Southern Charm on a Northern Lake

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Large deck for morning coffee, evening wine, enjoying the lake view

Large deck facing the lake. New house wrap and siding 2022

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Sunburg, MN

Sibley State Park
‪11 min drive‬
Green Lake
‪26 min drive‬
Spicer City Park
‪28 min drive‬
Benson Municipal Airport (BBB)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Our cozy and charming 3-bedroom private home on Lake Norway provides a large water-facing deck and backyard, as well as level lakefront shoreline for swimming, fishing, kayaking, wading, and relaxing. Enjoy the peaceful property, play lawn games, and make lasting memories at a Minnesota lake. This is our family vacation home, and it will have some personal items throughout the house.

Space
Private home. Large yard. Level Lakefront. Charcoal Weber grill. AC/Heat. Washer/Dryer. Vizio smart TVs. DVD player and several DVDs. 2 Kayaks. Dock with bench. Corn hole. Ladder golf. Water inflatables and noodles. Full use of kitchen and utensils.

Guest access
Kayaks and water inflatables are in the garage. Life jackets are in the basement. Towels and linens are in the main bathroom and hall closet. Kitchenware. Charcoal grill is in the garage (bring your own charcoal). Yard games are in the playhouse. Fire ring (collect firewood from the property or purchase at Pete's Surplus corner store).

Guest interaction
A code to a lock box on the front door will be available for check-in. Code will be sent 24-48 hours prior to check-in.

Neighborhood overview
Friendly and helpful neighbors. Quiet, private lot. Recreation, dining, and shopping opportunities in surrounding area.

Property manager

Angela Allen

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Small, behaved, house-trained dogs are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is our family vacation home. Renters should tidy up by putting away toys and wash, dry, and put away kitchen items.

We have external Ring cameras and a camera in the basement. This is to monitor weather and flooding conditions. We do not watch our guests.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sunburg

Located in Sunburg, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Little Crow Country Club and Glacial Ridge Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sibley State Park and Monson Lake State Park. Big Kahuna Fun Park and Robbins Island Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sunburg, MN

What's nearby

Sibley State Park - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
Lake Florida - 20 min drive - 19.1 km
Green Lake - 26 min drive - 25.9 km
Spicer City Park - 28 min drive - 28.1 km
Big Kahuna Fun Park - 29 min drive - 29.2 km

Restaurants

‪Middle Fork Cafe - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Charm on a Northern Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Southern Charm on a Northern Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Charm on a Northern Lake?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Southern Charm on a Northern Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Sibley State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Middle Lake and Lake Florida. Swan Lake and Monson Lake State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

29 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

This was a very clean, well stocked, house on the lake. We very much enjoyed our stay and are looking forward to booking here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend

Very well maintained lake home. Lots to do. We enjoyed kayaking, yard games, swimming, cards in the cabin, family games and movies at night. Was a great place for getting the family together!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

6 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weather permitting

Although the weather didn't cooperate as we had hoped, we were able to play in the yard, fish from the dock and visit surrounding cities.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

24 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Break

Love it! Great stay and thank you for all the “little things” you had at the property!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa V.

23 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time at the Lake

Everything was as advertised. The kitchen was extremely well-stocked. We really enjoyed our time by the lake. Our only regret is that the lake wasn't really swimmer friendly - very green...but, nothing the host can do about that!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tara S.

13 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet lake spot; too bad the algae showed up!

Quiet lake, clean and comfortable cabin, well supplied (including 9 seasons of “I Love Lucy” on DVD!). The boys did some fishing from the kayaks, but unfortunately the lake was full of algae that week. It’s nice and shallow near the dock, but we couldn’t take advantage of that. The nearby town of New London was convenient. Check out the New London Coop and try to see the water ski show! Overall a great VRBO.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne A., Chaska

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

It would be nice if you had gas grill instead of charcoal grill

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris D.

25 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Weekend Get-Away

We had a wonderful time staying at Woodford Preserve. It is rare to find a VRBO that allows pets so it was great that we could bring our little dog, Molly, who had the time of her life watching the squirrels and trying to catch bunnies. We had one absolutely beautiful day and enjoyed using the kayaks. My husband caught fish from the dock and also on the lake in the kayak. The cabin is nothing fancy but had everything we needed, including central air conditioning. I was surprised by how many things the host provides (extra toilet paper, tissues, bug spray, drinking water, firewood, etc.) that normally we would have to pack and bring. The location is fairly remote with no stores close by - best to stock up on anything you might need before heading to the cabin. This trip was just my husband and I so we didn't use the upstairs. Next time we might bring our daughters with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

3 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lakefront getaway

We had a great getaway at this peaceful lakeside home. Especially enjoyed morning coffee on the deck and lovely moments on the bench on the dock, soaking in the beauty of the lake. Pete from Seasonal Recreation met us at the public access with a nice pontoon rental as recommended by the home owners. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

22 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation at the Lake

A lovely cabin - perfect for our family vacation!! We enjoyed the deck, the kayaks and the fire pit!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Joanne A., Chaska

7 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The internet was not the best but overall we had a great time

Had a great time

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald G.

14 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

Easy, accurate…overall a great week

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michele O.

4 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice holiday weekend getaway

We enjoyed our stay this holiday weekend. The owners provided many extras such as shampoo, beach towels, kayaks, floaties for the lake, bug spray, etc. There really wasn’t anything extra that we needed. The water quality was not the best but we were told that was unusual. We still had a great time floating around at the end of the dock, kayaking, and fishing off the dock. We saw SO many fireworks all three nights we were there. It was great! Not many mosquitos until it got dark. Our group of 8- 4 teens and 4 adults had enough space to spread out when we wanted to and we had more than enough beds to sleep on! We would definitely come back especially if the water was clearer! Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tavis S., Minnesota

7 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun long weekend

We had fun with our extended family at this location. Games and kayaks were especially enjoyed

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

17 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation🚣🏿‍♀️

Wonderful place for a family vacation. Accommodations were great😊

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haily S.

9 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Had a great weekend at this lake property. No issues.

10/10 Excellent

LISA B.

25 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

We had a wonderful time staying at this cabin. It was adorable and very cozy! Plenty of sleeping space for 9 people. The owner was fantastic to work with!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

10 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway!

This place was absolutely perfect for our relaxing girls weekend! It was very spacious and clean. The owner was very responsive and friendly. It had everything we needed! The lake was great for swimming. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

20 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Family Vacay

Woodford Reserve was perfect for our family vacation this year. Roomy sleeping areas and even a pack-n-play. We made use of all the amenities - corn hole, ladder ball, grill, kayaks and really loved the large deck, not to mention the wonderful fire pit! The rhino floatie was a really big hit with the grandchildren. We would definitely come here again and recommend this to anyone who is looking for a relaxing lake getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

14 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

up north

We all ( 6 adults & 1 dog) enjoyed are stay. The 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms(1 shower) worked out great for us. Nice deck to hang out on and a nice dock to pull our boat up to, but we trailered our boat every night.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

3 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

We loved our stay here for a girls weekend with long-time friends. The house had everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable. The lake was lovely and so warm! We enjoyed the kayaks, the inflatables, the deck, the large yard, the peaceful setting, and the visiting deer. We also swam and floated (appreciated the virtually weed-free bottom!), went for walks, hiked at Sibley State Park, rented a pontoon for a day, and a couple early risers in our group enjoyed the beautiful sunrises. There was a supply of books, puzzles, and DVDs for inside time. The owner was very friendly and responsive to questions. It was nice how closets were labeled with what was inside - very organized! I would definitely recommend this lake home, for groups of adults like us but also for families with children.

10/10 Excellent

Fue X.

1 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin getaway!

Just about everything I expected. My family had a great time. I would definitely recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

24 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely A-frame Cabin

Fully stocked cabin - from kitchen to linens to water toys. Nice lakefront lawn to play yard games. Enjoyed floating in the lake, which was waist deep off the dock and stayed shallow for a distance.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonah K.

23 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property

Clean property. Easy check-in process and good communication. Lots of yard space for games. Neighbors are nearby but there is plenty of vegetation for privacy. Wifi was decently fast. Thanks for letting us stay. We had a relaxing time!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

John A.

9 Sept 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

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About the host

Hosted by Angela Allen

We are an active duty military couple and intend to use this as our future retirement home. We want you enjoy our place as much as we do and find it a wonderful spot to make lasting family memories. We have made many updates to our home to include a Verizon MIFI hotspot, smart thermostat, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, newly painted walls, USB outlets, a firepit, water toys, and much more.

Why they chose this property

Nothing can beat being on the lake. We were attracted to the large lakefront yard and level waterfront access. Here you can enjoy swimming, fishing, or just sitting on the dock enjoying the sunrise and sunset (perhaps with a glass of coffee or wine?).

What makes this property unique

Being at the lake is all about shoreline, shade, and memories to be made. This property features all 3. There is level lakefront access for swimming and fishing, a large shaded yard for games, and access to kayaks and water toys.

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Upstairs Half Bath

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