Charming cottage steps from lake, shops & more!

Quaint and welcoming one-bedroom cottage located on a landmark property in beautiful Excelsior, one block from Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior Commons, and the beach. Walk to Excelsior's restaurants and shops, regional trails, and more! Comfortable and cozy, this cottage is in an ideal location to enjoy all Excelsior has to offer, while returning to your own private cottage for quiet relaxation. The cottage shares a parcel with one of Excelsior's original Heritage Preservation Landmarks. The space Mission House Cottage is a stand-alone one bedroom cottage with a private entrance, located on the same parcel as what was once the Catholic Mission House, a designated Heritage Preservation Landmark. The cottage has a full kitchen with stovetop, oven, microwave and refrigerator, and double basin sink. The living/dining area includes a comfy sofa as well as a dining table that expands to seat six. The bedroom includes a queen-size bed with high-quality linens and pillow top mattress cover, as well as an oversized closet with a small drawer unit and luggage stand. The living room sofa converts to a full size bed (best for children or smaller adults). The cottage's entry area includes a small mudroom for you to store your coats, shoes, and more. A full-size washer and dryer is also located in the mudroom. In the warmer months, guests may enjoy spending time on the cottage's patio under the shade of one of the parcel's decades-old trees. Mission House Cottage is located in an active neighborhood close to some of Excelsior's most popular events and activities, including those that take place at Excelsior Commons. Depending on time of year, you may see softball players on the way to a game at the ball field, concertgoers on the way to enjoy one of the free concerts in the Commons, or crowds bundled up to watch the annual dog sled race. And while the cottage has a full kitchen, guests are only two blocks away from Excelsior's main street, Water Street, where they will find numerous restaurants and shops. Guest access Guests will have full access to the entire cottage and its exterior patio. Parking for one car is a available next to the cottage. Other things to note LICENSED BY CITY OF EXCELSIOR: Please note that the City of Excelsior requires short term rental properties to be licensed. Be sure you are staying at a licensed property! Excelsior Short Term Rental License No.: 2025-07. RESIDENT PETS: The private home sharing the parcel includes two friendly and enthusiastic resident dogs. Guests may be greeted from afar by the dogs (they tend to bark “hello”) from within the fenced yard. If you enjoy dogs and would like to meet them, just send us a message and we’ll be happy to make the introduction!