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☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆

Family-friendly stay near Mayo Clinic

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 125000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Rochester, MN
  • Place, Silver Lake Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rochester Recreation Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Minnesota Children's Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rochester

Heart of Rochester.You'll find Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus within 3 miles (5 km) of this Rochester vacation home. Silver Lake Park and Minnesota Children's Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Silver Lake Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rochester Recreation Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Minnesota Children's Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mayo Civic Center - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Apache Mall - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hollandberry Pannekoeken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 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.

☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆

Centrally located near Silver Lake, less than 10 minutes to Mayo Clinic, this home is the largest entry in our Dharma Dwellings homes! Named after Grandma Dee Dee, this is where she stays when she visits the grandkids, but she isn't always in town, and wanted to offer the space to others who could use it while she isn't here! We have been blessed to host hundreds of guests, and work hard to ensure you have an relaxing and restorative experience with us at Dharma Dwellings!

About the Space:
➤Large open concept kitchen with Granite countertops, perfect for preparing a meal and sitting down for a family dinner. All the pots, pans, cooking oils, and spices you may need. Any amenities you could need including Coffee and tea. Please let us know if you find anything missing.

➤This home has the same initial layout as Oakley's Oasis and Poppy's Paradise next door, but has a bump out kitchen and large upstairs/basement bedrooms.

➤Five Spacious bedrooms (two queen bedrooms on the main, two upstairs (a king and a queen,) and one king downstairs), the size of the bedrooms are unique to most of the homes in town.

➤Large 65inch Roku 4k tv (with associated Netflix/ Amazon Prime account), Xbox 360, and an over the air antenna with 25 local HD channels provided.

➤This home has a unique backyard of rare plants sure to be a relaxing spot on a summer day! Enjoy lounging on the patio set and watching the many native species of birds and other wildlife that make this area their home. Eat a meal prepared on the Electric Grill.

➤Full service snow removal/ice melt to ensure you are able to get to your appointments.

➤ Located next door to both Oakley's Oasis and Poppy's Paradise. These three homes all in the same location provides us unparalleled ability to provide flexibility for your stay, should you need to extend based on Mayo testing or complications

Guest Access:
➤We give all you access to all of the home that is photographed. We ask if you can limit use of beds based on how many guests have booked.

➤Just a heads up that we have cameras on the front and back of the home, which ensure that no uninvited guests/thieves are on the premises. There are no cameras in the home.

➤$75 pet fee due to excess cleaning for hair! We ask you pick up the dog poop!

➤We may need to access the house based on any potential problems or necessary repairs, but will let you know!

Other important details:
➤We have commodes, shower chairs, and bed railings available for those with limited mobility issues. Let us know in advance so we can get them for you.

➤We provide a pack-n-play and high chair for those with little ones! Let us know in advance so we can get it for you.

➤All of our sheets and bedding are hypoallergenic for those with allergy or sensitivity issues.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

- Early check-in (subject to availability): $50 fee for arrivals before 1:00 PM, $40 fee if arriving before 4:PM
- Late check-out (subject to availability): $30 fee for departures after 10am. No advanced notice fee raises to $50, and $100 if staying past 10:30.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 999 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $75 pet fee for the first and $50 for the second

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Let us know if you need a high chair/crib

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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. 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 R21-0065H

Property is also known as

Dee Dee's Den a Dharma Dwellings Parent Company
☆Dee Dee's Den a Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆ Rochester

Frequently asked questions

How close is ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆ to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.3 mi (19-min drive) away from the Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆ have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆ to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.9 mi (12-min drive) from Cascade Lake Beach.

Does ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆ offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆ have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆ have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆ to downtown Rochester?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Rochester.

☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆ Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Was a perfect setting for our family wedding weekend. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute property. Nice place to sit outside and neighbors are friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as we expected and only 9 minutes from Mayo Clinic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in the area for a graduation and needed a spot for 9 of us. It worked well for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable home for a great stay for our annual shopping trip. This was our second time renting and plan to return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was the perfect choice for our first visit to Mayo. We had an active toddler who was able to run around on one floor while others could get rest out of earshot. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work stay

Place was great and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family holiday

Great space for full family
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best VRBO experiences that we have had. Everything was so clean and the house was furnished with everything we needed. This was the perfect home base for my family during a recent family wedding in Rochester.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could use some larger knives. We had a watermelon to cut up and it made it challenging . Over all definitely excellent place and we will definitely be back for future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a staff retreat!

We booked this place for a 3-day staff retreat and it worked perfectly. Everyone had their own room, and there’s was plenty of space to both work and relax in the home. Great location and the hosts were excellent to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

Beautiful house! Clean and very spacious. Nice neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Space

If a group of women can stay here for a weekend it is spacious enough for anyone. Great host, easy location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice LARGE home centrally located

The house was as described! Pictures do the house justice and I can say for the first time in a couple VRBO stays that the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Christmas Shopping

We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in Rochester

Nice house, quiet neighborhood big house nice deck
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place.

Really liked the place it was cozy and just enough for our party and very quite neighborhood. Would recommend coming back to stay here if needed to. Host responded back at a reasonable time and the place felt like home. Thanks for hosting our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

We stayed here a second time for the Mayo Clinic, Alex and Emily are the best hosts we’ve ever had at a VRBO
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming House and Neighborhood

Stayed for four days at this 5 bedroom charming house in a quiet neighborhood conveniently located in town. The personal touches to the house were great and the owner was responsive to any questions we had both before check in and during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we needed

This home was exactly what we hoped it would be. Close to Mayo, clean and comfortable, we throughly enjoyed this home and will stay here if we come back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay ever!

Every year my friends and family travel for a week. We are Combat Veterans, ranging from the Vietnam War to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. This was the best house we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic. Clean, well cared for. Quiet neighborhood. Peaceful:)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome family stay!

The host was so responsive and informative! Our stay was perfect! The home was so clean and everything was in awesome repair. The home is in fabulous condition and has everything you could possibly need. We had 9 adults, a 2 year old and a dog and we were 100% comfortable. We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Staycation

We had a blast in this amazing house. Lots of fun family games and meals. Thank you for the help keeping it a surprise for the youngster and allowing us to get things started before she knew anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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