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Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!

Vacation home in Rochester with kitchen and patio

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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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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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

  • 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
  • Water park
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rochester, MN

What's nearby

  • Rochester Recreation Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Minnesota-Rochester - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hollandberry Pannekoeken - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bull's Bierhaus - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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. Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!!

This property is immaculate! It's homey, quiet, beautifully decorated, and the host is wonderful!You WANT to stay here when visiting Rochester!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great people

Easy access to Mayo and the host was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Joseph, great experience

Perfect home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B., Statesville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House away from home

We enjoyed staying there
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy place!

Everything we needed was provided. Owner communication was stellar. Wish we could have had more time here and less in the hospital, but was a quiet place to return to each night to unwind. Thanks for the soaps!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Trip

Beautiful house with a gorgeous yard. Property owners are very kind and helpful. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Cottage

Very comfortable and clean place. We appreciated having a home away from home to come back to after appointments at Mayo Clinic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B., Statesville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It is nice

Would stay again
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephohen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

just what we were looking for

grear location near Mayo Clinic
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for visit to Mayo

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed!

Clean and cute house. Owners were very accommodating and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit to Mayo

The house was clean, cute, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Very easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful!

The cottage was incredibly clean & had so many extras! Great communication as well. Would highly recommend and we plan to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed and cozy

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage on 11th

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Mary and Ivan were great hosts! They were able to answer any questions that I had. They even provided a map for us to walk over to Mayo for my husbands appointments. It was a very short and flat walk which was very nice with the stroller. We would highly recommend this cottage to anyone who is needing to stay in town for Mayo or just needs a get away!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfortable

Staying in this place was a comfort having to deal with serious medical issues. The bed was very comfortable and the owners were very friendly and helpful. Would love to stay here again if available when I have my surgery.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Celebration

Older home but had been updated very nicely. Was perfect for our purpose of our visit. Very comfortable. There is only one bathroom so if you have more than 4 people staying it could possibly be an issue, but it worked out fine for the 3 of us. Very nice property which we highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chuck R., Beaufort, SC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This little cottage is perfect in every way! First, it’s immaculately clean. Second, it’s nicely located about a mile from Mayo Clinic--an easy walk on a nice day (fi you’re not too sick!). Thirdly, Mary, your host has equipped the house so well that there is nothing you will want that you can’t find. Communication was terrific throughout our stay. I hope we never have to come back to Mayo, but if we do, here’s where we’ll stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's getaway at the "Cottage"

We stayed at the "Cottage" for a girl's getaway long weekend. It was wonderful! The cottage was so nice and homey. It was equipped with everything we needed. Mary and Ivan were so accommodating. We asked if there was a specific item available, and they were able to get what we requested before we arrived. The patio was a wonderful place to sit and relax and the weather allowed us to do just that. The chickens were great. We really enjoyed our long weekend and would definitely recommend the "Cottage" to anyone needing a cozy place to stay while in Rochester. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy and cozy

The owners have done as much as I can think of to make this a great visit. Beautiful, cozy and safety interests done to a “ten”. If I have to back to Mayo I hope I’ll find another welcome here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marv E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet neighborhood, property manager next door

Comfortable stay with needed conveniences. Quiet neighborhood. Easy access to Rochester points of interest.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and cozy

This charming cottage was perfect for a few days of Mayo appointments. My favorite part was the garden and outdoor space. Hosts thought of everything we could have needed plus a few extras.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit family for Graduation and Baseball game.

Comfortable and relaxing and simple.
Christine Coy and son Robert White in the backyard garden.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025