B&B Weekend Getaway near Minneapolis, MN: The Giverny

  Friends had recommended a visit to Stillwater in early April to launch our extended road trip west, so being our first visit, we opted for this bed and... read more breakfast. We are happy we chose Aurora Staples Inn! It's located in a lovely residential area yet conveniently close to the main shopping. Rachelle is a sweetheart of a host and we loved the added attention to food service details such as wine, cheese and fruit displayed charmingly on a tray, and her breakfast the next morning was to-die-for delicious!

  A beautiful 19th century home of architectural significance. The carriage house is renovated, but in keeping with the style of the main house. We stayed in the carriage house, which... read more boasts an enormous main room, with a king-sized bed, large hot-tub, and gas fireplace. Rachelle and Eddie are wonderful hosts. Coffee and breakfast brought right to the room!

  My husband and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary at Aurora Staples Inn and couldn't have been more pleased. We were genuinely welcomed into beautiful, comfortable accommodations. The house is... read more lovely, bed was super comfortable and having a fireplace by the jetted tub was awesome! We enjoyed being close to main street where we could shop, eat, have cocktails and walk. Thanks for helping us celebrate!

  Beautiful bed and breakfast! Perfect location for visiting Stillwater!!
Loved the giant whirlpool tub and breakfast the next morning was delicious! Cute little garden out back and it was... read more fun to hear the history of the house!

  This was our second stay at the Aurura Staples Inn. We went to Stillwater to take in the Christmas lights. This trip we stayed in the Carriage House partly because... read more of covid concern's. The Carriage House is a completely private, detached suite. Our stay was just an overnighter, but it was an outstanding stay. As before, we were greeted apon checking in with glass of wine before being shown our room. The room is spacious, comfortable and very nicely decorated. The jacuzzi, a treat after walking around town. The room is complete with a mini fridge and coffee pot, not that the coffee pot will be needed as Rachelle brings a freash pot of coffee in the morning before breakfast. Rachelle cooks the most outstanding breakfast we have ever had at a B&B! Almost too much to finish!The walk to Main Street is short and easy, even for my wife who has a bad back. I'm positive we will be staying there again next time we go to Stillwater. More

  I loved my stay at the Aurora Staples Inn.

Room: Stayed in The Giverny, which has a king-sized bed and a jacuzzi but no shower (there is a detachable... read more head for rinsing). The bed was incredibly comfortable (loved the sheets) and even my travel companion for the trip, a notoriously poor sleeper, slept well. There is a little room with a sink and toilet that is well-stocked. There was a choice of scents for the tub and we appreciated the extra touch.

House: We didn't use the common areas because of COVID. Guests have to remove shoes at the front door, as a heads up.

Location: Hilly, but walkable. There are a few restaurants a short walk away.

Breakfast: Outstanding. Breakfast was delivered to the room to account for COVID, which we appreciated. Accommodations were made for lactose-intolerance (I think we were given the vegan breakfast). There was quite the magnificent spread, and everything, especially the pumpkin custard (?) was delicious. We were thoroughly impressed and satisfied.

Would definitely recommend Aurora Staples Inn to travelers in Stillwater.

  I loved my stay at the Aurora Staples Inn.

Room: Stayed in The Giverny, which has a king-sized bed and a jacuzzi but no shower (there is a detachable... read more head for rinsing). The bed was incredibly comfortable (loved the sheets) and even my travel companion for the trip, a notoriously poor sleeper, slept well. There is a little room with a sink and toilet that is well-stocked. There was a choice of scents for the tub and we appreciated the extra touch.

House: We didn't use the common areas because of COVID. Guests have to remove shoes at the front door, as a heads up.

Location: Hilly, but walkable. There are a few restaurants a short walk away.

Breakfast: Outstanding. Breakfast was delivered to the room to account for COVID, which we appreciated. Accommodations were made for lactose-intolerance (I think we were given the vegan breakfast). There was quite the magnificent spread, and everything, especially the pumpkin custard (?) was delicious. We were thoroughly impressed and satisfied.

Would definitely recommend Aurora Staples Inn to travelers in Stillwater. More

  This Inn has it all!!! Beautiful, clean, excellence to detail, wonderful host, and one of the best breakfast we've ever had....don't pass this one up!!!! We loved our stay and... read more it was a great location! Our daughter just booked after we shared our experience, and we can't wait to head back!

  Perfect little getaway for our 25th anniversary! The Carriage House was beautiful and the added privacy was very nice. Breakfast was amazing and the warm hospitality (even during... read more COVID) was exceptional! We will definitely be visiting this B&B again in the future and have already recommended it to friends and family.

  The room was comfy, the fireplace warm, the jacuzzi tub relaxing, but the real delight here is the giant platter of breakfast foods brought right to the room! There was... read more so. much. food. And it was all delicious. Rachelle and staff took all our dietary needs into consideration when crafting these exquisite breakfast trays, and we ate enough to last until dinner time.

We also appreciated Rachelle's adherence to safe Covid practices - all guests required to wear masks in the public areas, and the staff social distanced when we interacted. Whenever we needed anything (like mugs for the communal Keurig), there was always someone around to help.

And finally, the location is great, walking distance from downtown Stillwater and a couple of our favorite restaurants. More

  Beautiful house, awesome room, and within walking distance of bars and restaurants.

Breakfast was exceptional, and Rachelle and Eddie are welcoming and helpful.

We had a great... read more stay, will certainly be back

  My partner and I scheduled a much needed getaway to coincide with our 4 years together. Having stayed at numerous B&Bs and many Victorians, this is the most elegant and... read more well preserved home! Rachelle welcomed us with a glass of St. Croix wine and tour of home. We stayed in the Giverny room with a very comfortable king size bed and large tub (no shower). Downtown Stillwater is very walkable and we found a restaurant with vegan options (Tilted Tiki). An unexpected Venetian gondola sunset cruise on the St. Croix river and a proposal capped off a perfect evening. The breakfast was plentiful and absolutely delicious for both the vegan and the carnivore! See photo. We plan to be back for a whole weekend next time! More

  My husband and I just returned from a two night stay at the Aurora Staples in Stillwater. We were greeted by Rachel who was the ultimate host. Our accommodation, the... read more St. Croix Suite, was tastefully appointed with modern conveniences in a Victorian setting. Linens were luxurious, the shower was warm and relaxing, the bed was perfect; but the breakfast was best of all. Delivered to our room, it was scrumptious!! Tip: bring slippers or house shoes as they ask you to remove your shoes inside the front entrance.

  My boyfriend brought me there for a birthday celebration and am very glad he chose this place! The rooms were authentic with period-style details, very clean and with a comfy... read more king-size bed and roomy hot tub. The breakfast was a serious treat! As a self-proclaimed foodie, I couldn't have asked for more delicious breakfast with quiche, potatoes, fruit, and a rich and creamy cheesecake. The owner graciously let us choose another room (if we wanted) and so we opted for the hot tub room although I'm confident that our original room would have been excellent as well. Highly recommend this inn for a special occasion or any time at all! Plan to go back for a winter weekend get away 🙂 More

  My husband and I recently celebrated our 20th anniversary with a stay at Aurora Staples Inn. We stayed at the Carriage House of the Inn. We were welcomed to... read more our 2 night stay with Rachelle (the Innkeeper) telling us the history of the beautiful Inn, and also were presented with wine, beer, cheese, crackers, olives and grapes. It was a super awesome welcome!The Carriage House was absolutely inviting and beautiful. A great space to relax. The Carriage House was clean, cozy, and had all we needed! A fridge with drinks, a jet-tub whirlpool, fireplace and comfortable chairs and a couch for taking it all in. The breakfasts were awesomely flavorful and huge! ...and there is nothing like fresh coffee being brought to you at 8:00 am!!!! We loved the privacy of the Carriage House, the beautiful space and backyard of the Inn and the delicious, filling breakfasts that Rachelle delivered to us. We will be back and I look forward to it! More

  Aurora Staples provides the perfect setting for our 25th Anniversary celebration. The Riverview Suite was charming with its own private sun porch, which was the perfect place for sipping a... read more glass of champagne or enjoying our morning coffee. Rachelle was a gracious host and the breakfast was delectable.

  My husband and I stayed a night at the Aurora Staples Inn for our mini-moon. After a long week of wedding festivities, this was the PERFECT place to relax, feel... read more pampered and enjoy some quiet time with each other. Rachelle greeted us right away and made us feel comfortable and familiar with the inn. We stayed in the Riverside room and had a bottle of champagne chilling next to chocolate covered strawberries. It is a hop and a skip away from downtown where we enjoyed dinner at Lolo. The bed was honestly one of the most comfy beds we’ve ever slept on and breakfast the next morning was INCREDIBLE!

We honestly can’t say enough good things about our stay at Aurora Staples Inn and absolutely plan to make this a yearly tradition! More

  Our stay couldn't have been more perfect. The home is gorgeous and close enough to downtown and the river that we could walk. Delicious breakfast and a wonderful hostess.... read more Thank you, Rachelle, for a wonderful stay....

  Our stay couldn't have been more perfect. The home is gorgeous and close enough to downtown and the river that we could walk. Delicious breakfast and a wonderful hostess.... read more Thank you, Rachelle, for a wonderful stay....

  We stayed for two nights this past week in the St. Croix Suite. The suite was decorated beautifully, everything was spotless, the fireplace and hot tub were great -... read more and the bed was super comfy! Everything about the home was fabulous and restored beyond great! Rachelle thought of even the smallest of details and luxuries. Her arrival snack tray was delicious and the two breakfasts were so scrumptious (3 course breakfast). We were so spoiled by staying there - and we'll definitely be back!!! Stillwater, Minnesota is a beautiful town with lots to see and do (especially antiquing and river/boating activities)! Thank you, Rachelle!

  We got married next door at the library so staying at the Aurora Inn was convenient but it ended up being one of my favorite parts of the weekend. We... read more rented the Carriage House and it was the perfect place to have my ladies stay with me the night before and have us all get ready together the next morning.
Rachelle’s breakfast blew our minds...it was so yummy and perfectly presented in the carriage house. The next morning we had breakfast in the main house and it was just as yummy. We found out her oven was broken the whole weekend but we would have never known based on the taste of it all, she’s very creative!

We loved how are wedding pictures turned out in front of the Inn and cannot wait to come back to celebrate our anniversary ️ More

  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!!

  Hubby treated me to a stay here right before Christmas. The house is gorgeous and was decorated nicely for Christmas. Complimentary local beer and wine with a nice appetizer plate... read more on arrival. Comfortable bed, cozy room. The breakfast was delicious, healthy, fresh! Owner and Inn keeper, Rachelle, was so friendly and we felt like we were staying with friends. Stillwater is a cute town to wander. Highly recommend. 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!