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Exceptional

1 bedroomSleeps 2111 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Stillwater, MN

Ice Castle4 min drive
Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum4 min drive
Lift Bridge Brewing Company5 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)53 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Nice, quiet weekend getaway.

scott

Feb 11, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Overlooks St. Croix River Crossing

Nestled on a hillside in beautiful Stillwater Minnesota, Scenic Overlook Cottage overlooks one of the most beautiful waterways in the Midwest; the St. Croix River. This cottage is attached to a French Normandy-style house and is a very private, ample 1200 square feet. A European immersion experience will enhance this perfect spot for a getaway. This special and memorable home has been highlighted in Better Homes and Gardens. It is a premium property at a preferred location.
It is located within a comfortable 25-minute walk, an 8th of a mile, to downtown Stillwater, either through a beautiful historic neighborhood or along a bike/walking path along the river. At the bottom of your cottage driveway is Stillwater’s southern scenic overlook where you will get the best view of the new St. Croix Crossing Bridge into Wisconsin.
Sweeping French doors into a bedroom, a full kitchen and bar, living and dining room area and a bathroom with shower all on one level makes the cottage easily accessible and livable for short stays or an extended stay. There are a lot of great restaurants, sightseeing and activities within easy reach. Bikers Welcome! There always events in Stillwater which can be found at the DiscoverStillwater website.
Highlights are:
World Ice Sculpting Competition
Lumberjack Days
Art in the Park
Ice Palace
Canoe, Kayak and Bike rentals
Ski areas within close driving distance
Trolley Tours
Paddleboats and Gondola Rides
Buzzing restaurant district
And More!
We offer discounts on weekly bookings.
The owners are friendly, easily reached and offer prompt service. We look forward to meeting you.

Property manager

Louise Fenner

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stillwater

Located in Stillwater, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Warden's House Museum and Seasons on St. Croix Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brick Alley Studio of Massage and Bodywork and Lift Bridge Brewing Company. Ice Castle and Knoke's Chocolates are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Stillwater, MN

What's nearby

Lowell Park - 3 min drive
Ice Castle - 4 min drive
Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 4 min drive
Lift Bridge Brewing Company - 5 min drive
Willow River State Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
‪Charlie's Irish Pub - ‬3 min drive
‪Freight House - ‬3 min drive
‪Stillwater Bowl & Lounge - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Overlooks St. Croix River Crossing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Overlooks St. Croix River Crossing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overlooks St. Croix River Crossing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Overlooks St. Croix River Crossing located?

Located in the heart of Stillwater, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Saint Croix River and Brick Alley Studio of Massage and Bodywork. Lowell Park and Ice Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

19 June 2024

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

Charming

We had a lovely stay. House was charming, spacious and clean, and the patio was a nice relaxing place to wind down at the end of the day. It is a short bike ride from the house to the bike trail or to downtown Stillwater. Such a cute town! Would definitely come back for another stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

12 June 2024

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

A quiet hideaway in a great location

This is a beautiful property! It was also in the perfect location to be a quick trip to downtown or to various trails/restaurants/etc. while having no exposure to the summer weekend crowds!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John V.

18 May 2024

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

Awesome property and hosts

Third time here and not disappointed. Louise and Martin are great hosts. Just a short drive to downtown Stillwater and all the shops and restaurants. Will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

16 May 2024

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

Great stay

Cottage was perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita G.

19 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful cottage

We spent two weeks at this adorable cottage, it was decorated so cute and the comforts and the conveniences were great. Location was idea for us to walk, check out the historic downtown, and spend time with our family. Thank you Louise and Martin, we enjoyed our stay, was hard to leave!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

scott

11 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Nice, quiet weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

9 Oct 2023

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

Perfect Vacation

Absolutely gorgeous setting, quiet and peaceful (in fact I felt like I was laughing too loud quite a few times!). The cottage is uniquely lovely with gorgeous wood furniture, beams and countertops and a cozy feel. There is English dinnerware and many awesome books! We saw a fox one morning on the lawn which I foolishly scared away by opening the door. Large and sunny windows look out onto the lawn, it was so nice to eat breakfast with the sun and nature views pouring in! This is a perfect place for a quiet and relaxing vacation for one or two people. We went hiking or seeing friends that live in MN (or golfing for my husband) most days and came back to make dinner in the cottage. We are from FL and had hoped for a colorful and cool Fall vacation but it warmed up a lot. We did see some foliage in a few of the parks we hiked. I hope we can return at some point and stay here again. Like I said, it was a perfect place to sleep and relax after a day's adventures.

Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

4 Oct 2023

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

Gorgeous English cottage

This is an immaculate cottage decorated by the owner, who is an English interior decorator by trade. It overlooks the St Croix River. It could not have been more charming.

Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

12 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful

Spacious

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L., Edina, MN

7 Aug 2023

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

Week-End Getaway

Perfect spot if you're looking for a beautiful and quiet place to relax. Everything was as presented and the attention to detail in furnishing the Cottage made it that more special. I would definately come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

22 July 2023

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

New Experience

Never did this before. Very clean close to events yet far enough away to have privacy. Overall it was good.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen o.

20 July 2023

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

Stillwater relaxation point

The cottage was lovely and very clean, easy to feel at home immediately. The view was great, easily access to Stillwater and the Twin Cities.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia & Gary K., Mondovi, WI

30 June 2023

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

Enchanting Cottage

Our stay at Scenic Overlook Cottage was wonderful! A true and genuine Old World Charm feel. The decor, dishes, beautiful windows, ample amount of space....along with the cozy and comfortable bed made our stay perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly A.

29 June 2023

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

Pretend your in a French Chateau

Loved the location and the decor it is the PERFECT spot for relaxing yet so close to everything fun. Comfortable, has all the amenities you’d need to feel at home. Will certainly be rebooking in the future.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacki W.

19 June 2023

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

Celebrating 53rd Anniversay ❤️

A little piece of heaven and England in Minnesota - (from the spotlessly clean, cozy and comfortable French/English interior to the English country garden landscaping) it was absolutely perfect! Louise and Martin have thought of everything! Every piece furniture to every dish is exceptional. Every necessity is carefully supplied and maintained. A little oasis away from everything while feeling right at home! AND walkable to Stillwater - (only a mile) beautiful walking and biking paths - yummy restaurants, incredible views and a fabulous St, Croix River Valley to explore! We miss it already! Thanks to Louise and Martin for sharing their little piece of heaven with the rest of us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T C.

1 June 2023

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

Getaway

Beautiful property that is extremely quiet and peaceful. My husband and I were looking for a little getaway and this was perfect. Located close to downtown Stillwater, it was very convenient.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

23 May 2023

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

Anniversary getaway

Had a nice relaxing stay at a beautiful property! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J., Savage, Minnesota

10 May 2023

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

Honeymoon Cottage

We loved our stay at the cottage! It was perfect for our mini-honeymoon - quiet, lovely and secluded. Just what we needed after a magnificent wedding celebration! Highly recommend! Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet N.

29 Apr 2023

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

Charm and comfort

The Scenic Overlook Cottage has been furnished and maintained with meticulous attention to detail. It is both charming and comfortable inside, and the scenic view through the huge windows includes the bridge, which is beautiful at all times of day and night.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanja P.

6 Mar 2023

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

Perfect Getaway! Nice and Cozy.

This property is exactly as described. It is easily accessible to nearby downtown Stillwater, which is the cutest little town! I wish I could have enjoyed it more, but we had a blizzard during my stay. The owners checked on me regularly and cleared a path from the door to my car, cleaned off my car thoroughly and made sure the driveway was clear as well. Very accommodating and kind. The cottage was clean, well-stocked and organized. The bed was heavenly, and the heated floors kept it nice and cozy. I can't think of anything that I didn't have for my visit. I couldn't have asked for a better stay and hope to come again in better weather conditions. Thank you for sharing your cottage and your wonderful hospitatlity.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John V.

23 Jan 2023

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

Second stay - not disappointed!

This is really a nice property and Louise and Martin are wonderful hosts. Clean and cozy with all the amenities you may need. Conveniently close to downtown Stillwater with its quaint shops and great restaurants.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry N.

1 Jan 2023

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

Best of Stillwater

This was our second time this year at the cottage. There is no better place to stay in the Stillwater area. A quick drive into town, across the river to Wisconsin, and 25 minutes to the Twin Cities. So cozy with the gas fireplace and eclectic furnishings!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Dec 2022

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

Perfect in every way

By far our favorite place to stay when visiting family! Even the snow was glorious from the cottage. Great hosts, immaculate cottage!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

29 Nov 2022

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

A gem in Stillwater

Beautiful first floor stay in a beautiful and cozy, well-decorated and clean chateau-like home. Completely private. We travel often and what stood out to us was how everything we needed was there. No need to run out for paper goods or soap, games were even provided and comfy robes. Thank you. Great hospitality!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S., Marshall, MN

7 June 2022

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

Beautiful property

My best friend and I stayed here for 2 nights as a little girls getaway after we hosted my son's graduation. We needed some rest and quiet after a busy weekend and this property offered that! The scenery and surroundings are just beautiful. We drove into downtown and enjoyed walking around the small shops. Took a trolley ride to see the historic homes Stillwater has to offer. It was a lovely 2 days away and this space made it even more wonderful! I want to return with my husband now!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Louise Fenner

Louise and Martin are both European and their home reflects it. Louise is from England while Martin is from Switzerland. As soon as they found this home set high on the hills overlooking the St. Croix River, Martin felt at home. It was reminiscent of his childhood home in Switzerland. Louise took great joy designing and decorating the home in a European-style familiar to both of them. Better Homes and Gardens took note when they featured the home in their magazine.

Why they chose this property

The property is in a preferred location just .8 mile south of downtown Stillwater. It is an easy drive and just a 25 minute walk. It is close to the new river walk into town. There has never been a bad review on this property. You will understand when you see the meticulous attention paid to every detail to make it a premier property and a delightful stay.

What makes this property unique

You are welcome to roam the gardens and outdoor areas. There is ample space to enjoy inside and out. Friendly weekly rates are available at a discount. Located in one of the premier locations on the bluffs of Stillwater.