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Lake Carlos Cabin In Alexandria, On The Chain Of Lakes . 3 Bed/2 Bath

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Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Theatre L'Homme Dieu
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lake Carlos Cabin In Alexandria, On The Chain Of Lakes . 3 Bed/2 Bath

We invite you to come visit our beautiful cabin on Lake Carlos. On the chain of lake in Alexandria.
Our cabin is located on the west side of Lake Carlos. It contains all of the modern conveniences to make your stay comfortable.

AT THE CABIN:
**All sheets and towels included
**3 spacious bedrooms 1 King /1 Queen /1 full /1 queen sleeper sofa
** 2 Full bathrooms
**fully equipped kitchen : dishes, silverware, pots/pans and linens
** microwave, dishwasher
** washer/dryer
**central AC /heat
**44 channel cable / dvd player
**High speed cable internet service
**High chair pack and play
**fire pit : wood provided
**hot tub
**picnic table
Lake Carlos is located across the road from the cabin (100 feet away). So grab a cooler, the family and spend the day down at the lake for fun, fishing, boating and swimming.
DOWN AT THE LAKE:
**boat house containing many water toys , life vests
**small deck with swing and small picnic table.
**boat lift: bring your own boat. Cabin is less than a mile away from public boat launch.
**Sauna: wood burning sauna.
**paddle boat
**small aluminum fishing boat with oars
** swimming dock

My sister and I own own the lake property adjacent to each other. When her family is visiting Alexandria here are times that the lake access is shared. The boat lift for our guests and will be available exclusively for your use. It is a privately owned and not a public access.

We also compiled a book of all of the best things to do in Alexandria. So if you feel like shopping, golfing, wine tasting or going to the waterpark . Its all there.

License number 1909

Property manager

paul
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this cabin is on a lake. Big Ole Viking Statue and Douglas County Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carlos Creek Winery and Casey’s Amusement Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum. Jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Carlos Creek Winery - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lake Carlos State Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Theatre L'Homme Dieu - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 11 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Angelina's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Travelers Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Carlos Cabin In Alexandria, On The Chain Of Lakes . 3 Bed/2 Bath pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Carlos Cabin In Alexandria, On The Chain Of Lakes . 3 Bed/2 Bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Carlos Cabin In Alexandria, On The Chain Of Lakes . 3 Bed/2 Bath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Carlos Cabin In Alexandria, On The Chain Of Lakes . 3 Bed/2 Bath located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Carlos State Park, Casey’s Amusement Park, and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Lake Brophy County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day weekend
Awesome place in a great location. Lake was crowded but it was a holiday weekend. Nice yard and decks for an enjoyable time outside. Alot of activities in the area. Would definitely return again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVE This Place
This is the third year we have rented Paul’s cabin. It’s always clean and comfortable with added touches that make it a great week. Thanks for making it a home away from home! See you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a really good time
This was our first time staying at a lake home. We really enjoyed our time. The house was nice and clean and all that it said it had. Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a pleasure this was!
Paul and his sister have a wonderful place and a genuinely easy process. Check in is a breeze and checkout is effortless. The back deck with a tent and bug screen is so nice late in the evening. We didn’t use the hot tub or the fire pit but I’m sure they would have been great. All of the beds were extremely comfortable and communication with Paul was a pleasure. I just can’t recommend this property or host high enough! You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Loved the location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amber T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Trip 🎣 / Family Time
Nice place and quiet neighborhood for the price for a week at the lake! Appreciated the wine/thank u note, fixings for s’mores and the freeze pops that left very thoughtful! Cabin was equipped with most everything you need. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite Retreat
We were impressed with the space and decor. Charming lake house in a very quiet neighborhood. We stayed for a combination of work and vacation and this was the perfect spot. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Relaxed
Beautiful week of relaxation and family. Only downfall was not knowing lake property was shared property, maybe I missed that in description. Was clean, welcoming and what I was looking for
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
We enjoy the cabin so much. Paul is a great host. Everything is comfortable and tasteful. The little added bonuses they leave their guests are so nice and makes the stay even better. See you again next year! The Hafeles & Bentleys
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described
It's a nice place to stay, close to town and the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
We enjoyed our stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Miranda B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
So-so place to stay near water
We weren't looking for perfect or spotless, especially with pets. However, we did spend the first hour cleaning the place before unpacking. Other guests clothes were left behind such as dirty socks under beds and in closets, and old food and unmentionables found in the pull out sofa. The cobwebs were unreal and covered everything. The firepit and supplied wood were great! No instructions were left for operating the hot tub, but was able to manage figuring it out. The lock does not work on the boat house and was left open when we arrived. The screened porch would have been a bonus if it wasn't ripped. The family members that share the adjacent property have dogs as well (not friendly) and our dog was chased around the property and escaped with only a bloody broken nail. I believe this could be an amazing VRBO with some better upkeep.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing trip
Very nice place to stay. Well equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
We had a very enjoyable week enjoying the Alexandrea lakes area. Lots of things to do and see. The house was great and we enjoyed the hot tub on the cool evenings.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

chuck r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, clean stay
House was very comfortable for the six of us. Everything was neat and clean. Beds were super comfortable! Had all the utensils and appliances we needed. Games available to play with the kids. Clean, warm hot tub. Lots of nice shade on the back deck with an enclosed pergola. Enjoyed a campfire and s’mores just about every night thanks to the hosts providing us the makings. Also was just a few miles down the road from Carlos Creek winery. Overall a great experience. The hosts have really put some thought into making this house a great VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Katelyn M., Moorhead

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place For the Price and Location
We stayed for six nights with four adults and four small children. We didn't experience any issues with the home. The air worked great, it was an easy check in/check out process, we were close to town, and for the price it was a great place to stay. The hot tub was up and running, there was a cute fire pit/seating area and lots of lake toys for the kids. For our family with small children we didn't care for the property being across the street from the lake, but we knew this going into it. There was quite a bit of traffic but overall it's a very quiet location. The area off the dock wasn't the best for playing, but there is a nice little beach area available by boat which worked great for us. Be sure to bring soap, dishwasher tabs and laundry detergent for your stay as there were next to no cleaning supplies at the home. Not a complaint, just a tip for others so they're prepared! Overall, for the price it was a great place for a week at the lake! The owners surprised our kiddos with fixings for smores and a bottle of local wine for the adults. So thoughtful and appreciated!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin. Dock area was a little confusing at first but we figured out. Plenty of room!
We had a really good time and the cabin was clean with lots of room for everyone. Would definitely recommend this place. Thanks Paul!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer getaway
Great spot for relaxation time. Our dogs loved it as well. Furnished with everything that you might want or need. The screen tent on the deck was a perfect place for reading and evening gatherings. Would go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay.
Just what we were looking for and Paul was quick at getting back to any questions I had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie O., Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home with lake view across the street. We had a very pleasant week.
I would stay here again nice home. Paul always responded to my questions in a timely manner.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt very at home
The property was excellent for rest,. relaxing and enjoying friends. We will definitely be back. Everything we wanted was close and easy to find.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Susie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay.
Very nice place to stay. Had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
We had a great time. This cabin had everything that we needed! We loved the backyard with the hot tub, fire pit and the screened gazebo. We love Alexandria and Lake Carlos is our favorite. We would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for young kids!
We had a great time at this home. Highlights for us included the screened in patio space, kids toys/games/activities, water inflatables (used a tube for tubing on our boat) and hot tub in the backyard. Having a pack n play and high hair available made our stay a bit easier. The home also had pretty much everything we needed, like pots/pans/utensils, extra beach towels, etc. it was also great to be able to do laundry while we enjoyed our week long stay! Our family has a great time here, and hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Paula P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Our Experience
Had a wonderful time at the lake, however; the house was dated but was okay. Dead frog in the hot tub...may not have been preventable. House cleanliness was fine. The boat house was full of cobwebs and in need of a good cleaning. Pictures on VRBO were much better than the actual property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by paul

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This cabin has been in my family since my grandfather and uncle purchased it 56 years ago. It has been owned for the last 40+ years by my father who passed a few years ago. In the past 15 years we have upgraded the place to a modern home with all the amenities. When my father passed my family had purchased the cabin. I have 5 kids between the age of 12-24 years old. 3 girls and 2 boys. I hope to create lots of memories for the future and someday pass the property on to my kids.

Why they chose this property

The reason that my family purchased land in this area was my uncle was a caretaker at the Lutheran bible camp up the road. Mount Carmel

What makes this property unique

The lake is large, weed free, and great for swimming.

Licensed number 1909

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests