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Waterfront, Lake Sylvia Cabin w/ Massive Deck & 2 Docks 3BR / 2BA - Sleeps 8

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 883.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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South Haven, MN
  • Pleasant Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Whispering Pines Golf Course
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Sugar Lake
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bunk House

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront, Lake Sylvia Cabin w/ Massive Deck & 2 Docks 3BR / 2BA - Sleeps 8

Beautiful 3 bedroom (including loft), 2 bathroom, cottage that sits on 85ft of lakefront property located steps away from crystal clear Lake Sylvia (17ft of water clarity). In addition to the cabin, we also have an air-conditioned bunk house with a full size Murphy bed and two sets of bunk beds (no bathroom). At the back of our 1 acre property there is a large shop that we've made into a game area. We have a basketball court, ping pong table and dart board for those rainy days. At the lakefront, we have two docks to accommodate your boat(s) and/or jet-ski(s) for lake cruising, or just relax on the dock and cast in a line. The lake is great for swimming and we have floaties for kids to use. End your swimming day by lighting a fire in our fire pit right on the water. The cottage has a massive deck with a large patio table that can accommodate up to 8 people comfortably - the view is gorgeous! Loons visit the property often, and occasionally you’ll see a crane or bald eagle hanging around. Inside the cabin, the kitchen is equipped with a fridge, microwave, stove, etc. The living room has a fireplace, TV and DVD player with plenty of movies for adults & kids. There are 2 bedrooms. One is a Master and the other we call the 'tree house room' due to the full size bed and two bunk beds high above. Additionally, we have a loft space with a full size bed and storage space (bed linens provided). We have 2 full newly renovated bathrooms - one has a shower and tub for the little tikes.

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Property manager

Jessica Marx

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Pets will be considered upon owner's discretion
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at A Shau Valley Wildlife Management Area and Knapp Wildlife Management Area, while Cokato Museum & Gust Akerlund Studio and Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Depot Museum, or check out an event or a game at Saints Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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South Haven, MN

What's nearby

  • Pleasant Lake - 19 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Whispering Pines Golf Course - 24 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Sugar Lake - 31 min drive - 22.1 km
  • The Ledge Amphitheater - 39 min drive - 44.9 km
  • St. Cloud State University - 42 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Corky's Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Homestyle Country Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Spilled Grain Brewhouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront, Lake Sylvia Cabin w/ Massive Deck & 2 Docks 3BR / 2BA - Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront, Lake Sylvia Cabin w/ Massive Deck & 2 Docks 3BR / 2BA - Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, Lake Sylvia Cabin w/ Massive Deck & 2 Docks 3BR / 2BA - Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Waterfront, Lake Sylvia Cabin w/ Massive Deck & 2 Docks 3BR / 2BA - Sleeps 8 located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of South Haven City Hall, Lake Marie, and A Shau Valley Wildlife Management Area. Fair Haven Mill Park and Fair Haven Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Had an incredible stay at this beautiful property. Loved the updated bathrooms/bedrooms with comfortable beds and the decor of the cabin. Lots of the activity options with games in the shed, watersports or relaxing and enjoying the lake view on the huge deck. The boat launch is located nearby making it easy to get on/off the lake. Owner was great to work with and quick to answer any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Getaway
The cabin was terrific! The space was optimized so well with comfy beds galore and 2 well-appointed bathrooms. The decor was so nice and looked to be recently updated. The kitchen was stocked with lots of tools, bowls, dishes, etc. and there were toys for the lake and plenty in the pole barn too. I hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B., Port Orchard, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Graduation Celebration
Wonderful stay for a family get together to celebrate our niece's graduation. Property was as described and provided alot of options for indoor/outdoor fun based on the cganging weather. The beds were all super comfortable and thats always a plus! Beautiful view of the lake and it was nice in the mornings and evenings watching all the activities. Would definitely recommend for anyone of all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Flexible sleeping arrangements
This property afforded us amazing lake views which we enjoyed all day long from the large deck. The lake is crystal clear with a sandy bottom. There are plenty of lake toys to use, but we did not. The town is close by with enough to keep us happy. I though one of the most unique things about this property was the sleeping arrangements. One bedroom has a queen bed, a second bedroom has a queen bed with a little loft on top, there is a loft above the bedrooms which had another bed that would sleep 2. Additionally, there was an air conditioned bunk house to sleep an additional 4 people. I don’t think the owners allow that many guests, but that sure does give guests a lot of options about where everyone will sleep! The owners were very easy to connect with yet they gave us our privacy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely in every way!
We loved our stay with our family on Lake Sylvia! The cottage was so cozy and beautifully decorated. Beds were comfortable which was was a huge bonus. Kitchen was well stocked! The huge shed in the back with BB, ping pong etc. was a hit on the rainy days. Check-in and communication were seamless and quick. We also appreciated use of the paddle boards, sand toys, floats, fire pit, life jackets etc. etc. The bunk house was perfect for my 3 teenage sons. Highly recommend! We'll be back! Thanks for letting us stay, Jessica!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this location!
We are repeat renters and loved the new remodel! Glad for more space. We initially had problems with the oven--the owners had a repair person over the next morning! Got fixed and we were able to cook the rest of our vacation! Great swimming and boating week for us! Thanks for renting!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy O., Omaha,NE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful place, as described and so darn cute! We will be back.
Clean Super cozy Peaceful +++ Fun Entertaining
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Getaway
The property was clean and newly updated. The lake was great and there were plenty of lake toys to keep everyone busy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of the lake!
Blue Heron cottage was wonderful! Jessica has done such an amazing job designing it to maximize the space. The decor is so well thought out and tasteful. We slept well every night with the comfortable beds and bedding and some of our guests even sneaked off during the day to take naps in the bunk house which is very cute and quiet. The AC in the house and bunk house was a blessing during a hot week (although there was usually a nice breeze off the lake). The very open views of the lake on the large deck were a treat and the trees provided a lot of nice shade. I would recommend Blue Heron cottage to anyone looking to rent on Lake Sylvia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cabin!
The owners did a fabulous job updating this spacious cabin. Every detail is well thought out. The deck provides an amazing place to enjoy the views if the lake. We’ll be coming back!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Heron was awesome!
We have rented several different cabins in this area. This was by far the nicest place. So well laid out with room for all of us to have our space! Jessica was amazing to work with - super responsive! As was Her cleaning person Allison. The outside deck was fantastic. Perfect for reading all those books I’ve been behind on. The dock worked perfect for tying up our pontoon for the week. If you have never been to Lake Sylvia you are missing out - one of the clearest lakes around. My teenagers enjoyed playing darts and ping pong in the shed too- because we had some cooler weather. Our pup Auggie may have been the happiest of all though. He would just run and jump off one dock get out and then run and jump off the other one. I don’t think he has ever slept so soundly at night! Thanks for sharing your little piece of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place for a family stay
Our stay at this cabin was very comfortable and accommodating. The place was very clean inside and out and there was plenty of room for everyone for our family of 6. Jessica was very responsive to our questions and she provided us with plenty of suggestions and recommendations on the local area. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The bathrooms were very nice and clean. It has a great deck
It was a fun time, and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Relaxing, fun times at the lake
We really enjoyed staying at the Lake House. The weather was perfect and we were serenaded by loons morning and night. The cabin was comfy and had everything we needed. It was so quiet and peaceful there. I slept like a baby! I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Liz G.

Fun Place for Family Entertainment
Jessica has done a nice job making the house feel like home with interesting decor mixed in with all the conveniences. Having a washer/dryer is a plus. The bunk house is an air-conditioned, neat retreat and sleeps five comfortably. And if the weather isn't the best, the rec room in the out building offers plenty of entertainment for the whole family. We had fun playing ping-pong and darts. For the little kids there are trikes and space to ride inside. There were lots of water toys and life jackets in the boathouse and all of us "kids" gave it a go at paddle boarding. You might wish to ask if you want to use the paddle boat as it would be difficult to get out and into the water. We enjoyed s'mores around the fire pit and listening to the loons. It was nice to have our own dock as we had rented a pontoon from Bremmer Water Crafts. We also fed little sunfish and caught some bigger fish off the dock. We had great luck fishing in this lake out in the boat and caught pan fish, bass, and some really big northerns. The cabin does have a few draw backs though. The air conditioner is a wall unit in the master bedroom. To get the house cooled, fans are used to draw out the air. It works just ok and the loft can get a bit stuffy. If the weather is cooler there is good air flow through the cabin. Not much seating is available in the living area and what is there is more decorative and interesting than comfortable. There are a lot of steps from the deck to the lake, some without hand rails as shown in the pictures. Think twice about this if your are bringing anyone elderly along. One major concern that I had was the access into the lake and also onto the dock. The footing is uneven, wet, and dangerous. Last, but not least - watch out for killer acorns! We were all amused by them falling at will. Overall, our stay was wonderful and fun for all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Perfect lakefront getaway!
We loved the property and all the amenities it offered. The lake itself is gorgeous with over 15 feet of water clarity. We caught a lot of fish right off the docks and the swimming was wonderful. You can't say enough about the wrap around deck that overlooks the lake. The bunk house and building with a ping pong table were a bonus! An absolutely perfect experience, we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Fantastic!
We had a fantastic time at the Blue Heron Cottage. Much of our time was spent sitting on the expansive deck in the shade of the maple trees overlooking the lake. The cabin looks small from the outside, but the creative layout is awesome - especially the huge master bedroom! The bunk house was perfect for the teenage kids we had with us. We also made use if the basketball court and the ping-pong up in the game area. On a rainy day the extra space would be great. We had great weather and were on, or in the lake most of the time. A great swimming lake with super clear water! The extra dock was great for the friends we had on the lake to come tie up and visit. We also made use of the paddle boards in the boat house - very nice! We had an awesome time and really enjoyed this VRBO! (The blue heron even visited each night on the shoreline right in front of the cabin!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

peni l.

Compact & cozy
Great little get away . Was neat & clean & great outdoor space for our family. The only drawback was the furniture in living room being it’s small no real comfortable place to stretch out if you want to watch movies at night or rainy. Large master bedroom was great & comfortable with view of lake. Cute bunk house for extra sleep space & large shed with games . Paddle boat & boards were nice to have to get out on lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Great location on lake, lots to do for kids and adults
Our family really enjoyed our week stay at the cabin. Fish were plentiful, lots of birds and action on the lake to keep us entertained. The kids enjoyed shooting baskets when they weren't out on the lake. Bunkhouse is a treasure!! Loved the space of the large deck. We all thought it was really great. Thanks for sharing your house with us--we had a wonderful family vacation week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Nice weekend stay on Lake Sylvia!
We had a wonderful time and the cabin and other amenities were just perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine I.

Beautiful, serene and cozy lake property.
My family and I were very happy with our stay at Blue Heron Cottage. Both the house and the bunkhouse were very clean and comfortable, well equipped, and perfect for us. My adult children enjoyed the paddle boards, floaties and the paddle boat very much. We hope to make this a regular family getaway!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rebecca R.

Darling, classic cabin on a beautiful Lake!
The owners have done a nice job with the property. The bunkhouse is new and the ping pong entertainment area was fun for the kids. Everything was clean and comfortable. We had a slight problem during our stay but the owners were exceptional at responding quickly and were overall wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

Laketime!
As we drove down the gravel road, we didn't know what to expect. then we walked around the cottage to the huge deck, and there was a beautiful view of the lake! and that is where we spent a wonderful week. We ate all our meals on the deck and enjoyed the cottage paddle boards and our boat that we kept tied to the dock, The pole barn was a fun break for ping pong and scooter riding for our 2 year old granddaughter. The bunkhouse was a perfect spot for our growing family to stay, We cooked marshmellows at the fire pit which is built in the rocks on shore, and enjoyed the moon rise over the lake. The lake is very clean and deep, and a good size to tour around. We enjoyed sitting on the deck watching boats go by, The master bedroom is very big and the bathroom is too. The kitchen was fully stocked, plenty of cupboards and easy to work in. The living room is small and the furniture is really cute, but we found it uncomfortable, but the weather was perfect for being on the deck. We did get into Annandale for some shopping in the shops on the main street. and got some groceries at a nice grocery store and an great meat market, Petty Brothers, which has a large selection of gourmet brats! We LOVED our week at the Blue Heron Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

The house was was wonderful we had a great time
Property was clean an well maintained had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Suzanne H.

Relaxing get-away
Water clear. Great accommodations. Fun DVDs. Close to city. Easy commute. If not familiar with area, recommend arriving in daylight.

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