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

  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!

  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

  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

  We loved our stay in this Inn - clean, comfortable, wonderful service and unique breakfast. Loved the craftsmanship and woodwork detail of the inn, with inlaid hardwood floors, and original... read more pocket doors.

Our host prepared a delicious breakfast - strawberry “soup”, baked French toast, and fruit gelato. We enjoyed meeting 2 other guests at breakfast, one of the perks of staying in a bed and breakfast. We highly recommend this Inn.

The inn is right next to the Carnegie Library, a must-see. We were awed by the size and architectural detail of this magnificent library. The other historical buildings are within walking distance, and Main Street is just a couple of blocks away. Loved Stillwater, and we hope to visit again. More

  We stayed in the St. Croix Suite for our 29th anniversary and this was our first time staying in a bed and breakfast. Rachelle did a wonderful job sharing... read more the history of this unique house-very impressed that quite a bit of the original woodwork is still in place! After we were shown to our room, Rachelle brought us up some wine and a plate of cheese, crackers and grapes. We were impressed with how well the windows opened given the age of the house and listened to the birds for awhile before heading downtown for dinner. The bed was extremely comfortable and we LOVED the sheets. Breakfast in the morning was quiche, yogurt with fruit, sausage and a blueberry scone - extremely yummy! The shower in the bathroom was amazing as well as the soaps! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be recommending this lovely B&B to all our friends! Thank you Rachelle! More

  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!

  Rachelle puts on a beautiful breakfast each morning with an exquisitely set table, after delivering coffee to our rooms each morning at 8 a.m. which was also delightful! The... read more guest rooms are very unique, the beds are extremely comfortable. It should be noted there are...More

  We can really recomend a stay at this lovely b&b! The breakfast was something special, served by the nice owner of the small hotel. Our room where really magical, we... read more have not seen anything like this before! Perhaps not so suitable for familys with small...More

  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!

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  We have stayed in many B&Bs over the years and this is one of the nicest. Great room and decor and super breakfast. The inn is also very convenient to... read more downtown Stillwater. We booked early and chose the St. Croix suite.

  This is a lovely, well-preserved property. Rachelle is a delightful innkeeper who tries so hard to please. A warm greeting, a tour of the home, a very nice breakfast. The... read more total package! All of the wonderful aspects of staying in a historic inn with the...More

  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!

  Amazing place. Amazing staff! Amazing food! We stayed here for our 1-year anniversary! We highly recommend it! We loved it there. Highly recommend the Carriage... read more House! First time staying in Still Water. Downtown is amazing, We loved the Gondola Ride!

  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

  My husband and I stayed in the Carriage House this past weekend to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. The owner, Rachelle, and her staff were wonderful. Super helpful... read more and informative. The Carriage House was better than the pictures. Super spacious, beautifully decorated, clean and private....More

  We had a wonderful stay here on our 10 year anniversary. This was our first time in Stillwater, and in a B&B. We stayed in the Riverview room... read more and really enjoyed the additional sunny private porch area attached to the room, along with the hot-tub. It was a lovely, peaceful get-away, and the breakfast was top-notch! More

  We wanted to try something new and give a B&B a try rather than a hotel and we were pleasantly surprised and very much pleased with our experience. The owner... read more was friendly, nice and personable and made us feel welcomed and rather spoiled with the...More

  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

  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.

  This was a perfect overnight getaway in Stillwater. Rachelle and her staff offer the perfect mix of taking care of us while respecting our privacy. They were welcoming and most... read more accommodating. We stayed in the Carriage House and it was absolutely perfect! The “check in” snacks and especially the breakfast were out of this world!! SO delicious! We are going to make this an annual pre-Christmas outing and we will definitely stay here again. Thanks Rachelle!!

  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

  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.