Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families!
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Popular amenities
- Pet friendlyPet friendly
- FireplaceFireplace
- KitchenKitchen
- Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
- Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
- WasherWasher
Explore the area
- Mille Lacs Lake4 min walk
- Mille Lacs Kathio State Park8 min drive
- Grand Casino Mille Lacs14 min drive
- Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)96 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Onamia
What's nearby
- Mille Lacs Lake - 4 min walk
- Mille Lacs Kathio State Park - 8 min drive
- Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 14 min drive
- Mille Lacs Indian Museum - 14 min drive
- Father Hennepin State Park - 17 min drive
Getting around
- St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 100 min drive
Restaurants
- Casey's General Store - 8 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
- BayView Bar and Grill - 5 min drive
- Happy's Drive-In - 5 min drive
- Taco John's - 3 min drive
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Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families!
Our 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 2,500+ square foot home on the highly sought-after Cove Bay (Mille Lacs Lake, MN) is only 90 minutes from the Twin Cities and situated on a 2 acre private lot with level elevation (right up to the lake) and 150’ of gently sloping beach, perfect for families with young children. Four of the bedrooms have queen size beds (one on the main level, great for grandparents) and the 5th bedroom has three bunk beds, one queen size bed, one futon sleeper, and a window seat (a perfect room for the children, including 50" television, DVD / BluRay player, and DirectTV)! There are also five bathrooms (two full baths, two 3/4 baths and one 1/2 bath), and these are attached to the bedrooms for complete privacy... you can't ask for a better setup for your family and friends, with the potential to very comfortably sleep 16 people!
This two-level home also includes a fully equipped kitchen (for all of your cooking needs), spacious dining area (huge dining table with seating for twelve and eight additional folding chairs available), main-level living room overlooking the beautiful lake, separate TV/Video room (with 60” television, DVD / BluRay player, Wii game console, DirectTV, and complimentary wifi / high speed internet), laundry facilities for mid-week washing, and an outdoor Weber propane grill (with grilling utensils) for your tasty Bar-B-Ques.
We also offer a 25' Bennington Luxury Tri-Toon (13 person capacity) for our guests to rent from June thru August, and it is available on a first-come first-served basis (separate rental fees apply). If you have interest in renting our pontoon, please let us know.
Mille Lacs Lake is a world-class fishery with walleye, northern pike, jumbo perch, giant muskie, smallmouth bass, crappies and sunfish! Referred to as the "Walleye Capital of the World", Mille Lacs Lake was also recently ranked as the #1 bass lake in America by Bassmaster (2017). The lake yielded four beastly "world-record" muskies in 2015 & 2016, each in the 60+ pound range! Feel free to bring your own boat… a bait shop and public boat landing are both less than two miles from this home, and the dock is yours to use during your entire stay. You can also book a launch trip for your group, or a private guided fishing trip that will create lifetime memories. There are many trophy fish to be had on this world-renowned lake!
In addition to fantastic fishing, this lake home also features 150’ of gently sloping beach, perfect for swimming (it is shallow for a long ways out, great for young kids, and the water is extremely clear). Enjoy a gorgeous sunset from the private dock or the lakeside fire pit, and know that the private setting (see satellite view on Google map below) will provide a very quiet and peaceful getaway for you and your family and friends. Our large 2 acre yard is perfect for spreading out and enjoying yard games, and includes an outdoor playground for the children, basketball hoop in the front driveway, a paddleboat and six kayaks for zipping around on the lake, tons of games and toys, and numerous activities nearby (see list below for some of the local attractions).
The rates posted below include EVERYTHING you could possibly need for your stay in our lakeside retreat... just bring your food, clothes, and toiletries! We provide complimentary wifi / high speed internet, the laundry facilities are free-of-charge, the six kayaks and paddleboat are available for your entire stay, the dock can be used for mooring your boat (no dock charges), two propane tanks are provided for the grill, no parking fees for your vehicles, the garage is full of toys and swimming supplies (including life jackets and water shoes), the kitchen is fully equipped (free coffee, condiments, spices, etc), and so forth. We provide a "general information" package one month before your check-in with information on all of these amenities and MORE, including local attractions and many fun things to do during your stay.
The summer months are very popular, but don't overlook the fall, winter, or spring. Each of these seasons provides very unique activities and many fun-filled days:
Fall Activities - Take in the crisp, autumn air and enjoy the beautiful fall colors on the lake. Popular activities include ATV riding (more than 300 miles of premier ATV trails make this the largest connected ATV trail in the state), biking and hiking (the Mille Lacs Soo Line Trail is the newest "rails to trails" projects in the state of Minnesota and provides a scenic tour for hiking, biking, and rollerblading during the beautiful fall months), and fishing / hunting / shooting / archery (during the fall, trophy fish are fattening up for winter, and Mille Lacs is also home to white-tailed deer, grouse, and various duck species. The Mille Lacs Wildlife Management Area is located on the south end of the lake, and it encompasses over 39,000 acres of public hunting land, all for your enjoyment).
Winter Activities - The Mille Lacs Lake area is simply AMAZING during the winter months! Nothing brings out the kids in all of us, quite like winter. If you enjoy quiet sports, there are myriad trails for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. The Mille Lacs Kathio State Park also has a sledding hill with hot chocolate in the warming house. For the "active" outdoor enthusiast, the wind-whipped expanse of Mille Lacs Lake is perfect for kiteboarding on skis or snowboards, or ice skating. Don’t miss one of the lake’s big kiteboarding events—the annual Mille Lacs Crossing—usually held the first weekend in March. Or maybe you love to hit the MN snowmobile trails. Trailer up your machines or arrange to rent sleds... either way, the hundreds of miles of groomed MN snowmobile trails will provide a picturesque getaway. If fishing is your thing, plowed roads provide easy access on and off the lake, and local resorts offer fish houses for rent. These well-equipped fish houses have all the comforts of home. Hang out on the lake, play some cards—and of course, fish! Check out the ice reports, hire a guide, grab some tackle and fresh bait, and hit the Mille Lacs Lake ice highway for great Minnesota ice fishing!
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask these in your response. We look forward to having you and your guests at our lakeside retreat on Cove Bay. Thank you!
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Property amenities
Beach
- On the beach
- Beach loungers
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car required
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo
- Video games
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near the marina
- On a lake
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Bicycles on site
- Kayak on site
- Water sports equipment on site
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Windsurfing 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
- 1 unit
- Bicycles
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-out
Special check-in instructions
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Only dogs are allowed
- 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
- Note from host: Guest must clean up behind dogs - $150 fee per dog
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Note from host: Bedroom #4 is great for children!
Important information
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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.
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- To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families! to the airport?
This vacation home is 98.4 mi (100-min drive) away from the St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families! to the beach?
This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families! offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families!?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Grand Casino Mille Lacs (14-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families!?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families!?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families! have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families! to downtown Onamia?
This vacation home is 3.4 mi away from Onamia.
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