Located in Lanesboro, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Commonweal Theatre Company and Lanesboro Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lanesboro Arts Center and Houston Nature Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Forestville Mystery Cave State Park - 30 min drive - 42.0 km
St. Mary's University of Minnesota - 40 min drive - 68.7 km
Winona State University - 41 min drive - 69.8 km
Luther College - 46 min drive - 81.9 km
Getting around
Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
High Court Pub - 6 min drive
Juniper's - 6 min drive
Pedal Pushers Cafe - 6 min drive
Root River Saloon - 6 min drive
Burdey's Cafe - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming, 2 BR/2 Bath home on the Root River Bike Trail in Whalan pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming, 2 BR/2 Bath home on the Root River Bike Trail in Whalan?
As of 10 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming, 2 BR/2 Bath home on the Root River Bike Trail in Whalan on 16 May 2027 start from NZ$992, 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 Charming, 2 BR/2 Bath home on the Root River Bike Trail in Whalan?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming, 2 BR/2 Bath home on the Root River Bike Trail in Whalan?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming, 2 BR/2 Bath home on the Root River Bike Trail in Whalan?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming, 2 BR/2 Bath home on the Root River Bike Trail in Whalan located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Root River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Commonweal Theatre Company and Lanesboro Arts Center. Lanesboro Historical Museum and Sylvan Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We enjoyed our stay at the Cyclin Inn. It is homey, the beds are comfortable, and everything was clean. It's also located in a cute little town that is close to Lanesboro and feet from the bike trail. Communication with the owner was excellent, the price was reasonable, and I would be happy to stay there again sometime.
We loved this property! We've stayed at several properties in the area of the Root River Trail and this one was by far the cleanest, most convenient, and most comfortable. I wish the jets on the whirlpool tub were working, but maybe they will be next time! Also really appreciated the well- equipped kitchen.
We enjoyed our stay. It was a quiet location, a comfortable cottage. Things to know: getting the lockbox open can be a struggle. There is no dishwasher. There are two bathrooms as stated, but both on the main level, not close to the second bedroom which is upstairs.
Property is right next to the bike trail with a central location for Root River Trail. It appears the owner lives in the property and leaves when she has guests. This is an older home that is clean. Beds were comfortable.
perfect location adjacent to the Root River bike trail and close to Aroma Pie Shop and local gift shops. We really enjoyed the solitude and the porch with chairs and swing. Everything was clean and in good working condition. Upstairs queen bed was comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with supplies.
This home is a perfect location for Bicycling pie loving individuals. With lovely wildlife of owls, dear, and horses on the property. All in view from a relaxing porch swing. A very fun location.
The location is beyond wonderful! It's at the end of a road and it faces the path. There are two horses on one side and a secluded patio on the other. Sit out front and watch cyclists and horses. The ride to Lanesboro is 4.5 miles of beautiful, interesting scenery. If you are spending time in that house and not outside, you are not vacationing properly.
We really wanted to love this place, part of a birthday gift vacation to our two adult daughters. However, by 2am, 4 hours after our arrival, we determined we had to pack up everything to drive an additional 2 hours to get to a hotel with sufficient refrigerator space (because the VRBO fridge was at 60 degrees; hundreds of dollars of food supplies were in danger of spoilage and were eventually lost). Also, the strong odor of mildew was so strong our adult daughters were having an allergic reaction of headaches and nausea. We couldn’t stay any longer. In addition, we had to throw away a used, slightly bloodied flossing pick left on the kitchen counter and the thermostat was unresponsive after 2 hours to get below 75 degrees or decrease the high humidity. We were thankful when the host apologized, admitting that the flossing stick must have been hers. She agreed to give us a refund for the 5 days we had booked. But hours later she sent another message, refusing the refund and called us liars who probably lie to lots of people.I don’t know which is worse, losing our vacation and all the money we invested in it, or being accused of lying (although we have photos showing mildew, the refrigerator thermometer and stained furniture). I can’t explain her changed story. All I know is we have a 5-star guest rating and if we were trying to defraud her, we chose a very painful and ineffective way to do it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2026
I am baffled as to what transpired that evening. While it is clear to me that they were looking for a way to get reimbursed for their lodging that they spent a couple of hours in. Then their plans changed.
My initial response to them, was “I am sorry that happened, and I am out of town, and when I get back into town, “IF” the refrigerator is not working, I will refund your money. I was back in town the very next day and went straight to the refrigerator. I opened the freezer first, still ice in the trays, good, ice in a plastic bag, still in cube form, good, and I opened the refrigerator door, and there my thermometer, is showing 34 degrees. Perfect. What happened? The fridge does not heal itself or does it? They clearly pulled the thermometer out of the fridge, set it on the counter, and waited for the temperature to hit 60 degrees and took that picture.
It was 68 degrees in the house (birr) with all of the lights on from the night before. They complained that the air did not work efficiently, (they had the window open as seen in the picture), it was 85 during the day, with humidity. So, you are correct that the air is slow with the windows open and it being extremely humid out/hot out. I generally leave the house at 73 degrees and people adjust it down or up when they get there. Just like you would do in a hotel.
The house did not/does not smell of mold. They said that the girls had headaches from the mold in the back of the house, but they slept in the front of the house? They even took a picture of the windowsill, yes it had dust on it. with a few sprinkles of water. YES the house is on a dirt road, and obviously someone had the window open when it rained, hardly a condition of mold.
The scrape in the ceiling in the master bedroom… Yes, I had a piece of exercise equipment that when I tried to move it out, it kissed the ceiling. The scrape marks have been painted over, but still you can see where this incidence happened, as there is a popcorn ceiling.
There is the stained chair IN THE PORCH. Yes, I have tried to clean it, but those stains have persisted. I love this chair, it is great for siting on in the sunny mornings drinking coffee. Yes, it is still there, It is a love affair I will have to deal with.
Oh, I almost forgot… my dental pic that must of fell off my purse when I was leaving. Bloody? I use dental pics regularly and I know it was not bloody. Yet another fabrication. Yes, I get it, gross that I dropped it on the floor on my way out and I will try and be more careful.
This is a beautiful home, that is clean and well cared for. Come see for yourself.
We live in a busy city and appreciated the quiet surroundings. Unfortunately the clock in the living room chimes every 15 minutes. When we're on vacation we appreciate not knowing the time as we had no schedule. We found the clock disruptive and affected our sleep.The owner likes antiques. The dresser in the main bedroom has a musty, old smell and I had some issues with my asthma. We should have brought our own towels. The ones provided were old and only 2 bath towels and not enough wash cloths for a 5 day stay. We had to find areas to hang the towels to dry to be used again.