Overnight Accommodations

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

This cozy, two-bedroom Cottage is perfect for a couples’ romantic getaway or as the ‘R & R’ destination that sleeps four guests. The Cottage at 121 S. Owens Street is a charming, turn-of-the-century bungalow, with a screened porch in front complete with a swing built for two. The upstairs full bathroom with shower also features a claw-foot tub 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. In the back of the house, an enclosed porch off the fully equipped galley kitchen has a bistro-style dining set and looks out onto a private, shady yard. A country-style dining room, right off the kitchen, seats four comfortably. There is also complimentary Wi-fi and broadband internet for your use.

The Cottage sleeps 2-4 guests for $350/Night plus tax of 7.375% lodging tax of 3% and a service/ cleaning fee of $75.00 plus tax of 7.375%.

Our modernized farmhouse at 109 S. Owens Street was constructed between 1865-1869 by David King for $200. In 1892 two people were listed as living in the home, Fank DeMars, a carpenter and Leander W. Cass, a teamster. By 1930 the home 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 is upstairs, featuring two luxurious queen-sized beds, 2 day beds, a dressing table, comfortable chairs and hardwood floors. The main level features hardwood floors and an extra- large kitchen with a bistro-height table and chairs, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster and everything you’d need for meals or snacks. Just off the kitchen is a modern bathroom with a shower and large soak tub. A day bed is also located on the main level.

A dining room is next to the kitchen and has a large table that seats six. A cute ‘n cozy sitting room is directly off the dining room behind French doors and features cable TV with a DVD player. The large living room has comfortable chairs, fronted by an enclosed screen porch. There is also complimentary Wi-fi and broadband internet for your use.

The Log Cabin Sleeps 4-6 guests for $400/night plus tax of 7.375% and lodging tax of 3% and a service/ cleaning fee of $75.00 plus tax of 7.375%.

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 2 full bathrooms (with shower and tub) plus two other bedrooms each with a queen-sized bed, each with a queen-sized bed. The main floor has another full bath (with shower and tub) and two day bed 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 guest for $450/Night plus tax of 7.375% lodging tax of 3% and a service cleaning fee of $75.00 plus tax of 7.375%