Eclectic Hideaway in Historic Lanesboro

Lanesboro, MN, United States
6 Guests
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom

Sweet Retreat in Lanesboro~

River's Retreat is our bright and sunny 2 bed/1 bath apartment in the heart of Lanesboro, with the bike trail, canoe & tube rental, shops and dining right outside your door. This is the upper floor of a duplex, one of the original houses in Lanesboro. It is newly renovated, preserving the old character, but with an eclectic vibe, original art, soft bedding and all the amenities to make you feel right at home. We also have a bike storage shed and charging post for your EV or bike.

Good to know

This is a two bedroom apartment, the upper floor of a duplex. Bedroom one is a queen bed; the second bedroom has two twin beds that can configured as a king bed; the living room has a trundle bed, perfect for little ones. It is quiet between apartments, and you have your own entrance and parking in back for up to four cars. The space also includes private backyard access with a fire pit, bbq grill and smoker, and a herb and vegetable garden for you to help yourself :) You can ride or ski out to the bike trails, which are across the street. We do our best to include all the amenities we can think of, including fresh coffee beans, burr grinder and several different types of brewing options, a rice cooker, "good" knives, crock pot, fondue pot, s'mores accessories and more! (Yes, thrifting for special things for this place is my favorite :) The wood floors in the bedrooms are original to the house, and being painted dark, they show imperfections easily. They get extra attention when cleaning, and we dig the old, funky character they bring. Anyhoo, we'd love to host you and especially cherish the messages we get about guests laughing around the kitchen island, playing cards, sitting round the fire, playing games or having a movie night after an active day in lovely Lanesboro. This could be you! We hope to see you soon.

Availability

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Outdoor seating

Parking and facilities

  • EV charger
  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Accessibility

Neighborhood

We are right in the heart of Lanesboro, with shopping, restaurants, pubs, bike trails and tubing, kayak and canoe rental right around the corner. The Root River is bike trail is across the street, and the river is nearby, as well.

Guest Access

Upper apartment, yard, fire pit area, outdoor seating in grotto under the deck, and bike shed

Reviews

Brian
May 2026
First off - LOVE that they have a level two outlet for charging our EV. There don’t seem to be any superchargers in this area. Michelle’s place was an excellent home base for visiting a couple nearby state parks - Beaver Creek Valley to the east and Forestville/Mystery Cave to the west. We were there midweek so some of the restaurants weren’t open but we recommend Pedal Pusher (within walking distance.) It was our first time to Lanesboro… lovely little town.
Brenda
May 2026
We had a great stay. The place was lovely and the town is great. Bike rental nearby was super easy for those interested in the trail. Laundry on site made even rainy rides not a problem.
Leah
January 2026
Such a charming home in a perfect location! We really appreciated the great coffee setup, and our kids loved the books and games in the house. Those thoughtful details made our stay feel extra special. We will happily stay here again.
Kaitlyn
November 2025
Michelle was very accommodating! The place provided ample space even with the maximum capacity of occupants. We were still able to move around the apartment comfortably. We were also impressed with all of the accommodations provided by the apartment. The apartment is located conveniently in walking distance of downtown with a lot to look at things to do!

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