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The Cottage an urban retreat.

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Dining
Living area
Room
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 621000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Place, Parkway Theater
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Chain of Lakes
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Harriet
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Garden gates must remain closed. All linen should be taken to the laundry room.
Please leave furniture the way they are. Please don't tamper with WIFI or the TV setting.

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
Property Registration Number RLIC128909

About the neighborhood

Minneapolis

Located in South Minneapolis, a neighborhood in Minneapolis, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Target Center and Grand Casino Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Nickelodeon Universe and Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Target Field or U.S. Bank Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.
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What's nearby

  • Parkway Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Nokomis - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Chain of Lakes - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lyndale Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Harriet - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

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

  • ‪Bûcheron - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bichota Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tacos El Kevin - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sun Street Breads - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage an urban retreat. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cottage an urban retreat.?

As of Apr 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottage an urban retreat. on May 24, 2026 start from $200, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage an urban retreat. located?

Located in South Minneapolis, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Parkway Theater, Lyndale Park, and Chain of Lakes. Lake Harriet Southeast Beach and Lake Nokomis are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Kacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, lots of space, cozy fire places. Beds and bathrooms were clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ernest V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked, I love a place that has spices and seasonings and extra stuff,! Great property great foliage location was great for us, Alex and communication was awesome! One of my favorite HomeAway’s!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy cottage was great for our reunion weekend. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had just about everything we needed for our dinners off the grill. Our host was very responsive and came over from next door to help us adjust the AC on an unusually warm October day ! We very much enjoyed our stay and we do recommend : )
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and cozy house. Plenty of housewares in kitchen. Loved the sunroom. Host very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable. Well equipped. Conveniently located close to Minneapolis friends. Hope to stay their again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy and the house was essentially as described. The south Minneapolis location is perfect for getting to just about anywhere else in the twin cities.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is exactly as it is described on the website. It is a beautiful house, with some amazing antique furniture, the gounds are gorgeous - full of beautiful flowers, plants, gardens, and chickens! Alex was a wonderful host, gave us a tour of the property and the stories that surround it all. We look forward to visiting again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kari Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host and home! Perfectly centrally located and well appointed! Woolf absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

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

Great place to be

For a very small home, there was a lot of space for each person to have their own area. Felt like a great place to hang out lots of games and family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Neat stay, good communication

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

10/10 Excellent

Cecile F.

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

Excellent stay

Great place, convenient location to go to the city center.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

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

Lovely

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

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Trudy L.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay as its only 10 minutes to Viking and Twins stadiums. The house is great as you could sleep 4 comfortly. Very well clean. Never saw a bug in 6 days. Anyone staying in Minneapolis. THIS IS THE PLACE TO STAYAlex is very interesting person to talk too.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Cute cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

linda p.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

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

Great place

Great property! Perfect for a group of friends or family to have somewhere to hang out after going out around the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Great for a family stay!

We enjoyed our stay! It had everything we needed for a long weekend, and would love to see all the plants in full bloom in the summer. Location was close to downtown, the airport and there are several good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful yard. Very nice owner. Just a bit farther from venue then I was told.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

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

Beautiful property

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

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L.

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

Always a Great Stay

We've stayed at this location a number of times, and, as always, it was great. The accommodations are exactly as described, the host is always available and friendly, and we enjoyed the addition of chickens in the back yard! A great stay, again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Alex Ghebregzi

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I am a lecturer/Teaching specialist at the University of Minnesota for the last 20+ years. I teach American Indian Philosophy, and Indians of Minnesota. I love to travel, and have traveled extensively around the world. I love to have friends over for cheese, and wine. I love garden parties, and gardening is my passion. I bought next door house so that I can have a bigger garden.

Why they chose this property

I love garden parties, and gardening is my passion. I bought next door house so that I can have a bigger garden I love garden parties, and gardening is my passion. I bought next door house so that I can have a bigger garden

What makes this property unique

It's a very comfortable house even though you are 12 minutes away from the city it has a country feel to it. Ideal for a family or a circle of friends.It's close to an amazing bakery "Turtle Bakery".I do sometimes do "WINE TASTING" with food pairing.

Languages:

English, German, Italian

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