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Charming Historic Haus - Located downtown Waconia

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A two-story house with a porch, a flag, and a mailbox.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outside through large windows.
A neatly made bed with white linens in a room with a large window, a nightstand with a lamp, and a dark metal headboard.
A porch with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, a decorative flag, and a house number 42.
A living room with two beige sofas, a glass coffee table, a lamp, and a TV on a stand.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Waconia, MN
  • Place, Lake Waconia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mall of America
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, U.S. Bank Stadium
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming Historic Haus - Located downtown Waconia

The newly renovated, 4 bedroom (5 bed) Historic Haus offers a fully equipped kitchen, private backyard, deck, and grill. Built in 1898, this 124 year old home is on the Registry of Historic Places!

Location, Location, Location!!!
The Haus is walking distance to all the Downtown shops, restaurants, bars, brewery, movie theater, bowling alley, the Carver County Fairgrounds, & beautiful Lake Waconia!
It is also just a short drive to 3 beautiful Wineries, J. Carver Distillery, & Island View Golf Course.

Waconia is about a 45 minute drive from MSP Airport & the Mall of America.

Stay with us & we would be happy to offer recommendations for your upcoming visit!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The Haus has a steep staircase. No gate provided.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please respect our neighbors! Quiet hours outside after 10:00pm.
Do not drag suitcases up/down the stairs. This causes paint damage to the stairs.
NO smoking of any kind in the Haus

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3234879vb
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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
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

Waconia

Waconia is home to this holiday home. Lake Minnetonka and Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and Big Stone Mini-golf and Sculpture Garden. Excelsior Bay Books and Trail of Terror are also worth visiting.
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Waconia, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Waconia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Minnetonka - 12 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Mystic Lake Casino - 28 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Mall of America - 35 min drive - 59.1 km
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 41 min drive - 63.9 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lola's Lakehouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Historic Haus - Located downtown Waconia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Historic Haus - Located downtown Waconia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic Haus - Located downtown Waconia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Historic Haus - Located downtown Waconia?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Historic Haus - Located downtown Waconia located?

Situated in Waconia, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Waconia and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Reitz Lake. Goose Lake and Deer Run Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property has so much historic charm. It is set up very well to sleep a group of 6-8 and is walking distance to the downtown restaurants, bars and lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was everything my family needed You have to remember you are staying in a historic older home and what's not to love? Our sleeping areas accommodated us perfectly and the living/ dining rooms were wonderful congregating spots. Everything was immaculate and comfofrtable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walkable to the lake and to shops. This worked great for my extended family stay for a nearby wedding. The extra off street parking was especially useful the night there was a band contest/parade in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a wedding. Parents, kids, and grand kids stayed. Having access to kitchen and plenty of room was nice. We also made use of deck. Clean and cute. I recommend if you are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Girl's Weekend in a Beautiful Home

We were on our 6th annual Holiday Girls' Weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend in Waconia at the Charming Historic Haus. We walked downtown and enjoyed the many shops and restaurants. It was a perfect place for our weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2024
We are so glad that you & your friends had a wonderful time! We hope to see you back at the Haus again someday!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family visit

Spent 4 nights at the house. Great house. Great location. Easy walk to down town for great food and drinks. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed your time & thank you for the lovely review! We hope to have you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming, beautiful home!

We had a wonderful stay at the historic haus! The house was clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect walking distance to downtown Waconia restaurants and shops! Communication with the property host was excellent. I received prompt replies, and they were always very courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice and Clean

My family stayed for Thanksgiving and they said it was the cleanest place they have stayed in. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl’s Weekend

Group of high school friends spent the weekend in Waconia. Great bars and restaurants within walking distance. Cute town, beautiful drive here from the cities for the fall colors… checked out local wineries, the Distillery and breweries
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed your time & thank you for the lovely review! We hope to have you back again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home! Location is fantastic. I don’t think I would call this a 4 br home but as we had a last minute cancellation with our party, it worked out ok. The bathrooms are very small, which was expected, but very difficult to use. Very well appointed, though, and the garage, parking was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good Historic house with an amazing location

Great house walkable to numerous restaurants/bar in downtown Waconia. For kids it is also walkable to a wonderful, big park near the local elementary school, we went twice! To note: my parents stayed at the house with us. The stairs were a bit steep for them so they opted to stay in the smaller only bedroom downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday in Minnesota

Our daughter lives in Minnesota and we decided to take our holiday on the road. Family came in from Michigan and Missouri. The house was perfect! Really clean and quaint. The hosts even put up a tree with lights and decorations.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely historical home

This place is fantastic and immaculate. A very welcoming ambiance in a great location near Lake Waconia. Walking distance to a Lake Park and fishing dock, and to some excellent restaurants, ice cream and a bakery. Several taverns nearby offering local brews. The owners were very helpful and checked up on us via the app to see if all was well. Everything of was thought of to make our stay comfortable, including toiletries in the bathrooms. This is one of the best VRBOs that I’ve stayed in. I would definitely stay here again if my travels ever bring me this way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Impressive amenities!

Lovely and charming house for our girls weekend. The owners have thought of absolutely any and everything you could need which is a huge relief when traveling. From a fully stocked bathroom with shampoo, conditioner and body wash to a cooler for your drinks and snacks worrying about packing everything isnt an issue because the host has it covered. The ambiance of a the house was matched by a quiet neighborhood which made for a relaxing backyard hangout session before moving into the cozy living room for a movie before falling asleep in very comfortable beds. Staying at the Haus is a fantastic experience :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
Lisa - Thank you for your lovely review! We are so glad you and your friends had a wonderful time in Waconia & at the Haus. We would love to host all of you again someday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer was great!The home was very nicely equipped. Not only did the kitchen have basic spices and coffee, but the utensils,appliances and dishes were high quality items that made working in the kitchen convenient and easy.The bathrooms were set up with cabinets to store cosmetics and things so it was easy for multiple people to share the spaces without having all kinds of junk setting out on the vanities,It was very comfortable, and in short, Jennifer set the home up to make it convenient to actually live there and enjoy our time there.It snowed some while we were there, but someone came by several times to clear the walks. Access to the two-car garage was an absolute God-send as we got our 8-month old granddaughter and her car seat in and out of vehicles.Thanks for helping us have a great time, Jennifer!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

The historic aspect of house was fun and interesting. The location offered easy walking to town. There was no way to walk out the front door and secure it. Pavers from the side door (which we could lock) to the front side walk would have been helpful as we did do a lot of walking to town. The upstairs surprised us having the only community bathroom for all the beds off one of the bedrooms. We were glad one of our siblings couldn't make it, so it worked out. It would have been helpful to have a small chair/bench in the entry for sitting down while we removed our boots. As it was we had to use the kitchen chair to remove the boots and they place them on the boot mats. We tried to be as careful as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in a perfect location

Our family was in town for our parents wedding anniversary and we found this house nearby for our extended weekend stay. The hosts were great in communications during booking, prep for the stay, and throughout. Couldn't have asked for more. We booked a long time in advance and I had no worries about the booking or our big weekend. The location is just a few blocks away from the main stretch in Waconia meaning walking distance but not as much of the traffic. Plenty of area restaurants and bars for hanging out late if you want. Pangea Cafe was awesome if you have time for breakfast or brunch. Parking at the house was a breeze given the two car garage for use. The house itself was amazing inside. The original home restored (or maintained?) to original standards and everything was in great condition. Bedrooms as described so everyone was out of each others hair and the early to bed crew could shuffle off when they wanted. The beds were just amazing as well. The kitchen is more modern than the rest of the house which brought no complaints from us. Fridge, stove, and coffee maker were about all we needed, but glasses and plates were well stocked. The living areas consisted of a TV room and the dining room. Dining area had room for 8 around so plenty of space for games or catching up while at the house. Checkout was also a breeze. Great communication once again and only a small set of responsibilities for us; just take out the trash and recycling. Will stay again if we can!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience & the lovely review. We hope to have you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 beds! 2 bath. Super clean, off street parking convenient and available, beds super clean and mattresses comfortable! Coffee, shampoo, all kitchen utensils, towels provided. Nice outdoor area. Walk to Coffee shops, shopping, the lake and restaurants/ bars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026

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