Cottage in the Alley

05/07/2026

Stillwater is full of great history! Plan a visit to the Washington County History Center.

05/06/2026

No better place to be on a beautiful spring day! Book a stay with us.

04/16/2026

Have a conference in town? Make it a memorable event by staying at the cottage!

Host in scenic, charming Stillwater, Minnesota, where riverside meetings feel like a retreat.

04/13/2026

Come explore all that Stillwater has to offer. See you soon!
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Stillwater, Minnesota, is the perfect spring and summer getaway, with relaxing river views, cool breweries, and an annual lumberjack festival.

04/11/2026

Did someone say cheese?

Happy Cheese Fondue Day! 🎉🧀

What better way to celebrate than with the real thing?
Our fondue dinner is happening tonight at Lowell Inn. Come dip in!

Visit the menu 👉 lowellinn.com
Reserve your table 📞 (651) 439-1100

04/08/2026

What a fabulous way to explore the amazing food scene in Stillwater, a great add to a stay at the cottage!

Why Stillwater? 🤍

Okay but really… have you ever just walked around downtown Stillwater and thought, “wait… this place is SO cute?”

There’s just something about it — the river, the charm, the little hidden spots, the patios in the summer… it feels like a mini getaway without actually going anywhere.

And don’t EVEN get us started on the food.

We’ve always felt like Stillwater deserves to be experienced, not just visited — and that’s kind of how this whole idea started...

We can’t wait to show you our favorite places, the ones you might walk right past without even realizing how good they are.

Trust us… it’s going to be so fun 🍽️✨

04/08/2026

So many great ways to stay active in our cute little river town!

Getting outside and moving is important for maintaining our mental and physical health. And it’s even better when it’s with people in a community. From half marathons to 5Ks, Stillwater, MN has a variety of races of varying difficulties that take place throughout the year. If you enjoy biking or...

04/08/2026

The cutest park ever!

🧸Teddy Bear Park is Opening Early🧸

Teddy Bear Park is opening for the season this Friday, April 3! The park's admission is free and open to the public from 8 AM - 8 PM daily, with parking available across the street.

Please note: If we experience accumulating snow in the near future the park will be closed temporarily. Follow along on social media or visit www.stillwatermn.gov for the most updated information regarding seasonal openings.

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

We LOVE pizza ❤️

Introducing Pizza Night at Melt 🍕

A chef-led, hands-on pizza dinner experience featuring our award-winning pizza in our upstairs event space.

Watch live New York–style demos, build your own 12” pizza, and enjoy a shared dinner together. Limited to just 10 guests each month.

Reserve your today by calling in or visiting our online store: https://tinyurl.com/mr2zkvkm