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☆Oakley's Oasis, a Dharma Dwellings Designed Home☆

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Welcome to Oakley's Oasis! We look forward to hosting you!
The Open Concept kitchen and living room makes this a rustic and spacious room.
Cook a meal in our well stocked kitchen, with ample counterspace!
Large bedrooms, which are rare for homes in town! To the right is the closet.
Recently added TV in the main bedroom 3/25. Pack and play available

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rochester, MN
  • Mayo Civic Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mayo Clinic
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

☆Oakley's Oasis, a Dharma Dwellings Designed Home☆

Oakley's Oasis is named after our beloved first puppy. Much like him, the house has a lot of personality, and is named to honor his legacy! Having lived in the home and loved the neighborhood with Silver Lake within walking distance and Mayo Clinic less than 10 minutes. The home is next door to our other homes, Poppy's Paradise and Dee Dee's Den. 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!

The Space:
➤Large open concept kitchen with Quartz countertops, perfect for preparing a meal and watching TV. All the pots and pans you may need.

➤Two Spacious bedrooms, the size of the bedrooms are unique to most of the homes in town.

➤There are three steps up into the house, and a staircase down to the unfinished basement. These are only for the laundry!

➤Any amenities you could need including Coffee, tea, and cooking oil and spices provided.

➤Large 50in Roku 4k tv (with associated Netflix account), Xbox 360, boardgames, and an over the air antenna with 25 local HD channels provided.

➤The deck is there for your enjoyment during the nice weather with table and an Electric Grill

➤Full service snow removal/ice melt to ensure you are able to get to your appointments.

➤We do share the Large 3 stall garage with our guests next door. (each home gets a stall, see the attached photos). Right next door is Poppy's Paradise ​and on the corner is Dee Dee's Den our other homes! Say hello to your neighbors! Available parking on the street out front.

➤ 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:
➤You have the entire house to yourself. Everything in the home is yours to use during your stay.

➤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!

Interaction With Guests

We love hosting guests to the Med City, and we're excited to share it's unique attractions with you! After having such an fantastic hosting guests at Betty's Bungalow, we are branching out!

➤We live approximately 10 minutes from the property and are available in the evenings if needed. We work at the clinic during the day, but texting is a great option for quick questions or issues! We enjoy interacting with guests, but will certainly give you your privacy. If you are staying with us for longer than a week we like to make you a meal as a way to get to know you and give you some great food! We also have retired family members in town who can help out in a pinch!

Other things to note:

➤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 and Emily 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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rochester

Rochester is home to this holiday home. Quarry Hill Nature Center and Silver Lake Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Minnesota Children's Museum and Olmsted County Fairgrounds. Consider Regional Sports Center for a night out or Zollman Zoo if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Rochester, MN

What's nearby

  • Rochester Recreation Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Minnesota-Rochester - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bowlocity Entertainment Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 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

Is ☆Oakley's Oasis, a Dharma Dwellings Designed Home☆ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at ☆Oakley's Oasis, a Dharma Dwellings Designed Home☆?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at ☆Oakley's Oasis, a Dharma Dwellings Designed Home☆?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is ☆Oakley's Oasis, a Dharma Dwellings Designed Home☆ located?

This family-friendly Rochester holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Silver Lake Park, Minnesota Children's Museum and Rochester Recreation Center. Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirk M.

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

Great place!

Great place, would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya S.

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

Family Gathering

Hosts were welcoming and very accessible. Appreciated local food recommendations. Accommodations were thoughtful and just what we needed. Wished the damage deposit wasn't so high, but it was fully refunded. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

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

Absolutely Recommend!

Clean, updated, well supplied. Made our stay very comfortable. We will be staying here again on our next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley L.

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

A cozy little stay

Overall a comfy, cozy stay. Would consider returning with the only issue being we wish there was a king bed. The queen was a bit too cramped to be comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Cute home

I brought my mother to Rochester for a procedure and the home was quite nice. Hard wood floors and comfortable accommodations. It was 20 below with the wind and yet stayed warm. Communication was quick and helpful. I would strongly recommend if you need a place to stay. 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Visit to Mayo

We needed to go to Mayo for a week and were looking for a comfortable place for us and our dog. This unit met our needs at all levels. The home in located in a pleasant, low traffic neighborhood where you could comfortably walke our dog
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane P., New York

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

Cozy home

Home has everything you need for a relaxing and easy stay. Very convenient for getting to Mayo throughout the day and nice quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Repeat Stay

This is our second time staying at Oakley's Oasis and we had a great stay again. Hosts were super responsive and the property has everything you could need for a comfortable stay, fur children included. Would for sure recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve c.

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

Very nice place

This place was perfect for what we needed! Close to Mayo. Has everything you need for cooking and bathing. Crib and high chair as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy & Tim G., San Antonio, TX

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

Comfortable place to stay while at the Mayo Clinic.

My spouse and I checked in with our dog. It was a great neighborhood for walking fido. Silver Lake park was down the street. It was a short drive to St Mary’s Hospital where my spouse was admitted. It was nice to have laundry facilities in the basement and a garage for parking the car.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

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

Perfect for our need

We stayed at the property while visiting friends in the area who had gathered for a fiber arts retreat. It was perfect for the two of us, though another couple would have fit nicely. The location was nice; close to downtown and also to the trails along Silver Lake. The property owners were instantaneous in their responses. The property was clean and had all of the essentials for our 6 night stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denelle H.

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

Best Place

I’ve stayed in several rentals all over, I have to say this is the best one! Very clean, comfortable, accommodating(lots of extra blankets, towels, kitchen items like spices, oils, even coffee) they even set up “Alexa” ! All the TV apps to watch & pet friendly with pet friendly ice melt! The details of everything really made this rental experience top notch, very quiet neighborhood & easy access to wherever you need to go in Rochester! We will diffently be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Nice Neighborhood

Me and my husband stayed here for a week. This property had everything we needed and we had no issues. On the day we arrived in Rochester I realized that I booked the wrong arrival day. I called and messaged the property owner and got in touch with them immediately. Thankfully the property was available that night and the process to add the extra night was very easy, it was done in about 10 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonann N.

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

All good

Fine
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martie S.

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

Dharma Delightful Dwellings

The perfect spot where we felt welcomed and comfortable. Alex and Emily have thought of everything to make our stay so enjoyable. Thank you and we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maree S., Scottsdale

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

Very cute and comfortable!

My mother and I were visiting and we used to live in this neighborhood. This house is centrally located and close to Silver Lake if you like to take walks/runs. This house has been updated and the kitchen is stocked with whatever you need if you want to do some cooking. Beds are very comfortable and rooms are spacious. The outdoor patio is also great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Great Family Stay

Alex and Emily were super communicative and we had everything we needed for our stay. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee L.

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

Met All Our Needs

Welcoming home and VRBO owners. The home met all our needs while we doctored at Mayo. Safe and beautiful neighborhood. Quiet and clean home. We would VRBO here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Rochester visit

Alex and Emily have a wonderful home where you feel safe and comfy. Perfect location to Mayo but also feel like a getaway..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett K.

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

Phenomenal!

Absolutely fantastic home for a family stay in a classic Rochester neighborhood that is quiet and safe and close to everything. The house is extremely clean and very well appointed and homey. Plenty of natural light through the windows, and every room is comfortable. We'd stay again without question!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Sue P.

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

Charming and bright!

My husband and I felt relaxed and at home in this cheerful and bright house. It is tidy and well equipped throughout, with a spice rack, a magic bullet, an outdoor electric grill, a washer and dryer with detergent provided, and even a make-up mirror. There is a large basement and a spacious garage. We stayed here for 3 weeks, and would not hesitate to stay here again. The neighborhood feels safe and is very quiet. The house is about 5 blocks away from Silver Lake Park which is a fine place to walk or access the 75 miles of bike trails which Rochester provides! Alex responded promptly by text to any questions I had. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly O.

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

Perfect Getaway Spot!

We had a wonderful girls weekend at this Dharma Dwellings Property. Alex and Emily were very responsive and the place had everything we needed. They seem to really care about making it a pleasant stay for all of their guests. Super clean and had all the amenities and supplies we needed. And it’s 5 minutes to forager for great takeout! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Truly An Oasis!

This was our final stop on the last leg of our first trip through South Dakota and Minnesota. We absolutely loved it. Clean as a whistle, well-furnished, accommodating, and the perfect overnight stopover after more than eight hours of driving. Availed ourselves of Alex and Emily's local restaurant recommendations. A+ review from us! Mom and I would gladly return next time our travels take us this way.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neil L.

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

Weekend Romantic Getaway

This is one of the most well kept VRBO properties we have ever stayed at. Easily would fit 2 couples comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay. The home was clean and just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Alex and Emily Schmitt

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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!

Why they chose this property

This has been our home for 3 years in the past, and we couldn't bear to part with it! We've created many memories here and hope you do too! We've expanded our fur baby Goldendoodle family, and plan on having good old human babies in the near future. As a result, we're moving to a larger house in town! After having such a wonderful experience hosting people Betty's Bungalow, we've expanded the impact Dharma Dwellings can have in fulfilling our mission of treating you like family!

What makes this property unique

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.

Languages:

English

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