Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!
About this house rental
Situated in Rochester, this charming house for R 1,616 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. 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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Rochester, MN
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(79 Reviews)
5.0
Coming to Rochester for appointments at Mayo is never a fun experience. Being able to come back to the cottage at the end of the day made the trip that much easier. The house is very comfortable, and Mary has thought of everything down to the smallest of details to make that happen. If we ever come back to the area, we will definitely looking here as the first option for a place to stay!
5.0
My sisters and I stayed here and it was absolutely wonderful. The cottage is precious and Mary provides so many “extras” - shampoo, toothbrushes, etc. I had to come for treatment at Mayo but, despite our reason for being there, it was a fabulous trip! Mary was so patient and responsive. We changed our trip dates twice and she was very helpful both times. Her response time to every message was pretty much immediate and her warmth is present in every nook and cranny of her home. I highly recommend her home.
5.0
The cottage was incredibly clean & had so many extras! Great communication as well. Would highly recommend and we plan to return!
5.0
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.
5.0
A lovely, comfortable, clean, well equipped & welcoming home. Everything was perfect! We will plan our next visit to Rochester around the availability of this rental.
Thank you!
4.0
The house was clean and cozy, and an easy drive to Mayo. It was great place to take downtime between stretches at the hospital.
Good ethinc food a quick ealk away.
5.0
The house was clean, cute, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Very easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
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.
5.0
House was as described, very clean and in a great little neighborhood. About a 5 minute drive to the Mayo Clinic. Would definitely stay here again
5.0
We stayed about 10 days at The Cottage for our Mayo Rochester visit. The house is cute and cozy, clean, and has home-like additions like throw blankets, games, comfy sofas and pillows, a compost bin, ice/cooler packs, a few fridge bonuses, and local honey with coffee beans (and different methods to make coffee several ways). Mary and Ivan are very generous and allow walking through their beautiful backyard garden, greeting the chickens, and picking off a few veggies for a meal. We enjoyed the side patio as a nice space to wind down, cool off under shade, sipping wine/beer and enjoying the cool breeze through the arbor. The location is super convenient to all the places we needed/wanted to go to and we loved the diversity of restaurants/cuisines within walking distance. We attended a local Greek festival while we were there and the community was friendly and welcoming, not to mention the food was so amazing! While the street was a block from the main drag, it was rather quiet and felt safe both for walking at night and parking the car in front of the house at the curb. The only cons we found was the bed upstairs...it wasn't ideal for our backs, but that's a personal preference and there are 2 other beds to choose from. Also, the stairs are a bit steep...there is a railing, but it takes some more concentration going down them than up them. Overall, a great place to stay if visiting Rochester!
5.0
This charming little house was the perfect place to stay while hiking and biking in the area. Everything we needed to make our stay pleasant was there. We met the home owners who live next door, and they were very hospitable.
5.0
What a lovely 3 bedroom close to downtown and Silver Lake. It was perfect for our family. Grab a cup at Moka before your morning run along the river trail. Close to everything but still quiet. Will definitely look to stay again.
5.0
Very nice and clean place to stay in Rochester!
5.0
The house was phenomenal comfortable and easy to access. The patio was our favorite pastime. Couldn’t ask for better
5.0
We were in Rochester for a medical work up, and this property was really a refuge for us. It is located out of the bustle of the Mayo Clinic world. We appreciated the quiet neighborhood, the proximity to Silver Lake and the river walking trails, grocery stores, and the cozy atmosphere of the cottage. The cottage itself was clean and well-maintained, and had all the amenities we needed. Thank you Mary and Ivan!
Laura
5.0
Mary and Ivan were very accommodating and gave us an amazing stay. Check in process was easy, house was amazing and homey.
10.0
Mary and Ivan were very accommodating and gave us an amazing stay. Check in process was easy, house was amazing and homey.
5.0
From the comfy beds to the well stocked kitchen to the walk-in shower to all the little fun surprises left for us by the hosts, the Tomato Cottage was the perfect place for us. The short distance to Mayo was an added bonus. When we head to Mayo again, this will be the first place to look to see if it is available.
5.0
This host thought of everything
5.0
This home was a great place to rest after surgery. The host also provided us some treats to make us feel welcome! An overall excellent experience!
5.0
Would stay again
5.0
The location of this house was excellent as was the home. Mary had absolutely everything one would need to cook a family meal with. It was very clean and cozy. The upstairs bedroom is very large and cozy too. She has a vegetable garden that you’re welcome to pick from, and it absolutely amazing. I would definitely rent this house again.
5.0
Great place to stay!
The location of this house was excellent as was the home. Mary had absolutely everything one would need to cook a family meal with. It was very clean and cozy. The upstairs bedroom is very large and cozy too. She has a vegetable garden that you’re welcome to pick from, and it absolutely amazing. I would definitely rent this house again.
5.0
This place was a the perfect place to stay. It was very clean and had everything you would need. We were there for tumbling Nationals and the location was perfect, this house was 1 mile from the civic center. If I were ever to come back I would stay there again. Thanks for sharing your cottage and the soap you gifted us.
5.0
Nice cottage great location very clean
This place was a the perfect place to stay. It was very clean and had everything you would need. We were there for tumbling Nationals and the location was perfect, this house was 1 mile from the civic center. If I were ever to come back I would stay there again. Thanks for sharing your cottage and the soap you gifted us.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
The Cottage was the perfect location for our visit to Mayo clinic with my teen son. We were within a mile of Mayo's downtown campus, and the homeowners thought of so many touches to help us feel at home away from home. There is a well-equipped kitchen for preparing meals at home, multiple bedrooms, a sit-down dining area, and cozy recliner for naps after long days of medical appointments.
Mary and Ivan are right next door and are thoughtful, welcoming, and prompt with any questions we had during our stay. We will seek out this property again should we need to return to Mayo Clinic. Thank you!
5.0
Cozy Cottage near Mayo
The Cottage was the perfect location for our visit to Mayo clinic with my teen son. We were within a mile of Mayo's downtown campus, and the homeowners thought of so many touches to help us feel at home away from home. There is a well-equipped kitchen for preparing meals at home, multiple bedrooms, a sit-down dining area, and cozy recliner for naps after long days of medical appointments.
Mary and Ivan are right next door and are thoughtful, welcoming, and prompt with any questions we had during our stay. We will seek out this property again should we need to return to Mayo Clinic. Thank you!
5.0
Was great. Super easy. Mary had everything you’d need for a stay. She lives next door. Super convenient to Mayo. Place really clean and comfortable.
5.0
Stay was great. We were going to Mayo
Was great. Super easy. Mary had everything you’d need for a stay. She lives next door. Super convenient to Mayo. Place really clean and comfortable.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
This truly feels like a home away from home. The owner has thought of everything that would make you more comfortable: great supplies of kitchen items for cooking, information about the area and suggestions about restaurants, modern thermostat that makes it easy to control temperature of home, a patio with comfortable chairs and table, great TV options, and I could go on. I have stayed in many VRBO homes over the past 12 years at least, and this is one of my favorites. I love all the walks and bike riding you can do on trails just a few minutes from the house.
5.0
Wonderful relaxing home
This truly feels like a home away from home. The owner has thought of everything that would make you more comfortable: great supplies of kitchen items for cooking, information about the area and suggestions about restaurants, modern thermostat that makes it easy to control temperature of home, a patio with comfortable chairs and table, great TV options, and I could go on. I have stayed in many VRBO homes over the past 12 years at least, and this is one of my favorites. I love all the walks and bike riding you can do on trails just a few minutes from the house.
5.0
We enjoyed coming 'home' to a cute, cozy house after a long day going through the Mayo clinics. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. Would love to stay here in the summertime to see the amazing raised gardens in the backyard.
5.0
Warm and comfy on frigid winter days
We enjoyed coming 'home' to a cute, cozy house after a long day going through the Mayo clinics. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. Would love to stay here in the summertime to see the amazing raised gardens in the backyard.
5.0
A Quiet, Cozy Get-Away!
We were in Rochester just for a get-away from the business of the Twin Cities and we had such a quiet and cozy time here. This home provided all the amenities we needed. My wife especially enjoyed the large, spacious kitchen area with a foldable stool-table and all the cooking utensils and complimentary pantry items she needed to cook every meal we needed!
We loved the care that our VRBO hosts put into this home where we spent the week at! From the cozy living room, to the work desks they provided, the holiday decors and bed sheets, the natural shampoos and the bar soap gifts! It really took us away from the noisiness of the big city and into a very humble home and neighborhood. We really appreciated it!
Although we loved it here, some small safety concerns for our 1 year old. We just had to make small adjustments. We brought our baby gates to help her from falling off the small ledge going from the dining room to the kitchen. Also, we used the kitchen table to help block the entrance to the upstairs bedroom so she wouldn't climb up and fall down.
Another thing is that the home is an older home. We are probably guessing it was made in the early 1910s, so with older homes, comes less insulated and the air quality inside the home is dense (if you're used to the city-living where our homes have air purifiers, the air here can be a little dense, so opening up the window for a while can be good). But the home had great air ventilation though! Anyways, heating varied from each room to room. For example, it can be very cold on the 1st level living room and warm on the 2nd level or warm in the bathroom and cold in the kitchen. Also, For us, we like the feel of older homes as it takes us back in time where we imagine how life could have been! Otherwise, we enjoyed our humble, quiet, and relaxing stay here at the cottage!
We are grateful for this experience and would recommend it for families if you want to enjoy a home that is not too "old fashioned" and yet not too modern. It is the perfect get-away.
5.0
Everything you could ask for!
This wonderful house made our visit to Mayo so much easier. Every little touch has been thought of in this very special place and it is so close to absolutely everything you need in Rochester. We are so pleased with our stay and recommend it 100%.
5.0
This charming cottage was a perfect choice for my 3 day stay in Rochester. Comfortably furnished, well-equipped kitchen, thoughtful amenities such as snacks and fancy soap, and decor that makes it truly a home away from home. It was even decorated for the holidays, inside and out! A wonderful place to come home to, in every sense! Highly recommend.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Rochester?
The average price for a rental in Rochester is R 2,075 per night. This rental is R 459 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!. Enjoy the water!
Is Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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