A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Taylors Falls, within a 5-minute walk of Talyors Falls Public Library and Saint Croix River. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Interstate State Park and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Folsom House.
Taylors Falls Wayside Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
St Croix National Scenic Riverway - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
Getting around
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Skolhaugen Lounge - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
The Drive In Restaurant - 2 min walk
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Casey's General Store - 8 min walk
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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Scandinavian Retreat Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
Apr 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place. Everything is very comfy including the beds. Great location. The host was very responsive throughout the booking and checking in process.
Michelle B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Taylor S.
Jan 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay and convenient location. We were happy.
Taylor S.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Olivia W.
Jan 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place! Super cute and close to lots of attractions. Hosts were great communicating and providing a welcoming stay with clear instructions.
Olivia W.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Mike B.
Nov 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We only stayed one night and did not use the kitchen for cooking. Looked like it was properly stocked. The open floor plan at the front of the home was comfortable for visiting. Upstairs room/bathroom was very comfortable. Was able to walk to the downtown area and also visited the St. Croix Falls downtown across the river. Would
Mike B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristine W.
Nov 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We were in the area for work and didn't have much time to check out the area, but the location was great - very close to the charming Taylors Falls "downtown".
Kristine W.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane and Tom K.
Oct 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly and in a great location close to restaurants and a park.
Diane and Tom K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
CLAIRE S.
Oct 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Scandinavia Retreat is a lovely place for a weekend getaway.
CLAIRE S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Terese F.
Oct 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home. Very clean. Great location. Very quiet. One star taken off because the only shower is in the upstairs bathroom. This would not have been a problem except that 4 of us were getting ready for a wedding at the same time. Would recommend this house.
Terese F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dylan M.
Sep 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place, great location and amazing hosts!!!!
Dylan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
David F.
Sep 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay. The home is beautifully decorated and thoughtfully stocked— everything we could think of and more. Check-in and check-out were super easy (no long chore lists!). We loved the comfy beds and the outdoor seating area. Location was perfect— we walked to town and had a 5 minute drive to canoe. Do be aware of the big damage deposit hold on credit cards… but it was a seamless stay.
David F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
P D.
Aug 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
P D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann G.
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and owners are super accommodating.
Ann G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marcus T.
Aug 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Marcus T.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hollie A.
Aug 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was so clean and beautifully decorated. Thoughtful hosts and lovely community.
Hollie A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Jill L.
Jul 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jill L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Olivia R.
Jun 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in perfect location
Easy check-in, very comfortable stay. Loved being able to walk to restaurants and shops! Highly recommend!
Olivia R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul H.
Jun 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay for family wedding
Great use of space, tastefully done and very clean
Paul H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alison G.
Jun 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and comfortable. Open and airy. Would stay again.
Alison G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel F.
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Rachel F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary Beth H.
May 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Welcoming, comfortable, well appointed home. Excellent and timely communication from host. Highly recommend.
Mary Beth H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danielle P.
Apr 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Danielle P.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shannon K.
Feb 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
We just had a girls night and it was a great house. Very clean and close to lots of things to do.
Shannon K.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley B., Minneapolis, MN
Jan 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ski weekend at Trollhaugen
We recently had the pleasure of staying at the Scandinavian Retreat, and it was an absolutely delightful experience.
Ashley B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anna T.
Jan 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday getaway
We had a great time connecting and relaxing at Cory’s lovely home. Everything was top notch!
Anna T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda b.
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday trip
Was well decorated for holidays, & they took care of our all out needs !! .