Majestic views of the river, bald eagles & more. Hot tub! Fragrance free home.

This River Retreat home is a waterfront property on the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities metro area. It is quite convenient to the MSP airport (20 minutes), (St. Paul/ Minneapolis- approx. 30 minutes). Take in the sights and sounds of the river right from the soaring, timber frame great room, deck, or year-round, outdoor hot tub! Hawks, bald eagles, foxes, turkeys and wildlife of all kinds are common visitors. There is a tree in the rear yard where eagles perch almost daily.
Watch for barges and boats on the River, or listen for the strange 'laser beam' sounds of rubbing ice in the coldest depths of winter.
We have severe allergies and try to keep our home dust and animal free, as well as free of chemically-scented cleaning fragrances.

Pets are not allowed, as we have severe allergies and asthmatic reactions to them that have put some of us in the hospital (despite inhalers, medications and our best efforts.) Sorry, this includes 'hypoallergenic' animals. Bi-weekly dusting by our cleaning service is included and required with your stay, and can be scheduled at your convenience.
Right now, city ordinance requires a 30 day minimum stay. We have a 30 minimum stay contract, with minimal penalty for early cancellation.

Our home is a fabulous space for family reunions, sports teams, gatherings of friends and getaways. Enjoy the outdoor hot tub or the backyard fire ring. There is plenty of sleeping space and a loft area for the kids to hang out with TV and roku, in addition to the living area. The kitchen, and dining room are all open to each other making it a great space to hang out with friends or family. All the twin cities is a short drive away, and there is a marina down the road if you want to explore the river. Coming soon there is a splash pad under construction (summer 2026) at nearby Heritage Village Park.

**Important Notice: There is an apartment above the garage that is not included with this rental. The apartment is where we crash occasionally when we are in town visiting family. As of May 2026, we have a close family friend living in that apartment and helping care for our property over the summer. (our first review from nearly a decade ago mentions it being a corporate rental - we were finishing up a contract at that time, it has not been a corporate rental since). It has a private entrance in the garage where the only common wall with the home is. There are no shared spaces among the apartment and the home other than the garage. The deck, patio and hot tub are exclusively for your use as guests at the Mississippi River Retreat. 2 garage parking spots are included with the rental.
***We have a Rental Agreement that you must be signed because of our insurance coverage***
***There are outdoor security cameras***
***If you bring an animal on the premise without disclosing to us, and obtaining our written permission, you will be charged a $1000 fee for deep allergenic cleaning and replacing items that cannot be properly cleaned***
Please feel free to message me with any questions!