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Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors!

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Rochester, MN
  • Place, Silver Lake Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rochester Recreation Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Mayo Civic Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Silver Lake Park. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, patio and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Mayo Clinic and a few minutes from Mayo Civic Center
Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

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
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

  • No pets 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and great hosts!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was adorable, very clean, and exactly as advertised. The kitchen was well appointed and had some extra treats for us! Our hosts were very responsive. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary and Ivan are the best! The house is so lovely! It's close to everything and it's the only place I feel comfortable when going through treatments. It's very clean and every detail has been thought of.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! It was super clean and fresh! My daughter enjoyed going out and seeing the chickens every morning and evening! It was so nice to have a house so close to the Mayo Clinic. They were also so kind to answer any and all questions and to give recommendations for food and fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had our first 2 day stay at Rochester for appointments at Mayo. This beautiful cottage was an excellent choice to stay at. We enjoyed our stay here as it was close to Mayo and as a bonus the cottage was nice and comfortable. The Cottage was very inviting. We will definitely check it out to see if it's open for any future stays we may have in Rochester. The host was extremely nice and answered any questions we had. Very happy to have found this gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great house, incredibly clean. Great host, great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Above and beyond decor and helpfulness from hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great little house. Comfortable and private with a host who is available and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is not my first stay here... THAT'S how much I LOVE it!!I cannot say enough great things about the house, property, and hosts!! It's all amazingly magnificent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little home, well equipped with everything. The host was lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trenia H.

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

Enjoyed my stay

Enjoyed our stay will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy & appreciated the extra touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jhon A.

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

A great place to stay

Very nice and clean place to stay in Rochester!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. It is quiet, very clean and had Hulu. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Second stay

I love staying at the Cottage! Its my go-to spot when i travel to Rochester.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave & Lalena J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Quiet but Close to Mayo Neighborhood was exactly what we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

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

Truly an AMAZING place to stay!

This is the second week in a row that we have stayed at this fantastic home! Mary and Ivan are wonderful people who have truly thought of everything to make their home beautiful and inviting!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B.

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

House away from home

We enjoyed staying there
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis (Louis) L.

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

A great stay!

This was a wonderful experience in every way, made possible by the wonderful hospitality of the hosts, Mary and Ivan. If my wife and I again travel to Rochester, this is where we want to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

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