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PRIME LOCATION in Red Wing Historic district

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PRIME LOCATION in Red Wing Historic district provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

PRIME LOCATION in Red Wing Historic district

  • Franklin Cottage is a fully renovated 1920 arts and crafts bungalow located within the historic Red Wing residential district, and only steps away from Red Wing’s Central Park & Historic Downtown. Easy walk to St. James Hotel.

    Looking for a romantic escape or a place to relax after outdoor adventures? Or perhaps a place big enough for wedding parties, wedding guests, a girls trip, or colleagues traveling in for work. In any case, Franklin Cottage will accommodate your needs.

    The space
    As soon as you step inside Franklin Cottage, you will see why it won a Historic Preservation Award. The kitchen blends traditional style with newer appliances & granite island, and you’ll love the master suite & master bath w/ tiled shower. The other guest rooms are also comfortably styled and the additional full bath features an antique clawfoot tub. This home welcomes you with high-quality furnishings throughout, highlighted by original details throughout and modern amenities such as newer kitchen appliances, central heat & air, flat-screen LED televisions, cable, high-speed WiFi and more.

    If you're visiting in the summer and fall, we have a well-equipped back porch and outdoor space to grill, relax, enjoy the evening, and play some outdoor games.

    In the colder winter months, we have a cozy fireplace, luxurious warm bedding and plenty of indoor entertainment to relax and enjoy after an adventurous day.

    Guest access
    Guests will have full access to the first and second floors. The third-floor attic and the basement will stay locked during your stay.

    Other things to note
    We are dog-friendly, with some limitations. Please see the pet policy and please contact the host for more information if you would like to bring your pet.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

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
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

About the area

Red Wing is home to this vacation home. Mississippi River and Frontenac State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts and Hobgoblin Music. Visit our Red Wing travel guide
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Red Wing, MN

What's nearby

  • A winding road through a forested area leading to a large body of water with boats.
    Lake Pepin
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Red Wing Shoe Store & Museum
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Barn Bluff Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pottery Museum of Red Wing
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Red Wing Station
    10 min walk
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    4 min drive
  • Culver's
    5 min drive
  • Harbor Restaurant, Bar & Marina
    5 min drive
  • Kelly's Tap House Bar and Grill
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is PRIME LOCATION in Red Wing Historic district pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at PRIME LOCATION in Red Wing Historic district?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIME LOCATION in Red Wing Historic district?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PRIME LOCATION in Red Wing Historic district located?

Situated in Red Wing, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Mississippi River and Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts. Aliveo Military Museum and Red Wing Shoe Store & Museum are also within 15 minutes. Red Wing Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

PRIME LOCATION in Red Wing Historic district Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful spot not far at all from the town. Clean and inviting environment with plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great communication and responsive. Location was clean and kitchen well equipped. The inside was charming and 4 adults functioned comfortably in the house. Pets were welcomed. Location in walking distance to historic downtown. The lighting in the kitchen and living room looked great, but was difficult to read or see by to play games. The beds were beautifully made up, but both couples found the beds a little uncomfortable or lumpy. You will need to bring your own grill to this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Franklin Cottage Stay

It was super. Great location and good floor plan.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

The home was so charming!! Very clean and a great location! Thank you for all the wonderful touches!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

This was an exceptionally good property to stay at for our son’s wedding at Willow Brooke. It was a beautiful home with a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Party

My bridal party and I used the space for a place to rest before the wedding. We loved the set up and peaceful vibe. Great for pictures and in a great location for a nice walk!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house

This is the second time we have stayed in this house. It is in a great location, is large enough for our group, and has all the amenities we need. Host sent very clear instructions regarding expectations for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This property was perfect for our planned activities! We were able to walk to our hiking destination, shopping and restaurants! Red Wing is such a quaint little town! The house is well stocked with all the things you might need. Instructions were easy to understand and very helpful. Communication was very prompt. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting in the sunroom for our morning coffee and our evening wine/ game playing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Red Wing gem

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Franklin Cottage. The location is great—walking distance to Main Street shops and restaurant. The home itself was spacious and comfortable. We had no want of anything. The kitchen is amply supplied—probably the best of any rental at which I’ve stayed. The beds were comfortable. The shower in the primary bedroom had great water pressure and heated up quickly. The whole place was clean and inviting. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, comfortable, and cozy house

The property was clean, comfortable, and great location for the activities we wanted to do(hike the bluffs, downtown, Cannon Valley Bike Trail). Kitchen was well stocked with dishes, utensils, and cooking supplies. All 3 bedrooms were not to small. They were decent size rooms. Updated furnishings, appliances, and bathrooms. To sum it up it was charming & cozy with modern decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Red Wing Girls weekend

My card, playing group of friends, and I spent the weekend at the Franklin cottage, it was wonderful. We’ve been doing a fall shopping adventure for the past 25+ years. The cottage was clean, very quaint, and easy location to the downtown shops and restaurants. Ron, the property manager was very easy to deal with and very quick to get back to us with one of our concerns. I would recommend this house for anyone wanting to explore the Redwing Minnesota area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Red Wing Wedding Visit

We had a fabulous stay at the Franklin cottage. Attention to detail in every room. The bed & linens were wonderful. Loved the “house” tissue holder. (I order 2 when I got home!) Kitchen was well stocked with utensils, cookware, etc. Nice snacks, tea, etc too. Plenty of space to enjoy conversations family and food. Our adult son and girlfriend stayed with us for a night after the wedding festivities so we could tour Red Wing. Walking distance to town, restaurants, shops and river. We highly recommend. We were even able to bring our canine companion that loves to travel with us. We can’t say enough good things about this property and the hosts. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous home

The house was beautiful, extremely clean, furnished beautifully, loved the kitchen , actually all rooms were really nice. It was just the two of us but it would be great for a large family. Nice backyard that we grilled in and all the extra treats was such a nice touch. Tracy always got back to us immediately if we had questions. Great house also for a dog which is why we first rented this big house but unfortunately ours passed away before we could bring him. Very secluded home, very quiet and close to downtown Redwing. Our son lives in Redwing so plan on renting this home again. Highly recommend this home for your stay. Loved having my coffee in the sunroom each morning. 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent and charming place to stay at. Worked great and all amenities were great. Host had thought of everything. Everything to offer Anna labeled well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was exactly what was listed. Clean, spacious, charming character. Couldn't really ask for much more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property close to downtown shopping and dining and river recreation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot in Red Wing!

House was perfect for our wedding weekend in Red Wing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Clean, beautiful craftsman style home, enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like home away from home. It had everything we needed. Great space and super charming!! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was gorgeous! Had all the amenities we needed for a perfect stay. Our group could walk from the house to the art festival and all the unique shops. Lots of room to play cards, watch tv and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is really well kept and a great location. We came to town with a few friends for Big Turn Music Festival. It was about 1/2 mile walk into town for the shows. Everyone has a great bedroom space and a nice open kitchen and dining room make it really easy to spend time. Loved the fireplace and the sun porch for relaxing as well. Will definitely book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An excellent place from which to experience Red Wing.

Well-maintained older home, with very nicely appointed interiors and furnishings. Walkable to just about anywhere close in. Overall, perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family wedding weekend

Our family stay in Red Wing for a family wedding was wonderful. The Franklin Cottage was a great location in proximity to the St. James Hotel. The bedrooms were comfortable, the bathrooms were clean, the kitchen was well appointed and the gathering areas were ideal for our family of 6. World definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

This was just what our family needed for the weekend of our daughter's wedding. A lovely home! We enjoyed our stay in Red Wing and want to go back when we have more time to explore the town. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We loved this property - worked perfectly for five of us ladies for our annual college friends weekend. We enjoyed the sunroom for morning coffee and evening wine and conversation! The house had everything we needed and then some! :) Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025