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Cottage on the lake near downtown Stillwater

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Interior
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Snow and ski sports

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Cottage Home Lake Mckusick 1 Mile Historic House
Cottage Home Lake Mckusick 1 Mile Historic Downtown Stillwater
Cottage Home Lake Mckusick 1 Mile Historic
Cottage Home Lake Mckusick 1 Mile Historic House
Cottage Home Lake Mckusick 1 Mile Historic Downtown Stillwater
Cottage Home Lake Mckusick 1 Mile Historic
110737
Mckusick 1 Mile Historic House

About the neighborhood

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the lake near downtown Stillwater located?

Located in the heart of Stillwater, this vacation home is within 1 mi (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 mi (2 km).

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Cottage on the lake near downtown Stillwater Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 232 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shanna S.

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

Great stay

The house was lovely and had everything we needed. Great location as well. We had a little bit of trouble with the front door lock, but overall we had an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Friends Getaway

Great location and sufficient for our needs! We enjoyed our time in Stillwater.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jon W.

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

Cousins trip 2023

Beautiful location! Peaceful & Relaxing. All the amenities you need for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

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

6th time staying here

As always, one of our favorite places to stay. Stillwater has everything you can imagine. Nathan and Sara can give you all the things to do and see. Great place and great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

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

Girls weekend

Excellent location!!! Great house and spaces!! Well stocked kitchen! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rosann M., Hutchinson, MN

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

The property was simply amazing.

The property was simply amazing. So much space for our family doing Stillwater for a weekend wedding. Would stay here again. Only next time longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

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

Great Long Weekend Winter Getaway!

Loved staying here. Our 2nd time visiting MN and this year we needed a larger house. This property was perfect for our large group. Hoping we can come back in the summer and enjoy the property even more. Very accommodating! Will be coming back and staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

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

Another great stay

It’s our 6th summer visiting Stillwater & staying at the meadowlark cottage. Great house, great town and even better view! Always look forward to another visit. Thanks to Nathan and Sarah for sharing their beautiful home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

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