Frank Lloyd Wright overnight rental - The Elam House
- House820 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 5
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 1–2 nights
820 sq foot Frank Lloyd Wright Guest House suitable for up to 5 guests
Bedrooms
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
The guest bedroom has a queen size bed, in-suite bath, shower, toilet and two sinks. There is also a walk-in closet. With 7 swing out windows, Frank Lloyd Wright brings the outdoors inside very nicely in this room.
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 2toilet, tub2nd bathroom has toilet, sink and tub
- Bathroom 1toilet, tub, showerShower, tub, toilet and two sinks
- Private in-suite bathroom including shower, bathtub, 2 sinks and toilet. The second bedroom also has a private bathroom including toilet, sink and tub.
Safety features
- Exterior lighting
- Carbon-monoxide detectorGuest area Hallway
- Smoke detectorGuest Bedrooms
- First-aid kitKitchenette in guest area
- Fire extinguisherGuest Living room
Location Type
- VillageThe Elam House is located on the Southwest side of Austin, in a quiet residential Neighborhood just off Interstate 90
General
- TelephoneIn guest living room; Local calls only
- Air ConditioningCentral Air - entire house
- HeatingForced air - entire house
- Linens ProvidedBed sheets, pillows, and pillow cases
- Clothes DryerNone in guest quarters but available on request for guests staying more than 3 days.
- FireplaceHuge floor to ceiling fireplace. We provide wood.
- Parking
- InternetComplementary Wi-Fi
- Towels ProvidedBath towels and kitchen towels provided
- Wireless Internet
- Hair Dryer
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomEquipped with 26' Sanyo TV with Direct TV; Stereo with CD player; Wi-Fi; phone (local calls)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- StoveModern Electric Stove and Oven
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsSalt and pepper shakers, coffee and tea packets
- Dishes & UtensilsSeveral sets of silverware, plates, glasses, cups, coffee cups, wine and Champagne glasses, large and small carving knifes, can openers, basically a full kitchen.
- Kitchen
Dining
- Seating for 6 people
- Dining Area
- DiningDining area in the living room, seats up to six people.
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / CableDirect TV
- StereoWith CD player
- DVD PlayerStandard Samsung DVD/VCR. Not Blu- ray
- Books'The Frank Lloyd Wright Companion' by William Allin Storer; 'Frank Lloyd Wright Inside and Out' by Diane Maddex; 'Wright Panorama' by Eric Lloyd Wright and Thomas R. Schiff; Magazines on FLW.
- GamesVarious board games - scrabble, monopoly, chess
- Video LibraryVideos on the life of Frank Lloyd Wright and other popular videos available.
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- BalconyIt's in the residence area, but you'll be able to see this during the tour of the entire house.
- BicyclesBike on the Shooting Star Trail and other paved trails in the area. You will need to bring your own bikes.
- BoatGuests may bring their own boat and park it in the driveway. Beaver Lake is a nice recreational and fishing lake only 30 miles away. You can launch your boat there.
- Deck / PatioPatio at the Guest entrance. Patio table with four chairs, umbrella and chaise lounge.
- Water Sports GearGuests may bring their own water ski gear and boat and ski at Beaver Lake.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Notes
- If you are an amateur radio operator, you might be interested in knowing that the owner has a radio station in the home which includes a Kenwood TS 940-S AT and Kenwood TL-922A amplifier. The station includes a 70 foot tower which supports an 80 meter dipole, a Cushcraft A3s with 40 meter add on kit at 70 feet; a 5 element 10 meter beam mounted at 75 feet and a VHF antenna at 80 feet. The owner is a contester; call sign KF0GV (Extra Class). We welcome guest operators. We also have some good duck and pheasant hunting nearby. The owner is an avid hunter and could direct you to one of the hunting lakes, sloughs or hunting areas nearby. Make sure you discuss this with Pete Plunkett well in advance of your stay. We also have a 35' X 60' Ice Rink in Winter. The owner is a former Austin High Varsity Hockey player and is one of the coaches for Daran Plunkett's youth hockey teams.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Children under 7 not allowedChildren under 7 not allowed
No pets
No smoking - No smoking on the entire premisesNo smoking on the entire premises
Max guests: 5
Minimum age of primary renter: 18 - Must be at least 18Must be at least 18
- For some of the house rules, see The Elam House Reservation form
Cleaning practices
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Cleaned with disinfectant
Minimum 1-day vacancy between guest stays
Owner
Pete Plunkett
- Languages:
- english
About Pete Plunkett
Welcome guests. I am Pete Plunkett, the Innkeeper for the Elam House. I live in the Elam House with my son, Daran. I was born 5 months after my father Warren Plunkett, purchased the home in March, 1959 from S.P. 'Pearl' Elam. I grew up in the Elam House, went to school and graduated from Austin High School, obtained a BA degree in Business Management from St. Thomas College and a JD degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 1985. I have practicing law in Austin, Minnesota since 1985. In 1987, I purchased a home across the street from the Elam House and lived there until 2006 when I moved back into the Elam House. I am also a slalom water skier competing in local, regional and national tournaments; a competition control-line model airplane pilot; an instrument rated private pilot; an Amateur Extra Class radio operator; an ice hockey player and coach; and an avid duck and pheasant hunter. I have lived in the Twin Cities, and Oklahoma City, but have spent the majority of my life in Austin. I know the Elam House very well and look forward to telling you about it and introducing you to Austin, Minnesota if you have never visited here before.
Pete Plunkett purchased this House in 1959
Why Pete Plunkett chose Austin
This is our family home. We enjoy the home very much and since it is the second largest Usonian home by Frank Lloyd Wright, we wanted to allow other people interested in Wright designs to stay overnight and experience the home in a more intimate manner. Wright drew plans for over 1000 homes. 532 of these designs were built and approximately 400 remain. 13 of these homes are in Minnesota and 4 are in Southern Minnesota. The Elam House is a rare treasure indeed!
What makes this House unique
Enjoy the fantastic views from either living room. Both living rooms have large windows that create one full wall of glass. Some of the windows in the main living room are Nine feet tall and three and a half feet wide. The three floor to ceiling fireplaces are a hallmark of Frank Lloyd Wright. The soaring ceilings in the living rooms are outstanding and give the effect of the room exploding upwards upon entrance. The rare cypress wood lining the ceilings and walls and the meticulous limestone work are wonderful to view and examine. Of course, there is nothing better than relaxing in the house during a thunderstorm. The rain hitting the stone coated steel roof and watching the storm roll by through the windows, it's almost as if you are out in the storm. Wright had the special gift of being able to bring the outdoors inside his homes and the Elam house is no exception.