Perfect sunset views on Lake Carlos

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Main entrance. (picture taken prior to keyless entry installation)

Living Room with smart TV (open floorplan adjacent to kitchen and dining).

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Carlos, MN

Lake Carlos State Park
‪1 min walk‬
Carlos Creek Winery
‪16 min drive‬
Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
‪19 min drive‬
Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Only 2 hours from the Cities, this lake home is eclectic, spacious and has stunning views of the sunset on clear nights! Because our family has owned this property for over 20 years it is a quirky layout of lake-love, craftiness, history-lovin, live-your-best-life kind of home. What's not to love?!

We want to share this beauty with you and yours because it has meant so much to our family over the years and it has so much to offer: 3 decks to gather on; a beautiful and funky garden; private dock and swim area; easy parking; and tons of birds and other wildlife.

FALL! Come for the colors and for the Grape Stomp at the Carlos Creek Winery. Come for the cool nights without bugs. Come for it all!

WINTER! We are 1/2 mile from Sate Park snowmobile trails and more. Ice-fishing on this lake is best early in the season; XC skiing in the State Park or just down the steps onto the lake is amazing;

Deets are below, but we are happy to answer any and all questions if you want to contact us directly. Please first read this lovely list:

The kitchen: Refrigerator/freezer, oven, toaster, microwave, coffee maker, dishes (plates, bowls, glassware, coffee mugs), cooking pots, slow cooker, air-fryer, and baking dishes, island with elec outlets and plenty of room for food prep and/or entertaining.

The living room: Smart TV, giant couch, elec outlets throughout.

Sun Room: closing french doors for privacy, pullout couch

Dining Area: dining table with 4 chairs, 3 chairs at the kitchen island

Bathroom: sunlight ceiling, shower/bath combo, large vanity mirror

Bedrooms: queen bed (in both), bedside tables, outlets, sizable closets

Laundry: small washer and dryer, addt'l clothesline outside

Due to safety reasons, we are unable to allow access to the boat or the garage. The Marina next door can help you access anything you need for water play! Find them at https://www.lakecarlosmarinamn.com

Pets are welcome for an extra cleaning charge
(Lic. #2076)

Property manager

Nagel

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Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Carlos

Located in Carlos, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Theatre L'Homme Dieu and Kensington Runestone are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carlos Creek Winery and Casey’s Amusement Park. Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.

Carlos, MN

What's nearby

Lake Carlos State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Lake Miltona - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
Theatre L'Homme Dieu - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
Carlos Creek Winery - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 19 min drive - 13.7 km

Restaurants

‪Zorbaz - ‬13 min drive
‪Lure Lakebar - ‬13 min drive
‪22 Northmen Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
‪Interlachen Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪Herby's Bar Grill & Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect sunset views on Lake Carlos pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Perfect sunset views on Lake Carlos?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect sunset views on Lake Carlos?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect sunset views on Lake Carlos located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Carlos State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Miltona and Theatre L'Homme Dieu. Lake Irene and Big Spruce Wildlife Management Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

SJ S.

28 Aug 2024

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

Great times

The property is lovely, but it was especially clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

11 Aug 2024

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

Great little cabin

We have now stayed at this property twice and thoroughly enjoyed both visits. It's a very private yard with a nice, sand bottom swimming area by the dock. The home is cozy and perfect for one or two families. We hope to be back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kent K.

29 July 2024

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

Nice place

Nice yard and parking for boat trailer. Cabin is roomier then expected with big couch and dining area. Needs some maintenance but didn't impact our stay. Access to lake is limited with "natural" shoreline but overall nice frontage. Love the pet friendly but would remove carpet in BR. Like to grill is summer so not having a gas grill was a bummer but had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette R.

23 July 2024

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

Lovely Lake Home

We love this home. The house is so welcoming and comfortable. The floral gardens and yard are beautiful! We so appreciated the dock and natural shoreline. Inside, we all had our own peaceful space and a wonderful gathering space in the open kitchen, dining room, living room area. With the Lake on one side and State Park across the road the beautiful dog walks were my personal favorite. We definitely want to come back to this Vrbo next year and beyond.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

3 July 2024

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

Nice peaceful lake house to relax

Overall we enjoyed our stay, it was very relaxing and enjoyable stay. The sunsets are great as promised in listing, some trees could use a trim for a better view of sunset. The house was very nice, There were a couple of mechanical issues, the stove had quit working before we arrived, the owner had supplied a hot plate and toaster oven to help minimize the inconvenience, and the air conditioning quit working on our last evening there luckily the weather had cooled down so we could leave the windows open.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

24 June 2024

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

Sunset views on Lake Carlos

The property was comfortable and clean. Good location for us since our boat is in the Marina.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy V.

15 June 2024

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Carlos Sunset Views

The cabin is nicely appointed with great sunset views from the comfy porch facing the lake. Unfortunately, the kitchen had not been cleaned with splatters on the stove, fridge and cabinet and the oven and oven drawer were filthy. It is too nice of a cabin to have poor housekeeping. Would highly recommend the cabin with an improvement in the housekeeping.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

29 Sept 2023

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

Carlos get away

We really enjoyed the property and our stay. Everything was clean and very roomy. It was very convenient since we have a pontoon in the marina.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharen W.

20 Aug 2023

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

Perfect

We want to come back!!! Of all the rental properties that we have stayed in, this was #1!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

16 Aug 2023

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

Cute, spacious cabin

It's a spacious, well-kept place for a two-bedroom, one-bath cabin. The sunset views are truly amazing! The area around the dock is sand bottom and mostly weed-free to great for swimming. And having Hang Loose next door is great because ice is always easily accessible.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Art, Mound

14 Aug 2023

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

Great property with beautiful view

My wife and I stayed for 6 nights to visit some family in the area and do some fishing. Great property and everything was as listed. Clean and very comfortable! The owner was great as we wanted to stay an extra day and she was very flexible in accommodating. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

6 Aug 2023

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

Perfect for family vacation

Our family had a great time staying at this location. There are plenty of places to find a quiet place and also a big living room for family gatherings. We are definitely coming back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

20 July 2023

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

4th of July Trip

We enjoyed our stay at Lake Carlos! Great communication, easy check-in. Lots of room for our family of 5 to spread out. Good fishing off the dock and just hanging out on the deck. Has plenty of everything to make it feel like home. Loved the location as we rented a pontoon for a couple days from the marina next door.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garrett W.

19 July 2023

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

Cabin on Lake Carlos

Overall, we had a great stay and would stay here again. The check-in process was easy, Kelly was very responsive and easy to work with. The cabin location is great. It's right next to the marina and has a dock for water access. We were originally trying to find something close to Alexandria and this was a perfect match. We loved sitting on the deck in the morning and watching the lake. There are several outdoor spaces around the property to sit for lots of options. It's a cabin that is well established so there are a few signs of aging. For example: hard water deposits on faucets. None of this would prevent us from staying here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

11 July 2023

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

Mini family vacation

We had a great time, weather was good. We brought a pontoon with us and enjoyed being able to tour multiple lakes.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa O.

28 June 2023

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

Comfortable, very "lived in" cabin

This cabin definitely feels like the owners use it, which we really appreciated and liked in that it was well-stocked with odds and ends. It's not very clean, which is something to probably be aware of depending on the type of renter you are. It was definitely vacuumed, wiped down, but it's more like it needs a deep clean (shower liner was moldy, vents were dirty, and there was a little bit too much random stuff in the cabinets like an old toothbrush). But honestly, as a family of 5 with a dog and 3 kids we appreciated that it was comfortable and felt more like someone's home. The location is great- we loved being right next to the marina and rented a boat there. The dock is great and the decks on the cabin are fabulous. We also loved that we could bring our dog. I wish it had an outdoor grill but we did bring skewers and roasted hot dogs over the fire pit. It doesn't have a beach area but the swimming area by the dock is shallow and clean. We might just be rookies but I would recommend water shoes, though because even though the bottom of the lake seemed super sandy/soft, 3 of us ended up getting cuts on our feet. Overall we had a nice time here and appreciated the amenities such as laundry, dishwasher, and games/puzzles on the property. The owner was also really responsive when we had questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

30 May 2023

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

Lovely getaway

Our family (dog too) stayed over Memorial Day weekend and we really enjoyed our stay! It was clean, comfortable, quiet, and the view of the lake off the back porch is amazing! We brought our boat and drove 1 minute down the road to put our boat in and explore the lake. The kids enjoyed swimming (even though the dock wasn’t it in yet).

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul B.

24 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Relaxing to sit on the porch looking at the lake. If you want total quiet… not your place.., Marina next door, on a busy road.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy D.

22 Sept 2022

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

Great Stay on Lake Carlos!

This adorable property was perfect for a quick holiday weekend getaway for our family. The kids LOVED the huge comfy couch! It was pup friendly which is always a plus for our 3 year old Bernedoodle. Overall great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

23 Aug 2022

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

Great stay

Stay was great. Cabin was clean. Owner was very accommodating with our larger group and kept us well informed leading up to and during the trip. Would recommend for future trips.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

13 Aug 2022

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

Cozy Lake House with Awesome Views

This was a cozy lake house and great way to spend a few days away from “reality”. The marina next door was an add bonus and the pricing was very reasonable. I will say I do wish there was a grill, but other than that ZERO complaints.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MELINDA B.

8 Aug 2022

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

Long family weekend get away

We were very happy with our 4 night stay here. The cabin was super clean and had enough room for my husband and I and our adult children. We rented a pontoon from the marina right next door- so that was super convenient! The ONLY thing missing was an outdoor grill, but we used the George Foreman grill inside and that worked ok. Would stay here again! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johannah J.

2 Aug 2022

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

Loved our stay!

We had a great time staying on Lake Carlos! Wonderful views, great house and the perfect place to spend time relaxing and hanging out with family! We enjoyed our time and are so happy we found this place to get away for a few days!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine j.

27 July 2022

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

You’ll never want to leave!

Even though it was only a couple days, we had the best time up there! The couch was so comfortable! We loved all the sitting options for the various porches and watching the hummingbirds! My husband loved the selection of books. I loved all the personal touches of certain things that could’ve been around for generations?! The gardens had a well thought out, yet wild vibe to them. All in all, I’d give this cabin a 10 out of 10! If there were tvs in the bedrooms that would be a bonus… Thanks again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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I love the lake, yoga, nature and I love community! I look forward to opening the doors of my home to you and yours--I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time up here. Time at the lake is always magical.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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1 bathroom

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