When you stay at this cottage in Rochester, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus. .This cottage is 2.5 mi (4 km) from River Road Dog Park and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Rochester Recreation Center.
Rochester Recreation Center - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
Mayo Clinic - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
Mayo Civic Center - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
Apache Mall - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
Getting around
Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Buffalo Wild Wings - 7 min drive
Texas Roadhouse - 7 min drive
Taco Bell - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Pine Cove Cottage 10 minutes from Mayo
Sun filled one room cottage with everything you need for a stay wether it’s a get away or a visit to Mayo Clinic. Our little cottage is set on the Zumbro River. We have an additional old building completely redone, into an extra living space with 2 recliners, tv, daybed, and desk just a few steps away from the cottage that can be rented for an additional nightly rate of $40 for stays less than 2 weeks or $25 a night or $500 a month. The property is 40 acres of trees and walking paths. This beautiful setting can be enjoyed with your own outside deck with table overlooking ponds. We, the owners live just through the pine trees on the property. We are close by, if needed. But your privacy is highly respected.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
Heidi Binkley
Languages
English
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sledding nearby
Water tubing nearby
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)
General
Garden
Property does not allow children
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put sheets in wash and follow instructions in the housebook. When done. Just before leaving start towels in wash. Please follow instructions in the housebook.
Trash can all be put in garage trash can.
Please wash your dishes and put away.
RETURN GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Take all your food. Dont forget to check for chargers. Read check out info in housebook.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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
Pine Cove Cottage 10 minutes from Mayo Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kristin T.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING PROPERTY! 5 STARS ALL-AROUND!
This cottage is incredibly beautiful and sits on a stunning piece of property!Heidi is very easy to work with and I truly cannot say enough good things about it!! Trust me when I say, you WANT to stay here!
Kristin T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leigh R., Chicago IL
23 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage in beautiful setting
The cottage was one of the best vacation rentals we’ve had, and we’ve rented a lot! The owners have organized the space to provide everything you’d need for a few days or a month. The inside was charming with a very comfortable bed and seating. If you like to cook it had a very well equipped kitchen. It has lots of windows which make it bright and cheery but hardly a sound could be heard outside. There are acres of hiking trails, it’s on the river, has two ponds and even a covered bridge. Lovely property and equally lovely hosts. We would love to come back next time we’re in town. It will definitely be at the top of my list.
Leigh R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kerri S.
13 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Weekend
I booked this for my girlfriend and her husband for their anniversary. They loved it! Perfect get away place.
Kerri S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary F., -
30 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Place
My husband is receiving treatment at Mayo and we wanted a change from the hotel scene. I saw Pine Cove Cottage on VRBO and fell in love with the pictures and...it was available! It is so much more than pictures could say! So comfortable. We havent been able to enjoy the grounds this visit due to my husbands limited mobility but we will definitely book again with hopes of seeing more. Thank you
Mary F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
TiannaK
30 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Space
This was a great location to relax and rejuvenate. The cottage is adorable, very clean and has everything you need. It is in a great location that is close to lots of shopping and great restaurant options!
TiannaK
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol L.
7 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Restful Beauty
Pine Cove cottage is absolutely my favorite VRBO to date. Heidi and Kevin have crafted such a beautiful space both indoors and outdoors. The quaint cottage sits on a property that has miles of trails as well as beautiful ponds which we made good use of in our fall visit.
We stayed two weeks during medical care at Mayo and truly felt at home in this cozy cottage. Complete with everything a person could want and the kindest hosts, we couldn’t have been happier.
Carol L.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael
21 July 2023
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey D.
6 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Very clean. Hosts were great to work with!
Lindsey D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Faith L.
9 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and great cottage
Beautiful
Faith L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Peggy M.
5 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
IDEALGE
Our stay at pine cone cottage was perfect. The rental was spotlessly clean, the bed super comfy, the property was stocked with everything we needed for a week’s stay. Could t have asked for more.
Peggy M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
16 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
Absolutely beautiful apartment in a lovely location close to routes to everywhere! Hosts were so helpful, and the place is stocked with everything you could need. We cooked most of our meals in and all the basics are there. Don’t hesitate to book!
Jennifer H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Lindsey S.
14 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Loved the place. Only thing that would make it even better would be a firpit close to the cottage.
Lindsey S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Erica K.
31 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful newly finished cottage on wonderful property
We had a wonderful long weekend at this beautiful cottage. It is immaculately finished, fully stocked, and very relaxing. We loved the property with its ponds, trails, and pavilion with fire pit. It’s close to town if you want to head in there, but still in the peaceful country. We also had a great time cycling on local trails. We will definitely stay here again if in the area! Highly recommended!
Erica K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joan K.
20 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
As advertised. Clean, private, comfortable and close to everything. The cutest cottage we have ever stayed at during our travels.
Joan K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eric S.
11 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again
Spent a long weekend to get away from the city, perfect for couples. Quiet and gorgeous property