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Scandinavian Retreat

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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At the heart of Taylors Falls, Scandinavian simplicity meets modern comfort in this fully updated home. Unwind with a morning coffee and book in the sunroom or connect on the large deck surrounded by lush greenery, plants, and a BBQ.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Scandinavian Retreat

A perfect getaway! The fully updated home features Scandinavian design and a one-of-a-kind spiral staircase! A truly cozy space - dim the lights & enjoy the ambiance. The sunroom is a perfect place to relax w/ a cup of coffee surrounded by plants & greenery. Taylors Falls offers great outdoor adventures like hiking in Interstate State Park, activities on the St. Croix River, and exploring the Franconia Sculpture Park, with the added bonus of good restaurants and beautiful landscapes!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Exterior
Romantic getaway! With gorgeous views from the Hot Tub!
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 102 reviews
$246 nightly
The price is $264
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Romantic getaway! With gorgeous views from the Hot Tub!

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 24-1022

About the neighborhood

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Taylors Falls, MN

What's nearby

  • Talyors Falls Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Saint Croix River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Interstate State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Folsom House - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St Croix National Scenic Riverway - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skolhaugen Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Drive In Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandinavian Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Scandinavian Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scandinavian Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Scandinavian Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Taylors Falls, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Talyors Falls Public Library and Saint Croix River. Interstate State Park and Folsom House are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Scandinavian Retreat Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and owners are super accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was so clean and beautifully decorated. Thoughtful hosts and lovely community.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

P D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Scandinavian Retreat was a wonderful place for a weekend getaway! It was clean, cute, well appointed and close to shopping. It also had a lovely patio that we enjoyed for evening socializing too.The host was very responsive when booking and responding to questions.We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in perfect location

Easy check-in, very comfortable stay. Loved being able to walk to restaurants and shops! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. Open and airy. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, cozy, and centrally located

We loved spending our girls trip here and couldn’t have asked for a better host, location, and place to stay. Everything was as advertised and more!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay for family wedding

Great use of space, tastefully done and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot in a nice town!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nicely Updated

Enjoyed the close proximity to town. The beds were comfy. So many little extras including dog treats for our dog! Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Welcoming, comfortable, well appointed home. Excellent and timely communication from host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday trip

Was well decorated for holidays, & they took care of our all out needs !! .
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski weekend at Trollhaugen

We recently had the pleasure of staying at the Scandinavian Retreat, and it was an absolutely delightful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday getaway

We had a great time connecting and relaxing at Cory’s lovely home. Everything was top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

We just had a girls night and it was a great house. Very clean and close to lots of things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Air conditioning was not that good. Very hot weekend and could not keep up. Location was good. House conditions were good. Host was very responsive to issues that arose. Spiral staircase was intimidating. Overall, it was a good weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

To celebrate my 60th birthday my 2 adults girls and I were looking for a place close to the Twin Cities, but with fun things to do. This place fit our needs very well. It's cute, clean, and near many area attractions (too many to fit into our short stay).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

Our stay was amazing…hosts thought of all the little things. Great location. Checkin was easy. Cory was very easy to communicate with and offered suggestions of things to do. Very comfortable beds and overall great experience for our girls get away!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

hannah n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Fall Weekend Getaway!

We came here for a bachelorette party weekend and had a great time! Right in the heart of taylor’s falls - we were able to hike, eat good food, and catch a boat cruise in stillwater! Cory was an amazing host and was responsive to all our questions. Home was clean and provided all the things we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

krisdock55

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem!

Beautiful home! It has everything you need while still maintaining a decluttered, warm hygge vibe. Walkable to downtown TF! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place. Very Clean

Stayed during our daughters wedding. They even left a gift for her. Top Notch People!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

The house was nice and clean. Good location to Taylor’s Falls, walking distance to shops and Shooneys. Had a couple issues but Cory responded right away. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Taylors Falls Getaway

My family and I travelled to Taylors Falls for a quick getaway. I fell in love with this listing online. They were very prompt with communication, and even put a baby gate up because I was traveling with small children. It’s a beautiful place and I definitely recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girlfriend’s Week

My friend and I booked the Scandinavian Retreat for our girlfriend get-away week, and we couldn’t have been more pleased. The house is welcoming, the decor is peaceful and set up in a way that encourages relaxation as well as communication. At the end of the day, my friend and I enjoyed having our own space for privacy at night. The hosts were welcoming and helpful, and check-in was very easy. We highly recommend this location, and our hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Taylors Falls

The house was very cute. The owners thought of everything. There were amenitiies all over the house. The lanai was a special treat. Very relaxing to sit there and have morning coffee. The house was very, very clean, and the kitchen was supplied with all kinds of utensils and dinnerware. Coffee was even supplied! We had a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Family Getaway in Taylors Falls!

We had a wonderful stay at the Scandinavian Retreat over Thanksgiving weekend. It was the perfect start to the holiday season, made even more special by the village parade that began right in front of the house! We enjoyed walking just a few blocks to the festivities, where we admired the beautiful lights, bonfires, and historic homes illuminated for the occasion. The house itself was cozy and welcoming, equipped with everything we needed and many thoughtful extras. There were plenty of dishes and cooking supplies, along with additions like avocado and coconut oils, seasonings, condiments, and handy supplies such as baggies and foil. The soaps, lotions, and extra toiletries were a lovely touch as well. Our son especially loved having his own space up the spiral staircase. We would absolutely book this lovely home again. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024