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☀️☀️ Garden Street Retreat at Lake Pepin ☀️☀️

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Outdoor dining
Interior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 17334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

☀️☀️ Garden Street Retreat at Lake Pepin ☀️☀️

• Renovated space inside & out perfect for multi-generational gatherings
• 3 large bedrooms on main floor with more sleeping spaces downstairs
• 3.5 baths & 2 sets of laundry
• 3,600 SF inside + heated 4-season porch
• Two 70" Smart TVs
• Fully fenced backyard w two seating areas, fire table and grill
• Walking distance to marina, playground & downtown
• Free garage & driveway parking with EV charging
• High-speed wifi for work & streaming
• Central AC and furnace with a thermostat you control

Step into a slice of heaven with this fully renovated property that's perfect for family reunions or other gatherings with fun for all ages! Multiple areas to relax inside and out, while being just a few steps from the shore of picturesque Lake Pepin and a short drive to the beach.

This 3,600 SF property shines with high-end finishes across the spectrum. Relax in the giant great room with a 70" smart TV, play video games on a huge sectional in the basement, kick back outside under the pergola or retreat to the master bedroom for some R&R — there's options for everyone with plenty of space to do your own thing.

The main floor has three bedrooms with two king beds and a queen. The basement features two more queen beds, plus a double bed with a trundle stored underneath. Utilize an inflatable queen to sleep up to 17 people! The home includes three full bathrooms, plus a half bath off the main living area, with an oversized water heater to minimize issues for large groups.

The fully stocked kitchen features stone countertops and stainless steel appliances — including a gas range! — plus everything you'd expect in your own home. A Keurig and drip coffee pot are provided to get you going in the morning!

The crown jewel might just be the back yard. Located just outside the heated/cooled 4-season porch is a beautifully landscaped area that includes two seating areas with a fire table and two grills — gas and charcoal. There's plenty of green space for activities, but a tall privacy fence allows for casual conversation to run late into the evening. The front patio also includes privacy fencing and multiple seating options.

While Lake City is filled with outdoor activities during the summer, this property was built to shine in any season!

Property manager

Brett Boese

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Ice maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3600 sq ft (334 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Lake City, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Pepin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Reads Landing - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Lake Pepin Golf Course - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Villa Bellezza - 35 min drive - 39.2 km

Getting around

  • Red Wing Station - 23 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chickadee Cottage Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Villa Bellezza - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Wok of Lake City - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Big Bear Pizzeria & Deli - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ☀️☀️ Garden Street Retreat at Lake Pepin ☀️☀️ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ☀️☀️ Garden Street Retreat at Lake Pepin ☀️☀️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀️☀️ Garden Street Retreat at Lake Pepin ☀️☀️?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ☀️☀️ Garden Street Retreat at Lake Pepin ☀️☀️ located?

This family-friendly Lake City vacation home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Pepin and Reads Landing. Mississippi River and Mayo Clinic Health System are also within 3 mi (5 km).

☀️☀️ Garden Street Retreat at Lake Pepin ☀️☀️ Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
I highly recommend this home for your stay in Lake City! The house was perfect for our siblings weekend to celebrate my sister’s birthday. The beds were cozy and comfortable. The house is nicely appointed and very clean. The host was very easy to work with. I look forward to our next visit to this beautiful city on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay
Can’t ask for a better location or property. Incredibly clean, beautiful layout, and spacious. Backyard is a huge plus. Check-in is quick and easy, all automated. FYI, if you intend on having any type of event/gathering, it’s best to contact the property manager, Brett, before booking. The information provided on the listing doesn’t match the rules and restrictions we were given after check-in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous House and Amenities
This house is amazing! The detail and care provided to guests is second to none. Comfortable beds, wonderful spaces with eye catching design! Hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ml E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect! Perfect! In every way!
Felt like we were at a resort. The house was completely stocked and beautifully furnished. The beds were very comfortable with extra pillows and blankets if needed. There was a formal and informal dining area for 8 or more. We used both. The outdoor patio and landscaping was so beautiful! We admired all the plants, groomed yard and how clean everything was. It is a must stay!!!!! Thank you from all 8 of us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent again
This is the second time we’ve stayed here. Great house for us. Plenty of room and the different gathering places are really nice to have. We definitely will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee B., Andover. MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house!
The house was just as pictured and the host was very responsive to any questions we had. We would definitely stay again! We spent most of our time in the beautiful back yard-it was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend vacation
This is one of our favorite properties! We go on a friend vacation every year with 7 adults and 5 kiddos and this house is perfect. It has plenty of space to spread out if needed or kids are napping. There is tons of table space for meals and games. We love the big fenced in yard. Brett is such a wonderful host! Attentive and really cares that the property has everything you need! The house is so well stocked- we have been here twice and will rebook for next year again as well! Thanks for a lovely weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William E H., Los Angeles CA

Liked: Cleanliness
4 Generations Of Family
10 years old to 89 years old and we all fit with room to spare. VERY comfortable and larger than the pics indicate. Best beds I’ve ever had at a VRBO. Strong and quiet HVAC. I own 2 VRBO and this was better than I can do myself! I actually learned some tricks to make our places more comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary jo K.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July gathering
The place was great set up with everything we needed. We really enjoyed hanging out by the fire. We did run out of fuel, and were thrilled that a back up was in the garage ready to use. Our only complaint was that the 2 basement bedrooms have no doors, are really one large rec room. As we were there with multi family group we were counting on having a little more privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

dave p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf outing with buddies
Great house for just hanging out with your friend's. Beautifully decorated and updated with great appliances and entertainment system. Has everything you need to thoroughly enjoy your stay. Owner is very responsive and great to deal with. Would highly recommend to anyone who is going to stay in the Lake City area. Lots of great restaurants and things to do there as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious nicely decorated and very clean home!
There were 9 of us gals that stayed(Red Hat) group and the property was very nice, impressed with how spotless the place was and accommodations were great for our size of group. House well stocked with what you need(kitchen/bath etc) The Host, Brett, was wonderful to work with and addressed things immediately if we had a question. We met the cleaning gal, and she was wonderful. Very happy with our stay and the house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S., Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with a group
This house is a gem to stay in. It has a great layout with plenty of room to spread out in and sleep. There are great gathering places outside, also. The house is just about anything you need. Brett does a great job communicating and making sure all is well. The walk to the lake is a nice morning walk and close to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Great property. Very clean, up to date decor, great use of space. Good space for 8 people, very comfortable. Outdoor space very nice. Loved the gas fire pit area. Multiple sitting areas. All great. Liked the multiple coffee pot options, single and multiple cup option.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing VRBO in Lake City, MN
We were on our annual cousin trip & LOVED our stay in Lake City. The house was perfect. Very roomy & comfortable. There was absolutely nothing negative we could say about it. They thought of absolutely everything! We would highly recommend this house and would love to stay in another VRBO that Brett hosted!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Venue....
Can't say enough about this special VRBO! 10 of us grew up together in Plainview and were looking to be close to our roots! Our connection to Lake City was an easy fit and finding the Garden Street Retreat was perfect! The amenities were endless......great space, comfy beds, lots of indoor, outdoor space and a great connection to the owner for questions ....etc. We loved it! Lake City has lots to offer. So for those looking to explore southeastern MN.......this is your place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location & Thoughtful Touches!
We had a great time at the Garden St. Retreat! It was the perfect location to explore Red Wing, Wabasha and the Wisco side of the river. The house is darling, very clean, modern and so well appointed. It's so welcoming and there is plenty of space! We really enjoyed our time here and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Girl Trip
We loved this place! The house was great! Clean , neat and all the amenities you want. Lots of rooms to gather and relax, including outdoor spaces. Lake City is a beautiful area on lake Pepin. The host was very gracious and answered me right away when I had a question. We definitely plan to return, as it was one of the nicest places we’ve stayed at!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling Weekend
This house is amazing! After over 10 years of renting VRBO homes for our annual Sibling Weekend, this house was #1. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the beds were very comfortable. We are a group of 6 so we had plenty of room at the table which was a problem with past rentals. We enjoyed the sunroom and outside space. Brett was very prompt when questions were asked and checked in with us periodically to ensure we had everything we needed. He has thought of so many details to make our stay enjoyable. There was even an EV charger for our vehicle!!!One suggestion to make the house even more handicapped accessible would be to add railings to at least one entry point to the house. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great BIG gem in Lake City!
My family and I immensely enjoyed our stay at Brett's place this past weekend! The location is fabulous and just steps away from the water and boat launch on Lake Pepin. It has LOTS of room and a great backyard... and is VERY clean! Brett was on the ball with communication and was an easy text message away. We'll definitely come again to this charming, mid-century modern home next time we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron K., Owatonna

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
Everything was perfect. Very clean and a great experience from start to finish. Really liked the follow up and check ins from our host Brett. Home and backyard was perfect for our family. Plenty of areas to enjoy. Would highly recommend this place. Thanks for making our stay amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous experience
Very clean and updated. Good location to beach and playgrounds. Lots of room indoors and outside for a large group. Will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ziebarth Family
Great space. Super comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Water Ski Days
Very clean, great communication with owner. House fit our needs perfectly. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

dave p., Eagan

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf outing retreat
We all love the place. It is very comfortable., we'll stocked with everything you need to enjoy your stay. Brett was always available, and easy to communicate with. Anytime uou are in Lake City I would highly recommend staying here. Thanks again Brett , we will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan L., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and beautiful inside and out
Fantastic home on the edge of Lake city. Extremely well stocked with everything you need. Outside spaces are comfortable and spacious for a group. Tons of space inside, comfortable beds and multiple places to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023