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Cottage in the City - Historic Charm, Modern Touch

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Dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Saint Paul, MN
  • Place, F. Scott Fitzgerald House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Julian H. Sleeper House Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Minnesota Governor's Residence
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living Room/Additional Space

1 Double Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cottage in the City - Historic Charm, Modern Touch

Step back in time and stay in St. Paul's historic West 7th neighborhood at St. Paul's Cottage in the City duplex. Enjoy the historic charm with the comfort of modern elegance, all while being centrally located in the Twin Cities area. You'll be minutes from the Xcel Center, downtown Saint Paul, United Hospital, CHS Field, Keg & Case, and all the restaurants, bars, and other attractions that the West 7th neighborhood has to offer.

THE SPACE
High ceilings, original (100+ year-old) woodwork, hardwood floors, comfortable furnishings, and modern appliances all complete this West 7th duplex home. Enjoy the experience of a boutique hotel with modern amenities and historic charm, all while maintaining the comfort, flexibility, and privacy of a vacation home.

RING DOORBELLS:
We utilize Ring video doorbells for our guests' safety. This also allows us to ensure the booking details are accurate -- if more people than are listed attempt to check in, or someone other than the person who made the reservation checks in, we'll be alerted.

The second bedroom is a trundle bed to allow for the second single bed.

GATHERINGS:
Please be respectful of the guests staying upstairs. If you're looking to stay up until all hours of the evening, this isn't the best place to stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We utilize EXTERIOR Ring doorbells for safety. If you arrive with more guests than are listed, we'll cancel the reservation and require you to leave.
QUIET HOURS are between 8:00pm and 8:00am -- these are strictly enforced with decibel monitors.
NO SMOKING in our home. You will be charged an additional fine and your reservation will be immediately canceled if you choose to break this rule.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 20111234567
Property # 2294655vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

St. Paul

West Seventh, a neighbourhood in St. Paul, is home to this holiday home. Mall of America and Nicollet Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Minnesota State Fairgrounds and Nickelodeon Universe. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Grand Casino Arena or U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Saint Paul, MN

What's nearby

  • High Bridge Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • F. Scott Fitzgerald House - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Julian H. Sleeper House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Minnesota Governor's Residence - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Stepping Stone Theater - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 4 min drive
  • Union Depot Station - 5 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shamrocks Grill and Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grand Ole Creamery & Grand Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Keenan's Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪St Paul Tap - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in the City - Historic Charm, Modern Touch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage in the City - Historic Charm, Modern Touch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in the City - Historic Charm, Modern Touch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in the City - Historic Charm, Modern Touch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in the City - Historic Charm, Modern Touch located?

Located in West Seventh, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mississippi River, F. Scott Fitzgerald House and Children's Minnesota - St. Paul Hospital. Minnesota Governor's Residence and Mississippi National River and Recreation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean thought be loud but very quiet being right downtown ST PaulOff street parking was a plus. In house kitchen was very spacious overall a very nice experience host were extremely helpful and attentive!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect little spot for my family to stay! The property is in a quiet neighborhood with plenty of local eateries close by. Being less than 10 minutes from downtown St. Paul was super convienient. The house is full of charm, clean, and family friendly.Having laundry machines provided meant we went home with more clean laundry than dirty, which was so nice! Most kitchen essentials were provided, which made cooking meals ezpz. The host was great with communication and checked in regularly to see if we had everything we needed. Would absulutely reccommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis K.

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

Great place close to lots of activities

Great stay and close to lots of activities. Communication with host was great and place was very cool and exceptionally clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, only negative was noisy upstairs apartment. Great location. Well kept older home, beautiful wood trim
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

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

Great getaway

Wonderful accommodations, great hosts, clean, quiet neighborhood, overall fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace W.

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

Great weekend getaway

The home was beautiful, there are a lot of shops and restaurants within walking distance and everything the cities has to offer only a short drive away. The hosts are quick to respond to any questions and are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia K.

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

Lovely space

Well appointed. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Our third stay

We enjoyed our time in this vrbo. The location is perfect for us. Austin is a nice host….so nice to meet him personally.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

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

Clean and Convenient

Clean place and very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra E.

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

Great location!

My family loves staying at this property. It was extremely clean and the location was wonderful. It was close to all the places we visited. The property owner also had great communication. If we are ever back in the area we would happily stay at this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

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

Great location

Located in a nice neighborhood and short drive to either downtown or MOA. Half block from a great burger place. Very clean and lots of character. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra J.

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

Very nice place

Great access to downtown St. Paul. Fab restaurants just blocks away. Check in could not be easier.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

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

1800’s charm with modern amenities

A very sweet spot. We spent 6 nights
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randal W.

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

Visit local family

Clean nicely decorated conveniently appointed House in historic neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

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

Quaint Stay

This property is absolutely perfect. It is centrally located to where we needed to go, and reasonably priced. Host are super responsive and such awesome host. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lanna P.

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

Nice stay

Stayed during Thanksgiving. The house looked like the pictures.The location was great. It was close to shopping. Would definitely stay here again. Owner was quick to respond to my emails.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saindon S.

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

Sooooo relaxing

I absolutely loved my stay at your place. It was quiet, comfortable and very clean. I’m sure I will use your place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alica T.

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

Perfect for a Mall of America Spring Break trip!

It was very clean and the trundle bed was perfect for our kids. The hosts are so communicative. We thought it was a fantastic value!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

comfy clean and convenient!

Easy to find, easy to access and just the space I needed for a few days with family from out of town. Spacious kitchen for coffee and chatting, close to a favorite Italian restaurant. The space was warm and clean, beds comfortable. Parking right outside the door made unloading a breeze. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Great hosts, beautiful property right in town

The house is 100+ years old but has been lovingly kept and upgraded! Hosts are amazing and provide everything you’d need except food and your toothbrush! House is in an older quiet neighborhood but restaurants are a short drive or even walk away!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

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

Title

Property was great! Comfortable bed, quiet, great neighborhood, with some good restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. I enjoyed the property and the location. It is a great part of town. You can walk to neighborhood places and the area is great. We loved the White Squirrel for music. The property was good except when there was an upstairs tenant. Both up and down are short term rentals. There is no soundproofing from the upper to the lower level and I could literally hear every step and movement. The guy upstairs apologized because he already had a complaint. We were woke from our sleep every morning the for the first 3 days. It started again every evening when the tenant arrived. It was not just annoying. It was seriously loud and unacceptable. The hosts were nice to work with bur very strict. They tried to set rules for noise but the lack of sound proofing made it impossible. Again, I want to be positive so try to stay in the upper level if you want quiet enjoyment.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele B.

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

Family Reunion

We had an awesome time staying 3 nights at your cottage in the city. The place was very clean and comfortable. Very close to the city, river and stadium. Highly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha S.

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

2nd Time Staying

I stayed before in this charming home, and I was excited to come back. That should be testament enough to this cottage. Highly suggest brunch at the A-Side Public House around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

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

Elegance on James

This property was so clean. It includes many original features of an older home in the most perfect ways. The master bedroom is comfortable. Kitchen is amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Austin Altenburg

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Hi, we're Austin & Elizabeth! We're excited to share our favorite places with you! During the day Austin works as part of a family business here in the Twin Cities, and Elizabeth works as a graphic designer. When we're not doing that, we love to travel, hike, and mountain bike. We've stayed at Airbnbs for years in many different places and have appreciated the local insights of the hosts, the accommodations, and the privacy. We hope we can provide you the same wonderful service we've received from others.

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