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The Guest House Alexandria MN

Family-friendly farm stay in Alexandria

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Private kitchen
Exterior
Exterior detail
Lobby
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$313
avg per night

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Geneva Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
The current price is NZ$313
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About the area

Alexandria

Alexandria is home to this farm stay. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Grande Wildlife Management Area and Lake Carlos State Park, while Kensington Runestone and Douglas County Historical Society are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Erickson's Petting Zoo. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Kensington Runestone - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Geneva Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Big Ole Viking Statue - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 17 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 18 min drive - 16.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Papa Murphy's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Guest House Alexandria MN

The Guest House Alexandria MN. Charming farmhouse with 4 bedrooms and WiFi, AC in delightful Alexandria. Replace the hustle and bustle of everyday life with a stay in our farmhouse-style home in the heart of the West Central lakes area. Our home is a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort offering a base from which to launch year-round adventure, exploration, family visits, business ventures or to simply relax, restore and recharge.

ON SITE MANAGER lives in the third floor apartment and is always ready to assist you during your stay. The entrance is SHARED with the manager but interaction is minimal.

Our home is nestled into the countryside with virgin timber on 2 sides, providing natures sights and sounds from sunrise to sunset. With this as the background, we offer the use of a fire pit, nature walking areas, tetherball, a plethora of other outdoor games, as well as furnished deck with ramp.

Your rental includes a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, a spacious dining room and a cozy living room area with TV on the main floor. The TV has a fire stick and a DVD player. You can bring your own streaming device. Yes, groceries can be delivered ahead of time to make you stay stress-free. Whatever the purpose of your visit, the welcome mat is out, and we are already preparing for your visit.

Imagine being just a short drive of less than 10 miles away from several unique attractions, such as the two public beaches (Lake Le Homme Dieu and Rotary Beach), Geneva Golf Course, The Crooked Willow Event Center, Public lake access for Lake Geneva, Carlos Creek Winery, Legacy of the Lakes Museum, Shopping in downtown Alexandria and Osakis, and so much more! These attractions are nearby and easily accessible, making your stay more enjoyable.

We are a smoke-free home and maintain a clean, cozy, and welcoming ambiance with its charming farmhouse-style decor. Your stay at The Guest House Alexandria MN is funding the Titus II, Inc ministry and the future "Pathway through the Bible Park", currently in the initial planning stages.

NOTE: This is a farm home surrounded by farmland and woods. Bugs, small woodland animals, and natural elements are part of your experience.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 22
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guest House Alexandria MN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Guest House Alexandria MN?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Guest House Alexandria MN?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Guest House Alexandria MN located?

Located in Alexandria, this family-friendly farm stay is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Geneva Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Erickson's Petting Zoo. Casey’s Amusement Park and Kensington Runestone are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Guest House Alexandria MN Reviews

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. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great location and excellent set up for multigenerational family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property worked wonderful for a family reunion where 3 generations could cook and eat together, play games both inside and outside and comfortably rest with plenty of beds and bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a wedding and everything went good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

Positive Experience

Great accommodations and communication with property manager. Love the house!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher M.

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

Amazing stay

The property and host were both amazing. Being just ten minutes from alexandria was great. We will definitely be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kati E.

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

Golf Group

We loved the area and how easy it was to get to restaurants & golf courses. Mary was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer

We were in town for a funeral and needed a place for 6 adults. The 3 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms was perfect. There's one bedroom on the main floor and 3 upstairs. It is an older, sometimes creaky farm house, but it was VERY clean and the kitchen was stocked with everything you could ever need for cooking. There's a nice deck and side yard, too. Our teen kids enjoyed the tether ball. It was in a perfect location for us - close to Carlos, Nelson, Osakis and Alexandria. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maria L.

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

Cozy family getaway!

Mary was a very kind host. She lives on the top floor but let me know ahead of time when she would be coming or going. I was here with my family of 6 as we just needed a place to stay for a night traveling home. The home was so adorable and had coffee/tea available in the kitchen, Bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and included extra pillows, bathroom essentials, and extra towels. We enjoyed our tea on the main porch of the house in the morning. My only note is the highway was very noisy at night so be aware of that if you are looking for a quiet neighborhood. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Shannon O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Onsite property manager accesses their space through the rental

The house itself is great - both clean and comfortable. However, the property manager lives onsite (which is mentioned in the ad). However, it was not made clear that the property manager needs to pass through the rental unit in order to access her space. This was not communicated to us until the morning of check in. This should be made clear in the description of the property. Also, the house serves as a Christian retreat center. While I don’t have any issues with a Christian retreat center - it would have been easy for the property manager to minimize some of the overt Christian messaging. There were Christian books/magazines in every bedroom, donation request forms in the kitchen, and a HUGE cross in the front yard. If the Christian messaging is to remain - it should also be made clear in the description of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our family!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Property owner was great to work with and we’ll be back. Very clean!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was phenomenal. Table was big enough for us all to eat and play card on. Beds were comfy, bathrooms clean with plenty of towels. Kitchen was nice and big for us to sit at while others cooked. If there was one thing to pick on I would say the kitchen drawers and cabinets need a spring cleaning. We throughly enjoyed ourselves and will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Trent L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location
Clean and comfortable - yet annoying requirement to purchase insurance (59/night) or put down 1500 deposit. Further, I missed host does indeed occupy the third level of the house and shares entry points, stairs, and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very homey old farm house with comfortable beds and a large kitchen with three sinks. We enjoyed our stay and Mary was delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is charming and offers everything one might need. It was somewhat elusive to locate in the dark, so I would suggest leaving a light on for guests would make it easier; there's plenty of space for parking. There are stairs leading to the second floor where 3 of the bedrooms are located. Overall, the home is spacious and comfortable. Mary, the landlord lives on the 3rd floor but you wouldn't know it; the only contact we had with her was once as she was leaving; she shares the primary entrance to the home, but she is pleasant and nonintrusive. The beds were very comfortable with plenty of extra pillows and blankets. There is a TV set in the main area, but not sure what programming it offers. (I didn't see this mentioned in the ad, so perhaps this is something that would improve the listing.) Overall, this home was a welcome comfort after a long day on the lake and suited our needs perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our family stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

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

Conveniently Located

We had a great time. It’s conveniently located right on the highway. All the activities we chose to do were easily accessible. The property owner (Mary) lives on the 3rd floor and she was very helpful and attentive. It was nice to have her available, and we’re happy to have met her. It is a large plot of land for children to play. Outdoor games are included with the rental (yard yatze, yard jenga, corn hole, tether ball, etc.). The mown part of the yard was plenty big for us.The inside was nice and clean. Very spacious for a family of 9. Indoor games are included (like monopoly). There is one TV in the living room (I initially thought that would be hard for me because I have a TV in my room at home, but it was a nice break to be able to lay in bed and read). Travel sizes of soap, toothpaste, lotion, shampoo are included in each bathroom - there were even complementary toothbrushes if we forgot ours. Dishes and lots of food staples are available. Suggestions: 1. The property is several acres. Having a mown path around some of it would give guests a path to take walks. 2. Upstairs hall lights are always on for safety reasons. It would be nice to be able to dim them because light leaks in around the edges of the bedroom doors. 3. To drown out noise from the highway, perhaps install some noise muffling curtains in the bedrooms (we used a white noise app, and it worked out perfectly, so not a big deal). We were very happy with the property and would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house was well stocked, plenty of towels, paper products, soaps and anything else you would need kitchen wise (with the exception of a wine opener or wine glasses). It was mostly clean however when I looked up I noticed quite a bit of dust/cobwebs on higher up light fixtures and doorframes and there was a charging station in the living room that was covered in smudges. This might sound nitpicky but as someone who used to clean for a living I notice these things. The house was very spacious and the beds were comfortable. I believe it’s noted in the listing now and in other reviews but the owner lives on the third floor and uses the same entrance to come and go however we only saw her twice during our stay and weren’t bothered by it at all.My main issue with the listing accuracy is that it says things like “nestled in the woods” “tranquil farmhouse” that gives the impression that this house is tucked back in a quiet area and this is definitely not the case. It’s literally right next to a busy county road and most of our stay it was too noisy to enjoy time outside or even hear eachother talk. Also some of our guests said they could hear road noise from their bedrooms at night. One last note would be that there is overt Christian messaging and decor throughout the house. If this makes you uncomfortable I would skip it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Plenty of room for our family of 11. This place had comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, and fun kid toys for our little girls! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona P.

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

You barely need to pack

This place has literally everything you need. The guest house accommodated our large family comfortably and had all the cooking needs you could possibly think of. There were plenty of towels, beds, showers, pillows, extra blankets… you name it. Mary was a generous host, and her home felt like we were visiting family. Would consider staying again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Girls getaway

We had a very enjoyable time. The VRBO was great, we had lake time and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David s.

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

Love this house

House was very clean, and had everything we needed. We were allowed to check in early to get ready for a wedding which was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Nice place

We were 3 different families staying at the home for 1 night, total of 8 people. Everyone had their own bed and happy with the set up. Kitchen was very well stocked, cozy and Mary was very responsive to any questions/concerns.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this property during our sons wedding at a venue less than 3 miles away. It was perfect to accommodate our family including small children. Clean and roomy. Mary gave us her schedule so I was aware of times she would be coming and going. Would rent here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Farmhouse

Beautifully remodeled. It’s has the squeaky floor old charm.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025