Historic Beauty w Modern Updates Near Taylor's Falls

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Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11222 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Osceola, WI

Riverwood Canoe5 min walk
Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway13 min walk
Trollhaugen8 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Play Room

1 Double Futon

Queen Room 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our 4bdrm, 2 bath1890s home is full of original woodwork, with updated bathrooms and kitchen. Historic charm doesn't have to mean modern inconvenience. Wood floors throughout, wainscoting and old-fashioned light sconces giving a wonderfully warm ambiance. Cascade House is a short walk from downtown Osceola's shops and restaurants, and just one block off the St. Croix River. Osceola is located just a few minutes from both state and national parks, and near easy access to hiking and river sports. Trollhaugen, with skiing and ropes courses, is just up the road, and Franconia Sculpture Garden, Stillwater, St. Croix Falls and other destinations are less than 30 minutes away.

Property manager

Jamie and Michael Carlson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Note: we have a steep wooden staircase.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Remove shoes when inside.

Do not move furniture or adjust TV.

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

Osceola

Located in Osceola, this holiday home is on a river. Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway and St. Croix Festival Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wild River State Park and Saint Croix River. Travelling with kids? Consider Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park and Wild Mountain. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.

Osceola, WI

What's nearby

Saint Croix River - 2 min walk
Riverwood Canoe - 5 min walk
Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway - 13 min walk
Trollhaugen - 8 min drive
St Croix National Scenic Riverway - 14 min drive

Getting around

St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Drive In - ‬13 min drive
‪Coffee Talk - ‬13 min drive
‪Tippy Canoes - ‬13 min walk
‪Joyful Morning - ‬6 min drive
‪Village Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Beauty w Modern Updates Near Taylor's Falls pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Beauty w Modern Updates Near Taylor's Falls?

As of 2 July 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Beauty w Modern Updates Near Taylor's Falls on 15 July 2024 start from AU$503.63, 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.

What time is check-in at Historic Beauty w Modern Updates Near Taylor's Falls?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Beauty w Modern Updates Near Taylor's Falls?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Beauty w Modern Updates Near Taylor's Falls located?

This family-friendly Osceola holiday home is located on the riverfront, within a 10-minute walk of Saint Croix River and Riverwood Canoe. Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

12 June 2024

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

Very nice place

Enjoyed completely.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie Scarlett I.

7 Oct 2023

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

Great Osceola Getaway

Great house! Close to town. Wonderful place for a family getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D., Woodland Park, Colorado

30 Sept 2023

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

Loved it

We loved the house with all it’s creaks and groans and plan to stay there again. And it is only 4 blocks from my sister’s house. One suggestion. A handrail on the back porch steps would be appreciated by us old folks. We had a lot of rain while we were there.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacob s.

6 Sept 2023

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

An amazing place for an incredible price

We chose this rental as the location for our yearly college friend trip and it was far better than I could have hoped. The town is adorable, but has a lot to offer both in terms of amenities and activities. Canoeing down the river was a blast, the Mall of America is a short drive, and there's plenty of room for activities in the house. The rooms are comfortable and well maintained, the beds were comfortable, there's lots of room to play games, cook, sleep, and do whatever you'd like. Perfect for a family gathering. The only critique we had was some of the plates and bowls were clearly not cleaned before we got there and still had food from the prior renters and there was a lack of extra toilet paper and towels so we had to buy more TP. Overall incredibly minor issues that had no real impact on our enjoyment.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynne m., st paul, mn

31 Aug 2023

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

Sweet getaway

Great place to relax, do a little shopping and enjoy some hikes.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

10 Aug 2023

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

Great house in Great Location

Wonderful, clean house within walking distance of some beautiful hiking and waterfalls. Nice kitchen and amenities, and very comfortable. Great communication from owners. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine B.

24 July 2023

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

Historic Beauty

This home was stunning. I adore older craftsman homes and it was very clean and quaint. My group loved the layout and spent time hanging out in every room!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

16 July 2023

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

Great house

We loved staying at this location. A beautiful home, with lots of historic finishes - hard wood floors, wainscoting in the bathroom, etc. It reminded us of when we lived in Uptown, Minneapolis. Very clean, and the property manager had great communication.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

28 June 2023

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

Family reunion

Lovely and spacious … perfect for our families Tv not working Hot tub not working Deposit out of line…3000 posted way too early

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

3 May 2023

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

family visit

Great time visiting near by family. place was clean and as listed.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

27 Mar 2023

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

Ladies Trip

What a lovely property. The space and layout was perfect for our group. We enjoyed the hot tub and had a great time playing cards in the spacious dinning room. It was a wonderful location within walking distance to the quaint downtown. We also were able to find a nice Saturday morning yoga class at a local winery. Overall a wonderful place to stay and enjoy time recharging with friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

22 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful home

Winter 2022 was rough and to have a place to stay before continuing the drive back to CA

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G., lake city, mn

30 Sept 2022

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

Girls golf trip

4 friends spent 4 days at this beautiful historic house. The owner was easy to communicate with. The location is perfect. Just a short walk to downtown. The house was supplied with everything we needed and more. The kitchen could use a new pizza pan.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo B., Denve, Colorado, USA

29 June 2022

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

Great location…..loved the historic home

Really appreciated the book about some of the history of the home and local information (restaurants, shops, activities) Pictures of this lovely historic home are accurate. The home has lots of space for 4+ people and sits in a quiet neighborhood. Our favorite place was the front porch, where we could enjoy coffee in the morning and wine in the evening. The home is four blocks from restaurants and shops. Owners were quick to respond with questions or requests. They added personal touches (makings for s’mores at fire pit, granola bars to a quick snack, dew creamers to get you by until going to the grocery store) and extra outdoor chairs. Only hiccup was an incorrect door code in the welcome packet from vrbo.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vince M., Prior Lake, MN

26 May 2022

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

Great Property - Lots of Room

This is an older home that has been refurbished to keep it's charm. Lots of hardwood floors (that creak) Radiator heat. Leaded glass in some of the windows. Clawfoot bath tub. And it still has some of the modern conveniences too. This is a fairly large home. It was definitely more than two of us needed. There are three bedrooms up and one bedroom down. A bathroom on each floor, lower is shower only. Upper has the shower and a tub (separate). Beds and other furniture was comfortable. Wi-fi was fast. TV worked fine. Parking is easy. Location is easy to find. There is a little road noise from Cascade Street, but it didn't interfere with sleeping or our enjoyment of the property. We are hoping this property stays on VRBO. We are likely to stay here again! The owners were very attentive. We had one issue with the door code and it was resolved within two-minutes. Not really a problem. Walking distance to a grocery store and laundromat (if you need them). We walked to downtown Osceola for breakfast or dinner a few times. If you like to stay in a bit of "living history", this is a great property. There are little things to see and wonder about throughout the house.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri N.

18 Jan 2022

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

Beautiful and Comfortable

The homeowners were very easy to communicate with, quickly providing answers to questions ahead of time and providing information to ease check in prior to our stay. The home itself is a beautiful example of River town elegance mixed with the right amount of comfort. A mixed group of 5 kids and 3 adults, we all had space to separate or gather together. I would love to stay in different seasons, this year the ease of access to Trollhaugen made it the perfect stay for our group.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

28 Nov 2021

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

Thanksgiving Stay

We flew up from Florida to visit family and take our son on his first hunting trip. House was close to downtown and had many cute shops. Host were nice and always responded in a timely manner. We will be back for another trip next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jamie and Michael Carlson

We're the Carlsons—Michael, Jamie, and three young kids (and a dog). We became short-term rental hosts because we saw the value of investing in properties that could serve the communities they're a part of and show hospitality in a world where there is not enough kindness and welcome. As parents, the work has been fun and valuable as we're trying to show our kids what it looks like to work with our hands in the age of technology. We want our property to be a place of refuge—where guests can come to rest, connect with the people who mean the most to them, and get out to explore the beauties of nature.

Why they chose this property

Cascade House is a special place. Built in the 1860s, it has beautiful woodwork on the main floor, and gorgeous wood floors extending into the bedrooms upstairs. The age of the house adds character without inconvenience, though, with an updated kitchen and fully updated bathrooms. The house boasts large gathering spaces for game nights and family meals, but enough nooks and crannies that everyone can find a cozy place to relax alone. Kids will love the playroom, and the giant closet upstairs that serves as a gateway to imagination (or Narnia). For guests who cannot manage stairs, a main-floor bedroom is available, just steps off from the bathroom. Our outdoor space includes a hot tub, fire pit, and a charcoal grill. Truly, this Cascade House has something for everyone. We love spending time there, and hope you will too.