Beautiful 5,000 square foot Home on quiet lake in Alexandria

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Exceptional

6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Washer

Explore the area

Alexandria, MN

Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum16 min walk
Big Splash Indoor Waterpark7 min drive
Carlos Creek Winery12 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Pink Room

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Purple Room

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Lake View

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Upstairs front

2 Single Beds

Upstairs lakeview

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to the McCabe Cabin on Lake Henry. We call it a cabin, but with 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and over 5000 square feet it really is more of a lake home. Whether you are looking for a place large enough to have a family reunion or someplace intimate enough for a small gathering the McCabe Cabin is the perfect choice.

We started renting it out to friends and family in the summer of 2008 and had such a positive response that we decided to expand it to off season and more specialized rentals such as scrap booking. Check out the photos and the description in the following pages and contact us if you have any further questions. Thanks for your interest.

Keywords: Lake Home

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Alexandria Vacation Rental | 6BR | 3BA | 3,454 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parking on the street Snowmobiles may not be driven on the driveway or patios

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Carlos State Park and Lake Miltona, while Runestone Museum and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Casey’s Amusement Park and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

Big Ole Viking Statue - 13 min walk
Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 16 min walk
Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 7 min drive
Theatre L'Homme Dieu - 11 min drive
Carlos Creek Winery - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
‪Angelina's - ‬4 min drive
‪Boulder Tap House - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 5,000 square foot Home on quiet lake in Alexandria pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 5,000 square foot Home on quiet lake in Alexandria?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 5,000 square foot Home on quiet lake in Alexandria?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 5,000 square foot Home on quiet lake in Alexandria located?

This family-friendly Alexandria holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Runestone Museum and Big Ole Viking Statue. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Alomere Health are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

20 May 2024

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

Work retreat

Stayed with co-workers and it was a lovely place. Clean, cozy, homey and very close to everything.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelli W.

25 Oct 2023

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

Lovely and welcoming

Access to the pontoon was a nice component for extended family. Home is within walking distance of downtown. Private bedrooms and spaces for togetherness or alone time as we wished. Quiet neighborhood. Well stocked kitchen and games closet.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth A.

3 Oct 2023

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

Good time had by all

The property was perfect for what we wanted to do. It was so close to town, we walked as much as we could. A couple of things. The light above the dinner table was very dark. Looks like it could use some LED light bulbs. It seemed darker because we could not keep the front door open to use just the screen door as the screen door had many tears in it and the screen door had gaps at the top and the bottom so that we had to close it to keep the bugs out. If we could have had it open, it would have lightened up the room. The house is stocked very well with many household goods. However, the refrigerator probably needs a good clean out as some of the items that have been left behind by others are past their due dates. At one point someone had dropped a quarter down the couch in the living room, when we picked up the cushion to look for it, there were many crumbs under the cushion...and we only picked up one cushion. We had a great time, and are coming back again next year. I would give it an overall rating of 4, just for the fact that the cleaning needs to be a little better and the front screen door needs to be replaced. We still had a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

2 Oct 2023

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

Alexandria house

Beautiful clean cabin/house nice neighborhood, beautiful if you like sun or shade! We had a great time for our girls week end!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

24 Sept 2023

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

Alexandria Lake Home

We all thoroughly enjoyed our “sisters weekend” at this beautiful lake home. The place was immaculately kept and well appointed with everything you need to have a great time with friends or loved ones. We certainly recommend and will plan on returning!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coleen H.

22 Sept 2023

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

Girl's Trip

This was a girl's trip to the Alexandria, MN area. The house and grounds were great. Plenty of room for everyone. The house was very well furnished and had a well stocked kitchen. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JODI U.

13 Sept 2023

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

This place has everything

The location is great as it is only a mile give or take to the grocery store, bait shop, restaurants, etc. It also has privacy as there are trees on both sides of the property. House is well stocked with everything you might need. The pontoon didn't run for us but memories were created! There were several oars in the boat shed so away we went just a few hundred yards from the dock for the best sunny fishing. The boat anchor ran well thankfully and you had to be mindful of the wind to assure a safe return! We will be talking about it for years to come. Bass could be caught off the dock too! All in all it was a great little mini vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

31 Aug 2023

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

Loved Alexandria!

Wonderful! House was beautiful, lake and pontoon were perfect. The kids had so much fun even the little ones. Can’t wait to save up and go again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie N.

16 Aug 2023

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Great vacation!

Beautiful property, well maintained, great lake views, spacious bedrooms. Host was prompt with answers to some questions. Pontoon was a nice addition to the package

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt T.

14 Aug 2023

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

Great family vacation

We booked the cabin for a family vacation as my parents sold their lake home last year an my in-laws sold their cabin a few years ago. This place was fantastic. It was very spacious and very well maintained. The yard was beautiful as was the dock and boat. We had many swims from the included pontoon and fires on the patio overlooking the lake. Although spacious and private, the property is an easy walk to downtown Alex. We would walk into town every morning for coffee and sometimes walked back later to do a little shopping. If you're looking for a family vacation on a lake, this is the place!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

renae e.

11 Aug 2023

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Great family get-away!

We all really enjoyed our week at the house. There were 9 adults and 2 children, age 2. There was ample room for all of us! Our son and son-in-law really enjoyed fishing the lake with the pontoon. We all enjoyed cruising the lake at sunset. The kayaks were lots of fun. On Friday we had a fish fry with all the fish that was caught- yum! Overall, we all had a great week and really enjoyed the house and outdoor area. The only problem we had was with the Wifi, but Mickey was very prompt with helping us solve the issue and our son-in-law was able to attend a business video conference. Thanks for a great Week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

marjorie o., Worthington, MN U.S.A.

22 July 2023

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Get-away

Everything went smoothly. The home was ready for us and was well supplied with paper products, spices, and condiments and was very clean. I'm sure people have been leaving their condiments behind when they leave as there was a plethora of mustards and ketchups in the refrigerator. We enjoyed the patios as we could watch the kids swimming and paddle boarding and even sit out in the rain and stay dry on one of them. The sauna was a pleasant surprise and enjoyed by many. We played many yard games as there was plenty of room for that as well. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us for the week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

18 July 2023

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Minnesota Lake Vacation

Excellent all around Lots of time on the small but very adequate beach Kidds in the water all the time The pontoon was an extra bonus Very nicely done and maintained Thanks for a great vacation

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Debbie T.

5 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

pontoon

Overall the stay was good. Property was nice and well kept. Clean and well furnished. Few minor issues, left message about them with property manager. One big issue was pontoon- wasn't as advertised! It was a huge booking plus for us. When we arrived there was a note on the table . Stated that use at own risk-not guaranteed operational! Hasn't been licensed since 2021. Took out for test run-ran terrible, quit running 2x. Very misleading advertising. We would have brought our own if we had known

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

18 June 2023

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

Beautiful property with everything you need

Our family loved the indoor and outdoor space of this beautiful property, and the owners were gracious hosts, providing everything we needed and more. We’ve already discussed booking again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette H.

29 May 2023

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

Second stay at lake house

This was our second stay at the property and we were excited to come back. We enjoy the area, the scenery and the amenities at the house. We came with more family members this time as we were staying at the property after our son's college graduation. The family members who weren't here the last time were impressed with the lodging and the natural beauty of the area. We enjoyed the fire pit every day - both for warmth and to cook many of our meals. We spent some time on the lake using the boat and our son really enjoyed his time kayaking on the lake. The short walk to the historic downtown Alexandria area was really fun and we shopped at several of the quaint stores. We were a little disappointed at the the cleanliness of the refrigerator/freezer (it had a smell) and we used some bicarb to deal with the issue. There were also some trash items in both fire pits and the grills needed some cleaning. When I took the bedding off the beds as we were leaving, I noticed that all the mattress covers were dirty. ?Maybe they should be cleaned after each guest. The showers in the basement and off the back porch has some black fungus visible that we cleaned with Clorox spray. Other than those few things, we were super happy with the property and will certainly come back if it's in our future plans. We highly recommend enjoying both the sunrise and sunset with your favorite beverage.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judean M.

1 May 2023

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

Our home base for a wedding weekend

We stayed here with our three children and their spouses. The house is beautiful and there was plenty of room for all of us! The decor was lovely, and the sauna and fire pits were an added bonus. The kitchen was very well stocked with small appliances, dishes and utensils. The weather didn't turn out as nice as we had hoped, but there was plenty of space indoors for board games, movies and just relaxing. We definitely plan to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

4 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful Cabin on the Lake!

This property is huge and was extremely clean in every room. The bedrooms are all spread out so you don't hear other people. The cabin was very well stocked in the kitchen as well as in the bathrooms. We all enjoyed staying here and are sure to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L., Fort Dodge, IA, USA

30 Dec 2022

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

Wonderful place, great location

We stayed at this place 2 years ago and loved it, so we were back. Christmas was magical here. Lots of room with bedrooms, beds, and also a nice big living room. can't say enough about how great it was. Lots of games to play, and very well stocked. This place was wonderful in the winter, but it would be spectacular in the summer. You will not regret staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Culbertson, Montana, USA

28 Nov 2022

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Perfect location and size

This is a wonderful rental for a large group. It is a nice leisurable walk to downtown Alexandria from this location. Just around a mile walk -- made the walk several times as it was gorgous weather while we were there. The yard is large and made for great outdoor space for bucket golf and the kids to run. It would be an amazing space during the summer when access to the lake would be available, but we found lots to do in and around Alexandria.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

25 Oct 2022

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beautiful home

our family our 14 totally enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The house was plenty big, enough space for us all. Kitchen was very well stocked with all supplies you would need. We enjoyed the bonfires with the wood provided. Our weather was awesome!. The pontoon that came with the house was not what we thought, and we did not get to use it. But that did not put a damper on things, nor would it have changed our mind staying here, it just would have been nice to get out on the lake with temps being near perfect for it. Overall we had a great time. House was clean, beds comfy.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MIchelle H.

25 Sept 2022

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Girls Weekend

Beautiful house with plenty of space for our group!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

16 Sept 2022

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Beautiful

Everything was great. No complaints

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eve H.

9 Sept 2022

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Wonderful lake home!

The weather, location, & home were perfect! Lots to do- boating, fishing, kayaking, biking, trails nearby, games, beautiful patios w/fire pits - all well stocked. Owner was prompt & helpful with questions. We would highly recommend this lake home today anyone looking for a nice and peaceful vacation. 😊👍👍

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

28 Aug 2022

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Family Vacation 2022

This place was wonderful! We enjoyed our time relaxing, fishing and many other activities.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Your host

Why they chose this property

We purchased this home in 2005 and have not been able to use it as much as we had hoped so we decided to rent it out during the weeks that we are not there. It's located on a quiet lake within walking distance of downtown Alexandria MN.