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Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!

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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

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rochester, MN
  • Mayo Civic Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Mayo Clinic
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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.

Property manager

Mary Idso
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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. Rochester Civic Theater and Rochester Art Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Minnesota Children's Museum and Olmsted County Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mayo Civic Center or Rochester Recreation 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 - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Minnesota-Rochester - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Victoria's Ristorante & Wine Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬17 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 mile (2 km) of Silver Lake Park, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Civic Center. Minnesota Children's Museum and Rochester Recreation Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lowell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient Location and Great Hosts
My wife, daughter, and I had a great stay at the Century Cottage this past weekend. The house is very conveniently located between downtown Rochester and the Rochester Recreation Center. It was less than a mile walk/drive to the recreation center and a short drive to downtown Rochester. Mary was also very responsive to any messages we sent. All questions were answered within minutes. We would definitely stay here again if we're ever back in the Rochester area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage getaway
Great location to the Mayo Clinic. Nearby to many restaurants and stores!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

Rodney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Everything was better than expected. Great hosts and great place! Hosts are very thoughtful and proactive. Thanks so much. We'll repeat if we visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home
We enjoyed our stay in this cozy home on a quiet street. Walkable to coffee and a few restaurants. Everything was clean and well cared for. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
House was clean guest left a bag of local coffee excellent recommendations (we got the Saturday special bread from the bakery!!). Great communication three queen beds for comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

Slg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Retreat
We were in town visiting family for the holidays. It was the perfect place to
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
We had a girls weekend and did some baking and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional
We loved the cottage. It was everything we needed and was mentioned in the listing. The entire stay was effortless; clean and comfortable. We highly recommend this space and would definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable cottage close to Mayo
We had an eye surgery scheduled at the mayo clinic for my 11 month old granddaughter we wanted someplace that would be comfortable and close to downtown Rochester Mary and Ivan cottage fit the bill perfectly. It was very clean very centrally located and we had a wonderful stay. We have a follow up appointment in a month and we will probably stay there again . Mary and Ivan were excellent host. Whenever we had a question they answered it right away. We could not have asked for a better place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely the cutest place
This place had all we needed and more. It was very convenient to the Mayo Clinic in a nice quiet neighborhood. Good restaurants nearby and a nice park to walk to. The house was great and the chickens were fun to watch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place - 2nd stay
This was our second time staying at the cottage, and was an easy choice. Very comfortable and everything that you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect stay
I cannot say enough about how great of a stay we had. Very accomodating. Everything as described. Highly recommend. We will be using again when back in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis (Louis) L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay!
This was a wonderful experience in every way, made possible by the wonderful hospitality of the hosts, Mary and Ivan. If my wife and I again travel to Rochester, this is where we want to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and great hosts
Peaceful and such a pleasant home
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 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

Eileen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
This cozy cottage had everything we needed and then some. It was a wonderful place to come to rest, relax, and recharge after long days of appointments. Hosts were very responsive. It was very clean and we felt very safe while staying there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 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

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage
Cute cottage has everything i needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House near Mayo clinic
Nice house Mary was an awesome host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests