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Hidden Northfield Cottage

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A house with a front yard featuring a mulched garden bed with pink flowers and green foliage.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a small table.
An outdoor seating area with a brick patio, metal chairs, and a rocking chair.
A sofa with a patterned pillow and a textured throw blanket.
A two-story house with a front porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and large trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 4 guests, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It welcomes pets, making it a great choice for families. St. Olaf College and Skoglund Athletic Center offer a variety of activities to explore in the area.

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.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near St. Olaf College
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Northfield, MN
  • Place, St. Olaf College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Carleton College
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Northfield Historical Society
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Hidden Northfield Cottage

About this space
A private, peaceful space 2 blocks from St. Olaf College and less than 1 mile from downtown and Carleton College.
Our location is convenient, cozy and unique being an old ginseng farm, the duplex has a rural feel and is tucked away from the street.

Enjoy a patio space to grill at while soaking in the outdoors. We have a fully equipped kitchen, but the Ole Store, a Northfield favorite, is just down the block.
Dogs are allowed when added on the reservation and pet fee has been paid for.
The space
Best suited for adults or families with older children but all ages of children are welcome. (Adults must be 25 or older to book.) You know best what works for your family!

The only bathroom is on the first floor and the bedrooms are upstairs.
Guest access
You have access to parking and lawn, separate basement laundry, and a patio.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3843442vb
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

About the area

Northfield

Northfield is home to this holiday home. Northfield Arts Guild and Northfield Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include First U.S. Post Office Mural and Faribault Woolen Mill. The Labyrinth and Rice County Fair Grounds are also worth visiting.
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Map
Northfield, MN

What's nearby

  • St. Olaf College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Skoglund Athletic Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carleton College - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Northfield Historical Society - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Northfield Arts Guild - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pause - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Cage - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Northfield Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Hidden Northfield Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Northfield Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Northfield Cottage located?

Situated in Northfield, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of St. Olaf College, Carleton College and First U.S. Post Office Mural. Northfield Arts Guild and Northfield Historical Society are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is delightful and set up incredibly well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect Northfield location for a St. Olaf family. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very cute, nice bathroom, nice coffee set up
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Amazing, attentive hosts, immediate response to all inquiries The beds are comfortable, everything we needed at our fingertips Perfect!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely experience. The house was secluded with an abundance of nature around it. The AC worked great for being in the middle of a heat wave and kept everyone cool. Check-in and out was a breeze and the host added a lot of nice touches around the property to make us feel comfortable. Conveniently located within walking distance of a park, St. Olaf’s college, and the downtown in Northfield.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at The cottage-we appreciate its location in Northfield and the fact that it is tucked behind the main road and is quite peaceful-parking is easy as is check in/check out. Very responsive host. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in a great area

We stayed here with family over a weekend while in town for a wedding, and had a great experience! The property & neighborhood were quiet and beautiful. The home had everything we needed! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend trip

Great location, great property!! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cottage

This place is great! Super clean and cozy. Perfect quiet location. Wish I’d found it earlier!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Cottage was perfect for our family while visiting our Ole! The house is cute, welcoming and had everything we needed including great tea and a whistling teapot! Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Traveled for Work

This was a great little cottage for myself and co-worker while we were in town for a work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2024
Hi Kelly, we wonder if you might have given us a 1star review by mistake so we wanted to check in. We enjoyed hosting you and if there was a problem with your stay we would love to learn how we could improve in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and quiet

Very comfortable stay while visiting Carleton, everything easy. Bonus that there were no heavy scents used for cleaning (I am sensitive to fragrance). Glad we stayed here and hope to visit again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet location and cute little place within a few minutes drive of St Olaf. I stayed here during move out with my son. Unfortunately it rained quite a bit so we couldn't enjoy the yard and the patio. Would love to stay again if I can work out the dates.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

This place sure had the cozy vibe going on! Very cute and comfortable little cottage. I felt it had everything we needed for a quick girls weekend in the adorable Northfield town! I even tried some of the sweet tea from Jerusalem (what a fun unexpected treat)!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love the closed off cozy feel of the property. The house was spotless and there is an amazing couch! Our host helped find a place for our dog to stay while we spent the day on the Carleton campus with our daughter. Sammy (dog) and I spent many enjoyable days going to the Dundas dog park and hiking in the Nerstrand Big woods park.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy hidewaya

We enjoyed the cozy atmosphere the house provided. Also a happy surprise that was unmentioned in the listing was the basket of old books and toys in the basement, our boys loved curling up on the couch in the little downtime we had to read Dr. Seuss books.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All perfect. Just want to alert owners that the barbecue propane (?) seemed to be escaping/leaking. Also there seems to be a bug problem at the window in the smaller bedroom.Loved our stay, tho!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stylish jewel box

The Hidden Cottage is so tastefully decorated and thoughtfully appointed, and an ideal location from which to visit our daughter during St Olaf’s Christmasfest. I will definitely hope to stay again at this charming cottage duplex unit. The property is compact, with very steep stairs to the two bedrooms. Something to know, as the stairs were a bit of a worry with my 85 year old father who stayed with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little cottage

This was a delightful little cottage, true to description. I don’t think anyone was staying in the other side of the duplex when we were there so that wasn’t an issue. It is within walking distance of St Olaf and the Ole Store Resturant and Brick Oven Bakery were both walkable and recommended! Lots of birding just outside on the patio. Really appreciated that we could stream our accounts on the TV. Appreciated the coffee and tea selection. Laundry was appreciated! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was wonderful. Very nicely decorated, clean, well equipped. Cute outdoor space as well! Just added information for those that need it- the stairs are steep, the mattress is very firm, and while the shower stall is smaller, it is quite comfortable to use. It’s in a lovely neighborhood, great for walking. Within 5 minutes of downtown. Try Little Joy coffee if you are downtown- great options!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful time! Beautiful property and neighborhood! Cozy and comfortable had everything we needed to enjoy our stay! Thank you for a wonderful visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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