☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 125000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Rochester, MN

Mayo Civic Center4 min drive
Mayo Clinic4 min drive
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus6 min drive
Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Main floor 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Main Floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Centrally located near Silver Lake, less than 10 minutes to Mayo Clinic, this home is the largest entry in our Dharma Dwellings homes! Named after Grandma Dee Dee, this is where she stays when she visits the grandkids, but she isn't always in town, and wanted to offer the space to others who could use it while she isn't here! We have been blessed to host hundreds of guests, and work hard to ensure you have an relaxing and restorative experience with us at Dharma Dwellings!

About the Space:
➤Large open concept kitchen with Granite countertops, perfect for preparing a meal and sitting down for a family dinner. All the pots, pans, cooking oils, and spices you may need. Any amenities you could need including Coffee and tea. Please let us know if you find anything missing.

➤This home has the same initial layout as Oakley's Oasis and Poppy's Paradise next door, but has a bump out kitchen and large upstairs/basement bedrooms.

➤Five Spacious bedrooms (two queen bedrooms on the main, two upstairs (a king and a queen,) and one king downstairs), the size of the bedrooms are unique to most of the homes in town.

➤Large 65inch Roku 4k tv (with associated Netflix/ Amazon Prime account), Xbox 360, and an over the air antenna with 25 local HD channels provided.

➤This home has a unique backyard of rare plants sure to be a relaxing spot on a summer day! Enjoy lounging on the patio set and watching the many native species of birds and other wildlife that make this area their home. Eat a meal prepared on the Electric Grill.

➤Full service snow removal/ice melt to ensure you are able to get to your appointments.

➤ Located next door to both Oakley's Oasis and Poppy's Paradise. These three homes all in the same location provides us unparalleled ability to provide flexibility for your stay, should you need to extend based on Mayo testing or complications

Guest Access:
➤We give all you access to all of the home that is photographed. We ask if you can limit use of beds based on how many guests have booked.

➤Just a heads up that we have cameras on the front and back of the home, which ensure that no uninvited guests/thieves are on the premises. There are no cameras in the home.

➤$75 pet fee due to excess cleaning for hair! We ask you pick up the dog poop!

➤We may need to access the house based on any potential problems or necessary repairs, but will let you know!

Other important details:
➤We have commodes, shower chairs, and bed railings available for those with limited mobility issues. Let us know in advance so we can get them for you.

➤We provide a pack-n-play and high chair for those with little ones! Let us know in advance so we can get it for you.

➤All of our sheets and bedding are hypoallergenic for those with allergy or sensitivity issues.

Property manager

Alex Schmitt

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Let us know if you need a high chair/crib

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Guests are required to pick up after their pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the neighborhood

Rochester

Located in Rochester, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. Rochester Civic Theater and History Center of Olmsted County are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Minnesota Children's Museum and Soldiers Field Golf Course. Traveling with kids? Consider Olmsted County Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Mayo Civic Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Rochester Recreation Center - 11 min walk
University of Minnesota-Rochester - 3 min drive
Mayo Civic Center - 4 min drive
Mayo Clinic - 4 min drive
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 6 min drive

Getting around

Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 15 min walk
Bowlocity Entertainment Center - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
Chester's Kitchen and Bar - 4 min drive
Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ☆Dee Dee's Den: A Dharma Dwellings Parent Company☆ located?

This family-friendly Rochester vacation home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Silver Lake Park and Minnesota Children's Museum. Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Jan 26, 2024

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

Exactly what we needed

This home was exactly what we hoped it would be. Close to Mayo, clean and comfortable, we throughly enjoyed this home and will stay here if we come back to the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

trudy w.

Nov 3, 2023

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

Fun with grandkids

Met in Rochester with 2 sets of grandkids - there was a lot to do in the area and we had a great time. Highly recommend the Nature Center! House was perfect for our needs! Thx!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent B., Colorado Springs, Colorado

Oct 30, 2023

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

Charming House and Neighborhood

Stayed for four days at this 5 bedroom charming house in a quiet neighborhood conveniently located in town. The personal touches to the house were great and the owner was responsive to any questions we had both before check in and during our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Oct 10, 2023

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

Work stay

Place was great and clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P., Rockford MN

Sep 18, 2023

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

Stay in Rochester

Nice house, quiet neighborhood big house nice deck

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alex Schmitt

We are long term residents in Rochester, and love living in the city. Alex is a practicing Physician Assistant managing his own patient panel at Olmsted Medical Center, he is frequently answering guest questions on navigating the healthcare system. Emily is a practicing OT, who primarily is in the Oncology ICU, and also is a part of a post intensive care unit clinic. She primarily works at improving patient's daily quality of life.

Our free time is dedicated to our daughters. Brynne, is our very talkative two year old! She is wild and fun, and keeps us on our feet! We could go on for days about her! Now, we have most recently welcomed Olenna to the family on 10/21/22, who is very into smiling and cooing. We're very blessed to be able to raise them!

Some of our favorite things include...

1. Goldendoodles -We adore our Rory and Poppy, they are energetic bundles of joy! We can always arrange a puppy visit if needed!
2. Good food - Indian and Thai are two of our favorites, but we'll never turn down a good pizza. (anything really...) We like food.
3. Walking/hiking - whether simply walking our neighborhood, hitting the local trails, or hiking Devil's Lake in Wisconsin, we enjoy getting out in nature.

4. Dharma Dwellings! We really want to do our best to serve you as your hosts, and attempt to resolve any issues or concerns you may have! We want to make sure your time spent with us is the most relaxing experience you can have in the Med City! We've hosted hundreds of guests, and had quite a few converts to the idea of an Airbnb after staying with us!

We value meeting and developing new relationships with out guests, (which has become more difficult with the pandemic and a young family). Our mission is to treat you as if you were our own family, and hope that permeates through our homes as soon as you enter! All of our services are directly family run through cousins, grandma's, and the handyman grandpa! You can learn more about us at DharmaDwellings!

Why they chose this property

Our Largest home of the Dharma Dwellings offerings. Spacious allowing large groups to spread out and multiple family members to comfortably have their own space!

What makes this property unique

5-10 minute drive to Mayo Clinic based on traffic. Rochester is easily driveable!
We love the spacious room sizes within this house. The large three car garage allows us to store all of our projects and still allows room for you to park! We love the neighborhood, especially walking around Silver Lake, or heading up the hill behind Kellogg School to get a wonderful view. There is also a nice open field next door.