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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101624 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Glenwood, MN
  • Barsness Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Peter Sunset Beach Resort
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Lake Minnewaska
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Glenwood

On lake.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Barsness Park and Pope County Historical Museum. Peter Sunset Beach Resort and Lake Minnewaska are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Barsness Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Peter Sunset Beach Resort - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lake Minnewaska - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Minnewaska Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Princess Minnewaska Burial Mound - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Minnewaska House Brewing Co + Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Gather Coffee + Bristro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Penny's Diner - ‬4 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.

Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit!

Charming home newly updated and ready for your family getaway on Lake Minnewaska walking distance from downtown Glenwood! HUGE and shallow sandy beach, perfect sunsets and large backyard with a creek running through it! When you're looking for a place to bring the family up to the lake, look no further. You'll spend hours playing in the water with the kids enjoying the sandy bottom or head out to fish in one of the best lakes in Minnesota! With being walking distance to downtown Glenwood you'll be able to enjoy all of the shops and restaurants Glenwood has to offer. If you enjoy sunsets, you've found the right spot as well as any given day you can sit back from the front porch or down by the lake and enjoy the panoramic views. The beach is located across the street from the house. The house is spacious and well equipped for your summer getaway!

Property manager

Chad Runge

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,624 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 11

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: 50 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
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 and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! to the airport?

This vacation home is 136.3 mi (127-min drive) away from the Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! to the beach?

This vacation home is 10.3 mi (16-min drive) from Starbuck Public Beach.

Does Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! to downtown Glenwood?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Glenwood.

Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Minnewaska Views!

Super cute property with wonderful views and access to the beach. It is apparent this is a well loved family property whose owners chose to share with others. While the circumstances of our trip were for somber reasons, the cabin environment was really nice and comforting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey M., Minneapolis, MN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location on a beautiful lake. Lots of entertainment space in the house and the beach was nice for kids to play. Easy walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne M., Minnetonka

Great location

The property had perfect location and lots of room for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David C.

Good but not great

Overall, the property was good. Would have been better with some minor upkeep. Biggest complaint was the number of spiders inside the house. The beach needs some upkeep. We cleaned up some of the debris and weeds, but there were still weeds that were large and need to be pulled. Once the beach was cleaned up, the kids had fun playing in the sand. The water was pretty clean and the views of sunrise and sunset are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Weekend!

The house was perfect for our girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay!

Cute little cabin. Liked that it had towels, utensils, etc to use as needed. Host was easy to get a hold of with questions. Had some issues with the AC and a breaker but was able to resolve those. Grass in the yard was a little long but didn’t bother us. Overall had a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brittany M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not as described/pictured

I’m not really one to leave reviews, but the girls I was with this past weekend encouraged me to. First, it’s missing house numbers so it was hard to know if we were at the right place. A few cobwebs here and there can be expected, but we killed at least 20 spiders upon our arrival - hanging out in every corner. There was no AC in one of the bedrooms. The shower curtain fell every time we used it. The beach was covered in weeds and trash - not a place I would want my kids to play. Since we couldn’t lay in the sand as planned, we carried the Adirondack chairs down to the beach just to find nearly every one was badly broken (we ended up sitting on the dock instead). Now to the misleading description. “15 steps to the lake” is actually closer to 100(+) - cross a busy road, walk over to some steps, veer back around to get to the beach. The deck overlooked the backyard - not the lake. These things would be fine had they been accurately portrayed, but I would be extremely disappointed had I booked this for my family with the thought I could grill out while my kids play on the beach 15 steps away. The positives - the house was well-stocked and cute if had been more thoroughly cleaned, the beach would be great if was maintained, and proximity to town was great. I’d personally consider adding a fire pit across the street to be able to have fires overlooking the lake, but that’s a personal preference. Overall, just didn’t meet the mark on the last places we’ve stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location, close to beach

Overall it was a nice stay. The location with the lake view was very nice and picturesque. The kitchen was well-equipped and the beds, pillows, and furniture was all comfortable. The AC kept the place cool, even upstairs, so that was a plus in the summer. There were only a few problems. The property is old, and as with a lot of old houses, the floors seemed to slant in almost every room. Also, in the master bedroom there were only sheers on the front and side windows, whereas there were blinds in the other rooms and downstairs. There was a problem with the TV programming. When turned on, the TV was locked into Amazon Kids even though we followed the directions in the check-in guide. After consulting with the manager, we were finally able to watch TV. It was a little frustrating, in that it was advertised as having "Amazon Prime, Netflix, and HBO Now. All are signed in and ready to use." At night, the side entrance near the driveway was extremely dark and it was difficult to go up the steps without using our cell phone flashlights. Lastly, the property was a little short on basic paper products (TP, paper towels, napkins). But other than those minor inconveniences, I would say that it was a pleasant stay, with close proximity to the beach, shopping and restaurants in Glenwood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our 4th Year

This is the 4th summer we've spent at this house! We enjoy the house, the location, the creek, the large back area, the lake. The house is clean upon check in. Communication with property manager is good with timely responses. Areas of improvement include an air conditioner in the front bedroom. Window cleaning to control dirt, bugs, debris. The shoreline should be raked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable

The property and house were great. Could use some fresh couches but decorated nicely. The kitchen was spacious and loved the big table . I washed everything we used before using it. Cabinets and everything in them in the kitchen and bathroom need to be wiped down and washed. They are dirty. I would give it 5 stars except for this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Town

I would say that it was a nice place and for an old house was nice. Our grand kids loved all the toys and puzzles. We knew there was a road between the house and the lake when we booked. The dock is nice, but no boat lift. The stairs are typical of an older home very steep. the kitchen was spacious and nice. Over all I gave 4 stars. The one thing I had issues with was TVs there were numerous remotes, which in a streaming world is expected, but the instructions for use were basically a couple of lines in a book. The real issue is the instructions say that everything is signed in and ready to use. That wasn't true as it was not possible to get past the need for an access code to access the streaming service that would have shown TNT and the Wolves playoff game. A request to the property manager provided an access code that was for kids access, but did not work for Prime Video. I would offer that this issue was the only thing that dampened our stay. I think in today's world it should be possible to provide and change access codes between tenants. These codes should accompany the welcome packet which should be sent prior to arrival. I think this issue is very fixable, so take it as a suggestion for an improvement rather than a complete negative. Thanks for providing the opportunity to rent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gary W.

hunting

just fine
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

Nice space. Good location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

C F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Labor Day get away

Exactly as listed. VERY WELL STOCKED, especially for the kids...many toys and games for the adults. Don't hesitate to book :) Beautiful lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brooke K.

Liked: Cleanliness

An updated listing would be beneficial, but still a good place!

Thanks for a great stay! We had a great time at the house, and it was a good space for our group. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen items as well as bathroom towels, bedroom linens, kid’s toys, and large outside and indoor table. The backyard was nice, and the grill and play set were enjoyed. We also appreciated the washer and dryer. The dock was nice to use and tie up our boat every now and then. The close boat ramp was nice too. There are a couple things to note that we were disappointed about: there is a road between the house and beach area, the fire pit is not by the creek in the backyard but rather across the road near the beach area, there were no stairs down to the dock (it’s a rocky climb/descent) and the steps in the house upstairs to the bedrooms are very steep. The area where the fire pit was was small over there, didn’t have wood, and didn’t allow all our family to sit around it, so we ended up not using it, which was disappointing. Also to note, there is only one shower and it’s upstairs, which didn’t work well for grandparents since the stairs are so steep, and it didn’t have a bathtub bottom. The third bedroom upstairs did not have a window air conditioner, so it was rather warm even with two fans running. Overall, we enjoyed our stay! Thanks so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

CHRISTINE K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great lakeshore property to stay in

I'd definitely stay here again. We had a family of 6 adults and 4 kids and a small dog and loved staying here Pros: the property mgr was QUICK to reply to needs/ques and gave us his cell#. close to town, boat ramp and public beach, large kitchen and large living room, washer/dryer were nice, the shower was large with great water pressure, the dock, view of sunsets, comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, plenty of bath &beach towels, firepit & chairs, large deck on the backside of house, internet/TV's, fans and AC units, Cutco knives! and we could bring our small cavapoo :) Cons: there needs to be STEPS TO THE DOCK (walking on boulders is an accident/injury waiting to happen) the two couches in the living room need replaced (stained and very uncomfortable), the overall upkeep of the property was poor (landscaping, tacky/sticky paint throughout the house, shower grout, felt unclean), kitchen needs decluttered (it was well stocked but cabinets, drawer and counters were full, items could be removed such as the excess spices and amount of small skillets and glasses), no outdoor electrical outlet (need this for cleaning fish), the guest book needs info on how to access the basement in the event of a storm or circuit panel access (we found the key but it should be listed in the book), also the codes for the TV should be listed (we texted the property mgr but he replies FAST so it all worked out), the road betw the house and lake may deter some but it didn't bother us
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

This is our third year staying at this house. It has a homey feel and the perfect location. The view of the lake is incredible. I have already booked for next year and am counting down the days!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We had a great family vacation and this place was a great central location. The size of the place worked well for us. The nightly rate was fair, but after all the fees i feel it wasn’t a good value. The place was pretty clean, but the shower had moldy caulking, the linen closet had a spider webs so you didn’t feel the bedding was the cleanest and some of the window sils were quite dirty. The pullout couch in the living room had so many stains and smelled like mildew. The main floor toilet wasn’t working correctly from the beginning and the property manager was quick to respond when I informed him. Also, the house is not 17 steps (I believe that’s what the description states) from the water as there’s a road between the house and the water. I also recommend they add some house numbers so when you first arrive you know you’re at the right place. The house is a cute old home and the layout worked great for us. They provided plenty of towels, the kitchen was nicely stocked and keypad entries were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Alicia H.

Quick Getaway

The house was located in a nice town, located within walking distance to a beach and downtown, museum. The children made good use of the playground in the yard. The dock is located across the street, just fyi. We do recommend that someone clean up a little more often as there were dead bugs everywhere with spiderwebs in “active” living areas. The property manager was non existent. I called, emailed and texted about three different questions and received one reply for one question and then no response for anything else. Otherwise, it was fine. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Year 3 and going strong!

Our 3rd year at this location. Again, we had a wonderful stay and plan to go back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

diane m.

Great location

The location is very nice. Close to Barsness park which has a nice playground and splash pad if you have young kids. It was nice to have toys available for the kids at the property. The ice maker was a plus. Checkin was easy. A few suggestions: definitely need steps to the dock. Also, there was food left in the cabinets. I have never seen that at a vrbo. I had no place to put groceries. Kitchen cabinets need a good clean out and restock/organization. Overall a very nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Q.

Great memories were made!

We had a fun time using this property! Lots of great doc fishing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We loved the location and it was great for us. We really enjoyed getting the family together all in one place for the weekend. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful kitchen!

Worked well for family gathering - big table for games - kitchen well stocked & roomy. Pet friendly which was great for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022