Holiday houses in Center City

Grove Cottage walkable retreat in St. Croix Valley

Nestled in the St. Croix Valley, this historic cottage is within walking distance of downtown Taylors Falls and Interstate Park. Centrally located between two ski hills, this is a great location for year-round enjoyment. Within minutes of ATV/snowmobile and bike trails, canoeing, kayaking, and gorgeous fall color displays. Within easy distance of Osceola and Stillwater. The charming home includes all the modern comforts with a spacious yard and garden to relax and unwind, including a fire pit

Cozy Mother-In-Law Apartment—No Cleaning Fee!

Voted 2021 and 2023 Readers’ Choice Best Bed & Breakfast! Steal your getaway at one of Osceola’s most historic estates. Wonderfully nestled in the St. Croix Valley, this apartment’s location will not disappoint. You’ll be a brief walk from beautiful downtown Osceola, close enough to explore the great outdoors, and a short distance from all that the Twin Cities has to offer. You’ll get a cozy and comfortable layout, thoughtful amenities, attached heated garage, and assistance just a message away!

3 Bed Lake House w/ Balconies

3 bedroom (2 king, 1 queen), 2 bath house located on South Center Lake. Soak in the beautiful view from the private balconies, the tub, wrap around deck or fireplace! Enjoy provided snacks, bed side chocolates and a bag of coffee from the local roaster. During the summer months enjoy a fire by the lake (firewood provided), yard games (cornhole, croquet and horseshoes) or rent the pontoon. Free onsite laundry/gas grill/full kitchen utensils. Entrance on lower level is wheelchair accessible.

Wolf Creek Luxury Eco-Tiny Home on the Ridge

Experience our newly-built eco-friendly tiny home perched right on the edge of the ridge above the majestic St Croix River Valley. Enjoy expansive views from the deck, the loft or the many windows looking out over the valley. Enjoy our private electric barrel-sauna, fire-pit, gas grill, pond with canoes and kayak, Wolf Creek with swimming hole or just chill on the ridge watching the many birds and wildlife. Just over an hour drive from the Twin Cities, a romantic and memorable stay awaits you!

Nordic Lake Cabin : Sauna/Hot Tub/Pontoon Rental

We finished building this modern Scandinavian cabin in spring 2020. It’s been featured in Vogue and on Magnolia Network. The cabin sits at the end of the road on a private lot with a perfect view of sunsets over the nature side of the lake. Drive past farm fields, into the woods, and onto our private gravel road, arriving at the driveway. Watch loons, tundra swans, eagles, beavers and deer while you relax by the lake. Pontoon boat rental is available as an add on! Pets welcome for a $90 fee!

Luxury 4BR / 3BA Home on 12 Acres, Sauna, Theater

Welcome to Croix Hollow. This custom built cedar home is nestled on 12 acres in the St. Croix River Valley. It features a soaring great room with a wall of windows, remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, 3 gas fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sauna, bar, & theater room! Recently renovated and new to the rental market as of February, 2022. Located halfway between historic Stillwater & Taylor's Falls. Wander through the Franconia Sculpture Garden or have a wine tasting at Rustic Roots.

Quiet Seclusion at Trade River Retreat Cabin

Remote, tranquil, quiet and exceedingly private getaway right on the banks of a protected river, only 1.5 hours from the Twin Cities! Even the beautiful drive there is relaxing. Enter a world of peace and calm deep in the woods. Make delicious meals in a well-stocked modern high-end kitchen, play in the river, relax in the sauna or enjoy a bonfire. This is not your typical cabin but a spiritual eco-oasis with a unique eclectic blend of modern, rustic, Native American and Japanese aesthetic.

The Writers Cabin (Sauna/hot tub/river access)

Welcome to the writers cabin at wilder retreat on the saint Croix river. This place is for the dreamers, the star gazers, those craving the healing power of nature. The writers cabin is well appointed and designed for beauty and comfort. Enjoy access to the river as well as our wood fired sauna and wood fired hot tub. Equipped with a queen sized bed in the loft, cooktop, solar, and a pump sink. A gas fireplace keeps you warm in the winter. We invite you to come and rest, and leave restored.

Nostalgia Room - Downtown Loft w/ Views

Welcome to our modern 1-bedroom loft, centrally located in the heart of downtown North Branch. Housed in a beautifully restored 1920s building with modern decor, you can admire the Americana Coca Cola mural featured on the exterior of the building. The loft's central location means you're just a stone's throw away from essential amenities, including a quaint café, a health food store, and a women's clothing boutique conveniently located below. Everything you need is within arm's reach.