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Bluff View Guest House

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
Golf

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Whalan, MN
  • Root River
    15 min walk
  • Spud Boy's Diner
    1 min walk
  • Winona Station
    50 min drive
  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    64 min drive

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About the area

Lanesboro

Located in Lanesboro, this vacation home is a 2-minute drive from Root River and 8 minutes from Commonweal Theatre Company. .This vacation home is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Lanesboro Arts Center and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Lanesboro Historical Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Root River - 15 min walk
  • Commonweal Theatre Company - 8 min drive
  • Lanesboro Arts Center - 8 min drive
  • Lanesboro Historical Museum - 8 min drive
  • Forestville Mystery Cave State Park - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Court Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burdey's Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sylvan Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old Barn Resort - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Pedal Pushers Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bluff View Guest House


This modern rental home provides privacy and comfort, with central air and fans. It includes two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds, along with a large great room, with a queen size memory foam mattress and a gas fireplace, plus a complete kitchen with dishes and dishwasher. The master bedroom has a walkout balcony; and, there's a 12'X20' deck, with grill, off the kitchen. Stepping down there's a decorative patio, with chimnea, which also provides a secluded, scenic view to enjoy the company of family and friends.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. The vacation home has a memory foam bed. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features hiking/biking trails nearby and rafting nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

L. Johnson

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bluff View Guest House Whalan
Bluff View Guest Whalan
Bluff View Lanesboro
Bluff View Guest House Lanesboro
Bluff View Guest House Private vacation home
Bluff View Guest House Private vacation home Lanesboro
Bluff View House Lanesboro
Bluff View Guest House Lanesboro
Bluff View Guest House Private vacation home
Bluff View Guest House Private vacation home Lanesboro

Bluff View Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TERRY H., Bloomington, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing place, close to bike trail
Was a very comfortable setting. Well furnished. Close to bike trail. Great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect house for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved easy access to the root river bike trail - and the pie shop!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
bluff house
biking and beautiful country
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bikers’ Retreat
Located in the middle of the Root River bike trail, it’s a perfect location to go biking in either direction. And having the shed for locking up bikes was ideal. Quiet, peaceful little town offering an amazing pie shop a block from the rental property. The house was well equipped (except for towels- make sure to bring your own bath and hand towels). We loved the back deck and patio space for dining, hanging out, and for drying our wet clothes after a fun afternoon of tubing down the Root River.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bluff View
The house is very clean and comfortable. The deck was awesome, spacious and no bugs. Owner was very kind. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Basecamp for a weekend in Lanesboro
This house is great for a small family. We had 2 couples so the bed situation (1 queen, 2 twins) was weird, but we made it work. It's well kept, owners communicated well. We saw a play in Lanesboro, went to some breweries and restaurants, visited a bluegrass festival, and did a good bit of fishing. Pretty great weekend getaway overall.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house just off the trail
This place was just as advertised — large and inviting. Conveniently located right by the trail that leads directly to Lanesboro (and elsewhere). And Linda was a great, responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful
Easy booking and check in and excellent accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girlfriends getaway
We had a wonderful time away with girlfriends. The place was gorgeous, meticulous, comforting homey, and a beautiful setting, a small, quaint town, outside of Lanesboro and Rushford, a sweet retreat in the fall the hostess personalized the trip by welcoming us in person, couldn’t have been better
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Close to trails, not one complaint
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet small town. Close to bike trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrie Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic experience!! Plan to go back!
We enjoyed the house so much! Very clean! Everything you need is supplied, you do need to bring your own bathroom towels which was no problem Great location to bike trail. (1 +block) Close to pie shop in Whalen Close to Lanesboro, easy bike ride Absolutely the most beautiful back patio & deck❤️ The highlight of our trip was the fireflies both nights we sat outside. Easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trail
Stayed there to bike the trail. Great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl Lyndes S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Enjoyed the deck and proximity to bike trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem of a location!
Great location in a small town with super nice people! Loved the house, outdoor patios, and the shed for the bikes! Ideal parking in the front and right around the corner from the pie shop! Trail is right up the block. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Wonderfully clean and quiet. Great hospitality and details.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Blake L., Lakemoor,IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Solid option for area
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in an excellent location
This property was clean with modern appliances, nicely furnished, and comfortable. The owner, Linda, was very friendly and accommodating. The location is perfect, being just a block from the Root River Trail. Whalen is less than 5 miles from Lanesboro and is much quieter, and sits about in the middle of what I consider to be the best stretch of the trail (the Harmony-Preston Trail connector to the west and Peterson on the to the east). I stayed in this property as a solo cyclist, but it would comfortably house a couple with two children. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Rex M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, close to the trail, however....
They did not provide towels. This area is a bunch of small towns, so we had to go 10 miles away and bought towels at a dollar store to get us by. This is a first for me and I've stayed at several VRBOs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and comfort
We were looking for a clean, comfortable home, close to the Root River Trail for several days of bicycling. The Guest House was perfect. We could easily bike into Lanesboro for a meal or take a longer ride to explore other trail towns. Linda was very responsive and welcoming. Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd A., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay in Whalan
We love the location. Right next to the bike trail and famous pie shop. The interior of the house is basic and could use some upgrades, but we know what we're getting into since we stayed there before. The deck and lower fire pit area are very nice. It's a good value for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

JOANN S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet
We enjoyed the deck. Easy check in and friendly owners.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whalen quaint! House Comfortable! Bike Trails Excellent!
Covid-19 has changed the face of everything and The Bluff View Guest House in the quaint town of Whalan provided a wonderful, safe getaway for my friend and I! It's a block away from the bike trail that takes you either 4.7 miles into Lanesboro or 14 miles to Rushford. The Pie Shop in Whalan is amazing but was closed due to Covid-19. Treasures on the Trail was a fun find as well as visiting Amish Farms in the countryside!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O., Ramsey

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The property is nice and has everything you need. A great location for the biking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020