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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.
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A living room with a large flat-screen TV, a vintage-style entertainment center, and a framed historical photograph on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a light blue chair and a small table.
A house with a black front door, a mailbox, and a small porch area with a doormat and some items on it.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Albert Lea, MN
  • Place, Fountain Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The dollar house

This is a fully renovated single family home which is setup for you to have a very nice place to stay while in the area. The dollar house was a tired little place that hadn’t been lived in for over a decade! It’s fully renovated into something sort of special if you ask me. A great place to stay and really well equipped. It's private, on a safe street, close to parks and both lakes. If Albert Lea has nicer short term accommodations, we need to see it to believe it (Unless it's my two bedroom down the street, "Albert Lea revival". This unit is an exceptional value!

If your car runs on coal, there's an EV charger in the driveway! Or plug in your RV/ camper, etc.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2441573vb
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

About the area

Albert Lea

Albert Lea is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fountain Lake and Shirley Theel Memorial Park, while Freeborn County Historical Society and Mower County Historical Society are cultural highlights. Marion Ross Performing Arts Center and Austin ArtWorks Center are also worth visiting.
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Albert Lea, MN

What's nearby

  • Fountain Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Marion Ross Performing Arts Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Albert Lea City Arena - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 14 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Spam Museum - 24 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harold's Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Fox Pub & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wedgewood Cove Golf & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Albert Lea American Legion - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The dollar house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The dollar house?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The dollar house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The dollar house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The dollar house located?

Situated in Albert Lea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Fountain Lake, Marion Ross Performing Arts Center and Mayo Clinic Health System. Freeborn County Historical Society and Green Lea Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little house! We were impressed with what you’ve created. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2026
This guest confirms this rather poor star rating was left by mistake and indicated they’ll be calling support to fix it. They had a great stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice remodeled house. Quiet neighborhood. Pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfy! Good for a few nights stay for two people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2026
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed in this adorable house for a weekend rather than camping at a music festival. It was perfect for me! Lucas responded right away and answered my questions. Tried to book for next year, but the house is already booked out for the weekend I need. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was exactly what I needed for my quick stop in Albert Lea. It was clean and cozy, with all of the amenities I needed. Off-street parking was a nice perk. Luke was quick to respond to anything I needed and made me feel very welcome. Would definitely stay here again if I'm in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place! We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Warm and inviting place to stay. Great location and is within close area to eating establishments. Highly recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for an affordable, clean place to rent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely lovely place to stay. We enjoyed stay there very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was sooo nice and clean and had everything we needed a very very nice place would go again thank you very much
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely place to stay. We’ve enjoyed having the privacy of a home rather than a hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time staying here. A wonderful little house with everything you needed. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A home away from home. We enjoyed our stay there very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very pleasant stay

I stayed here for 6 weeks
Stayed 49 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay this is our fourth time

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place for sure

It was a nice cozy place well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Perfect little place! Walkable to dowtown and nearby walking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay.

Great little house. Clean and tidy!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place comfy and welcoming. Wi ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were welcoming, and the house was in really good shape.Despite the generally cold weather, we stayed warm and cozy in this stylistic modern/ranch setting.The bed slept warm which was perfect for the time we were there.This place is only like 2 minutes from a nice little pub/restaurant, and there’s a Hardee’s near by, so while we were packing up we were able to quickly pop over and grab some gravy biscuits.It was too cold in the moment, but next time we stay, we’ll make sure to visit the Buddy Holly crash site (30 minutes south).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Back home in Albert Lea

Great place to stay. Everything is labeled for easy use of shower, coffee pot and dishwasher. Very quiet place to stay. Great for a couple get away or for a family of four.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had all that we needed in a quiet peaceful neighborhood during a short visit out of town. Short walk to playground and aquatic center. The county fair was going on during our visit which we took advantage of. The house itself was very cozy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a cute little rental!

Highly recommend this little rental house. Super cute, clean and has everything you could need for your stay. Lucas was easy to work with too. I will definitely book this place again when I’m back in Albert Lea!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for my son and I while in tone for a baseball tournament. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy getaway

We loved our stay at this property with everything we needed to cook our own food or easy convenience to explore great local restaurants. Very responsive host and fun to see the extensive renovations they have done to the home through a book they have available. A wonderful stay overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Luke

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I'm a Minnesota native, a general contractor, and I love to save houses that are headed down a bad path...

Why they chose this property

What's pretty great about this older neighborhood is that it's walkable. There's a coffee shop, fast food joint (Hardee's), greasy spoon diner, bars and restaurants, parks, swimming pool, lakes, blazing star trail, all within walking distance!

What makes this property unique

What sets this property apart or makes it unique is this house has all new mechanicals (plumbing, electrical, HVAC), it's fully renovated and very well equipped. I see other units in town are not as well equipped and look like lipstick on a hog (except for my two bedroom place down the street titled "Albert Lea revival".

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English, Spanish

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