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Spacious open style floor plan.
Large counter area.
Private kitchen
Looking towards the family room from the dining area.
Looking towards dining area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 565.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Albert Lea, MN
  • Place, Albert Lea City Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fountain Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Freeborn County Historical Society
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The dollar house

This is a fully renovated single family home which is setup for you to have a very nice place to stay while in the area. The dollar house was a tired little place that hadn’t been lived in for over a decade! It’s fully renovated into something sort of special if you ask me. A great place to stay and really well equipped. It's private, on a safe street, close to parks and both lakes. If Albert Lea has nicer short term accommodations, we need to see it to believe it (Unless it's my two bedroom down the street, "Albert Lea revival". This unit is an exceptional value!

If your car runs on coal, there's an EV charger in the driveway! Or plug in your RV/ camper, etc.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Albert Lea

Albert Lea is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fountain Lake and Shirley Theel Memorial Park, while Marion Ross Performing Arts Center and Freeborn County Historical Society are cultural highlights.
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Albert Lea, MN

What's nearby

  • Albert Lea City Arena - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Marion Ross Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fountain Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Freeborn County Historical Society - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Fox Pub & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Elbow Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Albert Lea American Legion - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The dollar house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The dollar house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The dollar house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The dollar house located?

Situated in Albert Lea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Albert Lea City Arena, Fountain Lake and Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. Mayo Clinic Health System and Freeborn County Historical Society are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was sooo nice and clean and had everything we needed a very very nice place would go again thank you very much
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harlan E.

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

Perfect!

Perfect little place! Walkable to dowtown and nearby walking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place comfy and welcoming. Wi ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had all that we needed in a quiet peaceful neighborhood during a short visit out of town. Short walk to playground and aquatic center. The county fair was going on during our visit which we took advantage of. The house itself was very cozy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Great place to stay this is our fourth time

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

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

Game weekend

Went away for just a relaxing game weekend with my grandson and a friend… Was the perfect place for us to have this time together?
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A home away from home. We enjoyed our stay there very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely place to stay. We’ve enjoyed having the privacy of a home rather than a hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for my son and I while in tone for a baseball tournament. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

thumb t.

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

Great stay.

Great little house. Clean and tidy!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander L.

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

Nice place for sure

It was a nice cozy place well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan V.

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

A very pleasant stay

I stayed here for 6 weeks
Stayed 49 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Such a cute little rental!

Highly recommend this little rental house. Super cute, clean and has everything you could need for your stay. Lucas was easy to work with too. I will definitely book this place again when I’m back in Albert Lea!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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

Back home in Albert Lea

Great place to stay. Everything is labeled for easy use of shower, coffee pot and dishwasher. Very quiet place to stay. Great for a couple get away or for a family of four.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CECELIA M.

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

Use again!

This was a great find.Rented for my son and his 3 guy friends that helped with some interior work on our house.Will use again for out of town guests.Thank you again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Wedding Rental

I was in town for my cousins wedding. The dollar house was perfect for a quick trip in to Albert Lea. Very close to all the events I was attending and had everything I needed while away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Repeat Stay

The house was as great as it was the first time I rented it. Love the location and the quiet neighborhood. Everything we need is always in the home. Luc is a great person to interact with and always helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lynn R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Horrifying and Unsafe ExperienceMy stay at this property was an absolute nightmare from start to finish. Upon arrival, we discovered a trash can overflowing with maggots. When we contacted the host to address this sanitation issue, they refused to handle it and instead asked us to clean it ourselves.In addition to the maggot-filled trash, the basement had a serious water problem, with a large section of the floor covered in standing water from what appeared to be a leaking foundation. This created a strong odor and raised serious concerns about potential mold growth.When we asked for reasonable compensation for having to deal with these unsanitary and unsafe conditions, the host's behavior became immediately hostile. We immediately contacted VRBO about the situation. The host chose to communicate with us exclusively via text messages, bypassing the official VRBO platform, and became verbally abusive and threatening. The situation escalated to the point where the host abruptly canceled our reservation and told us to leave.Feeling completely unsafe due to the host's threatening messages and volatile behavior, we immediately packed our belongings and left the property. The host's actions were not only unprofessional but also made us fear for our personal safety.I urge anyone considering this property to be extremely cautious. The issues with cleanliness, property maintenance, and, most importantly, the host's dangerous and abusive behavior make this a place to avoid.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Very nice and comfortable accommodation

Just need to clean the oven
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Rodeo Getsway

We enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duff W.

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

Great value

Great value for a single or couple. Cozy older place that has been nicely updated. Excellent shower and bed. Host is very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janan

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
It was centrally located. It was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri D., Prairie Grove, Arkansas

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

Felt right at home

This house is very clean and well equipped. It is located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. The bed was very comfortable, so that was a bonus! We enjoyed eating at The Elbow Room, which is just a couple of minutes away. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a very nice property. We felt like we were at home. It was very easy to get to and was very convenient to be able to get where we wanted to go. We would definitely recommend staying here for a nice quiet getaway. We would book again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Julia E., MARSHALLTOWN

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Sister Getaway

We felt tucked away in a quiet neighborhood & it was perfect to just “be” and catch up with each other! I had a couple things to talk to the owner about and he was receptive and responsive- what more can you ask for?! We look forward to staying there again and enjoy hikes and the lake in Albert Lea!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Luke

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I'm a Minnesota native, a general contractor, and I love to save houses that are headed down a bad path...

Why they chose this property

What's pretty great about this older neighborhood is that it's walkable. There's a coffee shop, fast food joint (Hardee's), greasy spoon diner, bars and restaurants, parks, swimming pool, lakes, blazing star trail, all within walking distance!

What makes this property unique

What sets this property apart or makes it unique is this house has all new mechanicals (plumbing, electrical, HVAC), it's fully renovated and very well equipped. I see other units in town are not as well equipped and look like lipstick on a hog (except for my two bedroom place down the street titled "Albert Lea revival".

Languages:

English, Spanish

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