Name: The Berkman
Address: 217 14th ave sw, Folwell, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America, Rochester, Olmsted County, US
Price range: $166–$216 per night
Rating: 9.6

What guests think

At The Berkman, reviewers consistently highlight modern apartment-style suites with full kitchens and in‑unit laundry, genuinely friendly concierge service, a convenient location by St. Mary’s/Mayo, and a well-equipped set of on-site amenities.

Many find the apartments spacious and quiet, though several report uncomfortable or sagging mattresses, some hard or awkward furniture, and occasional HVAC or temperature issues. Amenities like the gym, pool, lounges and a golf simulator are well liked, and the shuttle helps with Mayo visits; some guests note paid parking. Cleanliness is widely praised, with a few lapses such as missed spots or pet-related hallway odors. Overall, expect apartment-style convenience near St. Mary’s with strong amenities and generally reliable comfort.

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Facilities

Guests praise the gym, pool, lounges/patio and golf simulator, and find the shuttle to Mayo convenient. Several note on-site parking comes with a fee.

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10

Kim

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the extracurricular activities. Nice pool for laps, nice community areas

10

Amy

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wow- this place is amazing! Very spacious accommodations and super clean. 10+\10. Very affordable- very suitable for a family, short or long stay, and pets are welcome. Excellent workout facility and lounge area perfect for a gathering of any size.

10

David

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great property, with a golf simulator that I enjoy using.

10

ariel k

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Love having a little apartment. Quiet too, nice gym and sauna

10

Cheri

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing property and great service! Took care of all of our needs and really appreciated the dog area on sixth floor for our two little ones!

10

Jason

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room very clean. Loved the convenience of being able to walk from room straight on to patio with pool, grass areas, and sitting areas. Workout facility very nice also.

6

Scott

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool area and big lounges were great with a good view

10

Kim

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice and clean accommodations. Nice place to relax between appointments at Mayo clinic. Energy and environmentally conscious building. Shuttle service was prompt and reliable. Will definitely stay here again.

10

Sheila

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and quiet property. Free shuttle to Mayo clinic is available numerous times daily. They have a small shop with food and drinks. There's a great restaurant attached. The fitness and lounging areas are amazing.

10

denise

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mayo visit, very relaxing location. This is next to Mayo St Mary’s Hospital. The parking was temperature controlled, the weather was -10, so this was a bonus. We used a shuttle to get to Mayo building, the shuttle is extremely busy after 3pm. There was quite a wait. The room was roomy, laundry, large bathroom with tub, we were on floor 6. We will go there on our next visit.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the property as very clean and well maintained. A few report missed spots or pet-related hallway odors.

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10

Tonya

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable

10

LeeAnn

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, the staff were very friendly! We would love to stay there again.

10

David

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed at the Berkman several times and it's always been a wonderful experience!! The concierge service has always been so responsive and helpful, bringing us everything we need promptly! Our apartment is always very clean and comfortable. We always choose it when we are in Rochester!!

4

Ashley

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bed was awful dog poop in hallway

10

Heather

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Professional staff and nice clean facilities

10

David

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A wonder clean, new and modern property with great staff. I stay here every time I come to Rochester.

8

Janne

Dec 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Bathroom sink wasn’t totally clean

10

Lynette

Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The rooms were exceptionally clean and tidy. It was also nice and quiet. The only drawback concerned the dog wash area - it seemed to hold the smell of dog for an extended period of time in the hallway be the elevators.

10

Theresa

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very big room lots of room to spread out and get settled. Very nice property!

6

Mary

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We came for an outpatient surgery at Mayo hospital across the street. We did have a few issues working with the television remote control which were partially addressed. The did not have the tea and cookies in the room as promised. They don’t put decaffeinated coffee in the room, we went to the front desk for some the first night, he said he’d bring some up. They did not bring any, we called the next morning and it was brought right up with apologies. The bed was advertised as pillow top with premium bedding, it was a very uncomfortable platform bed, and no extra blankets in the room. The kitchen is extremely well appointed with everything necessary. Nice to have a washer and dryer in the room as well. There was only one comfortable chair to relax and watch television and there were two adults in the room. We really did enjoy the fact that the rooms were so soundproofed. The housekeeper forgot to clean under the kitchen island and we found cough drop wrappers underneath it.

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Rooms

Apartment-style units are spacious and quiet, with full kitchens and in-room laundry adding comfort. Several reviews mention uncomfortable beds or furniture and occasional HVAC or temperature issues.

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Philip

Feb 24, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The studio apartments are too small for anything but a single chair if you want to watch tv. I moved into a much much better 1 bedroom unit. It was spacious and quite satisfactory. This building is used as a residential building, and for short term stays. there are no internal restaurants that are available for breakfast. In fact, the restaurants that are within walking distance of a couple of blocks your options are bars, bars, and bars. Don't be confused about the location of this building in the Mayo Clinic, most of the appointments at Mayo are held in the condo building in Mayo building which are over a mile away the Mayo I'm building directly across the street is I believe mostly for pediatric cases. I was in Rochester to go to the mayo clinic. I didn't realize that I would actually be taking shuttles to the clinic for all of my appointments to Mayo clinic is quite large, short term, renting at the Berkman may or may not be as convenient as some of the hotels right at the mayo clinic.

10

Barbara

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Apartment was spacious and comfortable and quiet. Woman concierge who checked us in and out was very helpful.

8

Richard

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything great, bed could be better... a little worn on the side nearest to the bathroom.

10

MICHELLE

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great property right across the street from St. Mary’s I love the place for me the mattress was a bit to firm that’s just a personal preference. Studio had full kitchen and washer and dryer.

4

Diane

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There are good and bad things about the Berkman. The property is visually attractive with a clean, contemporary style. Unfortunately the furniture was extremely uncomfortable. It was impossible to sit and watch TV on the couch, it was like sitting on bleachers in a high school gymnasium. The bed was also hard and uncomfortable with flat pillows. This was our second, and last, stay at Berkman. We will go back to Staybridge Suites on Commerce for future Mayo visits. There were many positives, however. The bathroom was roomy with lots of towels and a nice, deep tub (may be difficult for those with mobility issues). The kitchen was a large, full kitchen with dishes, silverware, etc. The parking garage is best suited for those with compact cars as exiting the garage was challenging every time. The free shuttle back and forth to Mayo worked very well.

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Cindy D

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A/C issues Room did not stay cool. Had problems sleeping at night. Bathtub: It was difficult getting in and out due to the height of the tub. I do not have any medical issues that prevent mobility. Upon getting out, I fell. Mattress: It felt like I was sleeping on a box spring mattress. Upon arrival: I arrived earlier than expected. As a result, I waited in the lobby for 4 hours. There was poor communication from the front desk when room would be ready. I was told just to wait in the lobby. Not sure what VIP means, but was lacking overall experience.

10

Sheila

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My only comments would be that there is no mirror in the room here than in the bathroom Areas are clean and quiet

10

Kari

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay at The Berkman. Convenient to St Mary's. The rooms are incredibly spacious and have very adequate amenities. They are working out a few sound issues (as the property is newly renovated). If you're sensitive to sounds ask the concierge for assistance. The concierge proactively addressed the issue and moved /upgraded my room. For this reason I'm giving an overall 5 stars, without that customer service the HVAC sound would have reduced my rating to a 3 (or less).

10

denise

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mayo visit, very relaxing location. This is next to Mayo St Mary’s Hospital. The parking was temperature controlled, the weather was -10, so this was a bonus. We used a shuttle to get to Mayo building, the shuttle is extremely busy after 3pm. There was quite a wait. The room was roomy, laundry, large bathroom with tub, we were on floor 6. We will go there on our next visit.

6

Mary

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We came for an outpatient surgery at Mayo hospital across the street. We did have a few issues working with the television remote control which were partially addressed. The did not have the tea and cookies in the room as promised. They don’t put decaffeinated coffee in the room, we went to the front desk for some the first night, he said he’d bring some up. They did not bring any, we called the next morning and it was brought right up with apologies. The bed was advertised as pillow top with premium bedding, it was a very uncomfortable platform bed, and no extra blankets in the room. The kitchen is extremely well appointed with everything necessary. Nice to have a washer and dryer in the room as well. There was only one comfortable chair to relax and watch television and there were two adults in the room. We really did enjoy the fact that the rooms were so soundproofed. The housekeeper forgot to clean under the kitchen island and we found cough drop wrappers underneath it.

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Service

Staff and concierge are widely described as friendly, responsive and helpful. A few guests experienced communication lapses at check-in or delays with small requests.

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Barbara

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Apartment was spacious and comfortable and quiet. Woman concierge who checked us in and out was very helpful.

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laura

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Amazing helpful staff.

10

Yuki

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You can comfortably control the temperature to suit your needs. The environment is tranquil and soothing, creating a relaxing atmosphere. The Mayo Clinic for surgery and inpatient care is thoughtfully located away from the road for added tranquility. If you wish to visit the main hospital, convenient shuttles run throughout the day. The staff at the concierge desk is consistently exceptional, which is one of the reasons I chose this hotel—it truly feels welcoming and caring.

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Roxann

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Noone at the desk for checkin and was charged for parking although I was told it was free. Nice suite but bed was just so-so. Loved the patio! Great VIP area with pool. Great location!

10

Kelsey

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Outstanding customer service. We felt very well taken care of at the Berkman and will be staying again if we have any future trips to Rochester.

10

LeeAnn

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, the staff were very friendly! We would love to stay there again.

10

David

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed at the Berkman several times and it's always been a wonderful experience!! The concierge service has always been so responsive and helpful, bringing us everything we need promptly! Our apartment is always very clean and comfortable. We always choose it when we are in Rochester!!

6

Cindy D

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A/C issues Room did not stay cool. Had problems sleeping at night. Bathtub: It was difficult getting in and out due to the height of the tub. I do not have any medical issues that prevent mobility. Upon getting out, I fell. Mattress: It felt like I was sleeping on a box spring mattress. Upon arrival: I arrived earlier than expected. As a result, I waited in the lobby for 4 hours. There was poor communication from the front desk when room would be ready. I was told just to wait in the lobby. Not sure what VIP means, but was lacking overall experience.

10

CYNTHIA

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I come down here to stay at the Berkman because it’s close to the Mayo Clinic and it’s convenient for me. Any questions I have. They are so eager to help me. I feel very welcome there.

6

Pamela

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location and staff were very good. Where my expectations were let down: I didn't know how to make the drip coffee and we only had one whole bean packet..no tea. The literature about amenities and cable guide was outdated/incorrect. The 4th floor space was never stocked with coffee. The sitting chairs in the room were not at all comfortable. Glad I only had a two day stay.

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Location

Across from St. Mary’s and convenient for Mayo visits, with walkable access to restaurants, grocery and parks; a shuttle serves the main campus. Area is generally considered safe and easy to navigate.

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Daniel

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel. Great location. Restaurant on site is a plus. We always stay here when in town for Mayo appts

10

Jennifer

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We always have a very nice stay at the Berkman. It’s always clean and meets all of our needs. Great location if you have appointments at st. Mary’s.

8

Gregory

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, nice room, easy walk to grocery store, close to park and walking path.

10

Francis

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We visited our daughter who lives in the same building and found it the ideal place to stay. Nice running trail nearby and easy uber to coffee shops and restaurants. Will return for sure.

10

Carrie

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a short stay, but the convenience to walking across the street to the Mayo Hospital was definitely a bonus. Everything you need is right there, a restaurant or a few groceries from the pantry to cook yourself in the full kitchen! Very nice place, we highly recommend!

10

Kemberly

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing place to stay right across from St Marys Hospital.

10

Zhuohao

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Super convenient

10

ivory

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is directly across from Mayo's St. Mary Campus. I chose it for proximity to Cardiac care, for an extended stay for a family member's surgery. The location is excellent for walking to and from the hospital. The area is well lit and safe at all hours. There is a great natural food grocery 4 blocks from the facility. The guest suite room had everything I needed plus the luxury of laundry, and a fully stocked kitchen. The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. I appreciated the common area's Zoom rooms for private meetings, and comfortable places to work. The fitness facility is large with ample equipment. I had to extend my stay due to surgery schedule. I appreciated Berkman staff facilitating the change and making lodging stress free at a stressful time for my family. Overall I was amazed by the value Berkman offers compared to surrounding hotels. Berkman will be my first choice when I travel to Rochester/Mayo for future healthcare needs.

10

Diane

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and convenient to Mayo. Red Cow restaurant next door

10

denise

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mayo visit, very relaxing location. This is next to Mayo St Mary’s Hospital. The parking was temperature controlled, the weather was -10, so this was a bonus. We used a shuttle to get to Mayo building, the shuttle is extremely busy after 3pm. There was quite a wait. The room was roomy, laundry, large bathroom with tub, we were on floor 6. We will go there on our next visit.

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Dining

The attached Red Cow restaurant is popular, and in-room coffee plus kitchens make self-catering easy; a small shop/pantry helps. Nearby dining options are walkable.

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Philip

Feb 24, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The studio apartments are too small for anything but a single chair if you want to watch tv. I moved into a much much better 1 bedroom unit. It was spacious and quite satisfactory. This building is used as a residential building, and for short term stays. there are no internal restaurants that are available for breakfast. In fact, the restaurants that are within walking distance of a couple of blocks your options are bars, bars, and bars. Don't be confused about the location of this building in the Mayo Clinic, most of the appointments at Mayo are held in the condo building in Mayo building which are over a mile away the Mayo I'm building directly across the street is I believe mostly for pediatric cases. I was in Rochester to go to the mayo clinic. I didn't realize that I would actually be taking shuttles to the clinic for all of my appointments to Mayo clinic is quite large, short term, renting at the Berkman may or may not be as convenient as some of the hotels right at the mayo clinic.

10

Yuki

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There are nice coffee beans grinder and pot in the kitchen. I enjoyed making coffee while I stayed every time.

10

Daniel

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel. Great location. Restaurant on site is a plus. We always stay here when in town for Mayo appts

10

Hilary

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As a matter solo blind patient of the Mayo Cinic, Rochester, this property although a little pricey is far superior than most. It is both charming and elegant at the same time without feeling clinical being so close to the St. Mary’s Campus. It was great to get good food from the Red Cow and we also ordered from Waiter’s Express and enjoyed wonderful food from several other local restaurants.

10

Robert

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great architecture and beautiful facility. The one thing I did not like was that the restaurant and bar were closed on Monday. With as many people going to the Mayo Clinic I found this to be very odd

10

Coreen

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the whole place and Red Cow 🐄

10

Anne

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This was a wonderfully organized apartment for a stay. Clean, and modern, and the design was thoughtful. Also great that there was a great restaurant in the lobby.

10

Alanna

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great stay! All the little touches - cookies, coffee - are so nice.

10

Emma

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing place. We were actually staying here to visit caves up to an hour away and I’m so glad we just did the extra driving and stayed here!!! Outdoor pool was great and so was the restaurant the Red Cow

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Sheila

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and quiet property. Free shuttle to Mayo clinic is available numerous times daily. They have a small shop with food and drinks. There's a great restaurant attached. The fitness and lounging areas are amazing.

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Month	Average price
January	$163
February	$157
March	$143
April	$166
May	$238
June	$338
July	$358
August	$216
September	$156
October	$181
November	$155
December	$170

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13	14	15	16	17 $206	18 $166	19 $171
20 $176	21 $172	22 $170	23 $166	24 $172	25 $170	26 $170
27 $166	28 $170	29 $201	30 $167

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $175	2 $173	3 $173
4 $175	5 $188	6 $181	7 $179	8 $173	9 $181	10 $175
11 $173	12 $180	13 $179	14 $179	15 $188	16 $173	17 $175
18 $216	19 $216	20 $176	21 $175	22 $176	23 $176	24 $189
25 $192	26 $176	27 $216	28 $216	29 $189	30 $191	31 $189

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