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Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley

Cottage perfectly located for exploring Stillwater

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 21200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Stillwater

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Saint Croix River and 2 miles (3 km) of Brick Alley Studio of Massage and Bodywork with a stay here. Lowell Park and Ice Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lowell Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ice Castle - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lift Bridge Brewing Company - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Willow River State Park - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 26 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Howard’s Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brick & Bourbon - ‬3 min drive

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.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

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

  • 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 elevator
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • 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 organized 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley to the airport?

This cottage is 21.9 mi (28-min drive) away from the St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley to the beach?

This cottage is 9.4 mi (14-min drive) from Brown's Beach.

Does Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley to downtown Stillwater?

This cottage is 0.7 mi away from Oak Park Heights.

Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 170 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness

one of the best ever!

It is the perfect English cottage decorated by an interior decorator. She and her husband are the perfect hosts. Most VRBO properties are decorated with minimal furnishings. This is decorated to perfection. You will remember it forever.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best space and best view with privacy

As a frequent user of VRBO, this place is luxurious, spacious and private. Huge TV with streaming access. Beautiful back yard view with the joy of seeing an occasional fox, wild turkeys, bunnies and deer. Beautfully decorated with very comfortable seating. Gas fireplace. Restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping near-by. Louise and Martin are kind, responsive, respectful hosts.
Stayed 40 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Amenities
This is the ideal place for an individual or couple to stay, when visiting the Stillwater area. It has all the charm, convenience and creature comforts you could wish for. The location is near to activities, but peaceful and serene. The hosts are welcoming and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnie C., Memphis, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

The Cottage was wonderful, super clean and everything we needed, extremely quiet and a wonderful neighborhood.Did not meet the host due to our schedule but they were on top of everything… would definitely recommend!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming

We had a lovely stay. House was charming, spacious and clean, and the patio was a nice relaxing place to wind down at the end of the day. It is a short bike ride from the house to the bike trail or to downtown Stillwater. Such a cute town! Would definitely come back for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A quiet hideaway in a great location

This is a beautiful property! It was also in the perfect location to be a quick trip to downtown or to various trails/restaurants/etc. while having no exposure to the summer weekend crowds!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024