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Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!

Holiday home in Rochester with kitchen and patio

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Cozy and spacious
Vanity/make-up area or 2nd workspace in primary bedroom
Enjoy getting ready for your day in this spacious room w/vanity
A bit of a steep stairs but so worth it!
Walk-in closet with mirrored doors

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mayo Clinic
  • Place, Mayo Civic Center
  • Place, Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bonus room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!

In Lowertown-A quaint cottage with modern updates is your home away from home! Fully furnished and a well stocked kitchen make it a wonderful place for overnight stays or longer term rentals. Beautiful patio provides an urban sanctuary at the end of a long day. Close proximity to Mayo Clinic-downtown restaurants, grocery stores and shopping are within walking distance. Two blocks in either direction puts you on the trail system. Public transit 1 ½ blocks away and a laundromat is ½ block away.

This home provides everything you need for a stay in Rochester: fully furnished, all kitchen essentials and if there is something you need just ask and we can probably provide it! This home's two bedrooms sleep 4 people comfortably. There is also a “bonus” room with a queen size bed that can be used as a third bedroom . (Additional guests over 4 are $10 per night) During the summer season we are happy to have you help yourself to what is growing in the backyard garden. We typically have asparagus, rhubarb, onions, tomatoes and peppers.

You will have access to the 1 1/2 story home, the yard and patio. There is free street parking. The basement is private owner area. We live next door so can be available when needed. We are happy to share our knowledge of the Rochester area and of course our favorite restaurants!

We LOVE our neighborhood as it provides us with the sustainable lifestyle that is important to us. We can walk or bike to most everything we need within 10 minutes. We try to be as environmentally conscious as possible so don't use any pesticides, insecticides or harsh chemicals inside or out. In 2021 the newest additions to our urban homestead were CeCe, Tiffany and Sunshine-three laying hens that provide us with the eggs we need. The home we live in (next door) has been featured in several articles in and around Rochester as we strive to achieve as close to net-zero energy use as possible. If you are interested in a tour let us know!

This neighborhood is in the perfect setting; close to downtown but away from the main busy streets. Goose Egg Park (named for the shape ;-) is 2 blocks away and Silver Lake Park is 3 blocks away-so easy to take a little stroll on the paths or around the lake. Nearby in the Cook Park area of Lowertown are Garden Party Books, Pop's Art Theater and Wear Local. 125 Live is one of the newest offerings in our neighborhood with classes, art shows and many other events happening. Rochester Farmer's Market operates year round at Graham Park on Saturday mornings and in the summer Wednesdays are added.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Open stairway to 2nd floor Step down to kitchen
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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
Photo ID required at time of payment
FYI: 15.125% required MN, Rochester Sales Tax will be included in your price. All STR, hotels are required to charge this in addition to nightly rate

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Rochester

Located in Rochester, this holiday home is in the city centre. Assisi Heights and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shops University Square and Apache Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Rochester Recreation Center, or consider a night out at Regional Sports Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rochester, MN

What's nearby

  • Rochester Recreation Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Minnesota-Rochester - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bull's Bierhaus - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hollandberry Pannekoeken - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! located?

Located in Northrup, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Silver Lake Park and Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy & appreciated the extra touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. It is quiet, very clean and had Hulu. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd time staying at this property. We appreciate the location, cleanliness, convenience of this property. The owners also live close and are great to deal with if you need them for anything. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave & Lalena J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Quiet but Close to Mayo Neighborhood was exactly what we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

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

Excellent stay!!

This property is immaculate! It's homey, quiet, beautifully decorated, and the host is wonderful!You WANT to stay here when visiting Rochester!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

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

Great location, great people

Easy access to Mayo and the host was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Joseph, great experience

Perfect home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B., Statesville

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

House away from home

We enjoyed staying there
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

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

Comfy place!

Everything we needed was provided. Owner communication was stellar. Wish we could have had more time here and less in the hospital, but was a quiet place to return to each night to unwind. Thanks for the soaps!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique W.

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

Quick Trip

Beautiful house with a gorgeous yard. Property owners are very kind and helpful. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

The Cottage

Very comfortable and clean place. We appreciated having a home away from home to come back to after appointments at Mayo Clinic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B., Statesville

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

It is nice

Would stay again
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephohen M.

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

just what we were looking for

grear location near Mayo Clinic
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Great location for visit to Mayo

The house was really convenient to Mayo Clinic. The host was great and very understanding about our schedule change. The house was clean, cozy and holiday decorations were a nice touch. The upstairs bedroom was a great place to escape and do some work between appointments.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Just what we needed!

Clean and cute house. Owners were very accommodating and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Visit to Mayo

The house was clean, cute, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Very easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

The cottage was incredibly clean & had so many extras! Great communication as well. Would highly recommend and we plan to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Well appointed and cozy

This was one of the best rental experiences we have had (and we do vacation rentals several times a year). The extra little amenities all around the house were very thoughtful, and we had everything we could possibly need for our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

Cottage on 11th

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

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

Great place to stay!

Mary and Ivan were great hosts! They were able to answer any questions that I had. They even provided a map for us to walk over to Mayo for my husbands appointments. It was a very short and flat walk which was very nice with the stroller. We would highly recommend this cottage to anyone who is needing to stay in town for Mayo or just needs a get away!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

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

Cozy and comfortable

Staying in this place was a comfort having to deal with serious medical issues. The bed was very comfortable and the owners were very friendly and helpful. Would love to stay here again if available when I have my surgery.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Family Celebration

Older home but had been updated very nicely. Was perfect for our purpose of our visit. Very comfortable. There is only one bathroom so if you have more than 4 people staying it could possibly be an issue, but it worked out fine for the 3 of us. Very nice property which we highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chuck R., Beaufort, SC, USA

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

Perfect location

This little cottage is perfect in every way! First, it’s immaculately clean. Second, it’s nicely located about a mile from Mayo Clinic--an easy walk on a nice day (fi you’re not too sick!). Thirdly, Mary, your host has equipped the house so well that there is nothing you will want that you can’t find. Communication was terrific throughout our stay. I hope we never have to come back to Mayo, but if we do, here’s where we’ll stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

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

Girl's getaway at the "Cottage"

We stayed at the "Cottage" for a girl's getaway long weekend. It was wonderful! The cottage was so nice and homey. It was equipped with everything we needed. Mary and Ivan were so accommodating. We asked if there was a specific item available, and they were able to get what we requested before we arrived. The patio was a wonderful place to sit and relax and the weather allowed us to do just that. The chickens were great. We really enjoyed our long weekend and would definitely recommend the "Cottage" to anyone needing a cozy place to stay while in Rochester. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What more can I add that others haven’t already said? I’ll give it a try.This was truly the best place we’ve ever stayed. The home was spotless, peaceful, and stocked with all the helpful information a newcomer to Rochester could need. It had a unique charm — like stepping into a handcrafted dollhouse, cozy and inviting. Somehow, it just felt like home from the moment we walked in.I was especially impressed with how quiet it was, considering we were only about a block from downtown. We’ll definitely be back next year—if we’re lucky enough to find it available!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mary Idso

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Ivan and I enjoy meeting new people from all walks of life. We are (mostly) lifelong Rochester residents and are excited to share the amazing city of Rochester and the surrounding areas with you!

We LOVE our neighborhood as it provides us with the sustainable lifestyle that is important to us. We can walk or bike to most everything we need within 10 minutes. We try to be as environmentally conscious as possible so don't use any pesticides, insecticides or harsh chemicals inside or out. We live next door and the home we live in has been featured in several articles in and around Rochester as we strive to achieve as close to net-zero energy use as possible. Solar panels....green roof....double wall insulation.....all electric energy use....Oh My! If you are interested in a tour let us know! In 2021 the newest additions to our urban homestead were CeCe, Tiffany and Sunshine-three laying hens that provide us with the eggs we need. We bike around town and on the many trails as often as we can so if you need guidance on a biking tour let us know. We also love to bike to and from the many restaurants and breweries in town.

Why they chose this property

We lived in the cottage for five years before buying the property next door and doing a full renovation on it to become our retirement home. That gave us the perfect opportunity to have the cottage as a short term rental as there is a great need here for accommodations of this type. At one time we had hoped to own a Bed & Breakfast and as times changed and STR's became more popular that seemed to be the route for us. We SO enjoy all of our guests and hope to provide that "home away from home".

What makes this property unique

So CLOSE to downtown Rochester and Mayo Clinic (if the need arises) while being centrally located to almost anything in the area. So MANY parks and green spaces. LOVELY coffee shops and foods of all ethnic backgrounds.

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English

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