Welcome to MINNēSTAY, your premier host for Minnesota Vacation Rentals: When you choose to get away, we have everything you need in our wide variety of vacation rental properties. Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes in the land of 10,000 lakes. Our collection of vacation rentals offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and adventure. Whether you are seeking a cozy cabin retreat, a lakeside haven, or a luxurious escape surrounded by nature's beauty, we have it all.

Amenities


    Essentials

    • Fireplace
    • Hair Dryer
    • Garage
    • Washer
    • Iron & Ironing Board
    • Dryer
    • Wireless Internet
    • Parking
    • Air Conditioning

    Essentials

    • Parking
    • Fireplace
    • Garage
    • Hair Dryer
    • Air Conditioning
    • Dryer
    • Wireless Internet
    • Washer
    • Iron & Ironing Board

    Outdoor

    • Beach | Swim area
    • Patio or Balcony
    • BBQ Area

    Outdoor

    • BBQ Area
    • Beach | Swim area
    • Patio or Balcony

    Facility

    • Electric Vehicle Charger
    • Free Parking

    Kitchen

    • Coffee Maker
    • Coffee Grinder

    Entertainment

    • Games
    • Toys

    Entertainment

    • Games
    • Toys

    Kitchen

    • Coffee Maker
    • Coffee Grinder

    Facility

    • Free Parking
    • Electric Vehicle Charger

    Family

    • Bathtub

    Family

    • Bathtub

    Home Safety

    • Contactless Check-in Available

    Location

    • Waterfront

    Home Safety

    • Contactless Check-in Available

    Location

    • Waterfront

    Accommodations

    • Dedicated Work Space

    Accommodations

    • Dedicated Work Space

Reviews

(21)

Lovely spot!!

"We had a girls weekend and enjoyed the space very much!"

- Elizabeth

Host Response:

"Elizabeth, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay; we look forward to hosting you again!"

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Review

"The house and location was beautiful! The surrounding area was super nice and there was a ton of state parks and lakes to visit. Overall the home was stocked with everything that anyone would ever need and everything was super clean. Over all of the airb&bs we stayed at this one definitely had the most value per night! Would 100% recommend this host and house to anyone that is looking to take a small vacation in this area!"

- Arthur

Host Response:

"Arthur, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay; we look forward to hosting you again!"

CleaningGreat locationWell Equipped

Review

"Great hpuse"

- Mike

Host Response:

"Thank you for the nice review, Mike! We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at St Croix Islands Escape. Looking forward to hosting you again soon!"

Peaceful

"The perfect get away."

- Linda

Host Response:

"Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had the perfect getaway. We hope to host you again soon!"

Peaceful space

"This is one of the most relaxing stays we have ever had. Highly recommend!!! My family is already wanting to go back."

- Jennifer

Host Response:

"Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay. Hope to host you again soon!"

Sleep or Bed

Review

"Wonderful stay! We loved the peaceful surroundings and being close to nature without being too far from the cities. The house was lovely and looked just like the photos. Host was super helpful and always responsive."

- Panhia

Host Response:

"Panhia! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay; we look forward to hosting you again!"

Manager CommunicationClose to BeachAs Advertised

Great place

"Great location and nicely furnished. We really enjoyed ourselves. The only small issues were a couple of instructions on where towels and life jackets were for canoeing. But we found what we needed and were off! "

- Michelle

Host Response:

"Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the great location and nicely furnished space. We apologize for the minor confusion with the instructions, but we’re happy you found what you needed and were able to enjoy canoeing. We hope to host you again soon. Thanks for choosing Minnestay!"

Great location

Extended Labor Day Holiday Stay

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- Andrew

Host Response:

"Thanks for the positive review, Andrew! We hope you enjoyed your stay at St Croix Islands Escape and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!"

Review

"The house was nice. Pictures were accurate. The neighbors are friendly."

- Kristin

Host Response:

"We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back soon!"

SizeGreat location

She smiled the whole time, thank you

"It was everything I thought it would be. I got exactly what I saw online and my wife really enjoyed her birthday present. I'd love to come back again and possibly bring a bigger group to enjoy both properties together. All we were missing was cornhole... (it would've been nice to play some bags). Very happy customer Mike Brooks"

- BIIG M.

Host Response:

"Thank you so much for leaving a great review! The Minnestay Team is so very happy you enjoyed your stay at the property! It's great to hear your wife enjoyed her birthday present. We can't wait to welcome you back home on your next adventure. With Gratitude, The Minnestay Team"

As Advertised

Beautiful and peaceful!

"Extraordinary views in a beautiful home!"

- Barb O., Marengo, Illinois

Host Response:

"Thank you so much for leaving a great review! The Minnestay Team and I are excited you had such a great stay, enjoyed the property and the neighborhood! We hope to host you again whenever your adventures bring you back to the area! With Gratitude, Lance from Minnestay"

View

Review

"This house was the perfect peaceful getaway for our family of 5. There were so many toys at the house it kept the children entertained for hours. That was an unexpected surprise. <br/>Would definitely stay again"

- Noeleen

Host Response:

"Thank you so much for writing a review! It warms our hearts here at Minnestay to hear you had such a great and relaxing time! We can't wait to host you again whenever your travels bring you back to Minneapolis!<br/>With Gratitude<br/>Lance and the Minnestay Team"

SizeQuiet

Long Weekend Getaway

"Very private quiet remote place…enjoyed the nature and view"

- Tani

Host Response:

"Thanks for staying with us! We enjoyed hosting you and we hope to host you again in the future! With Gratitude, The Minnestay Team"

ViewQuiet

Wonderful property!

"This property fit my family perfectly. Kayak and explore by day, campfire and watching movies by night. Close to many fun places. Had everything we needed! We would not hesitate to book again."

- Carolyn

SizeWell Equipped

Simply the Best

"This is the best vacation rental we’ve been to. I’ve been trying to come up with some sort of complaint or problem—what reviews sound real if they’re all positive?—and the best I can come up with is “The microwave was very complicated and we did not use all of its features,” and “we brought our sharp knives from home (because experience has taught us to do this) and there were plentiful sharp knives provided.” Sincerely, a beautiful, restoring, wonderful house. We will be back. You should come here too, just not on our week."

- Brian

Well Equipped

Review

"My adult children stayed with their children at this air bnb and were very happy with the accommodations! Young children had so many toys and accessories to play with they never expected would be available. The kitchen appliances were top grade and eating on the large and wonderful deck was great. So much pleasant space! The children could walk down from the deck to a slow moving stream and watch the lake without concerns from the parents. Nets provided to try to catch frogs and minnows. A beautiful location and we hope to stay again at this location next year. Couldn't have asked for anything more. so much thanks."

- Beth

SizeGreat location

Review

"We had a nice stay but there were some negatives.<br/>Positives:<br/>Beautiful location on the river<br/>Very clean<br/>Lovely furnishings<br/>Extra touches of treats and coffee<br/>Negatives: (reflect Minnestay, not the house)<br/>There were no house instructions.<br/>There should also be directions to the house as the house numbers are out of sequence. We would never find it in the dark.<br/>I would never use Minnestay again due to communication. We were told after booking that we had to take a picture with our driver's license and sign an extensive contract (not crazy about either)<br/>We were not given the entry code until right before arriving. We were also told we owed $64 and would not get the code until we paid it! We had paid in full via airbnb. We were driving at the time, had to pull over and call Minnestay to question this text. Of course we got VM. Eventually they called back and said it was a mistake...but 15 minutes before checkin????? Really?? The person who called back was indifferent and border rude."

- Sheri

CleaningFurnitureGreat location Manager CommunicationCheckin

Review

"We were in beautiful Somerset for work and this house was the best! So comfortable to sip coffee and see the river, wildlife and eat outside on the patio. We definitely recommend!!"

- Julie

Review

"Our group of four loved our stay! Very spacious house that somehow still felt cozy with lots of areas to hang out. Our favorite things about the house were the long deck, amazing grill, and access to the water. The kayaks were perfect and the range of life vests were great for all. Easy access to grocery stores in Somerset, quick trip to Stillwater although we could have spent all of our time at the house. We left feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Also, bring your binoculars the bird watching was amazing. Orioles galore!"

- Brooke

SizeGreat locationWell Equipped

Review

"Gorgeous house and gorgeous views of the river. Very relaxing and peaceful"

- Pat

CleaningView

Review

"The property was great! Very private and quiet with wonderful views. The house was very nice and included many amenities, and the kitchen was wonderful for prepping meals. Minnestay was very responsive and helpful. Overall a great stay!"

- Brian

Host Response:

"Thank you for taking the time to write a review about our Minnestay property! I'm glad you were able to enjoy the great features the house has to offer. I hope you can come back and stay with us again soon! - With Gratitude, Lance from Minnestay"

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