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Aurora Staples Inn
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Relax in a comfortable robe, or sip a glass of wine in this romantic cottage like setting. The Carriage House includes a three sided fireplace, large double whirlpool, a sitting area and King size bed. The private bath also has a shower. You can still enjoy the Inn, with its Parlor and Library areas, and the full breakfast served in the Dining Room.
The Giverny Room This spacious and elegant room has a delicately carved queen-size bed with matching mirrored armoire, and Monet prints from his studio in Giverny, France. You can relax in the double whirlpool, by the fireplace, or on the French Abusson oriental carpet. The private bath has a marble top sink, original to the home.
The Peacock Room You'll feel warm and cozy in the queen size Eastlake style bed or in front of the fireplace. Step out of the double whirlpool onto the soft hand-tied oriental carpet. The private bath also features a hand-painted pedestal sink.
The Riverview Suite View the formal gardens and the St. Croix River as you relax in the wicker swing on your own private 3-season porch. Charming in burgandy and blue with a romantic fireplace, a wonderful four poster queen size bed and Victorian chairs made from blue brocade ball gown fabric. Slip on a warm cozy robe as the shower and whirlpool await you in the private bath.
The St. Croix Suite This elegant suite in black and gold has the walnut bedroom set given to Aurora as a wedding gift from her parents. It includes a dresser and a double mirrored Armoire. A romantic see-through fireplace can be enjoyed from the whirlpool in the private bath, or from the sitting area adorned with beautiful Morris patterned oriental carpet. View the formal gardens and the St. Croix River.
If you are planning a small intimate wedding, give us a call for more details. We have a formal English garden for outdoor weddings, and the Parlor, for indoor occasions. Anything from a glass of champagne to a formal sit down dinner, can follow your ceremony. Your wedding can be an event held in Victorian splendor
Tea Anyone! We do High English Tea'sfor up to 10-12 guests. Our Tea's are a full four-courses with choices of tea. Please call for more infomation.
The Stillwater lift bridge spanning the St. Croix River
The original Carriage House has been renovated, and is now the fifth guest room. Rooms are air conditioned with double whirlpools, fireplaces, and private baths. All are furnished with fine art and antiques.
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Nightly Rate
$119 - $249
, - Reviews 86
- Rooms 5
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Accepts Gift Cards
Inn's website-
Address
303 N. Fourth Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
USA - Phone+1-651-351-1187
- Toll free+1-800-580-3092
- EmailContact Innkeeper
*Quality Assured Inn of the Minnesota Bed & Breakfast Guild. Queen Anne Victorian built in 1892, overlooking St. Croix River. Only three blocks from the historic Main Street. Antique shops, bookstores, restaurants, Riverfront Park, and historic Lift Bridge. Five guest rooms with private baths, whirlpools and fireplaces. Wrap around porch with formal gardens. Parlor, Library, and Dining Room open to guests. Full breakfast.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 86 Reviews
4.7 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
Award Winner: 2009 - 20105 out of 5Awesome
June 04, 2013
My husband and I stayed at the inn for our anniversary and we thought it was wonderful. Definitely a place we are looking forward to coming back to. We stayed in the Riverview Suite and loved the little porch as well as the view of the gardens. Jerry and Cathy have done a great job of making sure we felt welcome. We had to leave before breakfast our second morning but Cathy was nice enough to bring muffins and coffee before we left. How great was that!!!!! We would recommend this inn for anyone wanting somewhere special to stay. May just make it our annual anniversary get away.
5 out of 5What a wonderful gift!!
January 20, 2013
Our stay at the Aurora Staples Inn was from a gift given us from our children. What a wonderful charming home! This Queen Anne is elegant in its own right but made grand by the taste and warmth of the innkeepers Cathy and Jerry. The food was delicious, the service outstanding and their hospitality so warm and gracious!
5 out of 5Aurora Staples Inn Is Absolutely Beautiful & so Relaxing
January 06, 2013
My husband and I had the most enjoyable weekend get-a-way at the Aurora. Cathy and Jerry were very helpful and a treat to get to know. The Inn is very clean and tastefully decorated and we feel blessed to have had the opportunity to enjoy their Christmas display. We were welcomed with a glass of wine and appetizer, treated to morning tea and coffee followed by a delicious breakfast. I highly recommend this B&B.
4.8 out of 5The Aurora was amazing
November 27, 2012
We love History & this town was full of it, starting with the Aurora! Cathy & Jerry were SO warm, inviting & DEFINITELY are doing what they're supposed to be doing! What a treasure of a find. We had the 'perfect room' in my opinion as we had the Riverview Room; it was SO wonderful! My hubby & i are not living in the same state due to his work & we have five of our seven children living in our home SO the peace of this particular room was PERFECT for what we needed. We also saw that the Carriage House was out of this world incredible! The other rooms are so beautifully decorated but my kids must have known what we needed because this room was exactly what we needed. The breakfasts' were AMAZING & we ate ours up in our little porch as we wanted our alone time as much as we possibly could. We would LOVE to have the dining room experience though when we do this again! The house was all done up beautifully& the fireplace crackling in the fireplace when we walked in was just so perfect. We were warmly greeted & felt right at home as soon as we walked in the door. It is so close to downtown that if it'd not been 15 degrees we COULD've walked BUT we did do a LOT of walking all over town already so we were glad that we drove the short distance. We even got to go on a sleigh ride! The shops were so quaint, fun, interesting, beautiful, unique & were exactly what a small town should have! My favorite shops were the spice stores...like a dream come true! LOVED them! They also had make your own olive oils to a massage place to the biggest antique stores that I've ever been in to book stores to ice cream shops to coffee bars to a HUGE array of restaurant styles! IF we could go every month....i would go to the Aurora EVERY time and choose a different room each time and it would NEVER get old! You will NOT be disappointed! Scott and Connie L.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Cathy and Jerry Helmberger
The innkeepers speak:
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English
Resident Pets
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Nightly Rate
$119 - $249
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$119 - $249
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 4-6pm Check Out: 11am
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Cancellations: Full refund if cancellation is made one week prior to first night stay.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: No
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Description: wine upon check-in
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Drinks Available: Yes
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Suitable For Children: No
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Childcare Provided: No
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Nightly Rate
$119 - $249
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 86 Reviews
4.7 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
Award Winner: 2009 - 20105 out of 5Awesome
June 04, 2013
My husband and I stayed at the inn for our anniversary and we thought it was wonderful. Definitely a place we are looking forward to coming back to. We stayed in the Riverview Suite and loved the little porch as well as the view of the gardens. Jerry and Cathy have done a great job of making sure we felt welcome. We had to leave before breakfast our second morning but Cathy was nice enough to bring muffins and coffee before we left. How great was that!!!!! We would recommend this inn for anyone wanting somewhere special to stay. May just make it our annual anniversary get away.
5 out of 5What a wonderful gift!!
January 20, 2013
Our stay at the Aurora Staples Inn was from a gift given us from our children. What a wonderful charming home! This Queen Anne is elegant in its own right but made grand by the taste and warmth of the innkeepers Cathy and Jerry. The food was delicious, the service outstanding and their hospitality so warm and gracious!
5 out of 5Aurora Staples Inn Is Absolutely Beautiful & so Relaxing
January 06, 2013
My husband and I had the most enjoyable weekend get-a-way at the Aurora. Cathy and Jerry were very helpful and a treat to get to know. The Inn is very clean and tastefully decorated and we feel blessed to have had the opportunity to enjoy their Christmas display. We were welcomed with a glass of wine and appetizer, treated to morning tea and coffee followed by a delicious breakfast. I highly recommend this B&B.
4.8 out of 5The Aurora was amazing
November 27, 2012
We love History & this town was full of it, starting with the Aurora! Cathy & Jerry were SO warm, inviting & DEFINITELY are doing what they're supposed to be doing! What a treasure of a find. We had the 'perfect room' in my opinion as we had the Riverview Room; it was SO wonderful! My hubby & i are not living in the same state due to his work & we have five of our seven children living in our home SO the peace of this particular room was PERFECT for what we needed. We also saw that the Carriage House was out of this world incredible! The other rooms are so beautifully decorated but my kids must have known what we needed because this room was exactly what we needed. The breakfasts' were AMAZING & we ate ours up in our little porch as we wanted our alone time as much as we possibly could. We would LOVE to have the dining room experience though when we do this again! The house was all done up beautifully& the fireplace crackling in the fireplace when we walked in was just so perfect. We were warmly greeted & felt right at home as soon as we walked in the door. It is so close to downtown that if it'd not been 15 degrees we COULD've walked BUT we did do a LOT of walking all over town already so we were glad that we drove the short distance. We even got to go on a sleigh ride! The shops were so quaint, fun, interesting, beautiful, unique & were exactly what a small town should have! My favorite shops were the spice stores...like a dream come true! LOVED them! They also had make your own olive oils to a massage place to the biggest antique stores that I've ever been in to book stores to ice cream shops to coffee bars to a HUGE array of restaurant styles! IF we could go every month....i would go to the Aurora EVERY time and choose a different room each time and it would NEVER get old! You will NOT be disappointed! Scott and Connie L.
5 out of 5Outstanding
September 29, 2012
If you have never experienced a Bed and Breakfast before, this would be a wonderful start. The hospitality, warmth and charm of the home really made us feel very welcome and comfortable. The owners/innkeepers not only went above and beyond making us feel comfortable, they are also fantastic cooks. The breakfast was outstanding and very filling. No need to eat any lunch. You will be refreshed and set for the day.
4.4 out of 5All that we expected ... and more!
October 19, 2011
My mom and I chose the Aurora Staples Inn because the home had once belonged to her great aunt, Aurora. It is beautifully decorated and maintained, and Cathy was very conversant with the history of the building. Easy walking distance to much of Stillwater; excellent breakfasts perfectly served and all in all a restful and beautiful place to stay. We'd definitely stay there again if we return to Stillwater.
4.8 out of 5Great annivesary getaway!
October 17, 2011
My husband surprised me with a night at ASI for our anniversary. Our room (the St. Croix Suite) was darling and had a fireplace, whirlpool tub, and antique pieces with significance to the home's past. Cathy was very friendly and welcoming without being too "in your face". We loved the delicious breakfast! There were many little touches along the way that made us really enjoy staying at a B&B. No Holiday Inn I know of gives you wine and snacks when you check in or has a bowl of Hershey kisses in your room. :-) Two thumbs up!
5 out of 5AMAZING!
April 18, 2011
This place exceeded our expectations! Breakfast was delicious, our room was beautiful and the owners couldn't have been more pleasant. We couldn't have been happier with our choice!
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Location
Location Type
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Downtown
City - St. Paul
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Distance to city: 12 miles
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Directions to property:
Drive into downtown Stillwater from Highway 36 to Main Street and turn west at the stoplight onto Myrtle. Drive up the hill three blocks and turn north onto N. Fourth Street. We are located next to the library which is two blocks from Myrtle (on the corner of Fourth and Mulberry.)
Airport
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Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis-St. Paul Intl.) 20 miles
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Directions to property:
494 East to 694 to Hwy. 36. East on 36 into downtown Stillwater.
Area Attractions
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Antique Shopping
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Art Galleries
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Beach
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Lake
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Historic train rides
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Riverboats
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Trolly ride
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Victorian Homes
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Winter Sports
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Wine Tasting
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Outlet Stores
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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River
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Ski area
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Vineyard
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Winery
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Bicycle riding trails
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Bird watching
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Boating
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Canoeing
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Cross-country ski trails
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Downhill Skiing
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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Horseback riding
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Kayaking
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Bicycling / Jogging Trails
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Sailing
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Ski rentals
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Swimming
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Tennis courts
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Water sports
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Business travel
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Christian Travel
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Excellent views
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Honeymoons
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
On-site
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Board games
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Ceiling fans
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Conference Rooms
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Copier
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In-room internet
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Desk
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Fax Machine
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Internet Service
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Library
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Satellite/Cable TV
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Telephone
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VCR
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Videos
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Washer/dryer
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Wedding Facilities
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Bath robes
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CD player
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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Fireplace
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Hairdryer
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Hot tub/whirlpool tub
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Radio
Other
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Carriage House
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Newspaper delivered daily
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Game Room
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all rooms with fireplaces
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all rooms with jacuzzi
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bottled water and pop
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 9:00 am
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Serving Location: Dining Room
Complimentary Perks
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
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Wine/Cheese Plate
Special meal options
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
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Contact The Innkeeper
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