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Mankato’s Safe Haven

Mankato vacation home with kitchen

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Dining
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mankato, KS
  • Place, Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Glen Elder State Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, The Willa Cather Foundation
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mankato

In Mankato .At this Mankato vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Jewell County Hospital and 20 miles (32 km) of Lovewell State Park. Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States and Jamestown Wildlife Area are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States - 23 min drive - 28.1 miles
  • Lovewell State Park - 30 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • High Banks Hall of Fame - 31 min drive - 38.9 miles
  • Glen Elder State Park - 37 min drive - 34.2 miles
  • The Willa Cather Foundation - 42 min drive - 50.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweden Creme - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bobs Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Roam - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bobs of Mankato - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Critters - ‬8 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.

Mankato’s Safe Haven

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay in a great town with welcoming people. Whether you’re here trying to get out of the city, or you’re here hunting, this is your safe haven. Come in & stay awhile!

Guest access
Guests are able to access any rooms to the main house with an exception to the basement.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Please leave the backdoor unlocked and keys on the table.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please let me know an estimated check in and check out time just so I can give my manager a heads up. Thank you!

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Does Mankato’s Safe Haven have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How much does it cost to stay at Mankato’s Safe Haven?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mankato’s Safe Haven on Jun 8, 2026 start from $117, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mankato’s Safe Haven offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mankato’s Safe Haven?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at Mankato’s Safe Haven?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Mankato’s Safe Haven have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Mankato’s Safe Haven have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Mankato’s Safe Haven to downtown Mankato?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Mankato.

Mankato’s Safe Haven Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable home and great place to stay. Older home but modern updated inside and clean. Loved the big screen TV and kitchen area. Everything worked well and would highly recommend staying here. Also the owner was easy to get in touch with and made sure we had everything we needed. Excellent all around!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was neat and clean and worked properly i go that way a lot i will be trying to rent it again
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed our stay, very clean quiet, would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

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

Family visit

Nice space and clean. Right next to Sweden Cream for meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Nice place to stay

The inside of the house was very nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good stay

House worked great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
It looks rough on the outside but it is very clean and updated on the inside. It was perfect for a quick overnight as we passed through. The check in was easy enough. There were no check out instructions which would've been helpful. They had shampoo and conditioner and body wash in the bathrooms. That was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott & Anne F.

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

Perfect for families

Great location and plenty of charm. Great work updating an older home with modern comforts. Next time In the area it will be the #1 place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay!

Very nice! Top notch people to deal with. Very responsive and very easy!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

C R.

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

Close for historical family research

Easy in and easy out. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

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

Mankato

Wish I could have stayed longer, host and property manager were kind and generous.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Comfortable and easy!

The house was so nice and clean. Me and my family were so comfortable and loved going back to the house every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kong Y.

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

Excellent

Everything was clean. Communication was good. The only thing that threw us off was a loud buzzing noise late at night. Other then that it was a excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Annette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fishing trip

Owner was responsive to requests. Beds were very comfortable. Good location between two nice fishing lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen C.

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

Mankato

House was in a perfect location as we were going to a wedding in Burr Oak. House was clean and host and manager were great to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sindey P.

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

AS CLEAN AS THEY COME

I can't express how clean this property was. Best Ever!! It was also convenient to have an eating establishment right next door. The food was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy C.

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

Lovely place

Super cute house that is comfortable and located in a great place. We were on a road trip to Nebraska and chose Mankato as our last stop before arriving. We actually ended up staying an extra day. Something to note for your stay is many things are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in the area. The restaurant next door was open thankfully and had
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary A.

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

Nice

This rental was great, love the location. Very clean and quiet. There are only a few items that could be changed: Darker curtains, Night stand in bedrooms to place phone and personal items like ear rings, wallet on, Living room floor base seems to not be stable, Add more sitting chairs in living room and a foot stood or two, Add A/C in bedrooms, Would be nice to have a dishwasher, but it's ok as is with the huge sink, Maybe have lighter color bedding for summer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean, comfortable house.

The house is very clean and the beds are comfortable. I slept very well and that is unusual when I am away from home. The property manager was very responsive to my request. As the restaurants in Mankato are not open for breakfast, it was very nice to be able to get a few grocery items and have breakfast in the house. There is a refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker and toaster, so easy to make breakfast at the house. This was definitely more comfortable than staying at the motel. This will be my first choice the next time we visit Mankato.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
I had stayed here before and had a great experience. There was great communication. And the house was tidy. This time there were unmade beds with dirty sheets. Bins full of trash. And crusty towels hanging from the shower curtain rod. I reached out to the owner, who uses a property manager and I have yet to hear back from him. I hate to leave a bad review. But, with the lack of response, I have no other recourse. It’s unfortunate. Because I have suggested to several people I know to stay here when they go fishing in the area. I hope their experience was like my first experience here and not my last…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We had four family members and the accommodations were very adequate for that number. We found it very clean except for the floor. The yard outside leaves a lot to be desired so dirt and mud had been tracked in and not cleaned. There had been lots of rain which contributed to that and also made quite a drainage gully at end of the driveway.The kitchen needed a dishcloth or two and more than just the one dishtowel. We were not able to procure the password to the Wi-Fi until the evening before we were leaving. That information should have been posted in an obvious location within the premisis. We had to message the host and did not get a prompt response. I am actually stating these observations as suggestions to improve the VRBO experience for guests not as criticisms. We actually did enjoy our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Chilly stay

Great check-in with a kind property manager and cute decor. They worked to clear snow on sidewalk and pack it down in advance of our arrival. She even brought our food order over to allow us time to get our bags inside and settled. It was a bit dark in the back but she gave good instructions to access the property due to snow/ice. Unfortunately, the furnace was not working properly and kept shutting off. It was late on a Saturday so not possible for her to call anyone for assistance. She showed us the electric heaters and mentioned they were used last year too. So this appears to be an ongoing furnace issue. One electric heater had a caution light (heaters were very dusty) and quit working. We did the best we could to heat the home with what was available to us. I texted the out of state owner who apologized and asked if we had found the extra bedding. It was 5 degrees out and 10 below zero windchill with an ice cold floor. I said we weren't expecting to deal with those conditions for our stay but I didn't hear back. The temperature on our electric heater in our bedroom read 49 degrees when I woke up to turn on and living room was even colder. The property manager had offered to speak with the owner about a refund and the next day apologized when I turned in my key. I checked my credit card statement today and was charged $148 total, with a base rate $20 higher than advertised. We will dispute charge if no resolution. Unfortunately cannot recommend after a cold, short night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan G.

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024