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Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly!

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Relax by the fireplace in this inviting living room with a sofa and coffee table, offering a serene view of the lake.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, sink, and stainless steel refrigerator.
Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with a large island and stainless steel stove.
Relax in a spacious bedroom with a large bed against a wall of windows offering scenic views.
Enjoy serene lakeside views from the comfort of a peaceful home.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly!

New! Welcome to the new Lakeside Retreat! Our home is located on Little Elk Lake, just 50 minutes from Minneapolis. Experience all this home has to offer, including sunset views, a large open kitchen, lake toys, bon fire pit, 4 bedrooms, 7+ beds! There is room for the whole family to relax, unwind and enjoy! Fish, swim, boat and play. We can't wait to host you!
Elk Lake also offers the lake front bar/restaurant Ridgewood Bay.
Inside:
4 bedrooms
3 queen beds, 1 full bed, 2 twin bed (bunk beds)
1 queen sofa bed
pack and play portable crib
Upstairs bathroom with step in shower
Downstairs bathroom with full tub/shower
Large open kitchen to cook all your favorite meals
Wifi, TVs, 2 fireplaces
Beautiful lake views
Keyless entry for self check in

Outside:
Lake front
Dock
Paddle boards
Swim toys
Yard games
Bon fire pit
Gas grill
Deck
Ample flat yard space

Elk Lake:
15 ft deep
recreational public lake
362 acres
Ridgewood Bay bar/restaurant located on the North end of the lake

Property manager

Shae Marie Koscielniak

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • 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
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling

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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 - 25

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
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

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
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

About the area

Map
Zimmerman, MN

What's nearby

  • Wild Woods Water Park - 27 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Albertville Premium Outlets - 37 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge - 38 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Mahnomen Trail - 38 min drive - 24.9 km
  • St. Cloud State University - 56 min drive - 71.4 km

Getting around

  • Elk River Station - 25 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ridgewood Bay Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Fairview Hospital and 7.4 mi (12 km) from M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center. Harris Island Park and Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great group vacation!

We stayed in this home with a handful of friends while visiting town for a snowmobile race and everything went well. Neat private location just off the beaten path, home was clean and well cared for!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome cabin

Beautiful cabin with a great yard, gorgeous lake view, and large open spaces for family to be together. Tons of amenities and activities to use while there too! The host was great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As described

This house was perfect for our family stay. It was very cute, cozy and clean and the host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Christmas

The home was beautiful and very clean. Great views of the lake. We stayed for family Christmas and there was plenty of room for everyone, we had 8 adults a teenager and 3 kids 6 and under. Property owner was great to work with and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Successful Mom’s Weekend

We had an absolute blast at our annual mom’s weekend. We loved the property the minute we walked in and were able to do all of our favorite things: cook, do puzzles (thanks for providing!), have a fire and watch movies on the couch. We will be returning next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House was wonderful!

The pictures were accurate. The house was great! The lake was weedy and green but we made the most of it and went out far enough to have less weeds. The grill was being a little cranky but we were able to get it going for each meal. Shea was very responsive when notified.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our 4-day stay

We had a family gathering and enjoyed our 4-day stay! The VRBO definition and pictures of this property are a good representation of how homey and comfortable the home is. There are different areas for reading, games, just hanging out or anything else you may want to do. There is not a place to swim, but we knew this ahead of time and brought a small pool for the kiddos. The adults took advantage of the paddle boards. The host was responsive and answered our questions. There were some very nice touches and surprises left by the host for us to enjoy. Almost anything you could need was there. I would definitely recommend this property. It worked out that it was close to the Twin Cities area where we were all from. Those that couldn't stay the entire time had just a short distance to travel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024