HENDON HOUSE
$295 per night
2 guests ● 2 bedrooms ● 1 bathroom
THE HENDON HOUSE is unique Mid-century Modern meets Japanese Zen in a great neighborhood full of architectural gems. This updated 1950’s architect-built passive solar artist retreat house is surrounded by trees and Japanese Gardens. Complete tranquility in a urban setting.
Serene casual comfort, not sterile. 10 minutes from dowtown Minneapolis, MN. 15 minutes from downtown, St. Paul and less than a mile from the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus. Lively progressive neighborhood in walking distance to grocery store, gift shops, bookstore, wine shop, yoga studio, coffee shops and great restaurants.
THE SPACE
The home features a huge wall of windows overlooking Japanese gardens and a wall of trees providing complete privacy, recycled black slate floors, recycled marble floors in kitchen + bath, radiant in-floor heat, passive solar, stainless steel appliances, cement countertops, post and beam construction, all wood ceiling and walls, art collection, high-end world class audio system.
Eclectic blend of Japanese and Southwestern Native American aesthetic with lots of art and sculpture thoughout. Very private, quiet and tranquil setting nestled in among the trees. Complete seclusion with the summer foliage, unique to an urban setting, in an eclectic vibrant neighborhood voted ‘Best Architecture in the Twin Cities’. 100% of the electricity for this home is provided by renewable sources. All organic cotton sheets and towels are provided. This is a retreat space within the city limits.
Other things to note:
Early check in and late check out usually available upon request
Eco-friendly, recycled and orgnanic products used whenever possible
Electricity is sourced from solar and wind farms
House is a passive solar design with heated floors
The house was built in 1950 from non-toxic and recycled materials- way ahead of its time!
THE BASICS
The Hendon House is fully equipped for a personal retreat in an urban setting.
100% organic linens and bedding + extra pillows & blankets
Bathtub with Avalon Organics shampoo & conditioner + shower gel
Generous common areas for relaxing with Marantz/Audio Research/Bryson/Magnepan sound system with Bluetooth and aux
Excercise room with treadmill
Art collection and artist’s library with reading nooks
Fully stocked kitchen (GE refrigerator, Thermador stainless steel oven, sink, rice maker, toaster, blender, pots & pans, dishes, glassware and silverware)
Coffee Bar set up: Espresso maker, pour over coffee, drip coffee, french press, organic coffee grounds + instant hot water tap
Kitchen utensils (Japanese knives, wine opener, spatula, ladle, whisk etc.)
Cooking basics (olive oil, salt & pepper & spices)
Indoor fireplace & outdoor firepit
Outdoor patio with gas grill & grilling utensils
Wi-fi
A/C splits in excercise room & bedroom + radient in-floor heat throughout
Laundry room is downstairs
Carport - 1 off-street parking space
BEDROOM LAYOUT
Bedroom 1, 1 Queen
Bedroom 2, 1 Single
GUEST ACCESS
You will have the whole house to yourself including well-equipped kitchen, full bath with shower and full-sized bathtub, large living room with stunning views, media room, exercise room with treadmill, laundry room downstairs and screen porch. You can also use the large patio with outdoor seating and fire-pit or stroll the Japanese gardens surrounding the house. There is also a small nature preserve across the street, right behind the seminary.
A TWO NIGHT MINIMUM IS REQUIRED AT THE HENDON HOUSE
STAY HIGHLIGHTS
EXPLORE NEARBY
“Doug’s house is astounding. We felt like we were staying in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, minus the waterfall. And with Doug’s photography and collected artwork all around, we felt like we were staying in an art gallery. It is indeed a great neighborhood - after a brief foray into downtown St Paul, we decided to stay local and just enjoy Doug’s house. We took long walks to explore our surroundings - the other eclectic houses, the university campus, and the many offerings on Como Avenue.
Doug is an extraordinary host. This is his main residence, and he clearly loves to share his space, and all of the serenity it exudes. We were honored to be there.”
“Our second stay here was just as good as the first. This house is a wonderful retreat. It was peaceful and serene. We made some sushi, listened to music, and watched some TV. The new soundbar for the TV was just right. We will absolutely be back.”
“This house is extraordinary. For lovers of mid-century homes, but also (and particularly) Japanese culture, I can’t imagine any place better outside of Japan. From the furnishings to the all natural materials used throughout the house, everywhere you look there is nature and serenity reflected. There is art and Zen beauty in each room, including the host’s own lovely photography. It was so peaceful looking out at the elegant Japanese-style landscaping from every aspect of the house. It’s a very special experience in a beautiful neighborhood, with a thoughtful and responsive host.”
“This home is one of a kind and absolutely a must for anyone looking to be close to the twin cities in a safe neighborhood and in totally private location. When you step into this house the whole outside world disappears.
My girlfriend and I are music loves and the sound system is in this home is like no other and completely mind blowing! When we had big plans to go out on a dinner date we found ourselves sitting in front of the incredible Magnepan speakers and missed our opportunity to go out to dinner.
The kitchen has everything needed to be a chef, including nice knives, beautiful hand made pottery, and an espresso machine.
Beautiful art fills this unique home in every corner. If you want an experience to remember this is the place.”
Entertainment Room with 50" HDTV with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV