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Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!

Holiday 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

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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 area

Located in Rochester, this holiday home is in the city centre. Rochester Civic Theater and Rochester Art Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Minnesota Children's Museum and Olmsted County Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rochester Recreation Center or Mayo Civic Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rochester, MN

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rochester Recreation Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 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
  • ‪Bull's Bierhaus - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hollandberry Pannekoeken - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!?

On-site 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!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! located?

Located in Northrup, this holiday 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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 135 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

Paul G.

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

Perfect cottage getaway

Great location to the Mayo Clinic. Nearby to many restaurants and stores!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

Patrick K.

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

Great little place - 2nd stay

This was our second time staying at the cottage, and was an easy choice. Very comfortable and everything that you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob Z.

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

Gold Rush

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Lydia B.

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

Cozy home

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy home on a quiet street. Walkable to coffee and a few restaurants. Everything was clean and well cared for. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Absolutely the cutest place

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

Julaine V.

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

Perfect Cottage Getaway

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

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

Home away from home

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Exceptional

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Vacation

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

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

Verified traveller

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

Wedding

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B., Three Rivers

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

Great Getaway

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lowell B.

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

Convenient Location and Great Hosts

My wife, daughter, and I had a great stay at the Century Cottage this past weekend. The house is very conveniently located between downtown Rochester and the Rochester Recreation Center. It was less than a mile walk/drive to the recreation center and a short drive to downtown Rochester. Mary was also very responsive to any messages we sent. All questions were answered within minutes. We would definitely stay here again if we're ever back in the Rochester area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

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

Welcoming and cozy

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bs B.

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

Home away from home

The house is above and beyond what we were expecting. Very comfortable. All of the amenities we needed. Close to Mayo. Unbelievably clean. The thing that stood out most was the hospitality. Mary was so responsive and in bad weather even gave us warning and a safety plan if needed. It wasn’t, but we were so grateful to have that support! Incredible source of comfort during a tough week of testing and appointments at mayo.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert S.

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

MAYO

This home is near the clinic. Had plenty of room and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024