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Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816

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Back view from the dock.
Exterior view of the back.
back view from the dock
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Upper deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12181.2 sq m

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
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement TV Area

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816

Our 4-bedroom A-frame offers an exceptional view of Lake Darling. You will feel like you are on the water as you gaze out the lakeside windows. This home is as close to the water as you can get. There are beds to sleep up to 8 plus a queen sleeper sofa and two single sleeper sofas for a sleeping capacity of 12. Three tiers of decks provide a wonderful, relaxing hangout. The property includes 900 feet of lakeshore that goes all the way to the channel connecting Lake Darling to Lake Cowdry. The property also includes a double garage and a fish cleaning room attached to the garage.

Lake Darling is the third largest of the eleven lakes that make up Alexandria's Chain of Lakes. On the Chain, you can spend the whole day on the water.

Lake Carlos State Park is just minutes away. This beautiful park offers fishing, volleyball, swimming, and miles of hiking trails.

Bring your bicycle because access to the Central Lakes Trail is less than one mile away. This trail stretches 55 miles from Fergus Falls to Osakis and then connects with the Lake Wobegon Trail. These trails are built on an old railroad bed, so the grade is easy for walking, pedaling a bicycle, or rollerblading.

Our base fee covers 6 people. There is an additional charge for more than 6. The maximum occupancy is 12.

Property manager

Connie Hammje
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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: 26
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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this cabin is on a lake. 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. Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Casey’s Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Runestone Museum - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Alomere Health - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

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

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 Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816 located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Big Splash Indoor Waterpark, Runestone Museum and Big Ole Viking Statue. Lake Brophy County Park and Lake Latoka are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alexandria visit
Very nice place right on the lake. Almost felt like you were right on the water. Plenty of space & beds for the 6 of us plus more. Little cool when we were there but had nice deck & dock. Great communication & flexible with our check in & out. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great unique place
Great place right on the water. Close to Carlos winery and brewery, golf and pickle ball courts. Rented a pontoon nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grapestomp!
Wonderful stay- we loved the covered deck for relaxing in the morning and evenings. Plus the opportunity for us to all have our own bedroom and bathroom space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Darling
Our third stay at this property with our family. Everyone loves it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property for families
The owners are responsive and great to work with. The property is very clean and everything is in working order. We love the view from the decks and there is plenty of parking for our family gatherings. While the kitchen is smaller, it is very functional. We enjoy being close to the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Nice place, good location to all Alexandria has to offer !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coffee Group getaway
A nice clean home, just the right size, on the shore of beautiful Lake Darling.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cute waterfront cabin!
This property was perfect for our girls weekend. The property was well stocked and provided room for everyone to enjoy themselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation
The house is roomy and has everything you need. The owners are wonderful. This is our third time staying here and will be back next year! The location is great and close to everything. Great family vacation spot!! Love it here!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

David H., Fairmont, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fish&Shop
Great location, plenty of space, beds and bathrooms. Love being right on lake!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for your fishing boat!
We (2 couples) stayed for a week so the guys could fish the chain of lakes. The dock with a boat lift meant no need to trailer the boat to other lakes, and even better, the best fishing was near the cabin. Everything was great....cleanliness, good beds, communication with Connie! EEverythingEverythimentioned in previous
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family time
We (11 of us) had a great time at this property on Lake Darling. We caught sunfish off of the dock, the kids enjoyed playing in the water around the dock. We rented a pontoon from Lake Darling Resort, grilled, had a couple campfires. Weather was great as well. The only downsize is the busy road that the property is located on, could hear the traffic, but we spent all of our time on the lake side.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Designed for lake enjoyment
Plenty of room for all of us. We really enjoyed the multiple decks and proximity to the lake. Alexandria itself has many places for family activities and places to explore. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home on the lake
Myself and a few friends stayed here. There was so much room for us to spread out and everything we needed was available. Would be a great place and ample room if our kids were to come with as well. The owners were very responsive to questions. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

deb b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Great!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Darling cabin
This is the third year we have stayed in this cabin. Connie and John have always been easy to contact and very responsive to whatever need or question we have had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O., Andover, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin on Lake Darling
This was our second time staying at this cabin. It’s a wonderful location right on the lake. It’s also close to town, bike paths and the winery. We sat outside every night on the deck for dinner…the view can’t be beat! Both inside and outside are very well kept. We really love staying here and hope to come back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaye A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, as usual!
Cabin was perfectly clean and well stocked. We especially love the two decks at water’s edge. Plenty of space to spread out on three levels. Lake Darling is our go-to lake in Alex.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views
Beautiful views of lake with nice and varied seating options to enjoy. Comfortable layout with multiple sleeping options and convenient access to surrounding attractions. Clean. Host was friendly and easy to work with. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beachfront house with lots of room
We appreciated the layout of the house. With 3 different levels, it afforded privacy, yet had a comfortable living room where we could gather. We especially enjoyed the decks and having the dock so close, with a nice boat lift. The lake is very clear, sandy bottom, we could watch the young ones from the deck. Although there isn’t a sandy beach, it is such a nice dock area with a short 3 steps into shallow water for swimming. Fishing was outstanding! Only drawback is the front of the house is off a busy county road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B., Plainview

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Nice cabin. Good to go! Third level deck unexpected surprise. Comfortable. Good for six people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rachelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Practical cabin
Plenty of space for family; generally the basics are available in the cabin (kitchen, bathrooms, etc). Not much outside space for littles to play. Back of cabin is right on a county road. Lake is really weedy in this area, although fishing off the dock was good for dummies and some bass. Some TV connection issues.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location on Lake Darling!
We enjoyed our stay in this property very much. We loved the location, which is very close to Alexandria and to a wonderful nature trail. The house is right on the lake, so the views were amazing from all three decks! We did notify the owners that the two twin beds on the top floor needed new mattresses, so hopefully that will be addressed. Otherwise, everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deceivingly spacious
Loved everything but the cookware. I would bring a few quality fry pans and some plastic storage containers for leftovers if you enjoy cooking. Dock and decks all excellent. Timely response by owner. Love this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
The property was just as described and has beautiful views of the lake. The place sleeps 6 adults and 2 kids comfortably. We had a nice week weather wise and the dual level decks seated our family gathering of 14 people nicely. Road noise is pronounced, but otherwise the property was perfect for our group. The lake shore is a nice sandy bottom, but there were weeds (as is more common on the chain of lakes these days). We enjoyed fishing, and taking the rental pontoon out to the sandbar between big and little darling to swim.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Connie Hammje

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Alexandria is our hometown, but it is a fabulous vacation destination. We live on a farm close to town. We purchased this A-frame on Lake Darling for a dual purpose: a close get-away for us and a vacation rental.

Why they chose this property

Location was important to us. Being on the Chain of Lakes allows access to 11 different lakes. It is also close to town giving convenience for shopping and entertainment.

What makes this property unique

When you are in our A-frame, you feel like you are on a house boat. As you look out the windows on the lake side, it is like you are ON the water, not next to the water.

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English

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