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Lake Lida, located in western Otter Tail county. Lakes are a way of life in this area!

Public access just a mile from the house makes access to the lake an ease.

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8.4

Very good

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Pelican Rapids, MN

Maplewood State Park16 min drive
Detroit Lake26 min drive
Detroit Lakes, MN (DTL)31 min drive
Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion38 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The place worked great for our family

Dustin F.

Aug 10, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Lakeside Retreat on Lake Lida

LAKE LIDA!
Experience the ultimate Pelican Rapids, MN lakeside retreat. From the moment you walk through the front door, you will feel at ease and kids will be filled with excitement when they first lay eyes on the amazing sand beach and hard sand bottom just steps away from the lakeside patio. 3 beds, 1.5 bath.

A total of bedrooms 3 and 1.5 baths. Please note while 6 people can sleep comfortably in the beds. Leashed Pets are allowed with an additional pet deposit.

Located in western Otter Tail County. Lakes are a way of life in this area, with Lake Lida being a very popular choice for vacationers. From swimming to fishing this 5,000-acre lake will provide hours of entertainment for all lake enthusiasts. With year-round outdoor activities available and area attractions nearby, you and your group are sure to have an amazing time. Maplewood State Park just 8 miles away provides an easy escape for a day of hiking, biking, horseback riding, or cross-country skiing. On a rainy day let one of the many nearby towns give you a day of shopping with some of the greatest shops that you won't find anywhere else - Pelican Rapids (6 miles), Detroit Lakes (16 miles), Perham (20 miles). When your day comes to an end, your designated cook will find a fully stocked kitchen to cook up an amazing meal; or let us make you a reservation to one of the area attractions. After dinner feel free to play a family board game or cozy up to the outdoor firepit while taking in the amazing sunset view over Lake Lida.

Don't forget the boat/pontoon/ jet ski/fish house or the snowmobiles. We do have marine rentals available as well. Public access just a mile from the house makes access to the lake an ease. Feel free to tie your boat to our dock overnight. Winter provides great ice fishing just a short distance from the house with easy access from the property for your snowmobile or ATV. Don't forget about the hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails just out the back door.

Simply put, this vacation home will provide a great vacation for all. Come enjoy central MN at its finest.

Property manager

Darin

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Pelican Rapids

Located in Pelican Rapids, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Spidahl's Ski Gaard and Lyle Crovisier Memorial Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Red Willow and Whitehouse Interiors and Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pelican Rapids, MN

What's nearby

Maplewood State Park - 16 min drive
Detroit Lake - 26 min drive
Detroit Lake Beach - 27 min drive
Detroit Mountain Recreation Area - 35 min drive
Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion - 38 min drive

Getting around

Detroit Lakes Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cornfield Cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪The Pickle Factory - ‬19 min drive
‪VFW Post 5252-Pelican Rapids - ‬11 min drive
‪Dq Grill & Chill - ‬13 min drive
‪Taqueria Escobar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat on Lake Lida pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat on Lake Lida?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat on Lake Lida?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat on Lake Lida located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from World's Largest Loon and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Maplewood State Park. Shady Hollow Flea Market and Detroit Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

8.4

Very good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dustin F.

10 Aug 2023

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

Nice place

The place worked great for our family

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie W.

14 July 2023

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

Lovely lake!

The property worked well for our group of 8 adults. The lake is shallow and clear with a sandy bottom. We enjoyed the fire pit as a great way to wrap up each day. The spiral staircase that takes you to the second floor is something to be aware of but it worked ok for us. The yard had room for games and socializing. The parking worked out great too. It is on a busy road on the front side but that was not a problem for us. I did wish there were lamps on the nightstands in the bedrooms and maybe a fan available in the bedroom on the main floor in the first unit since the AC is out in the living room, but these are minor concerns when compared to the fun we had and great lake experience. It's nice to be close to Pelican Rapids for food/groceries/firewood/etc and beautiful Maplewood State Park for scenic hiking. Thanks for a good trip!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Kate T.

25 June 2023

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Busy road, rooms are not connected

The house is right off a very busy road, I would be nervous about bringing my pet to such a busy road. Also, this is essentially two houses or units. They are not connected internally. You have to go outside to access the part of the house with the two bathrooms. It is essentially a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath house and a 2 bedroom, 2 bath house next door to it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Sheridan A.

30 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

I had higher expectations

I want to preface this with the fact that we enjoyed our stay overall. The water was great, the flat yard space was perfect for games and entertaining, and the sleeping arrangements worked for our group. That being said, there were several items that we did not appreciate and should be addressed. The floors were filthy, heat was still on, water not hooked up to the fridge, and the AC quit 4 days in and it took until the following day to be fixed. When I brought these up to the management, I was not answered. For the price, I would have expected more cleanliness and preparedness overall.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jody E.

10 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the view!!

Great place to stay, especially for fishing!! Property owners were very kind. Would go back again for sure. Great place for individual families to go together.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

John R.

7 Oct 2021

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

Nice place to stay

Very clean and beautiful view of the lake. Could not get the Gas fireplace or the pelt stove to work, maybe leave some instructions. The ice maker in the frig also did not work. Would have been nice to have some matches or lighter to start the grill and outside fire ring. The upstairs bedrooms are hard to get to because of the spirel staircase.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Erin B.

20 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lake Lida Getaway

Wonderful beach area and clear lake for small children but cabin could use a deep clean. Listed pictures are not totally reflective of current furnishings and layout.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Amanda L., Fargo, ND, USA

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice place- would recommend

We had a great time at this property! Lake Lida is so clean and clear!! The roads outside the property are close to the house and busy, so we had to make sure the littles stayed on the lake side. The two story part of the house has one bedroom and one bathroom on the main level. Upstairs has two bedrooms and a bathroom as well. Nice sized rooms upstairs. The kitchen is nice and had what we needed. The air conditioning (window units) had a hard time keeping the place cool when it was hot. The second part of the house has two bedrooms- one with full bed and one with two twin beds- and two bathrooms. There was not a queen bed as pictured, nor all the nice furniture. It was disappointing at first, but it met our needs for the week. We really enjoyed the outdoor space for games and hanging out. The grill provided is charcoal.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Tedd S.

17 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall it was satisfactory but didn’t totally live up to the hype. The add on unit, while attache.

The total structure was two separate units joined together but you had to go outside to get from one to the other. Dryer didn’t work. Window air conditioning wasn’t the best.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M., Moorhead

28 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lakefront Fun

We spent most of the week on the lake, on the beach and fire pit area. Great area for outdoor activities. Shallow and sandy, perfect for small children. Nice to have a couple of kayak's to paddle around in. Fishing was great and we all had a blast! With our large group the two kitchens worked out nice. Bedrooms are nice size with rustic style furniture in the main, larger side of the rental and smaller rooms in the smaller portion of the rental. One bedroom has the utilities which can get loud (might be the water pump since it kicks in on occasion) and interrupt sleep if you are a light sleeper.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Lonna L.

1 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Property Misrepresented.

This rental was not like the photos, which Is one reason why we rented it. You would never know the smaller unit was the same place. Very disappointing. There is also a spiral stair case that is hazardous for small children. The bedding was dirty, the towels were old and dirty. Definitely could use a more through cleaning. Property manager was attentive and the beach is nice for small kids. The cabin is on a busy road and it was loud at times. Over priced for how run down everything is.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Louise M.

13 Sept 2020

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

Family get together

Right on the lake, beautiful view,though not a sunset view. Nice mixture of sun and shade. Lake has a soft sand bottom, though not a sand beach as an easterner I was expecting an actual beach. That said, the lawn is lovely. We had fun with the kayaks. Kitchen is well equipped, plenty of towels, new appliances. Has a washer and dryer which was a very nice surprise. It would be nice to have a few lamps as alternative to overhead lighting. TV had Netfilix, about a 24" screen. One bathroom has a tub which was nice to bathe our granddaughter. It has two charcoal grills and a firepit. Two large picnic tables on a cement patio. One picnic table could use a coat of paint so a plastic tablecloth would be helpful. It is situated right on the road so in one apartment there were no windows facing the road and I never noticed any road noise however the other apartment had windows on the road and occasional traffic can be heard . So if you are sensitive to noise bring some white noise or a sound machine/ music. Neighbors only one one side. Downtown Pelican Rapids has everything you need, a supermarket, hardware store, liquor store, flower shop, Dollar Store, gas station, a couple of cute shops. We went MaplewoodState Park which is a beautiful place to hike and swim. We also went to Itasca State Park.and crossed the headwaters of the Mississippi which has been on our Bucket List. All in all we really enjoyed and hope to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

mark v.

23 Aug 2020

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

Was great but no dishwasher

Was great, better if bigger beds on the adjoining wing and if there was a dishwasher.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brita W.

11 Aug 2019

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

Perfect for families!

We had a great vacation on Lake Lida! The shallow and sandy bottom for the kids to swim was great! Plenty of room in the cabin to accommodate our large group. 2 kitchens and fridges were definitely helpful. Darin was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. We are definitely planning on returning next year! Mark B.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Merci S.

22 Oct 2018

Easy to work with

Darin responded promptly to every message and was very easy to work with! I would recommend Darin as a host.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bradley I.

16 Oct 2018

excellent place!

Great place, We all enjoyed are stay here. Totally convienent location. Clean updated accommodations 100% perfect for our needs, Thank you Darin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

22 Aug 2018

Great location with plenty of space for family lakeside fun

We had a great stay on Lake Lida utilizing this lake property. The sandy & shallow swimming area was great for little kids. They enjoyed catching fish from the dock & using the kayaks. We also enjoyed the 2 kitchens with the ability to utilize both fridges for extra space. In the evenings we enjoyed grilling, bonfire/smores & playing bean bag toss together. Overall the unit was clean & had everything we needed for our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elana B., Fargo

6 Aug 2018

Straight forward Lake house that get the job done. Also, can accommodate 12 people comfortably.

This house was a great place to have smaller children. The lake is shallow here and they could play in water all the way to the end of the dock (it's a long dock) without concern. Bottom is soft sand. They also could fish off the end of the dock with great success. Fishing on Lake Lida was fantastic for the men and boat ramp is just down the street (maybe 1/4 mile). My son and I had a good time paddling around in the kayaks that are provided with the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Darin

Hello, I'm Darin Trites, owner and founder of Sota Lake Home Rentals. Growing up in central Minnesota I truly have a passion for the lakes area. Our goal at Sota is to provide guests with a memorable vacation experience that will want them to come back for years to come. Whether its a family get away, wedding, family reunion or simply a girls/guys weekend, we would love to help you plan a perfect vacation. With several lake home options we can meet almost any vacation need/want. Please feel free to contact us if this great home is not available for your timeframe and we will go to work in finding one for you. We look forward in working with you and making your summer vacation a memory of a lifetime.

Darin Trites
Sota Lake Home Rentals
Owner/founder

Why they chose this property

Lake Lida is a great family lake. Enjoy great swimming right off the dock or wade in the middle of the lake with your boat or pontoon. Bonfire pit to enjoy a nice summer night with family or friends. Just a short trip from Fargo.