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Minnesota Designer Stay: Mall of America, ValleyFair, & Minnesota Zoo

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Living area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 112044 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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Apple Valley, MN

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Basement Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Blue & Gold Swirls

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

North Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Owner's Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Owner's En Suite Bathroom

Upstairs Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Minnesota Designer Stay: Mall of America, ValleyFair, & Minnesota Zoo

Kick back & relax in this calm, stylish space. Designed with the travel enthusiast in mind, you can feel at home in this hotel-like space painted with spa colors featuring natural textures like wood & stone. A quiet neighborhood with easy access to either downtown Minneapolis or Saint Paul, MSP airport, and Mall of America. Just minutes to Minnesota Zoo, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Buck Hill Ski Resort, & the Twin Cities Premium Outlets.

The City of Apple Valley requires a minimum 30 day stay for any bookings.

This remodeled multi-level split style home features a relaxing family room on the main floor complete with a fireplace. Just a few steps up will lead you to the wide open living space where the kitchen and dining room are located. You can step onto the deck directly from the dining room to enjoy the private backyard. There are 4 bedrooms total with 3 bedrooms on the upper most level and 1 bedroom in the lowest level with its own living room right outside of it. The owner’s suite has a private half bathroom, the main upper level bathroom is complete with a tub and shower, and the main floor has a walk-in shower. You will find fresh fluffy towels all around the home. The kitchen is stocked with essentials for your stay. Laundry is available on-site as well as an attached 2 car garage.

Whole house, 2 car garage, driveway, backyard and deck.

We live only a few minutes away if you need anything however you can plan on complete privacy during your stay.

The home is located on the north end of Apple Valley right off of Hwy 77/Cedar Ave which is the main thoroughfare in the city. This main road will also take you quickly to all the major highways. This home is in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to close by shopping and dining.

All of our favorite stores are close by: Mall of America (great for indoor exercise, awesome Nickelodeon Universe that is good for kids and teens, excellent dining options)
Twin Cities Premium Outlets (one of the few outdoor shopping malls in Minnesota)
Target
Kohls
Hyvee
Cub Foods
Aldi’s
Walmart
Five Below
Like Nails (my personal pick)
Burnsville Shopping Center

Multiple dining options:
Tavern Grill (excellent Build Your Own burger and pizzas)
Farmer and Fishmonger
Taste of Thaiyai
Chik-fil-A
Raising Cane’s
Super World Buffet
Pho Valley
Taco Chon
Simplee Pho
Mezcalito

You will have full access to the 2 car garage and the driveway. Apple Valley is a premier suburb of the Twin Cities and is a well established city that is centrally located.

There is no additional charge for up to 4 guests, it's $25 per additional person per night after 4 guests.

Please note our basic house rules:

No smoking or vaping allowed inside the property or garage. A $350 cleaning fee will be charged to any guests violating this rule. We've worked hard to curate a smoke-free experience for guests, especially those with asthma. You're welcome to smoke outside however please dispose of your cigarette butts properly.

No pets allowed due to owner's severe allergies. A $350 deep cleaning fee will be charged to any guests violating this rule. Many guests ask ahead of time if any pets have been inside a home due to their allergies.

No unauthorized events or parties. We have hosted over 600+ nights with the various short term rental homes in the Twin Cities that we own. We value honesty and transparency with your travel plans. If you have any questions, please contact us via inquiry.

Quiet time starts at 10 PM to 7 AM. The home is fully stocked with linens, toiletries, cookware, silverware, and basic condiments for cooking.

Please let us know in advance if you are traveling with toddlers and would like use of baby gates, a baby swing, or a high chair. We are happy to have these items available for your use at your request.

Early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be available with advance notice for $50.

Property manager

Nancy Yang
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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 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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Apple Valley

Apple Valley is home to this holiday home. Burnsville Performing Arts Center and Sibley House Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nickelodeon Universe and Skateville. Cascade Bay Waterpark and Lego Imagination Center are also worth visiting.
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Apple Valley, MN

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 21 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bruegger's - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Minnesota Designer Stay: Ski Lover's Haven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Minnesota Designer Stay: Ski Lover's Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minnesota Designer Stay: Ski Lover's Haven?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Minnesota Designer Stay: Ski Lover's Haven located?

Situated in Apple Valley, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Crystal Lake Beach, M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital and Crystal Lake Golf Club. Buck Hill and Burnsville Performing Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

College Reunion Weekend

Property was perfect for our stay. Plenty of bedrooms and living space for our crew to catchup!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri Z.

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

Great, relaxing, and well priced.

It was a very comfortable stay. There were a coup!e of bathroom things to fix, but they were readily available to assist.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Greg O.

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

nice place

Nice place and Nancy was very helpful and communicative when we had issues. She jumped right on them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Yang

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests