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Cottage 5 is great for family gatherings, & fishing on Lake Osakis!

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Room
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 641.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Osakis, MN
  • Erickson's Petting Zoo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage 5 is great for family gatherings, & fishing on Lake Osakis!

This is a newly remodeled seasonal cabin that was built over 100 years ago!

Cottage 5 has a complete kitchen set-up: dishes, silverware/knives, pans, microwave, oven/stove, refrigerator/freezer, toaster, coffee pot (we provide filters). The "L" shaped kitchen/living room has a futon in it. We provide kitchen soap and bathroom hand soap but you need to bring your own kitchen, bath, & paper towels. It also has heat, A/C, Spectrum streaming and free Wi-Fi.
Bathrooms have a sink and shower. We provide toilet paper all bedding (sheets, comforters, fleece blankets, and 4 pillows per cabin). This cottage has its own deck with fire pit, deck furniture and charcoal grill.

Lake Osakis is a 6,270-acre lake located in the town of Osakis on Interstate #94. It is one on Minnesota's top fisheries with both large and smallmouth bass, northern pike,crappies and big sunnies. But Walleyes are the most sought after prize on the lake. Osakis has a tremendous Walleye population with a great population of fish in the "keeper" range plus those "trophy fish."


AMENITIES:

150' lighted fishing dock

ON THE LAKE:

Boat Rental

Pontoon Rental

Boat Lift Rental

Fish Cleaning House

NEAR BY ATTRACTIONS:

Golf course (3 blocks away)

Central Lakes Bike Trail

Swim beach and city park

Restaurants

Gift Shops / Antiques / Crafts

Whiskey Distillery

Long Prairie drive in movie theater (1 of 6 left in MN)

CHECK IN TIME - 3:00 PM CHECK OUT TIME - 9:30 AM

Property manager

Janet Steinbrecher
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Family reunions, birthdays, anniversaries
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Quiet time between 10pm & 7am

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Note from host: Family reunions, birthdays, anniversaries
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Osakis

Located in Osakis, this cabin is on a lake. Kensington Runestone and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Big Ole Viking Statue and Douglas County Historical Society. Erickson's Petting Zoo and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Osakis, MN

What's nearby

  • Erickson's Petting Zoo - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Geneva Golf Club - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 24 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 25 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Lake Carlos State Park - 25 min drive - 27.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Knight's Pub & Grub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tip Top Dairy Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sidewalk Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪O-Town Tavern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Aj's Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage 5 is great for family gatherings, & fishing on Lake Osakis! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage 5 is great for family gatherings, & fishing on Lake Osakis!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage 5 is great for family gatherings, & fishing on Lake Osakis!?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Cottage 5 is great for family gatherings, & fishing on Lake Osakis! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Erickson's Petting Zoo and within 12 miles (20 km) of Geneva Golf Club and Roger M. Holmes Wildlife Management Area. Kensington Runestone and Big Ole Viking Statue are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Travis J.

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

Cottage 5

Very clean and all new appliances, flooring, sinks, toilet bed..great place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle W.

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

Great location and beautiful sunseta

We selected this property because of having access to a dock for our fishing boat. It's very obvious that the cabin had recently been remodeled. The only drawback for me since I have a bad back was the beds. They weren't the most comfortable. We did have a family member sleep on the futon and she said that was comfortable and supportive. It was very close to town, but yet far enough away to enjoy the Serenity of the lake. We had a two year-old with us so it was nice to be able to walk to the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Perfect little retreat

Remodled cottage was clean and had plently space for 1 adult and 3 kids. The wifi and television were great for watching movies and for my teenage daughters to keep their snap streaks. The docks were great for fishing and taking in sunsets. Janet was very responsive to questions and everyone I encountered was very friendly. There is a beach a couple blocks down and many beaches in Alexandria. We enjoyed ice cream at the dairy bar and food/bowling at the barn and bowl right in osakis. Would recommend for a laid back family get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great Place

This was a wonderful place to stay. It is right on the lake with a big dock to catch fish off of. The owners are very accommodating. They are there if you need anything.

10/10 Excellent

DeAnne G.

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

Weekend getaway

Very peaceful at the cabin, wished there was swimming access but there was a beach just a few blocks away. Catching fish right off the dock. Nice size sunnies and bass. Owners were amazing and very friendly. A couple issues with the power but they are fixing it. Overall I had a wonderful time with the family!

6/10 Okay

Rita G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not what we expected

The cabin is under new ownership and hopefully they will be replacing the couch and carpeting as they were very dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerolyn B.

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

August stay 2019

Friendly owner. Attended to our needs. Rentals were very clean.

10/10 Excellent

clare d.

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

Osakis Gem

Idlewild, now under new management is delightful. Cozy, fantastic owners, lovely lake views and lots of great antique shops close by. Plan to go again in a few years.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Mn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rustic resort. Janet and Shand were a delight to work with and very accommodating. The pantoon ride made the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Mike G.

It was very relaxing trip.

I enjoyed the cabin and the area. You and your family are great people, and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Great Owners

We really enjoyed our stay! The location was perfect for everything from launching our boat, close proximity to town, and the fishing was very good! The cabin was perfect for my husband and I! The owners were very attentive and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Janet Steinbrecher

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I grew up in Blaine Minnesota and always dreamed of living in a small town. I love renting my cabins out to show the beauty and relaxation of this small town area that I fell in love with and moved to when I was 19.

Why they chose this property

Osakis is the first town I moved to from the Minneapolis area and holds a special place in my heart. Everyone was so friendly and happy here.

What makes this property unique

The best part of this property is the feel of being away from it all, but in reality town is just around the corner, with anything you want/need within 10 blocks from the property!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests