This cedar shake cottage is located in the Historic District of Old Frontenac. You can’t help but relax as you enter this historic village that remains as cozy and quaint today as it was 150 years ago. Walk or bike through this beautiful setting and you will enjoy scenic views of Lake Pepin, historic homes and park like yards. The cottage itself features hardwood floors, custom maple trim work and a floor to ceiling field stone fireplace. It has found the perfect balance of modern convenience nestled against a historic back drop.
Charming Cottage in Historic District of Old Frontenac
Frontenac, MN, USA
- Cottage1300 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps8
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 nights
3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps 8, fully stocked kitchen, cable TV
Owner
Chuck Rusch
Member Since 2008
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- Jun 20, 2018
About Chuck Rusch
We have been in the rental business for five years and enjoy sharing this beautiful area with others.
Chuck Rusch purchased this Cottage in 1989
Why Chuck Rusch chose Florence Township
Both my wife and I grew up in south eastern Minnesota and where very familiar with the area. When the time was right to purchase a vacation property we only looked in one area. The cottage is located in the Historic District of Old Frontenac. Nestled amongst the river bluffs you can’t help but relax as you enter this historic village that remains as cozy and quaint today as it was 150 years ago. Walk or bike through this beautiful setting and you will enjoy scenic views of Lake Pepin, historic homes and park like yards.
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Fireplace
- Heater
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Parking
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Bedroom 11 double
- Bedroom 21 double
- Bedroom 32 twin/ single
- Convertible Bed1 sleep sofa /futon
- The master bedroom is located on the main floor and features a antique mahogany sleigh bed. The other two bedrooms are located upstairs and share a bath.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower
- The first bathroom is on the main floor, the second is upstairs.
Location Type
- Village
- Lake
Theme
- Family
- Away From It All
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Parking
- Telephone
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Sofa Bed
- Air Conditioning
- Internet
- Towels Provided
- Alarm Clock
- Ceiling Fans
- Hair Dryer
- Toilet Paper
- Parking Off Street
- Wood Fireplace
Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Stove
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- Audio Tape Player
- Television
- VCR
- Radio
- Stereo
- CD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games for Kids
- Music Library
- Video Library
Outside
- Child's Swing
- Bicycles
- Outdoor Grill
- Wood Deck
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Deck / Patio
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Attractions
- autumn foliage
- churches
- cinemas
- marina
- live theater
- coin laundry
- restaurants
- festivals
Leisure Activities
- walking
- antiquing
- bird watching
- sight seeing
- sledding
- scenic drives
- boating
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
- photography
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- laundromat
- massage therapist
Sports & Adventure Activities
- freshwater fishing
- swimming
- cycling
- fishing
- skiing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- water skiing
- hunting
- sailing
- hiking
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- water tubing
- cross country skiing
- kayaking
- rock climbing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
48 Reviews
Wonderful4.8/5
1 - 6 of 48
perfect location between the river and park
5/5 Stayed May 2018
David D.
love frontenac! it is perfectly located between lake pepin and the state park. no train noise, no traffic noise.... lots of water and hiking.
Submitted May 28, 2018
COZY COTTAGE - PERFECT FOR GIRLS WEEKEND
4/5 Stayed May 2018
Sally F.Cadott, WI
My girlfriends and I stayed here for 2 nights. The cottage was perfect for the 3 of us. We really enjoyed the cozy room leading out to the patio and the deck for sipping wine, catching up and listening to all the birds. The kitchen is very well stocked for cooking and had everything we needed for making meals. The cottage is in a very peaceful area and only a short distance between Lake City and Red Wing, where there are cute shops and great places to eat. We loved walking around the neighborhood and down to the Mississippi with the beautiful views. We would definitely stay here again.
Submitted May 8, 2018
Wonderful
5/5 Stayed Mar 2018
Kelly N.
We have rented this cottage for many years for our girls weekends! We love it!
Submitted Mar 28, 2018
Charming home in Old Frotenac
5/5 Stayed Nov 2017
Jeff R.Minneapolis, MN
The home was charming and cozy, and the location was perfect! Having a well stocked kitchen and fireplace to come home to after exploring the area was a real plus. We loved being able to explore the town of Old Frontenac just by walking out the front door. Frontenac State Park right outside of Old Frontenac is a gem with great hiking and beautiful vistas. (Our only - minor -complaint was that the second floor Queen bed was not as comfortable as the one on the first floor.)
Submitted Nov 11, 2017
Quiet and relaxing
4/5 Stayed Oct 2017
Chris S.
Quiet and clean, fall proved to be a beautiful time of year to stay. We didn't get to enjoy as much of the surrounding wilderness in our short stay as we would have liked, but we did have a relaxing getaway! A small note if it's important to your stay though, AT&T cell/internet service was unavailable in the immediate area for us.
Submitted Nov 3, 2017
Comfortable, homey and clean cabin in a great quiet location!
5/5 Stayed Oct 2017
Colleen M.Buffalo, MN
Chuck was awesome! He let us check in early so we could arrive in time to get our son a nap. The house is right between Red Wing and Lake City and is in an adorable and quiet neighborhood. The park across the street was great for playing and we spent a lot of time in both towns. The house is cute, clean and homey. A great place for a family to enjoy a few nights away, together!
Submitted Oct 15, 2017
1 - 6 of 48
Location
Frontenac, MN, USA
The historic district of Old Frontenac is located on Lake Pepin and is nestled in the bluffs of south eastern Minnesota. This area features golf, boating, antiquing, hiking and bird watching in the spring and summer and is nationally recognized as one of the best places in America to view fall colors. Winter provides both downhill and cross country skiing as well as snowshoeing and snowmobiling in Frontenac State Park, which is located adjacent to the district. There are numerous art festivals throughout the year and both fine and casual dining are only minutes away. Golf: This area features 144 holes of golf within 20 minutes drive including the famous Jewel Golf Course designed by Hale Irwin.
Rates & Availability
Taxes and fees are additional
Additional information about rental rates
Cleaning fee
$50