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The Lake Harriet House

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Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Harriet
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Place, Chain of Lakes
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Harriet
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bde Maka Ska
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Lake Harriet House

Home Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk-AFD1MwUA&t=7s

The Lake Harriet House is a charming turn-of-the-century home with original detailing, and modern amenities to make your stay comfortable. The home is only three blocks away from Lake Harriet, a beautiful lake where you can boat, paddle board, bike, or enjoy some food in the park. If you love food and coffee, there are delicious spots you should visit such as Wooden Ship Brewing, Cafe Ceres, Naviya's Thai, and Rosalia Pizza, and Tilia (all walking distance). Come visit us -- you will love it!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number RLIC401463
Property # 2954268vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Minneapolis

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in South Minneapolis, a neighbourhood in Minneapolis. The Armory and Target Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Nickelodeon Universe and Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Make time for Valleyfair Amusement Park, or head to an event or a match at U.S. Bank Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Minneapolis, MN

What's nearby

  • Chain of Lakes - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Harriet - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Harriet Band Shell - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bde Maka Ska - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lyndale Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • West Lake Street Station - 6 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 21 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Nico’s Taco & Tequila Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wooden Ship Brewing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Broders' Cucina Italiana - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake Harriet House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lake Harriet House ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lake Harriet House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake Harriet House ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lake Harriet House located?

This family-friendly Minneapolis holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Chain of Lakes and Lake Harriet. Lyndale Park and Bde Maka Ska are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in South Minneapolis and lots of options for sleeping and common areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, highly recommend!! The house is spacious and comfortable, bright and well appointed. Everything we needed was there, and the owner was extremely attentive and easy to reach. The location is great. Perfect for a family or group stay in Minneapolis. We'll come back if we have the chance!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathe H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host was excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, and great house. Very safe, blocks away from the lake, family, friendly location. House had everything we needed. Ben was super attentive to any questions we had. The house is adorable. The only downside is if stairs are an issue this is not the house for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great place to stay with your family

I’d highly recommend and stay here again. It looks exactly like the pics, was very clean and lots of room for the whole family!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a pretty neighborhood near Lake Harriet and small shops and restaurants. Comfortable place with attentive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. House has everything you may need and is very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house was spacious and clean. We enjoyed relaxing on the on porch and slept well in the comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

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

Great stay in Linden Hills

Great house, perfect for our family of six. Well equipped kitchen. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and spotless
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very well located for where we needed to be in Minneapolis. Nice neighborhood with good amenities nearby. The house was consistent with other houses in the neighborhood-- older homes with charm and a few eccentricities. Some of the stairs are steep and narrow if you have mobility issues. Not an issue for us, but might be for some visitors. All in all, a very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Lovely neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

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

Great location, close to city and local lakes

Enough room for 5 adults, the property owner very responsive with our questions and needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Perfect Stay

Beautifully curated home. Great communication, fun neighborhood, very clean home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanell S.

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

Wonderful!

Ben the host was very responsive and accommodating. Even got the gym area hand weights after we asked if they were available. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Lovely home

We loved the house! The screened in porch was lovely and the house was cute and comfortable. Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Excellent location

Property is ideally located for enjoying the city. Very clean and well thought out decor Very comfortable in all respects Ben was immediately responsive to all questions Would recommend without reservation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Home for a weekebd

Comfortable setting. Large well-stocked kitchen and great dining room. Great CENTRAL location for all of our activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for families! 2 blocks to excellent park, nice kid amenities like booster seat and baby gate. The house was comfortable and the location unbeatable.Only request is they change the polyester sheets for cotton. That would be a big and easy upgrade.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is amazing, with all of the mod cons you could want and plenty of space to spread out and feel at home. The construction in the street out front was a bit of an inconvenience, but that's just temporary. Location was great, convenient to all parts of the Twin Cities. Host Ben was communicative and friendly but not intrusive. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Lovely walkable neighborhood

Great old house. Love the character and details.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brooke B.

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

Location location

The location is great. Home is cute, lots of character and spacious. Only thing was we had some plumbing issues but Ben was SUPER responsive so we were a-okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your stay. Apologies that you had to deal with some plumbing issues, but happy we were able to resolve that for you quickly! Looking forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Great!

Great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clinton H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Ben was very responsive. All of our needs were met. He even purchased "beach towels" just for us asking about them. The Lake is about a 20 min walk. The lake was a wonderful place to go as a family. The house is super clean. Beds were comfortable. The house has a lot of character which made it very fun. It is an older house but has what you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT P.

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

Cozy home

Host was easy to get ahold of whenever we needed to. House was very cozy and had everything we needed. Did an excellent job with cleaning up the snow before we got there. Even surprised us with a bottle of wine. We will definitely stay here again when we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ben

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Ben is a consultant who loves to travel, explore cities, eat new foods. He is super excited to share his home with traveling guests in Minneapolis!

Why they chose this property

Linden Hills is a stunning neighborhood with a rec center and park two blocks north of the house. Lake Harriet is three blocks east. During the summer, you’ll often see live music, movies in the park, or special events at the Bandshell Park. And there are numerous eateries, coffee shops, ice cream parlor, and brewery all within 3-4 blocks.
Half-way around Lake Harriet you will discover the rose garden, a Japanese themed garden, and bird sanctuary.
We are 10-12 minutes to downtown. And about the same to the Mall of America.
1/2 mile south is Antique Row, where you can sift and sort to find the perfect keepsake to take home!

Languages:

English, Russian

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