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The Hygge House // A Cozy Guest House 15 min from Downtown

Apartment in Rochester with kitchen and patio

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The Hygge House, a cozy retreat in Southeastern Minnesota, offers a taste of Scandinavian comfort. Hand-built with love, this haven invites you to snuggle up and unwind in its warm atmosphere.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 546 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Hygge House // A Cozy Guest House 15 min from Downtown

The Hygge (pronounced hyoo·guh) House is a tiny taste of Scandinavia in Southeastern Minnesota.
What is Hygge? In short, it's a Scandinavian way of living that focuses on hunkering down and creating a safe, comforting and warm place to while away.

My husband and I hand built the Hygge House with your comfort in mind. We love being cozy and having space to spend together so when the opportunity arose to renovate our studio, we wanted to share it!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

For all communication, please use Vrbo platform. In case of emergency, contact the number on the reservation details.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note the open staircase.

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

About the area

Map
Rochester, MN

What's nearby

  • Root River - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Rochester Community and Technical College - 11 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Apache Mall - 12 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Regional Sports Center - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 14 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rooster's "Too" - Another Barn & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hygge House // A Cozy Guest House 15 min from Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Hygge House // A Cozy Guest House 15 min from Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hygge House // A Cozy Guest House 15 min from Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hygge House // A Cozy Guest House 15 min from Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hygge House // A Cozy Guest House 15 min from Downtown located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Root River, Maple Valley Golf & Country Club and Rochester Community and Technical College. Regional Sports Center and Mayo Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Hygge House // A Cozy Guest House 15 min from Downtown Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Hygee House was exceptionally clean and well stocked and was the perfect home base for us. The quiet country setting was peaceful and we especially appreciated the local coffee packet to brew. This place had a great vibe for our mini vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mady F.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Very clean and cozy spot. Stayed here to take my husband to Mayo and the drive was really easy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Mom and daughters Getaway

Wonderful place to stay for my daughters and our two dogs! We hiked Whitewater State Park which was amazing! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

BETTY C.

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

Convenient Location

Short distance from Mayo Clinic, perfect for our stay; away from the hustle and bustle!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

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

Cozy

Perfect place for us to stay and branch out to our different excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

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

Home Away From Home

The Hygee House was warm and inviting as well as very clean. The beds were comfortable and everything you may need is accessible. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karoline B.

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

Cute accommodations

This is the cutest place! Nicely arranged and well thought out. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Carol G.

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

Cute place

The place is cute and was clean upon our arrival. Location is ok, not far from Mayo Clinic. The mattresses could be comfier, but other than that, communication with host was easy, instructions clear, and the place is cute and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

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

Amazing stay as always

Never disappointed with this little gem
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

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

Hygge House

Comfortable beds. Cozy place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kourtney B.

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

Home away from home !

From check-in to check- out everything was so nice ! Quick drive to Mayo ! Very friendly host ! Perfect little home away from home !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Room to relax

An excellent and relaxing retreat in between appointments and outings into Rochester. Perfect distance from city center to get away from city noise and congestion. The Hygge House manages to be both cozy and spacious at the same time. Layout is efficient and elegant in its thoughfulness. Communication both before and after stay was top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan C.

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

Relaxing getaway

My partner and I spent 3 nights and felt completely relaxed and at ease. There's everything you need at the The Hygge House to make meals, watch movies, relax with a good book or play games next to the large windows. The yard is fully fenced for privacy and the chiminea was lovely for our fall evenings. We will absolutely be back! Thank you for sharing your guest house with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

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

Great Getaway!

My husband and I were looking for a quiet place where we could escape city stress and noise with our pup and meet up with our son. Hygge House is in a peaceful area but still just an easy 10 minute drive from Rochester. It had a nice enclosed patio and little yard for our pup, and it had a kitchen that was well supplied (loved the old range/oven!) so we could fix our own meals when we preferred. Host was easy to work with and check-in/out was a breeze. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Great place, clean and pet friendly!

This place is close enough to everything, but far enough that you wont hear any traffic or anything but birds chirping! It is pet friendly, but you would never know it because it is spotless and pristine! No dog hair could be found on any of the furniture, no smells, nothing! The fenced in yard is a great space to have a cookout, or use the firepit to relax. The host is accommodating and wonderful. They have thought of everything here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Great place to stay!

Studio was very clean and comfortable. Situated just outside of town plenty close to all the amenities you would need. Becca responded quickly to any questions we had and her recommendations for things to do around the area helped make our stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommend staying here if you are visiting the Rochester MN area! We’ll definitely consider staying again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonella T.

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

Perfect piece of home away from home

We were very comfortable and it was convenient for my mobility disabled husband. Communication with Becca was easy, with prompt replies. Ten minutes to the heart of Rochester.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

laura s.

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

Adorable retreat

Visiting Mayo-quick drive (10-14 min) from the vbro. Nice touch with a personal welcome & local coffee. Laundry - perfect kitchen - 3 beds - clean - it is on owners property - a number was given and she is easily accessible but we were given our privacy. Thank you for a wondered stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamara O.

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

We had to at very short notice cancel our stay

We had to with very short notice cancel our stay due to a family emergency and they were kind enough to give us a refund. Not all VRBO owners would be so kind but they were and it was much appreciated at a very stressful time. Can't thank them enough for their kindness.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022