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Minnetonka Secluded Cul-de-Sac 6 mi. to Mpls.--Gorgeous Acre near I-494 & I-394
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Reviews
8.4 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 142500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Living room
1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Rec Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3 on First floor
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4--First floor Spa
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Minnetonka Secluded Cul-de-Sac 6 mi. to Mpls.--Gorgeous Acre near I-494 & I-394
Minnetonka Cape Cod Vintage Charmer with classic features throughout that were recently refinished. First floor includes a large living room with a wood burning fireplace, 65" TV with Roku and leather queen sleeper sofa, a center hall with mahogany stairs, formal dining room, bathroom, refinished oak floors, several closets and entry rooms, antiques and leather furniture. The first floor also has a bedroom with a mahogany 4 post queen bed and Sleep Number mattresses. Adjacent to the bedroom and separated by room darkening draperies is room with a whirlpool bathtub/shower & vanity, an antique English armoire, French doors to the backyard gardens and new 6 panel oak doors to the living room which can be secured. The fully equipped kitchen has a refrigerator with ice and water, stove with convection oven, dishwasher, disposal, Corian counter tops with marble back splashes, etc. Lower level includes a new bedroom, bathroom with marble shower and family room. The second floor includes bedrooms, all of which have antique desks, and a full bathroom with new granite topped vanity.
Gardens and patio: Outside there is a large brick patio with three tables, gas grill, wood burning stove, etc. all surrounded by gardens and paths to the large, private rolling yard with its pond, waterfalls, professional landscaping and gardens.
Gorgeous acre of gardens and rolling landscaping with pond, waterfalls, birds, deer and wildlife. Pick your own flowers, apples, cherries and raspberries. Antiques, hardwood floors, brick patio and sidewalks, basketball hoop, regional bicycle trail 200' away with bikes included. Set on a secluded, safe cul-de-sac of 5 homes on acre lots seemingly away from it all but convenient to Interstates 494, 394, Lake Minnetonka with its 125 miles of shoreline, Shady oak Beach, Minneapolis and its Chain of Lakes, downtown Hopkins and its farmer's market, Excelsior and Wayzata with their boat cruises, upscale shopping and restaurants. Walk to Minnehaha Creek, 3 parks, tennis courts, Dunn Brothers coffee shop, churches, art and historic tours of Minnetonka Mills. Biking distance to Ridgedale Mall, Ridgehaven Mall, Target, Hennepin County Library, etc. Mall of America is nearby as are MN Twins, Vikings and U of MN stadiums.
Kid Friendly:: Minnetonka has about 50 parks including several within walking distance. Minnehaha Creek runs through Burwell park 3 blocks away which is a historic farmstead/flour mill with picnic grounds. Meadow park is a short walk or ride up bicycle trail and has tennis courts, play equipment, walking paths through huge nature preserve, ball field, picnic areas, hockey and ice rinks. Home comes with basketball hoop and ball, soccer ball, football and room to play. Baseball and tennis equipment upon request. Shady Oak Beach is a short drive and has lifeguards, swimming dock, diving boards, etc. Lake Minnetonka is about 4 miles away and has 125 miles of shoreline, numerous swimming areas including beautiful beaches at Excelsior Commons, Deephaven and Minnetonka Beach. Fishing opportunities exist at Minnehaha Creek about 3 blocks away, throughout Lake Minjnetonka and the City of Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. Sight seeing and Dinner boats are available at Excelsior City Docks, Wayzata. Al & Alma's, etc. while private boats can be rented at various points along Lake Minnetonka,'s shoreline. The nearby towns of Hopkins, Excelsior and most others in the area have farmer's markets.
Gardens and patio: Outside there is a large brick patio with three tables, gas grill, wood burning stove, etc. all surrounded by gardens and paths to the large, private rolling yard with its pond, waterfalls, professional landscaping and gardens.
Gorgeous acre of gardens and rolling landscaping with pond, waterfalls, birds, deer and wildlife. Pick your own flowers, apples, cherries and raspberries. Antiques, hardwood floors, brick patio and sidewalks, basketball hoop, regional bicycle trail 200' away with bikes included. Set on a secluded, safe cul-de-sac of 5 homes on acre lots seemingly away from it all but convenient to Interstates 494, 394, Lake Minnetonka with its 125 miles of shoreline, Shady oak Beach, Minneapolis and its Chain of Lakes, downtown Hopkins and its farmer's market, Excelsior and Wayzata with their boat cruises, upscale shopping and restaurants. Walk to Minnehaha Creek, 3 parks, tennis courts, Dunn Brothers coffee shop, churches, art and historic tours of Minnetonka Mills. Biking distance to Ridgedale Mall, Ridgehaven Mall, Target, Hennepin County Library, etc. Mall of America is nearby as are MN Twins, Vikings and U of MN stadiums.
Kid Friendly:: Minnetonka has about 50 parks including several within walking distance. Minnehaha Creek runs through Burwell park 3 blocks away which is a historic farmstead/flour mill with picnic grounds. Meadow park is a short walk or ride up bicycle trail and has tennis courts, play equipment, walking paths through huge nature preserve, ball field, picnic areas, hockey and ice rinks. Home comes with basketball hoop and ball, soccer ball, football and room to play. Baseball and tennis equipment upon request. Shady Oak Beach is a short drive and has lifeguards, swimming dock, diving boards, etc. Lake Minnetonka is about 4 miles away and has 125 miles of shoreline, numerous swimming areas including beautiful beaches at Excelsior Commons, Deephaven and Minnetonka Beach. Fishing opportunities exist at Minnehaha Creek about 3 blocks away, throughout Lake Minjnetonka and the City of Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. Sight seeing and Dinner boats are available at Excelsior City Docks, Wayzata. Al & Alma's, etc. while private boats can be rented at various points along Lake Minnetonka,'s shoreline. The nearby towns of Hopkins, Excelsior and most others in the area have farmer's markets.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please inquire with specifics re small gatherings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: Please inquire with specifics re small gatherings
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
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About the area
Minnetonka
Located in Minnetonka, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Braemar Golf Course and Bush Lake Ski Jump are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Round Lake Beach. Travelling with kids? Make time for Nickelodeon Universe, or head to an event or a match at Target Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Minnetonka, MN
What's nearby
- Xinxing Academy - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
- Ridgedale Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
- Hopkins Center for the Arts - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
- Plymouth Playhouse - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
- Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- Bacio - 5 min drive
- The Cheesecake Factory - 5 min drive
- Leeann Chin - 5 min drive
- Big Bowl Ridgedale - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window6.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
8.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
8.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
12 Jan 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa B.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian T.
18 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brian T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike C.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Minnetonka House
Mike C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Kathy H.
27 Jun 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Vacation
Kathy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
David P.
17 Feb 2018
Perfect
David P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018
8/10 Good
Amy P.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute home
Amy P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
17 Jul 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Minnetonka House
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca Z.
22 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peace and comfort
Rebecca Z.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Debbie A.
20 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debbie A.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
anthony j.
30 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy long term stay
anthony j.
Stayed 69 nights in Sep 2020
4/10 Poor
Matt D.
5 Sept 2021
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location - cluttered and smelly house
Matt D.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021
4/10 Poor
Bryan W.
3 Sept 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great location - cluttered house
Bryan W.
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Cheryl C.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
family reunion and baseball
Cheryl C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Thomas K.
8 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Great location
Thomas K.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
2/10 Terrible
Julie B.
8 Apr 2023
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Stay Away! Dirty, cluttered, smelly, no response from owner
Julie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rick D.
3 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Rick D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mark P.
31 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice
Mark P.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
PC C.
30 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for a family reunion
PC C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lynn L.
9 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Lynn L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
4/10 Poor
Laura A.
27 Aug 2019
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Problems with cleanliness and photos no longer portray the shape the property is in
Laura A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Missy R.
21 May 2019
Great, would stay here again!
Missy R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
4/10 Poor
Emilie J.
13 May 2019
Issues with cleanliness
Emilie J.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
8/10 Good
Mary B.
20 Sept 2018
Good sleeping areas and a lot of TVs.
Mary B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
8/10 Good
Stephanie O.
18 Jun 2018
This home met all our needs for our family gathering of 6 adults and 4 young children
Stephanie O.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
About the host
Hosted by Jim Anderson
U of MN graduates enjoying fine older homes, gardening and meeting new people.
Why they chose this property
Beautiful, spacious, convenient and quiet while accommodating up to 14 on 3 finished levels. Whirlpool bathtub on first floor in master suite!
Second floor has two bedrooms, both with queen beds. First floor bedroom also has a queen bed. Finished lower level has a twin bedroom with a twin trundle in its bedroom with 4' x 4' window. Rec room has a double bed plus a double futon.. Living room has a leather, queen sleeper sofa plus a very comfy leather sofa with down-filled cushions. Pack-n-Play, a play pen and cots are also provided.
Second floor has two bedrooms, both with queen beds. First floor bedroom also has a queen bed. Finished lower level has a twin bedroom with a twin trundle in its bedroom with 4' x 4' window. Rec room has a double bed plus a double futon.. Living room has a leather, queen sleeper sofa plus a very comfy leather sofa with down-filled cushions. Pack-n-Play, a play pen and cots are also provided.
What makes this property unique
Gorgeous rolling acre lot at end of cul-de-sac of only 4 homes with Cape Cod style home built in 1941 extensively updated. Convenient to anywhere in the Twin City area being about 1 mile to I-494 and 2 miles to I-394 and about 20 minutes to MSP airport, Downtown Minneapolis, Mall of America, water park, Twins, Vikings & University of MN, etc. Only about 4 miles to Minnesota's premier Lake Minnetonka with over 100 miles of shoreline, excursion boats, restaurants, shopping, etc.
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