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Historic downtown flat

Family-friendly vacation home in Owatonna with a water park

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV
Smart TV
Exterior detail
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5540 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Owatonna, MN
  • Place, Owatonna Visitors Bureau
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Village of Yesteryear
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Owatonna Arts Center
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Owatonna

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Owatonna Public Library and Prairie School Bank. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Owatonna Public Library - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Prairie School Bank - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Owatonna Visitors Bureau - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Village of Yesteryear - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Owatonna Arts Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Four Seasons Arena - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬2 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.

Historic downtown flat

This 1880 built home was left abandoned and we've brought it back around for your enjoyment. This 1 bedroom unit is fresh, clean, and comfortable. A two block walk brings you to historic downtown Owatonna where there's shops, restaurants, Central Park, and plenty of things to do! The apartment has recently been renovated, with new windows installed, among many other improvements. It's a nice one bedroom apartment with a hide-a-bed.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 540 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 24

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Owatonna, a short 13-minute walk from Owatonna Visitors Bureau and also 8 minutes on foot from Prairie School Bank. You'll also find Village of Yesteryear and Owatonna Arts Center within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Historic downtown flat?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Historic downtown flat?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Historic downtown flat?

Yes, every accommodation at Historic downtown flat comes with a deck.

Historic downtown flat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was very nice and as stated in the listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a clean and cozy place. We were a family of four only staying one night. It was a perfect downtown location. I didn't realize the only way to access the bathroom is by going into the bedroom, but this wasn't a issue for us. Check in instructions were clear and easy. We enjoyed our visit to Owatonna and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda L., Austin

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy place to stay near family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming, Clean, Convenient

My mom and I stayed here while we were in town for a book signing. It's an old home that has been upgraded, but still feels unique (the floors are beautiful). It's the perfect size for 2-3 people. The heat lamp in the bathroom is great. Nice quiet neighborhood and within walking distance to downtown and the library! Fair warning that the washer and dryer are not free (coin-operated), so if you had a longer stay, be prepared for that!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mamie Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for an extended stay

We appreciated the accommodations and flexibility of the property owner in making our stay possible and very satisfactory. Its well suited to a single person or couple. More than that it would be a tight fit. The laundry is coin operated, but we appreciated that they were available to us so we didnt have to visit a laundromat..
Stayed 55 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ChadTrude S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, clean

Our stay in Owatonna was great, although, we did not spend much time at the property itself. It was a comfortable space--in which we used both beds--pull out couch and the queen. We had some issues with the internet initially but pivoted and used our hot spot the first night to watch movies (it kept refreshing). The owner rectified the issue by the second night. The space itself was very clean (which we appreciated!) and has some nice updates. It is also quite close to Central park and other downtown historic buildings. We particularly enjoyed the Orphanage museum (drove). Rice Lake state park is close as well for a nice walk--beautiful in the fall. We also visited Oxbow park by Byron. Cons--it could use a couple nicer quality pans and larger bowl (for mixing, for popcorn, etc) But overall our stay was very good and the owner communicated well
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tanya R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay for 2

This is a very clean property in the perfect location for our needs. The host has great communication & is very easy to work with. We were very happy with our stay, my only complaint is the bed needs to be at least a queen & the mattress was very squishy soft, only 1 regular adult size person can sleep comfortably in the bed, at least for us it didn't work I chose the sofa & it was very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wild Rice 1 Bedroom

House was clean, comfortable, convenient and very reasonably priced for our quick weekend stay to visit with our daughter, son in law and grand kids. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

beverly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable place - great tv. We will definitely consider if we travel there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, clean landing place

The property was homey, clean and just as described and even had extra linens. The big TV and comfy living room couch was perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. The neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe. It was located centrally to both the historic downtown and the lovely parks of Owatonna. The host was very responsive on check-in day with awesome dining recommendations AND super helpful when VRBO went down for the afternoon/evening just even I needed to access the check-in details...he took my call and gladly texted me the info insteqd.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint, simple, enjoyable

Everything as expected. Great little one bedroom and I enjoyed it a lot
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

krista

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location close to restaurants and stores. Exceptional attention to cleanliness by Luke and his communication about the property was top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little place close to town

This little place has all the basics. It’s close to everything important in Owatonna. The coffee maker is a throwback model from my younger days but makes EXCELLENT coffee. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allie g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Weekend Getaway

This property is super cute and clean. Location is walking/biking distance to parks and trails. We walked to the historic downtown town in the evening for cocktails, coffee and shopping during the day. All the kitchen and bath amenities you should need. Plus WiFi, tv streaming, and a seasonal planter out front to welcome you home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021