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The Lake House at Darling Shores

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Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Lake House at Darling Shores

Welcome to 'The Lake House' at Darling Shores!

The perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying the Lake Life! This modern cabin is located right on Lake Darling, connected to 4 other lakes that are accessible by boat.

The property features two bedrooms with sleeping arrangements for up to 6 guests, a 3/4 bath, a kitchen island with seating for up to 4 guests, a washer & dryer, a Roku TV, and a spacious living room! There is also a private deck overlooking the Lake!

The first bedroom has a queen-sized bed and the second bedroom has a bunk bed with a trundle bed below it. In the living room, there are two futons which are most suitable for children.

Additional Amenities Included:
-Wi-Fi
-Fully-equipped kitchen
-Coffee Maker
-Blender
-Cleaning Supplies
-Beach & Bath Towels

About Lake Darling:
The Alexandria Chain of Lakes includes 11 connected lakes, five of these lakes can be easily navigated by channels which includes: Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Carlos, Lake Geneva, Lake Victoria and Lake Darling. The Chain is popularly known for recreation, fishing, and family fun!

Guests will have access to the entire grounds of the property, which includes a full play-set for children, a large dock, and a huge balcony! Also provided are yard games such as Bean Bag Toss, Yard Yahtzee and Floating Toys!

Parking Details:
This cabin has one designated parking spots that can accommodate two cars. Each paved spot is labeled in accordance with its cabin number. 'The Nest" is Cabin number one.

Guests boats are welcome to dock at the property!

Nearby Activities to Enjoy in Alexandria:

-Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Public Beaches, Kayaking, Local Marina's, Jet Skiing, Water Skiing, Paddle Boarding, Restaurants on the water, Water Parks, & all Watersport Activities

-Golfing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Winery Tours

-Shopping, Antiquing, Museums, Health & Beauty Spas

Winter Activities:
-Sledding, Ice Skating, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling and Ice Fishing

You may contact management through the Vrbo messaging app or by our office phone number which is posted in the welcome book!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alexandria

Alexandria is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Grande Wildlife Management Area and Garfield Wildlife Management Area, while Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Casey’s Amusement Park and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Runestone Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Alomere Health - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Garden Center Lanes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake House at Darling Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lake House at Darling Shores?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake House at Darling Shores?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Lake House at Darling Shores located?

This family-friendly Alexandria cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Ole Viking Statue, Casey’s Amusement Park and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum. Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Runestone Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Cutie cabin

We loved everything about this cute cabin! Would highly recommend to anyone! Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family really enjoyed this property! So close to everything, affordable, and great for kids! My children really enjoyed fishing off the 4 docks! We will definitely be returning for more fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxy H.

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

Great Location to Bike Trails/Alexandria

We loved the cozy property and lake frontage view of Lake Darling. The accommodation fit us well (2 adults and 2 children). The quick ride to the bike trails was excellent. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry f.

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

We would stay here again.

The cabin was recently updated and very clean. Beautiful lake view. The beds were very comfortable. Plenty of kitchen supplies. We did cook our meals while there. Enjoyed bike riding on the Central Lakes Trail and visiting the Runestone Museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cabin on "The Lake"

It's kind of the classic/quintessential "Minnesota Cabin By The Lake." Close enough to town that all of the amenities are within a 10ish minute drive, but tucked into the side of the lake to make it feel secluded. The place is small, it was just the 2 of us and we felt it would have been tight with any more people. It was clean and well provisioned.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

Mid-Week Biking Get-a-Way

Perfect place to stay to bike both the Lake Wobegon and Central Lakes biking trails. The cottage was very comfortable and suited our needs perfectly. We swam twice, great clean lake, would have been nice to have a ladder on the deep side of the dock to be able to get out easier. Other than that, perfect. Will probably come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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