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5 BIG STARS! MINNEAPOLIS' "THE COTTAGE" LAKE NOKOMIS/MINNEHAHA FALLS/MOA/MSP

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A house with a white exterior, a compass sign on the front, and a garden with white flowers and a tree.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned wall tiles, a mounted deer head, a television, and a bookshelf.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a window with curtains.
An outdoor patio area with a pergola, stone flooring, and various seating arrangements.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a comfortable armchair, a small table with a plant, and a kitchen area in the background.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Minnehaha Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Place, Lake Nokomis
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Minnehaha Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Minnehaha Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Minneapolis

Located in South Minneapolis, a neighbourhood in Minneapolis, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. The Armory and Target Center 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 U.S. Bank Stadium or Target Field. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Minneapolis, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Nokomis - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Minnehaha Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Nokomis 50th Street Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Hiawatha Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Minnehaha Falls - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • 50th Street Minnehaha Station - 2 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 12 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Salt - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks @ VA Hospital - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Tacuba - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 BIG STARS! MINNEAPOLIS' "THE COTTAGE" LAKE NOKOMIS/MINNEHAHA FALLS/MOA/MSP pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 BIG STARS! MINNEAPOLIS' "THE COTTAGE" LAKE NOKOMIS/MINNEHAHA FALLS/MOA/MSP?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 BIG STARS! MINNEAPOLIS' "THE COTTAGE" LAKE NOKOMIS/MINNEHAHA FALLS/MOA/MSP?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 BIG STARS! MINNEAPOLIS' "THE COTTAGE" LAKE NOKOMIS/MINNEHAHA FALLS/MOA/MSP located?

Located in South Minneapolis, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Nokomis and Minnehaha Park. Minnehaha Falls and Mississippi River are also within 2 mi (3 km). 50th Street Minnehaha Station is 21 minutes by foot and 46th Street Station is 23 minutes.

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. 253 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 258 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is gracious, respectful, efficient, and responsive. The cottage and nook are comfortable, well-supplied, private, and scrupulously clean. The neighborhood is safe and convenient,
Stayed 63 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and charming with tons of storage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean, host was very responsive to questions, we enjoyed the outdoor space. Very well decorated. Good location. Good restaurants nearby, host had a list of suggestions on where to eat. We will stay there again. Very good experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2026
Thank you for the 5 star review. So glad you enjoyed the outdoor spaces and our Minnesota Nice weather during your stay. The restaurants in the area are wonderful and guests appreciate being in a neighborhood that is walkable and feels safe. Close to our beloved Lake Nokomis & Minnehaha Falls - the most popular places to visit in our beautiful Cities of Lakes. We hope you come back to visit us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a beautiful place. All the amenities.dish washer and washer dryer. Very cozy. Outside area with fire place, grill and sitting comfy. Beautifully decorated. Walked to wonderful breakfast cafe 2 short blocks away. Quiet neighborhood. Would use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2026
Thank you for the 5 star review. So glad you mentioned the breakfast cafe on the next block. Fresh, quality ingredients is why it’s a popular place to eat and is just a stones throw away! Thanks also for commenting on the quiet neighborhood. Guests notice and appreciate the small town feeling and “Minnesota Nice” vibe. It was a pleasure hosting you! 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best extended stay of 10 that we’ve been to so far. Carolyn gets all the credit for creating a warm and comfortable environment that has every detail thought of and supplied to the highest level of quality. Inside and outside is amazing. The Nook must be checked out also. Her booklet of things to see and do and eat was awesome . A very quiet neighborhood. An easy decision to stay here now and definitely in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay The Cottage. It was comfortable and had everything we needed for a four night stay. The VRBO had a very welcoming and homey feeling. The outside patio was magical, and we enjoyed spending our evenings there. It was convenient to things in Minneapolis that we wanted to do but situated in a well established and quiet neighborhood near Lake Nokomis. We couldn't have asked for more and will definitely return next time we're in the city. Thank you for your hospitality, Carolyn!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay and the best reflection of a positive experience is another reservation. Looking forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We loved our stay at The Cottage! Very comfortable, appreciated the amenities and the beautiful garden space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review and being my guests. I am glad you enjoyed the private garden space. It’s a perfect place to rewind and relax — and especially magical at night with the lighting and fire table. It was a pleasure hosting you! 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was absolutely an amazing experience from start to finish. The cottage is so cozy and all the colors, lighting and decorative touches really made it special. I highly recommend this location - the neighborhood is nice and quiet and close to so many things. Our host was very communicative and available if needed. They really thought of everything to make your stay perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2026
Thank you for the 5 star review and recognizing the effort it takes to be a top 1% host. We love hosting and glad it shows! Thanks also for mentioning the quiet, convenient location. It certainly was a pleasure hosting you - visit anytime! 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is so charming and warm and comfortable. Carolyn in a great hostess.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was extremely nice, clean and airy. The outside environment very inviting and calming. If you like to sleep in this is not the place however. The skylights let the room be full light by 5:30 am and the planes start roaring overhead at 430 am. If I were a heavy sleeper and had a eye mask this would have been one of the best stays.Just a beautiful place and great host for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2026
As advertised, the property is located close to Minneapolis/St Paul, which is very convenient and an attraction to most guests. In over 10 years, we have not heard airplane noise at 4:30 AM and it has not been reported at The Cottage or sister property so we are surprised to hear this. The property sets off major airline transit routes so is actually quite peaceful as many guests have commented about. Of course there is occasional airplane traffic everywhere in the cities and if you want to avoid it, you need to look outside the Minneapolis/St Paul & surrounding suburbs. The location is absolutely fabulous as reported in the over 250 5-star reviews with our beautiful City Lakes and Minnehaha Falls/Park out the door with so many fun things to do close by. The Cottage & Nook were purposely designed to bring in the natural light, which add to the open, airy feel. We understand your stay was just before the summer solstice in June when the sun rises early. Where many embrace the natural morning light, we grasp not all people are accustomed or grateful for it. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very walkable neighborhood, great breakfast place just a 5-mi walk. The rooms were spotless. Had everything we needed and then some!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so clean, and a totally adorable cottage and patio. So peaceful! I would stay there time and time again! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 20, 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. The Cottage is a peaceful retreat in an excellent location that guests appreciate when visiting our beautiful City of Lakes. It was a pleasure hosting you! 🥰
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with Carolyn, our host. Enjoyed it even more the 2nd time now that we were familiar with what came in the unit and how everything worked. Like an Ikea showroom, small but very comfortable and has everything you need. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 2, 2026
Thank you for the 5 star review. The Cottage & Nook exemplifies Scandinavian design & living with an open feel and cozy, clean styling. The owner’s home in Northern Norway is the inspiration for the Nordic decor & peaceful setting. It was a pleasure hosting you again. 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great little spot to relax and retreat. But close to good walking trails and lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was spotless and very efficient. The decorations were lovely. Everything was just as we would’ve wanted it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable lodging

A repeat boarder, a delightful property!!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 3, 2025
Repeat host, delightful guest! It is always a pleasure hosting you. 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Absolutely perfect place! Great area, beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit to family

Very nice location and excellent host.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place.

It was a pleasure to stay. Quite place, very clean and many little lights
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a nice neighborhood. Very convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review. The Cottage is located in a wonderful, walkable neighborhood “close to most” of what Minneapolis/St Paul offers. Guests will appreciate the newly remodeled spa-inspired bathroom with lots of storage, bidet & washer/dryer. It was a pleasure hosting you. 😌
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Best VRBO I’ve ever stayed at
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2025
Thank you. It was a pleasure hosting you. 😌
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay in Minneapolis!

We loved this cottage! Carolyn was a wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 31, 2024
Thank you for being a wonderful guest! 🥰
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with all the extra added things I love about a nice VRBO, careful decorating, welcoming treats and notes. Little touches that make it feel like someone is glad to host you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 26, 2025
We ARE glad to host you! We pay attention to the “added extra things” because we realize guests may not always remember everything you do as a host — but they will remember the way you made them feel. So we are glad you felt welcomed. Thank you for being our guests. 😌
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place

We loved our visit. The cottage is clean and adorable and so close to many things to see and do. We loved the ease of having many keys to use while we stayed and the Nordic nook was a very nice additional setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review. The Cottage is perfectly located in our beautiful City of Lakes with easy access to downtown, St Paul and surrounding suburbs. Guests love being close to Minnehaha Falls/Park, The Mighty Mississippi River and our beloved Lake Nokomis — with so many activities, restaurants and things to do. The location is ideal for first time visitors, family, friends and the business traveler. Private, convenient, quiet, safe & super clean— it's a Minneapolis guest favorite and we thank you for visiting!
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