City of Lakes Carriage House

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Parking available
Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Fairmont, MN

Mayo Clinic Health System
‪4 min drive‬
Cedar Creek Park
‪10 min drive‬
Rose Lake Golf Club
‪14 min drive‬
Fairmont, MN (FRM-Fairmont Municipal)
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement Bar

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

First Floor Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Down Stairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

The original carriage house to the next door mansion. Originally built in 1896, this Spacious house has several distinct hangout areas, including the newly opened carriage house basement bar. With a large open family, dining, kitchen area on the first floor and an outdoor patio of the back, there is room for the group to spread out or hangout together.

Property manager

Tim and Tammie Hested

Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Fairmont

Located in Fairmont, this holiday home is on a lake. Heritiage Acres and Wakefield House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cedar Creek Park and Okamanpeedam State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.

Fairmont, MN

What's nearby

Fairmont Aquatic Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Heritiage Acres - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Mayo Clinic Health System - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Cedar Creek Park - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
Rose Lake Golf Club - 14 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪The Ranch Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is City of Lakes Carriage House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at City of Lakes Carriage House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City of Lakes Carriage House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is City of Lakes Carriage House located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of United Hospital District - Fairmont Clinic, Fairmont Aquatic Park and Mayo Clinic Health System. Heritiage Acres is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

7 April 2025

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

Cute cottage

We stayed here for a family wedding and it was perfect for our family.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

16 October 2024

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

In town for wedding

We loved the carriage house! The pictures on the web site are exactly how the house looks. Having never rented a house before and several unknowns, the owners were very gracious in answering all my questions prior our arrival. The house is so quaint you feel at home immediately! It was nice to have a place to come home to every night and you felt "at home". The only two items we noticed were the mattresses were not the best on two of the three beds. Family members stated you rolled to the middle. And parking is tight if you have multiple vehicles. All is all it was a wonderful experience and I would definitely stay there again! It was sad to leave.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 September 2024

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

Perfect!

Our family of 10 was in the area for a wedding. The house worked perfectly. The host was easy to communicate with and was exceptionally accommodating. accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

17 September 2024

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

In town for a family wedding

The hosts have done a very thorough and tasteful renovation of this property. It was very well stocked with linens, towels, and kitchen supplies. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay during a family wedding. It was a very good space for hosting a pre-wedding dinner and brunch the next morning. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

4 September 2024

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

Nice homecoming!

What a pleasant stay! Along with my siblings it made a perfect place for a family reunion. The neighborhood was very quiet and the property managers were very responsive. I would highly recommend this place!

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta J.

13 August 2024

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

Comfy and homey

Is very cozy, the owners have put a lot of work into this home to make it a pleasurable stay. the history of this carriage home and the large white home are very interesting as well as other homes close by. Was nice to be back in Fairmont and drive around and see old memories of when we grew up in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel J.

5 May 2024

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

Room to spread out.

Many different sleeping areas was great for our group. Quaint & adorable home with amenities I didn’t expect (snacks/toiletries) nice touch!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

26 April 2024

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

Cozy Stay in a Great Town

I stayed here for 12 nights and absolutely loved it. It was so comfortable and cozy and I felt right at home. The hosts thought of everything to make the stay amazing. Its a great house, super clean and close to everything! Look forward to visiting again!

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lancie S.

17 April 2024

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

Perfect house

We really enjoyed our stay at the Carriage house. The house was really clean and provided everything we needed for our stay. We had 4 adults and 3 kids under 13 and there was plenty of room for everyone. The basement was great for the kids. Would definitely book again

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

4 February 2024

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

Great girls weekend

This was a great place for our girls weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy X.

28 January 2024

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

Ice fishing retreat

The house was cozy, and comfortable. There were plenty of soft and fresh bath towels along with ample toilet paper. Hosts responded immediately when I had a question. Everything was a pleasant experience. Would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ger L.

21 January 2024

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

Great

The house was great and there was enough room for everyone. Great location to get some ice fishing done. Would rent again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

18 December 2023

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

Great house with a cool history.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Carriage House (a genuinely refurbished old 19th century carriage house). The owners were attentive and supplied everything we needed. The house was super with a fresh remodel but retaining its historical charm.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M., Missouri

12 December 2023

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

Family visit

This is a beautifully restored historic home in a great neighborhood. Kitchen is well stocked and gorgeous! The Christmas decorations were a wonderful addition. We highly recommend this property and hope to stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

6 October 2023

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

Cozy

I am staying the whole month

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 August 2023

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

Fantastic in many ways!

The house is very clean, organized and charming. The location is in a central, in-town, residential neighborhood very close to lakes. The owners are fully accessible and very friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin L.

4 August 2023

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

Great stay

House was very clean, air conditioning was good and cold, and the kitchen had all the necessities and then some. The only slight drawback was that you have to walk through one of the upstairs sleeping areas in order to get to the other true bedrooms. I would highly recommend this house during your next stay in Fairmont!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

17 July 2023

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

Nice stay at the Carriage House

Cute and welcoming athmosphere. Good beds and clean. Thank you for making our stay in Fairmont so comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

10 July 2023

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

Family reunion

This is the cutest house in a beautiful quint neighborhood. The fire pit out back was all loaded and ready to go for our first nights fire. The kitchen was fully stocked and all toiletries were very well stocked. We had know issues during our stay. Would highly recommend this home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

2 July 2023

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

Excellent home with amazing amenities!

Adults and kids enjoyed the comfort and historical beauty of the house. Everybody loved the bar/game room! Everything we could have wanted was included in the amenities. Beds were comfortable and living areas inviting. Well done hosts!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

22 June 2023

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

Great Stay!

Had everything we needed and very clean!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

18 June 2023

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

Wedding weekend

Perfect place to stay for a wedding in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

10 June 2023

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

Carriage House ❤️

Had a fantastic week+ stay at the Carriage House. The home has a wonderful charm and is very unique with touches of old and new. Loved that the kitchen and bathrooms are well stocked with necessities so an immediate trip to the store isn’t required. We would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris G., Peyton usa

25 May 2023

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Great Jem polished back to a shine

We had great communication with the home owners. When we walked into the home it is a great experience. They have done a great job with decorating. The home has been remodeled with keeping what was special with this house. They modernized a lot of fixtures but kept the feel of the history of the house. They had snacks and drinks for us if we needed. They also had stuff in the showers, extra toothbrushes and paste if needed. Very nice gestures for those that may have forgotten thiers.If in Fairmount I would highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

8 May 2023

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

Girls Weekend

Perfect place for 6 of us to reconnect and share laughs! We enjoyed everything about our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim and Tammie Hested

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement Bar

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

First Floor Living Room

2 bathrooms

Down Stairs Bathroom

Upstairs

Spaces

About this property