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Overnight Accommodations

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Overnight Accommodations

Located on the Just For Me Spa property are four historic homes. All four homes were purchased and renovated between 2005 and 2007. Each home comes with a piece of Stillwater History that we love to share with our guests.

Our cozy Cottage is the perfect place for a romantic getaway for two or an “R & R” weekend with a few friends. The Cottage sleeps up to four guests, features a screened-in front porch, and an original claw-foot bathtub.

Stay at our Log Cabin with its beautiful hardwood floors, knotty pine, and open floor plan that easily accommodates six guests. Upstairs, you’ll find a large loft-style bedroom and two day beds, one in the loft and one on the lower level.

For larger gatherings, The Retreat Home sleeps eight in comfortable elegance and is ideal for family get- togethers, girls’ night out, or bridal parties. With three private upstairs bedrooms and two day beds in the lower level, this home is perfect for any large group.

A perfect option for get-togethers with friends, The Donovan sleeps up to 8 guests and features individual beds for each guest! The home has a gorgeous outdoor patio and 2 large bay windows to flood the interior spaces with natural light.

Included with the rental of each house is a discounted pool pass, priced at $25 a day. (Regular Price $45)

Policies and Cancellation for Overnight Accommodations

Deposits when Booking an Overnight Home Stay

A 50% deposit of the home and the $75 Cleaning/Service Fee is due at time of booking all home stays.

One-Night Home Stay

Please note that we are a destination Spa, and one spa service is required for each guest during their one- night stay at any of our Spa homes. A spa service is not required for stays of two or more nights. Rates do not include the cost of Spa services. When reserving a home, it is recommended to schedule your services as soon as you book your stay.

Cancellations

A 50% deposit is due at time of booking for all Spa Homes. A 30-day cancellation notice is required for all Spa Home bookings and all services booked with the home. Cancellations of services or rentals outside of the above stated notices will result in a charge to the credit card for the amount of the service or rental.

Alex H.

★★★★★

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Top Notch!

We three amigos celebrated a 50th birthday together. We stayed in the cottage  three nights and signed up for the full spa package. NO WORDS can describe how  amazingly wonderful our time together and at the Spa was. The full staff went above  and beyond what we expected. We will be back and we’re already recommending  this experience to all. Life is short…make your memories beautiful!!!

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The Cottage

The Cottage House was built by R.G. Blanchard, a carpenter, for $750 in 1873. In 1892, Arthur Underhill, a teamster, owned the property, and by 1930, it belonged to Frank and Gladys Green. Owens Street was named for John P. Owens of St. Paul, the editor of Minnesota’s first newspaper. He had close connections with several Stillwater speculators and was a partner of Andrew Randall, the first man to own property in the Owens Street area. Owens was born in Ohio in 1818, attended college in Cincinnati, and served as a Quartermaster in the Civil War. He was also active in Whig and Republican politics and authored Political History of Minnesota.

This cozy two-bedroom Cottage is perfect for a couple’s romantic getaway or as an “R & R” destination that accommodates up to four guests. The Cottage at 121 S. Owens Street is a charming turn-of-the-century bungalow featuring a screened front porch complete with a swing built for two. The upstairs full bathroom includes a shower and a claw-foot tub—ideal for a relaxing soak after a day of shopping or sightseeing.

Lovely original oak woodwork and floors shine with the care that went into restoring and furnishing this immaculate home. At the back of the house, an enclosed porch off the fully equipped galley kitchen offers a bistro-style dining set overlooking a private, shady yard. The country-style dining room, just off the kitchen, seats four comfortably. Complimentary Wi-Fi and broadband internet are also available for your use.

Please note that we are a destination spa, and one spa service at the adjacent Just For Me Spa is required for each guest during their stay. For stays of two or more nights, a spa service is not required.

Whether you come to Stillwater to shop, dine, enjoy a spa weekend, or experience small-town life for a while, the warm and cozy Cottage will surely be one of the most memorable parts of your visit.

The Cottage sleeps 2–4 guests for $350 per night, plus 7.875% tax, 3% lodging tax, and a $75 cleaning/service fee (plus 7.875% tax).

The Cottage Home Amenities

  • House

  • Max. occupancy: 4
    Pets not allowed
    Non-smoking only

  • Air Conditioning
    Broadband Access
    Linens Provided
    Living Room
    Driveway Parking (5 cars)
    Towels Provided
    Wireless Internet
    CD Player
    Streaming Services Access
    Television
    CO2 Detector
    Fire Detector/Extinguisher
    Emergency Numbers Provided

  • Cooking Utensils
    Dishwasher
    Kitchen
    Microwave
    Refrigerator
    Stove/Oven
    Food Safety Temperature Gauge

  • 1 full bathroom connected to bedroom upstairs

  • 2 bedrooms upstairs, sleeps up to 4 guests

  • Entry Patio, Screened in Porch
    Lawn

  • Spa & Salon
    Wet Area with Pool, Sauna, Whirlpool

The Log Cabin

Our modernized farmhouse at 109 S. Owens Street was constructed between 1865 and 1869 by David King for $200. In 1892, two residents were listed in the home: Frank DeMars, a carpenter, and Leander W. Cass, a teamster. By 1930, ownership had transferred to George M. Vollmer and his wife, Hattie. We call it our “Log Cabin” because of its log cabin siding, beautiful hardwood floors, knotty pine paneling, and open floor plan.

An open, loft-style bedroom upstairs features two luxurious queen-sized beds, a daybed, a dressing table, comfortable chairs, and hardwood floors. The main level includes hardwood floors and an extra-large kitchen with a bistro-height table and chairs, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, and everything you need for preparing meals or snacks. Just off the kitchen is a modern bathroom with a shower and a large soaking tub. A daybed is also located on the main level.

The dining room, adjacent to the kitchen, has a large table that seats six. A cozy sitting room is directly off the dining room, behind French doors, and features cable TV with a DVD player. The spacious living room offers comfortable seating and opens to an enclosed screened porch. Complimentary Wi-Fi and broadband internet are also available for your use.

The Log Cabin sleeps 4–6 guests for $400 per night, plus 7.875% tax, 3% lodging tax, and a $75 cleaning/service fee (plus 7.875% tax).

The Log Cabin Home Amenities

  • House

  • Max. occupancy: 6
    Pets not allowed
    Non-smoking only

  • Air Conditioning
    Broadband Access
    Heating
    Linens Provided
    Living Room
    Driveway Parking (5 cars)
    Towels Provided
    Wireless Internet
    Streaming Services Access
    Television
    CO2 Detector
    Fire Detector/Extinguisher
    Emergency Numbers Provided

  • Coffee Maker
    Cooking Utensils
    Dishes & Utensils
    Dishwasher
    Kitchen
    Microwave
    Refrigerator
    Toaster
    Stove/Oven
    Food Safety Temperature Gauges

  • 1 full Bathroom downstairs
    Features soak tub and shower

  • Open, loft style bedroom upstairs with
    2 queen beds and 1 daybed;
    1 daybed downstairs

  • Entry Patio, Screened in Porch
    Lawn

  • Spa & Salon
    Wet Area with Pool, Sauna, Whirlpool

The Retreat Home

Our Retreat Home at 125 S. Owens Street is the place for relaxation, rejuvenation, and renewal. This turn- of-the-century, historic home, lovingly restored and beautifully decorated, has all the amenities (and more) of your own home. Constructed between 1865 -1869 by shoemaker Perry McLaughlin for $200. Lumberman Robert McLeod owned the house in 1892. Frank & Emma Orff owned the home in 1930.

This home is perfect for larger gatherings. The Retreat Home sleeps eight in comfortable elegance and is ideal for family get-togethers, girls’ night out, or bridal parties.

Upstairs is a master bedroom with a king-sized bed and 1 full bathroom, plus two other bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed. The main floor has another full bathroom and two daybeds on the main level.

You’ll have everything you need to cook with in the bright, airy kitchen. Enjoy a DVD or cable television on the large, flat-screen TV in the living room, or catch up on your reading in the warm and cozy den. There is also complimentary Wi-fi and broadband internet for your use.

The Retreat House Sleeps 6-8 guests for $500/Night plus tax of 7.875%, lodging tax of 3%, and a service cleaning fee of $75.00 plus tax of 7.875%.

The Retreat Home Amenities

  • House

  • Max. occupancy: 8
    Pets not allowed
    Non-smoking only

  • Air Conditioning
    Broadband Access
    Linens Provided
    Living Room
    Driveway Parking (5 cars)
    Towels Provided
    Wireless Internet
    Streaming Services Access
    Television
    CO2 Detector
    Fire Detector/Extinguisher
    Emergency Numbers Provided

  • Cooking Utensils
    Dishwasher
    Kitchen
    Microwave
    Refrigerator
    Stove/Oven
    Food Safety Temperature Gauge

  • 2 Full Bathrooms
    1 Upstairs, 1 on Main Level

  • 3 Bedrooms upstairs,  2 daybeds  on Main Level
    Sleeps up to 8 guests

  • Large Patio gathering area
    Lawn

  • Spa & Salon
    Wet Area with Pool, Sauna, Whirlpool

The Donovan

Edward Donovan, half of the Donovan Brothers Lumber company, constructed the home at the southeast corner of Spring & Owens Street in 1885 for $500. Spring Street soon became known as Myrtle Street. The address of Donovan’s home was 919 West Myrtle Street.

Our Donovan Home is a newly remodeled home on spa property! The home features shiplap accents and clean lines with a sleek, more modern aesthetic. This home is ADA accessible.  

Ideal for a relaxing stay with your friends, this home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests. Each guest has their own sleeping space, with 7 twin beds and 1 daybed. There is a full ADA accessible bathroom on the lower level, and a second bathroom featuring a large tub on the upper level. The home also has a gorgeous outdoor patio with a fire table to relax and unwind, and 2 large bay windows to flood the interior spaces with natural light. 

You’ll have everything you need to cook with in the bright, airy kitchen. Sign in to enjoy streaming services or cable television on the large, flat-screen TV in the main area, or catch up with everyone in the open gathering spaces. There is also complimentary Wi-fi and broadband internet for your use. 

Whether you come to Stillwater to shop, dine out, enjoy a spa weekend, or live the small-town life for a while, the warm and cozy Donovan will be the most memorable part of your visit.

The Donovan sleeps 6-8 guests for $500/Night plus tax of 7.875% lodging tax of 3%, and a service/ cleaning fee of $75.00 plus tax of 7.875%.

The Donovan Home Amenities

  • House

  • Max. occupancy: 8
    Pets not allowed
    Non-smoking only

  • Air Conditioning
    Broadband Access
    Heating
    Linens Provided
    Living Room
    Driveway Parking
    Towels Provided
    Wireless Internet
    Streaming Services Access
    Television
    CO2 Detector
    Fire Detector/Extinguisher
    Emergency Numbers Provided

  • Coffee Maker
    Cooking Utensils
    Dishes & Utensils
    Dishwasher
    Kitchen
    Microwave
    Refrigerator
    Toaster
    Stove/Oven

  • 1 full ADA compliant Bathroom downstairs

    1 full bathroom upstairs features large tub

  • Upstairs: 2 bedrooms with 6 total twin beds

    Downstairs: 1 Bedroom with 1 twin bed, Daybed in main area

  • Entry Patio

    Screened in Porch

    Lawn

  • Spa & Salon
    Wet Area with Pool, Sauna, Whirlpool