If you’ve been researching garage condos in Minnesota, you’ve probably noticed that most developments look similar on the surface — big doors, high ceilings, customizable interiors. But there’s one thing most buyers never think to ask about until it’s too late:
What is it actually built with?
At The Hide Out Supermax Suites in St. Michael, MN, the answer is reinforced concrete masonry block. And that single difference changes everything about what you’re buying.
Every Other Garage Condo in Minnesota Is Built With Metal Stud and Drywall
Walk through most garage condo developments in the Twin Cities and you’ll find pole barn construction or wood frame walls — the same materials used in a basic storage facility. They look fine on the inside when they’re finished. But underneath the epoxy floors and custom bars, you’re essentially buying a dressed-up metal building.
There’s nothing wrong with that — until you think about what you’re storing inside.
Your classic car collection. Your motorcycles. Your tools. Your life’s work. Equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Do you really want all of that sitting inside drywall and metal studs?
The Hide Out Is Built Like a Vault
The Hide Out uses single wythe reinforced concrete block construction — the same building technique used in schools, banks, and yes, maximum security prisons. We call it the Alcatraz of luxury storage facilities.
Here’s what that means for you as an owner:
Superior strength and security. Concrete masonry structures can withstand extreme events — earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes. Your suite isn’t going anywhere.
Fire protection. Concrete is inherently noncombustible. In the event of a fire, your suite and everything in it has a level of protection that drywall simply cannot offer.
Noise control. Concrete block provides outstanding sound dampening between units. What happens in your suite stays in your suite.
Energy efficiency. The thermal mass of concrete keeps your suite at a stable temperature year-round, protecting sensitive vehicles and reducing heating costs.
Long-term value. Concrete buildings hold their value better than wood frame or metal structures. When you buy a Hide Out suite, you’re buying real estate that appreciates — not a glorified storage unit that depreciates.
Every Suite Includes These Premium Features
Before you even start customizing, every Hide Out suite comes with:
- 100 AMP electrical service
- Gas in-floor heat boiler
- 18′ precast concrete mezzanine
- Insulated exterior walls
- Plumbing roughed in to your unit
- Internet conduit to your unit
- Access to 24/7 security camera system
- Biometric entry options
This is the foundation. From here, our professional design team works with you to create exactly the space you’ve always imagined.
See What’s Possible — The Squarebody and Harley Suites
Two of our finished model suites show what owners have done with the blank canvas.
The Squarebody — nearly 3,600 sq ft of pure luxury. Custom bar, 800 sq ft mezzanine, three designer bathrooms, a three-level car lift system, and wood accent walls that make you forget you’re in a garage.
The Harley — 1,300 sq ft designed for the rider who demands luxury. Electric fireplace, custom kitchen, high-end multimedia system, and a mezzanine lounge that’s better than most living rooms.
These aren’t renderings. They’re real finished suites you can walk through at our next open house.
Suites Available Now — Starting at $285,000
The Hide Out is located at 5000 Odessa Ave NE, St. Michael, MN — just off I-94, 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis. Units are available in Building C and Building D, ranging from 1,353 sq ft to over 3,400 sq ft.
Pricing starts at $285,000. Units are selling. Several are already gone.
If you’ve been thinking about owning a luxury garage condo in Minnesota, the question isn’t whether The Hide Out is the right choice. The question is whether the unit you want will still be available when you decide.
Come See It In Person
We host monthly open houses and cruise-ins at The Hide Out. It’s the best way to understand what sets us apart — because once you see the concrete walls, walk the mezzanine, and stand inside a finished suite, no other garage condo in Minnesota will feel the same.
Upcoming events:
- Open House — June 7, 1–5PM
- Open House — June 28, 1–5PM
- Cruise-In with Food Truck — July 26, 1–5PM
Call us at 855.843.4433 or email info@thehideoutus.com to schedule a private tour.
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