Neat, tidy, and historic. The home was inviting, clean, and exceeded expectations. We loved the stories of how Florence’s house came to be. The kitchen was well appointed, with just about everything a person would need. We cooked a few of our meals, enjoyed coffee in the morning, explored the neighborhood, and felt perfectly safe in our new surroundings. During our stay, we slept soundly. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. Sometimes it’s difficult to sleep in a new space. We did not have that problem I am happy to say! Florence House is close to downtown, restaurants, shopping, and different sites and is conveniently located. I would definitely recommend Florence House for those who are interested in homeyness, comfort, and a place to make new memories. I especially appreciated the air conditioning as it was rather hot and humid while we were there.

Enjoyed our stay in this clean, comfortable, and very charming home. The home is furnished with interesting artwork and good books. It’s artistically designed and has an inviting vibe. Highly recommend staying there!

When my son’s home renovation slowed due to supply and labor issues, we were left with a young family almost homeless. Finding such a compassionate VRBO owner who immediately helped was simply a miracle. The home fit them to a T and 10 days later they moved in to their own home- still a work in progress but ready for occupancy! Stillwater is a unique special place and so are people like Melanie!

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Great stat, great memories!

The house is wonderful, with a warm, inviting atmosphere. It was an easy walk to downtown. We enjoyed our stay very much. Thanks, Melanie!

Outstanding Love this house. It was like going home to grandma's house. Very warm and cozy. And we had our own private art display. Hope to visit again!!

Melanie keeps this very charming and comfortable home spotlessly clean and well prepared for guests. We had a very relaxing and comfortable time, time well spent.

This property was everything we hoped for. Quiet, clean, well equipped, quaint, located away from downtown traffic but close enough to DT to be very convenient. Melanie was a perfect host before, during and after! Hopefully we can stay there again!

We found the host extremely accommodating. The house is lovely and well kept. She has many pieces of art as well as anything we needed to cook meals. We also loved the quietness of the neighborhood.

We had 2 couples stay for three nights. We enjoyed the VRBO and Stillwater. What a great experience all around!! A great place to stay.

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Great location near Main Street in Stillwater! We were in town for a wedding and this was the perfect place to stay in town but away from the busy. The kitchen is well stocked with the essentials. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of towels. Everything was clean and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!

We enjoyed the seating areas to talk & catch up. There was a lot of cool art to look at too! We all enjoyed the labyrinth outside. Great location!

This place is amazing. We loved it and wish we would have had more time to enjoy it. Owner is amazing to work with. My family has stayed at many places and this one ranks at the top. Great place for a family or friends getaway.

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was beautiful and exceeded our expectations

What a beautiful home to rent with great vibes! The house stays true to the charm of its age while providing modern conveniences and appliances. The owner is super friendly and easy to work with. Downtown is only a mile away. We walked several times during our stay. We had a fantastic experience!

The property is an old farmhouse updated in the style it deserves . . . original. It is very inviting and comfortable and the location was great. A great walk to downtown Stillwater. A wonderful host, too!

We had a great girls weekend! The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. We appreciated the fire pit and the central location.

A shorter trip, but we knew we enjoyed the property from last time and it was kept up the same and matches pictures. Clean. Would definitely stay again!

We rented for a sisters get together. Lovely home. Clean, Comfortable, artistic, with all the amenities. The host was easy to communicate with. We loved it!

The process was effortless and Melanie was very helpful and returned my texts right away. The house brought happiness and togetherness to our family. We had a family reunion for christmas which we hosted a dinner for the family. It went great and the house was perfect. We want to come back in the summer to be able to enjoy the house and town in the warmth.Thabk you MelanieHappy new year

The process was effortless and Melanie was very helpful and returned my texts right away. The house brought happiness and togetherness to our family. We had a family reunion for christmas which we hosted a dinner for the family. It went great and the house was perfect. We want to come back in the summer to be able to enjoy the house and town in the warmth. Thabk you Melanie Happy new year

Perfect place for a girl’s stay! Very quaint, clean, and comfortable. Everything we needed was there. I would go back and recommend it if you’re looking for a nice, quiet place near downtown Stillwater!

You will enjoy your stay here if you like an older home with lots of character, beautifully decorated with Peruvian textiles and natural colors, comfortable beds, great climate control (heating this time of year,) a well-equipped kitchen, easy access to the outdoors, a friendly, quiet, walkable neighborhood with tree-lined streets, a labyrinth (!) to try and an easy-to- communicate-with host! We came for a week-long stay to visit our daughter and her husband (in their small, nearby apartment) -- and to meet our newborn grandchild! We were able to cook several good meals in Melanie's kitchen to bring over to the new parents. And they came over one afternoon for a delicious lunch of premade salads, soup and sandwiches from Stillwater's River Market Community Co-op. The baby slept soundly on a blanket on the floor:))We also had time to enjoy short visits to Valley Booksellers and the River Market Co-op at the north end of Main Street, as well as a couple of antique stores. It was chilly out, but with a bit of sunshine and the bracing October air, we enjoyed the expansive park and walkways along the awe-inspiring St. Croix River. Having time to cuddle and get to know our new (and first!) grandchild each day, support the new parents (while not overwhelming the them with hosting duties,) allowed us to treasure every minute of our time together as family. Thanks, Melanie, for sharing your lovely home.

You will enjoy your stay here if you like an older home with lots of character, beautifully decorated with Peruvian textiles and natural colors, comfortable beds, great climate control (heating this time of year,) a well-equipped kitchen, easy access to the outdoors, a friendly, quiet, walkable neighborhood with tree-lined streets, a labyrinth (!) to try and an easy-to- communicate-with host! We came for a week-long stay to visit our daughter and her husband (in their small, nearby apartment) -- and to meet our newborn grandchild! We were able to cook several good meals in Melanie's kitchen to bring over to the new parents. And they came over one afternoon for a delicious lunch of premade salads, soup and sandwiches from Stillwater's River Market Community Co-op. The baby slept soundly on a blanket on the floor:)) We also had time to enjoy short visits to Valley Booksellers and the River Market Co-op at the north end of Main Street, as well as a couple of antique stores. It was chilly out, but with a bit of sunshine and the bracing October air, we enjoyed the expansive park and walkways along the awe-inspiring St. Croix River. Having time to cuddle and get to know our new (and first!) grandchild each day, support the new parents (while not overwhelming the them with hosting duties,) allowed us to treasure every minute of our time together as family. Thanks, Melanie, for sharing your lovely home.

We spent 4 nights in Melanie’s property for a sisters’ trip and loved it! It is a beautifully restored old home that has a warm, welcoming feel. We love the history and the variety of local art in the house. It had everything we needed and was in a great location for walking and biking around Stillwater. Melanie was so helpful and flexible, and we can’t wait to stay again. Definitely recommend!

Wonderful house and neighborhood. Melanie could not have been any nicer, responsive and proactive.

This felt like home the moment we walked in! Everything we needed was there, and the location was perfect! The decorating was wonderfully eclectic and the personal history touches were wonderful.

Adorable well kept older home with all the charm of grandmothers place, yet updated with everything we need for comfort and efficiency. Plenty of room for whatever you might want to do, but sitting on the porch overlooking the beautiful landscaping is a favorite for our annual girlfriend trip. Away from the hustle of downtown, yet minutes away. The home is kept very clean. The yard is a delightful place to sit and look at the gorgeous plants, huge hostas, perfect for birdwatching as well. Just a wonderful place!

My two sisters and I stayed here with our mother for a long weekend. The main floor bedroom and bathroom was perfect for our mother. It was perfect for what we had in mind. Downtown Stillwater was close and the house was so comfortable. It made it easy for us to be able to enjoy each other’s company. We had a nice meal on the picnic table in the backyard. We plan on spending more time here. Thank you!

My two sisters and I stayed here with our mother for a long weekend. The main floor bedroom and bathroom was perfect for our mother. It was perfect for what we had in mind. Downtown Stillwater was close and the house was so comfortable. It made it easy for us to be able to enjoy each other’s company. We had a nice meal on the picnic table in the backyard. We plan on spending more time here. Thank you!