10/10 Excellent
Vicki T.
28 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house
Vicki T.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12464.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Rochester, MN
- Mayo Civic Center4 min drive
- Mayo Clinic4 min drive
- Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus6 min drive
- Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Basement
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Main floor 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Main Floor 2
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆
Centrally located near Silver Lake, less than 10 minutes to Mayo Clinic, this home is the largest entry in our Dharma Dwellings homes! Named after Grandma Dee Dee, this is where she stays when she visits the grandkids, but she isn't always in town, and wanted to offer the space to others who could use it while she isn't here! We have been blessed to host hundreds of guests, and work hard to ensure you have an relaxing and restorative experience with us at Dharma Dwellings!
About the Space:
➤Large open concept kitchen with Granite countertops, perfect for preparing a meal and sitting down for a family dinner. All the pots, pans, cooking oils, and spices you may need. Any amenities you could need including Coffee and tea. Please let us know if you find anything missing.
➤This home has the same initial layout as Oakley's Oasis and Poppy's Paradise next door, but has a bump out kitchen and large upstairs/basement bedrooms.
➤Five Spacious bedrooms (two queen bedrooms on the main, two upstairs (a king and a queen,) and one king downstairs), the size of the bedrooms are unique to most of the homes in town.
➤Large 65inch Roku 4k tv (with associated Netflix/ Amazon Prime account), Xbox 360, and an over the air antenna with 25 local HD channels provided.
➤This home has a unique backyard of rare plants sure to be a relaxing spot on a summer day! Enjoy lounging on the patio set and watching the many native species of birds and other wildlife that make this area their home. Eat a meal prepared on the Electric Grill.
➤Full service snow removal/ice melt to ensure you are able to get to your appointments.
➤ Located next door to both Oakley's Oasis and Poppy's Paradise. These three homes all in the same location provides us unparalleled ability to provide flexibility for your stay, should you need to extend based on Mayo testing or complications
Guest Access:
➤We give all you access to all of the home that is photographed. We ask if you can limit use of beds based on how many guests have booked.
➤Just a heads up that we have cameras on the front and back of the home, which ensure that no uninvited guests/thieves are on the premises. There are no cameras in the home.
➤$75 pet fee due to excess cleaning for hair! We ask you pick up the dog poop!
➤We may need to access the house based on any potential problems or necessary repairs, but will let you know!
Other important details:
➤We have commodes, shower chairs, and bed railings available for those with limited mobility issues. Let us know in advance so we can get them for you.
➤We provide a pack-n-play and high chair for those with little ones! Let us know in advance so we can get it for you.
➤All of our sheets and bedding are hypoallergenic for those with allergy or sensitivity issues.
About the Space:
➤Large open concept kitchen with Granite countertops, perfect for preparing a meal and sitting down for a family dinner. All the pots, pans, cooking oils, and spices you may need. Any amenities you could need including Coffee and tea. Please let us know if you find anything missing.
➤This home has the same initial layout as Oakley's Oasis and Poppy's Paradise next door, but has a bump out kitchen and large upstairs/basement bedrooms.
➤Five Spacious bedrooms (two queen bedrooms on the main, two upstairs (a king and a queen,) and one king downstairs), the size of the bedrooms are unique to most of the homes in town.
➤Large 65inch Roku 4k tv (with associated Netflix/ Amazon Prime account), Xbox 360, and an over the air antenna with 25 local HD channels provided.
➤This home has a unique backyard of rare plants sure to be a relaxing spot on a summer day! Enjoy lounging on the patio set and watching the many native species of birds and other wildlife that make this area their home. Eat a meal prepared on the Electric Grill.
➤Full service snow removal/ice melt to ensure you are able to get to your appointments.
➤ Located next door to both Oakley's Oasis and Poppy's Paradise. These three homes all in the same location provides us unparalleled ability to provide flexibility for your stay, should you need to extend based on Mayo testing or complications
Guest Access:
➤We give all you access to all of the home that is photographed. We ask if you can limit use of beds based on how many guests have booked.
➤Just a heads up that we have cameras on the front and back of the home, which ensure that no uninvited guests/thieves are on the premises. There are no cameras in the home.
➤$75 pet fee due to excess cleaning for hair! We ask you pick up the dog poop!
➤We may need to access the house based on any potential problems or necessary repairs, but will let you know!
Other important details:
➤We have commodes, shower chairs, and bed railings available for those with limited mobility issues. Let us know in advance so we can get them for you.
➤We provide a pack-n-play and high chair for those with little ones! Let us know in advance so we can get it for you.
➤All of our sheets and bedding are hypoallergenic for those with allergy or sensitivity issues.
Property manager
Alex Schmitt
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Let us know if you need a high chair/crib
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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
Property Registration Number R21-0065H
About the area
Rochester
Located in Rochester, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Rochester Civic Theater and Rochester Art Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Minnesota Children's Museum and Soldiers Field Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Olmsted County Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Rochester Recreation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Rochester, MN
What's nearby
- Rochester Recreation Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- University of Minnesota-Rochester - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Mayo Civic Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Mayo Clinic - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
- Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bowlocity Entertainment Center - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 15 min walk
- Chester's Kitchen and Bar - 4 min drive
- Victoria's Ristorante & Wine Bar - 4 min drive
- Burger King - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sonal P.
24 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home!
Sonal P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Cherie B.
12 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Cherie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy W.
13 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Christmas Shopping
Amy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan W.
16 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, even better host.
Jonathan W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Mary M.
15 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
Mary M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karin B.
29 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Xmas in rochester
Karin B.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
12 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Staycation
Jennifer B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martha L.
2 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting family at Mayo
Martha L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly K.
23 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Gathering
Kelly K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul O.
10 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work stay
Paul O.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tori G.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay
Tori G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
James S.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay ever!
James S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shaheen E., North Branch, MN
28 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a staff retreat!
Shaheen E.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Corrine S.
27 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Space
Corrine S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott K.
26 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed
Scott K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
David P., Rockford MN
18 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Rochester
David P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brent B., Colorado Springs, Colorado
30 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Brent B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ted V.
7 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place.
Ted V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ria L., Rochester, MN
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
Ria L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
trudy w.
3 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun with grandkids
trudy w.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Don H.
18 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DLH Family Renunion
Don H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dominique J.
30 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Dominique J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Will D.
16 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Will D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nick H., Chicago, Illinois, USA
15 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious De De Den
Nick H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Alex Schmitt
We are long term residents in Rochester, and love living in the city. Alex is a practicing Physician Assistant managing his own patient panel at Olmsted Medical Center, he is frequently answering guest questions on navigating the healthcare system. Emily is a practicing OT, who primarily is in the Oncology ICU, and also is a part of a post intensive care unit clinic. She primarily works at improving patient's daily quality of life.
Our free time is dedicated to our daughters. Brynne, is our very talkative two year old! She is wild and fun, and keeps us on our feet! We could go on for days about her! Now, we have most recently welcomed Olenna to the family on 10/21/22, who is very into smiling and cooing. We're very blessed to be able to raise them!
Some of our favorite things include...
1. Goldendoodles -We adore our Rory and Poppy, they are energetic bundles of joy! We can always arrange a puppy visit if needed!
2. Good food - Indian and Thai are two of our favorites, but we'll never turn down a good pizza. (anything really...) We like food.
3. Walking/hiking - whether simply walking our neighborhood, hitting the local trails, or hiking Devil's Lake in Wisconsin, we enjoy getting out in nature.
4. Dharma Dwellings! We really want to do our best to serve you as your hosts, and attempt to resolve any issues or concerns you may have! We want to make sure your time spent with us is the most relaxing experience you can have in the Med City! We've hosted hundreds of guests, and had quite a few converts to the idea of an Airbnb after staying with us!
We value meeting and developing new relationships with out guests, (which has become more difficult with the pandemic and a young family). Our mission is to treat you as if you were our own family, and hope that permeates through our homes as soon as you enter! All of our services are directly family run through cousins, grandma's, and the handyman grandpa! You can learn more about us at DharmaDwellings!
Our free time is dedicated to our daughters. Brynne, is our very talkative two year old! She is wild and fun, and keeps us on our feet! We could go on for days about her! Now, we have most recently welcomed Olenna to the family on 10/21/22, who is very into smiling and cooing. We're very blessed to be able to raise them!
Some of our favorite things include...
1. Goldendoodles -We adore our Rory and Poppy, they are energetic bundles of joy! We can always arrange a puppy visit if needed!
2. Good food - Indian and Thai are two of our favorites, but we'll never turn down a good pizza. (anything really...) We like food.
3. Walking/hiking - whether simply walking our neighborhood, hitting the local trails, or hiking Devil's Lake in Wisconsin, we enjoy getting out in nature.
4. Dharma Dwellings! We really want to do our best to serve you as your hosts, and attempt to resolve any issues or concerns you may have! We want to make sure your time spent with us is the most relaxing experience you can have in the Med City! We've hosted hundreds of guests, and had quite a few converts to the idea of an Airbnb after staying with us!
We value meeting and developing new relationships with out guests, (which has become more difficult with the pandemic and a young family). Our mission is to treat you as if you were our own family, and hope that permeates through our homes as soon as you enter! All of our services are directly family run through cousins, grandma's, and the handyman grandpa! You can learn more about us at DharmaDwellings!
Why they chose this property
Our Largest home of the Dharma Dwellings offerings. Spacious allowing large groups to spread out and multiple family members to comfortably have their own space!
What makes this property unique
5-10 minute drive to Mayo Clinic based on traffic. Rochester is easily driveable!
We love the spacious room sizes within this house. The large three car garage allows us to store all of our projects and still allows room for you to park! We love the neighborhood, especially walking around Silver Lake, or heading up the hill behind Kellogg School to get a wonderful view. There is also a nice open field next door.
We love the spacious room sizes within this house. The large three car garage allows us to store all of our projects and still allows room for you to park! We love the neighborhood, especially walking around Silver Lake, or heading up the hill behind Kellogg School to get a wonderful view. There is also a nice open field next door.
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