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Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV.
A residential area with houses, a grassy lawn, and trees with autumn leaves.
A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a small front yard.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table with benches, a refrigerator, and a clock on the wall.
A bedroom with a wooden floor, a red and black checkered bedspread, a Christmas tree, a dresser, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Root River
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails

Step away from the crowds in this quiet, quaint town of Preston located in Fillmore County. This VRBO is only blocks away from the Town Center with a nice Grocery store. It is also walking distance to the Bowling Alley with a bar and grill. You will feel safe in this small town living and there are no traffic lights in the town. It is located 3 blocks from the Root River and Bike Trails, that goes through other small towns. Preston is know as Minnesota’s Trout Capitol. It has a 9 - hole fishing course. It also has a Public Swimming pool costing $5.00 per person. Lanesboro is a 15 minute drive which has shopping, Live Theatre, and a Fish Hatchery. Harmony is about a 10 minute drive and known for its Amish tours.

“Root Haven” is family oriented. There are 3 bed rooms and a play room with a closet full of games for you and your children. This home is comfortable and ready for your visit.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do have a pack & play in the play room closet
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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
Please wash dishes before leaving.
Make sure windows are closed at check out.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4000117vb
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 deadlock

About the area

Preston

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

What's nearby

  • Root River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Niagara Cave - 19 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Apache Mall - 39 min drive - 67.7 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 43 min drive - 71.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪B&B Olympic Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪High Court Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Branding Iron Supper Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Dog Paddle - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lots of charm and only blocks away from the Root River and Bike trails 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 Sylvan Park. Lanesboro Historical Museum and Lanesboro Arts Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, organized, quiet location, host was accessible via messaging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place comfy bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zac R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great house in a great location to take advantage of all that the area has to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brenda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and liked the procimity to trout fishing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for fishermen and bike riders. So many bike trails with great views and such great flylfishing. Such a pretty town and other cute towns nearby. Beds were very comfortable and I have a bad back. You may even get to see eagles. On our float trips we saw three eagles nests and several eagles.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Wow, I want to see an Eagles nest! That’s really neat! We hope to have you back again Doug.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cecilia h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location and clean, spacious house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

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

Cute little place! Very clean. Great location. Would stay here again!

Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2024
Thank you Laurie for taking the time to give your thoughts. It is very much appreciated!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zac R.

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

Great Memorial Weekend Stay

Had a great time here with my family of 5, including twin toddlers. Plenty of space and even had a children's play room stocked with toys that the kids loved!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
You and your family were a pleasure to have! You seem like such a nice family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was spacious, comfortable, and clean. Perfect for our stay. Pauline was very communicative and a helpful host. Well stocked with towels and blankets. Kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2025
Thank you Dori, we couldn’t have asked for better guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great place to stag

Nice, cozy home, great location- close to bike trails and Lanesboro is a fun town to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2024
Thank you for your review Julie!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Great area with lots to do close by.

We had a great stay at Pauline's place. The kitchen was well stocked with the essentials and there was a good amount of DVDs, games, chess board, fire pit and more. It was just he 2 of us and the upstairs kings size bed was very comfortable! We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Parker J.

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

Trip for Father’s Day

Overall great experience, the house is close to everything, downtown Preston and the root river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Father’s Day is a great thing to celebrate!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patti R.

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

Trip to Preston

House was clean and very charming. Worked out well for our stay in Preston to visit family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean! Cute and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Charming and centrally located

We enjoyed our holiday weekend stay in this comfortable, charming home that is centrally located to Lanesboro area activities. Exceptionally clean and tidy and had everything we needed for a long stay. Activities we especially enjoyed were Mystery Cave State Park and Estelle’s Eatery in Harmony. Highly recommend to those visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
You were such a delight to work with Michelle!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for what we needed. We were in the area for biking and Preston has access to great trails. The house was very clean and well organized. It has vintage furniture that we liked and it is nicely decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for anyone who likes to bike or fish. A very quaint town with a great deli!! We were fisherman and had three great days of fishing local waters. Nearby restaurants--favorite was in Harmony--a cute town 10 miles away--Estelle's. This small home fit our needs very well. Planning on returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! No problems with anything. Cute place with everything you need. Awesome setting in a quaint little town with SO MUCH to do!! We were in town for a family wedding so definitely coming back when we have more free time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay, really appreciated the proximity to all sorts of fun family activities - we did the Mystery Cave Scenic Tour, our own Amish country driving tour (courtesy of the host supplied map), biked a ton, went to the community pool, did a few of the "nine hole" fishing spots in Preston (stop by Curt's and/or Driftless Flying Fishing for tips), and went for a tube float down the Root River with Root River Outfitters. House was clean, well supplied and in a great location. Host was very responsive and helpful. Excellent family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thank you! What a nice family to host! Couldn’t ask for better guests!! Great communication and left the house tidy! Thank you again Elizabeth!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

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

Clean and Cozy

The house was great, very clean and well styled. Pauline included all the essentials for a successful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2024
Thank you for your review! You were great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

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

Very cozy comfortable home.

Very nice property conveniently located close to many local attractions. We've loved the bicycle trails, Preston and Lanesboro and found very friendly folks everywhere we went. We'll be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2024
Judy, thanks for staying with us, we would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Mother’s Day Weekend

The four adults were pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness and comfort of the property! The neighbors were nice. The back yard was spacious and had all the comforts of home. Easy location to get to the bike trail. You couldn’t ask for a better place! We are hoping to be back with other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were looking for a place at the last minute to spend a weekend in the Lanesboro area for some quality fall gravel bike rides. This little house in Preston was perfect for us. Very comfortable and an easy (and scenic) drive to Lanesboro for biking and access to the great restaurants there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Britt M.

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

Wedding weekend

Everything about our stay was great! We were in town for a wedding. Cute and cozy house with plenty of space and super conveniently located. Nothing I would change!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2024
Thank you for your review Britt!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bob S.

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

Guys trout fishing getaway.

Great. Just one bathroom took some patience, but worked out just fine. Beds were. So comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Pauline

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My husband is retired from the USAF. Now we love hosting our cozy house in Preston. It’s such a relaxing place with lots of outdoor fun too.

Why they chose this property

We like that there is a bowling alley and on Sundays bowling is just a dollar a game. The food is good at the bar grill there too. The Grocery store is walking distance and has everything you would want to have including a bakery and coffee. We like going to Harmony and taking the Amish tour. You can meet the Amish and see the culture they live in.

What makes this property unique

We made sure that the beds are very comfortable. There is a variety of DVD’s at the end of the day to watch a movie. It is a 1950 updated house, but still has the charm. It is a quiet neighborhood.

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