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Stay in a unique and original Old Town Hall with hardwood floors..

Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub

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Fitness facility
Front, know any good stucco contractors?
2 car garage for easy winter access
Updated leather furniture
King bed with mattress pad heaters

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Kensington Runestone Park
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
  • Place, Carlos Creek Winery

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

2 twin and full

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 twins and full

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Front room

1 King Bed

King room

1 King Bed

Queen room

1 Queen Bed

Red room

1 King Bed

Upper queen

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Stay in a unique and original Old Town Hall with hardwood floors..

Stay in a unique and original Old Town Hall with hardwood floors and 16' tall ceilings. Each bedroom has a unique feel and the loft spaces are amazing.

The building is a converted 3/4 basketball court that has had bedrooms and bathrooms added. This building is set up for large or small groups with plenty of space to spread out. Handicap accessible with a lift in the garage for main floor access.

Includes Washer and dryer, wireless internet, modern kitchen, Jacuzzi tub in one of the bathrooms and a dining area large enough to feed everyone.

Located in SW Douglas County, MN there are over 20 lakes within 15 minutes and the Kensington Runestone Park is about 10 minutes away.

In the winter, Andes Tower Hills Ski Area is 15 minutes away and the DATA snowmobile trails (Douglas Area Trails Association) right on the edge of town.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Let us know what you have in mind!
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not inside the building. There is an area outside.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 42
Note from host: Let us know what you have in mind!
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kensington

Kensington is home to this holiday home. Princess Minnewaska Burial Mound and Big Ole Viking Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at La Grande Wildlife Management Area and Thornberg Wildlife Management Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark.
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Kensington, MN

What's nearby

  • Kensington Runestone Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Mill Lake - 22 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Pocket Lake - 25 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 45 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 48 min drive - 47.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bullfrogs Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Earthlight Technologies - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dew Drop Inn Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kensington Bar & Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chewy's Coop Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in a unique and original Old Town Hall with hardwood floors.. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay in a unique and original Old Town Hall with hardwood floors..?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in a unique and original Old Town Hall with hardwood floors..?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay in a unique and original Old Town Hall with hardwood floors.. located?

Set in Kensington, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Kensington Runestone Park, Prairie Ridge Hospital & Health and Andes Tower Hills. Blackwell Lake and Pocket Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to fit the entire family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this location and house. Perfect for a college reunion. We will come again with family. Had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret I.

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

Family gathering

Clean and well equipped.Great for large groups with lots of beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Great stay !

Really enjoyed our stay here. Julie was fantastic to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Perfect Reunion Space

Great reunion space! We love it here and will be back for many years to come.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was probably the most fun property we've stayed in. Our family had a blast with all of the games, puzzles and other accomodations. Everything was so well stocked and we had everything we needed and more! The beds were comfortable towels galore and the place was super clean. The Town hall has a lot of history and Julie has done a great job of preserving pieces of it! Julie was responsive and a pleasure to work with. We are already planning our next trip! Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoys coming to Kensington each year to the "Vacation" House. We enjoy the space for the Grandkids to play and all the different areas to make use of! The kids love all the games and play areas!! The kitchen is well supplied and Love all the bedrooms and the how much space each bedroom has!! It is always so clean and well organized. It is close to playgrounds, grocery store, gas station, and an awesome bar/restaurant!!! We love the Old Town Hall!! Plus growing up in Kensington...it brings back all kinds of memories of the Town Hall!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendell D.

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

Dahl Family Vacation

Everything went well,very nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Awesome for Family reunions

The place was just like it was pictured in listing! Awesome plenty of room, activities and clean. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Town Hall stay

We all enjoyed the stay...fun to be able to stay in our home town and the place we used to rollerskate when we were kids! Clean and very organized! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trueman H.

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

Perfect place

We loved it. Every one enjoyed it, from the youngest to the oldest. The equipment was perfect, kitchen facilities were more than adequate, we played games and visited while the kids had plenty of space to play,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie M.

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

Awesome

Amazing old building. So much space and fun stuff for kids. Was the perfect winter staycation for our group. Not the type of place that you can expect to be 'pristine' but clean enough and so fun and interesting. Better than the pictures. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Good times!

So much fun. Thanks for the opportunity!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Huge space with lots to do

This was my family’s second stay here. It’s such a unique and wonderful place to stay. Lots of games. Kitchen is fully equipped. Quick responses from the owner when we had questions. A+ definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan k.

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

Great place for family gathering

This place had everything we needed! Host was very helpful in setting up extra tables and making sure all was ready to go when we arrived! Has an elevator and our 98 y/o grandma could get to the house no problem! Lots of toys to play with. Lots of things to keep teens organzied, Well stocked kitchen. Could use some gates for the stairs and catwalk if you have littles. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Wonderful, unique and fun property.

We had a girls trip and stayed at this unique property. It was exactly as described. Very roomy, tons of beds, plenty of seating for everyone and room to spread out. They had lots of games to keep us all busy. The house was very well stocked and there wasn't anything we needed that the host hadn't already supplied. Thank you Julie for letting us experience the town hall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hawkeye21

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third year staying here on our annual fishing trip. It never disappoints. Everyone in the group loves it. We’ll be back again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience. Host is very responsive and place was clean and had everything you could possibly need for a stay. Appreciate having this resource available in our community for large family gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Memorial Day vacay

Another great stay at The Town Hall!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Happy Easter!

Our family had so much fun spending Easter weekend here. We had stayed at the Old Town Hall last year and the grandkids were begging to go back. We all enjoy riding around on scooters and playing games. The kitchen is a nice size for several "cooks". We enjoyed meals together and time together to talk and play. We had an easter egg and beer hunt and there were many places to hide the eggs. A great weekend in a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

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

Girls weekend

We enjoyed the large sitting areas to sit and visit and long table to play games on. Every bed was comfortable and there was plenty of dishes. We walked to the bar Friday night for supper and everyone was very nice. Grocery store was walkable also had those Items we forgot!iteme duties things!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb L.

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

Girls gone wild

Our 1st annual "Girls gone Wild" weekend. The group consisted of Mother, daughters & daughter-in-laws. We had a blast, visiting and playing games. The facility is great and with so much room. Loved it!!! So well supplied too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley K.

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

Family Reunion

We had an enjoyable time with our family over Christmas! Lots of space for everyone to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hawkeye21

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

Another Amazing Stay

This was our second time staying and it was just as great as the first. It's perfect for our large fishing group. Everyone in the group enjoys the location and the space we have. Planning on coming back again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb L.

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

Sibling get-together

The best!! What a great job in preserving this amazing building and the vision to make it a warm and welcoming place for any age group to stay. This was a wonderful place for our group of Brothers & Sister's and spouses to relax, play games and tell stories. They have it all from Kitchen to play equipment. We will be coming back!!!!! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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