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Cedar House Retreat

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View from deck facing west. Sunsets galore.
Main floor living room with fireplace.
Main floor living room looking upstairs to bedrooms.
Main floor fireplace with views of lake across street.
Even views from the kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Excelsior, MN
  • Place, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Mall of America
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, U.S. Bank Stadium
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common area 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

3/4 Bathroom upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Basement bathroom

Toilet

Main level powder room

Toilet

Master Suite bathroom main level

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Master Suite bathroom upstairs

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cedar House Retreat

Welcome to Cedar House Retreat! Gather your friends, or bring the whole family to this beautiful home. This retreat home has a spacious open floor plan with two owner's suites, a home gym, a sauna for two, a home theater space, access to two lakes, one block from a public beach on Lake Minnewashta, and a park with a playground, tennis court, and pickleball courts.

The space
Open spaces with amazing lake views from both owner’s suites, main level living room and basement living room. The basement has two main spaces, a finished living room with a fireplace, 55” 4K TV, game table… and a partially finished recreation room that is just over 1,000 sq ft with amazing gym equipment, a two-person sauna, and a large sectional to watch movies on the 98” projection screen.

Guest access
You will have full access to the entire house. There will be a few locks on some closet doors for storing personal property and cleaning supplies.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Only registered guests are allowed to stay the night, and a maximum of 8 cars may be parked overnight in the garage and/or driveway.
No sound amplification equipment 10:00 pm - 7:00 am; No noisy parties or gatherings that disturb neighbors. No illegal substances or smoking allowed.
Workout equipment, sauna, bikes, paddle boards and kayaks available for free, we just require a signed waiver. We need first and last name and email.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2023-04
Property # 3069123vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Excelsior

Located in Excelsior, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Deer Run Golf Club and Hazeltine National Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Eden Prairie Center and Ridgedale Center. Ready for a night out? Consider Green Acres and Mainstreet Bar & Grill Hopkins. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Excelsior, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Landscape Arboretum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Minnetonka - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Mall of America - 25 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Target Field - 27 min drive - 42.2 km
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 30 min drive - 46.2 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Excelsior Brewing Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪North Coop - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar House Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cedar House Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cedar House Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar House Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cedar House Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lake Minnetonka. Deer Run Golf Club and Lake Minnewashta Off-Leash Dog Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cedar House is a fully equipped luxury property. All seven of us had our own bed on a ladies weekend adventure. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Liz, thank you for taking great care of our property. I'd love to have you back sometime! It was my pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Great place

This place was excellent. Lots of room to spread out and the beds were comfy. I liked that they had several bathrooms for everyone to use too.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not have been better! Roomy but cozy, clean, and great location. Thanks for a perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
Thanks David, I am happy we could accommodate your stay, we would love to have you back sometime! Thanks for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay with a large group. Good community space all to hang out together. You can tell that they have put great thought into the stay of the guests and have thought of almost everything as far as needs. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2025
Thanks Danielle for the positive comments! We appreciate you staying with us. It was my pleasure to host you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and house was absolutely outstanding! We had our family with 2 under 3 years old, my friend and my parents stay and we all had so much room!! Everything was immaculately clean and there was a park in walkable distance. This has been our favorite VRBO we have ever stayed at! The owners were very accommodating and would definitely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thanks Rachel, it was our pleasure to host your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If I could give the property and hosts a thousand stars I would. This property was even better than the photos. Spacious, quality, well furnished home. It had everything we needed and more. The hosts were gracious and communicated well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our family Christmas gathering in MN. I think it's even better in person than in the photos. Stacy is very communicative. Would not hesitate to book again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing house, in a beautiful neighborhood! The hosts took great care to make sure our stay was wonderful...they were super attentive and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thanks Sean, it was a pleasure hosting you and your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Cozy family retreat

Clean and comfortable. Great bedding and towels, and beautiful lake view! Perfect for two families.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

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

Wonderful stay in Excelsior

Needed a large house for family while attending my son’s wedding. The house was beautiful, spacious, and the owners were wonderful to communicate with. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margo T.

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

Family Vacation

This property was exceptional! It was our second family vacation and everyone enjoyed their stay. The host was easy to contact and responded quickly. It had everything we needed and I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neal C.

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

Family Reunion

Great spacious property that is perfect for socializing. Outdoor recreation options readily available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive and thoughtful hosts. Lovely home in a beautiful location. The carefully stocked kitchen made hosting and cooking for a party of 10 a simple task. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

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

Bachelorette Trip

We stayed for a bachelorette weekend In January and were very happy with our stay! The house was beautiful and very clean. We had plenty of space for our group and had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel N.

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

Wonderful retreat location

We used this property for an off-site work retreat, and it was perfect! Great space for co-working, but also enough room to break out when we needed individual time. Beautiful setting and all the amenities we needed (and then some!). We hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Thank you for staying at our property for a work retreat! We are so pleased it worked well for your group. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charmagne W.

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

High School friends from '71

For the three days we stayed, everyone repeatedly said how perfect it was: perfect size-wise, comfortable, beautiful views, close to shopping and restaurants, and great sleeping arrangements. It was an excellent place to stay! Thank you to our hosts.sleeping arrangements.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

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

Great holiday gathering space!

We were looking for a location that would handle a few large family gatherings when we visited our family, and this was the perfect VRBO! It allowed us to give families an overnight sleeping option when needed. Lots of space and ammenities!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2024
It was our pleasure to host you! Thank you so much for staying with us and we'd love to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Family New Year trip

House was beautiful and clean. Stacy was a lovely host. Great family home!! Highly recommend 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
Thanks Heather, it was our pleasure to host you and your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared F.

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

Group trip

The house was beautiful, clean, well provisioned and convenient. Communication was quick and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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

Family fun

It was a gathering for a special birthday
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

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

Perfect for a girls weekend!

We stayed for a girls weekend. There were 8 of use. Clean and plenty of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William U.

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

Sisters getaway

A wonderful home with awesome amenities and gracious hosts. Everything we anticipated and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Thanks so much for choosing to stay with us. It was our pleasure to host you and your sisters!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharla C.

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

Fabulous!

This home is truly fabulous! It is a beautiful home, immaculately clean, and everything we needed was provided for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Sharla, thanks so much for staying with us! It was our pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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

Friends Reunion

Fabulous place for our group of eight old high school friends! Spotless, roomy, well appointed with everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda U.

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

Wedding

Beautiful home, perfect for family as granddaughter got married at arboretum. Hosts were great with communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Stacy

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We started hosting in July of 2022 and have enjoyed every minute of this great opportunity. This short-term rental is the only one we have, which allows us to focus on providing the best possible experience for our guests. There is nothing better than getting a review highlighting how great a time our guests had staying in our home. We love seeing families come together and share time to celebrate life.

Why they chose this property

We love this house. We have lived here for many years, and when we decided to downsize, we knew this home would make an excellent place for families and friends to come together and celebrate. The location, amenities, and size of the house provide many opportunities for our guests.

What makes this property unique

If you love sunsets, you will get your fill as you sit on the deck, looking over the lake, watching the sunset while the sky catches fire in color. Are restaurants your thing? We have great ones, all within 10 miles. There are golf courses, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Bavaria Downs Wedding Venue, Paisley Park, Lake Minnetonka, and fantastic hiking/walking trails - all a short drive away. If you prefer to stay in and relax, we have all the room and amenities you need to make the most of your visit.

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