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Living room / family room . Sofa, chairs , pub table and Tv
Kitchenette
Bedroom #1
Dark out curtains
Desk

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Preston, MN
  • Place, Root River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayo Civic Center
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

About this property

Root River Retreat

Newly renovated lower level in the heart of Preston. 2 bedrooms, living area with private entrance.TV/Netflix. Fridge, microwave,coffee pot and toaster. Garage for bikes, snowmobiles!

Perfect for wedding guests,&concert goers. So much to see and do in SE Minnesota! Biking,Fishing,Hiking and Golf. Lanesboro is 6 miles away. Across the street from Branding Iron Supper Club. Feel free to use garage space for bikes as well. Forestville State Park 15 mn away!Perfect for snowmobiling with a heated garage you are welcome to use. I really try to be accommodating, so message me with any last minute reservations and I will see if Ican make it work!

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3397041vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Preston

Preston is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park and Root River, while Lanesboro Historical Museum and Commonweal Theatre Company are cultural highlights.
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Preston, MN

What's nearby

  • Root River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park - 18 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Rochester Community and Technical College - 37 min drive - 63.7 km
  • Apache Mall - 38 min drive - 67.0 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 43 min drive - 70.8 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪B&B Olympic Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Trout City Brewing - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Beaver Bottom Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dog Paddle - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Root River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Root River Retreat?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Root River Retreat on 11 May, 2026 start from S$173, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Root River Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Root River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Root River Retreat located?

Situated in Preston, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Root River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Old Barn Resort Course and Forestville Mystery Cave State Park. Sylvan Park and Lanesboro Historical Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It felt like home away from home! Extremely comfortable and clean with all the extras to make for a welcoming stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location was great and very accommodating. We brought our family for a weekend away, and the host was kind, communicative, and provided nice touches. We would absolutely stay again, if provided the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely stay! Super cozy, clean & the bedding was so comfortable. Loved the extra garage space. We were well taken care of! Would stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was very central to the areas we wanted to visit. The vacation apartment was well appointed and suited our needs perfectly. My friend and I would highly recommend the Root River Retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2025
Thanks so much for staying and your kind review! Return anytime:) Thanks again! Lori
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Price was a big part! Affordable, everything we needed for deer camp! Definitely coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Great beds. Good communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was clean and the property owner was very nice and easy to work with! Very nice neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

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

Great location

Nice place and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect. It was nice to have a smart TV. Lori kept us informed about how to reach her if needed. Check in was easy. Thank you Lori.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2025
Thanks for the kind review! You were wonderful, return anytime! Thanks again- Lori
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

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

Perfect for Bicyclists

Clean, comfortable (great mattresses/pillows), safe, 2 bedroom, garage. Close to Root River beautiful paved bicycle/hiking trail and good restaurants/shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2025
Thank you for you kind review! Glad you all were comfortable! Return anytime! Lori
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great location near root river trail

Nice place, good location. Lori was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Clean, quiet, and comfortable!

We had a great stay. The listing was accurate and served us well for our stay. Lori was an excellent communicator. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Lovely Get Away

This was the perfect location for us to enjoy the areas offerings - biking, shopping, parade (in nearby Harmony), etc. We appreciated the simple check-in, welcoming atmosphere (complete with cookies), and clean and beautifully decorated space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2023
Thank you Karen for your nice review:) I’m so happy you both enjoyed yourself. You are welcome back anytime . You were great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Very Nice Place!

We were needing a place to stay in the area for business. This place was the only thing available at the time and ended up being a great place to stay. The Host was very easy to work with and very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec, 2023
Thank you for you kind review! I’m glad you were comfortable. Please come back anytime, you were wonderful guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Great space and location

My wife and visited for a weekend of exploring the area. This was a great home base for car and bicycle based trips. Space itself is great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review! You were wonderful guests and are welcome back anytime! Fall is a beautiful time in the area :) Lori
Verified

8/10 Good

Jared H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The garage is locked, but no lock from the garage to the main room, which is probably fine most of the time, but felt a bit uncomfortable. Clean, friendly host, no kitchen amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

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

Awesome!

I came to the area for biking, it was very hot and coming back here was so nice and relaxing! Located in a quiet neighborhood, close to anything you would need. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2023
Thanks Jody :) So glad your place was cool and comfy! You were a great guest, hope you get back to Preston soon ! Thanks again for the kind review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becca W.

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

Long Family Weekend

The neighborhood was quiet and great location to visit the many attractions in the area. We went to Lanesboro & Mystery Cave, and this was the perfect middle location. We ate lunch at B&B Bowling and it was great! Highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2024
Thank you! I really agree- such a beautiful area :) So glad you guys had a wonderful time ! Stay again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Fishing trip

Very accommodating and flexible with quiet atmosphere. Definitely will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2024
Thank you! You were wonderful guests. Please return anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn W.

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

Driftless Area Motorcycle Visit

This VRBO was a wonderful retreat while we where in the area motorcycling. Our host, Lori, even allowed us to park our motorcycles in the garage to protect them overnight from the weather. We would certainly stay with Lori again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

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

Great location!

The space was clean, well appointed, and close to lots of things to do. Lori was very communicative and provided great instructions on accessing the property. It went very smoothly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2023
Thanks Meredith for staying:) So glad you all had a nice time ! You were great guests. Hope you make in back to the Preston /Lanseboro area soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary N.

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

ROOT RIVER

Very nice comfortable stay in Preston. We enjoyed biking the local trails. I rated the property 4 stars, but it was probably a 4.5. We would definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Thank you for visiting Preston and the kind review! Your welcome back anytime:) Lori
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Di W.

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

Biking

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

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

Welcoming, Comfortable and Clean

Very welcoming, comfortable and clean. Beds were very comfortable. Access to bike trails nearby. Host was incredibly professional, kind and knowledgeable of area. Will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

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

Clean, cozy, and convenient.

We came to ride the bike trails and had a wonderful stay! Clear communication, clean and comfortable accommodations. We had everything we needed for our bike adventuring:)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2023
Thank you Brenda:) you were wonderful guests! I’m happy you guys enjoyed the trails and the fall colors! Please return anytime! Lori

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