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Prairie View Cottage! Just completed private and cozy country retreat.
Cottage in Janesville with kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Minnesota State University
- Place, Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato
- Place, Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Prairie View Cottage! Just completed private and cozy country retreat.
Big skies, sunsets and 360 degrees of privacy and prairie views. Cozy, comfy and completely remodeled two-bedroom one bath home just 25 minutes from Mankato, 10 minutes to America's Glory Barn (aka JR's Barn) and 20 minutes to wedding/conference venues in Waseca.
All new inside and out with open floor plan from kitchen to dining to living spaces. Squeaky clean private bedrooms and bath, plus a Tempur-Pedic queen mattress in the sleeper sofa. Enjoy the big backyard with no neighbors in sight. Brand new two-level furnished deck just added in August 2025. Enjoy the sunrises from the deck and sunsets from the great room or hang out in the attached garage for sheltered and casual connections to the vast outdoor spaces.
The Backyard Bar and Grill in Pemberton (6 miles) is a local favorite for food and fun and the Indian Island Winery hosts live weekend entertainment just 11 miles down quiet country roads. Or take a leisurely drive (or walk) around Mott Lake wildlife area (less than 1 mile) or take in the pastoral views from country lanes along Bull Run Creek just a mile north.
Less than half-hour drive to Mankato, Waseca, Mapleton, Janesville, New Richland, Wells, Waldorf, and St. Clair.
All new inside and out with open floor plan from kitchen to dining to living spaces. Squeaky clean private bedrooms and bath, plus a Tempur-Pedic queen mattress in the sleeper sofa. Enjoy the big backyard with no neighbors in sight. Brand new two-level furnished deck just added in August 2025. Enjoy the sunrises from the deck and sunsets from the great room or hang out in the attached garage for sheltered and casual connections to the vast outdoor spaces.
The Backyard Bar and Grill in Pemberton (6 miles) is a local favorite for food and fun and the Indian Island Winery hosts live weekend entertainment just 11 miles down quiet country roads. Or take a leisurely drive (or walk) around Mott Lake wildlife area (less than 1 mile) or take in the pastoral views from country lanes along Bull Run Creek just a mile north.
Less than half-hour drive to Mankato, Waseca, Mapleton, Janesville, New Richland, Wells, Waldorf, and St. Clair.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Janesville
Located in Janesville, this cottage is in a rural area. Indian Island Winery and Waseca Lakeside Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loon Lake Park and Sakatah Lake State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blakeslee Stadium or Taylor Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Janesville, MN
What's nearby
- Loon Lake Park - 27 min drive - 34.5 km
- Minnesota State University - 35 min drive - 46.6 km
- Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 36 min drive - 47.7 km
- Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 38 min drive - 49.5 km
- Mount Kato Ski Area - 39 min drive - 51.2 km
Restaurants
- Backyard Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
- Jamie's Pub - 10 min drive
- Hwy 30 Bar - 8 min drive
- Hitchin Post Restaurant - 2 min drive
- Mancave Bar - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Scott and Anne
Welcome! Anne and Scott have recently given the Prairie View Cottage a complete overhaul and we are ready to share it with folks who visit the area. This is our first venture in the short-term rental world, and we hope that you find everything you need and as listed.
Why they chose this property
Our VRBO is on the farm that has been in our family since 1886. It was my Grandparents' retirement home as they transitioned away from the busy day-to-day chores on the farmyard.
What makes this property unique
You can enjoy the privacy of wide-open spaces with views in every direction. This is a rural property with opportunities for entertainment in the yard or within a half hour in any direction. Mankato is a 25-minute drive. You can also explore the charming farm landscape that is right in the neighborhood. Wedding venues, wineries and watering holes are also nearby!
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