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Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!

In Lowertown-A quaint cottage with modern updates is your home away from home! Fully furnished and a well stocked kitchen make it a wonderful place for overnight stays or longer term rentals. Beautiful patio provides an urban sanctuary at the end of a long day. Close proximity to Mayo Clinic-downtown restaurants, grocery stores and shopping are within walking distance. Two blocks in either direction puts you on the trail system. Public transit 1 ½ blocks away and a laundromat is ½ block away.

This home provides everything you need for a stay in Rochester: fully furnished, all kitchen essentials and if there is something you need just ask and we can probably provide it! This home's two bedrooms sleep 4 people comfortably. There is also a “bonus” room with a queen size bed that can be used as a third bedroom . (Additional guests over 4 are $10 per night) During the summer season we are happy to have you help yourself to what is growing in the backyard garden. We typically have asparagus, rhubarb, onions, tomatoes and peppers.

You will have access to the 1 1/2 story home, the yard and patio. There is free street parking. The basement is private owner area. We live next door so can be available when needed. We are happy to share our knowledge of the Rochester area and of course our favorite restaurants!

We LOVE our neighborhood as it provides us with the sustainable lifestyle that is important to us. We can walk or bike to most everything we need within 10 minutes. We try to be as environmentally conscious as possible so don't use any pesticides, insecticides or harsh chemicals inside or out. In 2021 the newest additions to our urban homestead were CeCe, Tiffany and Sunshine-three laying hens that provide us with the eggs we need. The home we live in (next door) has been featured in several articles in and around Rochester as we strive to achieve as close to net-zero energy use as possible. If you are interested in a tour let us know!

This neighborhood is in the perfect setting; close to downtown but away from the main busy streets. Goose Egg Park (named for the shape ;-) is 2 blocks away and Silver Lake Park is 3 blocks away-so easy to take a little stroll on the paths or around the lake. Nearby in the Cook Park area of Lowertown are Garden Party Books, Pop's Art Theater and Wear Local. 125 Live is one of the newest offerings in our neighborhood with classes, art shows and many other events happening. Rochester Farmer's Market operates year round at Graham Park on Saturday mornings and in the summer Wednesdays are added.

Property manager

Mary Idso

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Open stairway to 2nd floor Step down to kitchen

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rochester, MN

What's nearby

  • Rochester Recreation Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Minnesota-Rochester - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Victoria's Ristorante & Wine Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! located?

Located in Northrup, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Silver Lake Park and Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were in Rochester for a visit to Mayo. The Cottage is within 1.2 miles and it's a very easy commute. The Cottage itself is very comfortable and homey. Great place to relax after appointments/surgery. The owners are very responsive/helpful and the chickens are amazing!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Everything was better than expected. Great hosts and great place! Hosts are very thoughtful and proactive. Thanks so much. We'll repeat if we visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy home

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy home on a quiet street. Walkable to coffee and a few restaurants. Everything was clean and well cared for. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Slg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Retreat

We were in town visiting family for the holidays. It was the perfect place to
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for visit to Mayo

The house was really convenient to Mayo Clinic. The host was great and very understanding about our schedule change. The house was clean, cozy and holiday decorations were a nice touch. The upstairs bedroom was a great place to escape and do some work between appointments.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis (Louis) L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay!

This was a wonderful experience in every way, made possible by the wonderful hospitality of the hosts, Mary and Ivan. If my wife and I again travel to Rochester, this is where we want to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

House was clean guest left a bag of local coffee excellent recommendations (we got the Saturday special bread from the bakery!!). Great communication three queen beds for comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place - 2nd stay

This was our second time staying at the cottage, and was an easy choice. Very comfortable and everything that you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trenia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed my stay

Enjoyed our stay will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home and great hosts

Peaceful and such a pleasant home
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Cottage

Very comfortable and clean place. We appreciated having a home away from home to come back to after appointments at Mayo Clinic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

We had a girls weekend and did some baking and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely the cutest place

This place had all we needed and more. It was very convenient to the Mayo Clinic in a nice quiet neighborhood. Good restaurants nearby and a nice park to walk to. The house was great and the chickens were fun to watch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional

We loved the cottage. It was everything we needed and was mentioned in the listing. The entire stay was effortless; clean and comfortable. We highly recommend this space and would definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jhon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay

Very nice and clean place to stay in Rochester!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alec S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect stay

I cannot say enough about how great of a stay we had. Very accomodating. Everything as described. Highly recommend. We will be using again when back in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Nice stay! Super responsive hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

This cozy cottage had everything we needed and then some. It was a wonderful place to come to rest, relax, and recharge after long days of appointments. Hosts were very responsive. It was very clean and we felt very safe while staying there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed!

Clean and cute house. Owners were very accommodating and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephohen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

just what we were looking for

grear location near Mayo Clinic
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage on 11th

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage

Cute cottage has everything i needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B., Statesville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House away from home

We enjoyed staying there
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed and cozy

This was one of the best rental experiences we have had (and we do vacation rentals several times a year). The extra little amenities all around the house were very thoughtful, and we had everything we could possibly need for our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julaine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage Getaway

The Cottage was a perfect escape while having a series of Mayo visits. Mary and Ivan are gracious and friendly hosts for this lovely little oasis. Heading back in October and will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024