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5 BR Lakefront Home On Beautiful Lake Ida - Family Fun Or Executive Retreat

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Cape Cod design, level shoreline, 50 feet from the door to the lake!
View from the house to the lake.
Looking southwest from the deck toward the dock.
A beautiful picture taken by our neighbor looking west over the lake.
Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and center island.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12292.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Lake Miltona
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Loft Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 BR Lakefront Home On Beautiful Lake Ida - Family Fun Or Executive Retreat

Summertime - 7-night Friday to Friday Rentals Only.

Soaring 30 foot ceilings, a stone fireplace, and a view of beautiful Lake Ida greet you at Gehrke's Point Getaway.

This private home sits 50 feet from the water, and is rented for only 3 or 4 weeks each summer.

Located only minutes from Alexandria, this property features 203 feet of lakeshore and a one-of-a-kind custom built Cape Cod home.

Extraordinary 5 BR/3 BA (sleeps up to12) features gourmet kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and center island, lovely formal entry, wet bar and a generous main floor laundry. Lakeside master suite has a huge walk in closet, glass block shower & double sink vanity. This is an amazing and unique vacation property.

The upper level boasts 2 bedrooms (plus a queen size fold-away-bed) and a spacious sitting area, along with bathroom, shower and ping pong table.

Step outside & appreciate the beautiful outdoors. Enjoy a walk along the lake, swim from the sandy beach or fish off the dock.

*This is also a winter wonderland. A paradise for snowmobiling and cross-county skiing. Ride for miles on groomed snow mobile trails or cross-county ski on the groomed trails in Carlos State Park, just minutes away. Ande's Alps ski area is 25 minutes away with tubing and snow skiing. Call for nightly winter rates, minimum three night stay.

Keywords: Lake House


#1960 Douglas County

Property manager

Tom Van Sickle

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 36
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
Renters acknowledge agreement to House Rules as defined in rental agreement section of this property posting.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this holiday home is on a lake. Big Ole Viking Statue and Douglas County Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Casey’s Amusement Park.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Miltona - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lake Carlos State Park - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 20 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Theatre L'Homme Dieu - 21 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪22 Northmen Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Interlachen Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Leaf Valley Mercantile - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lake Miltona Golf Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chet's Lakeside Inn - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 BR Lakefront Home On Beautiful Lake Ida - Family Fun Or Executive Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 BR Lakefront Home On Beautiful Lake Ida - Family Fun Or Executive Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 BR Lakefront Home On Beautiful Lake Ida - Family Fun Or Executive Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 BR Lakefront Home On Beautiful Lake Ida - Family Fun Or Executive Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Miltona and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Carlos State Park and Carlos Creek Winery. Sandy Beach and Garfield Wildlife Management Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jody S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual family vacay
My family and I gather at the lake each year and this place has been one of our favorites! Tom, the host, was very responsive. We loved the lake access and the kitchen was perfect! Can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time at the lake
We rent a house in the area every summer and this is by far the best! We found it last year and this is the first time we have stayed at in the same spot twice. The beach is sandy, the lake is big and has a nice sandbar. Great fishing and swimming. The house has a huge kitchen, great for cooking and eating with a big group. Comfortable beds too! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S., Ashland, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time with grandchildren
We loved our stay at this beautiful home on Lake Ida. Our grandchildren (ages 5-7) had a ball swimming, pontooning, playing on the lily pad and learning how to paddleboard. The house was perfect for our stay. We would love to return some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Steen, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation 2024
We enjoyed our stay very much. Our kids and grandkids asked to book again for next year they loved it that much. I contacted the owners prior to leaving to check on towels…glad I did since they aren’t provided. Also the porch bedroom isn’t air conditioned so it was very warm in there. Other than that we will definitely be going back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

M D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Vacation Home!
This property has it all! Our family of 9 adults was very comfortable in this beautiful and carefully outfitted vacation home. We enjoyed the level yard fronting on the lake and the putting-green lawn made it easy and fun to play games. We thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful pontoon on beautifully clear Lake Ida. Thanks for sharing with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love lake Ida, beautiful property!!
We usually stay on the chain, but tried lake Ida this year and loved it! This property is beautiful, huge lawn and beach for the kids to play and beautiful gardens and outdoor fireplace. Inside was big enough for 3 small families to stay- we put all the kids upstairs and they loved it. Huge kitchen and comfortable beds. Owner was great! Very nice and very communicative, we rented their pontoon for the week as well and it was perfect to take to the sandbar. Only thing that was unusual was they wanted us to bring our own bath towels /hand towels/ washcloths. Have never had that before in my many VRBO rentals and obviously you can’t travel with towels so had to buy some just for the stay. Overall it was amazing and we would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hope we are invited back!
Just wow. The house was perfect for us! Everyone had a place to rest their head, and with 3 bathrooms (showers) in the house, we didn't waste a ton of time on nightly rotation. The kitchen was perfect for all of our meals. Sitting at the bar or at the table we had no trouble making meals a success. The garage made an easy pass through for sandy feet, wet towels, etc that didn't need to go through the house. The laundry room was a perk that did NOT go unused. We enjoyed walking the neighborhood every morning, sipping coffee on the back deck, fishing morning, noon, and night from the shore and the dock and making friends with the dogs next door. There was dock jumping, kayaking, paddle boating, tubing, and more to be had at this perfect location. The owner was friendly, receptive and communicated promptly - a joy in a world lacking in customer service! The only recommendation I would make: 1) Clothes line back up is a must with large parties. I would much rather hang 12 towels to dry instead of making the dryer do the work; 2) consider formal steps from the dock to the lake for any old folks who visit your home. Thank you for allowing us the gift of this location! A perfect place for the last week in July! See ya next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
We enjoyed our stay on Lake Ida. We found the owner to be very receptive to our communications. The home was very clean, well equipped, and comfortable. Fishing was good and the younger kids enjoyed the lily pad and paddle boat. Great lake for a pontoon, kayaking, and tubing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Ida doesn't disappoint
This fabulous home is in a great location at the far north end of Lake Ida. It is beautifully appointed and so welcoming. The owner was wonderful to work with and had many suggestions to add to our good time. The water in the lake was crystal clear and is shallow near the shore. Our crew was all about learning the stand up paddle board and the weather provided ample opportunity to do just that. We had yard games set up and the front yard had plenty of room to enjoy them all. There is a spot for a fire every night and there was wood available to make it happen. S'MORES galore! There is a vine covered arbor like structure near the fire area and is strung with solar lights that created almost a magical light effect as the setting sun retired and they came on. We rented the pontoon for the week and enjoyed it several times each day. Wonderful memories made!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family get away !!
Beautiful home and grounds. Was well equipped kitchen with all we needed! Nice swimming area. Brought our yard games with great space for play. Plenty space for 5 adults and 3 youth.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home...well appointed and cared for.
Great location for a family lake vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

julie k.

Fabulous Family Vacation
It was a very welcoming and inviting home. Our family of 14 had a great vacation together in this lake home. We had the unusual experience of 4 days of rain in mid July with gusty winds, normally a disaster with a houseful of active children. The kids (6 of them between the ages of 7-11) played games, sat in the jaccuzzi under a covered porch, and watched movies on a big screen TV with Netflix access. There is so much beautiful space in the home that no one felt stressed. When the weather cooperated we enjoyed great swimming, playing on the "lily pad", the paddle boat, and the stand-up paddle board all provided by the owner. The adults enjoyed the same amenities as well as ping-pong tournaments, fishing, and night time around the outdoor fireplace. The beds were comfortable, there is more than ample bathroom facilities, and the spacious refrigerator accommodated all of our food needs for a group. We would definitely enjoy gathering in this great place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Haley C.

Great place for a vacation!
Great property. Great lake. Enjoyed our stay. Tom was very easy to work with and made sure our stay was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

PERFECT!
Tom and Sara's home exceeded our expectations even though we had previewed it 10 months earlier on a trip to Minnesota. I'm originally from Parkers Praire, and have family in the area. There were 7 of us(our 3 adult children, plus one boyfriend and girlfriend.) We had planned to use the home as a base to visit friends and family, but found ourselves never wanting to leave. We carefully planned short trips/visits, but always returned to Gehrke's Pt. as quickly as possible. The home has everything you will need and more. It is very comfortable and functional, but equally or more impressive is how beautiful the home is, and the location. During our stay, we traveled the complete perimeter of the lake by boat and we could not find one location that we liked better. The sunsets were amazing every night, and having 200 of lake shore/lawn, with a great swimming beach just out your back door was amazing. Tom and Sara were very attentive to questions during check in and check out, and throughout our stay. When planning our next trip to Lake Ida, the first call we will make is to Tom and Sara. Thank you for a very memorable family vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Perfect year round getaway
We are originally from Alexandria and Lake Ida is by far the best lake in the area - one of the best in Minnesota. We've stayed at this getaway two years in a row. The house is gorgeous, and the beach is sandy with perfect elevation. The owners kept in touch with us to make sure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. We our looking forward to next year. Karen and Hank
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amie D.

A Great Family Escape
Fantastic! We had a great week staying on Lake Ida! This home is impeccably maintained and stocked with anything one might need for a fabulous week at the lake. In addition, Tom and Sara were very receptive and helpful in answering all our questions during our stay. The home exceeded our expectations and was well suited for our two families. The yard and beach area were perfect for our young children and we enjoyed many hours outside enjoying the beautiful views. We also got the opportunity to have fun on the water thanks to a great recommendation for a boat rental from Tom. My only suggestion would be to get a cheap set of kids Ikea dishes (plates, bowls, etc). The dishes in the house were both plentiful and beautiful, but we were always worried about little hands breaking something! We would certainly recommend this home to friends, family, and anyone else looking for a comfortable retreat on a gorgeous lake. We look forward to returning next summer! Thanks for a great week Tom and Sara! The Danielson Family
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

Awesome weekend!
My girlfriends and I had a wonderful time at this cabin. We had a girls weekend get-together and it couldn't have been more perfect. The owner was very accommodating and had great communication. It was perfect for our group! We for sure would recommend staying here and hope to again in the future!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Retreat in the lake country!
Wow - what a wonderful home. Thanks Tom and Sara for opening up your cabin to us. My sales management team left Alexandria with great memories of snowmobiling, ice fishing, great food and great fun. We are hoping to come back this summer for more fishing and some boating…. in addition to getting some work done. Meeting amenities were great - the white board and the 50" wireless display for our computers along with the private office made this trip both fun and productive. Thanks for everything. Rod St. Michel Sling Media

About the host

Hosted by Tom Van Sickle

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Our Family has been coming to the Alexandria area for over 20 years. We were fortunate to purchase a cabin with other family members in 2003. In 2011 my wife and I purchased this property which was built by the previous owners. It was their dream home, lovingly crafted and cared for. We are now the caretakers of this beautiful property. We are happy to share it with you and we hope you discover the charm of life on the lake as we have.

Why they chose this property

This home is second to none for finish, warmth, amenities and location.

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