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Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798

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Boat slip for guests to use.  Amazing view of quiet Lake Brophy!
New front deck 2024
Large front yard with fire pit!  Spring pic.  Great Family destination
Welcome to Brophy Reflections!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Lake Latoka
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Purplel B

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798

Welcome to Brophy Reflections! Built in the early 60's this rambler boasts beautiful sunset views from a bank overlooking Lake Brophy. Bring your personal items along with some food and come stay in our comfortable, tastefully furnished home. You will be drawn to the large living room windows and look out over the lake. Cozy is what you'll feel when you turn on the gas fireplace. We have two Roku TVs &DVD players.

The dining table seats 6-10 with the two leaves.. The fully furnished kitchen has microwave, coffee maker and dishwasher.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms and one bath are at the south end of house and can be separated by closing the pocket door. Great for napping and quiet time!

In our remodeled upstairs bathroom you'll find towels, and a limited supply of tp and kleenex. There are wash cloths, hand and bath towels for our guests to use. There is a compact washer/dryer upstairs, and full size machines downstairs.

The Blue Bedroom has one queen bed, and one twin. A full size bed is in the Purple Bedroom which looks over the lake. The Master Bedroom has a queen bed and a corner window with a lake view.

Downstairs we have a fourth bedroom with a full Tempur-pedic (firm) and a twin bed.

Downstairs you'll find a cozy spot with a sofa bed and loveseat. The large ottoman also has a pull out twin bed. Wifi is provided.

The Kitchenette downstairs is furnished but has no dishwasher (dishwasher is in upstairs kitchen.) The downstairs bathroom has a walk in shower with a seat. The downstairs is like an apartment: kitchen, bedroom, bath and living room with a gas fireplace.

Go out the downstairs door and walk onto a shaded patio. The steps down to the lake are many but there is a landing with a bench where you can take a rest or watch the lake action. Brophy is a quiet lake on the chain. A sand beach area(depending on water level), and a small grassy area is there for you to enjoy. A dock with a boat slip is for your convenience, along with a Kennedy paddle boat, kayak and paddle board. You may swim, jet ski, water ski, fish or whatever. Please have lots of fun but at the same time respectful of the neighbors.

Our front yard is family friendly. There is a fire pit with chairs out front. Yes, you may bring your dog with prior approval and additional fee . Dogs must remain on leash, kenneled or downstairs. A Dog Addendum must be signed.

Brophy Reflections is less than 10 minutes to Alexandria. Beautiful sandy Latoka beach is only 1.5 miles away and Lake Brophy has a new public beach with a beautiful play center, and bathrooms on the west side of the lake. Go another direction and travel that same distance, just around Lake Cowdry to the bike/walking path; take this path west to the new Brophy beach. Alexandria offers so many outdoor opportunities. During the winter Brophy Reflections is less than half a mile to the snowmobile trail. After a great day of sledding you will come home to a cozy warm house. If you enjoy skiing and snowboarding Andes Tower Hills is about 15 miles away. You can fish on Brophy or go to one of the area lakes. Golfing is convenient as ArrowWood is only a 10 minutes drive. The museums in town are so interesting, shopping is unique, AAAA theatre offers entertainment throughout the year. There is bowling, miniature golf and cinema. Tennis courts, playgrounds and restaurants are right in town. There is always something to do in Alexandria! Most of all you can take advantage of your vacation and relax.

Thank you for looking at Brophy Reflections!

Blessings!
Susan and Ken Persons



Property manager

Susan Persons
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Family friendly!
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Events

No events allowed
Separate contract and fee.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dogs max. $140 for stay. Accept dog addendum.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strict no smoking rule.
Residential setting requires quiet time 10:00pm-7:30am.
Two cars may park in garage; Four in drive, total six.

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
Note from host: Separate contract and fee.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Casey’s Amusement Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Latoka - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Runestone Museum - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 13 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Garden Center Lanes - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798 located?

This family-friendly Alexandria holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Latoka, La Grande Wildlife Management Area and Lake Brophy County Park. Lake Mina is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beck F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family visit
Property is beautiful, in a quiet neighnorbood, and very convenient to town. The property owners have thought of everything and are very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Retreat House
Had a great time at the Brophy House! Plenty of room to accommodate for larger groups & owners very prompt on answering any questions brought up. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Susan went above and beyond to make our stay the best it could be. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

BONNIE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just like Grandma’s
Very clean and spacious 1960s house with many amenities and a great view of the lake. Multiple spaces for the entire family to interact simultaneously. Host communication was excellent and onsite instructions easy to understand. This was the perfect place for our family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
It was the perfect place to have our girls weekend away! Everything was clean and easy to access! Great spot for a weekend in Alexandria!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter family time!
So much to do in the area in the winter! We went to Carlos Creek winery on Friday afternoon, then ate pizza at Zorbaz that night. Saturday morning was free fun where we went sledding as a family on the hill at Brophy Patk just a few miles away and then kids played at the playground. We came back and cooked a late lunch, then loaded up for day passes at the waterpark at Arrowwood! Kids were ages 1-9 and it was an absolute blast for all involved. Then we came back to Brophy Reflections and had a family movie night. Sue was a great great host and the process was easy. Clear checkout instructions were available from the start so we knew right away what few things we would be asked to do (load dishwasher, take out trash, etc) but it wasn't an intimidating list like so many can sometimes be.We stayed in February with extended family, and the house next door is also a rental, so we were able to stay in both with our large group, and it worked perfectly!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
team onward
great location, very peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our week
Clean, plenty of necessities, (towels, paper towels, garbage bags), parking space, sprayed for bugs, plenty of chairs, two patios, nice dock and fire pit. Nice gluten free snacks when we came, our family has some gluten free!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks!
Awesome to be by the lake with great fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this home very much - it was nice to have 2 kitchens with our large family❣️
Very clean and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation!
Great location! Everything was exactly as described and Sue was wonderful to work with. We had fun catching fish off the dock, taking the kayak and paddle boat out, bon fires and checking out the Alexandria area. Would love to stay again sometime!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaelin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Our stay was perfect. No complaints! The home and outdoors was very clean and put together. Plenty of supplies available for use. Communication with owner was very easy and quick response time! Owner was very sweet and down to earth. It was a great stay for our family. We especially enjoyed the pontoon paddle boat provided. Great spot for fishing as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Real nice
2 nd time staying there
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation Bliss
This is our 3rd year staying at Brophy Reflections. This home completely meets our needs for our family with 3 kids and 5 adults. I feel like we are completely spoiled with enough bedrooms and living areas to give each other space and yet come together for family time. We love the proximity to town and yet feel like it's a wonderful getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy Accommodatios
Great house for a large group/family getaway. Nice lakeside location in a quiet neighborhood. We made use of the two kitchens! Nice outdoor areas for gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable
Very comfortable,
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
brophy Reflections
Wonderful stay. The house was perfect for our family. Very kid friendly. We spent most of our time down by the lake. The lake was so clear. Kids had fun with the paddle boat. Clean cabin and nice clean dock and beach. We hope to be back again. Words from a 5 year old” this is so, so, so awesome!”
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jude H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Getaway with the Kids
Susan was great! Our kids had a blast. The house was a little old and smelled like it. Maybe someone smoked in there years ago? It was fine though and we got used to it and had an amazing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homey and clean!
We enjoyed the spacious front yard for campfires; the back patio for outside views and visiting; the paddle boat and water craft provided; Roku tvs. It was a pleasant week with mostly sunny days. We had family times on the lake with tubing behind our boat and a rented pontoon that all enjoyed swimming from. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S., Bigfork, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
This house is a great base camp for all the places to go and things to see in Alexandria!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home away from home.
Clean and stocked home, great location, fun things to do, property manager welcoming and available if questions. Great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin & host
Excellent place and great hosts. Sue was very easy to work with and made us feel extremely welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Stay
Well kept property and responsive owner. Plan to return again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Lake Retreat
Brophy Reflections was just what we were looking for and needing for our family vacation. It was clean, spacious, quiet and had all the amenities we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Vacation
Absolutely beautiful property and home Had a wonderful time The house was so big and spacious and had absolutely everything you would need and the owner was wonderful Will be back and highly recommend staying there!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Susan Persons

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We are Ken and Susan Persons. I, Susan, grew up in this very house, graduated from Alexandria in 1982. I taught middle school for 12 years, then decided to homeschool our own children. We have been married for over 30 years. Ken currently runs an Elevator manufacturing company in Andover, MN. We love being outside enjoying God's creation!

Why they chose this property

After my dad passed away in Jan. of 2013 we felt called to purchase my home. Let's face it, I couldn't bear to sell my childhood home. I know the love my parents had for this property. As a child my dad used to collect arrowheads he found on the shoreline of Lake Brophy. He built this house with the help of my grandpa and uncle. Cousins came for a week when they were young, relatives came for reunions, neighbors came to swim, Tech students rented the basement, we fished, water skied and enjoyed the lake. We would like to offer hospitality and memories as part of that same family legacy. May you be blessed staying at Brophy Reflections.

What makes this property unique

Ahhhh, the view. Brophy Reflections is a year round vacation rental which sits on the bank overlooking Lake Brophy this home offers enjoyment and breathtaking sunsets. This home has the benefits of the lake and a large front yard. Close to town (3 miles), the Central Lakes Bike Trail, the snowmobile trail, and much more your stay can be as busy as you want. This house has 2 kitchens and 2 living areas so you can have multiple families stay together and yet have privacy. We have furnished the home with you in mind. It's not too fancy that your children and grandchildren have to be still, but not rustic at all. This doesn't have a 'cabin' feel, we welcome you to 'our home'. Perfect for large groups or small. Want to visit friends and family in the area but would like your own space? Brophy Reflections is for you! Maybe you'd like to vacation with Grandpa and Grandma but they need their quiet time, this house is designed for you. Though not set up for a wheelchair, the floor plan works well. The bathroom is large and the counter is right next to the toilet which provides leverage. The bathtub is upstairs, however, downstairs there is a walk in shower. There are plenty of linens and towels with washer/dryer on site.

In the summer we will put out the patio furniture, get out the gas grill and put out the dock for you to enjoy. Come, stay at Brophy Reflections and be blessed!

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