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Lakeland Cottage - 1/2 Mile to St Croix River

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Lakeland Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 546 Sq Ft | Stairs Required for Access
St. Croix River | 0.5 Miles to River Beach
Home Exterior | Pet Friendly w/ Fee (Paid Pre-Trip)
Reading Room | Books & Board Games
Reading Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 450.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lakeland, MN
  • Place, The Belwin Conservancy
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakefront Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hudson Hospital & Clinic
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lakeland Cottage - 1/2 Mile to St Croix River

Perfect for small families, a couple of friends, and their four-legged companions, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental can be your next home-away-from-home when you’re visiting the Twin Cities area. The charming renovated cottage is nestled in a quiet neighborhood just a few blocks from St. Croix beaches, nearby parks, quaint Rivertowns. During winter, hit the slopes at Afton Alps! Venture a little further and you can spend a day visiting the Mall of America or discovering downtown St. Paul.

-- THE PROPERTY --

1.5 Miles to Downtown Afton | In-Unit Washer & Dryer | Free WiFi

For a quiet and relaxing getaway, bring your friends or loved ones to this cozy Lakeland cottage providing all the comforts of home year-round and easy access to nearby parks, golf, and beaches.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle

OUTDOOR SPACE: Deck, outdoor dining, fire pit
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ Firestick, dining table, books, board games, ceiling fan
KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ cooking basics, stainless steel appliances, dishware/flatware, drip coffee maker, kettle, toaster
GENERAL: Washer/dryer, linens/towels, laundry detergent, central heating, window A/C unit
FAQ: 2 stairs required for access, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Gravel driveway (3 vehicles), free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

MALL OF AMERICA (27.2 miles): Shopping, dining & attractions including Nickelodeon Universe, nation’s largest indoor theme park
TWIN CITIES ATTRACTIONS: Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (15.4 miles), Science Museum of Minnesota (19.4 miles), Como Park Zoo & Conservatory (24.1 miles), U.S. Bank Stadium (27.7 miles), Mill Ruins Park (28.5 miles), Minneapolis Sculpture Garden (29.5 miles), Target Field (31.0 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: St. Croix Beach & Public Riverfront Park (0.5 miles), Troy Beach County Park (8.2 miles), Lake Elmo Park Reserve (11.2 miles), Pemble’s Beach (13.3 miles), Minnehaha Regional Park (26.1 miles), Lake Harriet (33.8 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Afton Alps (7.1 miles), Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience (15.0 miles), Cascade Bay Water Park (24.9 miles), Lebanon Hills Regional Park (26.2 miles), Minnesota Zoo (31.4 miles), Grand Slam (35.2 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Hudson (5.0 miles), Stillwater (10.2 miles), St. Paul (18.8 miles)
AIRPORT: Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (29.3 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 1 pet max). Dogs must be on leash when outdoors at all times
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 2 stairs to access and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
A maximum of 1 pet is 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

Lakeland

Located in Lakeland, this cottage is near the beach. Afton Alps Ski Area and Afton Alps Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Woodbury Lakes and Tamarack Village. Knoke's Chocolates and Phipps Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like golfing.
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Lakeland, MN

What's nearby

  • The Belwin Conservancy - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Lakefront Park - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Hudson Hospital & Clinic - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Seasons on St. Croix Gallery - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Afton State Park - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 23 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Milwaukee Burger Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeland Cottage - 1/2 Mile to St Croix River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeland Cottage - 1/2 Mile to St Croix River?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeland Cottage - 1/2 Mile to St Croix River on 28 June 2026 start from AU$159, 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 at Lakeland Cottage - 1/2 Mile to St Croix River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeland Cottage - 1/2 Mile to St Croix River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeland Cottage - 1/2 Mile to St Croix River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeland Cottage - 1/2 Mile to St Croix River located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Saint Croix River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lakefront Park and Afton State Park. Seasons on St. Croix Gallery and Knoke's Chocolates are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kassi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great accommodations and a great place to stay
Stayed 18 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Great Stay

Very clean, great location and great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

Nice wee place to stay near the river

Booked this stay primarily for our elderly Labrador so he could swim everyday and sunbathe on the deck. He loved it and we enjoyed it too. A quiet and friendly neighborhood. Very responsive and helpful hosts
Stayed 39 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Del S.

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

Weekend get away

Visiting family and friends this place was a nice home base.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coby L.

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

Great little place

Just as listed. Perfect for me and my wife while visiting family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty F.

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

Wonderful!

This cottage is clean and cozy and located in a very quiet safe neighborhood! It was a perfect place for our stay!
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

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

Holiday excursion

This was a delightful little cottage close to Stillwater, Bayport, and Hudson, Wisconsin. It was the perfect size for a short stay for the of us and our pup.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

Beautiful place, had everything we needed. Just the right amount of space, neat and tidy, but still very cozy. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari T.

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

Loved it

Would stay here again. Very peaceful and cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacy S.

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

Cute

Nice easy proximity to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Perfect Cottage

Our recent stay at this cottage worked out great. The size was perfect. Beds were comfy, the entire place was very clean and it was a breeze to check in. The river was a few blocks away, was nice to take a leisurely walk after dinner. We would stay here again, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Cute House, perfect for couple get away!

This property is prefect for a couple and/or a small family! Its a very cute house with good amenities like a full size fridge and stove. The house is clean and pet friendly. Its close to the cities without actually being in the cities. Overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

mary

Cute & cozy cottage

We loved everything about this little cottage! Perfect for a couple and their pup to enjoy the beauty of MN and WI! The beds were comfy and the firepit was welcome as the weather was cool but sunny.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

My Stay

Live close by but doing remodel work on our home so had to go elsewhere. It was a great location, comfy bed, nice to be able to do laundry and perfect to bring my dog. Had a good space for her to go out. I felt very at home here and also loved the little sitting area. Small but great use of space.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

St Croix River Byway

One of the nicest Vrbos we have stayed at. Quiet neighborhood, walk to City Park on the river, near Stillwater and trails in Afton State Park. Comfy, homey house -- very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

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

Just what we were looking for

The cottage was great for our purposes on this trip. We made dinner, played board games and were a short distance to travel to family in the area. It was wonderful we could bring our dog and he was very comfortable there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Wonderful

The cottage was perfect for us. Warm and cozy and we would definitely stay there again. So close to Hudson Stillwater and the other suburbs but yet far enough to give you a sense of peace and quiet. Thank you for letting us stay there!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Perfect!

Cottage was clean, quaint and cozy with lots of extras we weren't expecting. Will definitely stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Cottagebon a river

Loved the quiet neighborhood and close proximity to the St. Croix river. Enjoyed our walks every morning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Cute, clean, well-stocked home - very dog friendly

Great home in very walkable neighborhood. Perfect location for exploring the St. Croix - Minneapolis area. Very clean and comfortable. Great for my husband and I. Really appreciated the coffee bar. And my pup loved the treats and small fenced yard. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Christmas 2022

Great place! We have family in MN and the 4 of us needed a nice place to stay while visiting. Lakeland Cottage was perfect. Clean, full kitchen, laundry, big yard for our dog, nice walk to the river and close to anything we would need. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew w.

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

Clean and quiet

Was a very clean space, perfect for our family of three. We are from out of state and used this space as a getaway during the Christmas holiday, while visiting family in the St.Paul/Minneapolis area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tahni C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The little cottage was adorable and the quaint town with just a short walk to the river and beach was awesome. The location is nice because it’s close to Afton, Hudson and Hastings. The only issue was that the week happened to be extremely hot and swampy and there is no central air, just spot air conditioners and fans. The spare bedroom was way too hot to sleep in comfortably. The main bedroom with a unit in the window was fine. But if the weather is decent, you will be okay. Seeing “AC” on the description won’t necessarily mean central air and that is a lesson learned for me for future bookings depending on the season.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Paul

Lakeland Cottage

We loved the location. Our morning walks along the St. Croix river and access to Hudson WI and Stillwater MN was excellent. The cottage was overall very comfortable to stay in. We were overall pleased with the cottage and the location. The cottage was very clean when we arrived which always adds an extra plus to any location. The neighborhood is very peaceful with a mixture of housing styles to enjoy checking out. I would not hesitate to stay at this location again when visiting the area.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Marissa

Stillwater Get Away

Location was great for exploring Stillwater and Hudson. Home was cozy and bed was comfortable. Hosts were very responsive with communication. Worked very well with having my dog with. Only minor complaint was the house was at 55° when I got there, which I know was the temp instructed to set the thermostat to when leaving, however, it did take over three hours to get the place heated to 70° so first few hours were chilly.

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