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☆Betty’s Bungalow: Retro Redesign on the bus line☆

☆Betty’s Bungalow: Retro Redesign on the bus line☆

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A complete transformation! Style and functionality fused! Come Stay with us!
Relax in our Mid-Century Modern inspired space!
Enjoy the custom artwork and decor in our spacious living room.
We've since added a recliner to the living room. Kick back and relax!
We will arrange the furniture to fit your needs! Let us know what you want!

Overview of ☆Betty’s Bungalow: Retro Redesign on the bus line☆

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Rochester, MN
  • Popular LocationMayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMayo Clinic5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMayo Civic Center5 min drive
  • AirportRochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)13 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Day Bed with Trundel

2 Single Beds

Full Bed

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

☆Betty’s Bungalow: Retro Redesign on the bus line☆

Check out the Mid-Century Modern decor in this redesigned ranch style home! Filled with a blend of old and new our home includes refinished furniture, custom artwork, and a vintage style you won’t find anywhere else. We’ve remodeled this 1963 time capsule, adding our own personal style to create an experience for you to enjoy! We have everything you need to feel at home. Located in a quiet neighborhood at the center of the city, our listing is on the bus line and close to downtown and Hwy 52.

We purchased this 1963, mid-century home from family friends, and were so happy to restore this outdated rambler. Although we have tried to remain true to mid-century style, much of the house is new! Renovations have included all new appliances, new countertops, kitchen redesign, new flooring, new light fixtures, new window treatments, new shower, new exterior doors, full interior and exterior painting, and all new or refurbished furnishings! If we don't say so ourselves, this place has so much character, and it looks awesome! Maybe mid-century modern is your thing, or maybe it would be fun to try a new style on during your vacation! We were very fortunate to have the whole family involved as we renovated our space.

Emily’s dad was the main carpenter, and Emily’s mom the main painter. Alex’s parents made many weekend trips from Wisconsin to offer a hand.

Being away from home for appointments, surgeries, or even school and internships can be stressful. We hope that our home provides a space to relax and restore your body and soul. We have incorporated art pieces, trinkets, and books to offer peace, positivity and hope to all who enter. Treat our home as your own.

Other amenities include: Roku with Netflix, board games, books, extra blankets, Keurig and large coffee pot.

Guest access
The entire house is yours to enjoy including full kitchen, dining and living areas. Laundry is located in the basement. Weather permitting, enjoy the backyard! Our attached garage is available for your convenience during your stay!

Guest interaction
We live approximately 2 miles from the property and are available in the evenings if needed. We work at the clinic during the day, but texting is a great option for quick questions or issues! We enjoy interacting with guests, but will certainly give you your privacy. If you are staying longer than a week we like to prepare dinner one night for you! We also have retired family members in town who can help out in a pinch!

Neighborhood overview
Located in a quiet neighborhood northwest Rochester, it is a great central location. Just 2-3 miles from Mayo Clinic. The city bus picks up on the corner - about 5 houses down! Quick access to Highway 52 offers a gateway to shopping and restaurants. Bike and walking trails are within 2 blocks.

Getting around
Bring a car and park in our attached garage, hop on the city bus, or grab an Uber. For those with medical conditions or disabilities there is a transport service in town. We can provide you with other personalized details upon contact.

House Rules
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
Not suitable for pets
No smoking
No parties or events- We have some leniency on this rule in regards to events. We have no problem with family gatherings and encourage it! We love that others have had the opportunity to make new memories at Betty's!

Additional rules
- Quiet Hours 10pm-8am
- Take your shoes off when you enter please
- We ask for our guests to remove their sheets at the end of their stay and leave them in a pile on the floor.
- We ask for the dishwasher to be loaded up when you leave.
- We want you to treat this home as if it is your own for the stay.
- No one is allowed to stay overnight if not on the original guest list
- Keep the furnishings and appliances in good order.

Check-in: Anytime after 3PM- flexible depending on bookings on the day before check-in.
Check-out: 11AM- also flexible depending on other bookings

Property manager

Alex and Emily Schmitt
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rochester

This holiday home is located in Rochester. Shops University Square and Apache Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Quarry Hill Nature Center and Silver Lake Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Minnesota Children's Museum and Olmsted County Fairgrounds. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Rochester Recreation Center - 3 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 4 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic - 5 min drive
  • Mayo Civic Center - 5 min drive
  • Apache Mall - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 3 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
  • Caribou Coffee - 4 min drive
  • Bowlocity Entertainment Center - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ☆Betty’s Bungalow: Retro Redesign on the bus line☆ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ☆Betty’s Bungalow: Retro Redesign on the bus line☆?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☆Betty’s Bungalow: Retro Redesign on the bus line☆?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ☆Betty’s Bungalow: Retro Redesign on the bus line☆ located?

This family-friendly Rochester holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Rochester Recreation Center, Minnesota Children's Museum and Silver Lake Park. Mayo Clinic is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Great house. Perfect for my wife and I. Lot's of options in town for take out that we were happy to enjoy in the house. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kory

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, just as advertised
Overall a great experience

10/10 Excellent

staci p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place
We came for a family member to have surgery at Mayo and Betty's Bungalow was a great place to call "home" during this crazy covid 19 pandemic. Alex and Emily were amazing hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our little family
I brought my husband, mother-in-law, and two young children with me to Rochester for a week while I received treatment at Mayo Clinic. This adorable little house for our needs perfectly. They have all the amenities that you could want and they are very responsive. We were able to cook almost all our meals at "home," which saved a ton of money. We had a wonderful stay and would be happy to stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

don & thia c., MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
om
wonderful home, we will stay again, owners extremely helpful. beyond the best! thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Alex and Emily Schmitt

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We are newlyweds living and loving in the Med City. Emily is a practicing Occupational Therapist at Mayo Clinic, and Alex just graduated from Physician Assistant school. We met at Lawrence University, where we both attended college.

Our favorite things include...

1. Goldendoodles - talk doodle to us, and we'll be fast friends :) We adore our one-year-old pup, Rory. We now have a recent addition of a new puppy Poppy!
2. Good food - Indian and Thai are two of our favorites, but we'll never turn down a good pizza. (anything really...) We like food.
3. Yoga - we love practicing yoga at home! Wanna start? We can share some of our favorite YouTube channels with you!
4. Board Games - the nerdy kind... the ones most people have never heard of... Terra Mystica, Lords of Waterdeep, or Pandemic to name a few! But if you're nice, we may even play the classics with you!
5. Walking/hiking - whether simply walking our neighborhood, hitting the local trails, or hiking Devil's Lake in Wisconsin, we enjoy getting out in nature. Our puppies come too, of course!

We value meeting and developing new relationships with those who come through our doors. Our mission is to treat you as if you were our own family! You can learn more about us at DharmaDwellings!

Why they chose this property

We love the Med City, and we're excited to share it's unique attractions with you! Emily has a passion for design, and Alex has an interest in real estate and remodeling. We both spent a little too much time watching HGTV with our parents while growing up, which helped us prepare for this venture to create unique spaces to share with others. Emily first considered short-term rentals when she began working with transplant patients, who are required to stay in town for several weeks after surgery. Now, we're excited to bring the comfortable and unique space of Betty's Bungalow to you!

What makes this property unique

- Easy Check in and Check out.
- Ability to spread out and not feel cramped into a single room.
- You can cook food in our newly renovated kitchen, saving money on eating out!
- A stylish space
- The comfort of your own home.
- Every item you could possibly need during your stay.

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