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Cottage on the lake near downtown Stillwater

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Property grounds
Interior
Private kitchen
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Stillwater, MN
  • Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Lowell Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Lift Bridge Brewing Company
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage on the lake near downtown Stillwater

Cottage home on the lake near downtown Stillwater. This little oasis is surrounded by trees and 400 feet of lakeshore. Watch the loons from the dock, take the kayaks out to see the wildlife, enjoy sunsets from the firepit or hammock, and hot tub under the stars. A path in the backyard can take you around the lake or to downtown Stillwater. The home has a cottage feel on the outside, but a modern aesthetic on the inside. It'll feel like a home away from home. We look forward to hosting you!
- Check-in is at 4pm and Check-out is at 11am.
- No more than 13 guests and 5 vehicles are allowed on the property at any given time, per city regulations. There is on-street parking and a parking lot available nearby if you have more than 5 cars.

Directions: Google maps is about 50/50 on accuracy. Either consider using another mapping app or follow the turn-by-turn directions in your stay guide for the most accurate directions.

Also, below are links to explainer videos for common questions I get at the cottage. I’ve also included a link to our Meadowlark guest page, you’ll find informational videos and updates about the property. Also, you are welcome to share any of your favorite memories or photos here as well.

Hot tub: https://youtu.be/s0xs0KPVIrY
Master bedroom door latch: https://youtu.be/Csin-jfnZTA
Relighting pilot lights for gas fireplaces: https://youtu.be/MXvAacUscNE
Remote instructions: https://youtu.be/Po8fGAZe4PY

Meadowlark guest page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2972075856400234

Property manager

Mandee Puente
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Stillwater

Located in Stillwater, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Warden's House Museum and Seasons on St. Croix Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brick Alley Studio of Massage and Bodywork and Lift Bridge Brewing Company. Ice Castle and Knoke's Chocolates are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Stillwater, MN

What's nearby

  • Ice Castle - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lowell Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lift Bridge Brewing Company - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • St. Croix State Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 26 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freight House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nelson's Ice Cream - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Irish Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Leo's Grill & Malt Shop - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the lake near downtown Stillwater pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the lake near downtown Stillwater?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the lake near downtown Stillwater?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the lake near downtown Stillwater located?

Located in the heart of Stillwater, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Saint Croix River, Stillwater Dog Park and Warden's House Museum. Lowell Park and Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 232 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 232 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Wedding weekend

We had a great weekend! Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb V.

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

Girls weekend!

I stayed here with my adult daughters! It was a wonderful place to stay. We each had our own room and the beds were great! There is everything you need and more! We were busy downtown so I wished we had more time to enjoy the property but it was soooo nice! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle K.

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

Sisters Weekend

Annual trip age range 84 to 53 Shopping amd relaxing with a lot of laughs This place was perfect! Clean!!! Having the majority of the bedrooms on the 1st floor was perfect. Everything was above what we expected. We have been doing this trip for quite a few years and this has been the best place we stayed at. Interacting with the host was an easy text with a fast response. Would easily give more than 5 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne R.

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

Magical week

Beautiful property that feels secluded. Big enough for two couples to have separate space upstairs and down. Had so much fun checking out the canoe, hot tub and especially the hammock. So easy to head into downtown Stillwater, only a 4 minute drive. Beds were plush and so comfortable. Loved all the nature, tons of bird watching, a couple adorable rabbits, chickens, swans and cranes. Such a delightful vacation for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

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

Kenzie's Wedding

The cottage was so great - that we are going to book it again for next year!. Help with my computer problems was great - no complaints! Loved that everything worked and it was just lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Friends retreat

Beautiful spot and secluded even though located in a residential area. We enjoyed the firepit and access to the walking path. Beautiful sunsets over the lake were a bonus! Lots of sitting space. Kitchen well equipped, but would have appreciated more silverware. Great location to enjoy nature, but also close to the downtown attractions. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel W.

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

Bachelorette party

We had a fantastic stay at the cottage! The house was very clean and super comfortable for us. We made dinner and played games and enjoyed the outside one night and it was the perfect weekend! The property manager was easy to communicate with and very thorough, I had no questions or problems!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

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

Great spot

This was a great place to stay. So clean, well organized and Nathan was super great to communicate with! We loved it and it was such a cool spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

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

Friends weekend

It was a wonderful experience, the house was an accurate listing, clean and when we had a small issue with a beeping noise in the house on arrival the host was prompt in replies. Came very quickly and was extremely friendly dealing with it! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Girls weekend

Very cute and cozy stay! Perfect for our group of seven gals looking to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollie N.

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

Girls trip

We had a great time at this house. Close to downtown, clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

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

Megan's 50th Birthday!

It was a fabulous place for us to celebrate a 50th birthday for someone who wholeheartedly loves MN winter! It looked beautiful online, and then in person it was even better! We'd give it 10 stars if we could!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary beth k.

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

wedding weekend

came to Stillwater for our niece's wedding. this was a perfect location close to the church and downtown and the hot tub was an extra special treat. would highly recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

erin t.

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

Stillwater

This is a nice place, pretty unique. The kitchen was not that well stocked and the oven left uncleaned and unusable bc it was so dirty. But nice view and location for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kacie M.

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

Girls trip

Great accommodations! Close to downtown (still requires an Uber). Driving up it seems to be close to the neighborhood, but once on the property it surprisingly feels very secluded and intimate. We had a wonderful time, everything was very clean and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

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

Sister Weekend

Spent the weekend with my 6 sisters in this lovely cottage. It was perfect for us! Would definitely recommend and rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

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

Cottage by the lake

Great setting. All amenities were as advertised. We enjoyed our stay as well as exploring Stillwater.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S., St. Paul Minnesota

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

Book Club Retreat

We (seven women) have been tripping together for book club retreats for 18 years, and between us have a lot of additional experience with VRBO stays. Meadowlark is a comfortable cottage with inviting spaces and plenty of room for alone time as well. Management is very responsive. The location combines the beauty of nature and close proximity to historic downtown Stillwater.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Son's Wedding in Stillwater!

We traveled from Cincinnati to Stillwater for our son's wedding. Meadowlark Cottage was the perfect place for our family! There was lots of room for all of us to talk and catch up. We enjoyed gathering around the big dinning room table to eat and play games! We took the canoe out a few times and enjoyed sitting around the firepit at night. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook with and enough plates and glasses for the whole gang. There was only a few spices so if you plan on cooking you will need to bring everything you will need. They had coffee to start off a couple of days which was greatly appreciated! The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of extra blankets! Nathan and Kathy were both very quick to respond to my emails. We needed some extra towels and Kathy brought them right over. The house is very close to downtown Stillwater which was perfect since the rehearsal dinner was at Brian's (the food was fantastic!) and the wedding was on Anastasia riverboat! I highly recommend Meadowlark Cottage and would definitely stay here again! Thanks Kathy and Nathan for a great VRBO!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iris L.

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

Girl Time Getaway

This was a great place for our small group of girls to gather and reminisce 50 plus years of friendships. The location was private and comfortable. The driving distance to Stillwater’s activities was short.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Perfect place!

The house is a gem! We’d stay again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julee R.

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

Great Spot in Stillwater

We enjoyed our stay in Stillwater! The house had everything we needed! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey L.

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

Cute Vacation Home

The house is located on a lake in Stillwater, which is not suitable for swimming or floating. The location to the downtown area was perfect, just a few minute drive or could be walkable if you don’t mind a few hills. Several bedrooms provided lots of space for guests with a few common areas that had additional sleeping arrangements. The kitchen is well stocked to make your favorite meals. The hosts were very quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff T.

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

Stillwater

Great location for enjoying downtown Stillwater. Nice and private.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

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

Really nice spot...

The house is on a unique spot on the lake with a private drive and made for a great private stay. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mandee Puente

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My wife Sara and I have been married for over 19 years, have 2 kids, Tori and Ellie. We live in Stillwater and also have a couple of other vacation rentals and businesses downtown. We love our little town and hope you enjoy it as well!

Why they chose this property

We stumbled on this property in the summer of 2012. The home was in rough shape, but the property and the location was paradise. We renovated the home to our liking. The home is also rich in Stillwater history. The trail behind the house used to be the old trolley track that commuted loggers throughout Stillwater back in the 1800's. The trolley house is converted into a home now and is our closest neighbor. We've thoroughly enjoyed this property for the 3 short years we've been here. We felt that it would be fun to share this little treasure with others.

What makes this property unique

By far, the most fascinating aspects of this home is the view of the lake and wildlife. You can see the sunset over the lake from every room in the home. What also makes this property unique is it's country secluded feel, while still amidst the populated downtown Stillwater area. We hope you'll enjoy it as much as we have.

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