The Rand House One Old Territorial Road Monticello Minnesota 55362 USA http://www.randhouse.com Phone: +1-763-295-6037 Fax: +1-763-295-6037

General Information

"Quality Assured Inn" of the Minnesota Bed & Breakfast Guild. The Historic Rand House in Monticello, MN is part of Random-one of the last remaining large country estates built prior to the turn of the last century by leading Minneapolis families. Built as a wedding present to his bride, Susan Mealey, by Rufus Rand, heir to a natural gas lighting fortune, The Rand House served as the prominent family's summer home for more than 60 years. The estate's secluded four acre grounds include extensive flower gardens, New England style stone fences and hundreds of feet of luxurious lilac bushes ringing its perimeter. Now totally renovated, The Rand House has become a popular weekend retreat for history buffs and antiquers visiting the more than two dozen antique shops nearby. The Rand House is a very special place nearby, yet so far away in time and space. A place to relax. To escape. To think. To re-energize. Perhaps to dream a little. To get to know the person you thought you knew. To lose yourself in the charms of a grander, gentler time...

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 115.00 and $ 175.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 115.00 and $ 175.00

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served in the Grand porch (in season), Solarium, Breakfast/dining area
• Special meals available: Vegetarian

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is not allowed
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Accommodations are not suitable for children
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (wine and beer)
• Deposit amount required (One night's lodging)
• Check in time is 4-6 PM and Check out time is 11 AM
• Cancellations:
  If you must cancel your reservation, we must have 14 days notice to give you a full refund of your deposit. Cancellations received with less than 14 days notice will be given a refund less a $10 service charge, if we are able to re-book the room with another party. No refund will be given if we are unable to fill the room.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Minnesota Bed & Breakfast Guild (an affiliate of the MN Hotel & Lodging Association)
  • Minnesota Bed & Breakfast Guild (an affiliate of the MN Hotel & Lodging Association)

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian
• Built in 1884
• Restored / Remodeled in 1995
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Access for the disabled is limited

Location

• Geographic region: Central Minnesota
• Location is best described as: Countryside, Small town, Suburban
  
• Nearest major city: Minneapolis, MN (40 miles North-west)
• Directions to property:
  I-94 west out of Minneapolis, exit at Hwy 25, turn right one block to 7th St., turn right, go 5 blocks east on 7th St. til you reach house on hill.
• Directions from airport:
  Minneapolis/St. Paul International

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Duffy & Merrill Busch
  Professional couple, husband and wife, who have personally saved and restored this rare historic country estate.
• The innkeepers speak: English

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Beach, Historical interests, Museum, Nature area, 45 minutes to Mall of America, major league sports., Outlet Stores, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Nature trails, bird watching, near 25 antique shops., Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental