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Rochester vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Rochester

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Superhost
Apartment in Rochester
Restful sanctuary just minutes from Mayo Clinic
This great space has a private, self-entrance with off-street parking at no cost...a mere 3.2 miles or 10 minute drive to the Mayo Clinic downtown. Located in a quiet neighborhood in northwest Rochester. It boasts easy access to highways, convenience to grocery store, coffee shop, Target, restaurants and the biking/walking trail. Completely furnished with linens, hair-dryer, Netflix and Hulu, Smart TV and Wi-fi....and a Keurig Coffee maker with coffee. It is your home away from home!
$55 per night
Superhost
Apartment in Rochester
Cozy, comfy 1 BR unit in triplex, 4 blocks to Mayo
This is a 1 BR unit that is in the lower level basement of a triplex (564 sq. ft). There are eight steps down to this apartment. It is bright and clean. This triplex is located in the Kutzky park neighborhood, a safe, quiet residential area. Free off street parking is available behind the house. The apartment has a complete kitchen with a stove, a refrigerator, plenty of dishes and pots and pans so you can make your own meals. There has an electric fireplace Wifi and a smart TV.
$40 per night
Superhost
Apartment in Rochester
Home for the Traveler, a walk to St. Mary's
This unit is located near the heart of Rochester, within blocks of St. Mary's hospital. This is a lower-level unit in an older home, and includes a gorgeous bedroom with a gas fireplace, a full kitchen, a cozy reading room, and a clean, updated bathroom. This home is also close to the Apache mall, the Canadian Honker and other local restaurants, several coffee shops, and the biking/walking trail system. There is also Wi-Fi, laundry, and parking on-site.
$62 per night

Stay near Rochester's top sights

Apache Mall62 locals recommend
Mayo Clinic36 locals recommend
Canadian Honker Restaurant30 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale15 locals recommend
Quarry Hill Nature Center81 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter29 locals recommend

Other great vacation rentals in Rochester

Superhost
Apartment in Rochester
Private cozy apartment *NEAR MAYO* Remodeled!
$75 per night
Superhost
Home in Rochester
5 Blocks from Mayo, FloorUnit Home Away From Home
$69 per night
Superhost
Home in Rochester
St. Augustine’s Flat @ St. Marys Mayo Clinic!
$74 per night
Superhost
Home in Rochester
Beautiful house in a safe neighborhood
$87 per night
Superhost
Apartment in Rochester
Great 2 Bedroom Apartment Close to Shopping/Mayo!
$76 per night
Superhost
Townhouse in Rochester
Modern and fresh space very close to Mayo Clinic
$55 per night
Superhost
Home in Rochester
☆Oakley's Oasis: A Dharma Dwellings Designed Home☆
$112 per night
Superhost
Apartment in Rochester
NEW: Calming main floor retreat near Mayo Clinic
$57 per night
Superhost
Condo in Rochester
Modern 2 Bed and 1 Bath - 6 Blocks from Mayo
$88 per night
Superhost
Home in Rochester
Remodeled 1 bedroom house - Close to Mayo Clinic
$83 per night
Superhost
Home in Rochester
Sunrise at Essex
$96 per night
Superhost
Home in Rochester
Historic Main Floor Duplex *Free Parking + Laundry
$99 per night

Your guide to Rochester

All About Rochester

Located amid tree-topped bluffs in southeastern Minnesota, the city of Rochester lies in the valley of the Zumbro River. The river, which winds its way downtown, provides opportunities for kayakers and tubers to float down the waterway. Rochester is Minnesota’s third-largest city and home to one of the country’s best-known medical facilities, which has fed the city’s growth, but it manages to keep a small-town vibe with a walkable downtown.

During the warmer months, musical concerts and other artistic performances take place by the riverside, and you can hop on one of the city trolleys to check out a wine trail, a local brewery, or the farmers’ market. The Twin Cities are a little over an hour north, while the Mississippi River’s Bluff and Amish Country are within an hour’s reach.

A well-developed park system around the city offers more than 85 miles of multi-use trails to explore. Near the heart of downtown, the Quarry Hill Nature Center features trails and paved pathways for hikers and bikers. The area was underwater during prehistoric times, and you may find fossils and other remnants if you keep your eyes out for them. During the wintertime, you can rent snowshoes and cross-country skis at the quarry.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Rochester

The best time to stay in one of Rochester’s vacation rentals is during early summer, when temperatures are typically pleasant. July and August are warm to hot and more humid, but you can cool off by paddling on one of the nearby lakes and rivers. In September and October, temperatures cool down, and the nights grow chilly. Apple orchards and changing fall foliage are main attractions, as are the pumpkin patches and bonfires.

Snowfall often begins in October and lasts through April, and Minnesota winters are snowy, icy, and cold. The Christmas holiday season kicks off in November with the Festival of Trees, and skating rinks like the outdoor skating rink at Soldiers Field are a popular place to be — next to a fireplace is nice, too. January and February temperatures stay below freezing, and the wind chill factor can keep temperatures at zero degrees Fahrenheit. But there’s little chance of cabin fever with themed ice bars, ice sculptors, DJs, and bright lights of the SocialICE festival. March weather can still have freezing temperatures, but the winter thaw usually begins by April.


Top things to do in Rochester

Lanesboro and Amish Country

A 60-minute drive southeast of Rochester lands you in Lanesboro, an artistic community home to theater troupes, musicians, and visual artists. You’ll also find several antique shops and independent boutiques. Nearby Harmony is home to a thriving Amish community, and local stores sell Amish handcrafted furniture, baskets, quilts, and leather goods.

Root River and Root River Trail

Within an hour east of Rochester is the Mississippi River’s Bluff Country. You can glide in a canoe down the 80-mile Root River or bike the Root River Trail, whose path runs for 42 miles along a disused railway line. There are 30 miles of blacktop for biking in the warmer months and for cross-country skiing in winter.

Silver Lake Park

Just 10 minutes from the center of Rochester, you can fish, rent a paddleboat, or cruise with a friend on a tandem bike around Silver Lake. Rental bikes and strollers are available. Around the 1.8-mile loop are picnic areas, an outdoor pool, and a skate park.

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