Title: RARE 3 MONTH OPTION Luxury Cottage on the scenic St.Croix near Afton Alps - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # RARE 3 MONTH OPTION Luxury Cottage on the scenic St.Croix near Afton Alps Ski cottage in Lakeland with ski-in/ski-out access ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34091600/34091573/f2ff4dee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34091600/34091573/c47d2e6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34091600/34091573/197ad475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34091600/34091573/18dcd55f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34091600/34091573/6b45020d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this luxurious one-level river cottage, nestled near St. Paul and Lake St. Croix Beach, where you can unwind with two fireplaces and a grand piano or enjoy scenic views of the white sand beach just outside your door. Savor the gourmet kitchen's offerings while planning adventures like skiing at Afton Alps or exploring nearby historic towns. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Dryer - Parking available - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### RARE 3 MONTH OPTION Luxury Cottage on the scenic St.Croix near Afton Alps Luxurious one level river cottage for rent. Cottage includes two fireplaces, a grand piano, steam shower and gourmet kitchen. Beautiful white sand beach out the front door. Fully furnished so just come and enjoy! Located fifteen minutes east of St.Paul in Lake St. Croix Beach. People come from all over to enjoy the many recreations of this unique area. For winter fun skiing, Afton Alps is just minutes away. Scenic snowmobile trails are just out the door or enjoy cross country skiing at Willow River State Park or Afton State Park. Summertime life at the beach. St. Croix River offers swimming, fishing, sailing, and boating. St. Croix river cruises offer dinner, comedy and casino runs. There are hot air ballooning for the adventurous, and a boat rental nearby. Camping is available on the islands. Boats, pontoons and wave runners can be rented at marinas nearby or enjoy biking and hiking trails. Historic Stillwater, Hudson, and Afton are all nearby for dining, shopping and antiquing. Cave tours available. In the area there is the Mall of America, Como Zoo, Apple Valley Zoo, Children's and Science Museum of Minnesota, Omni Theater, Excel Energy Center Keywords: Cottage ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski-in/ski-out access - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Ski-in/ski-out access - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33212500/33212479/51dd47f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Private Cottage overlooking the St. Croix River Valley Stillwater - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 178 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=33212479&PinnedHotelID=33212479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19430000/19428600/19428539/46095d75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy cottage in downtown Hudson, WI! 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E-check payments are free. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.92080%2C-92.76687&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MjEE5dXsIx-quCUgBUtu2bQcdmo=) Lake St. Croix Beach, MN #### What's nearby - Hudson Hospital & Clinic - 9 min drive - 11.4 km - Phipps Center for the Arts - 10 min drive - 9.6 km - Afton Alps Ski Area - 14 min drive - 11.3 km - Troy Burne Golf Club - 17 min drive - 18.1 km - University of Wisconsin River Falls - 23 min drive - 31.0 km #### Getting around - Saint Paul Union Depot - 23 min drive - St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪ALDI - ‬9 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Milwaukee Burger Company - ‬9 min drive - ‪Beach Bar - ‬9 min walk - ‪Arby's - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is RARE 3 MONTH OPTION Luxury Cottage on the scenic St.Croix near Afton Alps pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at RARE 3 MONTH OPTION Luxury Cottage on the scenic St.Croix near Afton Alps ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at RARE 3 MONTH OPTION Luxury Cottage on the scenic St.Croix near Afton Alps ? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is RARE 3 MONTH OPTION Luxury Cottage on the scenic St.Croix near Afton Alps located? > Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cottage in Lakeland is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Saint Croix River and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Knoke's Chocolates and Lakefront Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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