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Magical Nest Hideaway

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Bathroom
Queen bed.
Dining table beside bed.
Mini-kitchen.
Living space.  TV is a Smart TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Apache Mall
  • Place, Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
  • Place, Mayo Clinic
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Magical Nest Hideaway

We are located about 1-1.5 miles west of Mayo Clinic. You'll find us located in a beautiful, quiet and secluded neighborhood. We have a private entrance, a staircase and path to your lovely hideaway. The wooded area behind our home has lots of wildlife. It is not uncommon to see deer in the backyard, as many as six at one time! Sometimes a group of turkeys will feed under our deck, you can watch them just outside the windows of your studio apartment. We are often told of how beautiful and peaceful it is here. There is a covered patio and furniture to relax on in the evenings.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please: No smoking on property. Thank you!

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Rochester

Located in Rochester, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. History Center of Olmsted County and Rochester Art Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Apache Mall and Shops University Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Kutzky Park Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Regional Sports Center.
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Rochester, MN

What's nearby

  • Apache Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University of Minnesota-Rochester - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪HuHot Mongolian Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Canadian Honker Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Nest Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magical Nest Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Nest Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magical Nest Hideaway located?

Located in the heart of Rochester, this golf holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Mayo Clinic. History Center of Olmsted County and OMC Miracle Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts that were attentive to our needs. Beautiful location. Beautiful rental unit. Perfect for our needs. Will definitely book again when we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very accommodating and thoughtful. Despite it being in a lower level walkout of their home, it was very private and peaceful. Updated and well equipped for an easy stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice for a couple or single in a very nice quiet neighborhood. Short drive to downtown and restaurants. Nice landscaping and private outdoor patio area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo S.

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

Educational/ spiritual

We enjoyed the solitude and peacefulness after sessions. Very comfortable!There are a lot of stairs-
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy d.

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

Perfect place for us all around!

Greg was a great host. The Magical Nest was exactly as described/expected. Great for 1or 2 people. It had everything we needed. Location was perfect as well. Nice quiet neighborhood and a shaded/private patio was awesome. The check-in/check-out process very simple/straight forward.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The title summarizes it…..Magical nest…beautiful from moment we entered the neighborhood and drove in the drive! Greg is so kind, welcoming, caring, helpful, and a great communicator. Gave us excellent directions before and for our entire stay. The apartment is beautiful! Bed is so comfy. My husband and I were both there for Mayo Clinic visits. It is so easy to get Mayo Clinic and so wonderful to be able to come back and relax. We felt so supported yet very private. Beautiful music playing was a welcoming touch.What a blessing!Thank you Greg and Yvonne! You go above and beyond!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucie B.

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

Nice place to stay

Great little place for two to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room. 10 minutes from Mayo. Be aware of steps down to the entrance of room. Steps are not very well lit and steep, if you have any issues walking I would be wary. Experience of being at VRBO where owner lives on premises was not for us. Also, paid at total of 360 for 5 nights, but was able to move appointments around at Mayo so only stayed 2 nights. Thought the owner would provide some type of refund or discount but they did not. I completely understand that I had rented for full 5 days so that's what I owed, just thought under the circumstances they would have done a little something is all. Owners did a very good job providing detailed house rules.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi R.

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

Great place

Beautiful place to stay! We love the quaintness of this property, and the manager is fabulous and so easy to work with. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Magical Stay

What an amazing little hideaway! It was in a beautiful neighborhood and perfect for our visit to Mayo. It was the perfect size for the both of us. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

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

Magical Nest

Was a very relaxing quiet beautiful place loved it will book again. Host was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Wonderful accommodations

A warm and welcoming home away from home with all the necessities! Hosts are very kind and cleanliness is top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Quiet little place

Private, quiet, close to St. Marys Hospital. Great host! Easy check in!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

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

Review

Nice clean place at a very reasonable price!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

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

Rochester

Nice and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

Great studio

This was the perfect location for my spouse and I while getting care at Mayo. The best part was the lovely view and outdoor spot for sitting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Simply the best

Can't say enough about this place and the owner, hands down! Easy check in/out, beautiful setting/neighborhood, extremely clean, very quiet, and owner is very respectful. I will definitely be back next time I have to come to Rochester! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property has a wonderful back yard. We saw deer esting there. It's a nice and quiet neighborhood. We felt very safe there. Things were very neat and clean. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed here while we had some testing done at Mayo, and it was an excellent place to stay for this. The kitchenette is adequate for cooking simple meals, and the furnishings are nice. There are steps around to the back of the house where the apartment is, so if you are having major surgery, this may not be a good fit for that purpose, but otherwise, it is an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

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

Wonderful private apartment for the weekend.

The space was clean spacious and inviting. The yard offered beautiful view. The host was very nice easy to work with. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, all with patios of course. It was the perfect place for a quick weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Turkeys and more

The hosts were great with communication being on the great side also. The venue was extremely clean and welcoming for our stay. The 30 some turkeys in the backyard was pretty cool ! Overall a terrific stay and if we have to come back will stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

Mayo stay

Rented for friends that had Mayo appts. They were happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer r.

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

Sweet dreams!

I am so impressed with this property. It was exactly as advertised. The bed and linens very comfortable. The home is a little oasis in the middle of Rochester. As a patient at Mayo Clinic I am a frequent flyer. I will absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi R.

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

Magic Nest was Wonderful

We were in Rochester , MN for an appointment at the Mayo Clinic. Not the best reason to have to take a trip, but our stay at this studio was truly amazing. Clean, comfortable, great location, and every thing one would need right on site. Would highly recommend a stay at this property whether traveling for fun, work, or other.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darla M.

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

Go Big Red!!

We had a great experience. Greg and Yvonne are awesome hosts. The weather was gorgeous while we were there. Great for walking. 3 of the mornings there were deer and turkeys came to visit. Peaceful and cozy. Darla and Austin
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Greg Loy

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