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The Hawthorne: 4 bedroom Mission-Style Home, Minutes to Downtown

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Living room, box beam ceiling, gas fireplace.
Living room with Smart 65" 4K HDTV
Dining room, 6 chairs (table could fit 8), refinished built-in buffet.
Stained glass in dining room
Fully outfitted kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Target Field
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Target Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • U.S. Bank Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Hawthorne: 4 bedroom Mission-Style Home, Minutes to Downtown

We've been hosts for 8+ years and are "Superhosts." Please read listing thoroughly for all information.

A beautiful 4BR Mission-style home that features original oak woodwork, a boxed-ceiling dining room with buffet, all new windows, refinished maple floors, an updated kitchen with stainless appliances, professional gas range, dishwasher and disposal, and a large fenced backyard with rear deck. Great for travelers looking to stay minutes from the city yet close to highways and other transportation.

This house is in the McKinley Neighborhood of Minneapolis. Located 2 miles from the edge of Downtown Minneapolis (the North Loop area) and just across the bridge from North East (NE). This home is close to everything, yet easy access to highways like 94, 694, 394, 55 and 35W.

Professionally decorated and furnished, this is a home with character and charm, not just a place to sleep. Comfy and elegant, this home is fully equipped with everything you need to live and function. Featuring a 65" 4k HDTV, and high-speed wireless internet great for steaming or doing business.

This has been a full-time Short Term Rental for the last 7 years. It's all we do. Previously listed on other websites, we're finally offering it on VRBO! We've hosted hundreds of guests and many events such as weddings, reunions, birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, etc.

Some things to note-
IMPORTANT: please review all house rules. Just changed to Instant Booking. All circumstances of your stay must be clarified, additional fees may apply. If you book, it's assumed you've reviewed and agree to all terms and conditions
Guests without reviews or poor reviews are subject to an unreviewed guest charge of $100+ and copy of photo ID required.
Guests under 25 are not allowed unless granted permission on a case-by-case basis or additional high-risk fee.
Pets are approved on a case-by-case basis and are $50 per night per pet (although usually discounted for longer stays).
Events are allowed on a case-by-case basis and subject to a fee.
The basement is not accessible to guests while it undergoes renovation. There may be some evidence of construction in the yard like staging/storage of materials.
The side yard is not pictured as it's not an amenity.
The garage is not available.
No central AC. Each BR (except main level) has window unit, 1 unit on main level in LR
*The home is located 3 miles from the middle of downtown. With this comes an amazing, centrally located home near anything you want to do. It also comes with certain things that come along with the inner core of the city. If you're wanting the burbs, this isn't the home for you. On a busier city street, although the new windows do an amazing job of keeping the home quiet. Plus the home is on a hill, so street noise is very minimal especially in the backyard.

House Rules (we will also send these prior to check-in and they include a user manual of sorts)
*park in back, fence to fence. Do not park on neighbor's driveway. Enter via back gate. Enter via the backdoor.

You can certainly have other guests enter in the front, just use back door for main exit.

*There is NO smoking inside the house of any kind. Smoking inside will be an automatic charge of $TBD.

*Shoes off inside at ALL TIMES! No exceptions. This has been proven by the CDC to reduce germs and overall reduces wear and tear to hardwood floors, carpet, etc.

*There is absolutely NO moving of furniture (dining room chairs are the exception). If you need something moved, please let us know. Moving furniture is the EASIEST and surest way to damage the floors. Scratches from violation of these rules may result in damage charges.

*please make us aware of any damage, issues, or concerns within 1 hour of check-in.

*Stays over 1 day must water the flowers as needed. If you're unwilling or unable to do so please let us know. Any flowers damaged due to lack of water will be charged. We are not a hotel with gardening staff- pretty flowers need water. If you cannot water please let us know.

*Please only run bedroom air-conditioners when using the bedrooms. The rooms cool off very fast, no need to run them when not home please. Save energy, save the earth.

*Quiet hours are 10pm-7am. Please respect the neighbors.

*one garbage can is for recycling, one for trash. Please separate. Please review Minneapolis guidelines for recycling and follow them. Plastic bags are not allowed in recycling bins, for example. If we have to go through the trash to properly sort recycling and garbage you may be charged. Please familiarize yourself with the recycling guide-
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/media/-www-content-assets/documents/recycling-guide-english.pdf

*please turn the front and rear exterior lights on/off at dusk/dawn.

*the WiFi code is on the router

*garbage disposal switch is under the sink.

*please do not clean the stainless appliances

*Please enter/exit out the backdoor. When leaving, close door and press the lock icon. Do NOT lock the handle. Enter as previously described.

*Please clean before you leave and leave house as you found it. You do NOT need to make the beds :) Please leave all used towels on either bathroom floor.

Close and LATCH/lock all windows.

Make sure ALL doors are locked but DO NOT lock backdoor handle. If you have any questions, concerns, or issues, please let me know.

Property manager

Blake

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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
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Case by case basis, pets additional.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Shoes off inside at all times. Use of the full house and garage. Basement for storage only, laundry to be used only for longer stays over 7 days. No

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 RLIC124370

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Minneapolis

Located in Minneapolis, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Target Center and Xcel Energy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Minnesota State Fairgrounds and Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Travelling with kids? Make time for Nickelodeon Universe, or head to an event or a match at Target Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Minneapolis, MN

What's nearby

  • Target Field - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Target Center - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Orpheum Theatre - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Minneapolis Convention Center - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Warehouse - Hennepin Station - 7 min drive
  • Fridley Station - 11 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Meteor - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hawthorne: 4 bedroom Mission-Style Home, Minutes to Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hawthorne: 4 bedroom Mission-Style Home, Minutes to Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hawthorne: 4 bedroom Mission-Style Home, Minutes to Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hawthorne: 4 bedroom Mission-Style Home, Minutes to Downtown located?

This family-friendly Minneapolis holiday home is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mississippi River and North Memorial Health Hospital. Target Field and Target Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

The mansion.

The property was amazing but it wasnt the original i tried to book. The owner booked us then changed the booking after having long term guests in the original. It was kind of a hassle but the stay went well after we got the details worked out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Great place!

Had an enjoyable eve. House is beautiful & has loads of charm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli B.

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

Victorian Holiday delight

We loved being able to stay in the lovely Victorian home. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas with a tree that made us feel at home. There were plenty of rooms, towels, and owner provided shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel. The kitchen was perfect for a family of chefs. It was well stocked, and we found all of the cooking equipment, dishes, wine glassed and such were more than other places we've stayed. The owner was very responsive during the whole process. The place was clean and neat and had plenty of rooms for us to be comfortable. We would stay here again if we have the chance.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary L.

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

Beautiful Property

Stay was great. Host was very responsive, everyone was blown away by the beauty of the house. Wonderful experience, can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

camarra W.

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

Nice dinner getaway.

I reserved this space to post our annual Friendsgiving/Christmas dinner. I was attracted by the holiday deco and the kitchen. It looks great for food prep and hosting a nice space for us to eat and have conversations afterward.This host was very communicative and accommodating. I am a first-time Vrbo user so they took the time to walk me through the steps I needed to do as an unrated user.He also took the time to chat with me about concerns I had about being a verbal user is very patient. I even had the nerve to ask if they might be able to accommodate an early check-in, which they said they would consider. Fortunately, we did not need the early check-in.. I’ve read the other reviews and realize that everything is subjective. I had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

derek s.

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

Friends gathering to see a Timberwolves game

Fun time perfect location for quick Uber ride to target center!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bart L.

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

Roomy and comfortable

This is a really nice house with great woodwork throughout. The kitchen is a large usable space. We had plenty of room to spread out into the other rooms on the first floor with many seating options. We appreciated the large walkin shower. Upstair bedrooms were well appointed with comfortable beds. Our dog enjoyed the spacious backyard as well. Warm evenings on the deck will be nice as the summer warms up. Overall this property met my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah E.

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

Nice Holiday Rental

Our family of 6 gathered here for our Christmas get-together. There was plenty of room for everybody. The house is a lovely historic home and had touches of Christmas decor in every room. Beds were comfortable and kitchen had plenty of dishes and cookware. We had a couple of inusual needs come up during our stay and Blake was easy to reach by phone. Thanks for a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

thomas k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location, but needs a deep cleaning

Mouse droppings in kitchen drawers. Lots. In almost every drawer. Some new. Some old. (See earlier reviews.) We contacted the owners first night about bed sheets having crumbs/debris/hair/crusty unknown spots. Cool old house that simply needs a deep cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

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

Christmas 2022 Holiday Trip to Minneapolis

Decided to spend the Christmas Holiday in Minneapolis with our Daughter who works in health care in Minneapolis and had to work on Christmas Eve Day, so would not be able to come home to Wisconsin. The House was very cozy, comfortable despite the winter blizzard and bitter cold. This is a house full of Old World Character. We spent all our time time at the house visiting, cooking good food and just enjoying our time together as a Family. Even our Family Dogs, Norm and Rosie enjoyed their stay. This was the place to do it!! Easy to get area groceries at a variety of supermarkets. Blake, our Host was absolutely responsive to our concerns and questions during the whole time. Would rent Again!! Todd
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kayla G.

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

Double check with property manager

I had a horrible experience. I booked this house 5 months in advance for my bachelorette party. I never heard anything from Blake after booking so I contacted him an hour before getting to the house. I was then informed that the house was double booked and I was left to find my own lodging for the weekend. Blake was responsive to the problem but I’d advise you contact him sooner rather than later to insure that this issue does not happen to you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Deborah B.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disappointing

The property is rundown compared to listing photos. The prior guests were difficult which trickled down to us. Owner had to come for 3 days to cleanup the outside. We were having my Moms funeral so this was all stressfull. We had to take the old cushions for the outdoor furniture out off the garage and cover with blankets for our Celebration of Life gathering. There were still 5 bins of stinky garbage in the back. Blake tried but getting the property together was tough. I think compensation was in order. The kitchen was poorly appointed and cupboards dirty.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Trevor V.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Read before reserving

Numerous issues we experienced • Difficulty opening entrance (gate on fence). After a few minutes we used a stick to raise the bar & open the gate • House was very dusty so we cleaned a little • Bring your own pillows unless you like sleeping on thin ones • Check the dishes & utensils. We had to clean a mug & knife • Spiders on the bed • Flies in an upstairs bedroom • Ants crawling on the floor • Lamps without on/off switches • Light sockets without bulbs • Coffee machine with no visible instructions • Downstairs kitchen light switch on wall is loose & lights flicker. Sometimes, these lights would flicker on their own & turn off even after you found the “sweet spot.” • Downstairs has one window AC unit. When we arrived a large number of window shades were up letting in the heat. 4th bedroom is down stairs. We turned the air down & went to a Twins game. We returned that evening & the downstairs was still warm • We were really excited to lounge on the deck but host revealed in the greeting that the last guest had damaged them & the host was waiting on a claim to be resolved. The assumption was no cushions • Host also sent a lengthy message and asked me to leave a 5 star review • We left the property & made other arrangements at a hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Estefany R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

adaliyah s.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great House

The house was beautifully staged for the holidays and the host was great, giving local attractions and restaurants, it was a great stay for my entire family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russ P.

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

Football weekend

Stayed for a Vikings game, good location and nice house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Owner great to work with

We didn’t stay much at the house. It is an older house, but updated. Clean. I would guess you might not like it if you want to sit around watching TV. Nice back yard. Close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Barbara L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Terrible experience

Can not recommend this place or host. They are unpredictable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adriana C.

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

Calm

Felt cozy, no problems at all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B., Shakopee

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

Awesome Home Stay

Very welcoming home and a great place for friends and family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

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

My stay was amazing!

Me and some family friends booked this lovely stay for New Years! And it was perfect! This stay was super last minute and me and the host were having complications with the Virbo/airbnb but everything worked out great! I can’t stress enough how AMAZING AND WONDERFUL Blake was. The communication and dedication to making the stay work was outstanding. The house was beautiful. Everyone loved the vintage old style. There were more than enough appliances and everything worked in the kitchen. The stained glass windows in the living room were beautiful in the morning! Overall amazing stay and lovely host.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Gao K.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Mice ran across my feet.

The owners were very respectful and fast with communication. I did not want to write a negative review because the owners were extremely nice and flexible while booking was happening. However, after our stay I thought it was shady to hear from the owner to give them good ratings on Vrbo if we were satisfied with our stay and if we were not, to not write a review and instead message them about our concerns. The owner stated that negative reviews affect the income. I thought this was shady because if you want to be a good host, you should be able to receive feedback that will help you be a better host for future customers and with the affect to the income, they would be inclined to address these issues! I still chose not to write a review and instead, sent them a detailed message about finding mice in the house. I saw a total of two and one even ran across my feet. I was horrified and extremely disgusted. When I expressed this to the owner, she admitted to having heard these complaints before from previous customers but has never seen them herself to actually deem that there were any mice present and left it at that. This was not handled well at all. So here I am, writing a review, hoping that the owner will finally feel inclined to hire some rodent control for the house now.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terrance N.

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

Smooth Sailing

Host was very responsive & the house itself was very spacious. Neighbors are friendly and there are more than enough cutlery to make a good meal !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Beautifully restored home! Convenient to everything the cities has to offer!

Blake was an excellent host and did everything he could to make our vacation wonderful !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016

About the host

Hosted by Blake

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My name is Blake. I bought my first house directly across the street from this property in 2003 and lived there for nearly 4 years. So, I know the neighborhood. I was also on the board of directors for 2 years. I live in this part of Minneapolis, and do all my business there. I run a very small property management and renovation company. We specialize in vintage homes and restoring their character.

Why they chose this property

When I walked into this house the first time, I knew I was going to buy it. Even though carpet hid the HW floors, and there was terrible wallpaper on the walls, the house has character and woodwork. Now, after nearly a decade of owning it, we stored it top to bottom into the home I knew it could be. I love this property and hope you do too.

What makes this property unique

Ample living space inside, yet a huge backyard (for the city). Great indoor and outdoor living spaces which are hard to find in the city.