Livin' the Dream with a whole lot of fun for everyone!

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Take a deep breathe and enjoy the views!

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Alexandria, MN

Carlos Creek Winery
‪18 min drive‬
Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
‪19 min drive‬
Lake Carlos State Park
‪21 min drive‬
Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 2 -upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3-downstairs

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bunk room/family Room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Master Bedroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

*NEW Outdoor sauna!
*Ping- pong and carpetball in heated garage.

Livin’ on Laketime, a four season Lakeshore home with 1,800 sq ft. sleeps 12 people comfortably. The large deck overlooks incredible views of Lake Ida with steps down to the dock. Great winter and summer activities. Enjoy the lake all year!!
Looking for a family getaway, this is the place. The downstairs family room has 3 built in bunk beds, in addition to 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and a well equipped kitchen. The heated garage is a great place for family competitions of ping pong and carpet ball. Plenty of rooms for quiet time, games, movie nights, and great conversations. Relax in the sauna with beautiful views of the lake.

Property manager

Karin Wantz

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO carving or writing names or words into the wood of the walls or bunk beds. Fines will be enforced.

NO SMOKING/VAPING in backyard . Please only smoke out by the end of the driveway. NO MARIJUANA USE ON ANY of the PROPERTY! Fines will be enforced.

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

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this cabin is on the waterfront. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Casey’s Amusement Park.

Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

Lake Miltona - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
Carlos Creek Winery - 18 min drive - 14.1 km
Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 19 min drive - 14.0 km
Lake Carlos State Park - 21 min drive - 15.3 km
Theatre L'Homme Dieu - 26 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

‪Zorbaz - ‬24 min drive
‪Lure Lakebar - ‬24 min drive
‪22 Northmen Brewing Company - ‬20 min drive
‪State Street Cafe - ‬15 min drive
‪Interlachen Inn - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Livin' the Dream with a whole lot of fun for everyone! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Livin' the Dream with a whole lot of fun for everyone!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Livin' the Dream with a whole lot of fun for everyone!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Livin' the Dream with a whole lot of fun for everyone! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Garfield Wildlife Management Area, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Lake Miltona. Garfield Park and La Grande Wildlife Management Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Keng X.

27 Jan 2025

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

Ice fishing trip

Karin was a great host. She reached out early on and was easy to connect with. We enjoyed our stay and her lovely home. Thanks Karin!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

19 Nov 2024

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

Family weekend

Qe had fun. The view was amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

16 Aug 2024

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

Great place to stay!

The property was as pictured and very roomy! The owner was feat with communication and an needs we had! Great amenities and everyone loved the paddle boards! Great doc with lots of fish for viewing and a beach a short boat ride away! Would absolutely recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

27 Aug 2024

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

Perfect getaway in a lake home.

Very clean. Well organized. All the essentials you would need in a home away from home. Nice owners. Great fishing lake.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

1 June 2023

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

Great place for a family

It was a great fit for our family

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liza D.

7 Aug 2023

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

Great Lake Stay

Great Lake home with awesome view!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rhonda P.

14 July 2023

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

Great week!

Great family place! Kids loved the bunk room downstairs!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

17 June 2023

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

Lake Ida

Nice quiet location. Beautiful view of the lake. House was spacious and fit our needs very well.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

19 Feb 2023

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

Great family time

Lots of room for all of us. Would like to return in the summer to enjoy the outdoors!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Taylor M.

2 Aug 2023

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

Quiet and Peaceful lake home

The view is amazing! Great place for adults to hangout and enjoy each others company. The smoker was a game changer, we made the best ribs anyone’s ever had. Be sure to come with your own firewood. Lots of sleeping options and if traveling with kids they will LOVE the bunk beds. One thing to mention is the lake/dock area was extremely weedy when we were there (July) so swimming off the dock was almost impossible even with the provided lily pad. Great spot for adults tho!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Johnna N.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Misleading Lake Cabin

We paid a premium weekend rate for a weekend at this property. Be advised, the photos are very carefully taken and cropped to hide that this cabin is a fixer upper in progress. The trash was overflowing when we arrived. The bathrooms are in poor condition, one tub had standing water filled with dead bugs. The lawn had not been mowed for weeks with foot tall thistle in the yard. There was trash outside the property in the flowerbeds. The deck and stairs to the beach are in disrepair and unsteady. We cleaned up dried spaghetti off the deck floor and table so we could eat. One burner on the stove didn’t work. We rented this cabin to be on a lake, and it turns out the sandy lake bottom you expect does not exist here. My family was not comfortable walking directly into deep weeds and being unable to see the lake bottom just two feet from shore. These are not sparse weeds; these weeds were so dense, the sand and your feet were not visible and they were tall. The dock would have been enjoyable had we not had to overlook the pontoon in a state of total disrepair with tools strewn everywhere. The owners have made several cosmetic updates, and ultimately, I think this will become a decent property. But until all the updates are done, I would not recommend staying here. If you are looking for a lake place for a family getaway in Alexandria, this is not it. If you are considering a stay here for any price greater than $150 per night, call a local hotel with a pool instead.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

24 Oct 2022

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

Family Visit

We were in town for a family function. The home was perfect for our needs. Very clean and comfortable. Right on the lake with lovely views of the sunrise. We would definitely come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jann V.

24 Oct 2022

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

Perfect get away!

Beautiful views of the lake. Awesome deck. Was just what we were looking for.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Demetrius K.

7 Oct 2022

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

Great stay

This is a great place to relax. Very quiet and overall a great place. The house was nicely equipped for a long stay and very clean. The sunrises were beautiful and the lake scenery was great.

Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlene W.

2 Sept 2022

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

Peaceful Lake family and fun time

We felt totally comfortable at this property as soon as we got settled. The views daytime and night-time were spectacular. The quiet was amazing, the stars were plentiful. We spent most time outside and there were many nooks inside the house for our party to have personal downtime. The fishing off the dock was plentiful, and entertained children and adults equally. The entire family had an awesome time and we have many great memories.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

21 Aug 2022

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

Lovely Lakeside House

Our family had a wonderful stay at this house. We all fit with plenty of room so spread out. The deck was large and had a great view of the lake. The kitchen had everything you could want in terms of cooking equipment. The beds were comfortable and the kids loved the bunk beds and the playroom with a TV. The fishermen in the group had fun fishing. I would definitely recommend this house for a family get-together.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared N.

15 Aug 2022

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

Family vacation

We had a blast and would definitely recommend. Property owners are great, and so was the fishing…

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H., White Bear Lake, US

24 July 2022

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

Wedding Week Vacation

The owner was so prompt with messages and went out of her way to make our Wedding stay beautiful and relaxing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

STEVE B.

15 July 2022

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

Very nice accommodations on the beautiful lake Ida.

We were very happy with our stay. Karin was very accommodating. And we hope to be back next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Monique H.

10 July 2022

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

Family

We had a great week. Lots of room. Good fishing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey L.

19 Feb 2022

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

Happy vacationer

It was a great getaway. Quiet, relaxing, comfortable, beautiful scenery, and a good opportunity to spend time together as a family with no distractions! Would highly recommend this spot. It was fully stocked with everything we needed for the weekend and communication with the owner was 5 star. No complaints!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karin Wantz

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 2 -upstairs

Bedroom 3-downstairs

Bunk room/family Room

Master bedroom

3 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Master Bedroom

Spaces

About this property