A Collection of our Renovation Stories! Follow us to see the transformation!

Proud to be Superhosts!

Hard Work Pays Off! We’ve gotten some awesome news from Airbnb. Because of how much guests have loved staying at Betty’s and Oakley’s, we have become Superhosts! We are excited to be recognized for our hard work, and more importantly, meeting our goal of providing great experiences for our guests! So what does it mean […]

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Oakley- Our Bestest Doodle- The story behind Oakley’s Oasis

Oakley's Oasis / Alex

Our Bestest Doodle: The story of Oakley A number of guests have asked where the name “Oakley’s Oasis” came from, and we thought it was time to share a bit of the backstory… Growing up I had always wanted a Golden Retriever, because, well, they are just awesome and happy! But despite the awesome personality,

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Your Lyft/Uber has arrived

Side Projects / Alex

Making Ends Meet While waiting for a job offer at my first PA-C position, I have started driving for Lyft/Uber to help Emily out with expenses. I also had this idea that I could make my car into a Dharma Dwellings branding vehicle to help spread the word to people visiting town who might be

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Rounding Up the Renovation

Betty's Reno / Alex

Making Excuses Okay, we are totally behind! It has been three months since we finished the renovation on Betty’s Bungalow, and today I will (finally) share about the last big projects we completed! Life has been a little crazy, and I will give you my numerous excuses for why this wasn’t done sooner… It’s amazing

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Grinding and Gratitude

Betty's Reno / Alex

Being Grateful During the Hustle This post has taken so long to come to fruition because we’ve been so busy lately! Like many of you can appreciate, life can be hectic for a number of reasons. You might be running kids around, studying for tests, working overtime to make the proverbial ends meet, or staying

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The beginning… and the end

Betty's Reno / Alex

Right place, wrong time. Although we had been talking about investing in real estate for a long time, timing was definitely less than ideal when the opportunity to purchase Betty’s Bungalow came up! I (Alex) have been attending a Physician Assistant program in Iowa for the past 29 months. At the time these photos were

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The Beginnings of our Journey

Betty's Reno / Alex

Hey! Welcome to our humble beginnings! Thanks for taking the time to check out the beginnings of our website and business! If you’ve never done a renovation you will understand that things always go perfectly and it looks just as fun as it does on HGTV! Not really… we have been working on for nearly

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James & Kerra Mayor

2022-03-21

We have stayed at Dharma Dwelling homes many times (5 to 10 I would guess). Their homes are very welcoming as well as super convenient. They are very near the Rochester Rec Center if you are coming for sports. There is lots of space to spread out, a fully stocked kitchen with all the necessary pots and pans, nice shampoo and conditioner, up to date appliances, good internet and movies, and a generally cozy home. Alex is very responsive to questions as well as very accommodating to all our weird check-in and check-out time requests. We highly recommend these properties and hosts.

Brian Smart

2021-12-08

The Dharma Dwelling properties in Rochester are easily the best places to stay while in Rochester for vacation, state parks, or visits to Mayo Clinic! Alex and Emily are fantastic owners and are friendly and responsive. The houses are very comfortable, constantly updated, and have great features. I have stayed in three of their properties and all three have been in the top tier of short/long term rentals. The neighborhood is super cozy and safe, and is close to downtown/Mayo and a short drive to great nature. If you need a place to stay in Rochester, look no further!

Lynda Carroll

2021-06-25

We stayed at Dharma Dwellings for a week during a National USTA competition. Two families party of 8. The house was clean, nice, and accommodating. The area was very nice with lots to do! They were very helpful with any ask and ensured we were comfortable. Thank you Dharma Dwellings. If we ever come back to Rochester, MN we will choose you! Thank you

Gina Britton

2021-04-13

My family and I have stayed at Dharma Dwellings twice now and soon to be a third time. They are the perfect location for our Mayo visits. The house is always clean and ready for us when we arrive. Alex and Emily communicate to us quickly. They provide a great list of attractions and things to do. Their house is cozy and has become a comfort during treatments. We appreciate them both for being so accommodating to our needs! Definitely recommend staying at Dharma Dwellings!

nathan weirich

2021-03-30

We have stayed in three different Dharma Dwellings houses during our bi-monthly trips to Mayo Clinic! We LOVE staying at their properties! The houses are all well stocked, comfortable beds and bedding, all houses are decorated beautifully, lots of natural lighting, and in amazing locations for a quick commute to Mayo and downtown. There are so many thoughtful touches to their properties, we notice something new each trip and appreciate all of the attention to details they put into their houses! The hosts are VERY responsive and easily to communicate with and really provide a top notch experience! When you come to Rochester, book one of Dharma Dwellings properties. You won’t regret it!!

Megan Ellerson

2021-01-15

Poppy's Paradise has a special place in our hearts after a long term stay in Dec. The house was clean, cozy, and very comfortable for a month long stay. It is situated in an adorable neighborhood on a quiet street. There is garage access, which is very important in December in MN. The kitchen is very functional and appliances are very new. The extra downstairs living space was amazing for working remotely and working out! Hosts are absolutely amazing...kind, responsive, and flexible. Planning on returning in Feb for another amazing stay!