Aurora Staples Inn, Stillwater, Minnesota
The Aurora Staples Inn bed and breakfast is located in historic Stillwater, Minnesota on the beautiful St. Croix River. This landmark home is a Queen Anne Victorian built by Isaac Staples in the 1890's for his daughter, Aurora. Her husband, Adolphus Hospes, was a Civil War veteran and survivor of the famous First Minnesota charge at Gettysburg.
Step back in time to the romantic Stillwater MN bed and breakfast get away you have always dreamed of. Take a tour of our magnificent rooms with whirlpool tubs and fireplaces and then make your reservations online. You will experience the inn as it looked in 1892 when Adolphus Hospes married Aurora Staples, and together with their family, lived in this beautiful Stillwater Victorian mansion.
The Aurora Staples Inn is located just three blocks from historic main street in Stillwater and is close to many antique shops, book stores, restaurants, riverfront park, and the historic lift bridge. Innkeepers Cathy and Jerry Helmberger look forward to your visit.
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The home is elegantly decorated to reflect the Victorian era. A spacious hall, showcase Victorian parlor, and book-filled study with a woodburning fireplace are open to our guests. A full 3-course breakfast is served in the formal dining room.
An open staircase leads to four guest rooms on the second floor. The original Carriage House has been renovated, and is now the fifth guest room. Rooms are air conditioned with whirlpools, fireplaces, and private baths. All are furnished with fine art and antiques.
Address and contact details

303 North Fourth Street
Stillwater
Minnesota
55082
USA
- (651) 351-1187 ( Telephone )
- 651) 351-9061 ( Fax )
- (800) 580-3092 ( Tollfree )
- Website
