A stunning dining room is handsomely decorated and has sliding glass doors that lead to the porch. Enjoy delicious meals at a large table that seats eight comfortably. The living room has large windows which let in brilliant light and a gorgeous view. Relax on the couch and catch a movie on the large screen TV, or cozy up in the corner by the window. A full kitchen has a gas burning stove, a kitchen island with bar seating for five and plenty of counter space for meal prep. You’ll absolutely love cooking here!
Just off the dining room, the library awaits you. Choose from a myriad of genres and enjoy a good read and a cup of coffee - locally roasted and provided with our compliments. Just across the way is the office - good luck getting work done with that view! Down the hall are two bedrooms, a Queen and a King, the latter which has direct access to the porch and the backyard. The main floor bathroom has twin sinks, a spacious shower, and a soaking clawfoot tub.
The upper level hosts a full bath and three more bedrooms, 2 Queen and one Full, each with their own view. The lower level entertainment room has a projector for epic movie nights.
Outdoors you’ll find Adirondack chairs facing the water, a table for porch dining, a fire pit for roasting marshmallows, and a beautiful gazebo. Take the steps down to the shoreline and dip your toes in Saint Alban’s Bay. This property does not have dock access.
Bayside Escape is a luxurious getaway only 40 minutes from the Twin Cities. Book your stay and make memories that will last a lifetime!
*House Features*
5 bedrooms
-1 King, 3 Queen, 1 Full
2 bathrooms
-Both with tubs and showers
Large kitchen with gas stove
Kitchen island with bar seating
Dining room table for 8
Living room with large screen TV
Office with desks
Rocking chair
Library sitting room
Lower level entertainment room with projector and sofa
Wrap around porch with patio furniture
Firepit with four chairs
Gazebo with picnic table
Parking
Garage fits 1 car
Driveway fits 3-4 cars
2 Additional spots at the bottom of the driveway
*Local Area Info*
10 minute walk to downtown Excelsior
Kayak/Paddle Board Rentals
Bicycle Rentals
Boat Rentals (including Electric Boats)
Excelsior Brewing Company
Nail Salon and Barber Shop
Red Bench Bakery
Lago Tacos
Unique shopping
... and more!
*HOUSE RULES*
• All guests must be over the age of 25, unless part of a family unit. Verification may be required.
• All check-ins are contactless! To provide this service, we require a selfie of you holding your ID to verify your identity prior to check-in. No exception.
• Bookings made within 10 days of arrival will require additional credit card documentation.
• Our Rental Agreement must be signed prior to arrival. This will require your email address. Please inquire about the terms and conditions prior to booking. More info can be found on the Minnestay website, under Guest Services - Rental Policies.
• Minnestay uses a third-party to screen the identity and check criminal databases for all guests in order to confirm a reservation. Guests will be required to complete the screening by responding to an email sent by the third-party. Complete terms regarding guest screening can be found on the Safely website, under Terms.
• No smoking inside of the home.
• This property may have a noise monitoring device on the interior of the home. Additional noise monitoring devices may be located in gathering spaces on the exterior of the home, as well.
• No events - This home is designed for families and responsible adults. Restrictions include, but are not limited to: Weddings and wedding celebrations, bachelorette/bachelor gatherings, and reunions.
• No pets allowed!
• Please respect the home and clean up after yourself!
• Quiet Hours: 10PM-7AM. We love our neighbors!! Please be respectful of the permanent residents on either side of this property.
• Direct bookings or other online booking sources may be subject to a 3% cancellation fee.
Deviation from these rules can result in an eviction from the premises with no refund, as stated in the signed rental agreement.
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Accommodations
- Meals: Catering Available
- Dedicated Work Space
- Other: Staff
- Other: Private Chef
- Other: Massage
- Other: Concierge
- Other: Chauffeur
- Other: Car Available
- Meals: Guest Furnish Own
Attractions
- Marina
- Museums
- Playground
- Pond
- Rec Center
- Restaurants
- Synagogues
- Winery Tours
- Live Theater
- Library
- Arboretum
- Autumn Foliage
- Bay
- Botanical Garden
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Forests
- Health Beauty Spa
Car
- Recommended
Entertainment
- Television
- Games
- Books
Essentials
- Kitchen
- Laptop Friendly
- Living Room
- Parking
- Private Entrance
- Private Living Room
- Shampoo
- Towels
- Washer
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Hot Water
- Air Conditioning
- Bed Linens
- Dryer
- Essentials
- Extra Pillows & Blankets
- Game Room
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Hangers
- Heating
Facility
- Free Parking
- Laundry
Family
- Childrens Book & Toys
- Bathtub
Featured Deals
- Current Specials
Home Safety
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Fire Extinguisher
- First Aid Kit
- Smoke Detector
- Contactless Check-in Available
- Cleaning Procedure
Kitchen
- Toaster
- Coffee Grinder
- Kettle
- Wine Glasses
- Stove
- Spices
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Basics
- Dishes & Silverware
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Room
Leisure
- Paddle Boating
- Antiquing
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Eco Tourism
- Horseback Riding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Walking
- Sledding
- Outlet Shopping
- Shopping
- Scenic Drives
- Photography
- Sight Seeing
Local
- Tourist Attractions
- Massage Therapist
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Groceries
- Medical Services
- Hospital
Location
- Lake View
- Lake Front
- Waterfront
- Water View
Logistics
- Long Term Stays Allowed
Outdoor
- Lanai Gazebo Covered
- Patio or Balcony
- Garden or Backyard
- Deck Patio Uncovered
- BBQ Area
- Balcony
Sports
- Sailing
- Basketball Court
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Cross Country Skiing
- Racquetball
- Golf
- Fishing
- Cycling
Themes
- Romantic
- Historic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Adventure
Bedding
A great place for large families. Lots of social areas and excelsior is just a short walk away when you need some fresh air- Ryan , Posted:
Excelsior Thanksgiving
As advertised. Great home and location.- ryan , Posted:
We really enjoyed staying at this location. Everything was clean and inviting. The upstairs got pretty warm even with window air but the host brought us 2 fans to help accommodate. It helped out immensely! Great place to visit again with the easy fishing, boat rentals and great family fun!- Shannon , Posted:
We absolutely loved this Airbnb for a recent girls' weekend. The main living area was spacious and easy for our large group to spend time in, everyone slept well in the beds, and the backyard + lake view was a huge plus. Highly recommend for a large group.- Erica , Posted:
Super clean and well maintained. Access was easy. Treats and welcome gifts were appreciated. Bathroom amenities were nice.- Vincent , Posted:
Great location
Great location (5 minute walk to downtown excelsior) and the view of the lake was amazing! The kitchen / living room / dining area was so spacious and was the perfect layout. The furniture on the first level was so nice and comfortable.
- Ellie , Posted:
NonProfit Exec Director
Nice property and great location- Mark , Posted:
Beautiful
This is a beautiful, peaceful setting with views of the lake. Gorgeously remodeled home with a large open living area and a kitchen with a huge island. Myself and 5 girlfriends stayed here and we all like to cook and appreciated the well stocked cabinets. Three of the bedrooms are located upstairs so you do need to be able to carry suitcases up and down stairs.- mary , Posted:
It was such an amazing location! It was a short walk to excelsiors Main Street. Spending time at the house itself was very relaxing!! I would highly recommend!- Meggie , Posted:
We loved staying here! The place has huge windows, pretty views of the fall leaves and lake... even from the main bedrooms. The kitchen island was great for cooking and enjoying a big group brunch, and the big sectional sofa (+ the two swirly chairs!) were great for lounging and watching movies. Thanks so much, would recommend!- Leah , Posted:
Beautiful views overlooking the bay, with the special addition of fall colors! Lots to do plus easy walk to Maynards and always fun village of Excelsiour.
- Bruce , Posted:
Great Convenience
Great location (5 minute walk to downtown excelsior) and the view of the lake was amazing! The kitchen / living room / dining area was so spacious and was the perfect layout. The furniture on the first level was so nice and comfortable.
- Ellie M , Posted:
Lovely Fall Escape
We loved staying here! The place has huge windows, pretty views of the fall leaves and lake... even from the main bedrooms. The kitchen island was great for cooking and enjoying a big group brunch, and the big sectional sofa (+ the two swirly chairs!) were great for lounging and watching movies. Thanks so much, would recommend!
- Leah S , Posted:
Clients in from out of town -
What a great place to house my people while they were in for an event! Caution - only 2 bathrooms and one is in the Master, so plan accordingly, but everything else was great - we recommend!!- Krista , Posted:
Chilling on St Albans Bay
Beautiful views overlooking the bay, with the special addition of fall colors! Lots to do plus easy walk to Maynards and always fun village of Excelsiour.- Bruce J., California , Posted:
Gorgeous house and great location!
The house is absolutely gorgeous & in a fantastic location. We were able to comfortably entertain our whole family, including mealtimes. There was plenty of space and it was really nice to have access to a home office & laundry as well. The lake views are absolutely stunning. It is notable that the house has undergone a majority of renovations on the main floor, but not the upstairs.
- Crystal Rae & Toby , Posted:
The Lake views are spectacular from 6 rooms on the main floor.
The weekend was cold and raining but the home was cozy with excellent heating from three separate heat zones on main floor.
Having a 2nd level for the children's bedrooms gave us privacy in the master suite.
Mixing old home lake charm with modern kitchen and bathrooms worked well together.- Rodney , Posted:
Beautiful roomy home
Beautiful roomy home with many amenities. Loved overlooking the lake and the closeness to downtown Excelsior. Our best stay with VRBO yet!
- Jo , Posted:
Great Family Fun!
We really enjoyed staying at this location. Everything was clean and inviting. The upstairs got pretty warm even with window air but the host brought us 2 fans to help accommodate. It helped out immensely! Great place to visit again with the easy fishing, boat rentals and great family fun!
- Shannon , Posted:
Great location!
Loved the view! Walked into town for coffee and shopping. Cute downtown and wonderful park by the lake. House was very clean and well stocked with the exception of cooking oil. Other than that, fantastic!- Robyn C. , Posted:
Amazing time Loved the house- Tony , Posted:
Spectacular Lake Views
The Lake views are spectacular from 6 rooms on the main floor. The weekend was cold and raining but the home was cozy with excellent heating from three separate heat zones on main floor. Having a 2nd level for the children's bedrooms gave us privacy in the master suite. Mixing old home lake charm with modern kitchen and bathrooms worked well together.
- Rodney , Posted:
Great for Kids!
The Lake views are spectacular from 6 rooms on the main floor.
The weekend was cold and raining but the home was cozy with excellent heating from three separate heat zones on main floor.
Having a 2nd level for the children's bedrooms gave us privacy in the master suite.
Mixing old home lake charm with modern kitchen and bathrooms worked well together.- Rodney K , Posted:
Place is serene and beautiful. The Gazebo is bigger than expected and the view is a delight. Highly recommend.- Jeff , Posted:
We loved staying here!
We loved staying here! The place has huge windows, pretty views of the fall leaves and lake... even from the main bedrooms. The kitchen island was great for cooking and enjoying a big group brunch, and the big sectional sofa (+ the two swirly chairs!) were great for lounging and watching movies. Thanks so much, would recommend!
- Leah , Posted:
Great place and everything went as planned- Leonard , Posted:
Example: “Is the balcony screened in?” or “Is there a toaster oven?”
Example: “Are fresh linens Provided?”