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Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Stillwater, MN
  • Place, Ice Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Willow River State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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Private Suite in historic Stillwater North Hill
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  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 28 reviews
The price is €212
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Private Suite in historic Stillwater North Hill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley

Perched above the breathtaking St. Croix River Valley, this private cottage is a peaceful escape — the ideal place for quiet getaways, intimate gatherings, or simply soaking in the beauty of every season.

There are a lot of great restaurants, sightseeing and activities within easy reach. Bikers Welcome! There are always events in Stillwater which can be found at the DiscoverStillwater website.

Highlights include:
•World Ice Sculpting Competition
•Lumberjack Days
•State parks
•Art in the Park
•Ice Palace
•Canoe, Kayak and Bike rentals
•Ski areas within close driving distance
•Trolley Tours
•Paddleboats and Gondola Rides
•Buzzing restaurant district
And More!

We offer discounts on weekly bookings.
The owners are friendly, easily reached and offer prompt service. We look forward to meeting you.
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Property features:

This cottage is attached to a French Normandy-style house and is a very private, ample 1200 square feet. A European immersion experience will enhance this perfect spot for a getaway. This special and memorable home has been highlighted in Better Homes and Gardens.

It is centrally located to downtown Stillwater, either through a beautiful historic neighborhood or along a bike/walking path along the river. At the bottom of your cottage driveway is Stillwater’s southern scenic overlook where you will get the best view of the new St. Croix Crossing Bridge into Wisconsin.

Sweeping French doors into a bedroom, a full kitchen and bar, living and dining room area and a bathroom with shower all on one level makes the cottage easily accessible and livable for short stays or an extended stay.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Saint Croix River. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 10 minutes on foot from Saint Croix River and a 3-minute drive from Lowell Park
As a guest of Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Stillwater cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley A., Durham, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
I cooked quite a bit because I am not a huge fan of the Stillwater restaurant scene and found the kitchen to be incredibly well stocked for my needs. This is an extraordinary rental with a very comfortable living room and working gas fireplace, dining table and a generous host who provides everything one needs. It's a cozy place with beautiful interior design, great outdoor space and view of extensive back yard. The location is great for walking...a short walk to the trailhead of the St. Croix Valley Pathway that can be hiked or biked. We walked into town, across the two bridges that cross the St. Croix River into Wisconsin. Stillwater is a great place to have breakfast with the Oasis Cafe being the closest to this cottage. We really enjoyed our time!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & comfortable & quiet. Essentials provided made for worry- free stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, spacious, quiet, charming, comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Louise and Martin are the greatest hosts. I doubt you will find a better listing on VRBO. It is perfectly decorated. Stillwater is an adorable town.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Louise was wonderful and had some excellent restaurant suggestions. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly . . . . WOW, what a fabulous view of the gorgeous yard from the large windows of this cottage. We were totally enthralled. The cottage itself is very lovely, clean, comfortable, and well maintained. Everything we needed was provided. The neighborhood is very peaceful and private. We were able to walk to Sunnyside Marina in a few minutes, and if we were a bit younger could have walked to downtown Stillwater. We would love to return to this cottage some day and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Stillwater area. Thank you very much Louise and Martin!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful neighborhood! Very clean, nice place to stay. Close to downtown and other places. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We throughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage. It was very clean, the kitchen was very well stocked, there were extra towels and bedding, and the setting is beautiful and very relaxing. We are looking forward to returning in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stillwater Fun

Very nice stay. Made a mistake on days we were suppose to be there and it was changed very easily. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location!

Cute, comfortable and clean cottage that served as the perfect landing spot after full days of hiking and exploring Stillwater. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quant cottage in Stillwater

My sister and I had a very special time in this beautiful cottage in a lovely setting. Very private and very thoughtfully designed. No details left undone! Host was helpful and kind. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Sioux Falls

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is absolutely stunning and very quiet and peaceful. The unit is incredibly spacious, well appointed, and equipped. Easy access to the bike/walking trails. Downtown Stillwater is walkable, but it is more likely a short drive. We would like to stay here, again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away.

We have enjoyed our third stay at the Cottage. The decor is delightful and the size is perfect for two! This year because of all the rain it was a bit musty smelling but not so bad we wanted to complain. The bed is comfortable and the kitchen has all the necessary items.
You feel like you’re entering another country!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

Stayed here for our 20 th anniversary. Such a beautiful place! Makes you feel like you are in a French villa . Our hosts were very gracious and replied to our questions quickly. Got to speak to the neighbors and they were very nice too-gave us some great recommendations for down town. The morning patio coffee was one of our favs!! We’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene Setting Close To Stillwater

When we drove up the drive that was lined with magnificent lilac bushes and saw the rolling lawn, we knew we had made a perfect choice. Less than 10 minutes from downtown Stillwater, we had the best of both worlds. Thank you to the hosts for allowing us to rent your spacious and peaceful property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

My husband and I stayed for a long weekend in Stillwater. The location was lovely-directly across the street was a scenic overlook if that gives you any idea of what a gorgeous view we had. The space was perfect for two-one bedroom, one bathroom, but lots of room. The couch was insanely comfortable, there was a large TV and a DVD player with popular movies for our rainy night in. The kitchen was well appointed with everything you could possibly need. Beautifully decorated, comfortable, huge windows to enjoy the view. I would rent this property in a heartbeat the next time we're in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Cottage

A wonderful experience at the cottage. The cottage itself was lovely, very clean and had everything needed. The surroundings were beautiful. Louse and Martin were always accessible. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

rognoman

Liked: Cleanliness

A weekend getaway

It was nice, relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alf L., Green Bay, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

French villa in Minnesota!

This place is wonderful! The location, literally overlooking the St. Croix River, is beautiful. The unit itself was beyond our expectations. The owners have impeccable taste: from the slate floors to the real china dishes, every detail is thought through and executed perfectly. Our only “issue” was my GPS brought me in the wrong way, but we figured it out. We will definitely be back .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hallmark weekend in Stillwater

This cottage was the perfect place for our “Hallmark Weekend “ in Stillwater! The location was perfect as we were easily able to enjoy all of the dining, shopping, and holiday festivities of this charming community!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect get away

This cottage is exactly like the pictures. Beautiful inside and outside, close to Main Street, beautiful views in every direction.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness

First VRBO

Our first stay at a VRBO and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Very nice property and accommodations. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week with Family

This was our 2nd stay. Great location, quiet and spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Carla’s review

This is a beautiful cottage. The location is ideal as it’s close to downtown Stillwater. Clean, comfortable and the hosts made us feel welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute & perfect location

We loved our stay! Better than the pictures, in my opinion. Very clean and nice touches that made it feel cozy. We walked into downtown Stillwater which was about 1.5 miles each way - very easy drive in as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024