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*THE BLACK SHEEP* - Modern, Unique & Clean - BY MSU

3.0 star property
Holiday home in Mankato with kitchen

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Nestled near MSU College Campus, The Black Sheep offers a modern retreat with warm touches. Enjoy high-speed internet, cable & Netflix in the comfort of your temporary home. Laundry facilities on the main level and garage parking provide added convenience for longer stays.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

*THE BLACK SHEEP* - Modern, Unique & Clean - BY MSU

NEW!
Welcome to The Black Sheep. This newly built 2021 house is perfect for your next stay. You will love the modern charm and warm touches this place has to offer.
Located just 2 minutes from MSU College Campus it is the perfect location. Also close to many food places.
High speed internet, cable & netflix will make you feel right at home.
Laundry is available on the main level for those longer stays. The garage is also available for you to use for those Minnesota winter days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

Pets

Pets not 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

*THE BLACK SHEEP* - Modern, Unique & Clean - BY MSU Mankato

About the area

Map
Mankato, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taylor Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Blakeslee Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jake's Stadium Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Carkoski Commons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Habanero Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is *THE BLACK SHEEP* - Modern, Unique & Clean - BY MSU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at *THE BLACK SHEEP* - Modern, Unique & Clean - BY MSU?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *THE BLACK SHEEP* - Modern, Unique & Clean - BY MSU?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is *THE BLACK SHEEP* - Modern, Unique & Clean - BY MSU located?

Situated in Mankato, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Minnesota State University, Taylor Center and Blakeslee Stadium. Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato and Betsy & Tacy's House Tours & Gift Shop are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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*THE BLACK SHEEP* - Modern, Unique & Clean - BY MSU 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, nice place, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. Kitchen well equipped. Host very quick to respond to questions. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a cute place! Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

curtis h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at Jenna's homes before & it is always a great experience. Perfect for our needs - clean & cozy. Communication is wonderful. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. And the beds were super comfortable. Our only recommendation would be to get a regular coffee maker rather than the single serving Kuerig.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This VRBO was such a great house to stay in. Jenna was so helpful with questions and our needs. Everything was furnished. Great stay. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay! It's cute, clean, and close to campus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie T.

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

Great stay

Very clean and modern. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

curtis h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

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

Amazing Experience

This property was beautiful and extremely clean. The bed rooms were large and beds were comfortable, immaculate kitchen, both full baths were a nice size and looked like it was right out of a magazine. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

October A.

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

Modern and Clean

We were shocked at how new and nice the place was. Peaceful neighborhood and easy check in and out. We loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty J.

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

Wedding weekend

The property is in a wonderful, quiet neighborhood.We were very pleased with the location, the property was very clean and beautifully decorated.We were able to use the garage which was a great addition to our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

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

Girls Weekend

Great place, beds very comfortable and quiet neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

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

Short stay on our travels home.

We stayed two nights on our way home. We loved the home and our experience in Mankato.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

TINA

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

Fun little home

Clean, functional and warm. Everything you need! Good selection of equipment in the kitchen, comfortable bedding. Quiet neighborhood. A great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was such a cute VRBO! Loved the modern look, very clean, and such great communication! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunt Fit Ted

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

Mankato

Everything was easy, efficient, neat, clean etc. nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

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

Great Mankato VRBO

We stayed at this house while visiting Mankato for the weekend to see our daughter who goes to school there. There were 4 of us staying at the house, and there was plenty of space for all of us. The location was fantastic and the house was well stocked with everything we needed for our stay. The house exceeded our expectations and communication with the host was fantastic. We will definitely stay here again during future visits if it is available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ronald H.

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

My First VRBO

I needed a place to look at real estate in the state. I had looked in Mankato, St.Cloud, and a very large lake an hour north of there. 5 days ,4 nights. I was surprised to rent an entire house for $50.00 less ....per NIGHT, over the Arch and Cable. I also travel for disc Golf
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabe R.

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

Nice new home.

Worked well for our family of four. The house and everything in it was new when we stayed there in November 2021. The house was set up perfectly for our stay. Quiet neighborhood. Good communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked this home as a place to stay while attending a trade show in Mankato. It was perfect! Location was great- 7 mins from the event center. It was modern,clean and fit our needs perfectly. The bedrooms are large enough that my daughter was able to set up her pack n play/sleep pod set up easily in the room and there was still plenty of room to comfortably walk around still in the bedroom. Plenty of outlets which can be important. TV was a smart tv so we were able to log in and stream our favorite shows. 2 full bathrooms was a plus! It made it easier for 2 women to get ready in the morning in a timely manner. No need to coordinate timing. So nice! Communication with Jenna was great. Instructions to access unit were communicated in a timely manner. We had no issues and are already planning to book this house next year again. Side Note: if you are gluten free person- Tandem Bagels in Mankato had great gluten free bagels and delicious coffee. We ate there both mornings. So yummy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

curtis h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025