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Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+

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Stunning two-story home with a spacious balcony and gabled roof, set amidst a serene lawn and lush trees.
Enjoy serene lakeside views and easy access to recreational activities from this tranquil retreat.
Enjoy meals in this kitchen with a central island, dining table, and sliding glass doors offering a view of the outdoors.
Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with a large island, oven, and stainless steel refrigerator.
Enjoy a serene lakeside retreat surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a tranquil space to relax on the deck.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Shady Hollow Flea Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Detroit Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Detroit Lake Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Detroit Lakes

Heart of Detroit Lakes.Stay at this Detroit Lakes vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Shady Hollow Flea Market and 6 miles (10 km) of Detroit Lake. Detroit Lake Beach and Kent Freeman Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shady Hollow Flea Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Detroit Lake - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Detroit Lake Beach - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Red Willow and Whitehouse Interiors - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Detroit Lakes Station - 10 min drive
  • Hector Intl. Airport (FAR) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Papacitos Burritos - ‬10 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.

Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+

The house has been completely remodeled on the inside with new paint, granite countertops, new wood grain plank flooring, new carpet in the bedrooms, new roof, water heater and air conditioner. It feels like a brand new home! The home sits on 3 acres (no neighbors) and one of the highest points of Lake Melissa with excellent views of the lake. There is free use of a golf cart on the property with easy access to the beach area and a 3 minute ride to the Detroit Lakes Country Club.

Property manager

Darrin Kuenzel

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Excellent Family Sleeps 10
Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+ Detroit Lakes
Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+ Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+ to the airport?

This vacation home is 55.4 mi (67-min drive) away from the Hector Intl. Airport (FAR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+ have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+ to the beach?

This vacation home is 5 mi (8-min drive) from Detroit Lake Beach.

Does Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+ offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+ have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+ have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+ to downtown Detroit Lakes?

This vacation home is 5.1 mi away from Detroit Lakes.

Excellent Family Lake Home! Sleeps 10+ Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding party

During down time it was nice to have bon fires near the lake. Upstairs was warm for sleeping. Stairs difficulty for our 80 year old mother. We enjoyed watching the bladed eagles in the tree on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

wade s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Labor Day family Vacay!

Big house with lots of room to enjoy. Amazing views of lake and sunsets. Great location with lots of options for dining and entertainment. We made some memories that we'll cherish for a lifetime. I did misunderstand the listing, the house is 3br upstairs and an open room (no privacy) with Murphy bed downstairs. Overall definitely a 5 star property. Thanks to the owners for sharing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake home

It was our second time staying here, nice property in a beautiful area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!

Our family had a lovely time, it's a beautiful home on a great lake! Darrin was very responsive. We appreciated previous reviews about the water (strong sulfur taste/smell), so we brought our own drinking water and all was good. All in all, we had a wonderful week!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family reunion

Beautiful home overlooking Lake Melissa. Clean and well decorated. Darrin extremely good communicator--enjoyed meeting him. Beautiful grounds with a golf cart to go down the hill to the lake. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect Lake House

The perfect Lake House This was a perfect house for a large family. The house Everything it was described to be andwas clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan S., Red Lodge, MT.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

Great location for a family reunion. Beautiful views of the lake. The house is very well equipped to handle a crowd.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Trip!

If your looking for a clean and updated home with plenty of space inside and out, this is it. Our family was able to ice fish, pull kids in sleds, and have a winter bonfire outdoors on the property...then cook meals and relax in the large and open concept living room area. If you want a winter weekend getaway this is a great spot...would love to rent in the summer sometime also!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and comfortable!

This home worked well for our family Thanksgiving. We hope to spend time there, again, this summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teri W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week long fall stay

Beautiful home and property. Home is updated and has all the amenities of home - no need to bring extra kitchen stuff, bath towels, etc. Very quiet and a nice view of the lake. The lake is down a hill but easy to get to with golf cart provided - has a nice little fire area down by the lake as well as up by the house. Owner was quick to respond to any questions and accommodating. PLENTY of space for a family or group to stay comfortably.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Spike and Eileen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun at the lake house

Very nice. Would come back again if the opportunity arose.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was a great stay!

We rented the pontoon and had a really nice time staying at the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Rachel S., Lake Andes SD

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, updated, and conveniently located lake cabin

At the time of booking this lake cabin there were no reviews to go off of as it was newly listed. My family and I were very pleased! Beautifully updated lake cabin with everything you could need. Conveniently located along Highway 59 just south of DL. On the off chance you forgot something a quick trip to town isn’t an issue. Kitchen was well stocked with the basic cooking utensils. Do bring bottled water if you plan on making coffee in the coffee pot because if you use the tap water you will notice a slightly different taste if you are not used to it. Beds were comfy and the fans in each room were an added bonus as it did get slightly warmer upstairs. It unfortunately rained a good chunk of our stay so the smart TV with Netflix, Hulu and cable were great for catching preseason football games and movies. Having access to the golf cart was wonderful as it is a steep hill down to the dock. We were able to catch a lot of small sunnies and a few decent size large mouth bass off the dock! Overall, we throughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely, updated and clean lake cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Better Than Expected

Last minute family vacation plans turned out to be better than we could have hoped! Beautiful renovations, spacious property, and responsive owners made this trip a summer highlight!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Carmen C., Ashland, NE

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fishing Fun

Having made a late decision to rent a lake house, we took a chance on this property new to VRBO and (when we rented) having no reviews. In general, we were not disappointed and had a wonderful week making memories on beautiful Lake Melissa at this clean, comfortable, updated lake property. Specifically, we found the mattresses comfortable, the availability of lake toys generous and the grill AMAZING! (Pancakes, eggs and bacon oh yea!). Overall the kitchen is moderately equipped. DO bring water. We are new to this lake area so were surprised by the sulphur water, but perhaps that is common to the region. Bring a blow dryer and your own shampoo and shower and bath soap. The coffee maker is a traditional style (which we appreciated) with basket type filter. DO rent the boat. The dock is lovely, but there is no opportunity for swimming off the dock and only very minimal fishing. We rented the boat and had spectacular fishing and great fun on the lake. There is minimal lake view from the property although the owner has plans to address this so there is potential. There is no outside patio or deck, but chairs in the very large private yard. The golf carts are a necessity as the path to the beach is rather steep. Keep your eye on this property. There is great potential here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen M., Parker, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Lake Getaway

Adorable house on a hill overlooking the lake. Had golf carts for driving down the hill to the dock and grassy area. Fire pit and large grill were perfect for evening entertainment. Walking distance to the cute flea market. Close to Detroit Lakes for shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021