The Cottage an urban retreat.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 621000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

Explore the area

Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Convention Center
‪7 min drive‬
U.S. Bank Stadium
‪7 min drive‬
Mall of America
‪9 min drive‬
Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

It's a 1945 split house with three bedrooms. The attic bedroom is large carpeted heated/cooled it has a king bed with a love seat very comfortable, and serene. In the main floor you have two bedrooms with each has a queen bed.Next to the dining room you have a porch like room with a sleeper futon sofa unbelievably comfortable queen sized. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms 2 sofa beds , plenty of room and comfort for 8 + people. Beautiful living space, and dining space. Dining table sits up to ten people. Two kitchen, two bathrooms. Upstairs kitchen electric, and the downstairs kitchen no stove.Two gas fireplace-one in the living room one in the lower level. Second bathroom is in the lower . We have regular guest who have pet (DOG) allergy definitely no pets.

It's a 1945 split house with three bedrooms. The attic bedroom is large carpeted heated/cooled it has a king bed with a love seat very comfortable, and serene. In the main floor you have two bedrooms with each has a queen bed.Next to the dining room you have a porch like room with a sleeper futon sofa unbelievably comfortable queen sized. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms 2 sofa beds , plenty of room and comfort for 8 + people. Beautiful living space, and dining space. Dining table sits up to ten people. Two kitchen, two bathrooms. Upstairs kitchen electric, and the downstairs kitchen is gas.

Property manager

Alex Ghebregzi

Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Garden gates must remain closed. All linen should be taken to the laundry room.

Please leave furniture the way they are. Please don't tamper with WIFI or the TV setting.

Important information

You need to know

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

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

Property Registration Number RLIC128909

About the area

Minneapolis

Located in South Minneapolis, a neighbourhood in Minneapolis, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Target Center and Xcel Energy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Nickelodeon Universe and Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Make time for Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, or head to an event or a match at U.S. Bank Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

Minneapolis, MN

What's nearby

Minneapolis Convention Center - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
U.S. Bank Stadium - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
Target Center - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
Target Field - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
Mall of America - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

38th Street Station - 6 min drive
St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 12 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chelas - ‬17 min walk
‪Revival Smoked Meats - ‬13 min walk
‪Tacos El Kevin - ‬17 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage an urban retreat. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage an urban retreat.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage an urban retreat.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage an urban retreat. located?

This family-friendly Minneapolis cottage is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Parkway Theater, Lyndale Park and Chain of Lakes. Lake Nokomis and Lake Harriet are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L.

27 Apr, 2025

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

A Wonderful Weekend Stay

We've stayed at Alex & Bree's home a number of times, and, as always, everything was clean, checking-in and out was easy, and the location was perfect. Our granddaughters enjoyed visiting there, and the chickens are always fun to watch. Alex is a great host and we'll certainly return in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

14 Apr, 2025

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

Neat stay, good communication

Location was great for getting into thr city quick.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

28 Apr, 2025

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

Such a unique and wonderful spot

We spent a long weekend at Alex's beautiful cottage, and got to tour the grounds of the gorgeous garden and community with our gracious host, which was a treat. We were able to host a group of friends here for a fantastic brunch, which the place couldn't have been more perfect for -- everyone was charmed by the adorable chickens and resplendent environment. The place was very comfortable, spacious, scenic and well -appointed, and Alex made us feel perfectly at home. Can't wait to stay here again on future swings through Minneapolis!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

9 Apr, 2025

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

Great stay!

Communication with the host was clear and detailed and check in was easy via the keypad lock, which is super helpful. The place is super cute, just note that one (large) bedroom is in an upstairs attic space and one bathroom is in the basement. Parking was easy and the chickens were surprisingly personable. :)

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L.

10 Jan, 2025

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

Wonderful Stay, As Always

Our stay this time was for the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings game, and, the stay was great. Clean, comfortable, great location, and great host.Thanks again for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

1 Nov, 2024

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

Cute cottage

Lovely place to stay; great location. Roomy and comfortable, clean, homey. Loved the chickens!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

19 Oct, 2024

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

A great place in MN

Had a great time visiting friends near by.The cottage is very pleasant and comfortable

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Trudy L.

2 Feb, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Good Stay

Our stay this time was a little bit of a struggle, due to frozen and burst pipes! In addition, the dishwasher hadn't been emptied from the last renters, and the oven had not been cleaned in quite awhile. However, Alex, the owner, was extremely responsive, as always, and we certainly will return for future visits.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

30 Dec, 2024

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

Christmas

Great house, family gathered on Christmas Day and we all fit. There was more than enough room.Hosts were quick to respond when I had questions before we arrived.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

5 Sept, 2024

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

Beautiful property

A real cottage feel inside the city

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tony I.

11 Nov, 2024

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

Great home - easy process

Parking is a bit of a challenge but it is the neighborhood norm.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

26 Aug, 2024

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

A wonderful stay

The cottage was a great place to stay. It was easy to get to, and allowed us to get around the cities hassle free. A nice community with lots of options in driving distance. Hosts were excellent and very helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

2 Jun, 2024

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

Awesome Place

This was so conveniently located, and the host was incredibly helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecile F.

9 Mar, 2024

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

Excellent stay

Great place, convenient location to go to the city center.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

17 Sept, 2024

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

Central location

Plenty of space to spread out. Beautiful yard and chickens to view

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

22 Apr, 2024

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

Great for a family stay!

We enjoyed our stay! It had everything we needed for a long weekend, and would love to see all the plants in full bloom in the summer. Location was close to downtown, the airport and there are several good restaurants nearby.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Metallica concert weekend

We all loved the house. More than enough space for all 5 of us. It was like home away from home.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L.

24 Jun, 2024

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

A Wonderful Stay, Again

We've stayed here many times before, and again, it was a wonderful stay. Alex is a great owner/neighbor, his chickens in the backyard are a great entertainment for our granddaughters, and the recent upgrades were wonderful as well. We'll definitely be back again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

19 Jun, 2024

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

Great spot!

The house was perfect with plenty of sleeping areas and gathering spaces. It was clean and as expected from the listing. Ease of access from the highways was a plus. We would stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

4 Sept, 2023

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

Great place

Great property! Perfect for a group of friends or family to have somewhere to hang out after going out around the city.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

1 Jun, 2024

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

A Lovely Sray

Alex was a great host with a charming home in a convenient location to visit our daughter for her graduation from St Thomas. Short drive to the school, shopping and outdoor parks.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

30 Apr, 2024

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

Wedding trip

Great location, cozy home with a beautiful garden. Lots of kitchen cookware and serving pieces! Perfect for our dinner party!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne M.

25 Sept, 2024

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

Perfect place near everything

We arrived late at night but the host left lights on for us which was great. The house is older but very cozy and had all of the amenities we needed. The location is convenient to all of the activities we had planned: Viking football, Twins baseball and the MIA. We also hiked around the falls. If we had more free time we would have enjoyed the property outdoors. The gardens were amazing and the chickens roaming around was delightful. Thanks for a super getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donna K., Santa Fe, New Mexico

13 Aug, 2023

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

Nice place

Attractive property in a convenient location

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara H.

5 Jul, 2024

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

Fabulous place and host!

This house was perfect for our family, including three young children. Host Alex was incredibly kind and helpful, bringing us a new coffee maker at 545 AM when ours didn't work, and letting our kids give the chickens some treats. House is full of lovely art and garden is beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alex Ghebregzi

I am a lecturer/Teaching specialist at the University of Minnesota for the last 20+ years. I teach American Indian Philosophy, and Indians of Minnesota. I love to travel, and have traveled extensively around the world. I love to have friends over for cheese, and wine. I love garden parties, and gardening is my passion. I bought next door house so that I can have a bigger garden.

Why they chose this property

I love garden parties, and gardening is my passion. I bought next door house so that I can have a bigger garden I love garden parties, and gardening is my passion. I bought next door house so that I can have a bigger garden

What makes this property unique

It's a very comfortable house even though you are 12 minutes away from the city it has a country feel to it. Ideal for a family or a circle of friends.It's close to an amazing bakery "Turtle Bakery".I do sometimes do "WINE TASTING" with food pairing.