This two-bedroom home features single level living with two reclining chairs in the living room. The beds have memory foam mattresses and high-quality linens. The kitchen is fully equipped with BPA free cookware. Hardwood and tile floors throughout keep allergies to a minimum. Come relax in this home that is walking distance to downtown and the Mayo Clinic. Park your car in the garage, you won't need it.
This is a two-story home. Only the main level is furnished. You will have the entire house to yourself. No one else lives on the property.
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 everything is located on one level except the laundry is downstairs. Only the main level is furnished.
AMENITITES
• Fully equipped kitchen.
• Luxurious bathroom with tub.
• High speed internet.
• Smart TVs in the living room and primary bedroom.
• Two leather power recliners with built-in USB charging station.
• Memory foam mattress.
• High-end linens.
• Elongated toilet in bathroom.
• Laundry in the basement.
• Cable TV – including local channels in living room ONLY.
• Access to the private back yard.
• 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 the keypad on the day of your arrival. The keypad is located on the door on the SIDE of the house by the alley. 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 on the blacktop or garage (opener on counter). Do NOT block the alley. Street parking is permit only.
GARBAGE AND RECYCLING
The bins are located next to the garage across the alley.
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.
CABLE TV
Cable TV (including local channels) is available in the living room ONLY.
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.
• 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.
