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Root River Retreat

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A two-story brick house with a garage, a satellite dish, and a well-maintained lawn with flower beds.
A large tree with red leaves in a residential area.
A living room with a white sofa, two striped armchairs, a patterned rug, a small side table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A cozy room with a bed, a microwave, and a clock on the wall.
A living room with a wooden wall, a TV mounted above a table, two chairs, a lamp, and a magazine on the table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Preston, MN
  • Place, Root River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayo Civic Center
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Preston

Located in Preston, this vacation home is a 2-minute drive from Root River and 7 minutes from Old Barn Resort Course. .This vacation home is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Forestville Mystery Cave State Park and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Sylvan Park.
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What's nearby

  • Root River - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park - 14 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Apache Mall - 38 min drive - 41.8 miles
  • Luther College - 39 min drive - 42.2 miles
  • Mayo Civic Center - 43 min drive - 44.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Branding Iron Supper Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Dog Paddle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Bottom Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪AJ’s Diner - ‬6 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.

Root River Retreat

Newly renovated lower level in the heart of Preston. 2 bedrooms, living area with private entrance.TV/Netflix. Fridge, microwave,coffee pot and toaster. Garage for bikes, snowmobiles!

Perfect for wedding guests,&concert goers. So much to see and do in SE Minnesota! Biking,Fishing,Hiking and Golf. Lanesboro is 6 miles away. Across the street from Branding Iron Supper Club. Feel free to use garage space for bikes as well. Forestville State Park 15 mn away!Perfect for snowmobiling with a heated garage you are welcome to use. I really try to be accommodating, so message me with any last minute reservations and I will see if Ican make it work!
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books and a music library.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Root River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was clearly available and accessible, but was not intrusive. While the space is compact, it had what we needed and lots of space to store my bike while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It felt like home away from home! Extremely comfortable and clean with all the extras to make for a welcoming stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location was great and very accommodating. We brought our family for a weekend away, and the host was kind, communicative, and provided nice touches. We would absolutely stay again, if provided the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely stay! Super cozy, clean & the bedding was so comfortable. Loved the extra garage space. We were well taken care of! Would stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was very central to the areas we wanted to visit. The vacation apartment was well appointed and suited our needs perfectly. My friend and I would highly recommend the Root River Retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

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

Great location

Nice place and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was clean and the property owner was very nice and easy to work with! Very nice neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This place was comfortable ans easily accessible for fiding and parking. Be aware that there is no kitchen. They have a small fridge and a microwave in the living room. Also a few dishes and silverware. If you are planning to eat out, it works. It has a super big TV, with free movies on all the apps. The beds are comfy. You can adjust the heat to your liking. And there is plenty of outdoor fun to be had.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Price was a big part! Affordable, everything we needed for deer camp! Definitely coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great location near root river trail

Nice place, good location. Lori was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Great beds. Good communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

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

Perfect for Bicyclists

Clean, comfortable (great mattresses/pillows), safe, 2 bedroom, garage. Close to Root River beautiful paved bicycle/hiking trail and good restaurants/shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Lovely Get Away

This was the perfect location for us to enjoy the areas offerings - biking, shopping, parade (in nearby Harmony), etc. We appreciated the simple check-in, welcoming atmosphere (complete with cookies), and clean and beautifully decorated space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Clean, quiet, and comfortable!

We had a great stay. The listing was accurate and served us well for our stay. Lori was an excellent communicator. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Very Nice Place!

We were needing a place to stay in the area for business. This place was the only thing available at the time and ended up being a great place to stay. The Host was very easy to work with and very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Great space and location

My wife and visited for a weekend of exploring the area. This was a great home base for car and bicycle based trips. Space itself is great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

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

Awesome!

I came to the area for biking, it was very hot and coming back here was so nice and relaxing! Located in a quiet neighborhood, close to anything you would need. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect. It was nice to have a smart TV. Lori kept us informed about how to reach her if needed. Check in was easy. Thank you Lori.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becca W.

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

Long Family Weekend

The neighborhood was quiet and great location to visit the many attractions in the area. We went to Lanesboro & Mystery Cave, and this was the perfect middle location. We ate lunch at B&B Bowling and it was great! Highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Fishing trip

Very accommodating and flexible with quiet atmosphere. Definitely will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn W.

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

Driftless Area Motorcycle Visit

This VRBO was a wonderful retreat while we where in the area motorcycling. Our host, Lori, even allowed us to park our motorcycles in the garage to protect them overnight from the weather. We would certainly stay with Lori again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

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

Great location!

The space was clean, well appointed, and close to lots of things to do. Lori was very communicative and provided great instructions on accessing the property. It went very smoothly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary N.

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

ROOT RIVER

Very nice comfortable stay in Preston. We enjoyed biking the local trails. I rated the property 4 stars, but it was probably a 4.5. We would definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

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

Clean, cozy, and convenient.

We came to ride the bike trails and had a wonderful stay! Clear communication, clean and comfortable accommodations. We had everything we needed for our bike adventuring:)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023