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Family-Friendly Lakeside Retreat with Pontoon & Paddle Boat in Alexandria, MN

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Golfing on-site, a water park and a firepit are just a few of the amenities provided at Family-Friendly Lakeside Retreat with Pontoon & Paddle Boat in Alexandria, MN. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family-Friendly Lakeside Retreat with Pontoon & Paddle Boat in Alexandria, MN

Welcome to The Haven! A happy, welcoming retreat 4 miles from Alexandria, set in a quiet neighborhood on a peaceful lake with little boating congestion. This 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is perfect for all generations, featuring a no-step entry, main-level primary suite, and zero-entry shower with bench. Designed with three distinct 2-bedroom + bath areas it is ideal for families. Enjoy beautiful lake views, fishing, a Rainbow Playset for kids, plus a 22-ft pontoon & paddle boat (May–Sept)!

Bedroom 1: King Bed I Bedroom 2: Queen Bed I Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds I Bedroom 4: Queen Bed I Bedroom 5: 2 Twin Beds + Crib I Bedroom 6: King Bed I Additional Sleeping: Pull-out King couch, crib, pack ‘n play.

OUTDOOR LIVING: Dock, 22 ft pontoon and paddle boat (May-September), covered upper deck with ceiling fans and dining table that seats 10 with additional chairs, gas grill, lounge chairs, covered lower patio with ping pong table, Adirondack chairs that face lake, Rainbow playset, fire pit and horse shoe.

Kayaks, paddle boards and lily pad available for rent.

INDOOR LIVING: 2 living rooms (upper & lower) each with gas fireplace and large screen Smart TV’s, dining table seats 14, poker/game table, 2 additional smart TV’s, ceiling fans.

KITCHENS: Main level: Fully equipped, dishwasher, refrigerator, 2 ovens, microwave, garbage compactor, drip coffee maker, toaster oven, Crock-Pot, dishware/flatware, wine glasses, Keurig, hand mixer, blender, complimentary spices, kitchen island (4 stools). Lower-level kitchenette: second refrigerator, microwave.

GENERAL: Strong Wi-Fi, 2 washers, 2 dryers, linens/towels/beach towels, central heating & air conditioning, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, cleaning essentials.

KIDS: crib, 2 pack-n-plays, 2 high chairs, toys, books, dinner ware.

PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles). Maximum 8 cars total for property.

THE LOCATION

LAKE LOUISE: A smaller quiet lake perfect for cruising, fishing and swimming without lake congestion. Louise is well stocked with Northerns, Crappies, Walleyes and Sunfish, and is popular for ice fishing during winter months. The lake is 300-acres with depths up to 33 feet. Public access boat launch located 1/4 miles from the house.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Big Ole Park, Carlos Creek Winery and 22 Northern Brewing, Theatre L' Homme Dieu, Country Blossom Farm, Burr Vineyards, Viking Speedway, Casey’s Amusement Park, Hook & Slice, Escape Room Alexandria, Shenanigans Indoor Playground.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Lake Carlos State Park (hiking, cross country skiing or snow shoeing-rental available), Lake Brophy County Park (located on Central Lakes Trail, large fully accessible kids playground, mountain bike trail, picnic tables, groomed cross country trails and sledding hill, ice skating rink, warming area), Central Lakes Trail (great for long bike rides or walks), Alexandria Golf Club, Atikwa Golf Course, Andes Tower Hills (downhill skiing, snow tubing, summer hiking and mountain biking).

FOOD & DRINK: Casa Jalisco, Coffee Pot Café, Copper Trail Brewing, DJ’s Taphouse, Fired Up Bar & Grill, Great Hunan Chinese, Pike & Pint, Tannin & Oak.

POLICIES
No Smoking
No Pets Allowed
No larger parties or events without prior approval

Lic #1877 - Overnight capacity is 12 people ages 6 and up plus 3 additional children aged 5 and under for a total of 15 overnight guests. Not more than 12 additional daytime guests are permitted by Douglas County Short Term Rental requirements. Owner may have additional requirements. Parking is limited to 8 cars with no street parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rug in room
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (97 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet

Policies

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

12 guests 6+ with 3 kids 5 and under Sun. to Sun. 7-day Minimum 6/21-8/15/26
NO pet policy. A $500 fee will be charged.
Winter cancellation flexible based on weather.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Theatre L'Homme Dieu - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Lake Latoka - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Geneva Golf Club - 20 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Lakeside Retreat with Pontoon & Paddle Boat in Alexandria, MN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Family-Friendly Lakeside Retreat with Pontoon & Paddle Boat in Alexandria, MN located?

This family-friendly Alexandria holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Carlos Creek Winery. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Casey’s Amusement Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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