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Ambiance in spades! You can tell it's a lake, because of the way it is! Neat!
Garage not included, but all of the fruit on the property is! Rhubarb/raspberry!
Living area
We have a Traeger pellet grill, beanbag toss game, patio cooler, axe games...

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12269.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Guest

1 Double Bed

Downstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

Kids'

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs guest

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath.

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakeside Leisure: Relax, Recharge, Reconnect!

**Welcome to Your Lakeside Retreat!** Perfectly positioned halfway between Minneapolis and Fargo, this stunning mid-century modern home on Darling Lake is an ideal getaway for family reunions. Enjoy diverse living spaces tailored for different age groups within our home, ensuring everyone has their perfect spot.

**Location & Leisure:** Just 2 miles from downtown Alexandria, you’re close to vibrant bars, delightful restaurants, and charming shops. The property is a stone's throw across the water from Arrowwood Resort and Waterpark—accessible via a short boat ride—featuring dining options, a spa, and a conference center. Local favorites like The Lure and Zorbas are also easily reachable by water.

**Amenities & Comfort:** Our home features:
- A fully equipped kitchen for all your culinary needs.
- Three separate living rooms to cater to different age groups or activities.
- Free high-speed WiFi throughout the home, eliminating any dead zones.
- Comfortable sleeping arrangements include: one king, one queen, two full beds, two twin beds, and two sleeper sofas (one queen, one full).
- All beds are outfitted with high-end, cool gel memory foam mattresses for a restful sleep.
- Entertainment is guaranteed with two large Smart TVs, each complemented by excellent surround sound systems.

**Outdoor Adventures & Recreation:**
- Bring your boat and enjoy exclusive access to our boat lift and dock.
- Swim at the hard sand beach or relax on the lakefront deck.
- Experience the stunning 4th of July fireworks directly from the dock, kitchen, or any of the decks.
- Complimentary water toys and a selection of yard games are available for endless fun.

**Unique Offerings:**
- We are one of the few VRBO lakefront properties on a Premier Chain of Lakes, conveniently within pizza delivery range!
- Our location not only provides a view but direct access to a chain of six beautiful lakes leading to a crystal clear lazy river—perfect for exploring by boat.

**Family-Friendly:** For those traveling with little ones, consider renting essential baby equipment through BabyQuip. Have everything you need delivered directly to our home, saving space and hassle during your travel.

**Your Perfect Stay:** We strive for your five-star experience. Should anything fall short, please let us know how we can make it right.

License number: 1895

Property manager

George/Marnie Collins

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Upon request
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a quiet neighborhood, raucous parties are expressly forbidden. If the neighbors complain, we'll keep the damage deposit. *Hasn't happened yet*

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: 15
Note from host: upon request
Long-term renters welcome
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

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this holiday home is on the beach. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Casey’s Amusement Park and Carlos Creek Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Erickson's Petting Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Runestone Museum - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Alomere Health - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 10 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Garden Center Lanes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Leisure: Relax, Recharge, Reconnect! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Leisure: Relax, Recharge, Reconnect!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Leisure: Relax, Recharge, Reconnect!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Leisure: Relax, Recharge, Reconnect! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Alexandria holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Casey’s Amusement Park, Lake Latoka and Lake Brophy County Park. Runestone Museum and Big Ole Viking Statue are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hayley L.

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

Great Stay!!

Beautiful property, has all the amenities, plenty of space to spread out!!! Quiet, beautiful lake!!! Very organized and clean!! Great great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Family Vacation

We all enjoyed our stay here. This home was perfect for our family. We appreciated the good communication with the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Beautiful, perfect place to spend time with family

This home is nothing short of perfect. Wonderful family spaces, wonderful space for the teens to "disappear". Bedrooms are spectacular, the kitchen is wonderful. We played many games of Farkel and Yatzee, did two 1000 piece puzzles, and spent many hours on the lake, the winery, and the minigolf course. A much needed respite for our family, and we couldn't ask for a better place to be. Thank you soo much.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom N., russell

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

Great spot to stay

Second year staying! Great spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joni H.

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

Fabulous house

The home met all of our needs, two fantastic living rooms and large bedrooms with storage. The kitchen was well stocked with extra items (spices, coffee filters, great cutlery, and also had a crockpot.) there was plenty of firewood. The lower deck is so nice for gathering and private with fantastic lights. Only downside was the decks only had six chairs but we had two bag chairs packed and there also isn’t central air (window unit in the living room.) Fantastic space and we will definitely be back!!! So close to Carlos Creek (we attended a cheese pairing) and we loved the stairs for morning workouts! Thank you, George!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G., Plymouth, MN

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

Annual Alexandria Family Vacation

Had a lovely time with our children and grandchildren. We love the chain of lakes that we have been coming to for the past 36 years. Our family has grown so we need more space. George's house is ideal for us. It has a nice boat lift. The location is perfect also to town, or across the lake to Arrowwood. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

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

Great Weekend!

We enjoyed our girls weekends! Great views and amenities-very close to Zorbazs and Carlos Creek Winery! Had an awesome time wading in the water and hanging out on the deck! Awesome spot to gather and relax for a weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Family gathering

This place was wonderful for our family gathering of 8 adults & 2 babies!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S., Rochester

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

Nice 5 bedrooms! Kitchen well stocked with dishes plus!

The lily pad a lot of fun for our grandkids. We were able to easily cook our meals there. To note if unable to do stairs could not access the dock. Beautiful view. Enjoyed the pair of loons we saw often.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Everything You Need

George outfitted his home with all the cooking equipment you could want, games galore, a lily pad, new Traeger grill and a sound system equivalent to a movie theater. Restaurants, entertainment park and winery near by. What more could you ask for?!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Clean and comfortable with all the amenities

Excellent stay, highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene N.

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

Awesome home for vacation!

Our annual family vacation and it was perfect for our family! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce R.

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

Joyce Ramige

Pleasant!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Lakefront Property -close to town

Beautiful lakefront property with nearby Alexandria grocery stores, restaurants and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location

This house was perfect for our trip up to Alexandria. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aleta N.

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

Beautiful views of Lake Darling

We had a very nice stay. The house works so well with the layout of space, the items provided, the nearness to Alexandria’s downtown and perfect Fall colors. We enjoyed the fire pit and the fireplace, put together puzzles, went for walks and read books. Plenty of hot water for showers. Well stocked kitchen. Very good host, taking care to check on whether we needed anything.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Fall Fishing

My husband, our young adult boys, and a few of their friends joined us for a few days of fishing. The home was perfect for our group: size, bedrooms, dock area, backyard with fire pit - we cooked all meals at the home. Neighbors were friendly and helped us find some walleyes. My folks lived on Lake Darling for 20 years - was great to be back and spent some time with friends and family in such a great home. Thank you, George!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

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

Home away from home, and then some

My family and I had such a wonderful time here! The weather cooperated for the most part, and even when the rain came we were content on staying in and playing games and watching movies. Everywhere you would like to visit in Alexandria was literally within a minutes drive. Our host George was a very nice guy and responded quickly when we had questions. The home was well stocked with necessities, which was so nice. The lake was perfect for playing safely by the dock for the kids! Fishing was fun as well. Bluegill and Bass were easy to catch and kept everyone entertained. I hope to visit again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Perfect family vacation spot

Our family of 9 had a wonderful time. Lake shore was shallower than last year but we managed just fine. House was beautiful, comfortable, well organized and outfitted. We especially loved having three separate areas for relaxing. Teens in basement, young adults in tv area, and older folks in living room, and also lots of together time at the huge table. Mini golf and go karts at Casey's, shopping downtown and fishing.... So much fun! Had the pleasure of meeting the owner. George is super nice and so responsive to any questions or concerns. Thank you soooo much, George. We loved every minute of our time, even the rainy day 1000 piece puzzle day. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

beautiful home on lake darling

great location. nice home. well maintained. beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

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

Lovely home.

Worked well for our 8 adults and 3 kids. Lake is shallow so you would need to go out a long way to actually swim. Kids enjoyed the lily pad!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Fantastic Vacation

I mean, everything you can think of was in the house or on the property. Our group loved the area and convenience to every thing. Owner was very excessable. Will differently consider going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Faith M., Skiatook

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

Our yearly fishing trip

Perfect! The owner is very responsive. The home is very nice and had lots of room!! Had everything we needed and much more! It’s was a relaxing stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Cleanest VRBO we’ve ever seen

Excellent property, exceptional service and responsiveness from owner.

10/10 Excellent

Ellie S., Omaha, Nebraska

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

Great house!

We had 2 families a total of 4 adults and 5 kids! Such a beautiful home. The pictures don’t do it justice, so much room and nicely stocked. Great view and we had awesome weather! I would stay here again! Owners were easy to work with!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by George/Marnie Collins

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Just a dude trying to navigate this rock peacefully, giving more than I take, figuring out my path to the best of my abilities!

Why they chose this property

I bought it as a place where my family, scattered across the nation, would be happy to visit me!
It is, and they do!

What makes this property unique

The whole house flows beautifully, three separate living areas where it seems folks congregate based on age! Game room with poker table and huge TV/game system downstairs for the youths; calm sunroom with comfortable furniture/lighting/fireplace upstairs for the adults with extra experience and then the main living area bordered by the kitchen/dining room and deck, equipped with an ear-splittingly excellent sound system/TV! Oh yeah, I suppose the Chain of Lakes is pretty dang unique as well. Two friends started from my dock a few years ago and canoed to New Orleans.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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