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Quaint home with large yard, pet friendly, bike storage right off the trailhead

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A two-story house with a white exterior, black shutters, and a white porch with a railing.
A two-story house with a white exterior, black shutters, and a white porch with a railing.
A kitchen with a wooden table and benches, a trash can, and two wall-mounted maps.
A wooden cabinet with a 'Welcome Visitor Guest Book' and a 'Welcome to The Root River Trail House' sign.
A wooden staircase with white paneling on the walls, leading to a door at the top.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Three-bedroom vacation home near the river accommodates 8 guests. Enjoy fishing, swimming, hiking, and biking in the area. The property features a patio for outdoor relaxation and is located near golf facilities. It is pet-friendly, welcoming adventure travelers seeking an active getaway.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Root River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Microwave
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Lanesboro, MN
  • Place, Lanesboro Arts Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Root River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Commonweal Theatre Company
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Quaint home with large yard, pet friendly, bike storage right off the trailhead

Enjoy our newly remodeled historic home in the heart of downtown Lanesboro, with the Root-River Trail head at your doorstep, across the street. Mainstreet is a block over, just a few strides away from all the events, activities, shopping and eateries.
There is bike storage with charging for E-Bikes next to the home. We have a large beautiful front yard, a patio with chairs and table, with a BBQ & firepit to wind down your evenings. The three season porch welcomes you as you walk in the front of the house, with seating to enjoy the views year-round. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything needed to prepare and enjoy meals. The living room is a comfy place to relax, with a wrap-around sectional couch. There are 3 bedrooms with a total of 4 beds upstairs. 1 full bathroom on the main level and 1 full bathroom upstairs with the bedrooms.
This home boasts a pleasant treat for a short or long term stays! Steps are in the front of the home to enter and in the home to get up to the bedrooms.
We are pet friendly with a fee. For security purposes of our guests & home, an exterior security camera is located at the main entrance front door porch and monitors the exterior entrance only. No interior areas are monitored.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets are allowed with an additional pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Fees will be added if smoking is found in home.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Clean up after pets outside with scooper provided. Extra fee for not doing so will be applied after checkout.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If you choose to bring a pet, it is your responsibility to clean up outside on the lawn after them and leave the inside of our home as you found it.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4645415vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lanesboro

Lanesboro is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park and Root River, while Commonweal Theatre Company and Lanesboro Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Lanesboro, MN

What's nearby

  • Lanesboro Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Root River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lanesboro Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Commonweal Theatre Company - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sylvan Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Court Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Juniper's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Root River Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pedal Pushers Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Pie Shoppe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint home with large yard, pet friendly, bike storage right off the trailhead pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Quaint home with large yard, pet friendly, bike storage right off the trailhead?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint home with large yard, pet friendly, bike storage right off the trailhead?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint home with large yard, pet friendly, bike storage right off the trailhead?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint home with large yard, pet friendly, bike storage right off the trailhead located?

Situated in Lanesboro, this holiday home is steps away from Commonweal Theatre Company, Lanesboro Arts Center and Lanesboro Historical Museum. Root River and Sylvan Park are also within 5 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. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute property. Unbeatable location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was so clean and comfortable. The house is basically right in town and walkable to everything. The beds were great and the big couch in the living room was our favorite place to have coffee and talk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our girl's bicycling trip. Nice space to chill and relax. Great showers and beds were comfortable after our long days of adventures. Would highly recommend this house to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVED this house! So nice and clean, super cute, spacious, perfect location. My friend and I go to Lanesboro every year for a girls weekend, and this was the best place we’ve stayed so far! Very nice, responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and cozy. Work very well for our group and the patio set out front was above and beyond comfortable. Very convenient location to the bike trails and downtown activities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The place was great, easy to get into and good communication with owner. One suggestion would be, possibly put a pad that lights up when you step on, for the step going into the master bed room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Enjoyed walking to grocery and shops. Trail is literally across the street. The house features are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly located property within walking distance to everything in downtown Lanesboro. Food, shops, trails, tubing, kayaking, etc. Place was perfect for a family of 5 with 3 teens. Nicely updated and well thought out with smart tv’s in all rooms and charging ports everywhere you turn. Great stay and hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house right in the bike trail and close to the theater, bike shop, tube rentals and all kinds of fun restaurants! Lovely updated house inside with perfect amount of room for our family weekend! We will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean. Walking distance to everything in town. Right on bike trail. Very pet friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Off street parking not ideal. Confusing directions re: whether we could park behind house. Postal service employees said absolutely no parking for us there. Not easy to find street parking close by. Most spots taken.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the outside table and the large couch in the living room, was very comfortable, nice home, very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very cute, clean and comfortable! It was in the perfect spot to access the bike trail and downtown. We a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about it ! Class of 1972 girl’s get together … had everything we needed! Walked to all the bars & shops . Would book it again ! Thx
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Austin Perkins

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Hello and Welcome to Beautiful Lanesboro and The Root River Trail House! I am Austin and I live with my wife Miranda and 3 children in Albert Lea, MN. Both my wife and I have been exploring Lanesboro since we were young. Camping, bicycling, kayaking, and eventually bringing our own family down here. We Love the driftless area and the community here so much and hope you share in all the joy it offers as well!

Why they chose this property

We chose our home because of it's history, it was built in the 1800's and had a lot of character. We also enjoy it being just a block away from the river, the downtown, and right off the bike trail.

What makes this property unique

We feel our home is unique, because when we remodeled, we were able to keep the original architecture of the old walls-modernizing it, but also keeping the natural feel with bringing in wood and natural textures into it.

Languages:

English

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