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Tranquil Nature Retreat

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The place you'll call home during your stay
Enjoy a meal, a coffee, or a glass of wine and enjoy nature.
The cozy couch invites you in to rest and watch a movie.
The fully equip kitchen ready for all of your cooking needs.
The fully equip wet bar includes a wine fridge, dishwasher, and ice maker.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

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Excelsior, MN
  • Place, Lake Minnewashta Off-Leash Dog Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall of America
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil Nature Retreat

Escape into natural serenity with this beautifully renovated 1-bedroom ( 3 total beds), 2-bathroom, 1,600 sqft space in Excelsior, nestled adjacent to picturesque Lake Minnewashta Park. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature while enjoying modern comforts. Experience ultimate relaxation with a sleep number bed, rejuvenating rain showers, and bidet toilets. The fully equipped kitchen & wet bar make dining a delight.

Window a/c & ceiling fan for cooling. Space is part of a duplex/two family home - this is the walkout level unit. Numerous layers of noise barrier between units for ultimate quiet & privacy. Home is at the end of a private street with direct access to Lake Minnewashta Regional Park which hosts trails, swimming, park, and more. 2-5 minute drive to nearest stores & downtown Excelsior which hosts restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and access to Lake Minnetonka.

The most beautiful sunsets are visible throughout the space & yard. We have an array of wildlife that roams the yard such as crane, turkey, deer. Evening exterior light is kept to a minimum so as not to disturb views of stars & reduce disruption of wildlife. We are a pet-free, smoke free household.

**PLEASE NOTE - We do currently (10/28-11/15) have a couple of exterior projects underway that may cause for some disturbances during stay. Our most sincere apologies & thank you for your understanding
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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 3-17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3600469
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Excelsior

Excelsior is home to this vacation home. Paisley Park and Scott County Historical Society - Stans Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hazeltine National Golf Club and Deer Run Golf Club. Valleyfair Amusement Park and Minnesota Landscape Arboretum are also worth visiting.
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Excelsior, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Minnewashta Off-Leash Dog Area - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Minnesota Landscape Arboretum - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lake Minnetonka - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Mall of America - 25 min drive - 35.4 km
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 28 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maynards - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Excelsior Brewing Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Coop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hazelwood Food + Drink - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Nature Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tranquil Nature Retreat?

As of Jun 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tranquil Nature Retreat on Jul 19, 2026 start from $399, 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 Tranquil Nature Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Nature Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Nature Retreat located?

Situated in Excelsior, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Minnewashta Off-Leash Dog Area, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, and Paisley Park. Excelsior Bay Books and Lake Ann Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhein D.

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

Nice spot

Clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda D.

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

Chanhassen

Nice house clean and live the espresso machine!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea K.

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

Great Cozy Place

Cozy lower level stay, clean & equipped with very nice appliances, very comfortable king size bed, etc. It was nice to be tucked away in the woods a bit but still within a few miles of anything you could need. Great story of the history of the home. My only recommendation would be a little comfier chairs for lounging outside, otherwise we very much enjoyed our stay & the hosts recommended many local eateries and activities nearby which was very nice as well. Will definitely be back if ever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Country in the city

This property makes you feel like you’re in the country but you are just a mile or so from anything you could possibly want. The lower unit of the house was our temporary home while we attended a wedding at the Arboretum nearby. It was just what we needed and was very welcoming. The owners, who live upstairs, had provided snacks and drinks for our arrival and all amenities were top notch including the Dyson hair dryer and sleep number bed. We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sabrina Bownik

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I’m from the area. I love to cook & host. Perhaps one day I will add hosted breakfast to combine the two. :-)

Why they chose this property

Complete peace & an abundance of wildlife. It feels like you’re hours outside of the cities & you’re a short drive to everything! Beach, playground, and walking trails just outside the backyard.

What makes this property unique

Backs to a regional park which allows you to feel like you’re on a private reserve of land.

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