Title: Visit Shafer: 2026 Travel Guide for Shafer, Minnesota | Expedia.com [Hotels in Shafer](https://expedia.com/Shafer-Hotels.d3000443708.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Shafer](https://expedia.com/Shafer-Vacation-Rentals.d3000443708.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Shafer](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Shafer.d3000443708.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shafer Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Shafer.d3000443708.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Shafer, MN ## Travel Guide ## Visit Shafer Things to do - Shafer Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Shafer ![Hotel Crosby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29870000/29865200/29865173/938a5204_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Crosby 232 Main St N Stillwater MN $194 nightly $218 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Stillwater. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) Everything was fine Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=29865173&PinnedHotelID=29865173&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000443708) ![Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4000/3938/b3447ba8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn 4940 Highway 61 North White Bear Lake MN $106 nightly $114 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in White Bear Lake. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Everything was clean. Breakfast was excellent. The attached restaurant (Rudy's) was amazing. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=3938&PinnedHotelID=3938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000443708) ![Water Street Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1186500/1186457/cea479e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Water Street Inn 101 Water St South Stillwater MN $137 nightly $154 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stillwater. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8/10 Very Good! (970 reviews) Yes! 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(4 reviews) A balm for the spirit I sought out the Writers Cabin for some much needed solitude, reflection, and relaxation, and it could not have been more perfect. The cabin itself is comfortable and beautifully appointed, each thoughtful detail carefully considered--robes for guests, a reading light by the bed, olive oil and kosher ... Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Shafer-Hotels-The-Writers-Cabin-Saunahot-Tubriver-Access.h114769877.Hotel-Information) ![Romantic getaway! With gorgeous views from the Hot Tub!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38300000/38292100/38292088/180-024434a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Romantic getaway! With gorgeous views from the Hot Tub! Taylors Falls MN Stay at this apartment in Taylors Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lions Park and Taylors Falls Wayside Park are ... [](https://expedia.com/Taylors-Falls-Hotels-Romantic-Getaway-With-Gorgeous-Views-From-The-Hot-Tub.h38292088.Hotel-Information) ![Stillwater's Third Street Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144600/33144501/5f5ad537_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stillwater's Third Street Inn Stillwater MN Stay at this vacation home in Stillwater. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Ice Castle and Lowell Park are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (228 reviews) Angela was great host. The house was really lovely and clean. A great place to relax. Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Hotels-Stillwaters-3rd-Street-Inn.h33144501.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shafer](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000443708&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Discover the waterfalls in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Franconia-Sculpture-Park-Minnesota.d553248621532652176.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Shafer ![Minneapolis - St. Paul](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178287/054cf5a2-c6b7-42f2-a2b2-cde67e50be1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Minneapolis - St. Paul ![Scenic View of St. Croix River over the cliffs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183440/f34e4136-8e3e-489d-82a3-4459a6a4dd3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Taylors Falls ![Cascade Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047762/bb26bf39-a21c-478f-a7ea-249da89adb9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Osceola ![St. Croix River Kayaking. 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