The Tranquil Nature Retreat at Ches Mar Homestead

Wake up steps from Lake Minnewashta Regional Park in this beautifully renovated 1,600 sqft retreat. Sleep number bed, rain showers, and bidet toilets. Chef’s kitchen with a double oven, gas stove, coffee machine, and wet bar. Private trail from the backyard leads straight into the park — trails, beach, boat launch. Fire pit and a deck with a gas fireplace for the evenings. Keyless self check-in. Sleeps 5. Garage parking available on request at booking. The space A private lower-level residence with its own entrance and legal address, at the end of a quiet gravel road. Two separate living spaces, a full kitchen and wet bar, bedroom, two bathrooms, and in-unit laundry across 1,600 sqft. Direct backyard access to Lake Minnewashta Regional Park — walking trails, swimming beach, boat launch, playground, and picnic areas. Five minutes to downtown Excelsior for restaurants, shopping, and Lake Minnetonka. Window air conditioning and ceiling fan keep things cool in summer; individual baseboard heat in every room for the colder months. Guest access The entire unit is yours, plus free range of the yard, fire pit area, and deck with gas fireplace and cozy seating. Keyless entry means you can arrive on your own schedule. Other things to note The sunsets here are remarkable, and wildlife roams the yard — cranes, wild turkeys, deer. We keep exterior lighting minimal at night to preserve the stars and avoid disturbing the animals. We are an animal-free, smoke-free, pesticide-free, and fragrance-free household. Early check-in and late check-out available on request for $150, subject to availability.