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Country setting close to the cities

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A spacious living room with a large wooden dining table, a pool table, and a ceiling fan.
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A single-story house with a gravel driveway and a well-maintained lawn.
A two-story house with a covered patio area, a small outdoor seating arrangement, and a white staircase leading to a balcony.
A landscaped outdoor area with a stone pathway, a grassy lawn, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Elko New Market, MN
  • Place, Elko Speedway & Drive-in Theater
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Vermillion River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Boulder Pointe Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room - This is NOT a queen bed, but rather a queen-size air mattress.

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Elko New Market

Located in Elko New Market, this holiday home is in a rural area. Murphy-Hanrahan Park Reserve and Vermillion River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lakeville Area Arts Center and Hedge Maze. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Elko Speedway & Drive-in Theater or Skoglund Athletic Center.
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Elko New Market, MN

What's nearby

  • Elko Speedway & Drive-in Theater - 7 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Vermillion River - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Boulder Pointe Golf Club - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Cleary Lake Dog Park - 9 min drive - 14.5 km
  • CreeksBend Golf Course - 11 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gary's Supper Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Albertas Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ranchero Supper Club - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country setting close to the cities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Country setting close to the cities?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country setting close to the cities on 25 April 2027 start from NZ$402, 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 Country setting close to the cities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country setting close to the cities?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country setting close to the cities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country setting close to the cities located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Vermillion River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Elko Speedway & Drive-in Theater and Boulder Pointe Golf Club. Cleary Lake Dog Park and CreeksBend Golf Course 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 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and have room to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean, easy to find, very peaceful, and not too far away from the cities. There was lots of room for the 4 of us (3 adults and 1 child). I recommend this place 100% if you want peace and quiet after a long day in the cities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2026
Joshua was the kind of guest every host hopes for. He was courteous, respectful of the home, and communicated promptly. We highly recommend him and would love to host him again.”
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The price was amazing for this property. Fantastic deal for the money. Place was clean and comfortable. Lots of nice extras like candy, fruit, and bottled water. If you are going to stay here, there a few things you should be aware of. You do have to walk through the yard to the back of the house to get to the entrance. Also the second bed was described as a futon, but it was actually an inflatable air mattress. Overall we had a great stay, and I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2026
Thank you for your kind review and for pointing out improvements to our description of our property. We do describe how you enter the guest space in the property description, perhaps you missed it? There was no way to indicate an air mattress option on the VRBO site so we chose the closest option. We did update the additional sleeping spaces as you suggested in hopes this will help future guests. Thanks again and God bless.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay!
Stayed 56 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Mostly used the place for area to sleep and golfed nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

This was our second time staying with Karen, and we love this home! It is cozy, comfortable, and has all of the accommodations we need to have a great stay while visiting family. We would recommend, and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Place

I very much enjoyed my stay here. The setting is beautiful - everything as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful & quiet stay

Very clean and beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

A nice place to stay, the bed was harder than we were used to but other than that I would recommend this place to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommend

I’ve stayed here several times and it has always been clean, welcoming and very comfortable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location, out in the country. Beautiful setting. Lovely back yard where we watched the leaves change colors.Our host, Karen, was so very responsive. In addition, because of our longer stay, Karen was so helpful in responding to our requests.Cleary Lake Park nearby was a great spot for afternoon walks. A brand new Walmart is 15 minutes away. Easy access to 35W and lots of shopping options.Highly recommend!
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 December 2025
It was an absolute pleasure hosting this couple while awaiting the completion of their new home. From the moment they arrived, they were considerate and respectful, treating our property as if it were their own. Their communication was prompt and clear, making coordination effortless. We are thrilled to have been a part of their transitional journey. Wishing them all the best in their beautiful new home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So many comforts and conveniences of home! Never underestimate the value of a well placed night light! Or a cozy polar fleece throw! Lovely setting! Helpful , responsive host!
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, cozy, home and great value

Cozy, comfortable stay in the lower portion of the host home. Lovely kitchen area, bathroom , and living area with privacy of its own entrance and exit.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wedding

In for a wedding. Location was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location just outside of the busy city!!

This is a great place to stay just outside of the busy city. The owner provided all of the amenities including coffee and tea options and a nice little gift basket filled with fruit and other goodies. The only complaint that we have is that the bed was a little hard for our liking but everything else was very nice. Loved the arcade games and pool table!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant

Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful stay

Karen's house is a wonderful property, clean, well maintained and stocked. It left nothing to be desired, especially since after arriving I found a nice welcome present in form of a fruit basket with additional treats in the kitchen. Located in a beautiful setting it was perfect for where I wanted to go during my stay. The peaceful surroundings allowed me to reflect and relax. I certainly appreciated the hospitality and will stay there again when the opportunity arises.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pleasant place

This is a nice place and very peaceful. The only challenge is getting around to the back side of the house. There was no snow on the ground when we went but this could be slippery in the winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As advertised

This is a great walk-out basement apartment that has a kitchen, dining room, den/game area, bathroom, and bedroom. It was a little noisy during the first day (Saturday), but I messaged the owner and the problem resolved. I will definitely book this again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2024
Thank you for the kind review. Yes, moving scaffolding to paint can be a bit noisy. DIY project at its finest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Stay in the Country

Karen's home in the country was the perfect place to stay while we visited family for Thanksgiving. Check-in was easy. We had a place to park in the front of the house and an easy-to-use private entrance in the back. The full kitchen stocked with tea and coffee allowed us to eat a good breakfast in the morning. At night, we watched TV on the couch in front of the fireplace and had a comfortable bed to sleep in. The bedroom had a big closet with hangers provided and had extra sheets, blankets, and towels already stocked. We did play a few rounds of Ms. Pac-man and Galaga on the arcade machine, but we did not have time to play pool. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious and clean

My husband and I needed temporary lodging as we waited for the closing of our new home in a nearby location. This location worked great for us. It was very clean and had lots of room to hold our car load of possessions we arrived with. It was very quiet in the neighborhood with low traffic. We arrived in March, so we found the fireplace very cosy and helpful in the evenings. I also appreciated the well stocked and roomy kitchen with full size fridge. Our host was also very helpful, coming home during the day from work to help us work out how to use the vacuum. My only caution for those who consider renting is to remember that this is a basement apartment and light sleepers will need to take into account that the upstairs residents are up for work during weekdays. This was no problem for us, but for those light sleepers who want to sleep in, it may be a problem to hear others up and walking around.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Listing needs more details

The hostess was very nice, but there a couple of things that ought to be added to description. Location of entry door is unclear. You park on the driveway, then have to walk on the lawn to go halfway around the house to find it, so it makes carrying luggage difficult. I think renters should be made aware of this ahead of time. I was on crutches, so very difficult for me. Also, this is a Christian home and definitely needs to be mentioned in listing, because on the walls of rental are several scriptures that have been painted on, a huge painting/drawing of a bleeding Christ on the cross, and an an actual small cross with the figure of Christ on it. I know there are many who would be fine with this, but there are also many who would not; it just needs to be noted in listing. If we had known, we would not have booked there. We were uncomfortable with it, and added to the difficulty of access for me on crutches, we cancelled our stay and went to a hotel. The hostess graciously requested a refund for a part of our stay, which she did not have to do, so we are thankful for that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Our VRBO listing shows pictures of the guest entrance and also Christian pictures on the wall. The image the guest is referring to is Calvary by the artist Octavio Ocampo who produces compelling, masterfully composed images using optical illusions. The welcome email that is sent 3 days in advance also states the guest entrance is on the south side of our home and that the guest may access it either to the east on the lawn with a slight incline or to the west with steps from our deck. With the guest on crutches, we believe she should have contacted us in advance to make sure that our home could accommodate her. We will take our guest's advice and make sure to mention in our listing that our home is a Christian home although we thought it would be clear in the pictures. May God bless you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An ideal home away from home while visiting family nearby! Thank you, Karen!
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2026
Carolyn is an exceptional guest, and we’ve had the pleasure of hosting her multiple times at our VRBO. She treats our home with the utmost care, communicates promptly and clearly, and is always considerate of our house rules. We would gladly welcome Carolyn back anytime and highly recommend her to any host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We used this as our home base for a 4 day event at St. Olaf. It was about a 20 minute drive. The family really enjoyed the pool table. Great Stay. Tu :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs. Johnson’s attention to detail is incredible! She thinks of and makes improvements that I don’t even think of until I see how nice she made it! Like blackout curtains in the bedroom, frosted windows under the porch and a nice print behind the kitchen sink! Excellent midwestern hospitality!
Stayed 33 nights in May 2026
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