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Relax by the fireplace in this inviting living room with a sofa and coffee table, offering a serene view of the lake.
Enjoy serene lakeside views from the comfort of a peaceful home.
Relax in a spacious bedroom with a large bed against a wall of windows offering scenic views.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, sink, and stainless steel refrigerator.
Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with a large island and stainless steel stove.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Zimmerman, MN
  • M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Albertville Premium Outlets
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Zimmerman

On lake.At this Zimmerman vacation home, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Young Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Fairview Hospital. M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center is within 9 miles (15 km) and Harris Island Park is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Young Park - 20 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Wild Woods Water Park - 27 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Albertville Premium Outlets - 37 min drive - 28.1 miles
  • Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge - 38 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • Elk River Station - 25 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ridgewood Bay Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬13 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.

Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly!

New! Welcome to the new Lakeside Retreat! Our home is located on Little Elk Lake, just 50 minutes from Minneapolis. Experience all this home has to offer, including sunset views, a large open kitchen, lake toys, bon fire pit, 4 bedrooms, 7+ beds! There is room for the whole family to relax, unwind and enjoy! Fish, swim, boat and play. We can't wait to host you!
Elk Lake also offers the lake front bar/restaurant Ridgewood Bay.
Inside:
4 bedrooms
3 queen beds, 1 full bed, 2 twin bed (bunk beds)
1 queen sofa bed
pack and play portable crib
Upstairs bathroom with step in shower
Downstairs bathroom with full tub/shower
Large open kitchen to cook all your favorite meals
Wifi, TVs, 2 fireplaces
Beautiful lake views
Keyless entry for self check in

Outside:
Lake front
Dock
Paddle boards
Swim toys
Yard games
Bon fire pit
Gas grill
Deck
Ample flat yard space

Elk Lake:
15 ft deep
recreational public lake
362 acres
Ridgewood Bay bar/restaurant located on the North end of the lake

Property manager

Shae Marie Koscielniak

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.6 mi (51-min drive) away from the St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! to downtown Zimmerman?

This vacation home is 3.2 mi away from Zimmerman.

Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great weekend. Even though the weather didn't cooperate, we got out on the pontoon as much as we could. But the house was very well stocked with games and fun things to do. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great group vacation!

We stayed in this home with a handful of friends while visiting town for a snowmobile race and everything went well. Neat private location just off the beaten path, home was clean and well cared for!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Christmas

The home was beautiful and very clean. Great views of the lake. We stayed for family Christmas and there was plenty of room for everyone, we had 8 adults a teenager and 3 kids 6 and under. Property owner was great to work with and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Successful Mom’s Weekend

We had an absolute blast at our annual mom’s weekend. We loved the property the minute we walked in and were able to do all of our favorite things: cook, do puzzles (thanks for providing!), have a fire and watch movies on the couch. We will be returning next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

As described

This house was perfect for our family stay. It was very cute, cozy and clean and the host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome cabin

Beautiful cabin with a great yard, gorgeous lake view, and large open spaces for family to be together. Tons of amenities and activities to use while there too! The host was great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our 4-day stay

We had a family gathering and enjoyed our 4-day stay! The VRBO definition and pictures of this property are a good representation of how homey and comfortable the home is. There are different areas for reading, games, just hanging out or anything else you may want to do. There is not a place to swim, but we knew this ahead of time and brought a small pool for the kiddos. The adults took advantage of the paddle boards. The host was responsive and answered our questions. There were some very nice touches and surprises left by the host for us to enjoy. Almost anything you could need was there. I would definitely recommend this property. It worked out that it was close to the Twin Cities area where we were all from. Those that couldn't stay the entire time had just a short distance to travel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

House was wonderful!

The pictures were accurate. The house was great! The lake was weedy and green but we made the most of it and went out far enough to have less weeds. The grill was being a little cranky but we were able to get it going for each meal. Shea was very responsive when notified.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024