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Aurora Staples Inn

Stillwater, Minnesota.

Queen Anne Victorian close to downtown shopping and restaurants. Wraparound front porch for relaxing, formal English Gardens with a fountain, View of St. Croix River.

Bed and Breakfast Description

This historic landmark home was completed in 1892 by a local Lumberbaron for his daughter Aurora. Beautiful woodwork with inlaid floors throughout, and elegantly decorated to reflect the Victorian era. A spacious hall, showcase Victorian Parlor, and book-filled library with a woodburning fireplace, are open to our guests.

A carved open staircase leads to four guestrooms on the second floor with a fifth room in the Carriage House, just behind the Inn. Rooms are air conditioned, have their own private bath, fireplace, and whirlpool, and are furnished with fine art and antiques.

A full breakfast is served in the formal dining room. Wine and hors d'oeuvres during the check-in time.

Area Attractions and Activities:

St. Croix River Valley, historic city, antique shopping, historical bookstores, hiking, bicycling, boating, skiing, snowmobiling, Afton & O'Brien State Parks, museums, restaurants, gardens.

Services:

In-room massage, book filled library, small weddings and receptions

Most Popular Rooms:

St. Croix Suite: Original bedroom set of Aurora Staples, Oriental carpet, double sided fireplace viewed from whirlpool or sitting area. Views of the St. Croix River.

Riverview Suite: Selected one of best "rooms with a view" Minnesota Monthly Magazine. Four season porch with a porch swing overlooks St. Croix River Valley and the Formal English Gardens.

Inn Information

Season: All year round
Rates: 129.00 - 249.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 5
With private baths: 5
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full 3 Course
• Wine and hors d'oeuvres during the check-in time; Victorian Tea's

Nearest Airport(s): Mpls - St. Paul

Payment methods accepted:

Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking not permitted.
• No pets, please.

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