Welcome to MINNēSTAY, your premier host for Minnesota Vacation Rentals: When you choose to get away, we have everything you need in our wide variety of vacation rental properties. Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes in the land of 10,000 lakes. Our collection of vacation rentals offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and adventure. Whether you are seeking a cozy cabin retreat, a lakeside haven, or a luxurious escape surrounded by nature's beauty, we have it all.
Uptown Minneapolis Vacation Rentals
Blocks from Bde Maka Ska and the Chain of Lakes, in the heart of Uptown's restaurant and nightlife strip. See what's open for your dates at minnestay.com.
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Why Book With MINNeSTAY
- 5 Years Running
- Minnesota's Best Gold Award, 2021–2025
- 2017
- Locally Owned & Operated Since
- 1 Mile
- To Bde Maka Ska & Lake Harriet
- Book Direct
- See Live Availability on minnestay.com
Uptown-Area MINNeSTAY Homes
Emerson House
A charming blue craftsman with a stylish living room and garden patio, near the Chain of Lakes and about half a mile from the Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden — walkable to Spyhouse Coffee and The Lowry.
Colfax Commons
A split-level home minutes from Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet, walkable to Uptown's shops, dining, and nightlife — past guests have called it 'a great location to all the fun in Uptown.'
Dean Parkway Estate
A 5,000-sq-ft luxury home directly on the Midtown Greenway, with effortless access to Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, and Uptown — high-end finishes, multiple entertainment spaces, and a private backyard for groups who want room to spread out.
Lyndale Pleasant Getaway
A 3-bedroom, 2-bath home near Uptown, Lake Street, and the Chain of Lakes, with a cozy fireplace, sunroom, and fully fenced backyard — pet-friendly and built for families or groups staying close together.
Why Book Directly with MINNeSTAY
Locally Owned Since 2017
MINNeSTAY is Minneapolis–St. Paul owned and operated — not a national platform. Every Uptown stay is backed by a local team that knows the neighborhood.
Minnesota's Best, Five Years Running
Gold Award winner for Vacation Rentals, 2021–2025 — recognized locally for consistent quality and guest care.
Professionally Managed
Every home is guest-ready and well-maintained, backed by real support — not a spare-room listing.
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Comparent Market Leader
Ranked among the top vacation rental managers in the Minneapolis market.