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Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails

Holiday home in Preston with kitchen

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Nestled in the quiet town of Preston, Root Haven is a cozy retreat. Unwind with games for all ages in the play room or stroll through downtown just blocks away, where you'll find a grocery store and bowling alley.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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.

Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails

Step away from the crowds in this quiet, quaint town of Preston located in Fillmore County. This VRBO is only blocks away from the Town Center with a nice Grocery store. It is also walking distance to the Bowling Alley with a bar and grill. You will feel safe in this small town living and there are no traffic lights in the town. It is located 3 blocks from the Root River and Bike Trails, that goes through other small towns. Preston is know as Minnesota’s Trout Capitol. It has a 9 - hole fishing course. It also has a Public Swimming pool costing $5.00 per person. Lanesboro is a 15 minute drive which has shopping, Live Theatre, and a Fish Hatchery. Harmony is about a 10 minute drive and known for its Amish tours.

“Root Haven” is family oriented. There are 3 bed rooms and a play room with a closet full of games for you and your children. This home is comfortable and ready for your visit.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Please wash dishes before leaving.
Make sure windows are closed at check out.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We do have a pack & play in the play room closet

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 deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Preston, MN

What's nearby

  • Root River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park - 23 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Apache Mall - 49 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 52 min drive - 65.9 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 52 min drive - 66.0 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪B&B Olympic Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪High Court Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trout City Brewing - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Branding Iron Supper Club - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails located?

Situated in Preston, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Root River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Old Barn Resort Course and Sylvan Park. Forestville Mystery Cave State Park and Lanesboro Historical Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

6.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

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

Cute little place! Very clean. Great location. Would stay here again!

Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zac R.

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

Great Memorial Weekend Stay

Had a great time here with my family of 5, including twin toddlers. Plenty of space and even had a children's play room stocked with toys that the kids loved!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for anyone who likes to bike or fish. A very quaint town with a great deli!! We were fisherman and had three great days of fishing local waters. Nearby restaurants--favorite was in Harmony--a cute town 10 miles away--Estelle's. This small home fit our needs very well. Planning on returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean! Cute and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Great area with lots to do close by.

We had a great stay at Pauline's place. The kitchen was well stocked with the essentials and there was a good amount of DVDs, games, chess board, fire pit and more. It was just he 2 of us and the upstairs kings size bed was very comfortable! We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! No problems with anything. Cute place with everything you need. Awesome setting in a quaint little town with SO MUCH to do!! We were in town for a family wedding so definitely coming back when we have more free time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for what we needed. We were in the area for biking and Preston has access to great trails. The house was very clean and well organized. It has vintage furniture that we liked and it is nicely decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay, really appreciated the proximity to all sorts of fun family activities - we did the Mystery Cave Scenic Tour, our own Amish country driving tour (courtesy of the host supplied map), biked a ton, went to the community pool, did a few of the "nine hole" fishing spots in Preston (stop by Curt's and/or Driftless Flying Fishing for tips), and went for a tube float down the Root River with Root River Outfitters. House was clean, well supplied and in a great location. Host was very responsive and helpful. Excellent family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great place to stag

Nice, cozy home, great location- close to bike trails and Lanesboro is a fun town to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patti R.

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

Trip to Preston

House was clean and very charming. Worked out well for our stay in Preston to visit family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Mother’s Day Weekend

The four adults were pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness and comfort of the property! The neighbors were nice. The back yard was spacious and had all the comforts of home. Easy location to get to the bike trail. You couldn’t ask for a better place! We are hoping to be back with other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parker J.

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

Trip for Father’s Day

Overall great experience, the house is close to everything, downtown Preston and the root river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Charming and centrally located

We enjoyed our holiday weekend stay in this comfortable, charming home that is centrally located to Lanesboro area activities. Exceptionally clean and tidy and had everything we needed for a long stay. Activities we especially enjoyed were Mystery Cave State Park and Estelle’s Eatery in Harmony. Highly recommend to those visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bob S.

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

Guys trout fishing getaway.

Great. Just one bathroom took some patience, but worked out just fine. Beds were. So comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

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

Clean and Cozy

The house was great, very clean and well styled. Pauline included all the essentials for a successful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was very clean and nice. Kitchen had everything we needed to make some simple meals. Toy room upstairs was a nice touch. My kids are teenagers but they still enjoyed looking through the toys and playing some of the games. Location was convenient with many local businesses within walking distance We enjoyed the nearby bowling alley for reasonably priced food, drinks, and bowling. The nearby community swimming pool was great for cooling off after a hot day. Host was responsive when we had questions. Niagara Cave, Mystery Cave, and downtown Lanesboro were some other nearby attractions we enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

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

Very cozy comfortable home.

Very nice property conveniently located close to many local attractions. We've loved the bicycle trails, Preston and Lanesboro and found very friendly folks everywhere we went. We'll be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were looking for a place at the last minute to spend a weekend in the Lanesboro area for some quality fall gravel bike rides. This little house in Preston was perfect for us. Very comfortable and an easy (and scenic) drive to Lanesboro for biking and access to the great restaurants there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britt M.

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

Wedding weekend

Everything about our stay was great! We were in town for a wedding. Cute and cozy house with plenty of space and super conveniently located. Nothing I would change!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kent V.

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

Cleanest VRBO Ever

Better than the listing. Super clean. Great location for going fishing. Could use a decent bread knife. Few by of the windows open. Mattress topper on king upstairs is way too soft. Nicely decorated. 5 out of 5 with some minor adjustments.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Mitchell sd family

Pauline was very kid and helpful the was clean cozy. It was a great Location for the funneral we had to tend to. I alos live all the bored games great safe family atopmshere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin i.

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

Sister’s stay

Incredibly clean and comfortable. Reminded me of my first house which made me feel right at home. Pauline is considerate and leaves staple items from previous guests. S&P, a few condiments, coffee supplies, etc. and keeps the checkout process simple! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

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

My Grandson's birthday

We were in town for my grandson's birthday. We usually stay at a nearby inn but it was booked, so we tried a VRBO. It was my first time and I am thoroughly happy with the experience. Pauline provided communications and updates from the moment the house was booked. When we arrived the home was clean and inviting. We felt comfortable and enjoyed our stay. I would recommend anyone to stay at the property. Carol
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Great house, fit the whole family

We were in the area to go to some of the caves, State parks, Amish Country and sinkhole areas. The house was located centrally between all of them. Great house with room for all three of the kids, there is a setup for having a fire in the backyard, we made s'mores. The town of Preston was small and delightful, we forgot to pack one of my son's medications and our doctor called it into the local pharmacy and they were able to get it to us in less than 30 minutes. Their grocery store was well stocked and some of their prices were cheaper than Walmart. On the upper floor there is a playroom for kids, for toddlers-6 yo, but my 10-year-old even played with the toys. Well appointed kitchen, with many spices and extras that were nice in case you forgot to bring them. If we're in the area again we would definitely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025