Cotton Mansion
Featured in Minnesota Bride's "Top 10 Romantic Getaways", voted favorite B&B - Minneapolis Star Tribune Readers Poll. The perfect destination for honeymoons, anniversaries and special romantic getaways in the midwest.
Our guest suites include whirlpools, fireplaces, private baths and gourmet breakfasts. At the Cotton Mansion guests relive the grand era of elegance when people of vision built homes that became the fabric of history.
Five blocks up from Lake Superior in the historic mansion district of Duluth, this historic residence was built in 1908 for Joseph & Louise Cotton and quickly became a focal point of the unique Duluth social life. Enjoy the Grand Parlor, Formal Dining Room, Library and Sunroom as it was intended for the corporate attorney for U.S. Steel and John D. Rockefeller.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- 2 miles from North Shore Scenic Drive
- 2.3 Miles from Downtown/Canal Park
- Five blocks from Lake Superior
- Located 1 mile from Univ. Minnesota, Duluth.
- Located in Duluth's Historic Mansion District
- Lakeside
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (170 miles North)
- Directions to property:
Heading North on Highway 35, approximatley 2 miles beyond downtown Duluth. Hwy 35 ends at intersection of London Rd & 26th Ave E. Drive 5 blocks up 26th Ave to E. First St. Turn left and go to 2309 E. First Street on upper right corner (3 story, yellow-brick house). Turn into driveway and temporarily park. Ring doorbell at side entrance.
(Please pre-arrange arrival time with all reservations) - Nearest major airport: Duluth, MN (DLH) 8 miles
- Directions from airport:
After leaving airport, drive southwest on Highway 53 to Highway 35 and head north, and follow above directions.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Suites
- There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 155.00 and $ 265.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Board games | CD player |
| Coffee/Tea facilities | Fireplace |
| Hot tub/whirlpool tub | Radio |
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| On Site | |
| Amenities Basket | Bath robes |
| Library | Piano |
| Private entrance | Telephone |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Wine & Cheese Service | Available Massages & Robes |
| Available In-Room Breakfast | Available Iron & Ironing Board |
Meals
- A Gourmet breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 9:00am & 10:00am on Sat.
- Breakfast is served in the Dining Room, In room
- Additional food services included in room rate: Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage, Wine/cheese
- Special meals available: Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Stuffed French Toast
Policies
- Minimum stay required (Two Nights required (Friday/Saturday) on Weekends.)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Accommodations are not suitable for children (Romantic retreat for adults only)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Wine & Cheese between 4-6pm and in-room champagne available.)
- Deposit amount required (One night's room and tax at the time of booking.)
- Closed: Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter
- Check in time is 4:00pm and Check out time is 11:00am
- Cancellations:
30 days in advance, refund of prepayment less $50.00. Within 30 days, same as above if the room is re-rented. If room not able to be re-rented, then guest is responsible for room rent with a certificate available for future use with some restrictions. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Minnesota Bed & Breakfast Guild (an affiliate of the MN Hotel & Lodging Association)
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Ken and Kimberly Aparicio
- The innkeepers speak: English
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Lake Superior & North Shore Scenic Drive, North Shore Scenic Railroad, Glensheen Historic Mansion Tours, Duluth Entertainment & Convention Center, Canal Park Historic Entertainment District, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Theaters and Fine Dining in Duluth, Symphony Orchestra & Ballet Performances, Museums and Historic Tours, Antique Shops & Art Stores, Summer Carriage Rides & Lake Cruises, Lake Superior Rose Garden & Lakewalk, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Water sports
Duluth Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Duluth, Minnesota.