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Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring South Minneapolis

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Exterior
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41580 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Place, Chain of Lakes
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Harriet
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Harriet Southeast Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Minneapolis

South Minneapolis stay.Your stay at this South Minneapolis vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Chain of Lakes and Lake Harriet. Lyndale Park and M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chain of Lakes - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Lake Harriet - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Museum of Russian Art - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Lake Harriet Southeast Beach - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Mall of America - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • City West Station - 8 min drive
  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 19 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pump N Munch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪George & the Dragon - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown

This charming home is located in a quiet, award winning neighborhood of SW Minneapolis. Easy access to lakes (Lake Harriet is a 15 minute walk), biking, shops, coffee cafes and restaurants. Only 10 minutes to downtown Minneapolis (and the world famous Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden). Easy access to MSP and the Mall of America which is 10 minutes away. Hiking at famous Minnehaha Falls is 15 minutes away. Enjoy a comfortable home in a great neighborhood while having convenient access to everything that Minneapolis has to offer.
The home is renovated and updated while retaining its historic 1950's charm. It has central air conditioning, fully updated and equipped kitchen, breakfast bar, FR/LR with dining table for four, full basement with game table and 65 inch TV, high speed wireless internet, full back yard for BBQ-ing and entertaining.
[MINNEAPOLIS ST RENTAL LICENSE LIC362197]

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,580 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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.

Rules

Shoes are not to be worn in house to protect original wood floors
There are external security cameras and a video doorbell
Guests acknowledge the house is not child proofed or configured for children under the age of 6

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Stairs to lower level with no door

Events

No events allowed
Home is located in quiet neighborhood

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
Note from host: Home is located in quiet neighborhood
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Note from host: Home is located in quiet neighborhood For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number RLIC362197

Property is also known as

Charming Home Quiet Historic Neighborhood Lakes Downtown House
Charming Home Quiet Historic Neighborhood Lakes Downtown
Charming Home Quiet Historic Neighborhood Lakes Downtown House
Charming Home Quiet Historic Neighborhood Lakes Downtown House
Charming Home Quiet Historic Neighborhood Lakes Downtown
Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes Downtown
Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes Downtown

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.1 mi (13-min drive) away from the Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Canterbury Park (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown to downtown Minneapolis?

This vacation home is 5.7 mi away from Minneapolis.

Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check in process was flawless, we did not get to the house until 1am. The place was spotless and had everything we needed. It was in a quiet neighborhood and perfect for our needs. I would definitely stay there again. Beautiful house Keith!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at the Little Yellow House! Keith was very responsive and helpful. The house was perfect for my husband, son and I. Everything was clean and cozy. It was a great location and easy drive to lots of attractions. There are lots of great restaurants nearby as well. My son loved the basement and found that to be the coolest part as we don't have basements here in Texas. We would definitely love to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

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

Lovely walkable neighborhood

It was very clean and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is set up with all necessary items to make you feel at home. We felt very safe in the neighborhood and found it was close to various restaurants and shops. We were in town for a wedding with our adult son, my husband and me. Weather was beautiful so we enjoyed the patio one evening!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy & James W.

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

Great location and wonderful home

We enjoyed our stay at the Little Yellow House. Everything was exactly as we expected it to be. We hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As many other reviewers have said, this is a great house. It’s in a quiet leafy green neighborhood with lots of people out walking around. The house itself is equipped with everything we need. I had a couple of questions for Keith and he responded within minutes. We’re very happy with this place and will return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

Outstanding

This Little Yellow House is well appointed, everything we needed. We couldn’t have been more comfortable! We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J. P.

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

The Little Yellow House

Such a wonderful little house! The Mrs and I love a shoeless house and having a washer and dryer was a gift. Neighborhood is fantastic, but a bit of a walk to the lakes. So, we chose to drive down and park on the street close to the Harriot lake. Keith was responsive to my requests. This little yellow house is quite special!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

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

A home away from home.

My wife and I are traveling on a cross country road trip. It's a bucket list thing. We arranged to rent a property every 4 or 5 days to get a break from the road, do laundry and catch up on the computer obligations. Our stay at the "Little Yellow House" was a joy! It is a property with a lot of character and charm, but still possesses all of the modern amenities you might need. It's title does not do justice to all of the space in the home that makes it welcoming and relaxing. The owners take great care to provide all that you would need. It is a very quiet neighborhood, but has so many great restaurants nearby. We loved the ability to bike on the 51+ miles of bike trails, many of which can be accessed nearby. A very quiet and peaceful neighborhood that is welcoming. Thanks for the great time and accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

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

Our New Home Away From Home

I reread my last review for the Little Yellow House and could just say, “ditto” that, but I should put a bit more effort into a new one. One aspect that I failed to mention in my earlier comments was how lovely the Kenny Neighborhood is. Tree-lined streets, tidy homes, lovely plantings —still flowering with bursts of color — joggers, dog-walkers, and folks simply out for a stroll on a sunny, fall day fill the area. The location, too, is convenient for seeing the sights Minneapolis has to offer. The VRBO itself is completely equipped, especially the kitchen. Mattresses are comfy, sheets silky smooth, and plenty of towels and toiletries make for an enjoyable stay. We didn’t even use the downstairs or need the television while there. So many other choices like reading peacefully after a full day of sightseeing. Thanks to the owners for preparing a very clean and comfortable cottage. I suspect that we will return to this sweet nest as we continue our retirement travels.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

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

Splendid Stay at the Little Yellow VRBO

We have stayed at over 20 rental properties in the last five years, and we both agree that this one was the best equipped of any of them. The owner(s) thought of everything — bags of fresh ice, plenty of utensils of all sorts, fresh towels and enough hooks in the bathroom. (Not enough towel racks and/or hooks is a pet peeve of mine.) Extra rolls of toilet paper were easy to find, and shampoo, creams, and soaps were laid out next to the immaculate sink basin. The silkiest sheets and most velvety blankets made it a pleasure to climb into bed after a long day of sightseeing and dining. So many good restaurants make choosing difficult. Pizzeria Lola is close by, and Fika at the Swedish Institute is a favorite of ours from past visits. Burgers at the Red Cow, too, aren’t to be missed. A special treat was a stop at Patisserie 46 in St. Paul. Oh, my. Too many sweet choices, but we managed. Although it was rather hot outside, we did use the handy grill and enjoyed the colorful garden. The bench was a plus. Although we don’t tend to watch TV when we vacation, a nice large-screen television was available. Wi-Fi was working well. Street parking close to the side door was readily available. No problem. Lovely neighborhood. Airplane traffic was persistent but not at a noise level that was really an issue. Of course, we lived a couple of miles from O’Hare for many years. Thanks for providing a pleasant oasis for our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrah S.

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

Perfect!!

The Little Yellow House was everything we needed — amenities, location, everything!! Didn’t see a fire pit, but also didn’t ask.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Great place.

The yellow house is in a beautiful neighborhood. We walked the tree lined streets many times while visiting the city. The house is very clean and is equipped with everything you would need. Check in was easy. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alec L.

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

Nice place. Great host(s) - very responsive.

Perfect. Really enjoyed our time. Thx.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

The Little Yellow House

We enjoyed our 3 week stay at The Little Yellow House. It was close to everything we needed/wanted: Lake Harriett, the highway, restaurants, airport, shopping. Keith was very good at communicating with questions and things that came up with the house during our stay. The property is stocked with everything you need during your stay. We would definitely return for our next extended visit with family!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Fit all our needs

The LYH was just perfect for our week long stay to visit grandchildren.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Lovely!

Super clean and comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

great home base

We were visiting friends and family in the twin cities. The yellow house was clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kermath W.

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

Back to Back to Back

This is our third stay at the LYH in the past 3 years. Needless to say....we are EXTREMELY pleased with the house. It is as well stocked as our own home.....my wife is a chef and is able to find every kitchen gadget that she has at home. All of the electronics and the internet are excellent....I spent many hours on Zoom calls with no problem. We lived in this neighborhood 29 yrs ago , raised our children here. We still know a few neighbors. Now we have photos of our young grandchildren in the house and playing in the yard. Keith and Shirley respond to inquiries and issues almost immediately and solve the issues just as quickly. You would be making a WISE decision to book a stay at the Little Yellow House. Mary Beth & Ken Stuart , FL
Stayed 101 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terry d.

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

little yellow house in minneapolis

good location, nice clean house, great help from owner. the only suggestion is it would have been nice to have a TV upstairs, we are both senior citizens and the stairs were a chore.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laif O.

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

Owner great to work with.

Keith was very responsive to all questions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Wonderful place with nice quiet location

We really enjoyed staying here for a few days. It was a bright, sunny house in a nice quiet neighborhood. Such a cheerful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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

Beautiful neighbourhood.

Nice home in a beautiful, quiet and well kept neighbourhood. This home has everything one needs for a comfortable stay, would stay again. I also enjoyed seeing the rabbits and squirrels running around the neighbourhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

You will love the Little Yellow House!

This house is adorable and the owners have done such a great job of making it feel welcoming. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you could need, including plastic baggies, tin foil, and lots of different sized plastic containers for packing lunches. Also they have knives that are sharp which makes food prep so much easier than at most rental places I have stayed that have dull knives at best or some places don't have any! The bed was super comfortable, the house was spotlessly clean, the neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, there is plenty of parking. The information booklet was helpful and welcoming. The keyless entry is fabulous. Now I want this for my own house. I loved not stressing about keeping track of a house key! I could not have asked for a better place to stay during my week in Minneapolis. I hope to return to this delightful place again one day!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorine Doyle K.

The Perfect Home for Our Holiday House!

Thank you for a lovely and comfortable home to spend our Minneapolis Holiday. We sold our Kingfield home and came back to Minneapolis to celebrate our 32nd wedding anniversary and take care of some business, taxes, auto check up, Easter shopping at Krammarczyk's, and visiting with family and friends. Our little 4-year old grandson dubbed this home as our "Holiday House." ... great home, comfortable, welcoming, everything was immaculate, beds comfortable, ... I would stay here again and I would recommend this home to my friends and family traveling to Minneapolis,
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

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