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9.8

Exceptional

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 133600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Stillwater, MN

Ice Castle3 min drive
Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum4 min drive
Lift Bridge Brewing Company5 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)37 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

It was a beautiful home.

Patricia H.

Feb 12, 2024

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6- Bonus Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

St. Croix Riverview Home...Walking Distance to Downtown Stillwater

Enjoy the views from 3 decks over looking the St Croix River.

Walk downtown and enjoy Stillwater’s historic main street with fabulous restaurants, boutiques, antiques stores, charming old pubs and beautiful parks.

There are a number of activities in the area to keep you entertained such as golfing, spas, kayaking, boating (rentals), cave tours, winery & brewery tours, historical tours, bike/hiking trails, segway tours and paddle boat cruises.

Our home has 6 bedrooms with 5 that are in the home and 1 is in the bonus room above the garage. This is a late 1800's home restored in 2005 with a modern flare. Some of the house has original flooring where other areas are newer. This home is full of room with a large kitchen and family room. The home is on a quiet corner lot and little traffic.

The Bonus room (6th bedroom) is optional and is included booking 12 + adult guests. There is an additional fee for this room and we require a minimum of two adults to occupy this space. We will offer this room under 12 guests with an additional fee if you want the extra bed space. This room is seasonal from April - Oct and not available during the winter months. This space is above the detached garage with no bathroom. but very close walk to the home.

You will find our home to be very inviting and we take pride in how exceptionally clean we keep the home. As you will notice each room will have its own flair.

Note....
We have parking for up to 6 vehicles in our driveway and no off street parking is allowed per city ordinance.
We are also not allowed Events so this means no more than 16 people on the property including overnight guests at any given time! Our home is mainly for overnight guests
with a few visitors that may join for the day.

Property manager

Barbra and Kirk Ackerman

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Child proofing limited & concerns to be discussed!

Events

No events allowed

Max is13 overnight guests & 3 day visitors.

Pets

Pets allowed

Limits to be discussed!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoors only!

Only 6 vehicles allowed per booking and all must park in driveway. No off street parking for licensed short term rentals in the city of Stillwater.

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

Note from host: Max is13 overnight guests & 3 day visitors.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Stillwater

Located in Stillwater, this vacation home is in the city center. Ice Castle and Knoke's Chocolates are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Maplewood Mall and Woodbury Lakes. Traveling with kids? Consider Pine Tree Apple Orchard and Apple River Hideaway. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Stillwater, MN

What's nearby

Ice Castle - 3 min drive
Lowell Park - 3 min drive
Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 4 min drive
Lift Bridge Brewing Company - 5 min drive
Willow River State Park - 16 min drive

Getting around

Saint Paul Union Depot - 26 min drive
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
‪Charlie's Irish Pub - ‬3 min drive
‪Stillwater Bowl & Lounge - ‬4 min drive
‪Freight House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is St. Croix Riverview Home...Walking Distance to Downtown Stillwater pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at St. Croix Riverview Home...Walking Distance to Downtown Stillwater?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St. Croix Riverview Home...Walking Distance to Downtown Stillwater?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is St. Croix Riverview Home...Walking Distance to Downtown Stillwater located?

This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Brick Alley Studio of Massage and Bodywork and Lowell Park. Ice Castle and Saint Croix River are also within 2 mi (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Jul 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stillwater perfect

Our family of 7 loved this home. Spacious and welcoming in a lovely neighborhood with views of the river. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen and enjoyed breakfast on the enclosed porch. Every evening we enjoyed after dinner walks through the neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Jun 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

Our children and grandchildren all stayed here for a family wedding. It is well maintained and very clean. We enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

Jun 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent home!!

Our family stayed in this beautiful home during our daughter's wedding weekend! Great property!!! Very clean and well stocked with everything and anything you could possibly need! Great communication with the owner! Perfect location for a wonderful Stillwater getaway! Highly recommend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

May 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great location, charming home.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

Apr 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Kirk was extremely easy to communicate with and the check in process was smooth and easy! The house is wonderful and accommodated our group perfectly. We did drive to most attractions but it was quick and easy. I would stay again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Feb 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

It was a beautiful home.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris P.

Jan 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home for family gathering

The home has a great central area with large, well-equipped kitchen and dining area that had plenty of room for a second table for games. In fact the kitchen had enough equipment and dishes that we cooked all but one meal (for 11-13!) during our 5 day stay. The view of the St. Croix from the house was very nice, and Stillwater is a charming community. The only caveat is that the description of the house is misleading. The "6th bedroom" is a bonus room over the garage, with the only access via outside stairs, and there is no bathroom. We were aware of this before we fully committed to the rental, but a more accurate description would be 5 bedrooms with a bonus room over the garage, given any bedroom would be expected to have a bathroom that you could reach without going outside to reach the house. There was a blow-up bed that we put in the living area to create a 6th sleeping space for our large group.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moira A.

Dec 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Stillwater stay

We enjoyed this large house with all the amenities. Large yard for the kids to play and we even carved pumpkins. There was plenty of room for our group of 6 adults and 3 kids. We enjoyed walking around the quaint neighborhood and seeing the Halloween displays

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Oct 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

We had our family together for our daughter and new son’s wedding and it was the perfect home for us. Main level bedroom and bath for our parents, space above the garage for the “kids”, and beautiful rooms for morning coffee, breakfast, post-wedding pizza and relaxing in between. Thank you so much for sharing your house with us - it truly felt like home!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Sep 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right

Our group of 8 women rented this house for our annual reunion and it fill our needs perfectly. Cleanliness, we’ll stocked kitchen, nice location, and many decks made this a great choice for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Aug 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Stay in Stillwater!

This is a yearly trip for our Association Board Members. The house is amazing! It’s clean, big and comfortable! The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Aug 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place

We all felt that the home was perfect for our stay. It has a large modern kitchen and plenty of space for relaxation.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte A.

Jul 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House

Clean, spacious and well appointed

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Jun 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home!

Came to town with 11 friends for a much needed Dads golf trip getaway. The house is super clean and slept all of us (all in mid 30s) very comfortably. Kirk and Barb were very responsive on the VRBO app and were available for any questions I had by cell/text. We enjoyed it so much we may be coming back next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami M., Buffalo, MN

May 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What A Treat!

Our group of Mothers and Daughters loved this home! It was beautiful, squeaky clean, well stocked and organized. The beds were comfortable and the linens were great quality. Don’t let the lengthy disclosure/contract scare you away. Just treat it as if it is your own home and all will be well. Any issues that we had in the booking, contractual stage and during our stay were handled promptly.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mya H.

Apr 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway!

One of the cleanest vacation rentals I've ever stayed at - absolutely spotless. Beautifully decorated and comfortable home in a scenic location & great neighborhood - it was fun to walk around the neighborhood and check out the river views and other beautiful houses! Be prepared for a more involved reservation process that usual due to city ordinances - I was surprised to have to provide first and last names of all guests (including children, which made me apprehensive) and license plates numbers ahead of the stay. The check in process and stay itself was easily 5/5!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Dec 19, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding in Stillwater

We had our daughter’s wedding in Stillwater and had 9 people staying here. Comfortable space and fairly close to downtown. Communication was good and everyone had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

Dec 4, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place for a large group

We had 6 couples, and all had a comfortable bed to sleep in. The home is gorgeous and clean. Stillwater is so charming. We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thankful fotcthis hone!

What a perfect home for the gathering of family from three states to celebrate and give thanks. Even the weather was great! The Ackermans have thought of every detail and every item to make your stay a wonderful experience . We had the best time thanks in no small for this excellent home away ftom home. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marla H.

Nov 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing stay with friends

Our book club was having our 20th anniversary and decided to stay in Stillwater. There were nine of us and this home was the perfect, relaxing space to stay and spend time with one another. The house is absolutely beautiful and everything is in perfect condition. I can't imagine a better place for our group to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Katelyn F.

Sep 9, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

We enjoyed our stay in Stillwater, and we loved the space this vrbo provided so close to downtown. Just know that this listing has a long contract with many rules and notes for the renter regarding the property, number of people, age you have to be to rent (30 yrs), license plates of cars, etc. My husband and I have stayed in many vrbos both in the US and in other countries, and I had never seen anything like it! This is the owners primary residence, and they are very particular about everything and will be there to walk you through the house at checkin. It was just a different experience than what we have been used to in the past…

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynn F.

Aug 19, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

The home was very pretty and the views were great. Nice large kitchen with all amenities needed. Beds and pillows were comfortable and towels were the big fluffy ones. There were 8 of us staying there and we all enjoyed Stillwater for shopping and restaurants. Would definitely stay again. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Aug 7, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Business planning meeting

Super hosts!!! Awesome house with plenty of room and close to everything! Our group of 6-10 have stayed here many times and it is always perfect, clean, comfortable and safe! We love it!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Jul 22, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Stillwater

Our stay at Barb and Kirk’s lovely home was wonderful. It is very clean with a well appointed kitchen, plenty of space for a large group, well stocked with paper products, spices, coffee, bath products and anything you would! The beds are comfortable and an ample amount of bath towels are provided. The yard is perfect for games and a fire pit for cool evening! I would highly recommend this beautiful property if you plan to stay in Stillwater!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy I.

Jul 19, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with river view

Perfect home for our family get together. We had our adult kids & grandkids! Very accommodating, clean, nice neighborhood for walks , especially to the park nearby! Also enjoyed the views from the balcony!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Barbra and Kirk Ackerman

We are married with grown children so we call that 'empty nested'. We love the St Croix River, Stillwater and general area. We enjoy boating and usually stay on our boat most of the warm weather season so our house is vacant and available at least 6 months out of the year. We decided to rent out vs. sell until we decide what we would like to do next. It is a big house for just the two of us so we decided to try VRBO since it is a nationally known site and introduces our home to more parties.

Why they chose this property

Quiet neighborhood, beautiful home and views.
Our home is known to be very clean and you will
have all the comforts of knowing this at check in.
The home will be all ready for your stay.
We love our location and Stillwater area is home to us.

What makes this property unique

The views of the St Croix, location and peaceful neighborhood.
Our home has been utilized by many groups but most often times families of wedding parties. Our home allows families to be together with having the comforts of home.
We will be happy to assist with any planning during your stay and have a good list of restaurant recommendations. We would be happy to make any or all reservations needed!