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The dollar house

Albert Lea vacation home with kitchen

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
Smart TV, books
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 5704 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Albert Lea, MN
  • Place, Albert Lea City Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fountain Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Albert Lea

In Albert Lea .You'll find Albert Lea City Arena and Fountain Lake within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Marion Ross Performing Arts Center and Mayo Clinic Health System are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Albert Lea City Arena - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Fountain Lake - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Marion Ross Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 19 min drive - 18.1 miles

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elbow Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Fox Pub & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Harold's Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Liquor Depot - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The dollar house

This is a fully renovated single family home which is setup for you to have a very nice place to stay while in the area. The dollar house was a tired little place that hadn’t been lived in for over a decade! It’s fully renovated into something sort of special if you ask me. A great place to stay and really well equipped. It's private, on a safe street, close to parks and both lakes. If Albert Lea has nicer short term accommodations, we need to see it to believe it (Unless it's my two bedroom down the street, "Albert Lea revival". This unit is an exceptional value!

If your car runs on coal, there's an EV charger in the driveway! Or plug in your RV/ camper, etc.

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Charming two bedroom on the corner, newly renovated with a sweet porch.
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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Charming two bedroom on the corner, newly renovated with a sweet porch.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 704 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Dollar House - Between the Lakes! Albert Lea
The Dollar House - Between the Lakes! Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is The dollar house to the airport?

This vacation home is 92.8 mi (98-min drive) away from the Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The dollar house have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The dollar house offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The dollar house?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Diamond Jo Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The dollar house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The dollar house?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The dollar house have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The dollar house have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The dollar house to downtown Albert Lea?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Albert Lea.

The dollar house Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place! We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynn R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A Horrifying and Unsafe ExperienceMy stay at this property was an absolute nightmare from start to finish. Upon arrival, we discovered a trash can overflowing with maggots. When we contacted the host to address this sanitation issue, they refused to handle it and instead asked us to clean it ourselves.In addition to the maggot-filled trash, the basement had a serious water problem, with a large section of the floor covered in standing water from what appeared to be a leaking foundation. This created a strong odor and raised serious concerns about potential mold growth.When we asked for reasonable compensation for having to deal with these unsanitary and unsafe conditions, the host's behavior became immediately hostile. We immediately contacted VRBO about the situation. The host chose to communicate with us exclusively via text messages, bypassing the official VRBO platform, and became verbally abusive and threatening. The situation escalated to the point where the host abruptly canceled our reservation and told us to leave.Feeling completely unsafe due to the host's threatening messages and volatile behavior, we immediately packed our belongings and left the property. The host's actions were not only unprofessional but also made us fear for our personal safety.I urge anyone considering this property to be extremely cautious. The issues with cleanliness, property maintenance, and, most importantly, the host's dangerous and abusive behavior make this a place to avoid.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harlan E., Sauk Rapids , MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Perfect little place! Walkable to dowtown and nearby walking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had all that we needed in a quiet peaceful neighborhood during a short visit out of town. Short walk to playground and aquatic center. The county fair was going on during our visit which we took advantage of. The house itself was very cozy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a great place comfy and welcoming. Wi ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was sooo nice and clean and had everything we needed a very very nice place would go again thank you very much
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Game weekend

Went away for just a relaxing game weekend with my grandson and a friend… Was the perfect place for us to have this time together?
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was perfect for my son and I while in tone for a baseball tournament. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay this is our fourth time

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A home away from home. We enjoyed our stay there very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

thumb t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay.

Great little house. Clean and tidy!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place for sure

It was a nice cozy place well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely place to stay. We enjoyed stay there very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. We’ve enjoyed having the privacy of a home rather than a hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a cute little rental!

Highly recommend this little rental house. Super cute, clean and has everything you could need for your stay. Lucas was easy to work with too. I will definitely book this place again when I’m back in Albert Lea!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Little Place

Very clean and functional. Luke was extremely responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy getaway

We loved our stay at this property with everything we needed to cook our own food or easy convenience to explore great local restaurants. Very responsive host and fun to see the extensive renovations they have done to the home through a book they have available. A wonderful stay overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan V.

Liked: Cleanliness

A very pleasant stay

I stayed here for 6 weeks
Stayed 49 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CECELIA M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Use again!

This was a great find.Rented for my son and his 3 guy friends that helped with some interior work on our house.Will use again for out of town guests.Thank you again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Rental

I was in town for my cousins wedding. The dollar house was perfect for a quick trip in to Albert Lea. Very close to all the events I was attending and had everything I needed while away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Back home in Albert Lea

Great place to stay. Everything is labeled for easy use of shower, coffee pot and dishwasher. Very quiet place to stay. Great for a couple get away or for a family of four.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat Stay

The house was as great as it was the first time I rented it. Love the location and the quiet neighborhood. Everything we need is always in the home. Luc is a great person to interact with and always helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duff W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great value

Great value for a single or couple. Cozy older place that has been nicely updated. Excellent shower and bed. Host is very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and comfortable accommodation

Just need to clean the oven
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023