Charming 1920's cottage in Afton up on bluff, river views! Swim, hike, explore!

Originally built in the 1920s - lots of history. Perfect for outdoors, explorers, creative, romantic. King and double beds, very homey and cozy wooded lot past farms, down a long gravel drive. Fall in love with the St Croix River area and enjoy the magic it has to offer. The closest towns are Afton and Prescott approximately 14 = 20 minutes away. This cottage is river front but there is no river access. It is high up on the limestone bluffs with views of river below. Access to river is possible at one of the many amazing beaches and Afton State Park a stones throw away.

30 minutes from shopping, but you will feel like you are miles and mile away from it all - no need for 2-4 hour drives "up north". You’re just minutes from Afton State Park and all it offers! Multiple beaches and two small towns (Afton & Prescott) within 15 minute drive: Lake St Croix, Prescott City Beach, and Point Douglas Beach.

Year round proximity: Many quaint river towns to explore such as Ice cream in Afton, Hudson for its restaurants and riverfront vibe. . Antiques in Stillwater and Osceola. Prescott for beaches and scenic drives in Wisconsin. If you're up for it take a drive to Wabasha and visit the Eagle Center. Drive is spectacular! Before returning have dinner on Lake Pepin.

Quick drives: See the moon rise in Hudson, it is amazing! Do this after a night out to dinner at San Pedro’s restaurant…. If antiques and boutiques are your thing hop over to Stillwater. Grab a picnic at the Co-op and eat by the riverfront. Up for even more adventure rent an electric bike there and cross over the new pedestrian bridge that leads to Osceola…. Riverfalls is 30 minutes away and there you can rent Kayaks and go down the Kinni a trout stream that runs into the St Croix.

Afton State Park is 5 minutes away for 1400+ acres of hiking with its miles of trails and a public beach and St Croix Bluffs is around 10 minutes away. For a longer drive you have even more options:, William O'brien, the cliffs of Interstate, Willow River waterfall, the sand bars and river of Kinnikinnick.

After one of these come back to a quaint cottage built in the 1920’s and listen to the sounds of nature or have a bon fire in the Chiminea.

In winter you have snowshoeing, downhill skiing, cross country skiing.

In autumn: berry picking, orchard, pumpkins, leaves.

In summer St Mary's point Riverfront Park with its gorgeous beach or the Historic Docks in Afton at Windmill Marina just to see the boats and take in the activity on the river.

In spring hear the birds as the spring migration takes place!

In Winter ski Afton Alps and Snow shoe Afton State Park. Beautiful trails with views of the river!

Please review all photos carefully to make sure accommodations are a good fit. I want everyone to come and have a wonderful time.

A few considerations: In WINTER a good vehicle with AWD or 4x4 is ESSENTIAL as the driveway can get long and ICY.
The BATHROOM is small so if there are 4 guests you will only have one bathroom at your disposal. Keep in mind It is an old fashioned 3/4 bathroom.
Also NOTE: that the STEPS in the photo with the a green handrail are steps to the cottage entrance. They are lovely historic limestone steps that are uneven and a bit long. Although charming and quaint it may not appeal to all. Please consider other stays if you feel that you struggle with balance and or vision issues and access would be a problem. If you want to be very close to everything and not drive to surrounding attractions this may not be the place for you. The St Croix River area is incredibly beautiful with attractions near by car but that may not be what you are looking for. Something to consider as you plan your perfect relaxing getaway. Even though you are 20 minutes from a mall and 35 from the airport this feels like the WILDERNESS.