June/July openings|OnLake|PaddleBoard|Dock|Sleep12

It doesn't get much better than this! A luxurious lake house situated on a spacious acre, panoramic views of Lake Carlos and beautiful sunsets and WE SPRAY FOR MOSQUITOS! Perfect location near public boat ramp and beach/tunnel access to Lake Le Homme Dieu. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS OR SMOKING! Horizon Public Health License # 2153

Nothing Else Matters is the ideal place to play on the water all day and retreat to comfy luxury after. Don’t miss the stunning sunsets that give the perfect wind down to your day. You can enjoy all that the Chain of Lakes has to offer from the panoramic lake views on the first floor that include a well-stocked kitchen, the cozy chic living room, the luxurious den with a wood fireplace, and the spacious master bedroom. The kitchen is fully equipped and features a large center island that seats 5, granite counter tops and stainless appliances. A dining table seats an additional 8. The spacious master suite offers a luxurious king size bed, seating area, lake views, flat screen TV, and large master bathroom with shower and ample closet space. The first floor also includes a bedroom with a queen size bed, another room with two full size beds, a full size bathroom, and a huge laundry room.

Venturing downstairs, you can sprawl on the comfy couch and enjoy movies and games on the big screen TV, see who can make the most hoops on the indoor basketball game, or trail off to one of the two tranquil bedrooms with queen size beds. Another 3/4 sized bathroom is downstairs for those guests.

Our property also includes a stand-alone guest house complete with queen size bed, equipped kitchen, sofa, TV, and 3/4 sized bathroom.

There are so many areas with plenty of room to unwind, entertain and play. Relax outside on our one acre with 150 feet of private shoreline and dock. We have a large dock to anchor your boats, two paddle boards, a fire pit overlooking the lake, and a kids’ playground area. (Dock is accessible from approx Memorial Day to 1 Oct). Free High Speed Wi-Fi. We are located on highly desirable Lake Carlos with easy access to Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Darling, and downtown Alexandria is a quick 8-minute drive. You can check out Zorbaz, Lure, and Casey’s Amusement Park on your way. Our CHECK IN time is 4PM and CHECK OUT time is 10AM. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS OR SMOKING!

There are numerous options for eating out, golf, water skiing, wakeboarding, fishing and exploring Central Minnesota on and off the water in Alexandria and nearby towns, too. Plan to spend your next vacation with us and you’ll see why it’s named “Nothing Else Matters”!


Local Attractions:

Interlachen Inn Restaurant- 1 min walk

Downtown Alexandria- 8 minutes

Casey’s Amusement Park- 6 min

Carlos Creek Winery- 8 min

22 Northmen Brewing Company- 8 min

Copper Trail Brewing- 10 min

Runestone Museum – 10 min

Panther Distillery – 21 min

Tip Top Dairy Bar - 20 min

Numerous Golf Courses in and around town

ENTRY LEVEL FLOOR:

Beautiful custom kitchen with granite countertops and fully stocked (including coffee pot) with seating for 5 at the counter
Dining table to seat a total of 8
Living Room with big screen Smart TV
Board Games
Den with wood fireplace and lounge chairs
Master Suite with King Sized bed, full bath, Smart TV and private view of lake!
Guest bedroom with 2 full size beds
Guest bedroom with queen size bed
Separate full sized bath
Large Laundry Room with Washer and Dryer

*Note: there is no local or cable TV throughout the cabin. Bring your streaming passwords!

PATIO:
Amazing Lake Views
Patio Furniture

DOWNSTAIRS:
2 Guest Bedrooms each with a Queen Sized Bed
Game/TV room- Basketball Game, Huge Lounger Couch, and a Smart TV
3/4 sized bathroom

PRIVATE GUEST COTTAGE:
Queen Bed w/Smart TV
Living Room with Couch and Smart TV
Stocked Kitchen
Full sized Bathroom

YARD/LAKE
Kids playset
Fire Pit
Private Dock and Boathouse
2 Paddle Boards
Endless fun and Memories!!

*NOTE Dock and paddle boards should be in the water by Memorial Day weekend. However, this is not guaranteed based on how late in the season the lake was frozen. This affects all homes on the lake. Message us if you are concerned with the timeline. The dock and paddle boards are not guaranteed after 1 Oct.

AIRPORT: Minneapolis St Paul Airport – 2 hr 15 min; Grand Forks Airport-2 hr 53 min

HOLIDAY NOTE: THERE ARE NO CHECKOUTS ALLOWED ON 4 JUL, 24-25 NOV or 24-26 DEC

PRIVATE PARKING: Plenty of Parking available on property. Note: Guests will NOT have access to the garage on property

ACCESS: The front door is equipped with an electronic keypad. Guests are required to sign the renter agreement and set up their security deposit to receive the door code. You will get a personalized door code 48 hours before check-in, no need to meet anyone for keys. Enjoy the entire place to yourself.

Please review these rules prior to booking.

AGE: All guests must be 25+ with the exception of children with their parents.

OCCUPANCY: 12 Person Maximum. If you bring more people than accounted for on your reservation, we will charge you $100 per person over said number per night. Exceeding the maximum permitted occupancy can result in many issues, including a fine by local authorities for not adhering to sprinklers/fire safety. We reserve the right to cancel reservation if this rule is not followed.

SMOKING: This is a NON-SMOKING/VAPING cabin. No smoking anywhere on the premises.

WEATHER: No refunds for weather/natural disasters/power outages/other things that are beyond our control. Please purchase travel insurance for coverage.

OUTDOOR GRILL: There is a charcoal grill out on the patio for use. You will need to supply your own charcoal. There is a metal ash bucket and an ash shovel to be used to clean up afterwards.

TRASH: Trash Bins are provided on property. Please bag up all trash and place in outside bin on departure.

MOSQUITOS and CRITTERS: We subscribe to monthly pest control, including for mosquitos. However, this lake home is still considered to be in the woods, and with that comes bugs and other critters.

PETS: Pets are NOT allowed. We love pets, however some of our family members and guests are very allergic to pet dander. Please be considerate and make alternate vacation arrangements for your furry family members. There are many pet-friendly homes in the area that would love to host your family.

CHECK IN/OUT: Check-in at 4:00 PM. Check-out at 10:00 AM. We do not offer early check-in nor late check-out. We do not allow check-ins nor check-outs on holidays.

OTHER SAFETY: Do not lean or hang on the railings.

CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations will incur a $175 service fee as that is charged to us by our credit card service.

We provide a starter pack consisting of dishwasher tablets, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, and kitchen sponge. Basic toiletries including soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion are provided in all bathrooms. Condiments, ground coffee, creamer, sugar, zip lock bags, and charcoal are NOT provided. Laundry detergent is also not provided.

Other things to note
*No parties
*Absolutely no smoking, vaping, candles, incense, or any other smoke/odor producing products are allowed.
*Absolutely no pets allowed due to allergy concerns. If you bring a pet of any kind you will be charged an additional $300 for cleaning and be asked to leave with no refund.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: There is a $500 security deposit that will be collected by credit card after booking your reservation. If, at the end of the rental period, the rental property is returned undamaged beyond normal wear and tear, the Security Deposit will be released in full within five (5) business days.

Hosts are available by message 8AM to 6PM.