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Reviews of Marine On St Croix Retreat, Unit 1

Marine On St Croix Retreat, Unit 1
Marine On Saint Croi, MN

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect spot for me!
The hosts are amazing & their little place is too. Great location, quiet, a perfect spot for what I needed for a week. The place was clean, well furnished (cute too!), many comforts of home. I needed a couple of things during my stay and the owner resolved them within a few minutes. I would recommend this to friends, family, anyone looking for a cozy little spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan S. O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
Convenient and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Business Stay
Stayed here once before and came back for a short business stay while I was working in the area. Location is again great and close to a fair bit of attractions in the area. Internet is still on the slow side, so for work it wasn’t the best. But, that’s totally fine! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a convenient place to stay in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet, safe, easy!
David is a wonderful host that’s there if you need him but doesn’t feel the need to be involved with more than you require. We loved getting to check in to such a nice, calm, safe, and clean space for almost 7 weeks! We will be back and we will be sending others their way!
Stayed 54 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger W.

Liked: Cleanliness
VRBO on marine on st. Croix
Enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable. Saw deer all over. Owners were very accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Appreciate that all was ready.
Very comfortable and convenient to my family and yet easy to step away and not be under foot. Glad to have the refrigerator as the turkey stayed there until Thanksgiving day. Looking forward to my next visit in a couple weeks.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple, cozy, clean
I enjoyed staying here and would gladly stay here again! Very grateful to David and Robin for their hospitality and thoughtful amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a pleasure
My mom and I love staying here when visiting family. ❤️ Marine is the best.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah L., Mesa, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute!
Really cute place and great location. Easy to get to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic building modernized
Beds were little to from for our liking
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet restful location
Easy to find and close to many beautiful hikes, shopping, as well as friends. Very quiet and walking distance to some excellent walleye at Brookside
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Barbara V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Renter beware~stay away from this property.
The property is dated, dirty, and not representative of the pictures on VRBO. Aside from a place to sleep, the space in uncomfortable, the bathroom was dirty, and the shower was like a power-washer~~had to strategically move in fear of losing a nip. My husband and I also came home with bites from all over our bodies, I can't confirm bedbugs, but it was from the bed. The TV did not work, and the wifi was horrible. The only thing that this place has to offer is the cute little town, Marine on the St. Croix. We spent way to much for three nights, which was a rip-off, I asked the owner for a small refund, and they will not respond. My family told me I could never choose a location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good overall
Very clean & quiet. I stayed during a few very cold winter days/nights & electric baseboard heat struggled to keep cozy warm temp inside unit. Property manager very responsive & accommodating. Very cool historic General Store with home style bread bakery. The town has a 100+ year old horn/siren that can go off in middle of night, which can be startling. Would be a fun place during summer months to take in more of the town & surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great HOSTS
Very quiet space lots of light comfortable beds
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Michael P.

Extremely cozy place in a convenient location.
Very conveniently located to get easy access to different points of interest of State Parks and NPS St. Croix Scenic River. Building smells a little smokey at times, but individual unit has no smell and is pretty cozy for travel or work.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place! It was perfect for our girls weekend!
Clean, super cute and cozy weekend getaway in a perfect location. Owners were great to work with and everything went really smooth.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emmy S., Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfortable.
Great location to avoid the crowds but still close to a lot of things. Had fun getting ice cream and pizza by walking across the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Melissa B.

Cute and greatLocation. Very private.
Easy to rent, owners accessible when we had an issue with WiFi.

10/10 Excellent

shanna h.

Cute and Quaint
A perfect place for my cousin and I to stay while visiting family in Taylor’s Falls. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy spot in a great location
My daughter and I stayed here for a week to be close to a camp she was attending. The place was perfect for us - it was very clean, cozy, across the street from cute shops (we loved the ice cream shop), and the internet worked well so I was able to work all week. The hosts were very responsive to our questions/requests. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Vicky S., Dane, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as expected
Worked well for a girls weekend when we did I not want to stay right in Stillwater. Right between Stillwater and the state parks we wanted visit, so perfect location. Beautiful winery just a couple miles north. Walking distance to a nice bar and grill and a coffee shop. Property could use a bit of outside work, many weeks and long grass. And a musty smell in the hallway leading from the back lot, very bad on hot day. But inside the apartment was well kept and clean. Overall what we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Merlin B.

Marine on St Croix
We appreciated the location of this property within the larger St Croix river area. It was a great place to start adventures in Stillwater, William O'Brien State Park, Osceloa WI, and Taylors Falls MN.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This unit, #1, was perfect for our girls weekend!
The property rental process was very easy and went smoothly. The owners, David and Robin, communicated frequently with us and were great to deal with. We would definitely recommend unit #1 at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron T., Maple Grove, MN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
I spent a week at the School House property, and it was an ideal spot to base for exploring the St. Croix River area. The property was clean and had everything I needed. You can walk to everything in Marine on St. Croix. (I especially liked the General Store!). Stillwater is just 10 minutes away, and two state parkes are just a short drive up Hwy 95.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica D., Key West, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Minnesota Retreat
Great property perfect if you want to visit Scandia, Marine, Stillwater. This was our second stay snd we will return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marine visit
We enjoyed our stay. The front patio is very uneven, tripping hazard. The patio needs to be blown off of debris. The first step in the front is loose. To walk from the rear parking area the hallway is terribly musty smelling. We enjoyed seeing the deer and bunnies!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
I went in the off-season for a writing retreat. The place was perfect, the internet access Zoom capable, and the local general store staff bent over backward to be helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always love our stay
My mom and I stay here when we visit my brother and his family in Marine and ALWAYS enjoy our stay ❤️ Great location to the General Store, the park and Brookside when they’re open. The personal touches they do to make you feel at home are super thoughtful too!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute clean place
Great place right in town that I used as a base for a weekend of hiking. Close to William O Brien, Interstate, and Wild River state parks. Owners were very accommodating. Will stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is awesome!
I absolutely loved this spot!

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique, picturesque village
I can’t recommend Marine on St. Croix highly enough. Visited from Boston and reminded us of Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, but with Minnesota flair and history. Condo basic but met all our needs. Very clean and convenient. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Taylor S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
I enjoyed staying here but wouldn’t come back do to the lady bug infestation and poor WiFi connection and well water. My friend and I stayed here to watch a conference and experienced a lot of buffering due to the poor WiFi connection. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Angie J.

Cute town
We enjoyed staying in this adorable town off the beaten path for the weekend. The property was great for our needs and super close to the cute little downtown. Definitely an older property, reminded me of an apartment I had in St. Paul in my early 20's so that was kind of neat. Hosts were very nice and accommodating. The floors really could use an upgrade. Early March and there were quite a few ladybugs that had taken up residence but other than that, would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Mandan, ND

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Retreat
The School House Apartment was really quiet, had great water pressure with plenty of hot water, and firm beds. The kitchen was functional, but a little tired. The humidity has been hard on the wood finishes, what you’d expect from an older MN summer home. We appreciated the shampoo/conditioner and hair dryer provided. Coffee and a hodgepodge of grocery we’re also provided. Some tea bags would have been a nice addition. Kitchen could also use salt and pepper shakers and tongs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martha H., hamiltonshome@gmail.com

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for a home base to explore Twin Cities & Stillwater
My husband and I had never been to Minnesota and originally had planned to stay in Stillwater. It was rather expensive since Lumberjack Days was in full swing. Instead I found this apartment in nearby Marine on St. Croix. What a charming little town! I enjoyed shopping at general store and we had a great meal at Brookside Bar & Grill. It was also easy access to Stillwater (which is also charming) and the Twin Cities. David, our host, made sure we had everything we needed. We learned what Minnesota Nice meant. We would definitely recommend the place. My only suggestion would be to add ottomans for the living room chairs to be more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for four nights while visiting friends in Marine on St Croix. The property is centrally located - two minutes from the General Store and the very friends Brookside Inn. It has its own private entrance and very convenient parking - the arrival instructions were perfect. Inside the property is clean and well equipped with modern furniture and though still has a rustic atmosphere being situated in a 19th Century schoolhouse. All necessary amenities are provided. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Monica D., Key West, FL

Incredible stay in Marine
Great! We stayed over the Holidays, wonderful holiday touches inside and outside. David met us at check in, we enjoyed our stay. Definitely will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Fun area to explore!
Accommodations were great! Communications with the owner very helpful and timely. Would stay again - beautiful area. Great food within walking distance. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Suzanne R., Harrison Township

Perfect Space for 2 ladies
Safe, comfortable neighborhood with a nice bar and grill within walking distance. We were visiting friends in Stillwater, which was just a short drive each day. We also enjoyed hiking at WIlliam O'Brien State Park. The amenities in the apartment were above and beyond! Thanks to our hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

very relaxing
Very nice place to stay. Nice bar and restaurant across the road! Would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Rick N.

Great spot for us to bike and explore the area
Very well done awesome location and owners were super accommodating!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carry M.

Perfect!
My daughter and I were in town for a few days for my sons wedding and this place was cute, clean and the perfect size!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Philip K.

The confortable beds deserve special notice.
The unit was clean, comfortable and well suited to our needs. We would happily reserve them again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Erin G., Eagan

Quaint apartment- so many added touches!
Perfectly located to adorable town of marine st.croix and surrounding state parks. Clean, fully stocked kitchen, special added touches (coffee/creamer, fresh fruit, canned goods and frozen pizza). Easy to locate and a breeze to check in/out. We will definitely stay here again and spread the word!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

clean and quiet
The accommodations were very clean, cute and well supplied. Close to quaint little town of Marine which was amazingly fun to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

Tim N.

Comfy place in comfy little town
Great little place in Marine. Perfectly located near the center of the small town and just a few minutes from Stillwater. The apartment was clean and tidy and very cozy. The owners even left a nice bottle of wine. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Carlyn L.

Lovely place to stay with great owners!!
David and Robin went above and beyond to help me and my husband out during our stay. Especially since I "lost my way" and ended up almost stranded not being able to get ahold of my husband. Would definitely recommend them to friends and family and stay there again. I appreciate everything they did for us while we were there!!! They treated us like family. Great people!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016