Monticello Lodging

[Rennhack]

If anyone has lodging information for this facility, please post it here.

[RAL]

Here's some for starters
AmericInn of Monticello, 763-295-4700, 800-295-4775
Best Western Silver Fox Inn, 763-295-4000, 800-528-1234
Comfort Inn Monticello, 763-271-8880, 800-4-CHOICE
Super 8 of Becker, 763-262-8880
Super 8 of Buffalo, 763-682-5930
Super 8 of Rogers, 763-428-4000

[wssw]

Anyone have advice on any of these?

Here's some for starters
AmericInn of Monticello, 763-295-4700, 800-295-4775
Best Western Silver Fox Inn, 763-295-4000, 800-528-1234
Comfort Inn Monticello, 763-271-8880, 800-4-CHOICE
Super 8 of Becker, 763-262-8880
Super 8 of Buffalo, 763-682-5930
Super 8 of Rogers, 763-428-4000

Never been to Monticello before, so I'm assuming these are all within 10-15 minutes of the plant. Please PM me if there is anything you dont want to put on the public board.

Thanks

[griffon]

Do NOT under any circumstances stay at the Monticello Americinn. They are extremely rude, act like they are doing you a favor by allowing you to stay there, and I am pretty sure that they went through my stuff while I was at work at the Monticello station. I lost many items.
griffon.

[gprior8]

I just spent some time at the Super 8 in Buffalo.  Mona has weekly and monthly rates that are very good for the area.  My monthly was less than $40/day single.  About 20 minutes to the plant.  Ask for a room on the 'front' side (away from the highway) as the trains get a little noisy.  Has indoor pool, no laundry on site, coffee and light breakfast in the office, coffee pots, micros and refridgerators in rooms.

Need to reserve if you are going to outage as she is already popular.

Can't say anything about the other motels in the area.

[Cathy]

We have stayed at the Super 8 in Becker several times but the last we stayed there it had really gotten run down. Would not recommend it to anyone based on our last stay there.

[klsas]

I stayed at the Best Western in Monticello my last time there. The full hot breakfast every morning in the attached chinese restaurant , quiet, clean, indoor pool and only about 10 minutes to the plant. The price was the same as the Days Inn across the street and not a whole lot higher than Amercinn. If I make it back, I'll stay there again.

Keith

[Dustball]

Keith ~

IF you make it back?  How could you not?
If there's still ice on the lake you can stay in my fish house?!?!


In Becker there's a brand spanking new hotel.  I think they do some weekly rates discounts.

Sleep Inn ,Inn & Suites
14435 Bank Street
Becker, MN 55308
Nightly Rates: ($80.95 - $139.95)
 

 

[retired nuke]

Try the local classifieds

http://www.monticellotimes.com/main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=114&BrowseClass=1&Category=300&SubCategory=25

[holidayinn]

We'd love to have any of the Monticello contractors stay at the brand new Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW-Elk River.

www.hielkriver.com

We have:
- a competitive rate (contact me directly for this)
- Free Texas Hold'Em Monday and Thursday nights
- oversized rooms with fridge, microwave and coffeemaker in every room
- free high speed internet
- business center with free computer access
- onsite dining at the Mississippi Valley Grill and Bar with nightly happy hour and appetizer specials
- underground parking (great for the Minnesota winter)
- earn Priority Club points (10 points for every $1 you spend)
- Wild Woods Waterpark (great for when your families come to visit)

We're 10 minutes away from the plant.  I grew up in Monticello and my family still lives there so I can give lots of local pointers.

Give me a call if you'd like to stay with us:

Joy Des Marais
Director of Sales & Marketing
Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW-Elk River

jdesmarais@hielkriver.com
763-656-4404 direct.

[iroyster]

Heading to Monticello the first of the year until spring.  Anyone have any ideas on house or apartment rentals in the area?

Ira

[Lorrie Henson]

I'm looking for information on a furnished 2-3 bedroom house, condo, etc.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Lorrie

[JsonD13]

If you look on craigslist for the minneapolis area under "rooms/shared" there are a few furnished places if you dont mind sharing with someone of course.  I didnt see any temp places in monti or surrounding areas (well at least within a 20 mile radius) that had multiple bedrooms and were furnished.
I do know however, that quite a few of the residents do offer places in the area (I personally talked with one very nice gentleman at a mattress store in september about the outages and he and his wife rent out a bedroom for it), and I'll have my wife check around to see if she hears of anything from our neighbors.

I can't wait to get home and shovel that snow ;-).

Jason

[Lorrie Henson]

Thank you Jason!!  Our situation is a little different than the "typical" outage workers.  We travel with our two young children and my mother-in-law will be traveling with us to watch the kiddos while we work.  So, we need a place all to ourselves... LOL

Feel free to email me directly, if you find anything additional.  I really appreciate it!!

[tls629]

I was just looking online yesterday on corporate housing in Minneapolis and found some websites that had furnished apartments in St Cloud and Minneapolis.  I'm not sure what the cost on them is yet, but I am looking at those.  We travel with a small dog and like to stay in apartments or houses that feel like home.  I looked up one called Oakdale.......but like i said i don't know about pricing yet.  Good luck, maybe we'll see ya there.

[Lorrie Henson]

I've already spoken to Oakdale and they  told me they could get me into a 2 bedroom for $2850 a month..... pretty steep.

[iroyster]

I'm looking for information on a furnished 2-3 bedroom house, condo, etc.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Lorrie

Lorrie,
Sorry for this late note but just saw yours.  I found a furnished house in Big Lake using craigslist.  It might be too late for you now but thought I would pass it along.
Ira

[MercTech]

If traveling with an RV...

River Terrace Park
1335 River Street West
Monticello, MN
763-295-2264

  They don't officially open until April 1st but will support early arrivals for the outage.  It will be dry camping (no running water) until April 1st but sewer and electric hookups.
  The owner says he can run a garden hose to fill fresh water tanks a few times a week until then.

 

[Marketplace Inn]

Marketplace Inn

Marketplace Inn is a BRAND NEW hotel in Big Lake
We're located right off of Highway 10, conveniently located next door to 'The Friendly Buffalo' restaurant & bar
We're offering very competitive rates, along with the highest quality stay


We want to extend our welcome to everyone affected by the outages

Give us a call at 763-262-ROOM (7666)
Or stop in at:
16776 198th Ave NW
Big Lake, MN 55308

[Scott Ferguson]

$400 3 BR 2 Bath on 2 Quiet Acres, Furnished, Near Power Plants (Big Lake)

Upper Half of Duplex available immediately for responsible, Non-smoking room mate (or Couple) with No pets.
Owner travels extensively and is not often home. The Guest room is furnished along with a private bathroom.
You will have full access to the Furnished house that has Wireless Internet and a complete sound system / entertainment center for your use.

Near Monticello Nuclear Plant and the Coal Power Plant and Elk River Renewable Energy Plant
Great for short term workers or workers on extended stay!

Rural Setting on 2 Acres - Ample Parking for Trailers, Boats, RV, Etc
1,144 SF
Living Room
Kitchen w/ Dining area
Newly installed hardwood floors in all rooms (1 yr old)
Laundry Area
Abundant Closet & Shelf Space
2 Bath
Huge Deck (12' x 32') w/ grill & Gazebo
Outdoor Fire Pit

$400 / mo
Plus 1/2 of Utils

Discounts available
Call Scott at 763-498-2815

This is a non-smoking residence
166 St NW near CR 43 and CR 15

[mplzak@juno.com]

Large 1 bedroom in county home, Big Lake, furnished or not. Clean, quite, month to month, laundry, outdoor space, archery hunting spot, wireless internet, cable TV, trash, walk in closet & convenient location. Respectful, down to earth and secure environment.

$450.00 per month includes everything
Melinda (612) 770-6112 or (218) 245-2330
mplzak@juno.com

I may have two bedrooms for the right persons, inquire, I have some flexibility

[Dustball]

I know of 2 homes for rent.  3BR's each.  $1200/month.
I'm at the plant and people come to me quite a bit for ?s in regards to renting out homes or looking for rentals.
Give me a call for either.
Dusty

612-889-8425

[Lorrie Henson]

Looking for furnished 1-2 bedroom home/condo/apartment at the beginning of January.  Anyone know of something out there available?  Please message me

Thanks!
Lorrie

[Lorrie Henson]

Well, his posting is 5 months old, but even at that, I sent him a message and haven't heard anything, so thought I'd try this way.

[techtoolong]

Extended Stay America - Minneapolis - Maple Grove

12970 63rd Ave. N.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-694-9747

$40 a night for single or $50 for double.  hotel taxes are refundable after 30 days in Minnesota

[walstib]

Well, his posting is 5 months old, but even at that, I sent him a message and haven't heard anything, so thought I'd try this way.

They just got done working 12's on ~ two weeks of a forced outage, maybe give him another try now. 

Surprisingly with a transit nuke work force in this area, furnished apartments are very hard to find here.  A garage is also pleasant to find as you don't have to start your day by scraping the snow and ice off your windshield 5:00 AM at 20 - 30 below with a blowing wind swirling around you.  You will when you get off work but by then you've been up and at em.  Good luck

[nukems]

There are pictures on www.craigslist.com > Minneapolis > housing > NUKE
I can send more pictures on request.
Nice Place.  Half of Duplex. Partially (mostly) Furnished
I have rented to many Nuke Workers in the past. 

$850/mo 2br - 1144ft² - NUKE WORKERS/on Rural 2+ Acres, Near Shopping & I-94 (Big Lake)

PLUS Discounts are available for barter (Lawn cutting & Snow Clearing)
Plenty of parking for Boats, RV or Trailers

4 Miles from Big The new Big lake commuter light rail train station
7 Miles from Elk River Shopping
9 Miles from Monticello Nuclear Plant & Shopping & I-94

2 BR, Living Room, Sitting / office area
Recently Re-done Kitchen Counter & Cabinets (1 yr old)
Private Laundry Area includes Washer & Dryer

Abundant Closet & Shelf Space
1 Bath (3/4)
Huge Concrete Patio (12' x 36')
Outdoor Fire Pit
Call Scott at 763-498-2815
emails welcome too

This is a no-indoor-smoking residence
166 St NW at CR 43 NEAR CR 15

place is over priced for what you get old run down furnishings

[AMULDER]

If anyone has lodging information for this facility, please post it here.

Crossings Inn & Suites by GrandStay is located in Becker, MN.  The hotel is less than 10 minutes away from Monticello.  We have a corporate rate with Excel also extended stay rates.  We offer a Continental Breakfast, fitness center, wireless access, and pool/hot tub.  Our hotel information is below:

Crossings Inn & Suites
14435 Bank Street
Becker, MN 55308

Phone number: 763-262-7700
Fax number:  763-262-7777

[Holiday Inn ER]

Located just 10 minutes from the Monticello Nuclear Plant, the Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW - Elk River is proud to house many Xcel employees and contractors.

We have:
- Negotiated rate for Xcel and it's contractors, as well as extended stay rates
- oversized rooms with flat screen tv, fridge, microwave and coffeemaker in every room
- free high speed internet
- business center with free computer access
- on-site dining at the Mississippi Valley Grill and Bar
- heated underground parking (great for the Minnesota winter)
- earn Priority Club points (10 points for every $1 you spend)
- Wild Woods Water Park plus arcade (great for when your families come to visit)
- and the friendliest staff around!

Contact me to get the best rate for your stay!

Cindy McCarty
Corporate Sales Manager
Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW-Elk River

cmccarty@hielkriver.com
(D) 763-656-4402
www.hielkriver.com

[Dustball]

Available end of Jan for upcoming outage:

Clearwater 2 Bedroom / 1Bath End Unit townhome.
Attached 2 stall garage.
Will rent per week for the right 2-3 people. 
Includes gas/electric/water/snow removal/yard work.
Full kitchen appliances and washer/dryer.
$300/week

Dusty 612-889-8425
rockstar@izoom.net
 

[Dustball]

Home for rent for upcoming outage.
Available immediately!

$400/week
$1000 Security deposit.  (yes we do give it back at the end of your stay if home is cleaned and not damaged)

Includes washer/dryer/New kitchen appliances.
Includes Gas/Electric/Snow Removal/Yard
2 Stall attached garage.
10 miles from plant between Becker/Big Lake.  Very nice short drive!

Contact if you have questions.
612-889-8425
rockstar@izoom.net

[walstib]

Located just 10 minutes from the Monticello Nuclear Plant,

I'm not saying it takes more than 10 minutes, but since Holiday Inn Elk River is ~ 16 miles from the plant, Let me know when you're driving in so I can make sure I'm off the roads.

[jodyjensen]

I have rooms, furnished or unfurnished, for your convenience in my Victorian home. I am located just 3 miles east of the Monticello power plant. 4 rooms, 2 bathrooms and a kitchenette as well as a private entrance on second floor and a double room, two bathrooms and kitchen with formal in informal dining areas as well as laundry facility on main level. Plenty of off street parking and walking distance to many pubs and eating establishments and just blocks from the Community Center with full size pool and well equipped workout room and gymnasium for basket ball. Walking paths and parks all around. Barbeques and bonfires for your entertainment. Be as private or as social as you like. Call Jody or Todd for availability of rooms and fees. 763-295-1956 or 612-669-0394. I have a room opening up on April 15th. It goes for $450 a month with a $200 security deposit and a one year lease. Power plant workers on temporary status may forego the lease and deposit for an extra $50 per month. Call for showing.

[albvlodging]

The preferred choice for long term stays and power plant workers! 

The Country Inn & Suites of Albertville is conveniently located just 5 miles from Monticello just off I-94.  The property has several guest rooms and suites available at competitive long term stay rates for guests in town for the Monticello Nuclear Power Plant.  Some of the complimentary amenities include hot breakfast buffet, 24-coffee and freshly baked cookies, wi-fi throughout the hotel, business center, pool and hot tub.  There is a guest laundry on site and the friendliest staff around.  Please feel free to call Kim or Catherine if you have any questions or if you'd like to schedule a tour.

763-463-2600

[albvlodging]

Great hotel just 5 minutes from Monticello...
Country Inn & Suites of Albertville
Call Kim or Catherine for power plant and long term stay rates.
763-463-2600
We'd love to have you stay with us!!!

[corj]

Anybody have info om RV parks around Monticello? What about River Terrace, its close and looks good online. Thanks for any info. Jim

[mdylewski@redroof.com]

Red Roof offers 20% off for all outage workers at all Red Roof and HomeTowne Studios hotels nationwide!
https://www.redroof.com/deals/partner/bhi_energy
Click the link or call the hotel and give VP+ #621355 when making your reservations.