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Luxury + History next to US Bank Stadium. Private Sauna + Courtyard + Rooftop.

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Gather around the dramatic floor-to-ceiling fireplace.
A sprawling courtyard, surrounded by gated walls, gives you privacy in the city
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The perfect location next to US Bank Stadium in the heart of the Mill District.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near U.S. Bank Stadium
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Place, U.S. Bank Stadium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Guthrie Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Armory
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Guest Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 3

1 Queen Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

Studio Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest 2&3 Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Primary

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

Studio Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Luxury + History next to US Bank Stadium. Private Sauna + Courtyard + Rooftop.

Step out of the heart of the city and into the unforgettable gated courtyard where a Blacksmith Shop from 1890 blends industrial features, modern tech, Hygge design and a large Finnish Sauna.

HYGGE: Scandinavian art of creating the perfect conditions that lead to cozy and memorable moments.

Gather around the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace to connect, relax and experience the lodge-like feeling in the middle of downtown.

Have a coffee on the roof deck and dining area as the sun rises over the Minneapolis skyline or a cocktail as the sun sets behind the Viking ship of neighboring US Bank Stadium.

The forge studio has a 96-inch TV for watching films or sports, and three of the four bedrooms have their own TVs all signed into HBO, Netflix, Apple TV, Peacock and Paramount+. All you have to do it watch.

The chef’s built gourmet kitchen has Wolf stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, prep station, wine fridge and high-end cookware to make and serve gourmet meals.

Blacksmith House uses noise and occupancy monitoring software to enforce a maximum limit of 10 guests at all times.

For any event over 10 people, please reach out for approval + event fee.

We look forward to ensuring your stay is unforgettable.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
Anything over 10 guests requires approval/fee
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pets allowed with fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
9 max overnight guests. No more than 10 people at the property at any time. Enforced via occupancy monitoring software.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR407741
Property # 3931384vb
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: 40
Note from host: Anything over 10 guests requires approval/fee
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

About the area

Minneapolis

Downtown Minneapolis, a neighbourhood in Minneapolis, is home to this holiday home. Nicollet Mall and Mall of America are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Minnesota State Fairgrounds and Nickelodeon Universe. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at U.S. Bank Stadium or Target Field.
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What's nearby

  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Guthrie Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Armory - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nicollet Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Metrodome Station - 8 min walk
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 11 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪EAGLE MPLS - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vikings Longhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crooked Pint Ale House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chloe by Vincent - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury + History next to US Bank Stadium. Private Sauna + Courtyard + Rooftop. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Luxury + History next to US Bank Stadium. Private Sauna + Courtyard + Rooftop.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury + History next to US Bank Stadium. Private Sauna + Courtyard + Rooftop.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury + History next to US Bank Stadium. Private Sauna + Courtyard + Rooftop.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury + History next to US Bank Stadium. Private Sauna + Courtyard + Rooftop. located?

Located in Downtown Minneapolis, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mississippi River, U.S. Bank Stadium and The Armory. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Nicollet Mall are also within 15 minutes. Metrodome Station is 8 minutes by foot and Cedar - Riverside Station is 10 minutes.

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. 18 out of 18 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd time at this amazing location - and each time it's been a WOW experience. The added addition of the sauna was truly special. That's how this place feels... so unique, so memorable. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing, unique property with a fantastic host! Nate was very easy to work with and provided everything we needed for our stay. The place had a really cool Vibe and interesting architecture. And you can’t beat the location! We will be back for another visit, that is for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2025
Thanks for the kind words and the easy stay. Come back next year! Thanks again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caese C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in this truly unique home! The architecture, decor, and comfortable amenities made it an unforgettable weekend. The location was perfect for our couples trip. Also, Nate was a welcoming and responsive host. We will return for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2025
We hope you and your group return. Sauna is being installed next week!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly exceptional property
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Thanks Joe. Hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karoline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVED this property! What an amazing cozy home- and so close to the stadium! We stayed here over Christmas and loved the huge wood burning fireplace and table and kitchen that could easily accommodate us all. Nate was an amazing host- even helping us with some special requests and quickly responding to an issue. We couldn’t be more pleased! And on game day we walked such a short distance to the stadium. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2025
We loved having you. Really appreciate the stay and the respect to the property - you and your family are welcome anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Well appointed, very comfortable and Nate is a terrific host. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were there for the Vikings game and it could not have been a more perfect location! You are literally a 5 minute walk to US Bank Stadium. Great, unique house that was perfect for our group of seven. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! Super accommodating host. This home needs to be seen to be believed!! It was a very unique and inspiring place to stay during our week in MPLS. “Attention to detail” is an understatement. We hope to get a chance to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2025
You’re welcome back anytime! Sauna coming shortly!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had the pleasure of hosting a small group at this incredible space, and it was WOW from moment one! From the unique and varied gathering spaces, to the outdoor patio (just wait til you walk up the stairs!), to the courtyard, to the gourmet kitchen and spacious bedrooms - it was level 10 all the way through.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 November 2025
Thank you Sally. Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Great experience

The stay was great, we had zero issues. The host was great with communication. I recommend this historic, very cool property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful weekend at this beautiful location! Our family was visiting from Vietnam, Duluth, Minneapolis, and Pennsylvania. The weather, location, and views were perfect. Nate was wonderful and so accommodating. Highlights were the stunning kitchen and the rooftop with the solo stove. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for our daughter’s wedding and this house was perfect for the bride and her bridesmaids to get ready. It was also a great backdrop for first look photos. The groomsmen took photo on the roof top with the stadium as a backdrop. The master was perfect for the bride to dress. Everything about this house was uniquely perfect!The house was well stocked. The beds are comfortable and the bath towels are large and fluffy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! This was the perfect location for our multigenerational Vikings football getaway weekend! The property exceeded our expectations and we loved walking to get food, coffee and head to the US Bank Stadium on Sunday. This unique rental had so much room for everyone to spread out and enjoy our time. We had sports going to the TV downstairs and a fire in the fireplace upstairs. Our children battled out their uncle in multiple games of chess and I was grateful the house was stocked with coffee. We would highly recommend this property in downtown Minneapolis for any group!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

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

Excellent!

Visited with a group of family members going to a Viking game. Our choice to stay at this house could have been more spot on! It made our trip! House is extremely unique. An experience in and of itself. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2024
Thanks again Andrew. Doing some renovations- come back to check ‘em out. Open door to your group.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Unique one of a kind Historic Property!

Unique one of the kind property which provided a very memorable stay for us! Custom inside and out with many arches, elaborate staircases, a massive fireplace and stained glass and hand crafted iron work throughout this renovated gated home in downtown Minneapolis! The Kitchen and Bathrooms (love the Bath towels!) were well furnished with modern convenances and the beds were very comfortable. Less than a 10 minute walk to coffee shops, restaurant's and US Bank Stadium! Note: For those with grandparents the steps up to the roof top deck are very steep
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur E.

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

Just Remarkable

This house is absolutely incredible. Beautiful and unique inside and out. Amazing location being right downtown (and actually only two blocks to an entrance to the skyways/tunnels that you can walk through in Minneapolis so you don't have to be outside). It's a block and half away from Trader Joe's if you need groceries/supplies. Nearly across the street from the stadium (we watched concertgoers heading into The Weeknd concert). There were five of us (one couple and three other guys) and the spacing of the bedrooms was great. The kitchen/common room was so cool. We spent all of our time there (or on the rooftop deck). Check-in was super easy. And most importantly, Nate was incredibly communicative and accommodating. We were trying to figure out how to host a big event (16 people) and he was excellent in helping us determine what would fit us best. He was always quick to message us back and we got a message the second day we were there asking if we needed anything or if he could be of any additional help. Excellent service! We will definitely be renting this house again when we're back in Minneapolis. Loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2025
Appreciate the review and come back - we're installing a sauna!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad E.

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

Wonderful downtown Minneapolis home

We had a family reunion here and went to a Vikings game. This is a perfect home for a stay in downtown Minneapolis. 5 minute walk to US Bank stadium, 2 minutes to Gold Medal park and restaurants on Washington Ave. The home is so unique with artistic touches everywhere you look. The ironwork is amazing. There is a living room with large fireplace for gathering, a large dining table next to the gourmet kitchen which has bar seating. The kitchen has everything you could want and all high end. The rooftop patio is great for grilling and informal dining as well as sitting around the wood burning fire pit. And on game day…what a show! We really enjoyed the light modern studio with game table and large screen TV. All bedrooms are nicely appointed and have access to or en suite bathrooms. Nate is a great host and immediately responds to questions. Access and checkout were a breeze. Can’t recommend highly enough if you want to be downtown and walk/Uber to everything Minneapolis has to offer
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2024
Thanks for the review Brad. We hope you come back next year, we’re constantly renovating and adding new features.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

One-of-a-kind location, first-rate host

This stunning property was the perfect place for our family to gather in Minneapolis for an extended college graduation weekend. We were thrilled to find such a spacious home so close to everything we needed in the city, with off-street parking, enough bedrooms for family coming in from three states, and—especially—a kitchen and dining area so we could spend time together in a relaxed setting. But the photos didn't prepare us for how the combination of this historic structure's wonderful old bones, the more recent additions of stunning metalwork and architectural features, and the current, superbly curated amenities and decor all come together to make a space that's just so easy to be in. There's plenty of common space—including a kitchen large enough for multiple people to help with food prep at once—as well as numerous bedrooms and quiet corners to retreat to when you want to read or rest alone. The gated courtyard with trees, two stairways to the rooftop deck, a book collection to swoon over, a working fireplace for chilly days, all made it an unforgettable place to catch up with family members we had missed!Nate was a great help in our planning. His communication was always very prompt, responsive, and kind. The house guide he shared for check-in was clear and understandable—a real gift for tired travelers.The whole family (19–82 years old) hasn't stopped talking about how much they loved being here together. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Appreciate the kind review Jennifer. Please come back - installing a sauna this summer!

About the host

Hosted by Nate Virnig

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Born and raised in downtown Minneapolis, I’ve spent the past 20 years in NYC and LA. My work and personal travel has taken me to some of the best boutique hotels and short-term rentals in the world. Our goal is to give you a similar experience.

Why they chose this property

The area (off Washington Ave and literally neighboring US Bank Stadium) is thriving. Filled with bars, restaurants and coffee shops.

30 sec walk to US Bank Stadium
2 blocks to Mississippi/ Stone Arch Bridge
FRGMT Coffee Shop across the alley
1 min walk to Starbucks
Hundreds of restaurants with 2 miles.

What makes this property unique

A 130 year old Blacksmith Shop that’s been creatively rehabbed multiple times, filled with cozy and luxury furniture and a roaring floor to ceiling fireplace all while being right next to a new NFL stadium in the heart of downtown is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Whether you want a truly VIP Vikings tailgate with multiple private areas 50 yards from the field, or your own estate next door to a concert or play at the Guthrie, a quiet weekend around the fire, catered dinner (just ask) or a base to walk to all of downtown Minneapolis this property is for you.

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