The Gopher House: Collegiate Charm Meets Modern Comfort
Minutes to the University of Minnesota, enjoy a private gym, sauna, game room, and cozy fire pit
Gym + Sauna + Game Room + Fire Pit | Gopher House
About
Minutes from the University of Minnesota, The Gopher House is your Minneapolis home base for connection, celebration, and comfort. With 3,300+ sq. ft., it’s perfect for game days, parents, family visits, or alumni weekends. Enjoy coffee in the dining nook, workouts in the private gym, a relaxing sauna, and evenings by the fire pit. Less than 1.5 miles from U of M stadiums, this Airbnb blends collegiate charm with modern convenience.
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Free parking in the driveway + additional free street parking Central Minneapolis location just off Hwy 35 Less than 1.5 miles to U of M stadiums 10 minutes to Downtown Minneapolis 15 miles to MSP Airport For more photos & videos of the property, find us on insta @TheGopherHouse MAIN FLOOR Fully equipped kitchen Full Coffee bar with Full pot Keurig (K-Cups, syrups, creamer, sugar provided) Dedicated office space with standing desk and monitor with HDMI cord Two dining areas seat a total of 15 guests Living room with large Smart TV Powder bath Laundry room with washer & dryer UPSTAIRS Primary Suite: King bed + sofa bed + ensuite bath with walk-in shower + Smart TV Bedroom 2: Queen bed + Smart TV Bedroom 3: King bed + Smart TV Bathroom: Soaking tub + shower combo BASEMENT Living room with 65” Smart TV Bedroom: 2 full beds (Step down into room) Bathroom: Full bath with shower NOTE: Low ceilings & please be cautious as there is a step down into the bedroom GARAGE GYM: Rower, treadmill, stair stepper, and bike Rogue squat rack, dumbbells, kettlebells, and additional free weights Resistance bands, yoga mats, yoga blocks Private infrared sauna Mini split Heat & AC GARAGE GAME ROOM: Pool table Shuffleboard table Arcade machines + Smart TV Mini split Heat & AC OUTDOOR SPACES Front porch with two cozy chairs Back porch dining table for 10 Backyard fire pit surrounded by adirondack chairs & couches Gas grill & grilling utensils Yard games provided SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Bedroom 1: King bed (Primary) Bedroom 2: Queen bed Bedroom 3: King bed Bedroom 4: Two full beds (Basement) Main Floor Living Room: Queen Pull out sofa Modular Sofa in basement Sofa Bed in Primary bedroom BATHROOMS 1 Ensuite with walk-in shower (Primary) 1 Full bath with soaking tub & shower (Upstairs) 1 Full bath with shower (Basement) 1 Powder bath (Main level) Towels, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion included. LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS: Dinkytown: 0.9 miles Huntington Bank Stadium: 1.3 miles Mariucci & Ridder Arenas: 1.5 miles Williams Arena & Sports Pavilion: 1.3 miles Siebert Field: 0.7 miles Jane Sage Cowles Stadium: 1 mile US Bank Stadium: 2.1 miles Target Center & Target Field: 2.6 miles Xcel Energy Center/Grand Casino Arena (St. Paul): 9 miles Mall of America: 13.2 miles MSP Airport: 15 miles
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What this place offers
Amenities
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Fire pit
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
Entertainment
- Arcade machine
- Books
- Exercise equipment
- Life-size games
- Pool table
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Fire pit
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
Entertainment
- Arcade machine
- Books
- Exercise equipment
- Life-size games
- Pool table
Family
- Baby bath
- Board games
- Children's books and toys
- Children's tableware
- Crib
- High chair
- Stair gates
- Travel crib
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Room-darkening shades
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Gym
- Private living room
- Sauna
- Free street parking
Location features
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
House Rules
Accessibility
Neighborhood
The property is in a cozy neighborhood, tucked between two other rentals
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