Lakeland Cottage - 1/2 Mile to St Croix River

Lakeland, Minnesota
$197 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Perfect for small families, a couple of friends, and their four-legged companions, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental can be your next home-away-from-home when you’re visiting the Twin Cities area. The charming renovated cottage is nestled in a quiet neighborhood just a few blocks from St. Croix beaches, nearby parks, quaint Rivertowns. During winter, hit the slopes at Afton Alps! Venture a little further and you can spend a day visiting the Mall of America or discovering downtown St. Paul.

-- THE PROPERTY --

1.5 Miles to Downtown Afton | In-Unit Washer & Dryer | Free WiFi

For a quiet and relaxing getaway, bring your friends or loved ones to this cozy Lakeland cottage providing all the comforts of home year-round and easy access to nearby parks, golf, and beaches.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle

OUTDOOR SPACE: Deck, outdoor dining, fire pit
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ Firestick, dining table, books, board games, ceiling fan
KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ cooking basics, stainless steel appliances, dishware/flatware, drip coffee maker, kettle, toaster
GENERAL: Washer/dryer, linens/towels, laundry detergent, central heating & A/C
FAQ: 2 stairs required for access, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Gravel driveway (3 vehicles), free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

MALL OF AMERICA (27.2 miles): Shopping, dining & attractions including Nickelodeon Universe, nation’s largest indoor theme park
TWIN CITIES ATTRACTIONS: Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (15.4 miles), Science Museum of Minnesota (19.4 miles), Como Park Zoo & Conservatory (24.1 miles), U.S. Bank Stadium (27.7 miles), Mill Ruins Park (28.5 miles), Minneapolis Sculpture Garden (29.5 miles), Target Field (31.0 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: St. Croix Beach & Public Riverfront Park (0.5 miles), Troy Beach County Park (8.2 miles), Lake Elmo Park Reserve (11.2 miles), Pemble’s Beach (13.3 miles), Minnehaha Regional Park (26.1 miles), Lake Harriet (33.8 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Afton Alps (7.1 miles), Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience (15.0 miles), Cascade Bay Water Park (24.9 miles), Lebanon Hills Regional Park (26.2 miles), Minnesota Zoo (31.4 miles), Grand Slam (35.2 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Hudson (5.0 miles), Stillwater (10.2 miles), St. Paul (18.8 miles)
AIRPORT: Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (29.3 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 1 pet max). Dogs must be on leash when outdoors at all times
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 2 stairs to access and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 546 Sq Ft (51 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Microwave Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Nadine H.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2026

    Stayed Apr 24, 2026

    Was a great place to stay with our dogs.

  • Melody H.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2026

    Stayed Apr 16, 2026

    Clean, comfortable, great location. Excellent communications with host to use wifi. Perfect stay with our dog to visit family in the area

  • Aaron W.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    Great value and great location. Close to Stillwater, State Parks, River.

  • Deanna B.

    Submitted Mar 12, 2026

    Stayed Mar 7, 2026

    The Lakeland Cottage was very clean providing a very comfortable stay while we were there. It’s location was very convenient for the purpose of our trip.

  • Tahni C.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    The little cottage was adorable and the quaint town with just a short walk to the river and beach was awesome. The location is nice because it’s close to Afton, Hudson and Hastings. The only issue was that the week happened to be extremely hot and swampy and there is no central air, just spot air conditioners and fans. The spare bedroom was way too hot to sleep in comfortably. The main bedroom with a unit in the window was fine. But if the weather is decent, you will be okay. Seeing “AC” on the description won’t necessarily mean central air and that is a lesson learned for me for future bookings depending on the season.

  • Kassi K.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed May 21, 2025

    great accommodations and a great place to stay

  • Jen R.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    Booked this stay primarily for our elderly Labrador so he could swim everyday and sunbathe on the deck. He loved it and we enjoyed it too. A quiet and friendly neighborhood. Very responsive and helpful hosts

  • Brian S.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2025

    Stayed Jan 14, 2025

    Very clean, great location and great communication.

  • Amy B.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    Live close by but doing remodel work on our home so had to go elsewhere. It was a great location, comfy bed, nice to be able to do laundry and perfect to bring my dog. Had a good space for her to go out. I felt very at home here and also loved the little sitting area. Small but great use of space.

  • Nicole K.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2024

    Stayed Dec 4, 2024

    This property is prefect for a couple and/or a small family! Its a very cute house with good amenities like a full size fridge and stove. The house is clean and pet friendly. Its close to the cities without actually being in the cities. Overall it was a good stay.

  • Coby L.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Just as listed. Perfect for me and my wife while visiting family.

  • Marissa

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 20, 2024

    Location was great for exploring Stillwater and Hudson. Home was cozy and bed was comfortable. Hosts were very responsive with communication. Worked very well with having my dog with. Only minor complaint was the house was at 55° when I got there, which I know was the temp instructed to set the thermostat to when leaving, however, it did take over three hours to get the place heated to 70° so first few hours were chilly.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$197+
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