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Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+

Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a sauna

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Dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
Located on historic State Street in the heart of New Ulm, this nearly 100-year-old home offers a charming retreat. With its beautiful hardwood floors and high ceilings, you'll love relaxing in one of the four outdoor spaces - a large front porch, coffee deck, back deck or patio with a cozy fire pit. Take advantage of off-street parking stalls and enjoy easy access to downtown's restaurants, boutiques and parks.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+

Our nearly 100 year old home sits on historic State Street in the center of town, just 2 blocks from the bustling downtown which includes, restaurants, boutiques, coffee, ice cream, cocktail bars, parks and much more.

Recently voted Best Place in Minnesota to Live and a Top 10 MN vacation destination, New Ulm is a quaint, charming yet vibrant gem in south central Minnesota. Home of the 2nd oldest family owned and operated brewery in the United States, Schell's. Its packed calendar of festivals make it a year-round destination.

3,200 square feet, you will love the charm of this old home including the beautiful hardwood floors and high ceilings. Please enjoy any of the FOUR great outdoor spaces available including a large front porch, a small coffee deck on the second floor, the back deck or the patio with a cozy, private fire pit. The property also has off-street parking stalls.

We are life-long residents, (or Bewohners if you sprechen sie Deutsch) of New Ulm and are close by to answer any question you may have quickly via phone, text, email or VRBO messenger.

New Ulm is well known for its Bavarian roots and it pervades almost everything. From day one, the city was designed as a free-thinking utopia filled with parks every few blocks.

New Ulm is famous for its German festivals such as Bavarian Blast (formally Heritagefest) (July), Bock Fest (March) at the mansion grounds of August Schell of Schell's beer fame, and of course, TWO full weekends of Oktoberfest (Oktober) activities. New Ulm is the host of many baseball, hockey and basketball tournaments.

Our home is just four blocks from beautiful German Park with its fountain, gardens and brand new amphitheater. It is also just 2 blocks from the Historic Turner Hall Turnverein Club complete with bar and restaurant (Rathskeller).

Our home is located almost smack in the middle of town making walking downtown a breeze (about 2 blocks). There you can find everything from live music to German restaurants (Turner Hall and Kaiserhoff), or our Glockenspiel, one of the few free-standing carillon clock towers in the world! You are also just a few blocks from Johnson Park if you want to take in a baseball game.

If you can't find the dates you're looking for here, try our other VRBO property 2471764

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave comforters in the rooms. I take them to the laundromat.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please do not wear shoes inside the Property. Treat our home as you would treat your own, thank you.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Unless ok'd by owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: unless ok'd by owner
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Willkommen Freund to Historic New Ulm!
Willkommen Freund to Historic New Ulm! (sleeps 8)
Willkommen Freund to Historic New Ulm! (sleeps 7)
Willkommen Freund to Historic New Ulm! (sleeps 8+) New Ulm

About the neighborhood

Map
MN, New Ulm

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Music Hall of Fame - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wanda Gag House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Ulm Medical Center - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • August Schell Museum of Brewing - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Flandrau State Park - 6 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Turner Hall - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Frost Distilling - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Starkeller - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+ located?

Located in the heart of New Ulm, this family-friendly vacation home is steps from John Lind House, Brown County Historical Society, and Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. Schonlau Park and Wanda Gag House are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Haus in Historic New Ulm - sleeps 8+ Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 121 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The atmosphere is homey and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie B.

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

Fourth of July trip

We had a great weekend, hanging out with our family. The house was spacious and cool, a wonderful place for playing cards and visiting. The location for 4th of July events was excellent. We also swam and kayaked in Shirley Lake, listening to music in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyakume

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home was very clean and spacious host was easy to communicate with. Wish we had more time to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Graduation trip

Very nice house. Close to everything. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Super Charming House and Town

Great location, clean and comfortable. Very responsive hosts. The house is so charming, we loved it. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kati E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room for everyone! We had a golf tournament so we weren't home much but the downstairs shower was amazing and the beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

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

Great Stay!

Very happy with the stay. Plenty of room and proximity to downtown was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Great House for Families

This is a great places for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Historic Charm and Fantastic location!

Great location and the house met the needs of our family of 6 adults. We loved the set up, kitchen and dining area. We all felt like there was plenty of room for everyone. It is a beautiful old house with a lot of charm. Quiet neighborhood and very friendly and welcoming owner! It was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Home away from home

Staying at the Holiday Haus was truly a home away from home. It was spacious but cozy with some fun luxuries.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Great Place

The home was perfect for our family. Lots of activities for kids and plenty of space to gather. And, it was decorated very nicely for Christmas - quite festive!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire U.

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

Great Trip!

Beautiful House, Great Location, Responsive and Helpful Staff:-)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Location. The house was a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian M.

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

Wonderful

Our girls trip was wonderful! The house was very clean & we felt like we could make ourselves at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G., Perham

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

Perfect weekend get-away

Great house and convenient location to downtown New Ulm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

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

Awesome property!

The Holiday Haus is a great vacation rental and the property is in fantastic condition!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Shirley P.

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

Holiday Haus stay

The house has a historic past and is beautiful. Some areas have been renovated, and there were lovely surprises. The location was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

Relax and unwind

We loved our stay! We slep in a very comfortable bed. The temperature of the house was great. Restaurants and sites are very close. We had relaxing evening's watching TV and the fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie W.

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

Wonderful family time!

The Holiday Haus was a great fit for our family! Plenty of room to be together and great proximity to historic downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Work Week

We had work for a week in New Ulm and this house was perfect. Great location to get to anything we needed. Beds were comfortable. Worked perfectly for what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Exactly what we wanted

The house is lovely, the outside spaces are fantastic, the location is terrific. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and Barb D.

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

Beautiful Home!

We had such a good time in New Ulm for Oktoberfest. This property was just perfect for our stay. It was so well stocked, plenty of linens, lots of room and above all was super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

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

Great Place!!

Property had everything our family needed!! Char was super helpful!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

LARRY M.

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

Another Great Stay

We've held other small family event here and really enjoyed the location near family in New Ulm and the room to spread out. This year we celebrated Father's Day and some birthdays and it was another great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Work Stay

Dan and Char couldn’t have been any better hosts. We’ve stayed in both of there properties for work many times and couldn’t ask for better. Sure beats a hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024