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Where City Meets Tranquility

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A house with a patio, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.
A kitchen with a large island, a stone fireplace, and a chandelier.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a dining area with a view of the living room.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, a dining area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a stone accent wall, a white door, and a staircase with a railing.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Minnetonka, MN
  • Place, Bryant Lake Regional Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ridgedale Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Eden Prairie Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Minnetonka

At this holiday home, you'll be 18.4 km (11.4 mi) from Target Field and 19.8 km (12.3 mi) from U.S. Bank Stadium. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a TV and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Minnetonka holiday home include Paisley Park and Lake Minnetonka.

What's nearby

  • Bryant Lake Regional Park - 3 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Xinxing Academy - 3 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ridgedale Center - 5 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Eden Prairie Center - 6 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Miller Park - 7 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • City West Station - 5 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 22 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bear Cave Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lunds & Byerlys - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Where City Meets Tranquility

Step into this beautifully updated 1960s home, offering a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern comfort. Your upper-level living space features:

3 bedrooms & 2 bath, 1 tub, 1 shower total
Modern kitchen
2 dining areas
2 cozy fireplaces
Spa-like bathrooms

This home is on a wooded lot providing a peaceful escape while still being conveniently located near Minneapolis.

No shared facilities or others on the property.

Enjoy the tranquility of a private retreat with all the comforts of home!

Good to know before you book: This is a raised/split-level home. You enter on the lower (basement) level, and all living areas and bedrooms are one full flight of interior stairs up — there is no elevator. Please plan for carrying luggage up a flight of stairs. Guests who prefer to avoid stairs may want to keep this in mind.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Rules

Host guest must be present at check-in.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Nice Wooded Lot Private Drive House Minnetonka
Nice Wooded Lot Private Drive Minnetonka
Nice Wood Lot Private Drive M
Nice Wooded Lot on Private Drive Minnetonka
Nice Wooded Lot on Private Drive Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

Does Where City Meets Tranquility have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a private hot tub at Where City Meets Tranquility?

No, but there is Jetted Baths.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Where City Meets Tranquility?

No, Where City Meets Tranquility does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Where City Meets Tranquility?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Where City Meets Tranquility?

No, pets are not allowed.

Where City Meets Tranquility Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice home and was welcomed by owners
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was prompt with responding to any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raul C.

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

Beautiful home

Place was very clean and comfortable, definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was amazing and very helpful when we had questions. This was the cleanest home that I have stayed in and it is beautifully updated. We enjoyed having a a gorgeous kitchen to cook in, being able to have a fire in the fireplace, and my niece did some sledding on the side hill. We saw deer every morning out back. They had everything we needed to be comfortable while we visited Minnesota. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All in all our stay was comfortable. Pros: Very Clean, beds were comfortable, had everything we needed, primary bathroom was amazing, hosts were welcoming and available. Cons: very musty smelling ( as noted by other reviews ), while the location was ideal for us the access on and off hwy 7 was difficult at times and road noise was noticeable, I don’t recall any mention that access to living area was via a full flight of stairs ( something we’d rather not deal with when traveling and dragging luggage).
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great and as listed except the whirlpool bathtub was broken by the guests before us. All in all a great experience. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Exceeded our Expectations

This property was perfect for our family of four adults to stay in! It had all the amenities one could think of and the location was quiet, convenient and simple to access.The owners were available when we had questions and were great hosts. We would stay here again, for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were 4 of us on a Girls Trip for a long weekend. We came to tour Paisley Park and we also went to Mall of America. This was a perfect location about halfway between the two. The house was super clean, very well furnished, and was perfect for our stay! Great communication with the host. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Nice place. However tub was non operational. So it’s really a bath and a half. Plus power went out several times on our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

Secluded & Spotless

Located in a very private wooded area, is was calming and natural...we saw deer every morning. The owner was super responsive and accommodating. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Excellent for 4th of July Long Weekend

Thanks for a great stay! We were visiting family for the 4th of July and this was the perfect place. It was hot and humid but under the shade of the big trees and a slight breeze, we were all very comfortable. There is a new BBQ so the brats, hot dogs and hamburgers were perfect. Super clean and well taken care of place. The dishwasher, bathrooms, washer, dryer were all spotless. Thanks for the great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is lovely. A few small tons that need attention. Owners were extremely responsive. Home may need some airing out, definite musty smell when first entering. We were there for a Scentsy conference so we’re all about the smell! Bedrooms were very comfortable. Kitchen is a dream. Dining room table is so unique. Could have stared at it for hours. I want the fridge in my own house! The outdoor space is tranquil. The fire pit is awesome! The shower in the master is also amazing. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

stacy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

First impression. Outside of house has not been updated much.

Upon seeing the outside of the house, I was very worried about the inside of the house. The house has not been finished being updated. While we were there, we were advised a contractor would be working on the outside concrete steps and to move our cars away from the house. It was muddy where we had to park. We then had to enter the house through the garage. The lower level entry was in dire need of a dehumidifier, to help control the overwhelming musty smell. Normal for MN. Once upstairs, a lot of work has been completed to update the kitchen. The updated living room floor was beautiful. The rest of the house was not as updated. It was an eclectic mix of antiques, Asian, and homey items. I enjoyed studying the antique furniture. The owner was communicative. The contractor working on the house upset my friends but it really did not interfere with our plans. I wish the homeowners all the best. We had more room than if 4 adults were to share a hotel room. . The air conditioner upstairs worked great. We didn’t spend time in the yard because of mosquitoes, which are just a part of summer in MN. Bug spray was provided. Having WiFi was great. The neighborhood is slightly difficult to access and depart from due to one-way traffic. We saw a doe and 2 baby deer in the yard.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything needed was included even more than expected definitely a plus to stand thank you very much
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

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

Awesome Stay!

The home is a pleasantly unique MN home. The hosts have provided much attention to theirs guests' needs and are responsive to questions. I enjoyed the large open floor plan and felt comfortable and welcomed. I highly recommend this property for your next stay in MN.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Time in Tonka

Nice house, plenty of space, comfotable. Great communication from the owner. * After a small storm, someone shoveled and cleaned off our cars in the morning. I would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayne M.

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

Beautiful, wooded and private location!

The location is beautiful. The home is luxurious and comfortable. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Great setting

This was a nice home nestled on a wooded lot with a big firepit outside and two wood burning fireplaces Indoors. The house was very clean and beautiful. The mid-century decor really gave it a luxurious feel. We go TO MPLS to visit family and this was the perfect "base camp"
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

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

Family Reunion

The property was clean, beautifully decorated and the grounds are very private. . The owner was in contact to answer questions and see if we needed anything. The kitchen is well stocked and there is chest of games and playing cards. We had everything we needed. FYI I would not recommend this home for a group with little children as there is no way to block off the entrance stairs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful kitchen, convenient location

This is a well kept, remodeled house. The kitchen is amazing and well-stocked. There is plenty of the add-on type stuff so you won't need to rebuy everything to cook. Plenty of room to stretch out. A few minor negatives: the listing says the apartment downstairs is empty; it is not, the owner's son lives there, and you share an entrance. It is not a problem, he is very quiet, we barely knew he was there. The jacuzzi jets do not work. The house is on a one-way road, so there are U-turns wherever you go. None of these should change your mind, just be ready.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

mark j.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Tale of two cities

The interior accommodations were nice. The family member living downstairs was no problem. It’s in a great part of town, but the access off the highway can be difficult. The exterior of the home needs a lot of work. I’d give it a C.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

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

Great for family.

Easy access to places. The exterior of the property surprised us as we drove up. It is fairly shabby & a gd scrub to the eave spouts etc would brighten it up. The interior remodels were great. Mixture of old & new decor. Inside was very clean & loved the big windows for view.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Convenient Twin Cities location - does and fawns in the wooded yard!

A very comfortable home decorated with lots of antique furnishings. Modern and functional kitchen loaded with stapes for cooking and eating in. While it never was a problem, and would never be one, there is an occupied apartment on the lower level of the house. The house and apartment are entered through the same door, leading to a foyer on the lower level, with stairs up to the rental space from there. Very attentive, nice landlord. The lower tenant is his son, also a very nice guy. Location is very private and there is good outdoor space for cookouts or evening socials. Would recommend this property to families, or couples. Room for two couples and/or a few children
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

WEEKEND AT MINNETONKA

Thank you for the good accommodations for our family to gather! We enjoyed our stay at your beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019