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Root River Retreat

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A living room with a television displaying streaming services, a framed picture of a lighthouse, a clock, and a bed in the background.
A kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and clock on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and two wall mirrors.
A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, a bedside lamp, and a wooden chair.
A wooden desk with a basket, a framed artwork, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Root River
Sleeps 5•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Preston, MN
  • Place, Root River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayo Civic Center
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Number of living rooms

About this property

Root River Retreat

Newly renovated lower level in the heart of Preston. 2 bedrooms, living area with private entrance.TV/Netflix. Fridge, microwave,coffee pot and toaster. Garage for bikes, snowmobiles!

Perfect for wedding guests,&concert goers. So much to see and do in SE Minnesota! Biking,Fishing,Hiking and Golf. Lanesboro is 6 miles away. Across the street from Branding Iron Supper Club. Feel free to use garage space for bikes as well. Forestville State Park 15 mn away!Perfect for snowmobiling with a heated garage you are welcome to use. I really try to be accommodating, so message me with any last minute reservations and I will see if Ican make it work!

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3397041vb
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 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

Preston

Preston is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park and Root River, while Lanesboro Historical Museum and Commonweal Theatre Company are cultural highlights.
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Preston, MN

What's nearby

  • Root River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Niagara Cave - 20 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Apache Mall - 38 min drive - 67.0 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 43 min drive - 70.8 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪B&B Olympic Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Branding Iron Supper Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Dog Paddle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Bottom Saloon - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Root River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Root River Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Root River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Root River Retreat located?

Situated in Preston, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Root River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Old Barn Resort Course and Forestville Mystery Cave State Park. Sylvan Park and Lanesboro Historical Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Root River Retreat was a very comfortable place to stay. From the welcoming of homebaked cookies to the comfort of the couch and bed, this place was a great home base for our visit with family in SE Minnesota. Great location and convenient to find. Parking was easy with a dedicated driveway space. Garage to store things if needed during your stay. Kitchenette had enough for us to function well. Would stay again and would recommend for others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was clearly available and accessible, but was not intrusive. While the space is compact, it had what we needed and lots of space to store my bike while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Driveway parking, no steps, 2 nice bedrooms; no kitchen sink, use bathroom sink to get water, nice coffee maker with water supply and coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It felt like home away from home! Extremely comfortable and clean with all the extras to make for a welcoming stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location was great and very accommodating. We brought our family for a weekend away, and the host was kind, communicative, and provided nice touches. We would absolutely stay again, if provided the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely stay! Super cozy, clean & the bedding was so comfortable. Loved the extra garage space. We were well taken care of! Would stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was very central to the areas we wanted to visit. The vacation apartment was well appointed and suited our needs perfectly. My friend and I would highly recommend the Root River Retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2025
Thanks so much for staying and your kind review! Return anytime:) Thanks again! Lori
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This place was comfortable ans easily accessible for fiding and parking. Be aware that there is no kitchen. They have a small fridge and a microwave in the living room. Also a few dishes and silverware. If you are planning to eat out, it works. It has a super big TV, with free movies on all the apps. The beds are comfy. You can adjust the heat to your liking. And there is plenty of outdoor fun to be had.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

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

Great location

Nice place and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was clean and the property owner was very nice and easy to work with! Very nice neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Price was a big part! Affordable, everything we needed for deer camp! Definitely coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Great beds. Good communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great location near root river trail

Nice place, good location. Lori was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

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

Perfect for Bicyclists

Clean, comfortable (great mattresses/pillows), safe, 2 bedroom, garage. Close to Root River beautiful paved bicycle/hiking trail and good restaurants/shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2025
Thank you for you kind review! Glad you all were comfortable! Return anytime! Lori
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Lovely Get Away

This was the perfect location for us to enjoy the areas offerings - biking, shopping, parade (in nearby Harmony), etc. We appreciated the simple check-in, welcoming atmosphere (complete with cookies), and clean and beautifully decorated space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Thank you Karen for your nice review:) I’m so happy you both enjoyed yourself. You are welcome back anytime . You were great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Clean, quiet, and comfortable!

We had a great stay. The listing was accurate and served us well for our stay. Lori was an excellent communicator. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Very Nice Place!

We were needing a place to stay in the area for business. This place was the only thing available at the time and ended up being a great place to stay. The Host was very easy to work with and very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2023
Thank you for you kind review! I’m glad you were comfortable. Please come back anytime, you were wonderful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Great space and location

My wife and visited for a weekend of exploring the area. This was a great home base for car and bicycle based trips. Space itself is great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review! You were wonderful guests and are welcome back anytime! Fall is a beautiful time in the area :) Lori
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect. It was nice to have a smart TV. Lori kept us informed about how to reach her if needed. Check in was easy. Thank you Lori.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2025
Thanks for the kind review! You were wonderful, return anytime! Thanks again- Lori
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

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

Awesome!

I came to the area for biking, it was very hot and coming back here was so nice and relaxing! Located in a quiet neighborhood, close to anything you would need. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
Thanks Jody :) So glad your place was cool and comfy! You were a great guest, hope you get back to Preston soon ! Thanks again for the kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becca W.

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

Long Family Weekend

The neighborhood was quiet and great location to visit the many attractions in the area. We went to Lanesboro & Mystery Cave, and this was the perfect middle location. We ate lunch at B&B Bowling and it was great! Highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2024
Thank you! I really agree- such a beautiful area :) So glad you guys had a wonderful time ! Stay again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Fishing trip

Very accommodating and flexible with quiet atmosphere. Definitely will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 March 2024
Thank you! You were wonderful guests. Please return anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn W.

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

Driftless Area Motorcycle Visit

This VRBO was a wonderful retreat while we where in the area motorcycling. Our host, Lori, even allowed us to park our motorcycles in the garage to protect them overnight from the weather. We would certainly stay with Lori again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

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

Great location!

The space was clean, well appointed, and close to lots of things to do. Lori was very communicative and provided great instructions on accessing the property. It went very smoothly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2023
Thanks Meredith for staying:) So glad you all had a nice time ! You were great guests. Hope you make in back to the Preston /Lanseboro area soon!

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