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Artful & Inviting 1880's historic Stillwater home

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A large double lot of greenery
A Labyrinth in the yard, enjoy a peaceful walk!
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Stillwater, MN
  • Place, Saint Croix River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lowell Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ice Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 upper level

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3 upper level

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1main floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2 upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Artful & Inviting 1880's historic Stillwater home

Two story 3 bedroom home with a fully equipped kitchen. One mile walk to Main St. through historic neighborhoods. Two porches on a large double lot with gardens, bird feeders, and plenty of outdoor seating. An artfully equipped and very comfortable home, it was owned by my Grandma! Non smoking property, organic and green cleaning practices. Main level : One bedroom with Queen size 'Casper' memory foam mattress, full bath, W&D, 2 porches living room & kitchen, Upper floor: 2 bedroom ( 1 room Queen size 'Casper' memory foam mattress & toddler bed, 1 room with two single beds) half bath, large common area. The house invites you to stay! The St. Croix River Valley offers some of the best cycling in the midwest. We have many lightly used paved roads to explore on either side of the river and the nearby Browns Creek Bike Trail.
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Sorry, no bachelorette parties

Important information

You need to know

Property # 856370
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Stillwater

Stillwater is home to this vacation home. Lift Bridge Brewing Company and Saint Croix Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St. Croix State Park and St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area. Ice Castle and Knoke's Chocolates are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Stillwater, MN

What's nearby

  • Saint Croix River - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lowell Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ice Castle - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 32 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Mall of America - 35 min drive - 61.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪You & Me Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Joseph's Family Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Artful & Inviting 1880's historic Stillwater home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Artful & Inviting 1880's historic Stillwater home?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Artful & Inviting 1880's historic Stillwater home on Sep 21, 2026 start from $293, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Artful & Inviting 1880's historic Stillwater home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artful & Inviting 1880's historic Stillwater home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Artful & Inviting 1880's historic Stillwater home located?

Situated in Stillwater, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Saint Croix River and Lowell Park. Ice Castle and Warden's House Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

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

A pleasant stay

A lovely house for a family gathering
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely little family reunion and Stillwater at Florence’s house. Funny enough, Florence was the name of my grandmother as well.The host was easy to work with, the place was very clean, beds were comfortable, the garden was lovely, and the kitchen offered all the pots and pans knives we needed to create great family meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda y.

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

Excellent place to stay!

We frequently rent homes from VRBO and others. This was the best property we visited all year! The location was convenient, the neighborhood was great and safe, and the house was one of a kind. The wifi was fast. Highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2024
I appreciate you and your family staying and taking such great care of the house Amanda, I hope you will be back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great vacation

Like it
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Wonderful time

We had 2 couples stay for three nights. We enjoyed the VRBO and Stillwater. What a great experience all around!! A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2022
Dave and family, thank you for staying, I hope you all can come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Amazing place

This place is amazing. We loved it and wish we would have had more time to enjoy it. Owner is amazing to work with. My family has stayed at many places and this one ranks at the top. Great place for a family or friends getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2022
John and his family are the type of guests that give me the inspiration to keep at it! I hope they make this a regular visit, awesome to have stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate and Ryan C.

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

Wonderful girls weekend getaway

We stayed at this lovely, historic house for a girls weekend in Stillwater. It had everything we needed, and we appreciated it's charm. Easy walking distance into town, and a cozy, comfortable front porch to sit in. Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 5, 2021
Kate, So glad you and your friends could stay at my Stillwater home, I hope you will come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Charming!

Enjoyed our stay in this clean, comfortable, and very charming home. The home is furnished with interesting artwork and good books. It’s artistically designed and has an inviting vibe. Highly recommend staying there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Lovely

Perfect for three gals as a home base for a weekend shopping and hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Great to have you Heather, hope you come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Pleasant Stay

Wonderful house and neighborhood. Melanie could not have been any nicer, responsive and proactive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2021
Brian, I hope you can come back again, it was wonderful to have you stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika M.

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

Lovely!

The house is wonderful, with a warm, inviting atmosphere. It was an easy walk to downtown. We enjoyed our stay very much. Thanks, Melanie!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 17, 2022
Erika and her family were excellent guests, happy to have them stay while celebrating a wedding in town.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sheila A.

An Amazing House in a Wonderful Town

This home was just so lovely and charming. Melanie explained that it was her grandma's house, and the love she's put into it is obvious. It was really well decorated, spacious, comfortable, and had everything we needed. We are already talking about going back for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Sheila, it was great to have you all enjoy the house & town, I do hope you will come back and stay longer. All the best, Melanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Wonderful house

Melanie keeps this very charming and comfortable home spotlessly clean and well prepared for guests. We had a very relaxing and comfortable time, time well spent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2022
Paul, Thank you so much for staying, I could hardly tell you were there! I hope you can come back sometime, it would be a delight to have you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anndrea P.

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

Artsy & Quaint

We enjoyed the seating areas to talk & catch up. There was a lot of cool art to look at too! We all enjoyed the labyrinth outside. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2022
Anndrea and her family were delightful guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Has it all!

Melanie was a wonderful host. She was very accommodating and her property and home were quaint and well furnished for our stay. It was the perfect place for our yearly friends getaway. Stillwater MN is a beautiful town to visit and explore also.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2023
Mary and her friends were excellent guests, I hope they will come back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Stay at Stillwater MN Historic Home

The property we rented in Stillwater was perfect for our home base as we explored the St Croix river valley, and made a few trips into the cities. Melanie was very responsive to questions, the house was tidy and well stocked with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Todd, It was really great having the 3 of you base at the house, awesome guests, I hope you come back! Melanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marcia g.

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

going to grandma's house

Outstanding Love this house. It was like going home to grandma's house. Very warm and cozy. And we had our own private art display. Hope to visit again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 6, 2022
Marica and Ross were awesome to host, I hope they will stay again while visiting family in Stillwater!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

Wedding weekend in Stillwater

Great location near Main Street in Stillwater! We were in town for a wedding and this was the perfect place to stay in town but away from the busy. The kitchen is well stocked with the essentials. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of towels. Everything was clean and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2022
Andrea, so happy you could base at the house while enjoying the wedding with family! Thank you for staying , Melanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

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

Absolutely charming!

The property is an old farmhouse updated in the style it deserves . . . original. It is very inviting and comfortable and the location was great. A great walk to downtown Stillwater. A wonderful host, too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2022
Dianne and her family were lovely guests to host, I hope they can come back again and stay longer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B K.

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

Nailed it!

This property was everything we hoped for. Quiet, clean, well equipped, quaint, located away from downtown traffic but close enough to DT to be very convenient. Melanie was a perfect host before, during and after! Hopefully we can stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2022
Bill, Sheila and Friends, it was so fun to have you stay and also visit the art show I was at, thank you for embracing all! Im hoping you will retrun for the annual run and stay again, just finished the firepit today!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Quaint, Historic and Artsy

My sisters and I loved staying in this quaint, historic and artsy home. The atmosphere and neighborhood provided us a peaceful and relaxed stay for us to enjoy our time with each other. The house had lots of sitting areas. We appreciated all the amenities...Kitchen was well equipped, a large yard with gardens, wood for the fire ring and enjoyed the labyrinth. Melanie was Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2024
Susan and her 5 sisters were awesome guests!! They left the house in perfect condition, so happy they chose my house for their special gathering!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful Home Just Blocks From Downtown Stillwater

What a beautiful home to rent with great vibes! The house stays true to the charm of its age while providing modern conveniences and appliances. The owner is super friendly and easy to work with. Downtown is only a mile away. We walked several times during our stay. We had a fantastic experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 12, 2022
Nate and his family couldn’t have been easier and more considerate. A fun family reunion that took full advantage of the area, and they left the house very tidy after a weeks stay! Hope there’s another reunion in the future at my house!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

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

Charming house

Great location, charming and very comfortable, with well equipped kitchen. Do read the history of the house by Melanie. It adds so much to the spirit of the house! Melanie also provides biking maps and suggestions for those interested. Planning to return some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

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

Excellent girls weekend

Florence’s/ Stillwater was a wonderful place to spend our annual besties girls weekend. The location was excellent - so many beautiful homes and only a 25 minute or so walk to downtown Stillwater. Great indoor and outdoor space to hang out and chat. We had a great time. The home looks like the pictures and location was better than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2023
Thank you Jess & Besties for staying, I hope you can come back next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Awesome historical home

What a fantastic home to stay in! All the character and quaintness of an historic home, yet all the amenities you need. Beautifully restored and furnished, porches are perfect to relax, enjoy the lovely yard, close to downtown, our group of 4 friends thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Melanie was so caring to make sure we got in ok, everything was alright, answered questions, wonderful hostess keeping in constant communication, Loved the history of the home. This is where we will be coming back to for our annual girls weekend every year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Brenda and friends, I can't wait for you to come back next year!!! It was my pleasure to have you enjoy the house and town, thank you! Mi casa es tu casa! Melanie

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Ebertz

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My roots are in the St. Croix River Valley, the house I invite you to stay in was my Grandma Florence's! I am passionate about the river, the history & the arts & architecture of Stillwater. I love the cycling, walking and all the great things our river town offers. I am a guide of the Peruvian Andes so the valley hills keep me as closely connected to the mountains as the mid-west can get. I also design Peruvian textiles, so there is a lot of rich color & texture in the house. Having guiding in my genes, I am always happy to point guests in the direction of their passions.

Why they chose this property

Depth of character, comfort and charm! Due to the fact that I spent part of my childhood in this house, I am committed to the preservation of this historic property and making it comfortable for your stay. The valley offers many outdoor activities the house is conveniently situated and the biking & walking is superb!

What makes this property unique

A comfortable house on a large double lot that calls one to sit outside, or on the porch, and enjoy the gardens & the birds. Two porches & lots of green space. AND a Labyrinth, how unique is that!

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English, Spanish

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