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Spacious 2-bedroom loft above the International Owl Center in Houston, MN

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Houston, MN
  • Place, Harmony-Preston Valley Trail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Houston Nature Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Root River
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Crosse, WI (LSE-La Crosse Municipal)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About this property

Spacious 2-bedroom loft above the International Owl Center in Houston, MN

After ascending 23 steps you will enjoy plenty of extra room in this spacious 2000 square-foot apartment. Newly remodeled and located above the International Owl Center. This wonderful space features 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. With amenities including a full kitchen, washing machine and dryer, WiFi, and AC, your comfort is our top priority. Our place is equipped for both long or short stays to make your holiday one to remember.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Harmony-Preston Valley Trail. Laundry facilities are available. The apartment offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Harmony-Preston Valley Trail and 3 minutes on foot from Houston Nature Center
Spacious 2-bedroom loft above the International Owl Center in Houston, MN offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Houston apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Spacious 2-bedroom loft above the International Owl Center in Houston, MN Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

mitchell m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this was one of the best places we have stayed via vrbo, sweet place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful space, attention to detail, comfortable beds, gracious host, close to attractions…lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richard is very welcoming and thoughtful host. The place is very spacious and beautifully appointed. We had a great time and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful space. Equipepd with everything one would for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy and welcoming check in. The space was lovely and perfect for us. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property for a stay. This property was spacious, clean and so beautifully decorated. Our only regret is that we weren’t staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful woodwork and piano, kitchen was perfect, bedrooms felt luxurious. We were there for a long weekend, but the space would be ideal for entertaining for a holiday. Owl center below the rental has fantastic programming, and the Root River bike trail was a block away. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deidra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEAUTIFUL space! Richard met us at the building and showed us around, very attentive and accommodating! Very clean and beds are super comfortable - will be back if in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was everything I hoped for and more. The property was exactly as described - beautifully modern, spacious, and filled with warm touches that made it feel instantly comfortable. The exposed‑beam kitchen and living area were stunning, and the views from the windows made the whole place feel open and peaceful.The hosts are exceptional. One of them was actually my former principal, and he met me at the property to make sure everything went smoothly. That personal care meant a lot and set the tone for a truly seamless stay.I left feeling refreshed, welcomed, and grateful. I’d stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krissy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Phenomenal place. Rick’s place is beautiful, very open and luxurious. There is so much care in the craftsmanship, decor and arrangement. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just stayed at this gorgeous rental The owners went above and beyond what you you usually get with these rentals. Nice touches like providing bottled waters,snacks coffee etc. The place was full of high end furnishings and appliances. Quality bedding, furniture and linens. Owner met us and showed us how to run everything along with a quick tour. Location was excellent for our needs Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Root River Trail Ride

This property is amazing and even bigger than it looks in the pictures. Very comfortable and quiet. Rick was very helpful and showed us a few things when we arrived. It was a couple of blocks from the trail head to the Root River Trail which was beautiful! It was perfect for 2 couples. We will definitely stay again! Thank you Rick!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Your secret Owl Hideout!

This is the classiest apartment in Houston County. It felt like I was some kind of Bruce Wayne with a secret hideout right above Owl headquarters. Hosts are incredibly accommodating and it is an easy stay for the International Owl Center!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully unique!

Newly remodeled; very clean; great comfortable beds; large number of thick, soft towels; awesome view; terrific appliances; lovely decor; reasonable access to nearby attractions; located in a quiet, quaint little town with nice people. There are 23 steps in the stairway up to the loft. Doable for us though if you are physically unable to tackle them, you need to know. The kind owner/manager helped us carry some of our stuff upstairs. Thanks Rick! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Spacious property, two bedrooms, two full baths, and an open kitchen plus living space. Piano was very cool. It was in the top floor of a historic mercantile building that was renovated so you could see the old-style craftsmanship of the building. Wide indoor stairway with sturdy railing so we had no trouble getting up to the apartment. Coffee maker/K-cup combo machine was very nice. In-fridge water and ice. It is located above the current location of the International Owl Center. There will be a small sound of an owl hooting from time to time during the day. This was a plus for my wife and myself. We were there to visit the Owl Center so the location was wonderful. The owls leave for their home aviaries when the center closes at 4 so no worries about even the small noise after 4. The center is open over the weekend days and Monday. Host was very friendly and flexible. We needed to check out a little later that the listed noon time due to a 2 pm owl seminar we wanted to attend. It was no problem at all with the helpful communication of the host. Near to the very homey bar and restaurant serving American classics across the street. Bar has a take-away beer and wine selection. Very nice pizza and ice cream place a block away. Coffee shop nearby as well, plus a very welcoming grocery store next to the bar. All these options for food and supplies are small town affordable. Veterans Memorial park nearby with a neat tank. Recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Loft in the heart of Houston

I had the most incredible week at the Houston VRBO Loft. Since my visit was during Christmas, they decorated a gorgeous Christmas tree for my stay. They thought of all the little details, from coffee, fruit, beverages in the fridge, shampoo, decorations, board games, and music on the TV when I arrived- to ensure my stay was comfortable. The loft has beautiful wood floors, vaulted ceilings with gorgeous exposed beams, French doors to the bedrooms, granite countertops, comfy leather couches and chairs, lovely lamps and sconces lining the hallway, and a great view of the city. As a pianist, it was a dream to play the baby grand piano. It was the perfect holiday stay. This will be my go-to place to stay when I visit Houston for years to come. It is the perfect addition to the town and a remarkable transformation from a landmark old brick-building department store. A few specifics:-cleanliness: The loft was immaculately clean.-Location: It is right in the heart of Houston, within walking distance of everything.-Amenities: The bathroom had all the essentials. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, cooking utensils, pots and pans, a Keurig, etc.-Host communication: The host was very responsive and made sure I had everything I needed.-Comfort: The beds and the space were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025