Title: MINNeSTAY* The Happy Home | Ski | Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # MINNeSTAY\* The Happy Home | Ski | Family-friendly holiday home in Lakeland with a fitness centre ## Photo gallery for MINNeSTAY\* The Happy Home | Ski | ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - MINNeSTAY* The Happy Home | Ski | (Lakeland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100464700/100464647/3d98aeee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, books - MINNeSTAY* The Happy Home | Ski | (Lakeland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100464700/100464647/d0b80373.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books - MINNeSTAY* The Happy Home | Ski | (Lakeland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100464700/100464647/e03cecef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - MINNeSTAY* The Happy Home | Ski | (Lakeland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100464700/100464647/886ae4ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books - MINNeSTAY* The Happy Home | Ski | (Lakeland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100464700/100464647/936b5bf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Happy Home, nestled in beautiful Lakeland, MN. Unwind with a movie night on the projection screen or challenge friends and family to a game of pickleball or basketball in the lower-level gymnasium. Take advantage of this spacious retreat featuring 4 bedrooms and room for 11 guests. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 112908 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### MINNeSTAY\* The Happy Home | Ski | Welcome to The Happy Home! Near AFTON ALPS SKI AREA! Conveniently located just off of I 94 on the Minnesota/Wisconsin border, in beautiful Lakeland, MN, this home is one for the books! Special features include a movie theater, sprawling backyard, firepit, and gymnasium! With 4 bedrooms and room to sleep 11, there is space for everyone. \*House Features\* Full book shelfs and Games located behind panels in Dining Room Lower level gymnasium; Pickelball 1/2 court length, full court width, paddles and balls 1/2 court Basketball court, basketballs small hockey net, sticks and pucks Miscellaneous toys Electronic dart board and darts Projection movie screen Desk/chair convenient for "working from home" 2 card tables Afton Alps Ski area and golf course 6 miles Troy Burne Golf course 9 miles Hudson 2 miles Stillwater 8 miles \*HOUSE RULES\* • All guests must be over the age of 25, unless part of a family unit. Verification may be required. • All check-ins are contactless! To provide this service, we require a photo of yourself holding your ID to verify your identity, to be emailed or texted to our reservations department prior to check-in. No exceptions. (Please be aware that we do not have staff available to meet guests in person on site for this purpose.) • Bookings made within 7 days of arrival will require additional credit card documentation. • A Minnestay Rental Agreement must be signed prior to arrival. This will require that you provide us with your email address. Please inquire about the terms and conditions prior to booking. More info can be found on the Minnestay website, under Guest Services - Rental Policies. • No smoking inside of the home. This includes e-cigarette and vape. • This property may have a noise monitoring device on the interior of the home. Additional noise monitoring devices may be located in gathering spaces on the exterior of the home, as well. • No events! This home is designed for families and responsible adults. Restrictions include, but are not limited to: Weddings and wedding celebrations, bachelorette/bachelor gatherings, and reunions. • No pets allowed! • Please note that you are staying in a private home and not a hotel. We expect that you will treat it with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to resolve them as quickly as we are able. • Consumable amenities provided by Minnestay are not refilled during stay. • Quiet Hours: 10PM-7AM. We love our neighbors! Please be respectful of the permanent residents on either side of this property. • Direct bookings or other online booking sources may be subject to a 3% cancellation fee. Deviation from these rules can result in an eviction from the premises with no refund, as stated in the signed rental agreement. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Gym - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,908 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65270000/65263400/65263305/c9007dc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Beauty w Modern Updates Near Taylor's Falls Osceola - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Air-conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=65263305&PinnedHotelID=65263305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112020000/112016900/112016862/1a6f4fb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4-bedroom house with private access to river in Willow River State Park Hudson - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=112016862&PinnedHotelID=112016862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97096500/97096429/9d2c75d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Osceola Retreat 100-Acre Private Lake Home Osceola - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=97096429&PinnedHotelID=97096429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119360000/119350100/119350075/221fcf50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Croixwood Cottage: 5BR luxe retreat near downtown Stillwater—book today! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 223 ## 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%7C44.94219%2C-92.77032&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=boRcOT7t-GpyPAX4O9ygwMU0Ruw=) Lakeland, MN #### What's nearby - Lakefront Park \- 5 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Hudson Hospital & Clinic \- 5 min drive \- 5.1 miles - Seasons on St. Croix Gallery \- 6 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Phipps Center for the Arts \- 6 min drive \- 4.0 miles - Knoke's Chocolates \- 6 min drive \- 4.0 miles #### Getting around - Saint Paul Union Depot - 21 min drive - St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pier 500 - ‬6 min drive - ‪Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Taco John's - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Bungalow - ‬3 min drive - ‪Jonesy's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is MINNeSTAY* The Happy Home | Ski | pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at MINNeSTAY* The Happy Home | Ski |? ### What time is check-in at MINNeSTAY* The Happy Home | Ski |? ### What time is check-out at MINNeSTAY* The Happy Home | Ski |? ### Where is MINNeSTAY* The Happy Home | Ski | located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## MINNeSTAY\* The Happy Home | Ski | Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen L. 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was very clean and nicely organized. We had a wonderful time at the Happy Home. Everyone was very happy with the accommodations! We hope that we will be able to stay there again because we were so happy with the accommodations! I can’t say enough about how happy we all were with everything!!! ##### Karen L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MOLLY T. 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful & Clean Property We loved this clean, modern home with the indoor sport court. We would definitely rent here again!! ##### MOLLY T. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy H. 1 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extremely clean and well maintained The property was so clean and very well maintained! We felt extremely safe and enjoyed our stay! ##### Amy H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deirdre L. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property and location. Clean, modern, comfortable for a group. Would definitely come back. ##### Deirdre L. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey K. 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Rental! The property was perfect for our small friend gathering! Plenty of space for people to sleep and the beds were comfortable. It was extremely clean and had a lot of natural light shining through. It is very family friendly with all the amenities - including blackout blinds. We enjoyed playing pickleball in the gym! ##### Casey K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah M. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### space and options Annual ladies (8) weekend. areas and space throughout the home have each of us plenty of space and options to be together or spread out…whatever we wanted. ##### Sarah M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James S. 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First Class Lakeland The home was wonderful and ALL of the accommodations were perfect! First class home and quiet neighborhood! Will lease again! Fully recommend all aspects of the rental! 👍 ##### James S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim M. 25 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### nice place a few things that might help in in the future.Hall bathroom needs some towel hooks.all the low chairs were hard for the old people to get out of.better pots and pans.other wise 5 stars.Tim and Susan Martens ##### Tim M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda F. 10 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dream Home This was an amazing place. We have 3 boys, 2 with a TON of energy and one who just loves to game. The space was incredible for all. Mom loves to cook, so the kitchen was AMAZING for everything you could ask for along with the perfect glass for her wine...red OR white! The boys got to run off their energy in the gym, we enjoyed a family walk in the quiet neighborhood. Honestly, we couldn't asked for more. Truly a home away from home. It really is the Happy Home! ##### Melinda F. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James K. 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Service Matters The home was as pictured: bright, open layout, and clean. The downstairs gym was a plus. What made this stay memorable, however, was the unbelievably prompt response we got from the owner and property manager to an air conditioning problem. We received a visit from the owner within 30 minutes and the unit was serviced within the hour. Things at times go sideways, but it is the response that matters. Thanks for the great stay. ##### James K. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John and Deb m. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We have stayed at vacation rentals for 20 years. This one tops the list. Very spacious, brightly decorated, lots of bright windows, four bedrooms, three baths, most every utensil we needed. And the gymnasium was a huge hit. The in-home theater requires a computer, and we didn’t bring one, so we spent our evenings out by the campfire, making s’mores. Then we came in and played games at the big table. We took the pontoon on the St. Croix River at the local marina. Ate in Hudson four times and Afton once. Otherwise we used the kitchen to cook big family meals together. Our son has stage four cancer, so we asked that they could be flexible with the timing of our rental based on his chemo treatments. They were incredibly thoughtful and flexible. If you have kids or young adults, whether it’s summer fall, spring, or winter, this is an awesome place. Especially for families up to 10 people. ##### John and Deb m. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott A. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very quiet location and nice house. The large play room was great for the kids. We appreciated the large well stocked kitchen and open floor plan for cooking and dining. Easy walk to a large playground for younger children. ##### Scott A. 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