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Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and sauna

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, New Ulm Medical Center
  • Place, August Schell Museum of Brewing
  • Place, Flandrau State Park

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

basement room 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+

Our nearly 100 year old home sits on historic State Street in the center of town, just 2 blocks from the bustling downtown which includes, restaurants, boutiques, coffee, ice cream, cocktail bars, parks and much more.

Recently voted Best Place in Minnesota to Live and a Top 10 MN vacation destination, New Ulm is a quaint, charming yet vibrant gem in south central Minnesota. Home of the 2nd oldest family owned and operated brewery in the United States, Schell's. Its packed calendar of festivals make it a year-round destination.

3,200 square feet, you will love the charm of this old home including the beautiful hardwood floors and high ceilings. Please enjoy any of the FOUR great outdoor spaces available including a large front porch, a small coffee deck on the second floor, the back deck or the patio with a cozy, private fire pit. The property also has off-street parking stalls.

We are life-long residents, (or Bewohners if you sprechen sie Deutsch) of New Ulm and are close by to answer any question you may have quickly via phone, text, email or VRBO messenger.

New Ulm is well known for its Bavarian roots and it pervades almost everything. From day one, the city was designed as a free-thinking utopia filled with parks every few blocks.

New Ulm is famous for its German festivals such as Bavarian Blast (formally Heritagefest) (July), Bock Fest (March) at the mansion grounds of August Schell of Schell's beer fame, and of course, TWO full weekends of Oktoberfest (Oktober) activities. New Ulm is the host of many baseball, hockey and basketball tournaments.

Our home is just four blocks from beautiful German Park with its fountain, gardens and brand new amphitheater. It is also just 2 blocks from the Historic Turner Hall Turnverein Club complete with bar and restaurant (Rathskeller).

Our home is located almost smack in the middle of town making walking downtown a breeze (about 2 blocks). There you can find everything from live music to German restaurants (Turner Hall and Kaiserhoff), or our Glockenspiel, one of the few free-standing carillon clock towers in the world! You are also just a few blocks from Johnson Park if you want to take in a baseball game.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Unless ok'd by owner
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave comforters in the rooms. I take them to the laundromat.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please do not wear shoes inside the Property. Treat our home as you would treat your own, 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
Note from host: unless ok'd by owner
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

New Ulm

Located in New Ulm, this holiday home is in the city centre. Flandrau State Park and Fort Ridgely State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Minnesota Music Hall of Fame and The Putting Green, Inc. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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New Ulm, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Music Hall of Fame - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wanda Gag House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Ulm Medical Center - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • August Schell Museum of Brewing - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Flandrau State Park - 6 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Turner Hall - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Frost Distilling - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Starkeller - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+ located?

Located in the heart of New Ulm, this family-friendly holiday home is steps away from John Lind House, Brown County Historical Society and Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. Schonlau Park and Wanda Gag House are also within 10 minutes.

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. 118 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with lots of character. We had a wonderful stay. Enjoyed sitting on the front porch even when it rained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyakume

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home was very clean and spacious host was easy to communicate with. Wish we had more time to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Graduation trip

Very nice house. Close to everything. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Location. The house was a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire U.

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

Great Trip!

Beautiful House, Great Location, Responsive and Helpful Staff:-)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and Barb D.

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

Beautiful Home!

We had such a good time in New Ulm for Oktoberfest. This property was just perfect for our stay. It was so well stocked, plenty of linens, lots of room and above all was super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

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

Great Place!!

Property had everything our family needed!! Char was super helpful!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Post Wedding trip

Great location Lots of extra features and outdoor areas. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

LARRY M.

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

Another Great Stay

We've held other small family event here and really enjoyed the location near family in New Ulm and the room to spread out. This year we celebrated Father's Day and some birthdays and it was another great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

Relax and unwind

We loved our stay! We slep in a very comfortable bed. The temperature of the house was great. Restaurants and sites are very close. We had relaxing evening's watching TV and the fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Exactly what we wanted

The house is lovely, the outside spaces are fantastic, the location is terrific. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Work Stay

Dan and Char couldn’t have been any better hosts. We’ve stayed in both of there properties for work many times and couldn’t ask for better. Sure beats a hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a family vacay (2 seniors, 3 adult children, 2 grandchildren) and the Holiday Haus was perfect for our needs. The bedrooms worked out perfectly and having three bathrooms was excellent! We loved being able to walk downtown. We ran across a Mulberry tree with actual ripe mulberries! Our 12 year old grandson was really impressed! Many games played around the large dining table, many laughs and memories made! The best family vacation and a wonderful home to spend quality time together. There was a bit of rain (mainly at night) and one of our best times was sitting on the front porch watching the lightning and listening to the thunder! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Work Week

We had work for a week in New Ulm and this house was perfect. Great location to get to anything we needed. Beds were comfortable. Worked perfectly for what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth V., Chaska, MN

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

So close to everything

We had an amazing time. The location was perfect for our group. The house was very clean and had so many options for sitting and chatting and eating which makes doena perfect girls weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

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

Bock fest

It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonita D.

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

Beautiful VRBO

It was a great place for a sisters get together. We all enjoyed the cozy house full of charm & character. New Ulm is a fun place to visit - we’ll be back again! Thanks, Char!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Royalton, MN

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

New Ulm…

Great time visiting New Ulm…..great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Perfect Girls Weekend

My friends and I had a wonderful time for our annual girls weekend. The house was perfect. It was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. We especially liked the fireplace and the Christmas decor. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Home away from home1

This is my childhood home, so I must admit, I am biased! But even setting aside the fact that this home holds some wonderful memories for me, it is an outstanding place to stay in New Ulm. Walking distance to the heart of downtown and just so conveniently located to everything. Such a comfortable home, and well suited for family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Great House, Location, Amenities, Price, and Owners!

This house is beautiful with lots of room for your families and friends to spread out if they want to but also open for all to gather together. Features in this home really made a work trip feel like a vacation, including the generosity of the owners. Thank you Char and Dan! We can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda V., Edgerton, WI

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

Friends Getaway to Oktoberfest

This was an awesome place to stay during New Ulm's Oktoberfest. It was close to the downtown events allowing us to walk to the festivities, dinner, shopping, etc. The people we met throughout our stay in New Ulm were so friendly. Although we experienced internet problems, Char was very responsive and had service people fix the problem quickly. The house was equipped with everything we needed and was great for five ladies to eat, drink and be merry for days!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Great walk ability

We had a lovely stay at Dan and Char’s historical house. They left a nice surprise upon check in and an even greater surprise when we asked about a grill and one magically appeared in the backyard! The house is in a great location, close to downtown. We enjoyed taking our toddler to the many parks, roasting in the sauna, walking the neighborhood and building a fire. Note for those w children-the trundle bed room has a door that leads directly to the roof w lock only on storm door (seems like a porch used to be off that room prior to the back addition), we were planning on our toddler using that space but moved her to the middle room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms and dining room space for everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time staying. We love this place . Accommodates 3 couples comfortablely. Always have a great time in New Ulm. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dan and Char

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Dan and Char were born in New Ulm and love to tell you all about all the fun things to see and do hear; (too many to write down). We also love traveling and discovering other gems in and around Minnesota. We are excited to be able to offer an opportunity for you to enjoy the town we love. #germanshavemorefun.

Why they chose this property

This property is ideally located in the heart of New Ulm to allow you easy access to much of the charm that makes our town great.

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