We stayed in the carriage house for our visit. Very well kept, private and spacious. 10 minute walk to Main Street and restaurants. Coffee and delicious breakfast were served in... read more our room. We’ll definitely be back!

  I stayed at the Aurora Staples Inn for a solo year-end retreat. This was my first time there, but it won't be my last. The historic house has been... read more beautifully restored & furnished with gorgeous antiques. The owner, Rachelle, gave me a tour & recounted...More

  Aurora Staples Inn was our first B and B experience and the bar was set high! We stayed in the carriage house which was beautiful, clean and so relaxing with... read more the jacuzzi and fireplace! Breakfast was delicious and the service we received during our weekend stay was amazing and so accommodating! We would love to stay here again and would recommend this B and B to everyone!

  We loved our stay at Aurora Staples Inn!! We were welcomed so warmly and shown around the beautiful historic home. We stayed in the St Croix room and loved it!!... read more Breakfast the next morning was delicious and we had such a wonderful visit with the owner. Will definitely be back!

  Rachelle and staff were wonderful. Great breakfast and beautifully decorated, spacious room. Carriage room was great for our honeymoon. House is walking distance from downtown Stillwater. My... read more wife and I will definitely be back!

  We were in the Riverview room which has private porch with a swing. Bed was very comfortable plenty of pillows. We had coffee delivered to our room in morning.... read more Enjoyed great breakfast with other guests in the morning. You can request breakfast be delivered to your room. Walking distance to downtown Stillwater with shopping and lots of restaurants.

  My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Aurora Staples Inn and look forward to coming back next year!! Rachelle knows how to serve her guests and made us... read more feel special with attention to detail and a caring personality.

  Rachelle is a sweet and attentive hostess. And a pretty good cook. Each breakfast was a thoughtful and tasty upgrade from the usual version of each receipe. But my wife... read more us still talking about the pumpkin pancakes.
In case you're wondering about a February visit, the heat works just fine. The high temps were 20 degrees, but we bundled up and walked down to Main Street. The restaurants were full of happy people, and there are good antique / flea market opportunities, as well as upscale shopping.

  We have stayed here before and wanted to share the experience with our family from San Francisco. Once again another great experience ! Our stay and the proximity to... read more walking distance to downtown was perfect. This is a beautiful bed-and-breakfast with a lot of history and very well taken care of. You will be pleasantly surprised by the chef prepared breakfast which is excellent! A beautiful setting on the front porch enjoying a glass ( also provided with your stay ) of wine and dessert with great conversation . We will be back

  We were in town for a wedding and are so happy we found this place. We stayed in the carriage house and it couldn’t have been more perfect. It... read more was warm, cozy and spacious. From the welcoming glass of wine to the delicious breakfast before...More

  I strongly recommend the Aurora Staples Inn to anyone staying in Stillwater! My wife and I stayed in this Bed & Breakfast for our second wedding anniversary and the experience... read more exceeded all our expectations. We stayed in the Carriage House which is a private room separate from the main house that includes a parking space under a carport. The location is convenient and only around an eight-minute walk to central downtown Stillwater and the riverfront.

Upon arrival we received a warm greeting from the Innkeeper who told us about the history of the house, gave us a tour of the various rooms and lounge area, and delivered a wine and cheese assortment to our room. Breakfast and coffee were also delivered the next morning; it was a great variety of food and everything tasted great. Checkout was quick and easy.

  We stopped here in early Sept to check out Stillwater on our way to a wedding . The inn was a quintessential charming B&B. Rachelle, the innkeeper, was very friendly;... read more greeted us when we arrived offering a glass of wine, and gave us the quick tour/history. We got upgraded to a nice room with a fireplace because it was a weekday and there were some open rooms. After delivering coffee to our room in the morning, Rachelle served a breakfast feast of fruits, waffles and desert! The location is perfect for exploring Stillwater; a quiet neighborhood just a 5 minute walk from the main action area.

  My husband and I love unplugging by finding new places to experience and explore. This location is perfect! The owner personally greeted us, helped us get situated and created the... read more most delicious breakfast delivered right to our door in the Carriage House. Stillwater has a...More

  Fantastic Bed and Breakfast! The Inn Keeper is delightful and all the details have a personal touch, starting from check-in with a wine and cheese tray! We had... read more a room with a 4 season porch overlooking the gardens and in the near distance, the St...More

  Our first stay at a B and B was delightful! My husband surprised me for my birthday with a night’s stay at this lovely inn in Stillwater. He... read more booked the Carriage House, shown in the photo. It is separate from the main house, so is very private. The place was beautiful, very clean and extremely roomy, and includes a huge jacuzzi bath and a reading area. The downtown Stillwater area is within walking distance, so convenient. Rachelle, the innkeeper, is very friendly and accommodating. She brought us a welcome tray of wine, cheese and crackers upon our arrival. The garden is pretty and I enjoyed sitting and reading there the next morning. The breakfast Rachelle prepared and served was incredible! So delicious and the table setting was beautiful. We highly recommend a stay here. Thanks, Rachelle! More

  My wife and I thought all of these wonderful reviews and comments about the housekeeper, Rochelle, were simply too good to be true. Well, this place lived up to the... read more hype and surpassed our already high expectations. We booked a last minute, 2 night stay...More

  Eat breakfast elsewhere. If the breakfast is supposed to be the climax, the highlight of the stay, you will be disappointed. We certainly enjoyed our room, exquisitely... read more decorated with a beautiful view of the river. The breakfast was a huge flop. We were hungry an...More

  We had a pleasant stay at Aurora Staples Inn. The room was clean and conveniently located a few (walk-able) blocks from cute downtown Stillwater. We thought it was odd that... read more we were offered the option to eat breakfast in the dinning room or have it...More

  Rochelle the innkeeper was very hospitable. The house was beautiful, clean. One disappointment was we were looking forward to having the fireplace, which when we got there was told was... read more turned off for summer,bummer. The breakfast was awesome.

  We loved our stay at Aurora Staples Inn. It was perfect in every way. It's a beautiful, historical mansion. The St Croix Suite was spacious and perfect. One of our... read more favorite things was the 2-sided fireplace, open to the sitting room and to the whirlpool...More

  While in town for a wedding, we opted out of the hotel options to instead experience our first Bed and Breakfast...and we are so glad we did! I'm currently researching... read more more reasons to visit Stillwater, MN just so we can stay at the Aurora Staples Inn for another visit.

Our room was the Peacock Room - beautiful, comfortable, quiet and with incredible natural light. Rachelle is a fantastic host. The coffee delivered to your door is the perfect way to start your morning, and the breakfast was delicious. The entire house is stunning and serene, and besides the excellent conversation with the other guests during breakfast, we never heard a sound. The location was ideal for walking all around Stillwater.

We will definitely be recommending the Aurora Staples Inn - and look forward to visiting again. More

  Attended a friend's wedding in Stillwater and stayed overnight. Was able to get an early check in to be dressed and ready for the 4:00 wedding. Everything was as advertised.... read more Clean room, great service and an excellent breakfast.

  My husband and I stayed one night in the carriage house and wish we would have stayed another night. We were looking for a quiet, romantic getaway to celebrate our... read more anniversary and to not be disturbed. The carriage house was so private, it was exactly what we were looking for. Loved that it had a covered parking space right next to the door. The room was clean, extremely spacious with separate bathroom and lots of great books, some games and even enjoyed the classical music selection and CD player, something we typically wouldn’t have used. Lots of cute small extras in the room, wine and snacks brought to the room when we arrived, sittinging room with blanket and books. Great bonus was the hidden TV and WiFi. The jetted tub is what made us choose this room with the 3 sides fireplace and it did not disappoint! But probably the best part of the stay was the large, extremely comfortable bed. We have 3 small children so to get a quiet, restful nights sleep is priceless. The bed was so comfortable and the sheets were soft and smooth. Not sure if it was a weighted blanket or what but it truly was just the most comfortable bed. I’m not a huge breakfast food person but this breakfast was one I more then enjoyed! The butterscotch waffles were amazing and the coffee was unique and delicious. Everything on the tray was... My husband and I stayed one night in the carriage house and wish we would have stayed another night. We were looking for a quiet, romantic getaway to celebrate our anniversary and to not be disturbed. The carriage house was so private, it was exactly what we were looking for. Loved that it had a covered parking space right next to the door. The room was clean, extremely spacious with separate bathroom and lots of great books, some games and even enjoyed the classical music selection and CD player, something we typically wouldn’t have used. Lots of cute small extras in the room, wine and snacks brought to the room when we arrived, sittinging room with blanket and books. Great bonus was the hidden TV and WiFi. The jetted tub is what made us choose this room with the 3 sides fireplace and it did not disappoint! But probably the best part of the stay was the large, extremely comfortable bed. We have 3 small children so to get a quiet, restful nights sleep is priceless. The bed was so comfortable and the sheets were soft and smooth. Not sure if it was a weighted blanket or what but it truly was just the most comfortable bed. I’m not a huge breakfast food person but this breakfast was one I more then enjoyed! The butterscotch waffles were amazing and the coffee was unique and delicious. Everything on the tray was fresh and tasty. We will be back for sure! More

  My wife and I celebrated our anniversary this year by staying in the Carriage House at The Aurora Staples Inn. We select a different B&B each year and I have... read more to say this is our favorite so far (14 years)! The Carriage House is separate from the main house with it's own covered parking. Beautiful room, gas fireplace, reading area and a huge hot tub made a cold rainy weekend bearable! The proprietor (Rachelle) was very accommodating and friendly. Main house is gorgeous and we may be back next year to try one of the main residence rooms. Highly recommended! More