Holiday rentals in St. Charles

Woodland Retreat, Full private walkout lower level

Peaceful retreat down gravel driveway 15 min from Mayo Clinic. Enjoy your own apartment with private backyard walkout entrance to the lower level of our home. You will have a bedroom, living area, kitchenette with mini fridge, microwave and toaster oven (no conventional stove/oven), bathroom w/ tub & shower, pingpong table, laundry, and patio with fire ring. You may hear piano music weekday afternoons, since I give lessons (usually 3-6 pm; a bit earlier in summer) NEW HEATED FLOORS w/thermostat

~ Third Street Suites ~ #7

This beautiful 3rd story- 2 level penthouse apartment (ACCESSED BY STAIRS ONLY UP TO 3RD LEVEL ) is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Winona MN! Everything Winona and the downtown area has to offer is within close proximity. Examples include: Coffee, restaurants, bars, brewery, Winona State University, Mississippi , Lake Winona, hiking trails, Shakespeare Festival, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, and much more! Please allow us to make your next stay in beautiful Winona a memorable one!

*Prairie Island Bungalow with Water Access*

Welcome to Prairie Island Bungalow (PIB)! Located on Prairie Island in Winona, this home provides the perfect, quiet getaway for work or play, and is your gateway to outdoor adventure in the Winona area. River access is available on our private dock next door! With thoughtful amenities including a fully-stocked kitchen (with coffee and tea!), plush linens, Smart TVs, games and books, a fire pit, snowshoes, and kayak and canoe rentals; we invite you to simply show up and enjoy your stay at PIB!

Back 20: Hike in only secluded tiny cabin

A beautiful, private, hike in only spot. Quiet Dry Cabin in perfect seclusion to get away from it all. No TV, no phone, no AC, or Internet. When you book this home you are truly wanting to unplug... 1 bedroom loft cabin nestled into 20 acres of trees, valleys, and corn fields. This is roughing it! Natural deep woods within a gully between fields, you’ll find this spot a wonderful sanctuary for wildlife. Follow the few scattered deer trails on the property and explore this natural place.

Bluffside cottage with gorgeous views

Hill Street House is the quintessential river-town residence, located within walking distance of Fountain City's quaint downtown, legendary pubs, and riverfront, but just far enough from the highway and trains to still get a good night's sleep. Perched snuggly on the bluffside overlooking the Mississippi River, you'll see an ever-changing panorama of river boats, barges, and birds in flight against a backdrop of Minnesota bluffs in the distance and a jumble of rooftops below.

Big Buck Inn

Brand new heating and air unit installed in 2025! Cabin is upstairs in a modern barn. Beautiful panoramic views. Spacious 2 BR/1 BA open concept with a full kitchen. Country cottage decor combined with an avid sportsman's touch. Patio with a bonfire area & private grill. Minutes to trout streams, dining, shopping, bike trail, Lanesboro and Peterson. Enjoy the morning turkey gobbles, pheasant kackles, or the afternoon visit of a whitetail deer strolling through!

Woods Edge Cozy Retreat @Whispering Winds

Immerse yourself in nature & experience the magic of the lush gardens, free-roaming bunnies, fairy walkway, stargazing area w/ telescope, meditating in the Soul Garden, fishing in the fully stocked trout stream and more. 5 minute walk to City Park w/ frisbee golf, less than 0.5 miles to local restaurants & shops. Come relax, rejuvenate, and live out your best life at Whispering Winds Micro Retreat! (420 & pet friendly)

Potluck String Lodge (PSL)

Potluck String Lodge (PSL) is situated within Prairie Island Campground along the Mississippi River. With cottony sheets, coffee & towels, paddle sport equipment & bikes, and an outdoor fire ring, you can simply show-up, relax, reconnect, and recreate. This tiny house tells a story about the Boats and Bluegrass music festival and one of the campground picking circles hosted by the Potluck String Band.

Trout Creek Cabin

The cabin sits in a valley on the South Fork of the Root River. Fire pit, hot tub and 2 large patios both with outdoor dining, steps away from the trout stream make this unique property a peaceful, romantic get away. A short drive from the Root River bike trail and Lanesboro making it easy to take advantage of the best historic bluff country has to offer.