This B & B is warm, welcoming, and the perfect place for a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle. We were greeted by Rachelle the inn keeper with... read more a glass of wine, fruit & cheese when we checked in. We stayed in the Riverview Suite which has a four season porch and ensuite bath with a jetted tub. The bed and bedding were extremely comfortable and did I mention the romantic gas fireplace? The 3 course breakfasts were amazing. Loved the pumpkin baked pancake and fruit cobbler. Breakfast was so ample that we didn't have to eat until dinner! We didn't have a T.V. in our room (didn't miss it) which provided the opportunity for two big games of Scrabble in the parlor. Loved getting to know Rachelle and the history of this beautiful Victorian home. More

  My wife and I took a couple of days to get away and celebrate our second anniversary. We were delighted that we were able to stay in the Carriage House!... read more We have to admit because of being there on a Monday and Tuesday in the winter, we were spoiled being the only guests at the Aurora Staples Inn! However, we got the impression that we would have been spoiled if the place had been full.
The owner/manager, Rachelle, exuded the kind of graceful personality that would make anyone feel like they were the most important guests there.
The breakfasts served were opulent and delicious! The bed was extremely comfortable, the Carriage House was cozy and the atmosphere was charming. We loved the jacuzzi and fireplace! Rachel and her staff made us feel very at home yet we had all the privacy we desired.
We highly recommend Aurora Staples Inn; we cannot imagine anyone being disappointed!

  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 stayed at the St. Croix suite recently the room was fantastic! Rachelle was so nice and the breakfast was delicious! The home is full of history behind... read more it. Some of the furniture were even original. We hope to return again another time. It is...More

  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

  Rachelle made us so comfortable in this sweet B&B. She brought afternoon refreshments to the room, which was large and had a spa tub. The breakfast was inventive and... read more delucious. Would certainly recommend staying there!

  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 fresh and tasty. We will be back for sure!

  My sister, daughter and niece had a wonderful night staying at Aurora Inn.
From the first moment we arrived we felt welcomed and comfortable!
From the check-in, in the lovely... read more front living room of such an elegant home,
To the wine offered on the front porch. It could not of been nicer. You can tell immediately that this house has been taken well care of with all the special touches.
The rooms are so lovely and roomy and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious!
We will definitely return to stay!

  We stayed at the Aurora Staples for two nights while visiting Stillwater. Aurora Staples is a well maintained old house now serving as a B&B. It is conveniently... read more located a short walk to the main downtown area. With that said, it is a short but...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

  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

  My husband and I enjoyed our stay in the Riverview Suite. Our room was clean and comfortable and we loved having the porch. It had a nice swing for relaxing... read more and a little table where we ate breakfast each morning. Breakfast was delicious: pumpkin bread/pancakes (we weren’t really sure what to call them but we ate them down to the crumbs), pesto quiche, scones, and fruit. We decided to have breakfast served in our suite so we could enjoy it on the porch. Rochelle, our host, was the perfect combination of solicitous and unobtrusive.

One note: if you are thinking of going downtown, you might as well leave your car at Aurora Staples and walk (particularly if it is a weekend and the weather is decent). By the time we found parking downtown, we went much closer than we would have been if we had walked. Plus, given the size of the breakfast, we really needed to get in a few steps!

  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 stayed in the St. Croix Suite, a fabulous! The double-sided fire place was a great way to stay warm during their record setting winter storm (blizzard). We still... read more took the opportunity to walk to downtown Stillwater. Rachelle (Innkeeper) is absolutely the finest host. A...More

  We were fortunate enough to stay in the Riverview Suite, a beautiful, spacious room with a huge bathroom and gorgeous 2nd floor porch with ceiling fan, swing and romantic table... read more for 2. Rachelle, the owner, welcomed us with a lovely individualized tray of snacks and...More

  Lovely Victorian charm. Quiet. Super clean. Immaculate. The only sound on the porch was the wind rustling the American flag and we spent a lot of time... read more reading on the porch or walking to town to shop or dine. Rachelle is a lovely person and skilled inn-keeper. Breakfast was delightful as was the conversation around the table. One couple from Sweden, one from NYC, one from Minneapolis and one from N' Michigan. We stayed in the St. Croix Suite and could have moved in for a year. A return trip. Soon.

  Excellent bed and breakfast. Historic home in a great location. The rooms are beautiful, well appointed and very clean. We were wowed by the excellent breakfast served... read more each morning Our Hostess Rachelle was terrific. Will stay again if we are ever back in Stillwater. We...More

  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

  Jamie and I had a great time at the Inn. Rochelle was great and the breakfasts were really good! The rooms were cozy and the location was close to town... read more which made it nice. We would recommend this to anyone coming to Stillwater.

  We loved this B&B! Rachelle,the inn-keeper, was very friendly and personable. Appetizers and wine were served when we arrived. The room was beautiful and ours had it's own porch... read more with a heater.. How fun to sit there even though it was cold outside. Loved the...More

  We stayed here last weekend for our 6th wedding anniversary. We got married in Stillwater and return every summer to celebrate. This B&B by far takes the cake! From check... read more in to check out, we loved every moment. Upon check in the owner gave us a short tour and history on the building. Then she delivered complimentary wine and mini cheese & cracker trays to our room. I drank my wine in the jacuzzi tub and afterwards ate the snack curled up in the robe the inn offered and read on the enclosed 4 season porch swing. We went out for drinks and dinner around the town and were out fairly late. In the morning we were presented with lovely coffee carafes and breakfast served in our room. I cannot wait to come back! I would love to stay here in the winter sometime and cozy up downstairs in the living room next to the fireplace and play board games. 5 stars!! More

  We stayed at the Inn for my husband’s birthday and loved it. We were greeted with complementary glasses of wine, some snacks and very delicious cupcakes and a sweet Happy... read more Birthday note. The room was beautiful, clean and well maintained. There was a small fridge outside our room with complementary water bottles and sodas. Breakfast was delivered to our room, per our request and was delicious!!! I wish there had been black out curtains in the room so we could sleep a little longer, but other than that our stay was perfect!

  One of our favorite places to stay in Stillwater we loved the Riverview Room with a wonderful sun porch!
We were welcomed with a glass of wine and appetizers!
The... read more bed was very comfortable!
Breakfast was delivered to our room and was so delicious!
We will definitely be coming back! Rochelle is a wonderful host!

  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.