The Giverny

  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

  We spent two nights at the Aurora Staples Inn - carriage house. It was a beautiful, well-maintained and spacious room. The main house is very nicely decorated and... read more well cared for. The innkeeper was kind, friendly and gracious. We enjoyed a beer and wine upon...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

  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

  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! More

  My wife and I stayed in the Peacock room at Aurora Staples and had a wonderful time. The amenities were above-average and the breakfasts were outstanding. I highly recommend this... read more B&B for a weekend getaway/romance.

  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 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 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.

  We really enjoyed our stay at the Aurora Staples Inn. It's in a perfect location just a short walk from downtown and the river yet in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood.... read more Our room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast is provided and was...More

  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.

  From the moment we walked in we were welcomed and greeted with a glass of Wine,and beer. The room was clean and beautiful,The hospitality was great!,the breakfast was fanamonal!!... read more The bed and pillows were so comfortable!! We had a very special night. I definitely and...More

  We stayed in the carriage house room at the Aurora Staples Inn. While you should know that the room is actually not connected to the main house, this lends... read more for more privacy than you would typically get at a B&B. The room was very well...More

  It's so amazing to support a local business when you know the innkeeper's heart and soul have been poured into it because every little detail is covered to make sure... read more the guest experience is perfect. Rachelle is by far the most dedicated innkeeper I've met,...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

  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.

  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

  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.

  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

  This inn is very well maintained. We had a lovely stay the weekend of Stillwater's Fall Art Festival. Loved being able to walk down to the river and visit shops.... read more With the bridge under renovation, downtown Stillwater is really revitalized itself. Breakfast was delicious. We...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

  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!

  My husband and I had a delightfully memorable stay at the Aurora Staples Inn, our destination for the first three days of our honeymoon. Host/owner Rachelle created the most delicious... read more breakfasts imaginable, no small feat with my numerous dietary restrictions. Every breakfast was unique and creative, complete with main dish, fresh fruit, a smoothie and an additional treat. The option of breakfast in our room was gratefully accepted. Our Giverny Room was clean and thoughtfully decorated with antiques and artwork. Sheets were soft, the bed and pillows very comfortable. The historic Inn is beautifully appointed and well-maintained throughout its interior. The exterior and garden show some need of attention.

  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.