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Happy Days Log Home and garden on Fountain Lake. Toys for all!

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Perennial garden attracts birds and butterflies. Veggie garden for picking!
King Master Bedroom with en suite bathroom on main level.
Have a seat while the kids play in the big front yard.
Miscellaneous
Beautiful sunsets over the channel from the screened in porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14256.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Albert Lea, MN
  • Fountain Lake
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Albert Lea Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Albert Lea City Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Happy Days Log Home and garden on Fountain Lake. Toys for all!

Bring the extended family, but also have room to spread out! Game room in the heated garage, TV room in the walkout basement, screened in porch. Enjoy making a meal together and toys to keep the littles entertained!

We have kayaks and a canoe to explore the wildlife on the water. Snowshoes to explore in the winter. Make smores at the fire pit and relax in the hammock. The gardens feed the birds so they can feed your soul. Our veggie/herb garden are available for you to enjoy some fresh food and teach the young ones! Sports equipment to play with the kids in the large yard is available to use.

Coming for a winter getaway? You will never have cold feet in this house! Heated floors throughout! Our kitchen is well stocked for you to make a feast, just bring the food. There are toys for kids of all ages! Air hockey, foosball and your very own Jukebox!

Our home sleeps 12-14. Each room has a cozy theme.

King Bear Master Bedroom: King bed and private desk area. Lakeview. Attached full bath with jacuzzi tub. Large screen Smart TV.

Garden Loft bedroom: King sized sleep number bed and 2 twins in the trundle daybed.

Garden Loft Reading Nook: Another trundle daybed and Amish made sofa and comfy recliner. A secret door leads to even more toys for the preschool crowd.

Queen Wolf bedroom: Queen bed and pack n play. Lower Level with views of the garden and lake.

Full Moose Bedroom: Full bed with full size crib. Lower Level with views of the garden and lake.

The lower level bathroom is equipped with a large jacuzzi tub and rainfall shower head.

We have baby gates installed on the main level. Beach towels, bath towels and all linens are provided.

Sitting areas on all levels. Lower level TV room also has a dry bar and poker table. Board games, card games and books for all ages. This room has a walk out to the garden which leads to the lake. The gas grill is located on the patio.

Screened in porch: Our favorite "room" in the house, even in the colder months you can find us out there with a cozy blanket and cup of hot cocoa.

Albert Lea is a beautiful Blue Zone City! Walking paths and parks abound. Take a boat ride on the paddle boat tour. Rent a bike or skate board at the boathouse-minutes walk from our home-only $5! Visit the climbing wall on the weekends (just a minute away)! Festivals and events throughout the year with the Freeborn County Fairgrounds. Need to launch your boat? The public boat launch is within walking distance! Visit the many restaurants in town and be treated with that small town service.

Property manager

Kevin Ross
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Albert Lea

Located in Albert Lea, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Freeborn County Historical Society and Mower County Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Albert Lea, MN

What's nearby

  • Fountain Lake - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Freeborn County Historical Society - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Albert Lea Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Albert Lea City Arena - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elbow Room - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Days Log Home and garden on Fountain Lake. Toys for all! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Happy Days Log Home and garden on Fountain Lake. Toys for all!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Days Log Home and garden on Fountain Lake. Toys for all!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Days Log Home and garden on Fountain Lake. Toys for all! located?

This family-friendly Albert Lea holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Brookside Dog Park, Fountain Lake and Green Lea Golf Course. Albert Lea Beach and Freeborn County Historical Society are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Beautiful home on the water

We enjoyed our stay at Happy Days log cabin. We had an usually warm day in March, and the kids loved going kayaking! They also took advantage of the hot chocolate station while the adults enjoyed the tea and coffee. The hosts were very accommodating and prompt to respond to questions. Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. The game room was awesome! Thanks again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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

Great Experience!

Highly recommend this super clean and well appointed home. Also… mattresses were so comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanette S.

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

Supreme place!

Couldn't ask for a better place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Amazing Family Gathering Space

This is a great place to have a family gathering. The heated garage and games were a hit since we had one of the coldest days this winter during our stay. The house is stocked with everything that you could imagine. Communication with the owners was excellent. I would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

A great house and place to stay!

Our adult sons and their wives from Washington State and Wisconsin joined us so we could also visit my Mom, sister and her husband, and brother. The house is spacious, comfortable, with several rooms to gather, as well as a table that can seat 10, and a well appointed kitchen. We loved it, and would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great house for family vacation

The house was big enough for our family yet cozy enough to make us feel at home. So many things to do and fishing and kayaking was perfect I would highly recommend it for anyone wanting a family getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very nice place

Was a very nice place to stay. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori V.

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

Home away from Home!

Memories Galore - Great time had by everyone, peaceful location, in this comfortable gem on the river. Activities and toys for every age group, yet separate enough for those who want quiet time! Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon a.

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

wedding

overall awesome, everything was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Nice

This is a beautiful cabin with all we needed. I loved the screened-in porch and fire pit and the kayaks were appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

Time with Family

We live in Albert Lea and were surprised and thrilled to find your beautiful Happy Days Log Home. We were so excited when family decided to come visit, but knew we just didn’t have room for everyone. We had a “staycation/vacation” at Happy Home, werable to eat, sleep, visit and be together
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

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

Work vacay

I brought my staff and 4 consumers to happy days cabin. It was spacious, and plenty of things to do for all ages. We like everyone enjoyed the three season porch. We will be back just because of how wonderful the hosts and there staff helped out. Thank tou from
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janet K.

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

Family

It was very nice place to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Family time

This is definitely a home away from home for anyone looking for a wonderfully stress-free stay! Stocked with everything you need and a lovely town minutes away for anything else. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

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

Great spot!!

We loved the Happy Days Cabin! It was great for kids !!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pauline S.

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

Nice place

8 adults and 5 children stayed here for 5 days. Nice place for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

gloria m.

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

Family Event

Absolutely beautiful would not change one thing only that wish we would have had more time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson M.

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

Perfect place for a family getaway!

It was a great stay for a family winter getaway! We had enough space for everyone to be together but also have some quiet and privacy. It was VERY kid friendly, so nice!! Would very much like to visit during the summer as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mervin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is tremendous. We all liked it. Very quiet and pretty.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

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

Great House, Great Amenities

This was a wonderful home with amenities to suit all ages. It was a perfect vacation home for our family, children, and grandchildren.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria N.

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

Family Time

This property was perfect for us to connect with family who lives in Albert Lea. The property was very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat and Bill A.

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

Family Vacation

The house and grounds are beautiful. The guys fished and played golf. We shopped! We cooked all our meals in an unbelievably stocked kitchen. We even made rhubarb crisp with the rhubarb from the garden! I fell in love with the town of Albert Lea - we hope to plan another family trip to this house in the future. Thanks so much Emily and Kevin.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri G.

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

Bridal shower weekend!

We thoroughly enjoyed this home. It gave us a spacious and fun place to gather and prep for my daughter’s bridal shower. Lots of memories and laughs were shared🎉 Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy H.

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

MN Christmas

This listing is spot on for our family Christmas with plenty of room for us to spread out. Plenty of indoor activities to keep us occupied while it rained. Great memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Ross

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Kevin and I have been blessed to spend family time at our relatives lake homes since our children were born. We wanted to be able to share that with our family and friends. Our goal was also to open that experience up to the community. We wanted to create a space to slow down and enjoy the outdoors.

~ Kevin and Emily ~

Why they chose this property

We immediately fell in love with this log home. We found it when driving home from our child's summer camp. It provides great space to come together as a big group but still allows moments of solitude. The yard and garden are great for games and relaxation. It has a great story and ties the history of the property into this newer home.

What makes this property unique

** 4 Bedrooms - 2.5 Baths - sleeps up to 14
** Toys for all ages: kayaks, canoe, life jackets, fishing poles, snow shoes, baseball gloves, basketballs, toddler and preschool toys on every level
** Heated garage rec room - air hockey, foosball, jukebox
** Lower Level game room - lots of board games, puzzles, card games
** Relaxing screened in porch
** Well equipped kitchen
** Garden loft with a reading nook and secret kids only play area
** In floor heat - never have cold feet!
** Perennial, herb and vegetable gardens
** Firepit and hammock areas

Languages:

English

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