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Gorgeous Lake Retreat

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10 von 10.
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4 Schlafzimmer3 BadezimmerPlatz für 12 Gäste260.1 m²

Beliebte Annehmlichkeiten

  • Strandblick
  • Parkplätze verfügbar
  • Wäschetrockner
  • Waschmaschine
  • Grill
  • Kamin

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Merrifield, MN
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area
    ‪14 Autominuten‬
  • Gull Lake
    ‪24 Autominuten‬
  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
    ‪33 Autominuten‬
  • Brainerd, Minnesota (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪32 Autominuten‬

Zimmer und Betten

4 Schlafzimmer (Platz für 12 Personen)

Schlafzimmer 1

1 Einzelbett und 1 Doppelbett

Schlafzimmer 2

2 Queen-Betten

Schlafzimmer 3

2 Queen-Betten

Schlafzimmer 5

2 Einzelbetten

Schlafzimmer 6

2 Queen-Betten

Wohnzimmer 1

1 Queen-Bett

3 Badezimmer

Badezimmer 1

Seife · Handtücher werden bereitgestellt · Badewanne oder Dusche · Toilette · Shampoo · Haartrockner

Badezimmer 2

Seife · Handtücher werden bereitgestellt · Badewanne oder Dusche · Toilette · Nur Dusche · Shampoo · Haartrockner

Badezimmer 3

Seife · Handtücher werden bereitgestellt · Badewanne oder Dusche · Badewanne · Toilette · Shampoo · Haartrockner

Weitere Räumlichkeiten

Terrasse oder Patio
Küche
Arbeitsbereich
Balkon
Spielbereich im Freien
Garten

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Gorgeous Lake Retreat

Summer: May 15 thru Labor Day: 7-nite stay req’d w/ Sat. check-in & Sat. checkout ( exceptions sometimes allowed early & late summer season).

Fall-Winter-Spring: 2 nite stay req’d + “Free Days”: For reservations starting the day after Labor Day & ending before May 15, enjoy early Check-in of 6 AM & late checkout of 4 PM. It is like having two extra days. Ignore check-in/checkout times on booking screen. Offer written into my House Rules for your peace of mind

Everything but your food & drink:
Free firewood and propane + 4 adult kayaks, 3 kid kayaks, 2 adult paddle-boards, 2 kids paddle-boards, rowboat, fishing rods/tackle/minnow bucket, fillet knife/board + cocktail station w/tools/commercial blender/fixings + paper towels/toilet paper, shampoo, body wash + sheets/bedding, bath/hand/face towels + board games, numerous bikes, water volleyball/badminton net, bocce ball sets, corn-hole, can-jam, spike-ball, other yard/beach toys +12 snowshoe sets, Ice Auger & tip-up’s + tennis rackets, pickle-ball set & frisbee-golf set for courts/course at park (1/2 mile away). Park also has hiking/biking trails, baseball diamond, kids playground

We do not have any cameras or audio recording devices inside the home or garage. We do have three exterior cameras. One video doorbell & two second story eve mounted cameras that can see the yard & driveway. The same places that are also visible to our neighbors. This being said please only allow booked guests on the property. Our neighbors quiet enjoyment is a priority and we enforce a no extra guests on the property rule. If you book for 8 or 12 then only 8 or 12 are allowed on the property

This Executive Home is a stunning architectural property. The best materials, furnishings, amenities & an unbelievably clean sandy bottom lake sets our property apart from others.

Sunset Bay is an artfully designed four season waterfront home with stunning lake views & expansive perennial gardens. This property offers a unique experience for any season. In warm seasons, you can literally create the illusion that you are in the gardens by opening all the slide-by windows to invite in the sounds of songbirds, the rustling wind and the fragrance of summer flowers. In the winter, the expanse of lakeside windows creates a surreal feeling being outside, despite being toasty warm inside & warmed emotionally by blazing fires that create a feeling of serenity & distance from the stresses you sought refuge from

Four bedrooms & a private Den comfortably accommodate 12 people. The Den has a custom built queen cabinet bed with 6” foam mattress. The Den can be a private space for sleeping if you pull the blinds and close the frosted glass doors. Two wood burning fireplaces add to the warmth & provide a sense of "place" to the tongue & groove wood interior. The main living space is a contemporary yet warm design constructed of wood, stone, and sculpted concrete

The kitchen, den, office, dinning, great room are all discrete spaces; yet, all interconnected & large enough so that you can withdraw into your own private space while remaining connected to the happenings of your group

KITCHEN
There is a fully equipped chef's kitchen with a powerful gas cooktop, convection oven, large refrigerator, microwave, kitchenAid Stand Mixer, electric food processor, Electric Crock-Pot, manual food processor, Stainless Mandolin Slicer, four slice toaster, drip coffee machine, whole bean coffee grinder, pots/pans/stock-pots, stovetop griddle, black clay tagine, stovetop espresso maker, milk frothing wand, cooking utensils, dinnerware, flatware, glassware & barware, etc

When done cooking /entertaining relax as the ultra-quiet Bosch three-tray dishwasher cleans and dries the dishes from a party of 12 in one load.

Just outside the kitchen through the den is a high tech infrared gas grill & gas fire table on a bluestone outdoor patio.

The kitchen island is truly an engaging space where no one is left out of the fun. The cooks, preparers & clean up crew are all included with what is going on in all the spaces around them. Key to this engagement is that the sink, cooktop and much of the countertop have the preparers facing the main seating areas. You won’t have to sauté those onions with your back to the group

DINNING
We have plenty of dinnerware, flatware & glassware to easily accommodate 12 guests. In addition to that we have tons of serving platers/plates/bowels to feed everyone at all our dinning locations

The main dinning table accommodates 8 comfortably & 10 family style. The secondary dinning area (ostrich table) seats 4 very comfortably & 6 family style. The kitchen island seats 4 more

BEDROOMS
Don’t forget the Den sleeps two on the custom queen cabinet bed with 6 inch foam mattress

Three Top Floor Bedrooms:
The Master Bedroom, constructed with privacy in mind, has stunning lake views, soaring ceilings, a private bathroom with heated whirlpool bath, shower & bottom up blinds . A gas fireplace in the master bedroom adds a cozy note. It is truly amazing, comfortable and unique. This is definitely the bedroom to fight over

The second and third top floor bedrooms are constructed with cedar walls & vaulted knotty pine ceilings. Both open to a deck facing the green space behind the house. These bedrooms are located either side of & share a second floor bathroom with a tub and shower

The first floor bedroom can be turned into a private suite with a private bathroom and shower by closing the pocket door leading to the back of the home. You can keep this space private or open the pocket door to allow access to the first floor bathroom and laundry that are a part of the space.

All the bedrooms, except the bunk-bed room, have queen trundle beds with the same 12 inch high quality mattress’s that adorned the main beds. No bad nights of sleeping for guests on the secondary beds

OTHER AMENITIES
Other amenities include a fully equipped laundry room including large washer & dryer. The den contains a large screen TV (no cable). You can stream any Apple/Android device to the TV using the provided Apple TV, Chromcast or Lightening to HDMI converting cable for Apple devices. We also provide, through the AppleTV: Netflix, Pandora & Prime Video

There also exists a whole house speaker system for playing music throughout the home. This system is nearly always available (99% of the time). Sometime a guest will dismantle the equipment to play video games or similar & the whole house speaker system gets disabled. I can usually direct a guest to fix the system (but sometimes not)

THE GARDENS, LAWN, BEACH AND LAKE
The home is surrounded by perennial gardens & the wildlife they attract. Feeders/flowers attract chipmunks, humming birds, sparrows, bluebirds, pileated woodpeckers etc. In the center of the garden facing the lake is a bluestone patio for dining and relaxing. Sit, surrounded by flowers, on the 4 comfy chairs around the stone table with umbrella

Expansive lawn extend from the gardens to the lake. There is plenty of space for lawn games & socializing. Near the beach is a large fire pit & bluestone patio w/12 chairs for cozy camp fires. Chairs can be used in shallow waters.

Off the back of the house is a bluestone patio where the grill and fire-table sit. A private grassy yard adjoins this patio. This patio has 4 Adirondack chairs and 6 zero gravity chairs. The Zero gravity chairs, being fabric, can be stored in a container on the same patio to keep them dry

The gardens, lawn, beach and bird/suet feeders require periodic maintenance. Your hosts might seek your permission to perform some of these tasks

We have installed a beautiful dock & floating swim platform along the north property line for our guests use & enjoyment. The swim platform sits in just a 2 to 3 feet of water and is tucked behind the pontoon to protect it from the wind. It has a table and 2 built in folding backrests. Great for adults to be removed from the hubbub of the beach but great for seeing everything. kids love it also

There is a ladder from the dock to the sand bottom lake

All the paddle boards and kayaks are mounted on racks at dock level & can be accessed from the knee deep all sand bottom water

At the waters edge we have created a cozy sugar sand beach on the south 50 percent of our water frontage

Crystal clear water & a weedless sugar sand bottom beach occupy that south 50% of our property; no muck, no stones, no rocks and no drop offs. Just pure sand. The lake is extremely safe at only 3 feet deep 200 feet from shore. It is perfect for swimming & great for water sports. You can walk from the sand beach all the way into the lake without being anywhere near the weeds and natural area on the north side of the property

There is a water volleyball net in front of the sandy beach part of the water frontage

The north 50 percent of our property we allow to grow natural. This natural area is home to frogs, dragonfly’s, fish & visiting blue herons & eagles The weeds & reeds are confined to the north half of the property & extend out only100 feet from the shore, beyond is a weedless pure sand bottom as far out as you can walk.

Hosts periodically stay in a cottage on a back lot. The cottage is further from the lake home than my three nearest neighbors homes. Hosts occasionally use a private path, on the north property line to access their boats at the end of the dock.

We do not allow guests boats to tie up to our pier. If you rent or bring a boat it can be pulled up on the beach or you can trailer your watercraft daily to the boat landing which is only 1/4 mile away. The dock & swimming platform are available seasonally but will generally be left in as long as possible in the fall and made accessible as soon as possible in the early spring.

Close to Nisswa, Crosslake, Brainerd, Crosby.

VRBO asks us to list activities within 15 minutes. As we are rural we chose to list activities within 30 miles.

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Hausordnung

Check-in ab 16:00 Uhr
Mindestalter für die Miete: 25 Jahre
Check-out vor 11:00 Uhr
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Kinder (0–17 Jahre) erlaubt
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Veranstaltungen

Veranstaltungen sind nicht gestattet
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Keine Haustiere erlaubt
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For reservations starting after Labor Day & ending before May 15 (Fall, Winter, Spring). Check-in as early as 6 AM and check-out as late as 4 PM

Wichtige Informationen

Wissenswertes

Diese Unterkunft wird von einem privaten Gastgeber verwaltet (eine Partei, die nicht im Rahmen ihrer gewerblichen, geschäftlichen oder beruflichen Tätigkeit handelt). Das EU-Verbraucherrecht, einschließlich Widerrufsrecht, gilt nicht für deine Buchung, sie wird jedoch von den vom privaten Gastgeber festgelegten Stornierungsbedingungen abgedeckt.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit beim Check-in wird versucht, Sonderwünschen entgegenzukommen, sie können jedoch nicht garantiert werden. Eventuell fallen zusätzliche Gebühren an.
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Merrifield

Dieses Ferienhaus in Merrifield liegt in ländlicher Umgebung und direkt am Wasser. Crosswoods Golf Course und Deacon's Lodge Golf Course sollten auf deiner Liste stehen, wenn du etwas unternehmen möchtest. Wenn du dagegen lieber die Natur der Region bewunderst, bieten sich folgende Ziele an: Mississippi und Crow Wing State Forest. Du bist mit Kindern unterwegs? Mit diesen Attraktionen kannst du den Kleinen bestimmt eine Freude machen: Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway und MN Surf Co. Entdecke die hiesige Tierwelt bei Aktivitäten wie Naturwanderungen und Vogelbeobachtungen.
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Merrifield, MN

In der Umgebung

  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 14 Autominuten - 14.0 km
  • Deacon's Lodge Golf Course - 20 Autominuten - 16.3 km
  • Gull Lake - 24 Autominuten - 25.1 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 33 Autominuten - 32.8 km
  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - 33 Autominuten - 25.4 km

Fortbewegung vor Ort

  • Flughafen Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) – 32 Fahrminuten

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Chest - ‬11 Autominuten
  • ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬19 Autominuten
  • ‪Mission Tavern - ‬6 Autominuten
  • ‪Dockside Lounge - ‬18 Autominuten
  • ‪Maucieri's Italian Bistro Bar & Deli - ‬13 Autominuten

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Ist Gorgeous Lake Retreat haustierfreundlich?

Nein, in dieser Unterkunft sind Haustiere nicht erlaubt.

Wann ist der Check-in bei Gorgeous Lake Retreat?

Check-in ab: 16:00 Uhr.

Wann ist der Check-out bei Gorgeous Lake Retreat?

Check-out ist um 11:00 Uhr.

Wo befindet sich Gorgeous Lake Retreat?

Dieses Ferienhaus liegt am See und bietet neben einer tollen Lage (Merrifield) auch einen direkten Pistenzugang. In nur 2 km Entfernung befinden sich: Horseshoe Lake, Bass Lake und Crow Wing State Forest. Ebenfalls nur bis zu 5 km entfernt: Upper Mission Lake und Lower Mission Lake.

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10/10

Sauberkeit

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Lage

9,8/10

Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Bewertungen

10/10 – Hervorragend

Lori O.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Perfect weekend winter getaway

We had a group of 10 ladies stay at the house for a weekend getaway...who knew it would be the coldest weekend of the season :). The house was perfect for our group. The large dining table and multiple seating options for conversations made it easy to group together. The bedrooms were ideal with 2 beds in each room making possible to just share a room, but not a bed. We stayed in Friday night for drinks and games. Saturday we ventured into Crosby for shopping, dinner at Iron Range Eatery and drinks at Cuyuna Brewing Company. Dennis, the owner, was very responsive to any questions that we may have had and checked in with us often. We talked as a group how it would be fun to come back during the summer and enjoy all the outside amenities and lake!
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im Januar 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Amanda E.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Absolutely perfect

My bookclub rents this cabin twice a year and each time is better than the last. We love it there and can't wait to return in the spring!
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im November 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Garry C.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

A very nice property

I don't often write reviews of places Ive stayed at but this property and owner is one of a kind. It was a lovely place to stay; the owner was a good communicator and really responsive, and he made our vacation exceptional in every way. The photos don't do this place justice. Everything is included other than food and beverage. Simply the best VRBO property I have stayed at. Thank you!
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Oktober 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Ron B.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great place for everyone

We stayed with our adault kids and went trail riding. It was perfect for us. Plenty of space for everyone. Easy access to the trails. Beautiful views. All around, this is a place we would love to stay at again!!!!!
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im Oktober 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Wesley J.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Incredible lake cabin

Our family spent a week at this cabin and truly enjoyed ourselves. The cabin spacious and accommodating. The beech and lake are fantastic. We had a wonderful time. Wes & Pam Johnson
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im August 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Benjamin S.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im April 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Kristen I.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Loved it! Already booked for next year…

This is a great property. For outdoor activities they have it all. Amazing views (especially sunset), sandy beach great for hanging out in, all the toys like kayaks, paddle boards, and life jackets, fire pit and with chairs, and a great shade tree. Inside was fully stocked as well — the kitchen, the games, the linens like towels and sheets, showers, you name it. Perfect set up for talking, a separate table for games and puzzles, and a table large enough for a big family to eat together. The location is perfect with shopping, mini golf, and restaurants options all around. Dennis, the host, is thoughtful and responsive. He communicated well before our trip, during the trip, and after. We are looking forward to next year!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Elly K.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Another Great Week

We just finished another great week at this house. This was our third year at the property and as usual, it was wonderful both inside and outside. The inside was very clean and had everything our family needed for a fun stay. The large yard is perfect for playing games and the sandy beach is great. Our 4-year-old granddaughter loved playing in the lake, and my husband and I enjoyed our morning paddle board rides. We've already signed up for next year!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Cheryl W.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great place for the family

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! (2nd time; we were also here in 2020). Dennis is great to work with & answered any questions quickly by text or call. You literally need to bring nothing but your food & drink. Our grandkids (age 1-4) loved the sand play area & the shallow sand beach. We had fun kayaking, boating & playing lots of yard games in the expansive, flat lakeside yard. Firepit evening time was also very fun. We shared mealtime prep among our adults & had plenty of space to work in the kitchen with full view to the living area & gorgeous views to the lake & yard. Our grandkids did not want to leave! We would definitely recommend this home & hope to return again.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Juni 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Paul K.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Family getaway

Great family getaway in a beautiful, clean cabin on a quiet, clear lake. Our family enjoyed time on the beach and utilizing the kayaks, firepit and the local park. Looking forward to returning in the future.
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Mai 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Amanda E.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

The best place we've ever stayed!

This was our bookclub's 5th stay at this cabin and it gets better every time! Dennis is a consummate host and the cabin (house) is beautiful and so well appointed! Can't wait to go back in the fall!
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Mai 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Theresa G.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Beautiful home and location

An airy, bright home on a sandy, shallow lake. This spot had everything we could have wanted, inside and out. Great communication with host. Loved it!!
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Mai 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Briana G.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Plenty of beds - book this place now!

This was hands-down one of the cleanest, best equipped properties I've ever stayed at! The host was very responsive to all our inquiries and provided clear instructions on how to use some of the 'bonus' elements of the home like the fireplaces. Best of all, the host has carefully fit at least two separate beds into each bedroom, so we had 9 people gather together without having to share a bed. It was ideal for a my group of knitting friends! If you are planning a retreat or similar, I strongly recommend booking this property - you will be glad you did.
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im Februar 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Katie S.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Perfect winter girls weekend

Our group has an annual winter getaway, and this place was perfect! We loved all of the space to visit as a group and little spaces to get away from everyone. The kitchen made all of our meal planning easy. Appreciate all of the great communication with the owner!
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Januar 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

michael d.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Gorgeous Lake Home

We had an awesome time in Merrifield over nye weekend. We loved, loved, loved the property. Dennis was a fantastic host. We had many questions in which Dennis was very accommodating and went through step by step what we needed to do to work the TV, fireplaces, and water. We even had some questions on New Year's Day which he answered promptly also. There were 8 adults and we all said we would stay here again. Kudos to Dennis.
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im Dezember 2023

6/10 – Okay

Kelly E.

Gut: Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Not enough parking

Over all nice place to stay. Not enough parking for a house that holds 12 people That have multiple cars. Also, when we arrived there was a pile of laundry on one the beds not sure if it was dirty or clean.
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im November 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Amanda E., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Amazing, as always

This was our fifth stay at this beautiful cabin. It is exquisitely appointed and perfect for a long weekend of relaxation. Highly recommend.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im November 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Rina S.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

The Perfect Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed an early fall weekend with friends at Dennis’ cabin. The cabin was just as advertised: spacious and rustic, in a beautiful lakeside setting. We prepared and enjoyed big meals together in the cabin’s well appointed kitchen and dining room. We loved taking the kayaks and paddleboards out on the lake and took in a gorgeous sunset around the campfire, at the lakeside fire pit. Try as we may, we couldn’t exhaust all the games and other fun opportunities the cabin had to offer in one weekend! Dennis is the perfect host, and went out of his way to make sure we settled in comfortably. I realized after I got home the I accidentally left my purse in the cabin, and Dennis made it a priority to have it sent to me as quickly as possible! I was so relieved and appreciative. This cabin is the perfect getaway and we hope we can return sometime in the future.
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im September 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Peg Y.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

GAl’s Weekend

Truly amazing—-especially dealing with Dennis, the owner! This group of gal’s relied on Dennis for so many things since we are not the most technologically savvy, and he was there immediately to assist! Beautiful place and we couldn’t have been happier!!!
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im September 2023

4/10 – Schlecht

Barb B., MONTICELLO

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation und Lage
Verbesserungswürdig: Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Not a 5 star place

I text the owner (texting was his request). Back door-unlockable! Kids bunk bedroom had 26 wasps. My husband & 2 adult sons used hornet spray & plugged entrance they could easily see (through deck door frame). Dark bathroom short 1 bulb. Grill was totally disgusting! No apology-just thanks & drive safe. All 3 BR had queen beds 36" high & only 1 of the 3 had a step stool to get into bed. This is a very nice home & with just a little TLC it would be fabulous. I have used Vrbo for 20 years & never had anything like this. If you are going to rent it PLEASE: check medical clinic & hospital info provided-not all is accurate. Bring fans for each bedroom as it gets quite stuffy even with the air on. We totally enjoyed the shallow water, beautiful beach. Beautiful view of lake from home. Not all photos on website are accurate ex. the large seating pit on back patio is replaced with 3 chairs-we were looking forward to pit for us all to fit. No longer is there a pull-out bed in den, furniture changed.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im September 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Leslie G.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Loved our visit

We had a great time! Property was very nice with long grassy yard and sandy beach with shallow water, which was great for our young grandkids. The house was lovely and we enjoyed watching the Pileated Woodpeckers from the large windows overlooking the water.
Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im August 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Katherine S.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Summer Oasis

Our family was in need of a summer escape on a lake l. We stayed at Grand view last year, but wanted to try something a little different this year. This place had it all for a family retreat. Plenty of space, a fire pit, great lake (sandy bottom), and beach, boars, games, and more! Our host communicated well and was very gracious. Would love to return again.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im August 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Jen S.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great getaway!

This was our second year staying at this property. We have kids in the family ages 1.5 - 6 years old and all had a ton of fun. The house is beautiful and the water toys at the property helped us have a wonderful few days of fun.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im August 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Sally W.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Family get away

Beautiful home and location. Host was very responsive and easy to work with.
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Juli 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Elly K.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Another Beautiful Week

My family and I just spent an awesome week at this beautiful lake place. Every part of the stay was wonderful. There were private, spacious areas for everyone to sleep and great gathering spots for us to be together. The home was well stocked with all the things we needed for our stay. The big yard was the perfect place to play, and the lake was sandy and shallow. My granddaughter loved it. We swam all week. I can’t recommend this property enough! We are already booked for next year!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2023

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My wife Kristin and I are both corporate dropouts. I was a Heavy Industrial Consulting Engineer and my wife had a bachelor degree in Interior Design and was doing commercial design and sales.

We both loved design and loved to build things.

Neither of us enjoyed working for others. So, we both quit our jobs.

Kristin went to law school and has owned her own law practice for 22 years. Together we started a store called Twister in Princeton, Wisconsin. We still own and operate both business.

I have been fortunate to have spent many months at the lake each year since I was 4 years old. At that time my parents bought a small resort, now private cabins, that sat adjacent to the current lake home.

Working at the resort, I learned many skills in the building trades.

The freedom afforded us by our self employment resulted in us spending all our extra time up at the lake or building other projects.

The lake home you are looking at was mostly built by my hand in 1983/84/85. I designed the additions of 2004.

In 2004/05 My wife and I install the concrete driveway and I built all the gardens and patios.

In 2016 my wife and I purchased the home from my mothers estate.

Our lake home is our favorite place on earth.

Not able to retire to our lake home in 2016 we started to rent it as a short term rental.

We continue to spend many weeks at the lake home each year and love making improvements. Being at the lake for us is a labor of love. We never have enough time during our stays to do all the things we plan for

We never hire services and do everything ourselves. We know that sometimes this might yield interesting results but more often than not we feel we achieve something better and hope you can feel the love we put into our home and yard.

We never use insecticides or yard chemicals. We cherish and try and support the wildlife, trees and plants

We appreciate being able to share our home with others and turn everything back into the property and its amenities


Darum fiel die Entscheidung auf diese Unterkunft

I grew up here - never appreciated how unique and special our lake home is. Age & travel shined a light on why our lake home is special:

A perfect lake, well designed home, complimentary yard and location on the lake are the ingredients that make our home our favorite place on earth.

Horseshoe Lake is one of the cleanest and clearest lakes in Minnesota.

No Marina, no bait, no snack or gas service. Non-residents mostly put into lakes with these services. Residents tend to use their boats less as gas is one five gallon tank at a time. Most weekday there are only a few boats on the lake.

At 900+ acres it is a fairly big lake with great fishing. It is also small enough that it is often glassy calm as wind does not easily attach to the lake surface.

No rocky shores, only gently sloping sand beaches and shallow reeds along the shoreline, dampen boat waves and result in that totally glass calm which reflects the sunset and trees on many nights.

The lake is partially spring fed which keeps water temps from heating up and contributing to algae growth. That said, the shallow sandy area in front of our beach heats up in the sun so that you can literally be in the water all day. We have never had a day where the water was cloudy, even in the late summer.

Our property sits on the south-east shore, just shy of a mile from the west shore. This means we are perfectly opposite the sunset all year except in winter. The main benefit is that we see the last rays of the sun each evening. No need for an early coverup, you are in the sun until it gets dark. This results in daytime activities being extended to 9 or 10 PM many summer evening.

Our lake side yard is extraordinary. It is large, flat, perfectly manicured and sunny. Trees, plenty of chairs, table with umbrella and a shaded yard swing by the waters edge provide shade when needed.

It is a perfect transition as you go from the home, through the gardens and out to the fire-pit, lake and dock.

Das macht diese Unterkunft einzigartig

I never want to leave my lake home when I am there. That means something.

Sure, I go road bike riding or head to Cyuna for trail riding and like to have a beer mid or post ride. But for all practical purposes everything is better at our lake home.

I would rather wind down with a drink while we play bocce ball, can-jam or bag-toss and enjoy the sunset. The alternative is stopping some activity, showering, getting dressed up and driving 15 to 20 minutes each way to a noisy busy restaurant.

I would rather stay in my swimsuit and grill steaks, salmon, asparagus and potatoes while sitting around our fire table with friends and a drink. That verses waiting to be served, and paying restaurant prices for food and drink. And because we are at home, not everyone needs to hang out in one place. My kids are much happier in their suits at the waters edge playing frisbee than being at a restaurant. My wife generally has no trouble finding people to join her for wine at the garden table on the lake side of the house while I grill.

I also cannot think of a better setting than my lake side tables and the undeniably beautiful sunsets they present. Even if you can find a similar view at a local lakeside dining establishment you wont find a quieter more relaxing place to eat than my home.

Our new dishwasher can handle all the dishes from a party of twelve in one load. If you have a large party of 12 you can easily load dishes into the dishwasher in less time then it takes to drive home from a restaurant. Then you can be on a walk down our quiet roads.

In addition to the amenities at our property we are located 1/2 mile from a town park with 4 immaculately maintained & fenced tennis courts, 2 fenced pickleball courts, full basketball court, hiking trails through the woods, baseball diamond, frisbee golf course, sand volleyball courts and and a kids playground with lots of equipment.

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