Family-friendly vacation rentals in Excelsior

I can't gush enough about the Treetop Apartment! Aaron was a great host who reached out and set up a pack and play and high chair since I was visiting with a little one. This space is gorgeous, charming, and absolutely filled with thoughtful touches. My kids (4 and 1) loved it and we all want to come back. Clear and helpful instructions throughout the space, everything you need to stay with kids while still being a space that was serene and calming for an adult. The coffee bar and record collection are amazing, the bathroom is amazing with a wonderful deep tub, the whole layout is a perfect blend of old charm and modern amenities. Stay here, you're going to love it!

Great place. Eric had wonderful recommendations for walkable restaurants and other things to do in the area. The yard and garage area were a hit. Very friendly host.

Your place was a perfect fit for our weekend plans! We could stay and relax, but also did activities in the Cities due to close proximity. Perfect fit and place to allow our fur baby to come along! THANK YOU!

It was even nicer than the photos, with a beautiful back yard, fun pool table, very clean. Jill was very responsive.

Great place to stay! Easy to get around Minneapolis. This is the best stocked, most organized rental we have ever been to. Sarah has truly thought of everything to make your stay the best.

This well-equipped home is the perfect base for exploring Minneapolis. It's convenient to lots of activities and restaurants, but a tranquil spot to relax with plenty of space both inside and outside. Highly recommend.

The hosts, Katie and Curt, were very friendly and responsive. The hot tub on the patio was a big bonus. I also enjoyed relaxing in the hammock and watching the trolley go by through the woods ($3 to take the short historic ride). And just a few minutes to walk to Lake Harriet pavilion to take in some live music or walk around the lake. I’m excited to come back sometime for this relaxing get-away!

A beautiful place to stay. close to the city but far enough out that it feels isolated. The grounds were stunning feels special staying a wedding venue when we're just needing a bed when passing through. Queen sized bed though but pretty dang comfy.

Jeff and Sara’s house is in a lovely neighborhood central to many Minneapolis activities. The house was nice and clean and they were easy to work with.

Very cute and peaceful place. It was very nice inside and easy to get to. If you have kids or pets it's the perfect little Airbnb. it has a very large backyard with a secure fence. It even has a swing set. Our dogs loved running around.

Josh & Layl’s place is exactly the kind of quirky, character-filled place we love to stay when traveling. The apartment is full of art, books, and games. We are part of a large extended family and the dining table was inviting for long talks and laughter. The location was fantastic for us as we could walk to a cousin’s home and the Windom Park. Holy Land is always a favorite and it’s practically next door. 10/10 recommend.

Every you need from a household, thank you for the late checkout.

Beautiful bungalow in a quiet, residential area of Minneapolis. It was a relaxing spot to return to after a busy day in the city. We also enjoyed how close the location is to the restaurants and shops at 50th and France.

Chris is a great host. He Was super helpful all the time.I give his place my highest recommendation

The place was solid. We loved the location and loved that we could bring our doggies along w us. The kitchen pretty much had everything you could need, and the bathroom was even stocked with sanitary supplies, which I thought was a sweet touch. The house is wacky, but in a cool good way. I’d be back for sure.

I'm a repeat visitor to this darling apartment. Couldn't recommend it enough!

I loved staying at Brenda’s place! My only regret was not being able to stay longer. Brenda was so very helpful even lending me her own personal cookware since I had a lot of baking to do! The yard is gorgeous and the neighborhood has so many attractions within walking distance! Try staying g here-you’ll love it!

Overall we greatly enjoyed staying and would stay again! The location is awesome for exploring downtown Stillwater and the surrounding area. It had enough space where it didn't feel like we were on top of each other. It is right on main street but none of us really had an issue with road noise, unless we're really good at blocking noise out. The only main struggle was that some of the outlets didn't work so at night time when trying to plug a fan in we struggled to find a working one close to the bed. When I had questions Cheris was very quick to reply and her responses were very helpful! Another downfall that is outside of Cheris's control is that there is no designated parking spot for the loft. It does come with a parking pass which is very nice (!) but if you're not familiar with Stillwater parking, it can fill fast. You sometimes might have to do a few laps to find a close spot to the loft but Stillwater does off ample parking within walking distance.

We stayed for one night for a concert at Surly Brewing Festival Field. The unit was clean and quiet - perfect size for five people for one night. The reserved parking spot is a great bonus.

Deb is the sweetest host! She was very communicative throughout our experience and even came out to greet us, chat, and give us a tour upon our arrival. She is very thoughtful with the set up with an abundance of bonus amenities- snacks, coffee, toiletries, robes, games, etc. It felt like staying at a relative's home. Would definitely stay again! Thank you so much for the pleasant and comfortable stay 😃

We loved staying here! Alison was a great host with easy to follow instructions for getting there, snacks upon arrival, and plenty of recommendations of places we should check out. I loved the cozy feel of the apartment with the book collection and the patio, and it was easy walking to the bakery and ice cream place on the corner! Both very delicious!

The Lane House was the perfect place to stay while we were celebrating. It was the perfect “home base” for our friends and family over the weekend, was a great place to host a small gathering, and was a lovely place to rest and recuperate during our down time. All of the hosts are friendly, helpful, and communicative. They left really beautiful, personal touches all around the home that made us feel so welcomed. The home itself is gorgeous, historic, and well-maintained. Everything was spotless, from the comfortable bedrooms, to the spa-like bathroom, to the kitchen and other common spaces. My only regret is not staying longer! Would highly recommend and certainly hope to return one day!

My stay at The Minnehaha was great! Great location, close to parks and downtown. Chris is a great communicator.

My family of 3 enjoyed our 2 night stay. The location was great—just minutes from the UM campus, where our kiddo attends. The home is lovely—upstairs, which I prefer, and we had a nice view out the windows overlooking the picturesque street. The couch in the living room was a nice place to relax, and the beds were quite comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with what we needed to cook meals, and there were plenty of extra towels. Overall, we would definitely stay here again. Thanks Clark and Elise!