Family-friendly vacation rentals in Hopkins

Carriage house with private garden

Art studio converted to guest house, powered partially by solar panels, with vaulted ceilings, french doors to a private garden, full kitchen, office, bedroom, fold-out couch, washer/dryer, on large lot within walking distance of lake with beach and bike trails. Perfect spot for single person, couple or family. Privacy for working, writing, or enjoying the natural surroundings. Private garage and driveway. Patio dining with 6 chairs and grill. 40 foot lap pool shared with owner, by invitation

Lowry Garden - Hot Tub + Sauna + Peloton

A cozy 1916 historic home, where modern meets charm. The goal is to provide an inspiring, cozy, and sparkling clean space/apartment for business, vacation, and bleisure travel. Located in a quiet neighborhood with ample, free on-street parking, it is near downtown attractions and Chain of Lakes. Recharge with a solo trip or reconnect with fellow travelers with the fireplace, book, and vinyl record. Get work done in the office, sweat with a private peloton bike and enjoy the hot tub and sauna.

Tree-Top Urban Cabin with Private Porch & Loft

Looking for a get-away? In town for a concert? This cedar-plank, A-frame studio with its own private porch offers a woodys feel downtown. Just blocks from the Blue Line Metro, it has all of the downtown/airport accessibility and easy transfers to the Green Line Metro to St. Paul and the University of Minnesota. This studio has its own loft, two queen beds and kitchen with stove/oven, fridge, sink, microwave, high-speed wireless internet, ample work space, and its own tree-level private porch.

Unique Mid-Century Modern in a Great Neighborhood

Zen retreat in an urban setting; unique mid-century modern meets Japan in a great neighborhood full of architectural gems. Updated 1950's architect-built passive-solar artist retreat house is surrounded by trees and Japanese Gardens. Casual comfort but far from sterile. Complete tranquility 10 min from downtown Mpls and very close to both U of MN campus. Lively, friendly neighborhood in walking distance to grocery store, gift shops, wine shop, yoga studio, coffee shops and great restaurants.

The Red House Uptown Minneapolis

Artsy 2-bedroom in Uptown (August and September 2024, select dates and send message to host) The Red House Uptown Minneapolis is a first-floor unit in a duplex. The upstairs is rented by longterm tenants who are friendly, respectful & wonderful people. Dog friendly (1 dog - over 2 years old, less than 25 pounds. Your dog must be kept in crate when you go out. Message Kelly for pre-approval of your pet. This is our only AirBnB. Kelly lives 2 miles away and maintains it herself.

Cozy Lakefront Cottage

There are 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a spacious kitchen open to a great room that is perfect for socializing, cooking and relaxing, watching the ducks swim by. Dock installed in 2025. The lake is quiet, non motorized, perfect for canoeing/paddle boarding. Easy walk to the village and access to bike trails. 1 mile walk to Lake Minnetonka. Dogs require approval - please message about your dog. Interior is updated, exterior gives a rustic cottage feel. There is no dock.

Mel's Hideaway-Retreat in the Heart of the Cities

Welcome to Mel's hideaway, your home away from home when you visit the Twin Cities. Minutes away from all that the Cities have to offer, but situated in a quiet neighborhood with your own backyard. Metro Transit is only steps away taking you to first class restaurants, entertainment, and sporting events for a night out. A fully furnished kitchen along with a grill on your own private patio if you'd rather stay in. Perfect for a getaway, or a long-term extended stay.

Private Queen 1 BR Apartment in 4 BR Lakeside Home

Secluded, 1 acre, 4 BR 2 BA house on Lake Hannon only 10 min from downtown. Lower level Queen 1-BR apartment (1000 ft2) with private large living room, kitchen and bath. Private lakeside entrance with secure self check-in Huge patio overlooking Hannon Lake w/hammock. Near walking and biking trails Make a campfire & enjoy the view. The lake is a magnet for wildlife but shallow and not a good fishing lake but there are some good fishing lakes nearby.

‘The Unicorn’, in Historic Home. Off-St. Parking.

Private, urban sanctuary, one bedroom apt. In a historical home. Centrally located in the bustling neighborhood of Whittier... minutes from downtown and uptown. One block from the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. One block from 'Eat Street'... coffee shops, diverse restaurants and music venues.