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Minnetonka Cape Cod Charmer 6 mi. to Minneapolis--Garden Acre near I-494 & I-394

Minnetonka Cape Cod Charmer 6 mi. to Minneapolis--Garden Acre near I-494 & I-394

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Minnetonka Cape Cod Charmer from west with fall colors
Birch tree east by driveway
Minnetonka Charmer garden yard
Interior
Fireplace

Overview of Minnetonka Cape Cod Charmer 6 mi. to Minneapolis--Garden Acre near I-494 & I-394

Reviews
8.6 out of 10 Excellent
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
Minnetonka, MN
  • Popular LocationRidgedale Center4 min drive
  • AirportMinneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)14 min drive
  • Popular LocationTarget Center15 min drive
  • Popular LocationTarget Field15 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living room

2 Double Futons

Rec Room

2 Double Beds and 2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3 on First floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4--First floor Spa

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Minnetonka Cape Cod Charmer 6 mi. to Minneapolis--Garden Acre near I-494 & I-394

Minnetonka Cape Cod Vintage Charmer with classic features throughout that were recently refinished. First floor includes a large living room with a wood burning fireplace, 65" TV with Roku and leather queen sleeper sofa, a center hall with mahogany stairs, formal dining room, bathroom, refinished oak floors, several closets and entry rooms, antiques and leather furniture. The first floor also has a bedroom with a mahogany 4 post queen bed and Sleep Number mattresses. Adjacent to the bedroom and separated by room darkening draperies is room with a whirlpool bathtub/shower & vanity, an antique English armoire, French doors to the backyard gardens and new 6 panel oak doors to the living room which can be secured. The fully equipped kitchen has a refrigerator with ice and water, stove with convection oven, dishwasher, disposal, Corian counter tops with marble back splashes, etc. Lower level includes a new bedroom, bathroom with marble shower and family room. The second floor includes bedrooms, all of which have antique desks, and a full bathroom with new granite topped vanity.


Gardens and patio: Outside there is a large brick patio with three tables, gas grill, wood burning stove, etc. all surrounded by gardens and paths to the large, private rolling yard with its pond, waterfalls, professional landscaping and gardens.

Gorgeous acre of gardens and rolling landscaping with pond, waterfalls, birds, deer and wildlife. Pick your own flowers, apples, cherries and raspberries. Antiques, hardwood floors, brick patio and sidewalks, basketball hoop, regional bicycle trail 200' away with bikes included. Set on a secluded, safe cul-de-sac of 5 homes on acre lots seemingly away from it all but convenient to Interstates 494, 394, Lake Minnetonka with its 125 miles of shoreline, Shady oak Beach, Minneapolis and its Chain of Lakes, downtown Hopkins and its farmer's market, Excelsior and Wayzata with their boat cruises, upscale shopping and restaurants. Walk to Minnehaha Creek, 3 parks, tennis courts, Dunn Brothers coffee shop, churches, art and historic tours of Minnetonka Mills. Biking distance to Ridgedale Mall, Ridgehaven Mall, Target, Hennepin County Library, etc. Mall of America is nearby as are MN Twins, Vikings and U of MN stadiums.

Kid Friendly:: Minnetonka has about 50 parks including several within walking distance. Minnehaha Creek runs through Burwell park 3 blocks away which is a historic farmstead/flour mill with picnic grounds. Meadow park is a short walk or ride up bicycle trail and has tennis courts, play equipment, walking paths through huge nature preserve, ball field, picnic areas, hockey and ice rinks. Home comes with basketball hoop and ball, soccer ball, football and room to play. Baseball and tennis equipment upon request. Shady Oak Beach is a short drive and has lifeguards, swimming dock, diving boards, etc. Lake Minnetonka is about 4 miles away and has 125 miles of shoreline, numerous swimming areas including beautiful beaches at Excelsior Commons, Deephaven and Minnetonka Beach. Fishing opportunities exist at Minnehaha Creek about 3 blocks away, throughout Lake Minjnetonka and the City of Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. Sight seeing and Dinner boats are available at Excelsior City Docks, Wayzata. Al & Alma's, etc. while private boats can be rented at various points along Lake Minnetonka,'s shoreline. The nearby towns of Hopkins, Excelsior and most others in the area have farmer's markets.

Property manager

Jim Anderson

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please inquire with specifics re small gatherings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoors only
4 vehicle maximum and no overnight parking on the street per city rules. Parking spots and turnaround at the top of the driveway and beyond. Thanks
Please call or text with any issues or concerns. Thanks
Please call or text when you initially arrive and when you've vacated. Also, please indicate which beds have been slept in. Thanks

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: Please inquire with specifics re small gatherings
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hopkins

Located in Hopkins, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Minnetonka and Mississippi River, while Paisley Park and Orpheum Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Nickelodeon Universe and Valleyfair Amusement Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Minnetonka, MN

What's nearby

  • Ridgedale Center - 4 min drive
  • Target Center - 15 min drive
  • Target Field - 15 min drive
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 17 min drive
  • Mall of America - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Downtown Hopkins Station - 6 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 22 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • The Cheesecake Factory
  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Dave's Hot Chicken - 4 min drive
  • Bacio

Frequently asked questions

Is Minnetonka Cape Cod Charmer 6 mi. to Minneapolis--Garden Acre near I-494 & I-394 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Minnetonka Cape Cod Charmer 6 mi. to Minneapolis--Garden Acre near I-494 & I-394?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minnetonka Cape Cod Charmer 6 mi. to Minneapolis--Garden Acre near I-494 & I-394?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minnetonka Cape Cod Charmer 6 mi. to Minneapolis--Garden Acre near I-494 & I-394 located?

This family-friendly Hopkins holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2 mi (3.3 km) from Ridgedale Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and Bryant Lake Regional Park. Brookview Golf Course and Methodist Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Bryan W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great location - cluttered house
The pictures posted are definitely from this house, however, they are from many years when the host was on the market to be sold. There is twice as much furniture/stuff in the house than the pictures show. The caretaker was very responsive and the location is good. In order for listing to accurately represent the property, new photos should be posted.
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peace and comfort
The house is on a quiet street with a lovely backyard. The children were enchanted by bunnies on the lawn and baby robins in a nest. The house has old-fashioned country charm with comfortable beds and lots of big TV screens. The area has lots of bicycling trails which we love.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Great location
It was ok. It sleeps 14 if you use all the sofa, futon and trundles but it did not have enough space for everyone to gather in one room. The dining room is dark and way too much furniture that is not useable. Some of the bedroom storage was already filled with items(maybe if the homeowner). Some of the closets with extra bedding had a mildew smell so didn’t use it. Overall it worked but my advice to the owner would be to make the furniture more purposeful and not just to fill the space with useless things. The owner was slow to respond and when I requested to change my dates i felt ignored and ended up paying for nights I didn’t need. Communication with the owner was terrible. The yard is nice with tables and umbrellas with a bbq. Kitchen was clean and had spices and some staples. Great location for just about everything.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Vacation
a good stay. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Julie B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Stay Away! Dirty, cluttered, smelly, no response from owner
I wish I could post pictures. This property is not cleaned or maintained. Antiques replaced with garage-sale cast offs. Owner contacted immediately but never responded. Booked five night but couldn’t take it after one night. -Boxes of booze bottles and other trash in driveway - Rotting pumpkin outside entry door - Food-stained kitchen cupboards and oven - Oven door dripping with some milky substance - Mildew smell pervading house - Used shampoo bottles in bathrooms with soap dripping down sides - Used, grimy bath toys on tub rims - Pubic hair on bathroom wall! - Bedroom with mahogany 4-poster bed with sleep number mattress? Nope. Sagging mattress on plain old bed frame. That bedroom had a refrigerator, hot plate and some kind of warming tray. Looks like someone is squatting here. This property should does not represent VRBOs usual quality. We contacted VRBO to report this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim Anderson

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U of MN graduates enjoying fine older homes, gardening and meeting new people.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful, spacious, convenient and quiet while accommodating up to 14 on 3 finished levels. Whirlpool bathtub on first floor in master suite!
Second floor has two bedrooms, both with queen beds. First floor bedroom also has a queen bed. Finished lower level has a twin bedroom with a twin trundle in its bedroom with 4' x 4' window. Rec room has a double bed plus a double futon.. Living room has a leather, queen sleeper sofa plus a very comfy leather sofa with down-filled cushions. Pack-n-Play, a play pen and cots are also provided.

What makes this property unique

Gorgeous rolling acre lot at end of cul-de-sac of only 4 homes with Cape Cod style home built in 1941 extensively updated. Convenient to anywhere in the Twin City area being about 1 mile to I-494 and 2 miles to I-394 and about 20 minutes to MSP airport, Downtown Minneapolis, Mall of America, water park, Twins, Vikings & University of MN, etc. Only about 4 miles to Minnesota's premier Lake Minnetonka with over 100 miles of shoreline, excursion boats, restaurants, shopping, etc.
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