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Authentic Log Home on Fountain Lake. Hot tub, Game Room, Kayaks, Canoe, Gardens,

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Albert Lea

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142763 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Albert Lea, MN
  • Place, Fountain Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Brookside Dog Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Freeborn County Historical Society
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Albert Lea

On lake.You'll find Brookside Dog Park and Fountain Lake within a 15-minute walk of this Albert Lea vacation home. Green Lea Golf Course and Freeborn County Historical Society are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fountain Lake - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Brookside Dog Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Green Lea Golf Course - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Freeborn County Historical Society - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 26 min drive - 21.8 miles

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Authentic Log Home on Fountain Lake. Hot tub, Game Room, Kayaks, Canoe, Gardens,



Bring the extended family, but also have room to spread out! Game room in the heated garage, TV room in the walkout basement, screened in porch. Enjoy making a meal together and toys to keep the littles entertained!

We have kayaks and a canoe to explore the wildlife on the water. Snowshoes to explore in the winter. Make smores at the fire pit and relax in the hammock. The gardens feed the birds so they can feed your soul. Our veggie/herb garden are available for you to enjoy some fresh food and teach the young ones! Sports equipment to play with the kids in the large yard is available to use.

Coming for a winter getaway? You will never have cold feet in this house! Heated floors throughout! Our kitchen is well stocked for you to make a feast, just bring the food. There are toys for kids of all ages! Air hockey, foosball and your very own Jukebox!

Our home sleeps 12-14. Each room has a cozy theme.

King Bear Master Bedroom: King bed and private desk area. Lakeview. Attached full bath with jacuzzi tub. Large screen Smart TV.

Garden Loft bedroom: King sized sleep number bed and 2 twins in the trundle daybed.

Garden Loft Reading Nook: Another trundle daybed and Amish made sofa and comfy recliner. A secret door leads to even more toys for the preschool crowd.

Queen Wolf bedroom: Queen bed and pack n play. Lower Level with views of the garden and lake.

Full Moose Bedroom: Full bed with full size crib. Lower Level with views of the garden and lake.

The lower level bathroom is equipped with a large jacuzzi tub and rainfall shower head.

We have baby gates installed on the main level. Beach towels, bath towels and all linens are provided.

Sitting areas on all levels. Lower level TV room also has a dry bar and poker table. Board games, card games and books for all ages. This room has a walk out to the garden which leads to the lake. The gas grill is located on the patio.

Screened in porch: Our favorite "room" in the house, even in the colder months you can find us out there with a cozy blanket and cup of hot cocoa.

Albert Lea is a beautiful Blue Zone City! Walking paths and parks abound. Take a boat ride on the paddle boat tour. Rent a bike or skate board at the boathouse-minutes walk from our home-only $5! Visit the climbing wall on the weekends (just a minute away)! Festivals and events throughout the year with the Freeborn County Fairgrounds. Need to launch your boat? The public boat launch is within walking distance! Visit the many restaurants in town and be treated with that small town service.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 2,763 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Authentic Log Home on Fountain Lake. Hot tub, Game Room, Kayaks, Canoe, Gardens, to the airport?

This vacation home is 94.2 mi (92-min drive) away from the Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Authentic Log Home on Fountain Lake. Hot tub, Game Room, Kayaks, Canoe, Gardens, have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Authentic Log Home on Fountain Lake. Hot tub, Game Room, Kayaks, Canoe, Gardens, offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Authentic Log Home on Fountain Lake. Hot tub, Game Room, Kayaks, Canoe, Gardens,?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Diamond Jo Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Authentic Log Home on Fountain Lake. Hot tub, Game Room, Kayaks, Canoe, Gardens,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Authentic Log Home on Fountain Lake. Hot tub, Game Room, Kayaks, Canoe, Gardens,?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Authentic Log Home on Fountain Lake. Hot tub, Game Room, Kayaks, Canoe, Gardens, have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Authentic Log Home on Fountain Lake. Hot tub, Game Room, Kayaks, Canoe, Gardens, have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Authentic Log Home on Fountain Lake. Hot tub, Game Room, Kayaks, Canoe, Gardens, to downtown Albert Lea?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Albert Lea.

Authentic Log Home on Fountain Lake. Hot tub, Game Room, Kayaks, Canoe, Gardens, Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had cousin weekend with a group of five adults and nine kids ages 1-14... this had something for everyone! Plenty of towels, kitchen supplies, toys, games, books, game tables, as well as blankets for lounging. We had a great weekend! Thank you! We hope to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura A., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
This was by far the best equipped rental we’ve ever stayed in. They have thought of everything. We had ages 5 to 75 and everyone found what they needed. The kids had tons of toys and things to stay entertained. The grandparents could relax on the screen porch and enjoy the view. We hope to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family stayed in Albert Lea for a wedding. We had a wonderful stay. The house is spacious and clean with lots for the kids to do. Plenty of sleeping and bathroom space. The house is also minutes away from coffee shops and restaurants. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend this spacious well cared for property. Perfect place for a family get together (4 siblings and spouses). It was a great space to gather and also have some quiet privacy. All the little touches made it feel like home away from home. It is stocked with everything you need for a truly a stress free stay. Loved the screened-in porch and fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire I.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angella S.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luann S., Davenport, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
This is second time visiting this wonderful home. The owners have thought of everything. Grandkids age 1 through 10 and they all had favorite toys and games that were at the house. The kitchen is well supplied and organized. Everything is so clean. We will be back and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely time at this home! Every imaginable amenity and a great location in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was clean and organized! We had a great time and alot of things to do there for the family and kids
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and spacious. Owner very friendly and understanding
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful place for a bridal party to relax and have fun! We had so much fun fishing at the end of the dock, kayaking, sitting in the screened in porch, and playing games that were provided at the house. Highly recommend for any bridal party or family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joan f.

Liked: Cleanliness

A

Responded very quickly to broken toilet. Really great place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home on the water

We enjoyed our stay at Happy Days log cabin. We had an usually warm day in March, and the kids loved going kayaking! They also took advantage of the hot chocolate station while the adults enjoyed the tea and coffee. The hosts were very accommodating and prompt to respond to questions. Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. The game room was awesome! Thanks again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Family Gathering Space

This is a great place to have a family gathering. The heated garage and games were a hit since we had one of the coldest days this winter during our stay. The house is stocked with everything that you could imagine. Communication with the owners was excellent. I would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience!

Highly recommend this super clean and well appointed home. Also… mattresses were so comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanette S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Supreme place!

Couldn't ask for a better place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great house and place to stay!

Our adult sons and their wives from Washington State and Wisconsin joined us so we could also visit my Mom, sister and her husband, and brother. The house is spacious, comfortable, with several rooms to gather, as well as a table that can seat 10, and a well appointed kitchen. We loved it, and would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon a.

Liked: Cleanliness

wedding

overall awesome, everything was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Time with Family

We live in Albert Lea and were surprised and thrilled to find your beautiful Happy Days Log Home. We were so excited when family decided to come visit, but knew we just didn’t have room for everyone. We had a “staycation/vacation” at Happy Home, werable to eat, sleep, visit and be together
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from Home!

Memories Galore - Great time had by everyone, peaceful location, in this comfortable gem on the river. Activities and toys for every age group, yet separate enough for those who want quiet time! Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

This is a beautiful cabin with all we needed. I loved the screened-in porch and fire pit and the kayaks were appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work vacay

I brought my staff and 4 consumers to happy days cabin. It was spacious, and plenty of things to do for all ages. We like everyone enjoyed the three season porch. We will be back just because of how wonderful the hosts and there staff helped out. Thank tou from
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for family vacation

The house was big enough for our family yet cozy enough to make us feel at home. So many things to do and fishing and kayaking was perfect I would highly recommend it for anyone wanting a family getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat and Bill A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The house and grounds are beautiful. The guys fished and played golf. We shopped! We cooked all our meals in an unbelievably stocked kitchen. We even made rhubarb crisp with the rhubarb from the garden! I fell in love with the town of Albert Lea - we hope to plan another family trip to this house in the future. Thanks so much Emily and Kevin.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024