Hastings Cottage - Mississippi & St. Croix Rivers, Twin Cities

Looking for lodging in Hastings or near Prescott, Red Wing, and the St. Croix/Mississippi Rivers? Why stay in a hotel when you can book this 1890 Cottage in the heart of Hastings!? The location is within easy walking distance to the historic downtown and Mississippi River. It's also convenient to St. Paul, Minneapolis, and the many miles of renowned scenery in the river valleys. ****** 2022 News - NOW looking for a late-winter/spring rental (through mid-May) as we often provide for a few weeks to a few months this time of year for moving/transitions or work assignments. We will be happy to work with you. Please click on "Contact host" if you'd like more information. ****** >>>> No Pets No Smoking <<<< Built in 1890, and extensively remodeled more than 100 years later, the house has 1 BR on the ground floor (king bed), 2 BRs upstairs, and full bathrooms on both levels. It has plenty of space indoors and out for a small group, including a fully-equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, main floor laundry, front porch (with table and chairs), back patio, and an extra-large backyard. The location provides outstanding access to recreational and scenic attractions and is a great base from which to enjoy the rivers and many miles of exceptional trails. Need to stay in touch and entertained? We provide a WiFi connection, 140-channel cable TV (living room and main bedroom), a huge selection of DVDs, Netflix access, and many books. The house also features a classic 70s-era Yamaha stereo receiver with a connection for your portable and switchable speakers in both the living room and kitchen. Hastings is a historic river community with vibrant downtown businesses, classic cars on cruise nights (once a month in summer), and many other special community events. Local and nearby attractions include shopping and dining, the 1860 LuDuc Mansion/Estate (open for tours in season), Mississippi River parks, Vermillion Falls/Gorge Park, and many other cultural and recreational sites. Hastings is located ideally for access to the Twin Cities (30 minutes from the airport and the Mall of America) while also convenient to Minnesota’s most scenic rivers, including Lake Pepin and the bluff country to the southeast. Nearby river towns (in MN & WI) include Afton, Prescott , Welch, Red Wing, Lake City, Stockholm, Pepin, and more. *** UPDATE - Redevelopment and other improvements in downtown Hastings have continued to move forward and river-valley restaurants are open! Downtown Hastings and the bridge are located only blocks from the rental (see photos). *** In addition to outstanding boating, fishing, and swimming, nearby parks/attractions include Levee Park next to the bridge, Spring Lake Park Reserve (Schaar’s Bluff), Lock & Dam # 2 (and adjacent trails/parks), Carpenter Nature Center, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Freedom and Kinnickinnic State Parks (in WI), several golf courses, and countless other parks with abundant paved and hiking trails. In winter, there are many miles of cross-country ski trails and downhill skiing at Welch Village or Afton Alps, both within about 20 minutes. For touring ideas, look online for the Great River Road, including the Wine Tour, leading you to many nearby wineries and orchards. Contact us; we’ll be happy to provide more information! Search keywords: house, 2-story, backyard, historic, neighborhood, furnished rental