Title: Historic Home By Carleton College; Perfect for Visiting Families & Faculty Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Home By Carleton College; Perfect for Visiting Families & Faculty ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102721000/102720942/8bf66280.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102721000/102720942/0f0b8c42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102721000/102720942/8f4b03cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102721000/102720942/w5519h4184x0y0-51775073.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102721000/102720942/8ab43d46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nourse Cottage, rich in local history, offers a peaceful retreat with the ideal location for activities at Carleton College or St. Olaf College. Unwind on the screened-in front porch with your morning coffee or evening cocktail and enjoy original artwork throughout this cozy home. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Home By Carleton College; Perfect for Visiting Families & Faculty Rich in local history, this brightly-renovated 3-bedroom/2-bath gem sits on the edge of Carleton College campus. Built in 1881 and formerly the home of original Carleton benefactors Allen and Mary Nourse, the Cottage has all the comforts of a weekend getaway with the ideal location for activities at Carleton Collage, St. Olaf Collage or the vibrant Northfield community. Sip your morning coffee or your evening cocktail on the lovely screened-in front porch. Inside, the airy living room offers reading nooks, a cozy electric fireplace and a large smart television. The sunny breakfast table is perfect for the mornings or spreading out your laptop. The living room opens to a sophisticated dining area and around the corner to a fully-equipped kitchen with full-sized refrigerator, stove and dishwasher. There are plenty of dishes, glasses and cooking equipment to whip up a quick breakfast or serve a celebratory dinner. The first floor also offers a bright bedroom with a queen bed, large closet and an adjoining recently renovated full bath with shower. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, each with a double bed, as well as a second bath with shower and tub. All of the bedrooms are generously sized; the home comfortably sleep 6 people. Original hardwood floors, crown moulding and large windows flow throughout the house making it bright and welcoming all year round. Downstairs offers a finished basement with laundry facilities and a groovy ‘70s game table. Out back, bright red Adirondack chairs invite you to sit under the massive elm tree amongst the flowers and herbs. One reserved parking space is in the back; additional street parking is available in front. Please note that we have an exterior camera on the front porch to monitor the exterior of our home for security purposes. Filled with original artwork and thoughtful touches, this peaceful home is one block from Carleton’s Skinner Chapel and the Weitz Center, making it an ideal location for graduation, parents’ weekend, campus performances and visiting educators. St. Olaf’s beautiful campus is 1 mile drive away. The vibrant Northfield downtown with all of its cafes, restaurants and shops is a 5 minute walk. The entrance to Carleton’s stunning 880-acre Cowling Arboretum is four blocks down the street. You could easily go days staying at Nourse Cottage just walking or biking to your destinations without ever needing your car. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 2,300 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### 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 ### Rules Any gatherings of more than 10 people require advance approval. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Gatherings of more than 6 must be pre-approved. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Gatherings of more than 6 must be pre-approved. Long-term renters welcome 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.45525,-93.15202&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kpjnGbwpwP%3FS%3FW%3FU%3FU%40U%40S%40W%40S%40UBU%40U%40UBUBSBUBUBSBSDUDSBUDQDUDSFSDSFSDSFQFSFQFQFSFQHQHQFQHOHQHQHOHOHOJOHOJOHOJKJOJMJOLKJKJMJKLMJKLKLKJILKLILGLKLGLINILELILGNELGNELENELENCNCLENCNCNALCNANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNDLBNBLDNDNDLDNFLDLFLHNDLHLHLFLJLFLHLJLHJJLJJJLLJJLLJJJLJLJLJNJJHNJNJNHNHNHNJNFPHPHNHPFPHPFPFRFPHPDRFRFPDRDRFRDRDTDPBTDRDTBRBRBTBTBRBT%40VBR%40T%40T%40R%40V%40R%40T%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FVARATATATATARCTAVCRCTCTCRCRCTETEPCTERETERGREPERGRGPERIRGPGRGPINGPIPIPINGPKPILIPILKPKLINKLKNKJKLKLKLMLKJMJKJMJKJMJMHMHMHMHMHMHMFOFMHMDMDOFMDODODMDODMBOBODO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOEMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMGOEMEMIMGOGMIMIMIMIMIMIKKMKMKKKMKKKKMKMMKKOKKKOKMIOKMIQKMIQIMIQIQIOIQGQIQIOGQGSGQGSGSGQESGSEQGSESEUESCUEQEUCUCSCSCUCUCSAUAWCSAUAUAUAUAS%3FW%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mv52WvjDUTuBWoTLwz0B2v41Lng=) Northfield, MN #### What's nearby - Carleton College - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Northfield Arts Guild - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Northfield Historical Society - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles - St. Olaf College - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Northfield Hospital - Northfield Hospital & Clinics - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles #### Getting around - Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk - ‪Carbones Pizza - ‬12 min walk - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Home By Carleton College; Perfect for Visiting Families & Faculty pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Historic Home By Carleton College; Perfect for Visiting Families & Faculty? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Home By Carleton College; Perfect for Visiting Families & Faculty? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Home By Carleton College; Perfect for Visiting Families & Faculty located? > Situated in Northfield, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Carleton College, Northfield Arts Guild and Northfield Historical Society. First U.S. Post Office Mural and St. Olaf College are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Home By Carleton College; Perfect for Visiting Families & Faculty Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob and Julie S. 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Visiting Our Carl Clean cozy house, great location. ##### Rob and Julie S. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carey J. 26 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation stay We really enjoyed our stay for St Olaf Graduation for immediate and extended family. The house was well stocked and allowed for family dinners and cake and champagne after commencement. It worked out so well for our family and graduate’s friends to stop by. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5c39565d-b53e-43e7-bd0b-9d3cd2bf8488-1748220055305.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Carey J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eileen B. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Place Everything about this home is truly perfect and our hosts were extremely accommodating and responsive. Recommend without qualification. ##### Eileen B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin K. 30 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our visit to Northfield The house is beautifully updated and so comfortable. It is fully stocked with everything you need and the location is perfect. We loved hearing the bells chime from Carleton's campus. ##### Kristin K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robynne S. 23 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend Had a great time exploring the city and watching the river. Very comfy beds! ##### Robynne S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric L. 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage The cottage was lovely. It was very clean and well-appointed with everything needed. The neighborhood was beautiful as well. The screened-in porch was very nice for the evenings. The location is perfect with a very short walk to Northfield’s restaurants and shops. ##### Eric L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob and Julie S. 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect cottage! Everything was perfect! Clean, well-stocked and well-located. We loved the welcome cookies and flowers. Screened porch was delightful. Looking forward to our next stay. ##### Rob and Julie S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia K. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing!! A beautiful home in Northfield! Perfect location to visit Carleton College. A very comfortable stay with family! My family loved the home and we can’t wait to book it again! ##### Patricia K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cindy J. 25 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Pretty good. Very hard to find things in the kitchen. NO toaster and no hand lotion. Two very important things. All in all, lovely property. and just the right amount of quirky with creaking floors. ##### Cindy J. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie B. 26 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful! We planned a very brief stay to visit our Carleton student and we’re delighted by the charm, location, and comforts this cottage provided. We will most definitely return! ##### Julie B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOHN H. 23 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Home, Fantastic Hosts, Perfect Location We just stayed at Kristy and Adam's home for the second time and hope to do so again soon! Kristy is a wonderful and responsive host. The home is clean and so comfortable, with thoughtful details and amenities provided throughout. We loved the location, which is walking distance to Carleton College and the Arborateum, which is perfect for an early-morning stroll. Thank you, Kristy and Adam, for making our stay in Northfield so special! ##### JOHN H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan R. 30 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, cozy house We enjoyed every minute. From the moment we walked in the door, we felt at home. It is a cozy, well-appointed, historical home nestled in the quiet neighborhood right on the border of Carleton College. The kitchen is small but well equipped and I did a lot of cooking/baking for our son while there. The beds were a bit tough for our tall family. Both queen beds were the old iron frame beds that have the frame at the feet as well. My hubby and I ended up sleeping separately so we had enough space. We gave my other son who is 6'3 the bed that didn't have footboard so he could fit. I tend to appreciate homes that don't have the footboards for more universal fit for taller guests, but we made it work, and from the pictures we knew what we were getting ourselves into. The mattresses themselves were comfortable, and the bedding (sheets, blankets, extra layers) were soft and cozy. They literally thought of everything - including blackout shades - thank you!! We also enjoyed reading up on the history of the house and they provided plenty of options for local attractions and restaurants. It was a great stay and we hope to be back. ##### Susan R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie B. 18 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Carleton Oasis This is our favorite place to stay visiting Carleton College! Its charm, on a quaint street, just blocks from campus is unparalleled. The owners choice in furnishings and attention to detail make it feel like home away from home. ##### Julie B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa M. 30 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Melissa M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth F. 18 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Carleton Cottage Nourse Cottage is quaint! The location is perfect for Carleton activities. The house was very clean and we had everything we needed! ##### Beth F. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kris O. 13 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect cozy getaway A perfect respite with good friends. The house had everything we needed and more with great cozy touches adding to our experience. Thank you so much ##### Kris O. 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