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Heron House - Elevated Vintage Downtown Victoria
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 71500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Victoria, MN
- Place, Deer Run Golf Club16 min walk
- Place, Mall of America30 min drive
- Place, U.S. Bank Stadium37 min drive
- Airport, Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bunk Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Middle Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Primary Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Secondary Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Heron House - Elevated Vintage Downtown Victoria
Spend Christmas steps from Downtown Victoria! Walk to our favorite coffee shop, boutiques, restaurants, and bars from this renovated 3 bedroom (4 beds) + 2 baths home sleeps 7. Elevated vintage is your backdrop for this memorable stay. Minutes from Downtown Excelsior, Chaska, and Waconia!
A holiday winter wonderland awaits. Gather with friends or family at the harvest table for Christmas, relax in the walk-in shower / tub room, melt into our comfortable beds. Perfect for wedding guests, girls weekends, adventure seekers, and visitors to Paisley Park and Waconia Wineries. Victoria's motto is the city of lakes and parks and yes there are many lakes and trails to explore. For bike enthusiasts the trailhead is just across the street and will lead you to Carver Park Reserve, Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior, and beyond. There are also numerous public golf courses within a 10 mile radius of the house. Not bad!
The entire home interior was renovated in February 2024. Each room is outfitted with new bedding, furniture, and furnishings. The elevated vintage design highlights the home's original charm while ensuring guests are comfortable in every room.
It is hard to miss the large fully-stocked kitchen and coffee bar on the main level. Just past the kitchen you can nestle up on the couch in the living room and enjoy movies on the 65 inch TV, or get some work done at the workstation. Adjacent is the dining room with a large harvest table suitable for games, puzzles, visiting, and eating of course. Walk through the original swing door back into the kitchen to freshen up your drinks. Off the front of the house is a 3-season porch perfect for that cup of morning coffee or just a place to lounge in the afternoon. The mudroom off the back of the kitchen is the perfect place to drop your shoes and coats.
Upstairs is the living quarters. Three fully renovated bedrooms and a huge bathroom with walk-in shower, soaker tub, and full laundry. The primary bedroom offers a king bed, workstation, and walk-in closet. The middle bedroom has a queen bed, closet and dresser, and the third bedroom has a twin over full bunk bed and closet.
The heated garage is situated in the back of the house. It is oversized and can fit two vehicles for no extra charge.
During your stay guests can use the entire house, garage and backyard. The only exception is a utility room in the basement that is typically locked and the only room that is not accessible.
We live 2 miles away and know the area well! Do not hesitate to reach out if you want recommendations for where to go, what to do, or any general questions about your stay.
For emergencies, our direct contact info is listed on a welcome sign in the kitchen. Otherwise the VRBO chat feature is the best way to communicate with us.
A pack and play is available upon request.
Month long stays require a mid-stay clean that the guest pays for (in other words, a second cleaning fee).
A holiday winter wonderland awaits. Gather with friends or family at the harvest table for Christmas, relax in the walk-in shower / tub room, melt into our comfortable beds. Perfect for wedding guests, girls weekends, adventure seekers, and visitors to Paisley Park and Waconia Wineries. Victoria's motto is the city of lakes and parks and yes there are many lakes and trails to explore. For bike enthusiasts the trailhead is just across the street and will lead you to Carver Park Reserve, Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior, and beyond. There are also numerous public golf courses within a 10 mile radius of the house. Not bad!
The entire home interior was renovated in February 2024. Each room is outfitted with new bedding, furniture, and furnishings. The elevated vintage design highlights the home's original charm while ensuring guests are comfortable in every room.
It is hard to miss the large fully-stocked kitchen and coffee bar on the main level. Just past the kitchen you can nestle up on the couch in the living room and enjoy movies on the 65 inch TV, or get some work done at the workstation. Adjacent is the dining room with a large harvest table suitable for games, puzzles, visiting, and eating of course. Walk through the original swing door back into the kitchen to freshen up your drinks. Off the front of the house is a 3-season porch perfect for that cup of morning coffee or just a place to lounge in the afternoon. The mudroom off the back of the kitchen is the perfect place to drop your shoes and coats.
Upstairs is the living quarters. Three fully renovated bedrooms and a huge bathroom with walk-in shower, soaker tub, and full laundry. The primary bedroom offers a king bed, workstation, and walk-in closet. The middle bedroom has a queen bed, closet and dresser, and the third bedroom has a twin over full bunk bed and closet.
The heated garage is situated in the back of the house. It is oversized and can fit two vehicles for no extra charge.
During your stay guests can use the entire house, garage and backyard. The only exception is a utility room in the basement that is typically locked and the only room that is not accessible.
We live 2 miles away and know the area well! Do not hesitate to reach out if you want recommendations for where to go, what to do, or any general questions about your stay.
For emergencies, our direct contact info is listed on a welcome sign in the kitchen. Otherwise the VRBO chat feature is the best way to communicate with us.
A pack and play is available upon request.
Month long stays require a mid-stay clean that the guest pays for (in other words, a second cleaning fee).
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 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
Shut the windows if any are open.
Let us know when you’ve checked out!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Victoria
Located in Victoria, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area and Lake Minnetonka, while Paisley Park and Scott County Historical Society - Stans Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Canterbury Park, or consider a night out at Green Acres. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Victoria, MN
What's nearby
- Deer Run Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Lake Minnetonka - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
- Mall of America - 30 min drive - 38.2 km
- Target Center - 35 min drive - 42.6 km
- U.S. Bank Stadium - 37 min drive - 44.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 9 min drive
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 9 min drive
- Culver's - 9 min drive
- Willy McCoys - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
26 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diana G.
26 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diana G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Catherine G.
22 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catherine G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lori B.
10 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lori B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie S.
7 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very up to date, modern and extremely clean!
Bonnie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eric T.
1 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eric T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine B.
15 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christine B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
kelly f.
27 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding weekend
kelly f.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa T.
5 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect home away from home
Lisa T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Luann K.
3 Mar, 2025
Liked: Location
Beautiful home , could use curtains
Luann K.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Crystal M.
10 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
Crystal M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kari B.
27 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kari B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley O.
21 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reading Retreat & Girls Trip
Ashley O.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael F.
4 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time in Minnesota
Michael F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Suzy Y.
10 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Home
Suzy Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Josh S.
4 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Josh S.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2025
About the host
Hosted by Brooke
We’re a husband and wife duo who live in Victoria, MN with our two small kids and pup. It has been such a joy to be able to host people from across the country and share our lovely home and community with. Being part of their story is what makes Heron House special.
We get such joy from making people’s days and we make sure each guest has an exceptional experience, regardless of why they came to Victoria. It’s just fun to surprise and delight!
We get such joy from making people’s days and we make sure each guest has an exceptional experience, regardless of why they came to Victoria. It’s just fun to surprise and delight!
Why they chose this property
The walkability, small town vibes, cute downtown area, parks and trails, friendly neighbors, and of course all of the lakes.
What makes this property unique
1900 character meets elevated vintage design.
Literally steps from downtown Victoria
Good energy!
Literally steps from downtown Victoria
Good energy!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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