This charming Lowertown cottage combines modern updates with a quaint atmosphere. Located near Mayo Clinic and downtown restaurants, enjoy the beautiful patio as an urban sanctuary after exploring nearby Goose Egg Park or Silver Lake Park.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!
In Lowertown-A quaint cottage with modern updates is your home away from home! Fully furnished and a well stocked kitchen make it a wonderful place for overnight stays or longer term rentals. Beautiful patio provides an urban sanctuary at the end of a long day. Close proximity to Mayo Clinic-downtown restaurants, grocery stores and shopping are within walking distance. Two blocks in either direction puts you on the trail system. Public transit 1 ½ blocks away and a laundromat is ½ block away.
This home provides everything you need for a stay in Rochester: fully furnished, all kitchen essentials and if there is something you need just ask and we can probably provide it! This home's two bedrooms sleep 4 people comfortably. There is also a “bonus” room with a queen size bed that can be used as a third bedroom . (Additional guests over 4 are $10 per night) During the summer season we are happy to have you help yourself to what is growing in the backyard garden. We typically have asparagus, rhubarb, onions, tomatoes and peppers.
You will have access to the 1 1/2 story home, the yard and patio. There is free street parking. The basement is private owner area. We live next door so can be available when needed. We are happy to share our knowledge of the Rochester area and of course our favorite restaurants!
We LOVE our neighborhood as it provides us with the sustainable lifestyle that is important to us. We can walk or bike to most everything we need within 10 minutes. We try to be as environmentally conscious as possible so don't use any pesticides, insecticides or harsh chemicals inside or out. In 2021 the newest additions to our urban homestead were CeCe, Tiffany and Sunshine-three laying hens that provide us with the eggs we need. The home we live in (next door) has been featured in several articles in and around Rochester as we strive to achieve as close to net-zero energy use as possible. If you are interested in a tour let us know!
This neighborhood is in the perfect setting; close to downtown but away from the main busy streets. Goose Egg Park (named for the shape ;-) is 2 blocks away and Silver Lake Park is 3 blocks away-so easy to take a little stroll on the paths or around the lake. Nearby in the Cook Park area of Lowertown are Garden Party Books, Pop's Art Theater and Wear Local. 125 Live is one of the newest offerings in our neighborhood with classes, art shows and many other events happening. Rochester Farmer's Market operates year round at Graham Park on Saturday mornings and in the summer Wednesdays are added.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Photo ID required at time of payment
FYI: 15.125% required MN, Rochester Sales Tax will be included in your price. All STR, hotels are required to charge this in addition to nightly rate
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Open stairway to 2nd floor
Step down to kitchen
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood
Located in Northrup, a neighborhood in Rochester, this vacation home is near a water park. Rochester Civic Theater and History Center of Olmsted County are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Minnesota Children's Museum and Rochester Art Center. Olmsted County Fairgrounds and Zollman Zoo are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating. Visit our Rochester travel guide
Is Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! located?
Located in Northrup, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Silver Lake Park and Mayo Clinic. Minnesota Children's Museum and Rochester Recreation Center are also within 15 minutes.
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Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! Reviews
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This was our 3rd time staying at this property. We appreciate the location, cleanliness, convenience of this property. The owners also live close and are great to deal with if you need them for anything. Thanks again!
We needed a place to stay for a week of appointments at Mayo. Cottage on 11th was perfect for us. It was clean and quiet and had all the comforts of home. We were able to cook our own meals and enjoyed lots of patio time and short walks around the neighborhood and on the nearby trail system. Our hosts were very warm and welcoming. We would stay again.
Perfect. Clean. It truly was a home away from home. Anything you may need was at your fingertips. It was a stressful time, and having a home to come back to was comforting. The walk-in shower on the main floor was appreciated and the layout of the bedrooms allowed some to rest any time of day. Loved proximity to Silver Lake and Zumbro River trails for others to fit in a run. And finally, being to make regular and decaf coffee at the same time rocked! Something for everyone!
This place had all we needed and more. It was very convenient to the Mayo Clinic in a nice quiet neighborhood. Good restaurants nearby and a nice park to walk to. The house was great and the chickens were fun to watch.
The Cottage was a perfect escape while having a series of Mayo visits. Mary and Ivan are gracious and friendly hosts for this lovely little oasis. Heading back in October and will stay again!
Julaine V.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan
13 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were in Rochester for a visit to Mayo. The Cottage is within 1.2 miles and it's a very easy commute. The Cottage itself is very comfortable and homey. Great place to relax after appointments/surgery. The owners are very responsive/helpful and the chickens are amazing!
Had a wonderful stay. The cottage was well kept and all the little touches that our host had were very appreciated. We highly recommend this lovely cottage. We loved meeting our host, Mary, in person.
The house was really convenient to Mayo Clinic. The host was great and very understanding about our schedule change. The house was clean, cozy and holiday decorations were a nice touch. The upstairs bedroom was a great place to escape and do some work between appointments.
This cozy cottage had everything we needed and then some. It was a wonderful place to come to rest, relax, and recharge after long days of appointments. Hosts were very responsive. It was very clean and we felt very safe while staying there.
This was one of the best rental experiences we have had (and we do vacation rentals several times a year). The extra little amenities all around the house were very thoughtful, and we had everything we could possibly need for our 3 night stay.
We loved the cottage. It was everything we needed and was mentioned in the listing. The entire stay was effortless; clean and comfortable. We highly recommend this space and would definitely return again.
The house was amazing. We arrived and the air conditioner was on and the house was cooled. The house was very clean and smelled fresh. The beds worked out very well and slept great. We used the outdoor patio and it was a very relaxing yard. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable.
Everything was perfect! The furniture is comfortable & cozy. Our son lives close by so we enjoyed family meals prepared in the well equipped kitchen. It was a wonderful weekend & we look forward to our next visit!!
The space was just as advertised and the communication was great with the hosts. Cute, quiet neighborhood close to Mayo. Just what we were looking for.
House was clean guest left a bag of local coffee excellent recommendations (we got the Saturday special bread from the bakery!!). Great communication three queen beds for comfort