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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, video games, Netflix, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rochester, MN
  • Minnesota Children's Museum
    10 min walk
  • Rochester Recreation Center
    11 min walk
  • Great Wall
    9 min walk
  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    19 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Rochester

With a stay at this vacation home in Rochester, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Mayo Clinic and 6 minutes from Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Silver Lake Park and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Rochester Recreation Center.
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What's nearby

  • Rochester Recreation Center - 11 min walk
  • Mayo Civic Center - 4 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic - 4 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 6 min drive
  • Apache Mall - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bowlocity Entertainment Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chester's Kitchen and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Victoria's Ristorante & Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

☆Oakley's Oasis, a Dharma Dwellings Designed Home☆

Oakley's Oasis is named after our beloved first puppy. Much like him, the house has a lot of personality, and is named to honor his legacy! Having lived in the home and loved the neighborhood with Silver Lake within walking distance and Mayo Clinic less than 10 minutes. The home is next door to our other homes, Poppy's Paradise and Dee Dee's Den. We have been blessed to host hundreds of guests, and work hard to ensure you have an relaxing and restorative experience with us at Dharma Dwellings!

The Space:
➤Large open concept kitchen with Quartz countertops, perfect for preparing a meal and watching TV. All the pots and pans you may need.

➤Two Spacious bedrooms, the size of the bedrooms are unique to most of the homes in town.

➤There are three steps up into the house, and a staircase down to the unfinished basement. These are only for the laundry!

➤Any amenities you could need including Coffee, tea, and cooking oil and spices provided.

➤Large 50in Roku 4k tv (with associated Netflix account), Xbox 360, boardgames, and an over the air antenna with 25 local HD channels provided.

➤The deck is there for your enjoyment during the nice weather with table and an Electric Grill

➤Full service snow removal/ice melt to ensure you are able to get to your appointments.

➤We do share the Large 3 stall garage with our guests next door. (each home gets a stall, see the attached photos). Right next door is Poppy's Paradise ​and on the corner is Dee Dee's Den our other homes! Say hello to your neighbors! Available parking on the street out front.

➤ Three homes all in the same location provides us unparalleled ability to provide flexibility for your stay should you need to extend based on Mayo testing or complications

Guest Access:
➤You have the entire house to yourself. Everything in the home is yours to use during your stay.

➤Just a heads up that we have cameras on the front and back of the home, which ensure that no uninvited guests/thieves are on the premises. There are no cameras in the home.

➤$75 pet fee due to excess cleaning for hair! We ask you pick up the dog poop!

➤We may need to access the house based on any potential problems or necessary repairs, but will let you know!

Interaction With Guests

We love hosting guests to the Med City, and we're excited to share it's unique attractions with you! After having such an fantastic hosting guests at Betty's Bungalow, we are branching out!

➤We live approximately 10 minutes from the property and are available in the evenings if needed. We work at the clinic during the day, but texting is a great option for quick questions or issues! We enjoy interacting with guests, but will certainly give you your privacy. If you are staying with us for longer than a week we like to make you a meal as a way to get to know you and give you some great food! We also have retired family members in town who can help out in a pinch!

Other things to note:

➤We have commodes, shower chairs, and bed railings available for those with limited mobility issues. Let us know in advance so we can get them for you.

➤We provide a pack-n-play and high chair for those with little ones! Let us know in advance so we can get it for you.

➤All of our sheets and bedding are hypoallergenic for those with allergy or sensitivity issues.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Limited parking is available onsite.

Property manager

Alex and Emily Schmitt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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☆Oakley's Oasis, a Dharma Dwellings Designed Home☆ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute home
I brought my mother to Rochester for a procedure and the home was quite nice. Hard wood floors and comfortable accommodations. It was 20 below with the wind and yet stayed warm. Communication was quick and helpful. I would strongly recommend if you need a place to stay. 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Recommend!
Clean, updated, well supplied. Made our stay very comfortable. We will be staying here again on our next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Great place, would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit to Mayo
We needed to go to Mayo for a week and were looking for a comfortable place for us and our dog. This unit met our needs at all levels. The home in located in a pleasant, low traffic neighborhood where you could comfortably walke our dog
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
This place was perfect for what we needed! Close to Mayo. Has everything you need for cooking and bathing. Crib and high chair as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy & Tim G., San Antonio, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable place to stay while at the Mayo Clinic.
My spouse and I checked in with our dog. It was a great neighborhood for walking fido. Silver Lake park was down the street. It was a short drive to St Mary’s Hospital where my spouse was admitted. It was nice to have laundry facilities in the basement and a garage for parking the car.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat Stay
This is our second time staying at Oakley's Oasis and we had a great stay again. Hosts were super responsive and the property has everything you could need for a comfortable stay, fur children included. Would for sure recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Neighborhood
Me and my husband stayed here for a week. This property had everything we needed and we had no issues. On the day we arrived in Rochester I realized that I booked the wrong arrival day. I called and messaged the property owner and got in touch with them immediately. Thankfully the property was available that night and the process to add the extra night was very easy, it was done in about 10 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our need
We stayed at the property while visiting friends in the area who had gathered for a fiber arts retreat. It was perfect for the two of us, though another couple would have fit nicely. The location was nice; close to downtown and also to the trails along Silver Lake. The property owners were instantaneous in their responses. The property was clean and had all of the essentials for our 6 night stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonann N.

Liked: Cleanliness
All good
Fine
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home
Home has everything you need for a relaxing and easy stay. Very convenient for getting to Mayo throughout the day and nice quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Place
I’ve stayed in several rentals all over, I have to say this is the best one! Very clean, comfortable, accommodating(lots of extra blankets, towels, kitchen items like spices, oils, even coffee) they even set up “Alexa” ! All the TV apps to watch & pet friendly with pet friendly ice melt! The details of everything really made this rental experience top notch, very quiet neighborhood & easy access to wherever you need to go in Rochester! We will diffently be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dharma Delightful Dwellings
The perfect spot where we felt welcomed and comfortable. Alex and Emily have thought of everything to make our stay so enjoyable. Thank you and we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maree S., Scottsdale

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute and comfortable!
My mother and I were visiting and we used to live in this neighborhood. This house is centrally located and close to Silver Lake if you like to take walks/runs. This house has been updated and the kitchen is stocked with whatever you need if you want to do some cooking. Beds are very comfortable and rooms are spacious. The outdoor patio is also great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Stay
Alex and Emily were super communicative and we had everything we needed for our stay. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Met All Our Needs
Welcoming home and VRBO owners. The home met all our needs while we doctored at Mayo. Safe and beautiful neighborhood. Quiet and clean home. We would VRBO here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rochester visit
Alex and Emily have a wonderful home where you feel safe and comfy. Perfect location to Mayo but also feel like a getaway..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal!
Absolutely fantastic home for a family stay in a classic Rochester neighborhood that is quiet and safe and close to everything. The house is extremely clean and very well appointed and homey. Plenty of natural light through the windows, and every room is comfortable. We'd stay again without question!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and bright!
My husband and I felt relaxed and at home in this cheerful and bright house. It is tidy and well equipped throughout, with a spice rack, a magic bullet, an outdoor electric grill, a washer and dryer with detergent provided, and even a make-up mirror. There is a large basement and a spacious garage. We stayed here for 3 weeks, and would not hesitate to stay here again. The neighborhood feels safe and is very quiet. The house is about 5 blocks away from Silver Lake Park which is a fine place to walk or access the 75 miles of bike trails which Rochester provides! Alex responded promptly by text to any questions I had. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway Spot!
We had a wonderful girls weekend at this Dharma Dwellings Property. Alex and Emily were very responsive and the place had everything we needed. They seem to really care about making it a pleasant stay for all of their guests. Super clean and had all the amenities and supplies we needed. And it’s 5 minutes to forager for great takeout! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly An Oasis!
This was our final stop on the last leg of our first trip through South Dakota and Minnesota. We absolutely loved it. Clean as a whistle, well-furnished, accommodating, and the perfect overnight stopover after more than eight hours of driving. Availed ourselves of Alex and Emily's local restaurant recommendations. A+ review from us! Mom and I would gladly return next time our travels take us this way.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neil L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Romantic Getaway
This is one of the most well kept VRBO properties we have ever stayed at. Easily would fit 2 couples comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great stay. The home was clean and just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carole A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Rochester home
We have stayed at many VRBO homes all over the country and this is one of our favorites. The owners have done everything to make you feel welcome. Everything you need is provided. The kitchen is well equipped and well stocked. The bathrooms have enough linens and supplies including soaps and shampoos. The beds are comfortable. The entire house is charming and cozy. The neighborhood is quiet. The owners are very friendly and easy to contact. I highly recommend this house. We had a great overall experience. I loved this little house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

asedf d.

Perfect
The house was redone beautifully and it was perfect for letting the kids play and then nap while the adults could still enjoy some time and space! We will for sure come stay again for any future trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019