This classic elegant and spacious suite is named after the wife of Joseph Cotton, Selina Louise, who resided in the mansion until 1973. You can find her portrait in the library. The space is a soothing reprieve from day-to-day stress, where you can enjoy the step-up double whirlpool, relax in the cozy love seat situated in front of the gas fireplace and snuggle into yo This property is intended for adult getaways, no persons under the age of 16 are permitted. Built in 1908, by Joseph Cotton, the Cotton Mansion is a 16,000 square foot Italian Renaissance mansion and Carriage House located in the historic mansion district of Duluth, Mn. Beautiful custom-crafted details include an incredible array of hand-carved stone, exotic woods, Fifteenth Century Italian marbles, stunning mosaics and hand-carved plaster frieze ceilings. Experience the lifestyle of one of Duluth’s great historic figures, Joseph Cotton, corporate attorney for US Steel (1901-1908) and independent council for John D Rockefeller through 1935. Cotton enjoyed a unique relationship with US Presidents, which included being chosen by Teddy Roosevelt to give his second nominating speech at the 1904 Republic Convention in Chicago. Relive the Era! Venture out of your private space and enjoy the shared living areas including the Living Room where you can relax in front of the massive Alabaster fireplace in comfortable furniture with a cup of coffee or a late afternoon glass of wine. This room boasts 15 ft. high beamed ceilings, original wall sconces and Russian Circadian White Oak Floors, a Grand Piano, and Chess Nook. Challenge your partner to a game! Grab a book and put your feet up in the library where you can let your imagination take you back in time to Joseph Cotton’s Library and law office where the legal roots of Duluth’s iron ore industry and US Steel were forged. This impressive room features a magnificent black marble fireplace, leather furniture, and black fumed woodwork. Books and artwork are for your enjoyment. There are so many beautiful spaces for you to enjoy you may just find yourselves staying in for your vacation. The guest entrance is located on the side of the main house under the porte cochère (the area the horse drawn carriage used to deliver passengers). Once inside the house, guests will have access to the front veranda. Please keep all doors locked both side and front. This property is intended for adult getaways, no persons under the age of 16 are permitted. Our guest service team is available by phone from 8am to 9pm if you have any questions or need anything. Our direct contact information will be provided with your booking confirmation. The primary form of communication, including check in information, will be through the booking platform and/or email. You will receive your check in information at 3pm on your arrival date. Check in is at 4pm. Check out is 10am. Congdon Park Car Recommended There are no shoes permitted in the house. We request that you remove your shoes at the front door and either carry them to your room or leave them on the shoe trays provided. This is not a ‘party house’. Price listed is subject to change. Quiet Hours 10:00pm - 8:00am