On the beach.At this Buffalo vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Maple Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Veit Automotive Foundation Museum. Maple Lake Wildlife Management Area and Robert Ney Memorial Park Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Venetian Indoor Waterpark - 44 min drive - 35.9 miles
St. Cloud State University - 48 min drive - 42.2 miles
St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center - 51 min drive - 43.3 miles
Lake Minnetonka - 55 min drive - 38.0 miles
Getting around
Big Lake Station - 28 min drive
St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Culver's - 12 min drive
Mill Creek Inn - 14 min drive
Dairy Queen - 12 min drive
Chipotle - 12 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.
MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet
Maple Lake Chalet, a beautiful custom lake home in Buffalo Minnesota, will surpass your vacation dreams! You will be amazed by the tree-like banisters that bring nature inside. A beautiful porch overlooks the lake and the sprawling backyard. You'll enjoy cooking in the large kitchen or mixing up drinks in the wet bar. Bring your own boat and spend the day on Maple Lake, then rest easy in one of the Chalet's many comfortable beds. With sleeping arrangements for 12, this home can fit the whole family.
Located just an hour from the Twin Cities, Maple Lake Chalet is sure to become your favorite vacation getaway. Minnestay looks forward to hosting you!
*House Features* 4 Bedrooms: - 1 King - 1 Queen - 2 Twin over Full bunks - 2 Full (2 queen pullout couches in living room) - 4 full baths (2 with tub/shower, 2 with shower only) - Half bath in garage - perfect for washing up after a lake day! Large kitchen and dining area Gorgeous living room with showstopping views Lower level wet bar and kitchenette Wine fridge and ice maker Large screen TVs with cable and streaming apps 65' private dock - bring your boat! 2 paddle boards and several water toys Multiple outdoor patio/dining areas Grill Outdoor shower Seating on the dock Front yard and front porch Firepit
Exterior photos coming soon!
*HOUSE RULES* • All guests must be over the age of 25, unless part of a family unit. Verification may be required. • All check-ins are contactless! To provide this service, we require a photo of yourself holding your ID to verify your identity, to be emailed or texted to our reservations department prior to check-in. No exceptions. (Please be aware that we do not have staff available to meet guests in person on site for this purpose.) • Bookings made within 7 days of arrival will require additional credit card documentation. • A Minnestay Rental Agreement must be signed prior to arrival. This will require that you provide us with your email address. Please inquire about the terms and conditions prior to booking. More info can be found on the Minnestay website, under Guest Services - Rental Policies. • No smoking inside of the home. This includes e-cigarette and vape. • This property may have a noise monitoring device on the interior of the home. Additional noise monitoring devices may be located in gathering spaces on the exterior of the home, as well. • No events! This home is designed for families and responsible adults. Restrictions include, but are not limited to: Weddings and wedding celebrations, bachelorette/bachelor gatherings, and reunions. • No pets allowed! • Please note that you are staying in a private home and not a hotel. We expect that you will treat it with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to resolve them as quickly as we are able. • Consumable amenities provided by Minnestay are not refilled during stay. • Quiet Hours: 10PM-7AM. We love our neighbors! Please be respectful of the permanent residents on either side of this property. • Direct bookings or other online booking sources may be subject to a 3% cancellation fee.
Deviation from these rules can result in an eviction from the premises with no refund, as stated in the signed rental agreement.
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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
General
Garden
Unit size: 4,080 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
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
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, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet to the airport?
This vacation home is 32.6 mi (42-min drive) away from the St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet to the beach?
This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet have a spa?
This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.
How close is MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet to downtown Buffalo?
This vacation home is 5.6 mi away from Buffalo.
MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Joseph O.
Oct 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and setting, you can be as active or relaxed as you choose. A wonderful place to stay.
Joseph O.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Savanny S.
Jul 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake house for bigger family!
Our family had a fantastic time at this home. Maple Lake was great for fishing, swimming and paddleboarding. We felt safe in this neighborhood and had plenty to do to keep everyone entertained and relaxed. There was a little delay in the communication using Vrbo messaging, but no urgent requests were needed on our end. We would definitely return back to this location!
Savanny S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Annie S., Eden Prairie, MN
Oct 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous time at Maple Lake Chalet!
Thank you for opening up your beautiful home to our family. We had such a fabulous stay at Maple Lake Chalet! There were ten of us (ages 4-80+) enjoying a long weekend get-away and we could not be more pleased with the location, accommodations, weather, proximity to town and more! The home is beautiful (pictures don't do it justice) and there was so much attention to detail within the home and around the property. The kids spent the entire weekend fishing off the dock--which they loved. We even got to enjoy a beautiful bonfire with s'mores and a few amazing sunsets.
The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, flatware and cookware. We also loved the basement with the comfy couch and large TV---perfect for a family movie night. We took full advantage of the space and all the things Maple Lake Chalet had to offer. Absolutely perfect!
Annie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tyler S.
Sep 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Front House
Great living space and home with an even better set up for an outdoor lover. Private beach and dock with a large outdoor seating area.
Tyler S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Dave B.
Aug 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time and the family too.
It was a nice stay, but there is somethings that i need to say. The AC does work but the AC make a very loud noise when it turn on and to the end the hot water smell terrible. .
Dave B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Colleen K.
Jul 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Would recommend this property!
Colleen K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
July vacation
We loved our vacation. The house was perfect. The lake was gorgeous. We fished from the dock we brought our own boat. The amenities of the house were complete the teens enjoyed movie night while we played cards on the deck. We caught over 100 fish in our time at the house. The lake was like glass we were able to water ski and tube every single day. The weather was perfect. The proximity to the Twin Cities made the vacation complete. This is a very nice set up for anyone who is flying in to have a nice lake vacation.
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
lisa k., shakopee, mn
Jul 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best of both worlds
This property on Maple Lake is a destination for all. If you live in the metro it is obviously close and yet you feel like you are way up North. The fishing on the lake is better than expected. The beach and up keep of property was superb. We had a couple glitches that were handled promptly. Overall a great experience.