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☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a bar area with stools and a window above the sink.
A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a TV, and a cabinet.
A living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A dining area with a round wooden table, black chairs, and a modern chandelier.
A house with a blue door, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with hydrangeas and other plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
At the lakefront, this 5-bedroom vacation home accommodates 12 guests and features 2 bathrooms. Enjoy outdoor activities like game walks, hiking, and birdwatching in the area. The property includes a yard, patio, and deck, and it is pet-friendly. Nearby attractions include Silver Lake Park and the Minnesota Children's Museum.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Rochester Recreation Center
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rochester, MN
  • Place, Silver Lake Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rochester Recreation Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Minnesota Children's Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Main floor 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main Floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆

Centrally located near Silver Lake, less than 10 minutes to Mayo Clinic, this home is the largest entry in our Dharma Dwellings homes! Named after Grandma Dee Dee, this is where she stays when she visits the grandkids, but she isn't always in town, and wanted to offer the space to others who could use it while she isn't here! We have been blessed to host hundreds of guests, and work hard to ensure you have an relaxing and restorative experience with us at Dharma Dwellings!

About the Space:
➤Large open concept kitchen with Granite countertops, perfect for preparing a meal and sitting down for a family dinner. All the pots, pans, cooking oils, and spices you may need. Any amenities you could need including Coffee and tea. Please let us know if you find anything missing.

➤This home has the same initial layout as Oakley's Oasis and Poppy's Paradise next door, but has a bump out kitchen and large upstairs/basement bedrooms.

➤Five Spacious bedrooms (two queen bedrooms on the main, two upstairs (a king and a queen,) and one king downstairs), the size of the bedrooms are unique to most of the homes in town.

➤Large 65inch Roku 4k tv (with associated Netflix/ Amazon Prime account), Xbox 360, and an over the air antenna with 25 local HD channels provided.

➤This home has a unique backyard of rare plants sure to be a relaxing spot on a summer day! Enjoy lounging on the patio set and watching the many native species of birds and other wildlife that make this area their home. Eat a meal prepared on the Electric Grill.

➤Full service snow removal/ice melt to ensure you are able to get to your appointments.

➤ Located next door to both Oakley's Oasis and Poppy's Paradise. These three homes all in the same location provides us unparalleled ability to provide flexibility for your stay, should you need to extend based on Mayo testing or complications

Guest Access:
➤We give all you access to all of the home that is photographed. We ask if you can limit use of beds based on how many guests have booked.

➤Just a heads up that we have cameras on the front and back of the home, which ensure that no uninvited guests/thieves are on the premises. There are no cameras in the home.

➤$75 pet fee due to excess cleaning for hair! We ask you pick up the dog poop!

➤We may need to access the house based on any potential problems or necessary repairs, but will let you know!

Other important details:
➤We have commodes, shower chairs, and bed railings available for those with limited mobility issues. Let us know in advance so we can get them for you.

➤We provide a pack-n-play and high chair for those with little ones! Let us know in advance so we can get it for you.

➤All of our sheets and bedding are hypoallergenic for those with allergy or sensitivity issues.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Let us know if you need a high chair/crib
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Guests are required to pick up after their pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
- Early check-in (subject to availability): $50 fee for arrivals before 1:00 PM, $40 fee if arriving before 4:PM
- Late check-out (subject to availability): $30 fee for departures after 10am. No advanced notice fee raises to $50, and $100 if staying past 10:30.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number R21-0065H
Property # 2316834vb
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
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

Rochester

Located in Rochester, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Rochester Civic Theater and History Center of Olmsted County are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Minnesota Children's Museum and Soldiers Field Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Rochester Art Center, or check out an event or a game at Rochester Recreation Center. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking.
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Rochester, MN

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rochester Recreation Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Minnesota Children's Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Apache Mall - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hollandberry Pannekoeken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆ located?

This family-friendly Rochester holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Silver Lake Park and Minnesota Children's Museum. Mayo Clinic is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Alex Schmitt

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We are long term residents in Rochester, and love living in the city. Alex is a practicing Physician Assistant managing his own patient panel at Olmsted Medical Center, he is frequently answering guest questions on navigating the healthcare system. Emily is a practicing OT, who primarily is in the Oncology ICU, and also is a part of a post intensive care unit clinic. She primarily works at improving patient's daily quality of life.

Our free time is dedicated to our daughters. Brynne, is our very talkative two year old! She is wild and fun, and keeps us on our feet! We could go on for days about her! Now, we have most recently welcomed Olenna to the family on 10/21/22, who is very into smiling and cooing. We're very blessed to be able to raise them!

Some of our favorite things include...

1. Goldendoodles -We adore our Rory and Poppy, they are energetic bundles of joy! We can always arrange a puppy visit if needed!
2. Good food - Indian and Thai are two of our favorites, but we'll never turn down a good pizza. (anything really...) We like food.
3. Walking/hiking - whether simply walking our neighborhood, hitting the local trails, or hiking Devil's Lake in Wisconsin, we enjoy getting out in nature.

4. Dharma Dwellings! We really want to do our best to serve you as your hosts, and attempt to resolve any issues or concerns you may have! We want to make sure your time spent with us is the most relaxing experience you can have in the Med City! We've hosted hundreds of guests, and had quite a few converts to the idea of an Airbnb after staying with us!

We value meeting and developing new relationships with out guests, (which has become more difficult with the pandemic and a young family). Our mission is to treat you as if you were our own family, and hope that permeates through our homes as soon as you enter! All of our services are directly family run through cousins, grandma's, and the handyman grandpa! You can learn more about us at DharmaDwellings!

Why they chose this property

Our Largest home of the Dharma Dwellings offerings. Spacious allowing large groups to spread out and multiple family members to comfortably have their own space!

What makes this property unique

5-10 minute drive to Mayo Clinic based on traffic. Rochester is easily driveable!
We love the spacious room sizes within this house. The large three car garage allows us to store all of our projects and still allows room for you to park! We love the neighborhood, especially walking around Silver Lake, or heading up the hill behind Kellogg School to get a wonderful view. There is also a nice open field next door.

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English

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