Located just 3 miles to downtown and the Mayo Clinic, the open concept layout in this two-bedroom home is very functional. A neutral color pallet and high-end finishes await inside. With everything located on one level, including laundry, this is the perfect home away from home. Book with us today!
THE SPACE
This house is perfect for anyone visiting Rochester for business purposes or guests with family members receiving treatment at Mayo Clinic. Guests must climb four steps to get into the house. Once inside everything is located on one level.
AMENITITES
• Fully equipped kitchen with gas cook-top and granite counters.
• Luxurious bathroom with tile shower (no tub).
• High speed internet.
• Smart TVs in the living room and primary bedroom.
• Two leather power recliners with built-in USB charging station.
• Memory foam mattresses.
• High-end linens.
• Elongated toilet in bathroom.
• Laundry on main floor - off the master bedroom.
• Cable TV - including local channels.
• Desk with office chair for remote working.
• Access to the private back yard and patio.
GUEST ACCESS
Guests have access to the entire main level of this property. The house does have a lower-level apartment that is occupied. Those tenants enter via a separate entrance. At no time will the tenants enter the advertised STR.
GUEST INTERACTION
We live in town and are available if needed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help during your stay. For your convenience, there is a magnet on the fridge with our contact information.
CHECK IN INSTRUCTIONS
The entrance to the home has a keypad. We will provide the code (4 digits) for the keypad on the day of your arrival. The keypad is located on the FRONT door. Type in the code and turn the deadbolt.
For guests arriving late, the keypad is lighted, and the flood light will turn on as you approach the door.
To lock as you come and go, press the logo on the keypad and turn the deadbolt to the lock position.
Once inside there is a welcome letter with the WIFI password and other instructions and other important information like when to take out the garbage bins.
PARKING
Free off-street parking is available just steps from the front door. When you arrive, pull in the driveway and park next to the newly poured concrete pad.
GARBAGE AND RECYCLING
The bins are located in the driveway.
Service is on Monday.
Bring the bins to the curb on Sunday night.
CABLE TV
Cable TV (including local channels) is available in both the living room and primary bedroom.
Instructions for how to get cable TV to work are located on the back of the welcome letter.
THERMOSTAT
The thermostat is in the hallway across from the bathroom. Leave the fan set to “ON” and try to keep the temperature between 68°-74° as it controls the temperature for both units. Do NOT turn it off at any time.
RULES
• Treat this home as you would your own.
• Maximum 3 guests only.
• Absolutely no unauthorized overnight guests.
CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS
• Log out of any online accounts.
• Do the dishes.
• Set the thermostat to 72°.
• We will take care of everything else.
NEIGHBORHOOD OVERVIEW
This home is located on a commercially zoned street with only three other neighbors. The street is somewhat busy during the week 8:00am - 5:00pm, but quiets down in the evenings. The weekends are quiet as well.
GETTING AROUND
Located just three blocks from Broadway Avenue, the main thoroughfare through the city, getting around very easy. A vehicle is not necessary but may be desired.
Most major stores have two locations in town. It is likely you will find whatever you need in a 10-mile radius.
If you find yourself downtown with a vehicle, the parking ramps and meters are free after 6:00pm.
If you don’t have a vehicle, Rochester has both UBER and Lyft.
PAYMENT
Full payment is due at the time of booking.
FEES
What you (the GUEST) are charged for a reservation.
NIGHLY RATE
+ CLEANING FEE
+ LODGING TAXES
+ GUEST SERVICE FEE
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TOTAL BOOKING FEE
• NIGHTLY RATE - (varies, set by host) If rates differ per night, the nightly rate is shown as the average nightly rate.
• CLEANING FEE - (flat fee, set by host)
• LODGING TAXES - (flat fee, set by the city/state) This is the same as the taxes hotels charge. VRBO collects this and pays on behalf of the host.
Rates vary by city and state. For Rochester that rate is *17% of NIGHTLY RATE + CLEANING FEE.
*(6.875% state + 8.125% local + 2% misc.)
• GUEST SERVICE FEE - (varies, set by VRBO) This is the amount VRBO receives from the GUEST for the booking. It is approximately 14% of the NIGHTLY RATE + CLEANING FEE. The higher the reservation amount, the lower the percentage of the service fee.
