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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Property grounds
Lake

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16240 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Zimmerman, MN
  • Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Blue Hill Trail
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Albertville Premium Outlets
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities!

Beautiful Lake House within an hour’s drive of the Twin Cities

This peaceful lake home is located only 1 hour out of the Twin Cities! Situated on west side of Little Elk Lake (near Zimmerman, MN) and sits on a 1 acre wooded property with a breathtaking, southeast facing, view of the lake front perfect for spectacular sunrises. A dock for you to fish from and secure your boat or perhaps jet skis.

Recently, the house was beautifully updated with a stunning kitchen to include a wine cooler. Outfitted with new furniture. It’s just simply stated, a perfect place to relax with family and friends, enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning on the patio or perhaps enjoy a glass of wine in the evening as the sun sets. Sleeps up to 16 guests. 1-King bed, 2-Queen beds, 1-Full futon sofa. 4- pull out queen sleeper sofas, and 1- pull out twin sleeper sofa. To top it off, It’s expansive 21’x30’ loft outfitted with a wet bar and under-counter refrigerator is a great place for kids and grandkids to get away and spend time as the adults relax on the lake front.

This year-around conveniently located lake get-away is an amazing way to spend time on a lake in the summer fishing and boating, enjoying spectacular fall colors, and in the winter ice fishing and snowmobiling. Extremely convenient access to the boat launch area in the summer and the Minnesota snowmobile trail system in the winter.

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During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. You'll find features such as laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. In-room jetted baths and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by car from Fairview Hospital and 13 minutes from Fairview Northland Hospital
Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities! offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Owner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,580 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Amazing Lake House Beautiful Fall Colors!
Winter Lake House Get Away Snowmobiling Fishing Gem
Beautiful Summer Get Away Only One Hour From the Twin Cities!
Beautiful Lake House Within an Hours Drive of the Twin Cities

Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect gathering place

Our stay was amazing, and the house set up was perfect for our girls weekend. There were basic essentials, plenty of bedding and supplies and the location was fantastic. Everything we needed to have a memorable weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

A couple of friends and I went for a weekend getaway. Beautiful location. We had a little problem with hot water--the property manager took care of it quickly. The lake is beautiful with lots of bird sightings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Leadership Retreat

Our college ministry took a weekend away for our leadership retreat and had a wonderful time. The house was clean and spacious. The views of the lake were amazing. We definitely would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Minnesota Experience

We visited in March so couldn't use the lake but enjoyed watching the amazing waterfowl gather and interact including merganzers, buffleheads, giant Canadian geese and swans!! We also watched shore birds hunt including a great blue heron that stalked the shore leaving footprints in the sandy bottom visible through the beautifully clear water. We enjoyed watching over the beautiful scene with coffee in the morning and wine at night. We enjoyed the many outdoor seating options We hiked the nearby Sherburne wildlife area and saw swans nesting and cranes in the fields and marshes. The home is beautifully finished with thoughtful extras available like spices and bath products. Thoroughly enjoyed our relaxed time in this welcoming home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Beautiful lake place to gather with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelley p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place on the lake

We enjoyed our winter weekend stay very much! We were a group of 14 ages 17-70. We had fisherman in the group and brought our own fishhouse, which helped with sleeping (4 slept on the lake in fish house), the other 10 slept in the house, and I think you'd be hard pressed to actually sleep 16 as advertised, unless you have smaller kids who can sleep anywhere, as the majority of the beds were sleeper sofas, which our group did not find very comfortable. The loft room is awesome with huge TV, there is also limited seating for larger groups at meal time, but none the less, we had a great time and would recommend this rental, but maybe pack some air mattresses or alternative sleep options if you have fussy sleepers! Host had great communication and the home was very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousin Time

The house worked great for our family gathering. The kids especially liked having the loft area as their “hangout”. Lots of space for different activities. The nice big kitchen worked well with multiple cooks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JC V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the stay

10/10 I love the loft.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calista D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

My friends and family had the best stay here. Beautiful house and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay.

Had a great time at the cabin. People really liked the projector TV.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

This was my second time staying here and it was just as good as the first time. House is very clean and completely stocked with everything you could need. Kitchen is well appointed. Beds and furniture are very comfortable. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Yard is beautifully manicured. Joan is a great host. I can't wait to go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great lake house

Awesome place to stay with lots of room and things to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Place

Great accommodations with great responses from owner. Property was clean and well stocked. Great views and fishing was good too!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

Beautiful property, kid ages from 5-14 all had a great time. We had one request from the host and they responded quickly to help us with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cabin getaway!

We hosted a girls weekend and had an absolute blast. It was perfectly located just an hour away from the cities and was big enough to give everyone their space yet had a cozy vibe to spend meaningful time with your favorite people! We used their dock to store our rented boat, which worked great. And spent most of our time sitting on their patio taking in the beautiful view. Joan was very communicative and helpful throughout the process. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calli W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We had the absolute best time! This house was perfect for our entire family including our two toddlers. The house was clean, family friendly, and absolutely beautiful. The dock was excellent for little ones to play by. Having the additional kayaks available was also a huge plus! This vacation was memorable to say the least. We are already looking forward to our next vacation in Zimmerman!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M., Wyoming, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place for Family Gathering!!

We loved this property for our summer weekend with our kids and grandkids! The home is large enough to accommodate all of us, it's well kept, very clean and well stocked. The grand kids loved the large movie/tv room which they designated as "their space" when they were inside. The home sits on a beautiful piece of lakefront property with ample space on both a patio and a deck. We enjoyed fishing off the dock plus tubing and swimming in the lake. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect property for our family vacation!

We were super impressed with this vacation rental- the property was beautiful and clean, and well stocked with all the necessities! We loved cooking on the island range, the deck and porch were perfect outdoor spaces, and the dock was the nicest we’ve seen with built-in seating and shade umbrellas! The loft area was great for our teen daughter and her two friends- we didn’t even hear them from the other side of the house. Already booked again for next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin for large groups!

Clean, beautiful home with lots to do! Accommodates large group and has everything you need! Bonus space above garage was great for all of us to hang out together. Water toys and lake area were perfect! Host was very helpful and responsive. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

This property has plenty of room for lots of family fun. The house is inviting with a good size kitchen, living room that looks out to the lake and a huge loft for really spreading out, watching a movie on the big screen or for playing games. There is a great yard and fire pit for making s'mores and just enjoying a fire. I would definitely recommend this property to family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

Loved the property! Great location, house and the outside spaces were fantastic. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space!

Huge well-stocked kitchen, lots of options for outdoor activities, and plenty of places to sleep. Wonderful location. Host is super helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Relaxing Weekend

This house is even nicer in person! Very spacious and beautiful outdoor spaces. It was perfect for a relaxing girls weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We have stayed here each year for three years. The owner is great to work with, and the house is perfect for our family stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe and Lyndi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Family Gathering Place

This place is perfect for a family gatherings. The kitchen was large and held everything you needed. The beds are very comfortable and there is space for everyone. The large bonus room was fantastic! We were able to move around and never felt crowded. We even had the chance to watch a movie on the projection TV. It felt like you were in a movie theater. The views of the lake were excellent. Thank you for the perfect venue for our daughter's 40th birthday celebration.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023