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A spacious living room with a large wooden dining table, a pool table, and a ceiling fan.
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A two-story house with a covered patio area, a small outdoor seating arrangement, and a white staircase leading to a balcony.
A pool table in a hallway with a framed picture on the wall and a wooden cabinet with books.
A landscaped outdoor area with a stone pathway, a grassy lawn, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Elko New Market, MN
  • Place, Elko Speedway & Drive-in Theater
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Vermillion River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Boulder Pointe Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Country setting close to the cities

Country setting near local attractions. Features a private entrance on the south side of the home that may be accessed on the lawn with a slight incline or by using stairs from our deck, a bedroom with a queen-size bed, bathroom with shower, spacious backyard with fire pit and patio, full kitchen, pool table, and Ms. Pac Man game table. Stay in the 1200 square foot walk-out basement. Plenty of space for extra sleeping arrangements - a queen-size inflatable mattress is available, bring more if needed. The hosts reside in the upper level of this Christian home.

Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside while being just a short drive from popular local attractions. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or a fun-filled family vacation, this charming retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort and entertainment. Wake up to the sound of birds chirping and unwind in the evening by the fire pit under a starlit sky. Challenge your friends and family to a game of pool or relive nostalgic moments with the Ms. Pac Man game table.

The fully equipped kitchen allows you to prepare your favorite meals with ease, and the spacious backyard provides ample space for outdoor activities. With the hosts living upstairs, you'll have the privacy you need while knowing help is just a call away if needed. Embrace the warm hospitality and serene environment of this Christian home, making memories that will last a lifetime.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Elko Speedway & Drive-in Theater. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, fireplace and patio
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • 8 minutes by car from Vermillion River and 9 minutes from Boulder Pointe Golf Club

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Country setting close to the cities Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay!
Stayed 56 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Mostly used the place for area to sleep and golfed nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

This was our second time staying with Karen, and we love this home! It is cozy, comfortable, and has all of the accommodations we need to have a great stay while visiting family. We would recommend, and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

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

Lovely Place

I very much enjoyed my stay here. The setting is beautiful - everything as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Peaceful & quiet stay

Very clean and beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location, out in the country. Beautiful setting. Lovely back yard where we watched the leaves change colors.Our host, Karen, was so very responsive. In addition, because of our longer stay, Karen was so helpful in responding to our requests.Cleary Lake Park nearby was a great spot for afternoon walks. A brand new Walmart is 15 minutes away. Easy access to 35W and lots of shopping options.Highly recommend!
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Nice place

A nice place to stay, the bed was harder than we were used to but other than that I would recommend this place to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So many comforts and conveniences of home! Never underestimate the value of a well placed night light! Or a cozy polar fleece throw! Lovely setting! Helpful , responsive host!
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Highly Recommend

I’ve stayed here several times and it has always been clean, welcoming and very comfortable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca V.

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

Wedding

In for a wedding. Location was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike And Liz C.

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

Beautiful, cozy, home and great value

Cozy, comfortable stay in the lower portion of the host home. Lovely kitchen area, bathroom , and living area with privacy of its own entrance and exit.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle Y.

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

Great location just outside of the busy city!!

This is a great place to stay just outside of the busy city. The owner provided all of the amenities including coffee and tea options and a nice little gift basket filled with fruit and other goodies. The only complaint that we have is that the bed was a little hard for our liking but everything else was very nice. Loved the arcade games and pool table!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harold S.

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

Pleasant

Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gert H.

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

A wonderful stay

Karen's house is a wonderful property, clean, well maintained and stocked. It left nothing to be desired, especially since after arriving I found a nice welcome present in form of a fruit basket with additional treats in the kitchen. Located in a beautiful setting it was perfect for where I wanted to go during my stay. The peaceful surroundings allowed me to reflect and relax. I certainly appreciated the hospitality and will stay there again when the opportunity arises.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy P.

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

Pleasant place

This is a nice place and very peaceful. The only challenge is getting around to the back side of the house. There was no snow on the ground when we went but this could be slippery in the winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colette R.

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

As advertised

This is a great walk-out basement apartment that has a kitchen, dining room, den/game area, bathroom, and bedroom. It was a little noisy during the first day (Saturday), but I messaged the owner and the problem resolved. I will definitely book this again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

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

Quiet Stay in the Country

Karen's home in the country was the perfect place to stay while we visited family for Thanksgiving. Check-in was easy. We had a place to park in the front of the house and an easy-to-use private entrance in the back. The full kitchen stocked with tea and coffee allowed us to eat a good breakfast in the morning. At night, we watched TV on the couch in front of the fireplace and had a comfortable bed to sleep in. The bedroom had a big closet with hangers provided and had extra sheets, blankets, and towels already stocked. We did play a few rounds of Ms. Pac-man and Galaga on the arcade machine, but we did not have time to play pool. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert P.

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

Spacious and clean

My husband and I needed temporary lodging as we waited for the closing of our new home in a nearby location. This location worked great for us. It was very clean and had lots of room to hold our car load of possessions we arrived with. It was very quiet in the neighborhood with low traffic. We arrived in March, so we found the fireplace very cosy and helpful in the evenings. I also appreciated the well stocked and roomy kitchen with full size fridge. Our host was also very helpful, coming home during the day from work to help us work out how to use the vacuum. My only caution for those who consider renting is to remember that this is a basement apartment and light sleepers will need to take into account that the upstairs residents are up for work during weekdays. This was no problem for us, but for those light sleepers who want to sleep in, it may be a problem to hear others up and walking around.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gigi O.

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

Listing needs more details

The hostess was very nice, but there a couple of things that ought to be added to description. Location of entry door is unclear. You park on the driveway, then have to walk on the lawn to go halfway around the house to find it, so it makes carrying luggage difficult. I think renters should be made aware of this ahead of time. I was on crutches, so very difficult for me. Also, this is a Christian home and definitely needs to be mentioned in listing, because on the walls of rental are several scriptures that have been painted on, a huge painting/drawing of a bleeding Christ on the cross, and an an actual small cross with the figure of Christ on it. I know there are many who would be fine with this, but there are also many who would not; it just needs to be noted in listing. If we had known, we would not have booked there. We were uncomfortable with it, and added to the difficulty of access for me on crutches, we cancelled our stay and went to a hotel. The hostess graciously requested a refund for a part of our stay, which she did not have to do, so we are thankful for that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024