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Northfield

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Randolph

Our top choices for Dakota County cottages

A house with a stone facade, a blue door, and a patio with outdoor furniture.

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A garden with a pond, rocks, and a wooden birdhouse.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bookshelf, and a window with shutters.

1. Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley

Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley

Stillwater

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (187 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(187 reviews)

"The place was beautiful, perfect location. Walkable to downtown historic Stillwater."

Dawn

Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley

A rustic cabin with a star on the roof, surrounded by trees and a stone pathway.

A wooden bench in a forested area with a stone sculpture on a flat surface.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, leather sofas, a wooden dining table, and a bar area.

A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden beams, and a chandelier.

2. Charming 1920's cottage in Afton up on bluff, river views! Swim, hike, explore!

Charming 1920's cottage in Afton up on bluff, river views! Swim, hike, explore!

Hastings

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(42 reviews)

"We loved our stay. Kate was great to work with!"

Steve C.

Charming 1920's cottage in Afton up on bluff, river views! Swim, hike, explore!

A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a fenced deck area.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a brick wall, a round dining table, and a Galanz refrigerator.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.

A house with a hot tub, a swimming pool, and a fenced backyard.

3. Historic James Mulvey Carriage house (Whole house)

Historic James Mulvey Carriage house (Whole house)

Stillwater

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(47 reviews)

"Great location, and the host was great"

Amanda S.

Historic James Mulvey Carriage house (Whole house)

A two-story house with a front porch, a visible front door, and a small front yard with a pathway leading to the door.

A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Custom cabinets, beautiful quartz countertops in the newly designed kitchen.

A patio with a table set for breakfast, including a coffee pot, a yellow mug, a plate of muffins, and a plate of fruit.

4. Quiet and Modern Designed Cottage in St Paul

Quiet and Modern Designed Cottage in St Paul

Union Park

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(39 reviews)

"Comfortable house in a great location! "

Alexa Y.

Quiet and Modern Designed Cottage in St Paul

A two-story house with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a covered porch.

A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a patterned armchair, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A deck with wicker furniture, a large umbrella, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view through the glass doors.

5. Expansive Retreat on 5 Acres in Shakopee!

Expansive Retreat on 5 Acres in Shakopee!

3.0 star property

Shakopee

Expansive Retreat on 5 Acres in Shakopee!

A house with a front porch, a mailbox, and a sign for Haven Builders.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a ceiling fan, and wooden walls.

A dining room with a wooden table, six chairs, a floral rug, and potted plants.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.

6. Grandma's Comfy Vintage Cottage w/ Fireplace ~ BBQ & Firepit

Grandma's Comfy Vintage Cottage w/ Fireplace ~ BBQ & Firepit

Calhoun Isles

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(49 reviews)

"Perfect place and location for visiting family this weekend."

Cari E.

Grandma's Comfy Vintage Cottage w/ Fireplace ~ BBQ & Firepit

A hot tub under a wooden pergola with a view of a lake and trees.

A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a coffee table. There is a television mounted on the wall and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a patterned rug.

7. Cozy Plymouth Cottage w/ Medicine Lake View!

Cozy Plymouth Cottage w/ Medicine Lake View!

Minneapolis

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(42 reviews)

"Charming property which more than adequately suited our needs for a three night stay."

Steve R.

Cozy Plymouth Cottage w/ Medicine Lake View!

A house surrounded by dense trees, with a clear sky and a distant mountain range.

A wooden deck with a hot tub and a covered seating area, illuminated by string lights.

A living room with a black brick fireplace, two green armchairs, a patterned rug, and a shelf with decorative items.

A dining area with a round table, four chairs, and a hanging light fixture. Three windows provide views of a snowy landscape.

8. The Trimbelle Cottage: Secluded Riverside Retreat on 7 acres, with Hot Tub!

The Trimbelle Cottage: Secluded Riverside Retreat on 7 acres, with Hot Tub!

Ellsworth

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(20 reviews)

"Perfect place to relax and sit around to enjoy good conversation. We came as we had a wedding in River Falls. This was a great spot as the rooms were comfortable, the hot tub was relaxing and the trails by the creek where so nice to walk by in the morning seeing the sun come up. Definitely will book this place again if I need to stay in the area."

Nicole W.

The Trimbelle Cottage: Secluded Riverside Retreat on 7 acres, with Hot Tub!

9. 12 Mi to St Paul: Pet-friendly Home w/ Backyard

12 Mi to St Paul: Pet-friendly Home w/ Backyard

3.0 star property

Cottage Grove

12 Mi to St Paul: Pet-friendly Home w/ Backyard

A two-story house with a stone facade partially covered in ivy, a driveway, and a parked car.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a vase of flowers, and a large grandfather clock.

A wooden hallway with a white door, a ceiling light, and a framed picture on the wall.

A backyard with a brick pathway, a covered grill, outdoor furniture, and a tree.

10. Park Place Cottage

Park Place Cottage

Mahtomedi

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(56 reviews)

"Loved the place and how easy it was to talk with the host :)"

Amy B.

Park Place Cottage

A gated driveway leading to a house with a stone facade, a number plaque, and large potted plants.

A garden pathway with a metal fence, potted plants, and a variety of flowers.

A cozy living room with wooden walls, a brown leather sofa, a patterned armchair, and a matching ottoman.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a floor lamp, and a window.

11. The Cottage an urban retreat.

The Cottage an urban retreat.

South Minneapolis

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (147 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(147 reviews)

"This was an excellent place for my family to stay. It ws very toddler friendly as well."

Jackie L.

The Cottage an urban retreat.

A house with a dock extending into a calm body of water, surrounded by trees.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a chair, and a small table with a fan.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A fire pit with a lake view, docked boats, and a wooden deck.

12. Peace Cottage on the Water-Rustic Charm & Lakefront Living!!

Peace Cottage on the Water-Rustic Charm & Lakefront Living!!

Faribault

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)

10/10

Exceptional

(1 review)

Peace Cottage on the Water-Rustic Charm & Lakefront Living!!

A small brick house with a snow-covered roof, surrounded by leafless trees and a snow-covered ground.

A neatly made bed with a white headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, a living room with a sofa and a coffee table, and a red door.

A well-lit room with a leather sofa, a round mirror, a wooden side table with decorative items, and a framed picture on the wall.

13. Cozy Lake Elmo Cottage ~ Minutes from Downtown Stillwater, Woodbury & Saint Paul

Cozy Lake Elmo Cottage ~ Minutes from Downtown Stillwater, Woodbury & Saint Paul

Lake Elmo

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(30 reviews)

"Great rental. The large yard is beautiful. Loved our week there."

Dan P.

Cozy Lake Elmo Cottage ~ Minutes from Downtown Stillwater, Woodbury & Saint Paul

A single-story building with a grey exterior, a wooden deck, and a garage.

A spacious living room with a dining area, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

A sandy beach with a clear sky and a tree on the left.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and refrigerator.

14. Lakeland Cottage - 1/2 Mile to St Croix River

Lakeland Cottage - 1/2 Mile to St Croix River

Lakeland

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(44 reviews)

"Was a great place to stay with our dogs. "

Nadine H.

Lakeland Cottage - 1/2 Mile to St Croix River

A large, two-story house with a stone exterior and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious barn interior with wooden beams, a high ceiling, and a large open area.

A cozy room with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a large window.

A wooden cabin with a stone shower, a wooden bench, and a small wooden stool.

15. Picturesque Lake Elmo Cottage w/ Fire Pits!

Picturesque Lake Elmo Cottage w/ Fire Pits!

Lake Elmo

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(13 reviews)

"Private beautiful home with multiple settings for delightful conversations-a library, a solarium, a three season porch, a patio, and a fire pit! Close to Stillwater with all its shops and sights and high end dining sure to please (Lowell Inn and Lake Elmo Inn)!"

Cathey W.

Picturesque Lake Elmo Cottage w/ Fire Pits!

A modern kitchen with black cabinets, white countertops, and a black and white checkered floor.

A wooden table with a bottle of wine, two glasses of wine, and a charcuterie board with grapes, olives, and cheese.

A bedroom with a bed, two windows, a ceiling fan, a chair, and a lamp.

16. Cool, Quiet, and Comfortable Cottage Near Mac

Cool, Quiet, and Comfortable Cottage Near Mac

Union Park

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(24 reviews)

"The location cannot be beat, and the beds are dreamy! Love the old-world charm of the house as well."

Allison

Cool, Quiet, and Comfortable Cottage Near Mac

A two-story house with a red front door, a covered porch, and a small front yard with potted plants.

A modern room with a large window, a bookshelf, a grey armchair, and a small table.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a dining table, and several potted plants.

A sunlit patio with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, and a red rug.

17. Historic Home By Carleton College; Perfect for Visiting Families & Faculty

Historic Home By Carleton College; Perfect for Visiting Families & Faculty

Northfield

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (40 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(40 reviews)

"A lovely house and a great location. Look forward to being able to stay here again in the future."

Scott B.

Historic Home By Carleton College; Perfect for Visiting Families & Faculty

A wooden deck with a glass door leading to a room with a chair and a table.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and a brick fireplace.

A staircase with a wooden door on the left, a cushioned seating area on the right, and a ceiling fan above.

A two-story house with a garage, brick foundation, and a driveway leading to the front door.

18. Spacious Family Home: 11 Mi to Dtwn Minneapolis!

Spacious Family Home: 11 Mi to Dtwn Minneapolis!

3.0 star property

Brooklyn Park

Spacious Family Home: 11 Mi to Dtwn Minneapolis!

A residential house with a garage, a front yard with fallen leaves, and a wooden fence.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and coffee table.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living room.

19. Lovely Minneapolis Home Near Target Field!

Lovely Minneapolis Home Near Target Field!

3.0 star property

Northeast Minneapolis

Lovely Minneapolis Home Near Target Field!

A single-story house with a covered porch and a snow-covered lawn.

A dining room with a wooden table, four chairs, a chandelier, and a window with a patterned curtain.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a stainless steel dishwasher.

20. Minneapolis Family Home < 6 Mi to Boom Island Park

Minneapolis Family Home < 6 Mi to Boom Island Park

3.0 star property

Minneapolis

Minneapolis Family Home < 6 Mi to Boom Island Park

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Top Dakota County Hotel Reviews

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

8/10 Good

"Thank you"

Cheridan 1-night trip

Posted 8 hours ago

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"really liked it but the parking lot can get full very quick"

Sandy 1-night trip

Posted 10 hours ago

Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport

10/10 Excellent

"How close it was to the Mall. Amazing hotels"

Twanna 2-night trip

Posted 12 hours ago

Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport

Bloom Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Airport shuttle was used and helpful. Breakfast was good. Large parking lot to park in. Highly recommended."

Chad 2-night trip

Posted 13 hours ago

Bloom Hotel

Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast

8/10 Good

"Loved the Tavern 400 connected to the hotel, great food-soup amazing,Hand made pizzas were delicious. Microwaves need to be updated Parking was good"

William 4-night trip

Posted 14 hours ago

Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast

Treasure Island Resort & Casino

10/10 Excellent

"I liked the layout of the slot machines."

Robert 1-night trip

Posted 17 hours ago

Treasure Island Resort & Casino

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

8/10 Good

"They had a wonderful breakfast with fresh fruit as well as breads, eggs, sausage, tiny muffins, cereals. The staff was welcoming and helpful. Using the airport shuttle helped us to drop off our rental a day early so we didn’t have to rush in the morning."

Joani 1-night trip

Posted 21 hours ago

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis

8/10 Good

"Front desk was not very friendly. Did not make a great impression. Bed was comfy and room was clean. Shower was nice and enjoyed the breakfast."

Kara 1-night trip

Posted 1 day ago

Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

8/10 Good

"The rooms facing inside are ok. But, you can’t tell if it’s night or day. They charged me for early check in but, took it off later. I had to ask for my VIP perks. The hotel was nice."

Mike 2-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

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