Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #1)

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Pine Island, MN

Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus16 min drive
Mayo Clinic17 min drive
Mayo Civic Center17 min drive
Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

*****This is an owner occupied house, FYI.*****

***Both spare rooms are rented out individually***

***Property also has 2 indoor cat for those with allergies

Large country home on 30 acres just off Hwy 52 about 10 miles north of Rochester. 2 Large unused upstairs bedroom with each with 3 beds. If needed additional sleeping areas can be added to the room (I have couches that have pull out beds and air mattresses).

If you want to get away from busy city life this is the place for you! I have a 3 bed/2 bath house in Pine Island with 2 unused bedrooms (12' x 20') and full bath on the upper level that I would like see used and make extra $ to fund various projects I'm doing with the house and property. I have one cat (inside) and two dogs (mostly outside). And a few horses and cows running around. The house is just off 52 out in the country between Oronoco and Pine Island (I have 30 acres). The other room upstairs is also open to stay in if there is not one else scheduled to stay in it (both rooms are rented out individually). The bathroom upstairs would be shared with whoever is staying in the other spare bedroom.

I am a nurse at Mayo Clinic and work 12 hr night shifts. I am very mellow, easy going and easy to get along with. House has central air, woodstove, sauna, washer/dryer, large porch in the front and a deck in the back of the house. I a lot of apple trees, fruit trees and berries during the non-winter months you are welcome to that too! On the main level is the living room, dining room, kitchen, my bathroom and my bedroom. The basement is a separate apartment listed on here

Also in the front pasture there is a small one room dilapidated cabin I'm trying to resurrect

Property manager

Rosalynn "Rosie" Sorensen

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are allowed on site

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pine Island

Located in Pine Island, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Assisi Heights and Covered Bridge Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at King's Marina and Northern Hills Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Minnesota Children's Museum, or check out an event or a game at Mayo Civic Center. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.

What's nearby

Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 16 min drive
Mayo Clinic - 17 min drive
University of Minnesota-Rochester - 17 min drive
Apache Mall - 17 min drive
Mayo Civic Center - 17 min drive

Getting around

Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Kwik Trip # - 8 min drive
Casey's General Store - 5 min drive
South X Southeast Minnesota Brewing - 9 min drive
Trailhead Grill - 9 min drive
Tilly's Tavern - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #1) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Hobby farm Country Getaway Close To The City (Guest room #1) located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Zumbro Lake, Northern Hills Golf Course and Rochester Campus of Minnesota School of Business. Minnesota Children's Museum and Cascade Lake Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

8.2

Very good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sue M.

5 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Friendly pets and people

Rosie , the dogs and the cats were all very friendly. Didn’t realize the property was right next to Highway 52 but we didn’t hear the traffic sound with the windows closed and the air conditioning running. Very convenient location for adventures in Rochester and Lanesboro.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

21 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful Stay

We loved staying with Rosie. One of the most kind and great hosts I've had. The property was perfect. It was a little getaway from the cities. Not to mention, the dogs were angels as well.

Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

26 May 2021

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

Back on the farm!

This property is an actual farm. If you’ve been on a farm you know what to expect. Coming from Chicago, though formerly from a small town, I knew to bring my boots and clothes I could get dirty in. You need to know and accept that, before booking. I came to town for a trip to the Mayo Clinic, where I didn’t have the best time for various non-medical related issues. Part of the reason I chose to stay on a farm is the animals, as they tend to relieve my anxiety. Rosie’s two dogs were always happy to be pet, she has the friendliest cats(2) that I have ever met, not to mention her horses, and the cows. I found myself actually spending time outside, and when you have fibromyalgia, that’s an awesome feeling. Sure I’d get tired but I pushed through that because it was surreal to walk the property. I even caught my first toad! Rosie made sure everything was ready when I arrived. The room was a nice size but still felt cozy. She has a great sense of humor and I enjoyed our talks. The bathroom was shared with a fantastic couple across the hall. Absolutely no issues. For me, it changed my perspective on living in a major city. Waking up to see Lucky, one of the horses, was a great joy especially as we walked around together. This is the experience I wanted and it was much more than I expected.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

19 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country farm house retreat!

Stayed here for my moms visit to the Mayo! Quick drive to the Mayo each morning! Rosie is a great host very friendly! Works hard to accommodate to your needs ! We enjoyed sitting out at one of her many tables in the back yard visiting and relaxing after long days at the Mayo! We really enjoyed the dogs daisy and Cody! The two cats Smokey and max! They made the trip fun! Very friendly animals and they love to eat scraps! Rosie is working on her home to make it even better ! Beds were comfy for my family of 6 and had free roam of home and felt very comfortable here ! We would definitely stay here again if we need to. Thanks Rosie for a nice stay during our hard times ! Carol and Betty

8/10 Good

Sarah S., Thornton

24 Sept 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice after long days at Mayo

Rosie was very accommodating.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Rosalynn "Rosie" Sorensen

RN at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Grew up in Wisconsin on a dairy farm with 7 siblings, I can to get along with just about anyone! I love cheese :)Very spontaneous, bubbly, full of energy, sarcasm and wittiness, like to meet new people and see new places. I love doing home improvement a bit of a Martha Stewart/Bob Vila in I don't have Martha's felony convictions and Bob Vila's penis.

I love roadtrips, gardening, home improvement projects, fixing things that are broken (humans and machines) working with powertools, zombie and any sort of end-of-the-world/Apocalypse movies. Lately been addicted to watching TED talks and listening to NPR and a podcast 'How To Do Everything'. I might be a nerd?

Personal philosophy: Life is busy living or get busy dying. Yes that is a quote from 'Shawshank Redemption.' I am a nurse and see how short life is everyday I work.

Why they chose this property

If you want to get away from busy city and love animalsis the place for you! I have a 3 bed/2 bath house in Pine Island with 2 unused bedrooms (12' x 20') and full bath on the upper level that I would like see used and make extra $ to fund various projects I'm doing with the house. I have one cat(inside) and two dog (outside). The house is just off 52 out in the country between Oronoco and Pine Island (I have 30 acres). The other room upstairs is also open to stay in. The bathroom upstairs would be shared with whoever is staying in the other spare bedroom

Zumbro River runs thru property, Douglas Bike trail nearby

A little slice of heaven out here....I love the privacy out here! Closest neighbors are thru the woods and down the road. Country not in the a quick drive to Rochester. I live near hwy 52, you can hear the traffic. My neighbors are great if you happen to run into them.

Property is fenced have a few cows and horses roaming around

The Zumbro River run thru the will frequently see bald eagles and hawks soaring the skies. My dogs are doing their part to feed the local eagle/hawk population... I have seen the eagles eating the animals my dogs kill.

What makes this property unique

My little slice of heaven with nature all around. Zumbro River runs thru. Privacy and seclusion and two of the nicest dogs and cat you'll ever meet

Two of the nicest dogs to human, Kody and Daisy. In there past owners lives they both were hunting may see the occasional 'catch' of a squirrel, rabbit, raccoon etc they are using their hunting skills on. I am dreading the day they encounter a porcupine :-/

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