Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away!

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Kensington, MN

Lake Mary
‪18 min drive‬
Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
‪33 min drive‬
Carlos Creek Winery
‪38 min drive‬
Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

King bedroom

1 King Bed

Lake view queen and full bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Queen and full bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Come and enjoy a relaxing retreat on Lake Freeborn! Buttercup Hideaway sits on a private two acre wooded lot with a beautiful view of the lake from the main level deck, lower level patio or lake side around the fire pit! Bring your swim suit and fishing pole for a great time! See you soon!! Enjoy the canoe or kayak. Fire wood stacked at the fire pit is yours to enjoy. There's plenty of off street parking. There's also a 30amp receptacle for camper hook-up if needed. License# 1892

Property manager

Joseph Callahan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$30 charge for each additional guest

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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

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

About the area

Kensington

Located in Kensington, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Douglas County Historical Society and Big Ole Viking Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Casey’s Amusement Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

Kensington, MN

What's nearby

Kensington Runestone Park - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
Lake Mary - 18 min drive - 12.5 km
Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 28 min drive - 26.2 km
Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 33 min drive - 30.3 km
Carlos Creek Winery - 38 min drive - 34.3 km

Restaurants

‪Kensington Bar & Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kensington holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Blackwell Lake, Kensington Runestone Park and Pocket Lake. Noah's Park and Mill Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery M.

17 Oct 2024

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

Repeat guest - large fishing group

Great location to the lakes we fish. Nice layout, the beds are great and enjoyed the large living area and bathrooms.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mikayla B.

19 Sept 2024

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

Lovely cabin and location

Really nice property with fun games, hammock, kayak, fire ring (wood provided!). Spiral stairs and sloped rock path were a bit treacherous. Could use some additional kitchen utensils, like chef knife and metal spatula. Pontoon mentioned an ad not available.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy h.

8 Sept 2024

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

Great Retreat

This is our 4th stay for girls weekend getaway, great property has all the amenities and personal touches to make you feel at home. Great views out any window. Roomy for multille families or groups.We definitely will be back next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful Retreat

Buttercup Hideaway offered so many options to relax and recreate. The surrounding trees created privacy for the big yard area. The house had a wonderful view of the lake and was stocked with various supplies and had many thoughtful touches. We cook as a family and the kitchen had the tools we needed to make our meals. The Weber grill was in good working condition (we often find grills in rentals do not work well). We would recommend staying at Buttercup Hideaway!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristi A.

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good Property

We all enjoyed our stay. The floor plan is open and the view is nice. We were impressed with the fire pit, the seating options and the yard games. The games downstairs were also a hit. The bedrooms were comfortable and we appreciated the black out curtains. It might be a place we would enjoy again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette P.

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing frenzy

We had a great time catching lots of fish from the dock and out on our boat. Plenty of room inside for our rainy Monday. Landscaping around the house could use some clean up and weeding.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena O.

2 Aug 2024

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

Summer Vacation

This property was amazing for our summer vacation. The house was well stocked, the bedrooms were large with comfortable beds, there were multiple gathering areas for socializing and playing games, and the air conditioning was wonderful for a hot week. Outside we loved the swimming area and were able to fish right off the dock. The bonfire area was very nice and hammocks and swings were relaxing. The hosts were very accommodating. They provided many supplies that other rentals do not, which was appreciated. A great stay, highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine E.

18 July 2024

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

Family vacation

Had a fabulous time! Weather was perfect, lake was lovely! Lots of fish caught off the dock. Even saw a loon family on the lake! Comfy beds, plenty of room. Stocked with almost anything you needed. Really relaxing! Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

7 July 2024

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

Family fun

This was our 3rd year renting this wonderful place with my adult children and grandkids, we all love it and had a great time boating, kayaking, nightly campfires and playing games!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

28 June 2024

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

Family Vacation

All I can say is this cabin is amazing!!! We truly enjoyed our stay!! Loved the views from the cabin- I could have looked out the picture window all day!! Plenty of space for the adults and the children. There were 8 of us all together. We usually go to different cabins each year- but we all agreed on how much we loved this cabin and hope to be back next year!! Thanks for having us!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald W.

16 June 2024

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

Return to Minnesota

From Kentucky

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

29 Dec 2023

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

VRBO Christmas 2023

Incredible. Great location. Private. Quiet. Serene. Clean. Easy check in/check out. Owner available to answer any questions. Highly recommend! Incredible space to enjoy for everyone.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

7 Dec 2023

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

Cool place

Nice place to stay

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

FRANKLIN L.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

12 GUYS

DID NOT RECEIVE CHECK IN CODE TO OPEN HOUSE UNTIL THE DAY OF TRIP - WE LEFT EARLY AM NOT CHECKING EMAILS DURING TRIP

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy h.

10 Sept 2023

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

Relaxing Girls Getaway

Great secluded getaway. Exceptionally furnished home with lake access. Beautiful property with lots of locations to sit and enjoy the lake, read a book, play yard games, fish, picnic or play in the lake. Very clean and spacious for large family gatherings. This was our 4th year staying and will definitely be renting again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Emma H.

31 Aug 2023

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

Nice quiet stay

Great quiet place . Lots of fishing off the dock which the kids loved . Many foosball tournaments played . No mosquitoes. Many flies ! Comfortable beds . Many yard games already there . Lake is small for tubing but it works well enough for small kids . Peaceful place .

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

30 Aug 2023

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

Amazing house

We had such a great time at your cabin! Our grandkids thought the spiral staircase was “fun” but tough to go down with a dog. We just walked around to get him inside. Everything was just as it looked online. Had plenty of dishes for our group so the dishwasher was a lifesaver. Grandkids caught fish off the dock so that was a big deal for them. We rented pontoon for a day and just floated in lake with grandkids jumping off pontoon and floating around. We would definitely love to come back again!! Thanks for a great family week!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coreen R.

21 Aug 2023

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

Perfect for our annual ladies weekend

Everything was as described in the listing. The owner was very quick to respond to all of our questions and was very helpful when we rented the pontoon. We would definitely book this property again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie W.

6 Aug 2023

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

Family vacation

The house worked great for our group. It was clean and well stocked. Joe was very helpful and responsive during our stay. The lake is small and not very busy which was great for us. The only disappointment was that the lake was green and full of seaweed by the dock, so we weren't able to swim at the shore. But we were able to rent a pontoon so that we could go to middle of the lake and swim off the boat. Overall, the stay was very good I would recommend this cabin.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

26 July 2023

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

Family get together

Joe is an excellent host. The property was very nice and we had good luck fishing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

24 July 2023

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

Wonderful

Plenty of space for inside & out for 10 of us. Joe was very nice and welcoming. I loved the beautiful lake view and landscaped flowers. We rented the boat and it worked great. Fire pit area was awesome. We will vacation at the Buttercup again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

21 July 2023

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

Family fun

We love coming to this place! This was our second year and we booked for next year. We love the campfires, the lake, the privacy and the adorable decorated cabin! Grandma, Grandpa, children & grandkids

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey B.

17 July 2023

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

Amazing getaway!!!

We went to this cabin with another family and it was perfect for us two families! The downstairs was the biggest hit for the kids which included a foose ball table, a PAC man arcade game, many board games, and some outside games! The cabin is also very stocked up. It has so many towels, blankets, pillows, ect. We never got cold in the night even though we slept downstairs. The fishing was also excellent. We think we caught 80 fish in totally just off the dock! The only thing that just didn't work for our family was that water wasn't the best for swimming. Other than that, our stay was out of this world and you should definitely visit this cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi H.

11 July 2023

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

Private and Relaxing

We had a wonderful time at this property, it was a beautiful setting with lots of woods surrounding the property. The house was set up perfectly for our family and lots of space and the yard was wonderful. We rented the pontoon and enjoyed that immensely. The house has everything you need and games galore that we used on a couple of rainy days. Thank you for letting us share your property!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

23 June 2023

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

Always a great time!!

This was our 3rd trip to Buttercup! Always great! Owner was great getting back to us when we sent a message. Property is super private and its so quiet and peaceful. Plenty of beds, rooms, towels..you name it!! Kids loved fishing and our dogs were able to swim. It was so nice to be able to bring our dogs, especially since this was probably the last visit for our one senior dog. He was able to play ball in the water and was in heaven. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

King bedroom

Lake view queen and full bedroom

Queen and full bedroom

Queen bedroom

2 bathrooms

Lower level

Main level

Spaces

About this property