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2 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, WiFi
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
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Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Washer
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  • Dryer
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Preston, MN
  • Popular LocationRoot River10 min walk
  • Popular LocationForestville Mystery Cave State Park20 min drive
  • Popular LocationNiagara Cave22 min drive
  • AirportRochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)43 min drive

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Cozy house / small town living. Attractions include trout capital of Minnesota
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The price is AU$325
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Cozy house / small town living. Attractions include trout capital of Minnesota

About the area

Preston

At this holiday home, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Root River and 8.7 km (5.4 mi) from Old Barn Resort Course. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchenette, a washing machine and a Smart TV. .Home features a living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchenette that comes equipped with a fridge and a microwave. A hairdryer and a desk are also available. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Preston holiday home include Lanesboro Historical Museum and Lanesboro Arts Center.
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What's nearby

  • Root River - 10 min walk
  • Lanesboro Arts Center - 13 min drive
  • Commonweal Theatre Company - 13 min drive
  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park - 20 min drive
  • Niagara Cave - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karst Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trout City Brewing - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪B & B Olympic Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Branding Iron Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beaver Bottom Saloon - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Root River Retreat

Newly renovated lower level in the heart of Preston. 2 bedrooms, living area with private entrance.TV/Netflix. Fridge, microwave,coffee pot and toaster. Garage for bikes, snowmobiles!

Perfect for wedding guests,&concert goers. So much to see and do in SE Minnesota! Biking,Fishing,Hiking and Golf. Lanesboro is 6 miles away. Across the street from Branding Iron Supper Club. Feel free to use garage space for bikes as well. Forestville State Park 15 mn away!Perfect for snowmobiling with a heated garage you are welcome to use. I really try to be accommodating, so message me with any last minute reservations and I will see if Ican make it work!

Property manager

Lori Stahnke

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Root River Retreat have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Root River Retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ, children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Root River Retreat is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Root River Retreat?

No, Root River Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Root River Retreat?

Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Root River Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Root River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet, and comfortable!
We had a great stay. The listing was accurate and served us well for our stay. Lori was an excellent communicator. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Driftless Area Motorcycle Visit
This VRBO was a wonderful retreat while we where in the area motorcycling. Our host, Lori, even allowed us to park our motorcycles in the garage to protect them overnight from the weather. We would certainly stay with Lori again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and convenient
This place is great. Very quiet. Nicely furnished. Great cookies upon arrival. Nice cold water bottles in the frig and plenty of coffee. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb D., Otsego

Liked: Cleanliness
Biking weekend
We had a very nice stay at the Root River Retreat. The home was clean and welcoming. There was a lot of "extra" things provided like shampoo, soap, oatmeal, coffee and even fresh bananas and cookies! Having the garage for the bikes was very nice. The host, Lori, was easy to communicate with and was helpful. I would definitely recommend this place and would stay again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Very accommodating and flexible with quiet atmosphere. Definitely will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Place!
We were needing a place to stay in the area for business. This place was the only thing available at the time and ended up being a great place to stay. The Host was very easy to work with and very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous getaway❤️❤️❤️
This was a fabulous weekend stay! When we walked in the door, Lori left these huge Halloween buckets full of delicious treats for my kids! Then my husband and I were supposed with gourmet cookies!!! We felt so welcomed! The fridge was stocked with water and sparkling water and plenty of coffee to keep us caffeinated all weekend! It Smelled wonderful when we walked In and decor was Pinterest amazing! Plenty of books and magazines and activities listed for us to do for the weekend! There was also kid art supplies and options, it was awesome! We decided on going tandem biking for one afternoon in Lansboro, went to Nightmare acres on Sat night for free (haunted houses at the fairgrounds) and the free drive in haunted movie in Harmony. Ample room for board games and beds were SO comfortable, haven’t slept that well in a long time! My kids both loved it!! They both kept telling me how much they loved it there! Honestly I can’t say enough about this place ❤️ Great communication with Lori, she was amazing to talk to and so helpful and extra kind!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIm O., Monticello, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
This was our first time visiting the Preston/Lanesboro area and Lori's place was just perfect. The unit was clean and comfortable and tastefully decorated. Some sweet goodies awaited us when we arrived, which was an unexpected but appreciated surprise. It was conveniently located for getting to bike trails in the area. We hope to return again next fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

J R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Root River Retreat
A friend and I stayed here to spend some time in this part of the state. Just beautiful area. Staying at the Root River Retreat was just great. Very well furnished from the furniture to the beds to the treats Lori put out. Lori was very responsive to any questions we had. There were so many extras in the place, things you might not think of but they were there when you needed them. The place is very easy to find and located in a good spot for exploring the area. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
The space was clean, well appointed, and close to lots of things to do. Lori was very communicative and provided great instructions on accessing the property. It went very smoothly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, cozy, and convenient.
We came to ride the bike trails and had a wonderful stay! Clear communication, clean and comfortable accommodations. We had everything we needed for our bike adventuring:)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, Great Host
We had a great visit to the area for some biking along the Root River trail. The location was good - a short drive from a number of the small towns in the area. Lori was a great host. She provided a wonderful, clean place. The beds were comfortable, she had lots of information about the area, and provided some wonderful treats and basics for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R., Alleman,Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Place
We enjoyed our time in Preston and Lansboro. It is a wonderful area for biking on the Root River trail. Lori supplied us with some wonderful cookies and drinks and was good about getting back to us when we had questions. Since it rained we were thankful to have a garage to store our bikes. Good access to trail and B & B was a great restaurant within blocks of where we stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space and location
My wife and visited for a weekend of exploring the area. This was a great home base for car and bicycle based trips. Space itself is great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
South Eastern MN Gem
The property could not have been more perfect. We had everything we needed and Lori went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable. The location was convenient to many amenities and fun things to do. If you’re looking for a place to stay that has all the comforts of home this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
I came to the area for biking, it was very hot and coming back here was so nice and relaxing! Located in a quiet neighborhood, close to anything you would need. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon M., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Preston delight
The property was very clean and quiet. Bed was super comfortable. There was a comfy couch, and a large TV. Had no trouble falling asleep. Shower was clean and my stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend family stay
We stayed at this location for a long weekend family trip to the Preston area. Lori was great to communicate with and answered messages quickly. The space was a good size for our small family and easy to locate in the little town. The place was very clean and well accommodated. The mattresses were very comfortable to sleep on! The tv was of great quality and my boys were impressed. We had a nice note to welcome us along with delicious cookies, and a well stocked fridge and brunch area. We enjoyed our trip and this location made it very relaxing place to come back to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect biking getaway
We came down from Minneapolis to ride the Root River trail. The location in Preston was convenient to the trail head and having a garage to park the bikes was a huge plus! Even though it's a basement it didn't feel like it, there are plenty of windows and it's very spacious. Our host thought of every little detail, from coffee supplies and drinks to shampoo, body wash and plenty of towels. Extremely cozy and comfortable after a long day of riding. The huge TV was great, with multiple streaming options for watching movies etc. There was even popcorn! The beds and pillows were very comfortable as well. There's really nothing we would change, and we would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed!
We needed a place to crash before and after a wedding and it was perfect! Lori was very quick to respond to my messages and she was very considerate for our need to check in early. Strongly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Get Away
This was the perfect location for us to enjoy the areas offerings - biking, shopping, parade (in nearby Harmony), etc. We appreciated the simple check-in, welcoming atmosphere (complete with cookies), and clean and beautifully decorated space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cuter than the pictured!
Lori’s decor is super cute and her extra touches were much appreciated. Welcome gift, coffee pods, coffee cream, cold drinks in the fridge, shampoo and conditioner. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bike trip
We loved our weekend getaway, and we loved our place. It had everything we needed, the location was perfect, and the price was affordable. My ten year old granddaughter thought it was the best ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gary N.

Liked: Cleanliness
ROOT RIVER
Very nice comfortable stay in Preston. We enjoyed biking the local trails. I rated the property 4 stars, but it was probably a 4.5. We would definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023