Located less than one mile from Mayo Clinic and downtown, this large two-bedroom house has all the amenities of home. Park your car in the single car detached garage, enjoy the three-season porch, relax on the patio; most of all, be sure to enjoy the beautifully landscaped yard. You will forget you are right in the middle of Rochester. Come see for yourself. Book today.
THE SPACE
This house is perfect for anyone visiting Rochester for business purposes or guests with family members receiving treatment at Mayo Clinic. Guests must climb four steps to get into the house. Guests will have the entire house to themselves.
Once inside the kitchen, dining room, living room, and front porch are on the main level. Two bedrooms and the full bathroom are located upstairs. The laundry and half bath are located downstairs.
AMENITITES
• Fully equipped kitchen.
• Luxurious bathroom with tub.
• High speed internet.
• Smart TVs in the living room and primary bedroom.
• Comfortable couch and leather power recliner.
• Memory foam mattresses.
• High-end linens.
• Elongated toilet in bathroom.
• Laundry in the basement.
• Cable TV – including local channels.
• Access to the beautifully landscaped private back yard and deck.
• Single car detached garage with opener.
GUEST ACCESS
Guests have access to the entire property. No one else lives on the property.
GUEST INTERACTION
We live in town and are available if needed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help during your stay. For your convenience, there is a magnet on the fridge with our contact information.
CHECK IN INSTRUCTIONS
The entrance to the home has a keypad. We will provide the code (4 digits) for keypad on the day of your arrival. The keypad is located on the door on the side of the house by the driveway. Type in the code and turn the deadbolt.
For guests arriving late, the keypad is lighted, and the flood light will turn on as you approach the door.
To lock as you come and go, press the logo on the keypad and turn the deadbolt to the lock position.
Once inside there is a welcome letter with the WIFI password and other instructions and other important information like when to take out the garbage bins.
PARKING
ONLY park in the driveway or garage (opener on counter). Do NOT block the alley. Street parking is permit only during the week.
GARBAGE AND RECYCLING
The bins are located next to the garage.
Service is on Friday.
Bring the bins to the curb on Thursday night.
Note: The house across the alley is also a short-term rental that we own.
The bins are shared between the two houses.
THE YARD
If you see activity in the yard, it’s us doing maintenance.
CABLE TV
Cable TV (including local channels) is available in both the living room and primary bedroom.
Instructions for how to get cable TV to work are located on the back of the welcome letter.
RULES
• Treat this home as you would your own.
• Do NOT wear shoes on the carpet.
• Maximum 3 guests only.
• Absolutely no unauthorized overnight guests.
• $100 minimum charge to mail any forgotten items.
CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS
• Log out of any online accounts.
• Return the garage door opener.
• Do the dishes.
• Set the thermostat to 72°.
• $100 minimum charge to mail any forgotten items.
• We will take care of everything else.
NEIGHBORHOOD OVERVIEW
The neighborhood is bustling during the day with professionals making their way to work.
Things quiet down after 6:00pm and the neighborhood is peaceful.
GETTING AROUND
This home is within walking distance to downtown and Mayo Clinic. A vehicle is not necessary but may be desired.
Most major stores have two locations in town. It is likely you will find whatever you need in a 10-mile radius.
If you find yourself downtown with a vehicle, the parking ramps and meters are free after 6:00pm.
If you don’t have a vehicle, Rochester has both UBER and Lyft.
PAYMENT
Full payment is due at the time of booking.
FEES
What you (the GUEST) are charged for a reservation.
NIGHLY RATE
+ CLEANING FEE
+ LODGING TAXES
+ GUEST SERVICE FEE
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TOTAL BOOKING FEE
• NIGHTLY RATE - (varies, set by host) If rates differ per night, the nightly rate is shown as the average nightly rate.
• CLEANING FEE - (flat fee, set by host)
• LODGING TAXES - (flat fee, set by the city/state) This is the same as the taxes hotels charge. VRBO collects this and pays on behalf of the host.
Rates vary by city and state. For Rochester that rate is *17% of NIGHTLY RATE + CLEANING FEE.
*(6.875% state + 8.125% local + 2% misc.)
• GUEST SERVICE FEE - (varies, set by VRBO) This is the amount VRBO receives from the GUEST for the booking. It is approximately 14% of the NIGHTLY RATE + CLEANING FEE. The higher the reservation amount, the lower the percentage of the service fee.
