Historic 1880s Home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81846 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Osceola, WI

Saint Croix River5 min walk
Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway11 min walk
Trollhaugen9 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

Gold Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Voted 2021 and 2023 Readers’ Choice Best Bed and Breakfast of the Valley by the Sun Country Messenger!

Perfect for those who appreciate yesterday’s handiwork, this spacious 1880s home is truly one of a kind built by pioneering Dr. Combacker. Slow down and relish in yesteryear as you sip coffee in a front porch rocker, bird watch from the bay window, or take a long soak in the jetted tub.

Loaded with more than the essentials, we offer a full kitchen, bbq equipment, and toiletries. Besides being close to outdoor recreation and downtown, you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained here from board games, puzzles, cards, and reading material to a big backyard with an outdoor fire pit.

Wonderfully nestled in the St. Croix Valley, this home’s location will not disappoint. You’ll be a short distance from all that the Twin Cities has to offer, a brief walk away from beautiful downtown Osceola, and close enough to explore the great outdoors. Come spend a night away yet within arm’s reach of it all at Osceola’s most historic estate.

Please note this is a duplex and there is potential for noise. We live in the adjacent unit and have two young children who like to do toddler things. We do our best to be respectful of our guests by keeping noise and activity at a minimum, and we give our guests first priority in shared outdoor spaces.

Property manager

Allison

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Feel free to ask about child friendly gear & toys!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not allowed anywhere on property

Please do not wear shoes in the home.

Clean dirty dishes and unnecessary messes before leaving. Excess trash & recycling can be put in the bins next to the garage.

$25 convenience fee for early check-ins and late check-outs.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Osceola

Located in Osceola, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wild River State Park and Saint Croix River, while Franconia Sculpture Park and St. Croix Festival Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park and Wild Mountain. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.

Osceola, WI

What's nearby

Saint Croix River - 5 min walk
Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway - 11 min walk
Trollhaugen - 9 min drive
Interstate State Park - 13 min drive
St Croix National Scenic Riverway - 14 min drive

Getting around

St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

Coffee Talk - 14 min drive
Tippy Canoes - 20 min walk
Joyful Morning - 8 min drive
Village Pizzeria - 7 min drive
Dairy Queen - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 1880s Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic 1880s Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 1880s Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic 1880s Home located?

This family-friendly Osceola holiday home is located on the riverfront, within a 10-minute walk of Riverwood Canoe and Saint Croix River. Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence A.

8 September 2023

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

Perfect for us

We needed a three bedroom place for three adults so the house was perfect us. The beds were comfortable, the house was clean and the kitchen was stocked with every dish/utensil/appliance that you would need to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. We really appreciated the large laundry room as we had just returned from a ten day canoe trip. The neighborhood is quaint and everything is within walking distance. Thanks, Allison … we really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s., Marengo

10 August 2023

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

Sisters birthday celebration

Dr. Comebacker 1880 house was the perfect base for our weekend. It has everything you need for a stay away from home and Allison is very responsive if you need anything. Osceola is a quaint little town withany cute shops within walking distance of the rental house. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Everett L.

28 July 2023

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

Historic 1850s House

We enjoyed the time spent in this historic town. The home had an antique setting with a settee and Victorian furniture. We enjoyed evenings sitting in that are watching the wildlife. Also enjoyed the walking tour and see the old Methodist-Episcopal Church and the recently remodeled Baptist Church. Fantastic, friendly community.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

28 June 2023

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

Old, but nice !

Believe the 5.0 ratings. Everything was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richelle T.

5 June 2023

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

Historic gem, centrally located but quiet

The period decor, attention to detail, and comfort of this property made it a lovely place to return to each night. We appreciated the many thoughtful touches and easy communication with Allison before and during our stay. Trust the listing description, the photos, and the reviews - they're quite accurate. Glad Allison and her family choose to make this home available for visitors to Osceola!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Allison

I’m a fun-loving, fast-talking, small town-walking wife, mama, teacher, entrepreneur, patriot, and lover of Jesus. My interests and experiences are broad but are deeply rooted in country living and loving.

I’m excited to extend my homegrown hospitality to all of you fellow adventurers. So if there’s ANYTHING I can do to help make your stay more comfortable, PLEASE reach out. I’m here for suggestions, available for strange coffee requests, and accommodating to spontaneous cookie cravings.

Why they chose this property

When looking to purchase a home in the area, we were sick of looking at cookie-cutter layouts. We wanted a home with character and a story to tell. And boy oh boy, did we ever land the jackpot! We immediately fell in love with everything this charming home offered—from its original hardwood floors, replicated gas chandeliers, and intricate woodwork to the story of Dr. Combacker behind the home’s great walls. We’re happy to share original pictures of the home inside and out and telegram copies to and from Dr. Combacker. Just ask!

What makes this property unique

We love this home’s location because you can walk to everything you need. We’re also especially proud of how the home holds its grandeur from over 100 years ago yet still offers 21st century accommodations.