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Martha's Place

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with cushions, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island.
A bed with a white comforter and pillows, a dark throw blanket, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A two-story house with a porch, a chimney, and a garden with plants and a pathway.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a stone pillar.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Altura, MN
  • Place, Whitewater River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mayo Civic Center
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Apache Mall
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Martha's Place

This cabin is conveniently located right next to the city park, 3 Bar and Grills. 1 mile to Whitewater State Park and just 15 minutes to put your boat in the Mississippi River. Lots of beautiful scenery to hike, bike, walk the trails, fishing in natural streams and climb the Elba Fire Tower for some sights to see! Great for hunting of all kinds or just to get away for a while. Completely remodeled inside and out. Modern amenities and a little old school flare.
The space
This unique little old style house will make you feel like you are deep in the woods, yet when you walk outside you're right downtown.
Guest access
Two stall private driveway to park on with Front door and Patio access.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3486185vb
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
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

About the area

Elba

Altura is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Whitewater State Park, while Jon Hassler Theater and Minnesota Marine Art Museum are cultural highlights.
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Map
Altura, MN

What's nearby

  • Whitewater River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rochester Recreation Center - 32 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 33 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Apache Mall - 34 min drive - 66.2 km
  • Winona State University - 34 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mauer Brothers Tavern and Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whitewater Wines - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beavers Brew Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Elba House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tilly's Tavern - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Martha's Place pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Martha's Place?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Martha's Place?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Martha's Place?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Martha's Place located?

Situated in Altura, this cabin is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Whitewater River and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Whitewater State Park. Carley State Park and Jon Hassler Theater are also within 12 miles (20 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. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynndelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleased with this comfortable stay in the small town of Elba. We were so close to Whitewater State Park and were able to wind down after a full day at the the park singing karaoke at a family owned diner in town. It was a lovely time and the accomodations were perfect to meet our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betty E.

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

Perfect location

Great central location for our activities of fishing, hiking and shopping local greenhouses.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

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

Great weekend getaway!

Loved the space. Perfect for large families.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

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

Lodging

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
For a small town the price is very high! The stairs are absolutely wicked which made it impossible for 2 of our party to sleep on a bed, the 2 couches were used. The rest of house was very accommodating and welcoming! Loved the idea of allowing pets and the supplies/toys there were available, while we did not have a pet with us, very nice option.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Will book again!

This cozy and specious VRBO was even better than expected. Love the coziness, cleanliness, ammenities, and gracious host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you so much!!!! Come back anytime!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is the perfect location and the host is extremely attentive and gave very clear instructions for everything. We had a fantastic time and are planning on returning! Thank you for everything!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamison P.

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

Peaceful getaway

Very relazing in a peaceful area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jarod F.

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

Beautiful cabin

Great location, quiet neighbors and plenty of room to walk the dogs. Great host, answers any questions quickly and is very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hero h.

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

Get little cabin

Great little cabin in a quiet little town. Hospitality was very warm and welcoming. Cozy cabin off the beaten path.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clarice B.

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

Quiet hideaway

Martha’s Place was fully equipped, very clean, and provided a great escape for our vacation. The neighborhood was quiet and the area was scenic and had opportunities for walking and hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danie W.

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

It was excellent

The cabin overall was really good looking, a place to chill and play games it was relaxing and we all loved it the beds were comfortable, we were very happy with the cabin to celebrate my birthday
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Elba

Awesome place and location. Decorated so cute
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BONNIE F.

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

Such an amazing gem!!

Comfortable beds and pillows, open living area and kitchen, lovely decor, clean...exceeded all expectations! The host is also a gem, answered all inquiries and was so kind. STAY HERE!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Bonnie you are the sweetest!! Thank you!!! You took amazing care of the house and we would love you to come stay again!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living and kitchen space large and comfortable. Large fridge was nice. One Bathroom is small, needed to schedule rotation to be event-ready. Bedrooms didn’t have place to have good access to suitcases / bags.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

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

December weekend at Martha's

Martha's place was a wonderful place for our group of 4 adults while visiting family in the area. Clean! Warm and cozy with plenty of room to gather for meals and to be social. Great that we could bring our fur babies along. The grand kids came to visit and enjoyed snacks at the breakfast bar and playing at the park next to the house. We will definitely stay at Martha's place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

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

Peaceful Elba setting

3 places to eat and drink just across the street, Tree lined streets and Military appreciation park was next to the property. The house had an open kitchen-dining room with comfortable couches in the living room. Three bedrooms meet the sleeping needs for the 5 of us. Only one bath worked out- no lingering.We enjoyed the trails and cool swimming beach at nearby White Water State park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Great Thanksgiving Getaway

The family booked Martha's Place to visit my oldest son that is working nearby during Thanksgiving. We were looking for a nice quiet place with character, and this place worked out perfect. Uniquely decorated and nestled in hills near Whitewater State Park. Kitchen appliances were very nice, and the family room had plenty of space for 6 adults. We had concerns about only having one bathroom, but it really wasn't an issue. We all agreed that we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was excellent! We took our puppy on vacation for the first time and this was an great option for us! We loved the little town of Elba, everyone was wonderful to work with! When we were not at the house lounging, we were hikeing and fishing! The house was welcoming and clean! Our only set back was we didnt have cellphone service to look up the instructions when we got here! Luckily the bars in town have free wifi! Otherwise we had a wonderful time! Thank you Danielle!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tina s.

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

Weekend of fishing, family and fun

My husband, mother and father-in-law, daughters & a couple friends enjoyed a weekend at Martha's Place. The house was clean and ready for us. The kitchen is well equipped to cook meals. We grilled and had a campfire. I forgot marshmallow roasting sticks. I messaged Danielle and she immediately told me where to find them. So we enjoyed Smores, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

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

Friend and family reunion

This was a wonderful property set in the bluffs near Whitewater State Park. It is near a variety of places to visit, including the WhitewaterState Park, Perrot Sate Park in Wisconsin,Winona, Lake Pepin to name a few. The home was very well stocked. We primarily cooked our own food which was easy as the kitchen had the things you needed.The host was very kind-(she left a wonderful dessert for our stay) All 4 of us completely enjoyed our time there and plan to come back in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

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

Hunting Staycation

If I could give a million stars, I would! We went so the husbands could hunt, and the wives enjoy a cozy house with the little ones. It was just what we needed for a sweet getaway! The beds were very comfortable, along with pillows! House was stocked with anything you could think of. The house was even decorated for Christmas, which we loved getting to celebrate the holidays with friends and family! Everyone in town was so generous and kind. The clerks at the gas station let us know that there was a Santa/Christmas celebration for all! We loved that we were invited to join in. The restaurant/bars next door were so convenient as well! There was a park next door, but unfortunately it was too cold to play. Last, we brought our two dogs and Danielle was so sweet and left treats for them (us as well!) I hope we are fortunate enough to come stay again sometime soon! Book now - you won’t regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 December 2024
Jillian, thank you so much for the wonderful review! It really means the world to me! Please come back anytime you would like, we would love to have you stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space for family stay, loved being close to the state park, well supplied kitchen for cooking!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annika D.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tina s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Danielle Callahan

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Originally from Nebraska, I moved to Minnesota in 2006 and have called this home ever since! I love the scenery and the multitude of places to explore and see. The amount of outdoor activities are endless here and it's why I fell in love with Minnesota!

Why they chose this property

I stumbled across this little town by chance and I am so glad I did! My husband and I found this property and saw a diamond in the rough. Everyone in this small town makes you feel like a big deal! We couldn't have picked a better option to make our vacation rental debut!

What makes this property unique

You won't find too many locations that make you feel like you are out in the woods but still be right in the middle of all the action the town has to offer! The house was built in 1873 and still with some originality of it's structure and details, there have been some modifications that make it up to "date" but not to lose that charm!

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