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Summit Avenue Luxe Retreat

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9274.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Saint Paul, MN
  • Place, Macalester College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of St. Thomas
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Allianz Field
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Summit Avenue Luxe Retreat

Step into timeless elegance at this historic Tudor Revival/Twenties Villa on prestigious Summit Avenue. Designed for grand entertaining, this stunning 2.5-story home seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern comforts. The elegant great room, featuring exquisite architectural details, flows effortlessly into a formal dining room adorned with French doors and a fireplace. Unwind in the master suite, soak in the natural light from the sunroom with its private balcony, or create culinary delights in the chef’s kitchen. Outside, a serene private backyard with a deck and lush garden offers a perfect retreat.

Nestled in the heart of St. Paul’s most iconic neighborhood, this home is just steps from Grand Avenue’s vibrant restaurants, boutiques, and cafés. With stadiums and top dining destinations only minutes away, you’ll experience the best the city has to offer—all within walking distance.

The space
• Includes a private garage for your convenience
• Licensed short-term rental (License #20200002344)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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, birthday parties, weddings
Events ok w/ approval. Additional fees applied.
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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 and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Just a reminder that check-out is at 11:00 AM. If you plan to check out earlier, please let me know, this helps me get a head start on cleaning and ensures the unit is ready for the next guests.
Garbage & Recycling: Please take out your garbage and recycling, the bins are located to the right when you walk out to the alley. Towels & Linens: Place used towels and linens in the laundry room.
Before you leave, please make sure all lights and air conditioners/heaters are turned off, and that all doors are locked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Check-in after 4 pm and check-out by 11am.
Please be advised that no parties are permitted. Events and small gatherings may be allowed with prior approval, and there will be additional fees
Only the number of people on your reservation are allowed at the house. If there are more, you will be required to leave immediately without refunds.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Events ok w/ approval. Additional fees applied.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 20200002344

About the area

St. Paul

Macalester - Groveland, a neighbourhood in St. Paul, is home to this holiday home. Grand Casino Arena and Target Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Minnesota State Fairgrounds and Nickelodeon Universe. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Huntington Bank Stadium or U.S. Bank Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Macalester College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of St. Thomas - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Allianz Field - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Concordia University-St. Paul - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Twin City Model Railroad Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Fairview Avenue Station - 3 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 6 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪GusGus - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Luminary Coffee House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pauly’s - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dunn Bros Coffee - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Summit Avenue Luxe Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Summit Avenue Luxe Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summit Avenue Luxe Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summit Avenue Luxe Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summit Avenue Luxe Retreat located?

Located in Macalester - Groveland, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Macalester College and Mississippi River. University of St. Thomas and Concordia University-St. Paul are also within 2 miles (3 km). Fairview Avenue Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. Parking was a little tricky with bigger vehicles in the alley but we figured it out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding house; great location to the university, great space for a family and great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in great location, clean and compy. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and lovely neighborhood. Host communicated clearly and made the stay very easy and enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful and immaculate home situated walking distance from St Thomas University. It was perfect for our family gathering and met every need we had during our stay. Our host’s decor and sense of style was appreciated by our group!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot on Summit Ave!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home close to University of St. Thomas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Very convenient access to nearby amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend in St. Paul and am so grateful that we were able to experience Summit ave. Crissy was an amazing host and very responsive to all communication. Her home is a true gem, thank you for the opportunity to enjoy a historic treasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita S.

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

Great location

Great location and lots of space. Home is in beautiful historic area. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property in a prime location on Summit Ave in St Paul. It is close to food, activities, and a number of universities. The house is well decorated and spacious. It was perfect for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Lovely home made for lovely trip

This home had everything we were looking for: spacious rooms, a fantastic kitchen, and a host who was dedicated to making our stay special. The decor and appointments were lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

What an amazing home to have stayed in!!

This was Incredibly lovely home to stay in and our host was so lovely and accommodating and welcoming! We all had such a fun and easy experience in this home and I’m so happy we stayed there! Our host was such a joy to work with and couldn’t have been an easier process. Clean and professional and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Outstanding-perfect for getting ready on Wedding Day

Excellent property and decor. Nice kitchen. Location convenient to the Cathedral. We stayed here the night prior to our daughter’s wedding. On Wedding Day, we had hair and makeup for 4. The photographer loved the mansion. Did not get to use the garden but it was beautiful. Crissy was the perfect host. Went above and beyond to respond to all last minute questions. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

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

Wonderful property and host

The house is absolutely gorgeous inside and out. I appreciated the blending of the classic Summit house and modern conveniences like opening the garage door from my phone. Crissy was super helpful and very available for questions both before and during our stay. We had an excellent stay and would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

evelyn b.

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

Service and communication

The service and communication was superb. I had a specialized reason to use a vrbo and she was all over it, Communication was on point and the neighborhood is a wonderful stretch of beautiful homes and fun shops and places to eat. It filled all my needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Annual teacher getaway

We had a wonderful stay in this charming house on Summit Avenue. The house was very comfortable for our group of six. We enjoyed the beautiful furnishings, comfortable beds, and backyard patio and gardens. The owner was very responsive and quickly answered any questions we had. The location is superb. We especially enjoyed the proximity to the Mississippi River walking trail. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

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

Vintage Charm

A slice of Americana. Located on the most beautiful avenue in America. Old style home, tastefully renovated for comfort, practicality and style. Classy! Convenient to airport and everything else in the Twin Cities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

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

Felt like coming home.

We used to live on this street, and came back for a wedding. It felt like coming home. Very beautiful and comfortable. The owner lives at the property and vacates when it is rented. She treated us like personal guests and was very present for questions. This is a lovely historic home.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Wonderful, cozy and stylish home!

Very impressed with the overall quality of the home, loved the “old meets new” classy and stylish decor. Chrissy was extremely responsive and answered all my questions! Would totally come back, on a very beautiful street and close to the bike/run trail. St Paul is a cozy get-away vibe. You will love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin F.

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

LUXURY at the right price

We were looking for a nice place for a four day stay over Thnksgiving and found this. Location is terrific in the middle of St Paul near the Freeway and a 13 minute drive to the airport. The house is even more lovely than the pictures with impeccable decor, lots of space to hang out, a modern kitchen with all of the amenities. The master bedroom is large with an en suite bathroom, and all of the rooms look nice. A 2 car garage, nice back yard in season, and easy parking. Communication with the owner was excellent. We are thinking about renting again in the spring. While not inexpensive, it still gives value considering the quality of the home, location, and easy to work with the owner. A+ in my book.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Loved

I used to go to St Thomas and always dreamed of living in a house on Summit so to be able to come back with my two teens on a weekend in the twin cities and find 3 days in a house on Summit that almost instantly made me feel at home…was really special. The garage parking and back yard and entry to the house was so nice and easy to use. Then we got to experience the house which I found to be not just beautiful and amazing but clean and with details that show a cool vibe set in this stunning home. I can’t stop thinking about the front entryway floor of all things :) the front bathroom is gorgeous and I will literally go on forever about details of a home with history on an avenue with history and the care and love obviously put into it. I was supposed to be in London this week but couldn’t go because of fires at Heathrow and finding this house on Vrbo to stay in after deciding to take the kids to St. Paul to retain some fun on a disappointing spring break let down made me wonder if I had a better experience in a more beautiful place than London?? :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

November in St. Paul

What worked - the house is a lovely old mansion in a great area. The gathering areas were large and comfortable. The kitchen has very high-end appliances, although no microwave. This meant that snacking on left-overs from dinners out necessitated use of the oven or stove. There was a small counter-top oven. What didn't work - the top-floor bedroom and bathroom were so cold that they were unusable, even after we asked the owner if we could turn the heat up. So that meant we really only had 2 showers for 6 people. While we understand that this is the owner's primary residence, there was so much of her personal stuff everywhere it was uncomfortable. The room that was an homage to her son's athletic career left no room to hang any of our things, or set a cup on the bedside tables. The refrigerator had her food in it with instructions not to eat it. It was just kind of weird. We are a respectful group, but we felt like we were intruding. Overall, the owner was very nice and accommodating, but there is a big difference between letting people stay in your house, and renting it out as a VRBO.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Crissy Kochendorfer

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I'm a mother, friend and stylist. Who has a passion for traveling, decorating, and gardening. I enjoy bringing people together and entertaining. I love holidays and everyday in between.

Why they chose this property

Amazing location! Enjoy a relaxing stay in this clean, cozy, historical Saint Paul home. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms. Located on Summit Avenue, which is known for being the longest avenue of Victorian homes in the country, having several historic houses, churches, synagogues, and schools. Just a few blocks from St. Thomas University and Macalester College. Park your car on the street or in the garage and head out to see all Saint Paul has to offer! Just a short walk to many shops, a movie theater, and restaurants, as well as the Mississippi River. Great walking/running trails along the river. In the summer, downtown Saint Paul has a great farmers' market on weekends.
In town for a wedding? It's a great spot for a wedding party or small rehearsal dinner. In town for a college graduation? It's a great spot for a small gathering. (There is an extra fee for parties.) Our home sleeps 9 people comfortably. One bedroom has a king-size bed, and the other two have queen beds, one has a twin, and the last one has a full-size bed. Take a warm bath in the old-fashioned bathtub. Whip up some yummy meals in our fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances & a Wolf gas range. The dining room seats 8. The living room has a big TV with cable and Netflix. We have on-site laundry—a lovely backyard with a table and chairs.
There is a Weber grill in the backyard as well. You are less than 15 minutes from the airport and the Mall of America. Why not take in a Twins game or see the new Guthrie Theater, which is architecturally breathtaking. Maybe your goal is to see the place where Mary Tyler Moore threw her hat into the air. From here, your options are limitless. We hope that during your stay, you create many fun and precious memories, and that you'll revisit us year after year. Our home is clean, comfortable, and charming. We are close by and can be easily reached if you need anything else during your stay. We want your experience to be pleasant.

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