Title: Country setting close to the cities Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Country setting close to the cities ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97082600/97082566/160b65e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97082600/97082566/8f602b92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97082600/97082566/81d9d2ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97082600/97082566/9b094b63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97082600/97082566/64e29599.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a country setting near local attractions, this charming retreat offers a private entrance and spacious 1200 square foot walk-out basement. Unwind by the fire pit under starlit skies, challenge friends to pool or Ms. Pac Man games, and enjoy meals prepared in the fully equipped kitchen. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## 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 Minimum check-in age - 21 ### 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 ### 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 Pets not 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.58617%2C-93.37114&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uEqGFRbZBGQ1Mw993wEUZP3eie8=) Elko New Market, MN #### What's nearby - Elko Speedway & Drive-in Theater - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles - Mystic Lake Casino - 23 min drive - 16.6 miles - Valleyfair Amusement Park - 31 min drive - 20.9 miles - Minnesota Zoo - 32 min drive - 22.1 miles - Mall of America - 34 min drive - 26.5 miles #### Getting around - Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Red Fox Tavern - ‬13 min drive - ‪Legends Golf Club - ‬13 min drive - ‪Gary's Supper Club - ‬11 min drive - ‪Triggers Supper Club - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Country setting close to the cities pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Country setting close to the cities? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Country setting close to the cities? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Country setting close to the cities located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Vermillion River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Elko Speedway & Drive-in Theater and Boulder Pointe Golf Club. Cleary Lake Dog Park and CreeksBend Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Country setting close to the cities Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan G. 8 Dec 2024 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! ##### Nathan G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth R. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful & quiet stay Very clean and beautiful home! ##### Beth R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill B. 19 May 2024 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. ##### Jill B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rebecca V. 10 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding In for a wedding. Location was perfect for our needs. ##### Rebecca V. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gert H. 22 Nov 2024 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. ##### Gert H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy P. 2 Nov 2024 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. ##### Amy P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike And Liz C. 24 Oct 2023 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. ##### Mike And Liz C. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle Y. 26 Jun 2024 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! ##### Kyle Y. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harold S. 4 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant Wonderful ##### Harold S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colette R. 18 Sept 2024 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. ##### Colette R. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan G. 26 Nov 2023 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! ##### Nathan G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Gigi O. 13 Jul 2024 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. ##### Gigi O. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn S. 19 Oct 2024 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! ##### Carolyn S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah P. 29 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Place I very much enjoyed my stay here. The setting is beautiful - everything as advertised. ##### Leah P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert P. 22 Mar 2024 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. ##### Robert P. 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