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The St. Paul Castle ~ Heated Pool ~ Hot Tub ~ Sauna ~ Arcade ~ Bar ~ 8BR

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Saint Paul, MN
  • Place, Saint Anthony Park Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Minnesota-St. Paul
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (main floor)

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

Bathroom 2 (upstairs)

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

Bathroom 3 (lower level)

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The St. Paul Castle ~ Heated Pool ~ Hot Tub ~ Sauna ~ Arcade ~ Bar ~ 8BR

Known as “The Castle,” this striking 1870 Eastlake Victorian blends historic architecture with resort-style amenities for one of the most unique stays in the Twin Cities.
Located in Saint Paul, just minutes from both downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis, the home features dramatic architecture, expansive living areas, and unforgettable spaces designed for relaxing and spending time together.
Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, spa hot tub, private cedar sauna, outdoor movie theater, full arcade lounge, outdoor bar, and unique historic architecture with hidden nooks throughout.
With 8 bedrooms and a spacious layout, the home is ideal for extended families, group trips, retreats, and milestone celebrations.
Relax in the cedar sauna, soak in the hot tub under the stars, spend afternoons poolside, or gather for a movie night outdoors. Inside, the arcade and large living spaces offer plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy the house together.
Pool open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Sauna and hot tub available year-round.
Out of respect for our neighbors, outdoor quiet hours are enforced and gatherings beyond registered guests are not permitted.

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About the area

St. Paul

St. Anthony Park, a neighbourhood in St. Paul, is home to this holiday home. Target Center and Grand Casino Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Minnesota State Fairgrounds and Nickelodeon Universe. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at U.S. Bank Stadium or Target Field.
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What's nearby

  • Saint Anthony Park Library - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Meeker Island Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Twin City Model Railroad Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of Minnesota-St. Paul - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 5 min drive
  • Westgate Station - 9 min walk
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Market at Malcolm Yards - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dogwood Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Surly Brewing Co. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dual Citizen Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk

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 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Addie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for our group!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2026
Thank you! So glad the house worked well for your group. Hope to see you all again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and a wonderful stay thanks to the team! Everything worked well - super well stocked house and a wonderful place to host! Would book again especially for a summer day and night!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2026
Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled everything worked well and that the house was a good fit for your gathering. We'd love to host you again for that summer visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chemera R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything is well organized, this is the best house you can ever have in Minnesota
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Plenty of space for our family holiday! Thank you! We didn't get to use the pool or outdoor bar area, but that looks great for a summer stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much! We're glad the space worked well for your family holiday. The pool and outdoor bar area are definitely a highlight in the summer, so we'd love to host you again for that!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun spot for big groups
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg V.

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

Extended family weekend

The place was exactly what we needed for a large family gathering. The house layout was cool, the little kids loved exploring
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place for a retreat with 7 others. The living spaces are great. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen had almost everything we needed (no salt or pepper, though). My team wants to return! That is a first!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The dead of winter is not necessarily the best time to visit the Twin Cities, but the "Castle" was an excellent place to have our large extended family stay as we attended the memorial service for our 96 year old mother, grandmother and great grandmother. There was plenty of room, the kitchen was well appointed and everything for a comfortable stay was provided. Our hosts were attentive and available when we had a question. Check in and out went smoothly and everything was as described in the VRBO listing. Thank you, Rachel and Charlie for making our stay warm and relaxing. We were able to enjoy our time together and celebrate the wonderful life of an amazing person who was so important in our lives.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Huge home! Clean with all towels, blankets that could be needed for both pool and for bathing. Pool was beautiful and clean as was hot tub. Zip line in back yard was fun. Met all of our needs and exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great space for a large group! Lots of bedrooms and different rooms to hang out with our group aged 15-90 years old during Thanksgiving weekend. We had 12 sleep at the house, and 20 there for Thanksgiving dinner. Plenty of space to sit for dinner, play games, watch football. Perfect kitchen to work together to prep meals. The neighborhood is amazing with a co-op, coffee shops and restaurants all in walking distance.Downsides: Host did not respond in a timely manner to questions before or during our stay, and when they did respond, it was an incomplete answer. I believe we paid premium price because it was Thanksgiving (compared to posted prices for weekends before and after), and regardless I'm used to VRBO hosts who respond to inquiries within 24-48 hours, and always check to see if there are questions on the day of check in. In this case, day of check-in was day before Thanksgiving for a large group, so when we didn't hear back we knew we wouldn't hear back until day after Thanksgiving which was Day 3/4. This was disappointing, and doesn't match reviews of other guests in 2025 so was also surprising.Heads up the outlets, light switches, and lights are a little wonky. For example, a specific light switch has to be on in the basement in order for the TV to power on in the main floor. No big deal, but tricky to figure out! Love an old home, but would be great if host had handbook or guide for quirks of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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