Title: The Ugly Duckling: Cozy Home in Historic Downtown - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Ugly Duckling: Cozy Home in Historic Downtown ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100760000/100751400/100751388/bf8efbd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100760000/100751400/100751388/9842f270.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100760000/100751400/100751388/e5376179.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100760000/100751400/100751388/8140ea25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100760000/100751400/100751388/0b74aff6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Fargo's historic downtown area, The Ugly Duckling offers a unique and cozy retreat. Discover the charm of this 3-bedroom home with fresh interiors, perfect for those looking to experience the authentic side of Fargo. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 64951 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking available - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Ugly Duckling: Cozy Home in Historic Downtown Nestled in the historic downtown area of Fargo, The Ugly Duckling is the perfect place for someone looking to see the older side of Fargo. As you walk into the home, the unique feel of this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house will shine through. Dont let the age of the home fool you. Inside you will find everything you need to be cozy. The name says it all, The Ugly Duckling is old on the outside, but the inside is fresh and clean. During your stay, there are just a few rules that we ask that you follow. See below: \- No parties - Please be respectful of the neighbors and maintain a quiet period of 10:00pm - 7:00am \- No Smoking - There is no smoking of any kind permitted on the property \- No Pets - Unless authorized by the host, there shall be no pets in the house ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 4,951 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 215698 ## About the area Fargo is home to this vacation home. Plains Art Museum and Rourke Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Island Park Pool and Roger Maris Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fargodome or Fargo Civic Center. [Visit our Fargo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Fargo.dx6059376) [View more Vacation homes in Fargo](https://www.expedia.ca/Fargo-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6059376-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.86490%2C-96.79407&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5fUejqj1Fw9B3qZTV4ACiRo5EzY=) Fargo, ND ### What's nearby - Sanford Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - North Dakota State University - 5 min drive - 4.0 km - West Acres Mall - 5 min drive - 4.0 km - Scheels Arena - 6 min drive - 5.0 km - Fargodome - 6 min drive - 5.8 km ### Getting around - Fargo Station - 6 min drive - Hector Intl. Airport (FAR) - 11 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk - ‪Mexican Village - ‬14 min walk - ‪Fort Noks Bar of Gold - ‬19 min walk - ‪Rhombus Guys - ‬17 min walk - ‪Fryn' Pan - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ugly Duckling: Cozy Home in Historic Downtown pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Ugly Duckling: Cozy Home in Historic Downtown? > As of Sept 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ugly Duckling: Cozy Home in Historic Downtown on Sept 29, 2025 start from CA $176.59, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Fargo-Hotels-The-Ugly-Duckling-Cozy-Home-In-Historic-Downtown.h100751388.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Ugly Duckling: Cozy Home in Historic Downtown? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Ugly Duckling: Cozy Home in Historic Downtown? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Ugly Duckling: Cozy Home in Historic Downtown located? > Situated in Fargo, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Prairie St. John's, Island Park Pool, and Plains Art Museum. Lindenwood Park and Dike East Dog Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Fargo Station is 27 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Ugly Duckling: Cozy Home in Historic Downtown Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas C. Dec 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stau Excellent property and host ##### Thomas C. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sonja Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easily findable, with easy access to downtown and surrounding areas. Lots of parking. Clean and thoughtfully stocked. It’s an older house, and quirky, but if you don’t mind that it’s a good place to stay. Wouldn’t recommend for people who have trouble with steeper stairs. ##### Sonja Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa E. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and Tidy Great house, lots of room to move about. Bonus with lots of plug ins with various usb/usc outlets. Appreciate the owners quick response to fixing the heat. ##### Lisa E. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabrina A. Apr 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable and everything we needed We stayed the weekend with a group of friends (3 couples total). The house was clean and comfortable, it was well stocked with everything we needed. Beds were comfortable, the kitchen had all the necessities, the bathrooms were even stocked with toiletries for those of us that forgot some items. Will definitely return when we plan another stay in Fargo. ##### Sabrina A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April C. May 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We loved this clean, cozy house. Will definitely be coming back. ##### April C. Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney W. Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and Cozy The host was very accommodating and responsive. The house is really nice inside and was perfect for what we needed. ##### Courtney W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily G. Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great visit Were in town for a family wedding. Loved that all three groups to be in the same house to increase time to visit. House was adorable and very clean. ##### Emily G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sara B. Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family gathering Property was as described. Had all the amenities needed. Used the games they provided. ##### Sara B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa F. Mar 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend in Fargo House was nice and close to things we wanted to go to. Well stocked kitchen and baths- clean and cozy place with nice tv. Front door little hard to lock/unlock, bath in lower level shower needs some attention as not hot and bathroom door needs fixing so will shut. It would be nice to add some Fargo tourist information and instructions for TV ##### Lisa F. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Zak C. Jul 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice inside, convenient location Nice house and fit our needs well. Older home that has been renovated on the inside. Outside is still dated (hence the "Ugly Duckling"). Owner was responsive to messages. Only downside was that the street in front of the house was closed due to construction, so we did not have access to the driveway for parking. ##### Zak C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jen C. May 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place It was a very quick stay. We arrived late and checked out very early. We didn't utilized the kitchen area at all, but from what I can tell it is very well stocked. Everything was neat, clean and tidy. The beds were comfy and there was a lot of extra bedding, if we were cold at night. Eli was very forth coming with information about road construction and alternate parking. He was very helpful in sorting our confusion as to where to park. He answered our questions very quickly. Overall it was a nice stay, just wished our time there was a little longer. We were there less than 12 hours. ##### Jen C. Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mercedes S. Aug 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Little House The house was as advertised. We stayed for 3 nights. The beds were comfortable. There were a few window AC units. The downstairs bedroom does not have AC, and got very hot at night when we needed to close the door. The coffee bar has a keurig coffee maker, and the kitchen was mostly stocked. There were a few missing items/amenities that I wish I had asked about beforehand, such as a kettle for tea, mixing bowl(s) for salad/batter/popcorn, a whisk. All other kitchen utensils we needed were there. When we arrived we couldn't find enough towels for all the guests, but the host was quick to respond, and tell us where to find extra. Over all was a nice place to stay for the weekend. ##### Mercedes S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara M. Oct 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Sara M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sue B. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Sue B. 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