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Dining
Living area
Room
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Minneapolis Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • U.S. Bank Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mall of America
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cottage an urban retreat.
















It's a 1945 split house with three bedrooms. The attic bedroom is large carpeted heated/cooled it has a king bed with a love seat very comfortable, and serene. In the main floor you have two bedrooms with each has a queen bed.Next to the dining room you have a porch like room with a sleeper futon sofa unbelievably comfortable queen sized. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms 2 sofa beds , plenty of room and comfort for 8 + people. Beautiful living space, and dining space. Dining table sits up to ten people. Two kitchen, two bathrooms. Upstairs kitchen electric, and the downstairs kitchen no stove.Two gas fireplace-one in the living room one in the lower level. Second bathroom is in the lower . We have regular guest who have pet (DOG) allergy definitely no pets.




































































































































































































































































































It's a 1945 split house with three bedrooms. The attic bedroom is large carpeted heated/cooled it has a king bed with a love seat very comfortable, and serene. In the main floor you have two bedrooms with each has a queen bed.Next to the dining room you have a porch like room with a sleeper futon sofa unbelievably comfortable queen sized. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms 2 sofa beds , plenty of room and comfort for 8 + people. Beautiful living space, and dining space. Dining table sits up to ten people. Two kitchen, two bathrooms. Upstairs kitchen electric, and the downstairs kitchen is gas.

Property manager

Alex Ghebregzi
Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 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 is not permitted
Garden gates must remain closed. All linen should be taken to the laundry room.
Please leave furniture the way they are. Please don't tamper with WIFI or the TV setting.

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
Property Registration Number RLIC128909

About the area

Minneapolis

Located in South Minneapolis, a neighbourhood in Minneapolis, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Target Center and Xcel Energy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Nickelodeon Universe and Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Make time for Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, or head to an event or a match at U.S. Bank Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Minneapolis, MN

What's nearby

  • Minneapolis Convention Center - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Target Center - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Target Field - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Mall of America - 10 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • 38th Street Station - 6 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 12 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chelas - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Kevin - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage an urban retreat. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage an urban retreat.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage an urban retreat.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage an urban retreat. located?

This family-friendly Minneapolis cottage is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Parkway Theater, Lyndale Park and Chain of Lakes. Lake Nokomis and Lake Harriet are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

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

Great place to be

For a very small home, there was a lot of space for each person to have their own area. Felt like a great place to hang out lots of games and family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host and home! Perfectly centrally located and well appointed! Woolf absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda p.

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

Lovely cottage, perfect location!

Our stay at the cottage was perfect! The yard around the cottage is absolutely stunning and the chickens are a delight to watch! There was plenty of space for family of 6 adults. The kitchen was well stocked. The location was perfect. It was a quick drive to downtown. I would highly recommend Alex and Bree's cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful yard. Very nice owner. Just a bit farther from venue then I was told.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Neat stay, good communication

Location was great for getting into thr city quick.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

What a great place to stay

We absolutely loved this urban cottage! There was plenty of room for our family of 4. I was inspired by the various plants & landscaping throughout the property. We enjoyed spending our mornings with a cup of coffee and watching the chickens! We had everything we needed for cooking and enjoying the week together. Alex took time to stop by and talk to us and it was great getting to know him better. I highly recommend this delightful urban retreat if you're spending time in Minneapolis!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Such a unique and wonderful spot

We spent a long weekend at Alex's beautiful cottage, and got to tour the grounds of the gorgeous garden and community with our gracious host, which was a treat. We were able to host a group of friends here for a fantastic brunch, which the place couldn't have been more perfect for -- everyone was charmed by the adorable chickens and resplendent environment. The place was very comfortable, spacious, scenic and well -appointed, and Alex made us feel perfectly at home. Can't wait to stay here again on future swings through Minneapolis!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

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

Great stay!

Communication with the host was clear and detailed and check in was easy via the keypad lock, which is super helpful. The place is super cute, just note that one (large) bedroom is in an upstairs attic space and one bathroom is in the basement. Parking was easy and the chickens were surprisingly personable. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L.

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

Wonderful Stay, As Always

Our stay this time was for the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings game, and, the stay was great. Clean, comfortable, great location, and great host.Thanks again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Cute cottage

Lovely place to stay; great location. Roomy and comfortable, clean, homey. Loved the chickens!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

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

A great place in MN

Had a great time visiting friends near by.The cottage is very pleasant and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecile F.

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

Excellent stay

Great place, convenient location to go to the city center.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

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

Beautiful property

A real cottage feel inside the city
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

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

Awesome Place

This was so conveniently located, and the host was incredibly helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

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

A wonderful stay

The cottage was a great place to stay. It was easy to get to, and allowed us to get around the cities hassle free. A nice community with lots of options in driving distance. Hosts were excellent and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Christmas

Great house, family gathered on Christmas Day and we all fit. There was more than enough room.Hosts were quick to respond when I had questions before we arrived.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

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

Central location

Plenty of space to spread out. Beautiful yard and chickens to view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Great for a family stay!

We enjoyed our stay! It had everything we needed for a long weekend, and would love to see all the plants in full bloom in the summer. Location was close to downtown, the airport and there are several good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tony I.

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

Great home - easy process

Parking is a bit of a challenge but it is the neighborhood norm.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

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

Great place

Great property! Perfect for a group of friends or family to have somewhere to hang out after going out around the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Metallica concert weekend

We all loved the house. More than enough space for all 5 of us. It was like home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L.

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

A Wonderful Stay, Again

We've stayed here many times before, and again, it was a wonderful stay. Alex is a great owner/neighbor, his chickens in the backyard are a great entertainment for our granddaughters, and the recent upgrades were wonderful as well. We'll definitely be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Great spot!

The house was perfect with plenty of sleeping areas and gathering spaces. It was clean and as expected from the listing. Ease of access from the highways was a plus. We would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L., Chicago, Illinois

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

Always a Great Stay

We've stayed at this location a number of times, and, as always, it was great. The accommodations are exactly as described, the host is always available and friendly, and we enjoyed the addition of chickens in the back yard! A great stay, again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Wonderful!

Second time staying here and we'll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alex Ghebregzi

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I am a lecturer/Teaching specialist at the University of Minnesota for the last 20+ years. I teach American Indian Philosophy, and Indians of Minnesota. I love to travel, and have traveled extensively around the world. I love to have friends over for cheese, and wine. I love garden parties, and gardening is my passion. I bought next door house so that I can have a bigger garden.

Why they chose this property

I love garden parties, and gardening is my passion. I bought next door house so that I can have a bigger garden I love garden parties, and gardening is my passion. I bought next door house so that I can have a bigger garden

What makes this property unique

It's a very comfortable house even though you are 12 minutes away from the city it has a country feel to it. Ideal for a family or a circle of friends.It's close to an amazing bakery "Turtle Bakery".I do sometimes do "WINE TASTING" with food pairing.

Languages:

English, German, Italian

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