With a stay at Aurora Staples Inn, you'll be centrally located in Stillwater, within a 10-minute walk of Ice Castle and Lowell Park. .This guesthouse is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Saint Croix Vineyards and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Willow River State Park.
Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Willow River State Park - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
Somerset Amphitheater - 19 min drive - 22.4 km
Getting around
Saint Paul Union Depot - 27 min drive
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Freight House - 10 min walk
Nelson's Ice Cream - 13 min walk
Oasis Cafe - 18 min walk
Charlie's Irish Pub - 8 min walk
Leo's Grill & Malt Shop - 7 min walk
About this property
Aurora Staples Inn
Suburban guesthouse in Stillwater with free parking
Aurora Staples Inn offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Proposal/romance packages
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Built in 1892
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
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Air conditioning
Fireplace
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Access code
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Aurora Staples Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 243 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 243 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 243 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Gina
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely carriage house!
The carriage house was very spacious with a lovely tub and shower. The bed was very comfy. We never met the owners. That part felt kind of impersonal. They were out of ice (per text) and there was no water supplied in our room like there was in the house. Otherwise, the room had most of what we needed.
The breakfast coupon was for a truly spectacular restaurant with incredible service.
We had a great one night stay to celebrate our Anniversary. The Gvierney room was so comfortable, the bed was soft and we enjoyed the jetted bathtub. Would definitely book it again.
We booked the St Croix Suite to celebrate a milestone birthday with mom/adult daughter. The room was lovely with a seating area and fireplace, so we settled in before walking to a nearby restaurant for dinner. It was dark, but we felt safe.
A good hill climb, and more time relaxing. We didn't use the hot tub, but it is big enough for two.
The bed was a King, and very comfortable. You do not feel movement of the other person, and we slept great.
I would definitely book here again!!
Also breakfast at the Lowell inn, just down the hill was delicious. We both ordered the eggs benedict and were not disappointed.
Front door has no lock-broken. No shower in room-hand held in whirlpool tub. Old sheets and pilllow cases. Worn out bench seat. No housekeeping. Lighting in stairways is minimal. Noisy room. Drafty window air conditioner on sides of window.
I love old houses
This one is a meticulously kept architectural dream . Well kept and wonderfully decorated. Bed was comfy. Breakfast at the Lowel inn was delicious.
We had a wonderful visit to the Aurora Staples. It was just a little away from the main area, so it was quiet and convenient. Very Charming. We stayed in the Riverview room which had a small porch and a hanging swing. Very nicely decorated.
Touchless entry was convenient and flexible.
Contactless entry was easy with passcode. Only available beverages were a kureg coffee maker and bottled water in fridge. Did get voucher for breakfast at a nearby restaurant.
Recommend for those who like victorian style B&Bs. Lovely old furniture and decor. Bed was king and very comfortable.
The property is quaint and rustic. Very close to downtown and very walkable to all things. If you are coming from out of town and Uber-ed from the airport as we did, there are little options to assist with luggage. They did ultimately let us check in early which was helpful. However, if you assume you can drop your bags prior to check in, that is not an option. It states BnB but the breakfast is at another hotel a few blocks away and you have to make reservations 24 hours in advance. Also, the check in check out is all done on your own. Feels more like a shared air bnb than a BnB. Nothing wrong with this but it’s not as transparent online.