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Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away!

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away!

Come and enjoy a relaxing retreat on Lake Freeborn! Buttercup Hideaway sits on a private two acre wooded lot with a beautiful view of the lake from the main level deck, lower level patio or lake side around the fire pit! Bring your swim suit and fishing pole for a great time! See you soon!! Enjoy the canoe or kayak, we even have a pontoon that's available to rent! Fire wood stacked at the fire pit is yours to enjoy. There's plenty of off street parking. There's also a 30amp receptacle for camper hook-up if needed.

Property manager

Joseph Callahan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

Property is also known as

Buttercup Hideaway the Perfect Lake get Away! Kensington

About the area

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Kensington, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Mary - 18 min drive
  • Andes Tower Hills - 19 min drive
  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 28 min drive
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 33 min drive
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kensington Bar & Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kensington holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Blackwell Lake, Kensington Runestone Park and Pocket Lake. Noah's Park and Mill Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

Cool place
Nice place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great stay.
Family/friend yearly tradition. Look forward to this each year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim m.

Another great stay
This would be our fourth stay here and we are never disappointed. Joe is great and makes sure everything is perfect. Thanks again and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Family get together
Joe is an excellent host. The property was very nice and we had good luck fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coreen R.

Perfect for our annual ladies weekend
Everything was as described in the listing. The owner was very quick to respond to all of our questions and was very helpful when we rented the pontoon. We would definitely book this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Family fun
We love coming to this place! This was our second year and we booked for next year. We love the campfires, the lake, the privacy and the adorable decorated cabin! Grandma, Grandpa, children & grandkids
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy h.

Relaxing Girls Getaway
Great secluded getaway. Exceptionally furnished home with lake access. Beautiful property with lots of locations to sit and enjoy the lake, read a book, play yard games, fish, picnic or play in the lake. Very clean and spacious for large family gatherings. This was our 4th year staying and will definitely be renting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Wonderful
Plenty of space for inside & out for 10 of us. Joe was very nice and welcoming. I loved the beautiful lake view and landscaped flowers. We rented the boat and it worked great. Fire pit area was awesome. We will vacation at the Buttercup again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

VRBO Christmas 2023
Incredible. Great location. Private. Quiet. Serene. Clean. Easy check in/check out. Owner available to answer any questions. Highly recommend! Incredible space to enjoy for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Summer get away
Nice quit lake. House is a s shown. Great place to relax. Owner quick to respond even after we had checked out he responded to me regarding an item we left behind.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N., Bayport, MN

Comfy Accommodations and Beautiful Lake Views
4 adults and 4 young adults all enjoyed our super comfy accommodations while participating in the High School Trap Shooting Championship in Alexandria. Thanks for the sharing your home on the lake. The youngsters enjoyed campfire, large yard and kayaks. Adults enjoyed the beautiful view of the lake from the deck. Home was well equipped and bedding was very nice in all 4 bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi H.

Private and Relaxing
We had a wonderful time at this property, it was a beautiful setting with lots of woods surrounding the property. The house was set up perfectly for our family and lots of space and the yard was wonderful. We rented the pontoon and enjoyed that immensely. The house has everything you need and games galore that we used on a couple of rainy days. Thank you for letting us share your property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Wedding weekend
We loved staying here - despite the rain. It’s hard finding a place that allows pets so this was perfect for our family. My granddaughter especially loved the “circle swing” & my 9 year old grandson became a pool shark & now wants a dart board! I would love to stay here on the summer or fall as there is such a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Emma H.

Nice quiet stay
Great quiet place . Lots of fishing off the dock which the kids loved . Many foosball tournaments played . No mosquitoes. Many flies ! Comfortable beds . Many yard games already there . Lake is small for tubing but it works well enough for small kids . Peaceful place .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Summer Vacation
Returned for the 2nd year. All was as shown in the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jodie W.

Family vacation
The house worked great for our group. It was clean and well stocked. Joe was very helpful and responsive during our stay. The lake is small and not very busy which was great for us. The only disappointment was that the lake was green and full of seaweed by the dock, so we weren't able to swim at the shore. But we were able to rent a pontoon so that we could go to middle of the lake and swim off the boat. Overall, the stay was very good I would recommend this cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

Always a great time!!
This was our 3rd trip to Buttercup! Always great! Owner was great getting back to us when we sent a message. Property is super private and its so quiet and peaceful. Plenty of beds, rooms, towels..you name it!! Kids loved fishing and our dogs were able to swim. It was so nice to be able to bring our dogs, especially since this was probably the last visit for our one senior dog. He was able to play ball in the water and was in heaven. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

FRANKLIN L.

Disliked: Check-in
12 GUYS
DID NOT RECEIVE CHECK IN CODE TO OPEN HOUSE UNTIL THE DAY OF TRIP - WE LEFT EARLY AM NOT CHECKING EMAILS DURING TRIP
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Amazing house
We had such a great time at your cabin! Our grandkids thought the spiral staircase was “fun” but tough to go down with a dog. We just walked around to get him inside. Everything was just as it looked online. Had plenty of dishes for our group so the dishwasher was a lifesaver. Grandkids caught fish off the dock so that was a big deal for them. We rented pontoon for a day and just floated in lake with grandkids jumping off pontoon and floating around. We would definitely love to come back again!! Thanks for a great family week!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey B.

Amazing getaway!!!
We went to this cabin with another family and it was perfect for us two families! The downstairs was the biggest hit for the kids which included a foose ball table, a PAC man arcade game, many board games, and some outside games! The cabin is also very stocked up. It has so many towels, blankets, pillows, ect. We never got cold in the night even though we slept downstairs. The fishing was also excellent. We think we caught 80 fish in totally just off the dock! The only thing that just didn't work for our family was that water wasn't the best for swimming. Other than that, our stay was out of this world and you should definitely visit this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery M.

Repeat guest - large fishing group
Great location to the lakes we fish. Nice layout, the beds are great and enjoyed the large living area and bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mikayla B.

Lovely cabin and location
Really nice property with fun games, hammock, kayak, fire ring (wood provided!). Spiral stairs and sloped rock path were a bit treacherous. Could use some additional kitchen utensils, like chef knife and metal spatula. Pontoon mentioned an ad not available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy h.

Great Retreat
This is our 4th stay for girls weekend getaway, great property has all the amenities and personal touches to make you feel at home. Great views out any window. Roomy for multille families or groups.We definitely will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful Retreat
Buttercup Hideaway offered so many options to relax and recreate. The surrounding trees created privacy for the big yard area. The house had a wonderful view of the lake and was stocked with various supplies and had many thoughtful touches. We cook as a family and the kitchen had the tools we needed to make our meals. The Weber grill was in good working condition (we often find grills in rentals do not work well). We would recommend staying at Buttercup Hideaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristi A.

Good Property
We all enjoyed our stay. The floor plan is open and the view is nice. We were impressed with the fire pit, the seating options and the yard games. The games downstairs were also a hit. The bedrooms were comfortable and we appreciated the black out curtains. It might be a place we would enjoy again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024