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Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails

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Dining
Dining
Bathroom
Children's area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Preston, MN
  • Root River
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Niagara Cave
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails

Step away from the crowds in this quiet, quaint town of Preston located in Fillmore County. This VRBO is only blocks away from the Town Center with a nice Grocery store. It is also walking distance to the Bowling Alley with a bar and grill. You will feel safe in this small town living and there are no traffic lights in the town. It is located 3 blocks from the Root River and Bike Trails, that goes through other small towns. Preston is know as Minnesota’s Trout Capitol. It has a 9 - hole fishing course. It also has a Public Swimming pool costing $5.00 per person. Lanesboro is a 15 minute drive which has shopping, Live Theatre, and a Fish Hatchery. Harmony is about a 10 minute drive and known for its Amish tours.

“Root Haven” is family oriented. There are 3 bed rooms and a play room with a closet full of games for you and your children. This home is comfortable and ready for your visit.

Property manager

Pauline
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do have a pack & play in the play room closet
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please wash dishes before leaving.
Make sure windows are closed at check out.

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Preston

Preston is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park and Root River, while Lanesboro Historical Museum and Lanesboro Arts Center are cultural highlights.
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Preston, MN

What's nearby

  • Root River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Commonweal Theatre Company - 12 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park - 20 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Niagara Cave - 22 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 45 min drive - 57.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Branding Iron Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Karst Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Bottom Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trout City Brewing - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪B & B Olympic Bowl - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails located?

Situated in Preston, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Root River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Old Barn Resort Course and Forestville Mystery Cave State Park. Lanesboro Historical Museum and Lanesboro Arts Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

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

Cute little place! Very clean. Great location. Would stay here again!

Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great place to stag

Nice, cozy home, great location- close to bike trails and Lanesboro is a fun town to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patti R.

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

Trip to Preston

House was clean and very charming. Worked out well for our stay in Preston to visit family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Charming and centrally located

We enjoyed our holiday weekend stay in this comfortable, charming home that is centrally located to Lanesboro area activities. Exceptionally clean and tidy and had everything we needed for a long stay. Activities we especially enjoyed were Mystery Cave State Park and Estelle’s Eatery in Harmony. Highly recommend to those visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Mitchell sd family

Pauline was very kid and helpful the was clean cozy. It was a great Location for the funneral we had to tend to. I alos live all the bored games great safe family atopmshere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britt M.

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

Wedding weekend

Everything about our stay was great! We were in town for a wedding. Cute and cozy house with plenty of space and super conveniently located. Nothing I would change!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parker J.

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

Trip for Father’s Day

Overall great experience, the house is close to everything, downtown Preston and the root river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were looking for a place at the last minute to spend a weekend in the Lanesboro area for some quality fall gravel bike rides. This little house in Preston was perfect for us. Very comfortable and an easy (and scenic) drive to Lanesboro for biking and access to the great restaurants there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

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

Very cozy comfortable home.

Very nice property conveniently located close to many local attractions. We've loved the bicycle trails, Preston and Lanesboro and found very friendly folks everywhere we went. We'll be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

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

Clean and Cozy

The house was great, very clean and well styled. Pauline included all the essentials for a successful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin i.

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

Sister’s stay

Incredibly clean and comfortable. Reminded me of my first house which made me feel right at home. Pauline is considerate and leaves staple items from previous guests. S&P, a few condiments, coffee supplies, etc. and keeps the checkout process simple! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

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

My Grandson's birthday

We were in town for my grandson's birthday. We usually stay at a nearby inn but it was booked, so we tried a VRBO. It was my first time and I am thoroughly happy with the experience. Pauline provided communications and updates from the moment the house was booked. When we arrived the home was clean and inviting. We felt comfortable and enjoyed our stay. I would recommend anyone to stay at the property. Carol
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Great house, fit the whole family

We were in the area to go to some of the caves, State parks, Amish Country and sinkhole areas. The house was located centrally between all of them. Great house with room for all three of the kids, there is a setup for having a fire in the backyard, we made s'mores. The town of Preston was small and delightful, we forgot to pack one of my son's medications and our doctor called it into the local pharmacy and they were able to get it to us in less than 30 minutes. Their grocery store was well stocked and some of their prices were cheaper than Walmart. On the upper floor there is a playroom for kids, for toddlers-6 yo, but my 10-year-old even played with the toys. Well appointed kitchen, with many spices and extras that were nice in case you forgot to bring them. If we're in the area again we would definitely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Pauline

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My husband is retired from the USAF. Now we love hosting our cozy house in Preston. It’s such a relaxing place with lots of outdoor fun too.

Why they chose this property

We like that there is a bowling alley and on Sundays bowling is just a dollar a game. The food is good at the bar grill there too. The Grocery store is walking distance and has everything you would want to have including a bakery and coffee. We like going to Harmony and taking the Amish tour. You can meet the Amish and see the culture they live in.

What makes this property unique

We made sure that the beds are very comfortable. There is a variety of DVD’s at the end of the day to watch a movie. It is a 1950 updated house, but still has the charm. It is a quiet neighborhood.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests