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Historic Classical Revival architecture creates unique experience.

Durant House is located on South Hill, adjacent to downtown with river view

Wrap around porch and large yard for outdoor gatherings and guests.

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Location
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9.8

Exceptional

7 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 16416 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Gym

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Stillwater, MN

Lowell Park5 min walk
Ice Castle8 min walk
Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum15 min walk
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)50 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

What a beautiful experience!

Cort B.

Sep 3, 2023

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

MAIN FLOOR HALF BATH

Towels provided · Toilet

MAIN LEVEL THREE QUARTER BATH

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

SECOND FLOOR FULL BATH

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

SECOND FLOOR FULL MASTER BATH

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

SECOND FLOOR THREE QUARTER BATH

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

HISTORIC MANSION, DOWNTOWN, WALKABLE, COLONIAL REVIVAL

Built in 1872, the historic Durant House is the idyllic Stillwater vacation rental. Perfectly poised on a gorgeous South Hill lot, this home is literally steps from downtown. The Durant House offers incredible indoor & outdoor spaces, several porches that look to the river & lift bridge, with an elegance & open flowing layout. The kitchen is fully equipped with dining seating for 18. The 1870 s mansion offers all the expected modern amenities. The main level has large spaces, including a kitchen, dining room, great room, one bedroom with queen bed, full and half bath and large wrap around porch. The second level has three full baths. The master suite has a king bed, queen bed and adjoining bath. Two other rooms down the hall offer two full and one queen size beds. Sleeping porch with two twin day beds. The third level is open concept, with a game room, media area with comfy couches, 4 twin and one full bed.
Host and staff live locally and are happy to assist with any questions during your stay.
The Durant House is only steps from downtown Stillwater, so no need to start your cars, as almost all attractions are a very short walk away. The famous "Main Street Steps" will take you right into the heart of it all. Teddy Bear Park is one block away, perfect play area for younger children. One block from historic court house, perfect for wedding parties. We do not rent to bachelor parties, as house is located in quiet neighborhood. Families are welcome. Ask about our ready to heat and eat breakfasts.

Property manager

Brian Brosdahl

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We do not rent to bachelor parties, as house is located in quiet neighborhood.

Keep noise down after 10pm.

We reserve the right to add a $50/hr late fee for guests who have not made prior arrangements with us.

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

Property Registration Number STHR-2019-03

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stillwater

Located in Stillwater, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Maplewood Mall and Woodbury Lakes are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St. Croix State Park and St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Ice Castle and Knoke's Chocolates. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

Stillwater, MN

What's nearby

Lowell Park - 5 min walk
Ice Castle - 8 min walk
Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 15 min walk
Lift Bridge Brewing Company - 5 min drive
St. Croix State Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Charlie's Irish Pub - ‬8 min walk
‪P D Pappy's - ‬11 min walk
‪Nelson's Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk
‪Freight House - ‬5 min walk
‪Oasis Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is HISTORIC MANSION, DOWNTOWN, WALKABLE, COLONIAL REVIVAL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HISTORIC MANSION, DOWNTOWN, WALKABLE, COLONIAL REVIVAL?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HISTORIC MANSION, DOWNTOWN, WALKABLE, COLONIAL REVIVAL?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HISTORIC MANSION, DOWNTOWN, WALKABLE, COLONIAL REVIVAL located?

This family-friendly Stillwater holiday home is located on the riverfront, within a 5-minute walk of Brick Alley Studio of Massage and Bodywork and Lowell Park. Ice Castle and Saint Croix River are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cort B.

3 Sept 2023

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

Amazing House!!

What a beautiful experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

29 Dec 2022

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

Family Christmas in Minnesota

For Christmas, my mom asked for the whole family to be together. With us scattered around the country, this big house was a perfect spot for us to converge. Plenty of space for the grandkids to enjoy their new games and play on their phones, us adult "kids" (in our 50s) to work on a puzzle and watch movies & football on TV, and all 11 of us to eat together at the dining room table. The house was festively decorated, and had enough beds and bedrooms for us all to sleep comfortably. We had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Renee D.

12 Oct 2022

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

Historic charm

Spacious, charming and convenient to our family’s wedding venue. Would rent again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

10 Oct 2022

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

Spectacular in Stillwater

Ten of us gathered for a girlfriend reunion (class of 1978 friends). The house was in a word, spectacular! This well-appointed home was perfect for our stay. From the tremendous sleeping options (beds for all) and the numerous bathrooms, to the provided amenities, lovely and plentiful linens, well-stocked kitchen, lovely gathering spaces, comfortable living room, beautiful dining room (seats 10), and perfect coffee bar...this property was everything we hoped it would be and more. The location is simply spectacular too...just a block to the South HIll staircase and downtown Stillwater. The grounds were fabulous too with beautiful outdoor seating spaces (front and side porch areas) and a perfect fire-pit for a campfire. The view of the river from the many windows and backyard area made it an especially lovely location. The parking was the icing on the cake...plenty of room for our many cars. The communication with the host was easy and prompt. I/we highly recommend this property for your upcoming visit to the Stillwater area (would be perfect for a family reunion, gathering for a special occasion (wedding/other), or vacation in the beautiful St. Croix River Valley. We lucked out and found ourselves in the area during the Harvest Festival and were fortunate to have beautiful fall weather to enjoy the outdoor spaces. The only thing that was missing was a ladle for our soup...other than that, our stay was terrific!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

2 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful Historic home in Stillwater

The Durant Home was perfect for our weekend in Stillwater. From the start, booking was easy and the host communication was excellent. I had many questions and requests before our arrival, and all were answered promptly and complete. The home is located on top of a hill and the views were gorgeous. It is conveniently located close to historic downtown Stillwater. The home itself was one of the most beautiful VRBO homes we have ever visited. It was spotless and ready for our arrival. Kitchens and baths were fully stocked. The beds were comfortable and easily slept our party of 12. The newly renovated 3rd floor loft area was incredible and will be an amazing once it is completely finished. All of the outdoor porches around the house were so quaint and an added bonus. Thanks so much for our wonderful weekend and we will definitely be coming back to your gorgeous home!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

19 Sept 2022

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

Great stay!

Beautiful historic home. Amenities superb. Comfy beds, has everything you will need. Still some work being done- minor things, didn’t affect us at all

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay M., Glendale

9 July 2022

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

Family vacation

It was a great location with plenty of room and things to do for all ages. We enjoyed it. The Fourth of July fireworks were awesome.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather L., North Oaks, MN USA

7 June 2022

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

THE PERFECT FAMILY WEDDING RETREAT

Amazing mansion with all of the amenities of home and then some! Very accommodating host and caretaker that went out of our way to make sure we had everything we needed. Our family hosted our adult children and grandparents for our sons wedding weekend in Stillwater. Close to downtown and all of the great restaurants and shops. Beautiful views of the river. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

29 May 2022

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

Hudson House

Excellent property

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

15 May 2022

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

Wedding

Great house and location for large groups!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S., South of Minneapolis, MN

24 Oct 2021

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

Historic Durant House

This property has a spectacular location overlooking the river and a block from downtown. Its set up very well for large number of family members. Brian is almost finished with the third level entertainment and sleeping area for kids. The icing on the cake. Enjoyed our stay immensely!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kristie S., Gilbert

25 Aug 2021

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

Wedding weekend

Beautifully restored Victorian home with most everything you would need for a group (except no washer/dryer or cable TV). Very responsive owners. We enjoyed our stay in Stillwater!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

8 Aug 2021

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

Great location, great property.

This location was wonderful- short walk to downtown Stillwater, Teddy Bear Park, and food. The owner was available and responsive throughout our stay. The home was well maintained suited our needs. The only negative was inconsistent temperatures depending on what floor you were staying on however the owner was aware of the problem and attempted to fix it. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari J.

1 Aug 2021

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

Absolutely Perfect!!

We just had a family gathering at this home and had an amazing time! Brian was very prompt and helpful. The house is better than advertised as Brian has added 21/2 baths and extra sleep space on the 3rd floor. The yard was fantastic with firepit and wonderful covered porch. The location couldn’t be better!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

9 July 2021

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

Great house in Stillwater

We had a lovely stay at the Durant House. It was well appointed with everything we needed for our stay and the location on the South Hill gave us easy access to downtown Stillwater. Great house for families or larger groups.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bre K.

20 June 2021

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

Bridal Party

Very nice place! Everything was labeled and easy to use! We enjoyed our stay

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

14 June 2021

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

Great place and location

We enjoyed our stay at this historic home- it is as advertised. Large, spacious and clean with a very accommodating host. Plenty of sleeping with comfort beds and linens, lots of gathering spaces and bathrooms for our large extended family. We were very happy with our stay and Would definitely return to this rental! Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet S., Onalaska, WI

24 May 2021

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Best of Old and New!

Highly recommend this masterfully renovated historic home. Best of old world lumber baron character and unexpected modern conveniences like very powerful modern air conditioning system and seemingly unlimited strong hot water pressure. Decorating is immaculate and owners live right next door and are extremely accommodating. Little touches like an abundance of fresh towels of all sizes and all drawers labeled made entertaining effortless.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mollie L.

18 Nov 2020

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

High school reunion

Our group of 8 stayed comfortably at the Durant House. Some were concerned about Covid, but there was plenty of room to spread out. The accommodations were perfect for our group. The owners were very attentive and friendly. We will definitely revisit.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

28 July 2020

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

Memorable Weekend

This is a beautiful property and it provided the perfect venue to celebrate my middle daughter. The house has so much character and all the guests felt “at home.” It has several nice touches including the cute bathrooms, large dining area, great TV set up, spacious porch, several sleeping room options, etc. It is an easy walk to Main Street and a short drive to our marina. The owner is extremely responsive. We hope to make this an annual tradition.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean N.

28 Oct 2019

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

Durant House, charming, historical home

We were in Stillwater for our daughter's wedding. This was the perfect home for our family to stay in. The house is charming, well maintained and Brian was wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend the Durant House to anyone planning to stay in the Stillwater area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

16 Oct 2019

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

Charming home

Your home is lovely! The weather was not nice but our family enjoyed the fireplace to keep cozy. We prepared great food in the well-equipped kitchen--thanks for having a grill outside that was ready to go. The bathrooms were very clean and had many extras. Wish we could have used the beautiful porch. We plan to come again and hope the weather is better. The location was great for walking downtown. Great place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

kacey p.

15 Aug 2019

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

Great house, Stillwater is very charming!

The house was great, only wish we had a washer/dryer available.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

28 May 2019

This house is awesome!

Our group really enjoyed our stay at the Durant House. The location was perfect - just a short walk from main street with a beautiful view of the St. Croix. Brian was a friendly host and the house was very well kept. I would highly recommend staying here!

10/10 Excellent

Blake S.

16 May 2019

Amazing Home in an even better location

We were there for a family function in downtown Stillwater. Could not have asked for a better location. Just a few steps away from the stairs leading to historic downtown and even closer to Teddy Bear Park. Home was incredible, well kept, amazing porch and views of the river. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Brian Brosdahl

I am a long-time resident of Stillwater and have a passion for the history and architecture of this beautiful little city. I love to show it off to visitors.

Why they chose this property

The Durant House is perfect for wedding parties and bridal celebrations!

The location is ideal for Historic Court House weddings, only one block away, and the downtown area is full of music and good food for those bachelorettes.

Family gatherings will enjoy all the space the huge house and beautiful yard provides.

What makes this property unique

The Durant House is perched on the bluff overlooking the downtown area of Stillwater, with amazing views of the river valley. The house is one block from the Historic Court House (weddings), one block from Teddy Bear Park, 2 blocks to Main Street Stairs (steps to downtown).
with all the shops and restaurants.

The house can accommodate large number of guests.