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MINNeSTAY* Bassett Creek Retreat

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41240 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly

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Golden Valley, MN
  • Place, Brookview Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, U.S. Bank Stadium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall of America
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Golden Valley

When you stay at this vacation home in Golden Valley, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Target Center and Target Field. .This vacation home is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from U.S. Bank Stadium and 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Mall of America.

What's nearby

  • Brookview Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Target Field - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Target Center - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 11 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Mall of America - 23 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bryn Mawr Station - 7 min drive
  • Fridley Station - 15 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Speedway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Schuller's Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Outtakes Bar & Grill - ‬4 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.

MINNeSTAY* Bassett Creek Retreat

Bassett Creek Retreat: Lower-Level Duplex
Tranquil 2-Bed Golden Valley Stay with Creek Views

Top 5 Features

• Peaceful lower-level unit overlooking Bassett Creek
• 2 spacious bedrooms (King + Queen)
• Open-concept kitchen and living area with fireplace
• Sunny patio with grill, fire pit, and lush yard views
• Prime Golden Valley location minutes from downtown Minneapolis

Experience calm, comfort, and convenience at Bassett Creek Retreat, the lower-level unit of a duplex in Golden Valley’s quiet, scenic community. This earth-tone inspired 2-bed, 1-bath home offers modern finishes, abundant natural light, and serene creekside views—ideal for professionals, couples, and small families. Enjoy a peaceful retreat with quick access to restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and downtown Minneapolis.

Home Layout + Amenities By Room
Bedrooms
• Bedroom 1 — King Bed
• Bedroom 2 — Queen Bed

Bathroom — Full
• Tub/shower combo

Kitchen & Dining
• Open-concept kitchen
• 4-seat dining table
• Microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher

Living Room
• Comfortable seating
• Fireplace
• Large windows with views of Bassett Creek

Patio (Bonus Space)
• Outdoor seating
• Fire pit
• Grill
• Access to lush shared yard

Parking
• Driveway parking for 2 cars
• Additional street parking available

Location Highlights (Within ~5 Miles)
• Target Field
• U.S. Bank Stadium
• The Shops at West End
• Theodore Wirth Park
• Downtown Minneapolis

* Concierge Services Available *
Looking for groceries, a chef-prepared meal, or even boat rentals? Our concierge service is here to take your vacation to the next level. Give us a call or send us a message to let us know how Minnestay can make your Five Star Stay unforgettable!

*HOUSE RULES*
• All guests must be over the age of 25, unless part of a family unit. Verification may be required.
• All check-ins are contactless! To provide this service, we require a photo of yourself holding your ID to verify your identity, to be emailed or texted to our reservations department prior to check-in. No exceptions. (Please be aware that we do not have staff available to meet guests in person on site for this purpose.)
• Bookings made within 7 days of arrival will require additional credit card documentation.
• A Minnestay Rental Agreement must be signed prior to arrival. This will require that you provide us with your email address. Please inquire about the terms and conditions prior to booking. More info can be found on the Minnestay website, under Guest Services - Rental Policies.
• No smoking inside of the home. This includes e-cigarette and vape.
• This property may have a noise monitoring device on the interior of the home. Additional noise monitoring devices may be located in gathering spaces on the exterior of the home, as well.
• No events! This home is designed for families and responsible adults. Restrictions include, but are not limited to: Weddings and wedding celebrations, bachelorette/bachelor gatherings, and reunions.
• Dogs only allowed with “Pet Friendly” listings. Please provide prior notice to Minnestay team if you plan to bring your pet. Pet fee required (fee dependent on dog count, starting at $150).
• Please note that you are staying in a private home and not a hotel. We expect that you will treat it with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to resolve them as quickly as we are able.
• Consumable amenities provided by Minnestay are not refilled during stay.
• Quiet Hours: 10PM-7AM. We love our neighbors! Please be respectful of the permanent residents on either side of this property.
• Direct bookings or other online booking sources may be subject to a 3% cancellation fee.

Deviation from these rules can result in an eviction from the premises with no refund, as stated in the signed rental agreement
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,240 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 fire extinguisher
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Reviews

MINNeSTAY* Bassett Creek Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was excellent. Great host and location. The place was comfortable and welcoming. Will look to see if it is available the next time I travel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Maren K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We quickly realized the owner is staying in the upper unit and were dismayed how everything is audible from upstairs. Every movement, every step and occasional guests, is audible from upstairs. When we removed the tarp from patio dining table, the owner replaced it once we went for a walk. That and rearranging other outdoor chairs was disconcerting. We thought the rental included the lower outdoor space for a very steep price. On three occasions the owner used a leaf blower to clean his upper adjacent deck and blowing all the debris on the lower patio we had rented. We watched in disbelief about such rudeness. In summery, the owner made his presence known in the garden and in general way too many times. The kitchen cupboards are indeed too full. There is no desk and living room seating is at best adequate for two. We would not recommend this for a family to stay there despite the two bedrooms. The bathroom is fine but not a Spa experience as indicated in the description. There is dining for two and we wondered how the Scandinavian fold out table would ever work in the tight kitchen. Needing to haul trashcans through grass for weekly pick up was not ideal. We did stay for close to 10 weeks and perhaps this works for short stays. Anyone renting also needs to be aware of the concrete steps to carry all their belongings to the lower level front door. We would not rent this again for such a steep price.
Stayed 73 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overpriced walk out basement…misleading listing. Paid 2000 for 6 nights in damp, musty smelling basement that was listed as an “entire home”. Master king bedroom had 2 small windows that looked into window wells…too confining to sleep in- so instead slept in small queen room. Only access was down outdoor concrete steps with no railing. Very inconvenient in rain and carrying luggage. Other issues with entry and parking. Inside (except for dampness ) was fine. My major complaint is that I way overpaid for the vrbo and NEVER would have booked it if the listing had been honest.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donya H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Holiday Stay

This was a wonderful stay visiting family for the holidays. The home was very clean and comfortable, and the neighborhood was quiet. We loved having a view of the creek from the beautiful living room windows. Thank you again for providing a lovely home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

brandy b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, quiet, centrally located

This is a wonderful property in a great location! It’s easy to get to anywhere. The property was clean, quiet, and well setup for indoor & outdoor living. The kitchen is a little tough if you’re staying for more than a couple of days because there isn’t any cabinet space for food/pantry items. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Clean and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was quiet and convenient and the home lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property, great location for summer visit with Family

Ideal location/ space for summer visit with family in the area. Nice outdoor dining area with view of trees and creek. Comfortable beds and bedrooms,well spaced bedrooms, mostly well stocked kitchen. Grill didn't work well on second dinner and had to use oven. Could use second dish towel. Large windows in living room, pleasant space. Recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edith S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elegant

The house was so grand. Beyond my expectations. The area so quiet and private. I just wish I had more time off. Thank you to the Hosts. So well done!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot in a quiet culdesac

Great spot in a quiet culdesac
Stayed 19 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

dan g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Great unit but needs a better sitting furniture in living room. Owner said he would deal with that so, that was my only concern. Needs new quality couch and new living room chairs. With that, all good Beds were good, plenty of towels, washer dryer, nice back yard. Enjoy
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic outdoor space

The house was beautifully updated, clean, and very comfortable for the four of us. The yard was fantastic, with a big seating area, a lovely view and big trees with the creek behind them. We loved our stay and will absolutely be back. A few amenities could have been improved upon but overall it was a great rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Tom D., Fairbanks USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, but not worth the money.

Let me say, we enjoyed the property & it was as it said it was. Similar properties in the area are half as much or less. In addition, we asked for early check-in, & were told anything before 2pm would be quite a bit extra. I have never encountered this before & we have stayed in numerous VRBOs. In addition, to the typical cleaning & service fees, they still want you to bus your own dishes & push the trash out to the street! Definitely, not worth the money but it’s a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laural R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gatherings

Property was clean and orderly
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022