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Restored school house turned creative flex space

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A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a blackboard with writing.
A modern living room with a dark sofa, a patterned rug, and a wooden sideboard.
A staircase with a black railing leading to a landing. A white door is visible to the right.
A dark brown door with a glass panel, a doormat with "Be our guest" text, and a brick wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a washing machine, a toilet, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated on the lake, this vacation home features 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 8 guests. It offers opportunities for water sports and nearby adventure activities like skiing and fishing. Outdoor areas include a porch, deck, and patio, while golf options are available nearby for sports enthusiasts. Fair Grounds and City Park are attractions in the area.

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
1 bedroom2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Perham, MN
  • Place, Marion Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fair Grounds
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Perham Library
    ‪6 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Main floor

1 Double Bed

Second floor

+4
8 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main floor Bathroom

Shower only

second floor

Toilet

Second floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Restored school house turned creative flex space

Newly remodeled in 2021, the School House is a crafting destination for your group of up to 8 people. But it isn't limited to just crafting. The School House can also be rented for any sort of retreats from yoga to cooking to gaming or simply as overflow space for guests.
If you look close enough on the outside brick walls you will see the names of the children who went to school there. Some dating as far back as 1936 and still in the graphite pencil used. These outside walls tell a history and many local names can be found written.

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House Rules

Check in after 10:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2426357vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Perham

Located in Perham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. History Museum of East Otter Tail County and ITOW Veterans Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Perham Lakeside Golf Club and Thumper Pond Golf Course. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging, ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Map
Perham, MN

What's nearby

  • Marion Lake - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Fair Grounds - 5 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Perham Library - 6 min drive - 10.0 km
  • History Museum of East Otter Tail County - 6 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Round Lake - 8 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Fargo, ND (FAR-Hector Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The DougOut Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Nest - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lakes Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Restored school house turned creative flex space pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Restored school house turned creative flex space?

As of 3 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Restored school house turned creative flex space on 8 Dec 2026 start from AU$1,540, 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 Restored school house turned creative flex space?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Restored school house turned creative flex space?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM.

Where is Restored school house turned creative flex space located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Marion Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fair Grounds and Krauss Park. Perham Library and City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay!

Great hosts, wonderful property, plenty of activities. Going back next July :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thanks for the great review. Hope to see you all again. And, there’s lots more to explore in this lakes area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schoolhouse on 49 is awesome!

Beautiful property with amazing amenities. Stayed for a bachelorette party and it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

We rented this property to stay during a family reunion. We found it to be quiet, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a perfect week in Minnesota! I highly recommend this property. John was very responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2022
Robin and her family were the perfect guests. I hope that we see them again sooner than later!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip into history

Excellent hosts, we could see the love and special touches throughout the house. We all Enjoyed taking a trip back in time in this school house. Very nice place to visit, strongly encouraging anyone wanting to take a Trip back in time to visit this unique school house. Friendly neighbors / hosts welcome you into the house. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026

About the host

Hosted by John Rutten

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We are John and Cheryl Rutten. We are educators by profession but travelers by heart. We have traveled throughout the world and have taught in four different countries. We
landed here in Perham 20 years ago and purchased the St. Joe's Rectory ( which was built in 1914 and located right across the street from the school house) in August of 2020 we purchased the St. Joe's School from our neighbors Lawerence and Adeline Dhykoff who live in the building that housed the Benedictine Nuns. We love this building and hope you let yourself relax and bring out the creative spirit in you. A pre 1900 School house located 4 miles outside the city of Perham, Minnesota in the heart of Lakes country.

Why they chose this property

The School House is perfectly set up for crafting, creating or just gathering. Big windows, Open main floor with adjustable (both around and up/down) craft stations, ironing stations, design centers, fully equipped kitchen, 3 bathrooms and lots of space. This is a wonderful place to escape and create with your friends and family members. Leave the mess behind and bring it over to the school house.

What makes this property unique

The School House has been completely remodeled. It has commercial electricity, plumbing and separate heating and air conditioning on each floor. Free wifi, lots of space and outdoor deck and a rural setting that is close to town (4 miles) on paved roads. Close to lakes, restaurants, recreation, shopping. fishing and Perham's newly remodeled community center.

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