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

  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!

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  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!

  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!

  After a long stressful summer amd fall grape harvest I decided to take my girlfriend to Stillwater to relax and hit up some wineries. We booked the Carriage House... read more at the Aurora Staples Inn. Wow, this place was amazing. We didn't even want to leave the room it was so comfy. We were greeted with a glass of wine and a little snack tray. We checked in around 3:30pm. We loved how comfortable the bed was. Sat in the whirlpool tub the first night with the see through fireplace going.
The breakfast, was amazing. The last morning there we were treated with this mouth watering, to die for baked Pumpkin pancakes. Oh My Gosh. Probably the BEST breakfast I have ever had. This was amazing. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We will be back. Completely enjoyed the whole visit even though it rained the whole time there almost!! More

  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 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.

  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

  Inn was comfortable and beautiful. The wine and snacks on the porch was a great way to start the stay. Coffee and breakfast delivered to the room in the room... read more was very nice. I should have eaten less at dinner so I could have been hungry enough to really enjoy the breakfast. Great location, easy to walk downtown.

  We celebrated our 44th Anniversary. The room was clean and quiet. The bed was comfortable, the hot tub roomy. The fireplace was disconnected and it would have... read more added some ambiance. The breakfasts were amazing. The staff worked hard to make our stay pleasant.

  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 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