10/10 Excellent
Abigail R.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!
Abigail R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Entire home
Restored school house turned creative flex space
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2+ bathroomsSleeps 8259.9 sq m
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Explore the area
Perham, MN
- History Museum of East Otter Tail County8 min drive
- Perham Health9 min drive
- Otter Tail Lake21 min drive
- Detroit Lakes, MN (DTL)28 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 8)
Main floor
1 Double Bed
Second floor
+4
8 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Main floor Bathroom
Shower only
second floor
Toilet
Second floor
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Restored school house turned creative flex space
Newly remodeled in 2021, the School House is a crafting destination for your group of up to 8 people. But it isn't limited to just crafting. The School House can also be rented for any sort of retreats from yoga to cooking to gaming or simply as overflow space for guests.
If you look close enough on the outside brick walls you will see the names of the children who went to school there. Some dating as far back as 1936 and still in the graphite pencil used. These outside walls tell a history and many local names can be found written.
If you look close enough on the outside brick walls you will see the names of the children who went to school there. Some dating as far back as 1936 and still in the graphite pencil used. These outside walls tell a history and many local names can be found written.
Property manager
John Rutten
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 10:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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
About the area
Perham
Located in Perham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. History Museum of East Otter Tail County and ITOW Veterans Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Perham Lakeside Golf Club and Thumper Pond Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Perham, MN
What's nearby
- History Museum of East Otter Tail County - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
- Perham Health - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
- Big Pine Lake - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
- Otter Tail Lake - 21 min drive - 19.8 km
- Detroit Lake - 30 min drive - 35.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Disgruntled Brewing - 10 min drive
- Zorbaz - 13 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 7 min drive
- The Dougout Bar & Grill - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lauren S.
23 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schoolhouse on 49 is awesome!
Lauren S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robin S.
5 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
Robin S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Constance P.
3 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip into history
Constance P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by John Rutten
We are John and Cheryl Rutten. We are educators by profession but travelers by heart. We have traveled throughout the world and have taught in four different countries. We
landed here in Perham 20 years ago and purchased the St. Joe's Rectory ( which was built in 1914 and located right across the street from the school house) in August of 2020 we purchased the St. Joe's School from our neighbors Lawerence and Adeline Dhykoff who live in the building that housed the Benedictine Nuns. We love this building and hope you let yourself relax and bring out the creative spirit in you. A pre 1900 School house located 4 miles outside the city of Perham, Minnesota in the heart of Lakes country.
landed here in Perham 20 years ago and purchased the St. Joe's Rectory ( which was built in 1914 and located right across the street from the school house) in August of 2020 we purchased the St. Joe's School from our neighbors Lawerence and Adeline Dhykoff who live in the building that housed the Benedictine Nuns. We love this building and hope you let yourself relax and bring out the creative spirit in you. A pre 1900 School house located 4 miles outside the city of Perham, Minnesota in the heart of Lakes country.
Why they chose this property
The School House is perfectly set up for crafting, creating or just gathering. Big windows, Open main floor with adjustable (both around and up/down) craft stations, ironing stations, design centers, fully equipped kitchen, 3 bathrooms and lots of space. This is a wonderful place to escape and create with your friends and family members. Leave the mess behind and bring it over to the school house.
What makes this property unique
The School House has been completely remodeled. It has commercial electricity, plumbing and separate heating and air conditioning on each floor. Free wifi, lots of space and outdoor deck and a rural setting that is close to town (4 miles) on paved roads. Close to lakes, restaurants, recreation, shopping. fishing and Perham's newly remodeled community center.
Languages:
English
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