota! GO VIKINGS #72 EZA CLEVELAND SKOL!!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Nice property, had everything we needed. Good location for our needs. Comfortable beds and nice space to relax.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

We traveled from Chicago to Minneapolis all summer to watch our 4-year old granddaughter and at times, her 7=year old sister. This location was perfect -- lots of room, chickens in the backyard, easy access to our granddaughters' home, and the host, Alex, living next door. We found it to be the perfect long-term rental, the girls' got attached to it, as well, and our host was always very responsive. Would certainly recommend it to others looking for a great place to stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

This is the second year we have had a family reunion at this home coming from VT MI FLA OHIO CA. Wonderful family home with terrific VRBO host.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Charming and Comfortable

Charming and Comfortable

Really enjoyed our stay. Easy property to get in and out of; accessible parking; plenty of dishes, utensils, cooking gear, condiments, etc.. Between the 3 levels, there was more room than we needed. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Wedding

Wedding

Beds were good except for smallest bedroom. Lots of easy parking. Close to 35W. Clean. Comfy.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Comfortable and Relaxing Stay

Comfortable and Relaxing Stay

This is a lovely property on very nice grounds. The owner, Alex, is very hospitable and really let’s you feel at home. The location is quite convenient to both the airport and downtown. The house was much bigger than expected, and very comfortable to stay in. We look forward to staying here again in the future.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

An Urban Oasis

An Urban Oasis

The property was everything it was advertized as and more. We had rented it for my family to gather as we attended my daughter's graduation from the UMN. We were able to reconnect in a very comfortable and surprising quiet home like atmosphere. Just what we were hoping for! Oh, and, the host is wonderful!

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Minneapolis?

The average price for a rental in Minneapolis is $288 per night. This rental is $19 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Cottage an urban retreat.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Cottage an urban retreat.. Enjoy the water!

Is The Cottage an urban retreat. pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Cottage an urban retreat.?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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The Cottage an urban retreat.

Cottage in Minneapolis, MN

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Minneapolis, MN

Nearby attractions

The Cottage an urban retreat.

Cottage in Minneapolis, MN

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Minneapolis, MN

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Minneapolis?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is The Cottage an urban retreat. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Cottage an urban retreat.?

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