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Rustic Lodge With A Beach Charm On The St. Croix River

Riverside lodge in Stillwater with a water park

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Outdoor dining
Bar area
Playground area for the kids!
Ice Machine
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$745
avg per night

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$745
avg per night

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About the area

Stillwater

Located in Stillwater, this lodge is on the waterfront. Ice Castle and Pine Tree Apple Orchard are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Maplewood Mall and Woodbury Lakes. Knoke's Chocolates and Apple River Hideaway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Saint Croix River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ice Castle - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Croix State Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 29 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Freight House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪P.D. Pappy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ziggy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Melt Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Rustic Lodge With A Beach Charm On The St. Croix River

Ole Sawmill Lodge is a 4 bedroom 2 bath lodge w/2 pull out couches
Stillwater License #STHR 2018-03

It is a unique property on the St.Croix River that can sleep 11 whether your looking to entertain at the lodge or spend time relaxing up river on one of our rental pontoons. .

Sandy beaches are just minutes away by boat great fishing, water skiing and just relaxing on the St. Croix river!

Great for week or weekend getaways great for lager groups.

Enjoy the play area for the young ones or the bar in the lower level for the adults.

This lodge is located 1 mile north of historic down town Stillwater

Enjoy the new walking path that is just minutes from the lodge to walk your way right into great eats with many restaurants and shopping.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Lodge With A Beach Charm On The St. Croix River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic Lodge With A Beach Charm On The St. Croix River ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Lodge With A Beach Charm On The St. Croix River ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Lodge With A Beach Charm On The St. Croix River ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Lodge With A Beach Charm On The St. Croix River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Saint Croix River and St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area. Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum and Warden's House Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Rustic Lodge With A Beach Charm On The St. Croix River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and plenty of room. Close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my 2nd time staying at the house, I would highly recommend for a girls weekend. Theres everything you need plus a great outdoor space. The check in and out process is the easiest out of any place I’ve stayed. The caretaker is on premises to help with anything. Close to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lodge had a very low key, laid back atmosphere. The view of the lake was great. The care taker was extremely friendly and co-operative. The beds were comfortable and had nice bedding. The kitchen had plenty of matching plates, bowls and cups and good appliances. We had a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for our group. Such a convenient place to downtown and Main Street. Had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne P.

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

Stillwater Stay

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Great location- great layout

Very spacious and setup for groups. Great amenities and location to down town still water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

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

Bachelorette party

Everything was great, clean house right on the river, great patio and manager was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nine women stayed at the cabin. We had a fabulous time. Up until we got there if I ever had any questions, Jodi was very prompt and courteous in responding. Once we got there, Pat was such a great host. He was so friendly and attentive to our needs. The cabin was clean, comfortable and accommodating for all of us. The deck with its view was fantastic! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

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

Great location

Host was very helpful throughout the stay. The place was clean and a great place to stay by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica Q.

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

Great Place!

Perfect for our group of friends who were in town for a wedding. House is very spacious, clean and comfortable. Pat is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie S.

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

Great quiet corner of the world

Pat was great — place was clean and quiet. Great spot to hide for a few days close to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Awesome place!!

Great place. Lots of room. Pat was great! We did wish the patio lights worked, but we got by. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarence W.

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

Bachelor Party Getaway

Third property was the perfect location to celebrate our close friends upcoming wedding. The property was beautiful and very convenient given our weekend plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Great place!

Great place at the Ole Saw Mill Marina. Very easy walk to town in the trail. Super clean and had everything we needed. Pat was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

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

Gem of a find!

Absolutely loved staying at this house. It’s a beautiful location, very close to downtown Stillwater with lots to do! We had a blast on this trip and the house was perfect! Pat stopped by to check in on us and made us feel so welcome. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Bachelorette party

Home and location was perfect! We had the best time there cerebrating my daughter’s bachelorette party! Pat was great making sure we had everything we needed and were taken care of. Highly recommend and will definitely book again if we are in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jody P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

It was very helpful to have the caretaker on the property. He was very attentive and helpful. Very convenient location both to the river and to downtown Stillwater. There is plenty of space and the patio is awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Bachelorette Party

It was Fantastic, Pat was the perfect host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma A.

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

Great family vacation spot

This is a great place to have a family vacation. Pat was so helpful with everything-from helping us with our pontoon boat trip, starting our fire in the fire pit, to recommending places to see and things to do. The house has a large table to gather for meals and several beds for groups. The town of Stillwater has lots of shops, Teddy Bear Park for the kids, and a wonderful historic trolley tour.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian O.

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

Bachelor Party Weekend

This was a perfect place for a bachelor party on the water and for downtown nightlife and restaurants for dinner. It was an uber away from everything or a 30 minute walk. There was lots of parking as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

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

A great stay!

This is a FANTASTIC rental. It was perfect for our group with an amazing view. There’s so many beds and everything is so comfortable. Jodi was very responsive leading up to the booking, and Pat was very helpful and available. I would book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa B.

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

Excellent Stay for a Team

Our team rented this to do some offsite planning. The house was as pictured. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, good layout, excellent outdoor space and nice view of the river. It was less than a 5 minute drive to get downtown which was really convenient to grab groceries or go out to eat. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

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

Great time in Stillwater-EXCELLENT LOCATION

We had 3 adult couples stay at this very roomy (lots of space for everyone) VRBO on the banks of the St. Croix River. It was a convenient walk on the trail to town or a very brief drive into the downtown historical district. Lots of shops, restaurants and sites to explore in the area. Weather was delightful but since the river was high due to recent rains, we didn't get in any water activities. We enjoyed the trolley ride that gave us a tour and history of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Review of house

VRB house was fabulous. An employee was frequent visitor and helped with everything from changing lightbulbs to taking whole group for boat ride last evening there. The bedroom with glass double doors could use window covering. A big plus was the great weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023