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Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.

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Living area
Living area
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Hastings, MN
  • Place, Afton Alps Ski Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Afton Alps Golf Course
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Afton State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.

Comfortable home is walking distance to Afton Alps Ski Area and Afton State Park. It is the perfect place to gather with friends and family, while enjoying the great outdoors. Large kitchen with new appliances and tons of cabinet space. Cozy up at either gas fireplace located in spacious family and living room areas. Even a separate den/bedroom that can be used for a quiet hangout or kids space.

Close to Afton, Stillwater, Hastings, and Hudson, WI, all riverfront downtowns with great shopping and dining. 30 minutes to the Twin Cities!

Great place for downhill skiing, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, and snow shoeing. All located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley.

Beautiful all 4 seasons of the year. Plenty of parking onsite if you trailer a boat. Public boat launch within 5 miles. The Fall is apple orchard time in Denmark Township, 4 fantastic orchards within 7 miles. Some of the best fall colors anywhere. Walk to Afton State Park or just a few miles to Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park and the Carpenter Nature Center.

Access to a two car attached garage. House has Ring cameras outside only for security on front and side entrance.

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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
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Only non-shedding/hypo-allergenic breeds allowed.
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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hastings

Located in Hastings, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Leduc Mansion and LeDuc Historic Estate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Afton State Park. Knoke's Chocolates and Phipps Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Hastings, MN

What's nearby

  • Afton Alps Ski Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Afton Alps Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Afton State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mall of America - 37 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Target Field - 45 min drive - 56.5 km

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 26 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carbone's Kitchen & Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mi Pueblo Cottage Grove - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Highlands Bar at Afton Alps - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Happy Rohm - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park. on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$492, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Can't beat homey ski retreat adjacent to Afton Alps and scenic Afton State Park. located?

Located on a river, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Hastings is within a 5-minute walk of Afton Alps Ski Area and Afton Alps Golf Course, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Afton State Park and Saint Croix River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Niki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Great house so close to Afton Alps skiing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for Afton and wonderful space for families!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The house was comfortable, spacious and clean! We loved being so close to Afton Alps and it was so quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the fireplace! Provides warmth and helps to dry wet ski gear quickly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Place has everything you need for a great trip! Spacious and comfortable.
Skiing
Dancing
Tubing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is excellent for close proximity to Afton Alps. We had plenty of space for our group of 8 and enjoyed making breakfast together each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as pictured. Very nice size, clean and loved the special touches (coffee, popcorn, etc). Location was excellent as we came to ski and Afton Alps is literally across the street. Only reason for less than 5 stars on communication was that I didn’t receive a check in email which delayed our ability to check in. We were able to communicate with VRBO to get check in info and host followed up shortly after.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific place to stay for skiing at Afton Alps! Our family of five spent three nights here and skied a couple days. Lots of space, very clean and comfortable, and so close to the slopes. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third time staying at this property. It’s a great property and the location adjacent to the ski area makes it all the better.The host sets up the property with very nice features and amenities. She does an outstanding job informing you of the arrival information, etc. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location lots a room very clein very helpful host
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This VRBO is one of the best weve ever stayed at and we stay alot. The house was spotless, warm, and large enough for 20 people for Christmas dinner. Plenty of room, VERYcomfortable and our hostwas amazing in her responses to our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host was easy through the VRBO message system. The house was very nicely decorated and felt "homey" from the start. It made for a very nice "ski base" for my kids and I visiting Afton Alps. Woyld definitely stay here again and also recommend it to others.
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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra DeLeon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay and the property was clean, quite and very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was very cozy and user friendly! All instructions were clear and the space was well equipped and well maintained. Definitely recommend and I will keep this in mind for future gatherings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clear communication. Peaceful setting. Great fall girls weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what the doctor ordered! Quiet, clean wooded back yard… perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the tranquil, nature-filled location! The home was perfectly accommodated. The host, Amy, thought of all the comforts to make our stay enjoyable, seamless, relaxing and memorable. We plan to make this an annual tradition!Thanks Amy!
Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place. Everything you need and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, quite little place to get away! Everything you needed, they provided! Comfy beds and blankets! Beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Very nice! If you’re skiing it’s a must

Great place to stay. We were skiing and it is right beside Afton Alps! Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulette G.

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

Sisters get together

Great place to spend some quality time with family. Quiet, beautiful setting. The host was very accomdating and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Family Vacation Rental W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very warm and inviting providing everything we needed. We all agreed this rental was the BEST rental we’ve ever had. Plenty of room for us all allowing for plenty of privacy as well. It truly was home away from home for our group. Amy was very accommodating and available to answer all questions. The beds were super comfortable. First time in years I woke up without a backache. We all enjoyed it so much and felt refreshed. Hoping to come back next year and do it again. We will plan our trip around the availability of this rental. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa w.

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

Great location for hiking in the park

Wonderful location with great outdoor spaces
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Great space!

Had a great time with friends! Very nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Perfect stay

The property is always clean, the location is perfect for hitting the slopes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amy Reents

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Why they chose this property

This is the only rental property that is adjacent to the Afton Alps Ski Area. It is a perfect winter vacation or staycation. Great all four seasons with many beautiful St. Croix Valley treasures near by.

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