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Exterior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms21000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Minneapolis Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • U.S. Bank Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mall of America
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Minneapolis

South Minneapolis stay.Your stay at this South Minneapolis cottage places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Parkway Theater and Lyndale Park. Chain of Lakes and Lake Hiawatha Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Minneapolis Convention Center - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Target Center - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Target Field - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Mall of America - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • 38th Street Station - 6 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 12 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chelas - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Kevin - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬14 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 Cottage an urban retreat.
















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 no stove.Two gas fireplace-one in the living room one in the lower level. Second bathroom is in the lower . We have regular guest who have pet (DOG) allergy definitely no pets.




































































































































































































































































































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.

Property manager

Alex Ghebregzi

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 21,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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. 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 RLIC128909

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cottage an urban retreat. to the airport?

This cottage 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 The Cottage an urban retreat. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Cottage an urban retreat. to the beach?

This cottage is 14.9 mi (19-min drive) from Round Lake Beach.

Does The Cottage an urban retreat. offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cottage an urban retreat.?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The Cottage an urban retreat.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cottage an urban retreat.?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Cottage an urban retreat. have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Cottage an urban retreat. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Cottage an urban retreat. to downtown Minneapolis?

This cottage is 3.9 mi away from Minneapolis.

The Cottage an urban retreat. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

linda p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage, perfect location!

Our stay at the cottage was perfect! The yard around the cottage is absolutely stunning and the chickens are a delight to watch! There was plenty of space for family of 6 adults. The kitchen was well stocked. The location was perfect. It was a quick drive to downtown. I would highly recommend Alex and Bree's cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful stay in beautiful Minneapolis neighborhood

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful host and home! Perfectly centrally located and well appointed! Woolf absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great place to stay

We absolutely loved this urban cottage! There was plenty of room for our family of 4. I was inspired by the various plants & landscaping throughout the property. We enjoyed spending our mornings with a cup of coffee and watching the chickens! We had everything we needed for cooking and enjoying the week together. Alex took time to stop by and talk to us and it was great getting to know him better. I highly recommend this delightful urban retreat if you're spending time in Minneapolis!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

The home was so nice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a unique and wonderful spot

We spent a long weekend at Alex's beautiful cottage, and got to tour the grounds of the gorgeous garden and community with our gracious host, which was a treat. We were able to host a group of friends here for a fantastic brunch, which the place couldn't have been more perfect for -- everyone was charmed by the adorable chickens and resplendent environment. The place was very comfortable, spacious, scenic and well -appointed, and Alex made us feel perfectly at home. Can't wait to stay here again on future swings through Minneapolis!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

A Wonderful Weekend Stay

We've stayed at Alex & Bree's home a number of times, and, as always, everything was clean, checking-in and out was easy, and the location was perfect. Our granddaughters enjoyed visiting there, and the chickens are always fun to watch. Alex is a great host and we'll certainly return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat stay, good communication

Location was great for getting into thr city quick.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Communication with the host was clear and detailed and check in was easy via the keypad lock, which is super helpful. The place is super cute, just note that one (large) bedroom is in an upstairs attic space and one bathroom is in the basement. Parking was easy and the chickens were surprisingly personable. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Trudy L., Chicago, Illinois

A Good Stay

Our stay this time was a little bit of a struggle, due to frozen and burst pipes! In addition, the dishwasher hadn't been emptied from the last renters, and the oven had not been cleaned in quite awhile. However, Alex, the owner, was extremely responsive, as always, and we certainly will return for future visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay, As Always

Our stay this time was for the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings game, and, the stay was great. Clean, comfortable, great location, and great host.Thanks again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas

Great house, family gathered on Christmas Day and we all fit. There was more than enough room.Hosts were quick to respond when I had questions before we arrived.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tony I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home - easy process

Parking is a bit of a challenge but it is the neighborhood norm.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage

Lovely place to stay; great location. Roomy and comfortable, clean, homey. Loved the chickens!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place in MN

Had a great time visiting friends near by.The cottage is very pleasant and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne M., Blue Mountains Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place near everything

We arrived late at night but the host left lights on for us which was great. The house is older but very cozy and had all of the amenities we needed. The location is convenient to all of the activities we had planned: Viking football, Twins baseball and the MIA. We also hiked around the falls. If we had more free time we would have enjoyed the property outdoors. The gardens were amazing and the chickens roaming around was delightful. Thanks for a super getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Central location

Plenty of space to spread out. Beautiful yard and chickens to view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L., Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

A real cottage feel inside the city
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Metallica concert weekend

We all loved the house. More than enough space for all 5 of us. It was like home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous place and host!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

A Wonderful Stay, Again

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Place

This was so conveniently located, and the host was incredibly helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024