The East Side Inn is an adorable, well-maintained cottage. The space is welcoming, private, lovingly decorated, and spacious. The beds are very comfortable – even the twin daybed on the first floor. Guests can relax on the patio, retreat to the shed in the back yard to enjoy beverages by lantern light, or plan a picnic and playtime in the city park directly across the street. A really nice grocery store, downtown restaurants, and the Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance’s gallery of local art are just a couple of blocks away. If you want to explore farther afield, Glacial Lakes State Park is less than a 30-minute drive. I’ve stayed in other VRBOs in MN plus CO, TX, NM, and IA, and while I loved many of them, no other owners have gone to the extent that hosts John and April did to make us feel like welcome and valued guests. They have anticipated the traveler’s every need from coffee, snacks, and treats to toiletries and laundry detergent. Walking distance from the University of Minnesota Morris and downtown, East Side Inn is the perfect solution for parents visiting students, people with business on campus, extended family who would like their own space, travelers passing through, and anyone else who would like to stay in a charming vacation rental.
