Charming cabin in Afton perched high on bluff, river views! Swim, hike, explore!

Hastings, Minnesota
$182 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Originally built in the 1920s - lots of history and clean updates. Perfect for outdoors, explorers, creative, romantic. King and queen beds, very homey and cozy wooded lot past farms, down a long gravel drive. Fall in love with the St Croix River area and enjoy the magic it has to offer. This cottage is river front but there is not river access. It is high up on the limestone bluffs with views of river below. Access to river is possible at one of the many amazing beaches and Afton State Parka stones throw away.

30 minutes from shopping, but you will feel like you are miles and mile away from it all - no need for 2-4 hour drives up north. You’re just minutes from Afton State Park and all it offers! Multiple beaches and two small towns (Afton & Prescott) within 15 minute drive: Lake St Croix, Prescott City Beach, and Point Douglas Beach.

Year round proximity: Many quaint river towns to explore such as Ice cream in Afton, Hudson for its restaurants and riverfront vibe. . Antiques in Stillwater and Osceola. Prescott for beaches and scenic drives in Wisconsin. If you're up for it take a drive to Wabasha and visit the Eagle Center. Drive is spectacular! Before returning have dinner on Lake Pepin.

Quick drives: See the moon rise in Hudson, it is amazing! Do this after a night out to dinner at San Pedro’s restaurant…. If antiques and boutiques are your thing hop over to Stillwater. Grab a picnic at the Co-Op and eat by the riverfront. Up for even more adventure rent an electric bike there and cross over the new pedestrian bridge that leads to Osceola…. Riverfalls is 30 minutes away and there you can rent Kayaks and go down the Kinni a trout stream that runs into the St Croix.

Afton State Park is 5 minutes away for 1400+ acres of hiking with its miles of trails and a public beach and St Croix Bluffs is around 10 minutes away. For a longer drive you have even more options:, William O'brien, the cliffs of Interstate, Willow River waterfall, the sand bars and river of Kinnikinnick

After one of these come back to a quaint cottage built in the 1920’s and listen to the sounds of nature or have a bon fire in the Chiminea.

In winter you have snowshoeing, downhill skiing, cross country skiing.

In autumn: berry picking, orchard, pumpkins, leaves.

In summer St Mary's point Riverfront Park with its gorgeous beach or the Historic Docks in Afton at Windmill Marina just to see the boats and take in the activity on the river.

In spring hear the birds as the spring migration takes place!

In Winter ski Afton Alps and Snow shoe Afton State Park. Beautiful trails with views of the river!

Please review all photos carefully.

A couple of considerations: In WINTER a good vehicle with AWD or 4x4 is essential as the driveway can get long and icy.

Also NOTE: that the steps in the photo with the a green handrail are steps to the cottage entrance. They are lovely historic limestone steps that are uneven and a bit long. Although charming and quaint it may not appeal to all. Please consider other stays if you feel that you struggle with balance and or vision issues and access would be a problem. Even though you are 20 minutes from a mall and 35 from the airport this feels like the WILDERNESS.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Living Plant Wall Property Does Not Allow Children Recycling Unit Size: 750 Sq Ft (70 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Showers Only
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 50+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    Bathtub Or Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Snow Sports Gear Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Living Plant Wall
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    10 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Jocelyn M.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Wonderfully cozy cabin!

  • Kim C.

    Submitted Feb 1, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    “Amazing, peaceful cabin full of character and charm. We loved the great location—close to Afton with so much to do nearby. The beauty of the surroundings made it even more special. Thank you for such a wonderful stay!”

  • David K.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2026

    Stayed Jan 12, 2026

    We had an absolutely fantastic stay and can’t say enough good things about this host or the property. From the very beginning, communication was clear, friendly, and incredibly helpful, everything you want when booking a trip. The host truly goes above and beyond to make sure guests feel welcomed and taken care of.

  • April K.

    Submitted Nov 22, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    The location was amazing incredibly private, but close to anything I could want or need. I was able to get some writing done and enjoy the beautiful scenery and it was a romantic oasis for me and my partner. I have never had a cabin rental experience be this wonderful and I will definitely be staying there again.

  • Morgan J.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Very responsive host

  • Norman D.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    Nice location. Enjoyed the rustic setting and long dirt and gravel driveway. Afton State Park and its hiking trails less than a mile away.

  • Jan R.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    Lovely vintage cabin nestled in trees overlooking St. Croix near several parks. Kate was very responsive.

  • Dave Z.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Great quiet location, host was super responsive!

  • Julie H.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Awesome cabin. Beautiful location. Great for relaxing. Beds are comfy. Would stay again.

  • Heidi B.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Loved this cabin! Quiet, quaint and charming. Enjoyed coffee and birdwatching every morning and a fire under the trees and stars every evening. Close proximity to hiking, dining out, and shopping. Kate was a wonderful and responsive host. Look forward to staying again.

  • Ryan K.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    My wife and I really enjoyed our 3 night stay at Kate's cabin. It brought back memories for me as a kid staying at me grandfather's cabin in northern WI. Peace. Quiet. Tranquility. Wildlife. It might be my favorite place Ive stayed using vrbo for the past 12-15 years.Kate was a wonderful host.

  • Virginia K.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Very tranquil & enchanting experience with our stay at this wonderful Afton cabin. Our host was wonderful and very accommodating to our needs.Would definitely recommend this charming cabin!

  • s e.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Charming property overlooking the St. Croix. Friendly and easy to reach management. Gave us the cabin experience we wanted with a beautiful view and a comfortable, cozy vibe. Thank you so much!

  • beth e.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    This cabin was a treasure. It felt like a hug from your quirky Grandma. This place has a kind soul. If you're looking for peace, pack your bags and go. You'll leave feeling rested and loved.

  • Stacey D.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Very quiet property. Occasionally could here some of the campers in the park. About 3/4 of the way down the lane in the evening there is a little grass area where the deer would come out to graze. Depending on the time you came back to the cabin you could see a few. One evening there was probably close to 20 out there. If you are a nature lover it is an awesome site to see. The host was very responsive to anything i messaged her for. Had a few issues with the internet and it probably could have been resolved rather quickly if i had contacted Kate right away. As it wasnt really a big deal to us i lat her know before leaving. Overall had a good experience here. Stayed 6 nights.

  • Bethany V.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Lovely little property, quiet and cozy tucked in the woods. Kate was great to work with. We had everything we needed. Bed was very comfortable. Very close to Afton State Park. Stillwater was an easy drive.

  • Mai L.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    Although it was initially difficult to find due to the pinpoint on map not being in the right spot Kathryn answered very quickly and even came out and showed us the way there! Super sweet. The stepping stones down to the cabin are alittle scary to go down so becareful. The lights on the house at night are super cute. We unfortunately had to cut our trip short but they were very accommodating with everything and tried their best with any issue we may have had. Would definitely come here again.

  • Cameran D.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    Cabin was as listed. Bed was very comfortable! We enjoyed our stay.

  • Elijah T.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 4, 2025

    The location of this cabin is amazing. It is within 15 minutes of Hastings, Prescott and Afton but feels far out in the country. You can see the beautiful St Croix River through the windows and there is easy access to Afton State Park a 1/4 mile down the road. The cabin itself is quaint without many frills but has everything that is needed and the beds were very comfortable. I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay for the week to have a time of silence and solitude.

  • Lillian L.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2025

    Stayed Mar 30, 2025

    My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at this charming cabin. Just 40 minutes from St. Paul and surrounded by nature. We enjoyed exploring Hastings and Afton and hiking in Afton State Park. The perfect get-away close to home.The cabin is just as shown in the photos, the check in process a breeze, and the hosts very friendly. We made a simple dinner one night and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The living room was especially cozy.

  • paul j.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 26, 2025

    Charming historical cabin dressed in its cozy finest! Great location on the river with trails and great views. Perfectly appointed with everything one needs. I wish I could live here full time ! Wonderful host as well, I’ll be back !

  • Renato L.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    We had a wonderful, calm and relaxing stay in the woods overlooking the serene St. Croix river. Kathryn was a fantastic host and the cabin was immaculate and inviting. So much attention to detail. Photos highlighted the history of the property and the natural surroundings. Right next to Afton state park and Afton Alps. Close to Hudson as well. Exceptional!

  • Michelle A.

    Submitted Mar 20, 2025

    Stayed Mar 18, 2025

    Was exactly what the Dr. ordered, clean, quiet, perfect little get away! Would definitely come back for another stay!

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