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Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Very good

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Starbuck, MN

Lake Minnewaska
6 min drive
Starbuck Public Beach
6 min drive
Lakeshore Park
7 min drive
Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
42 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

We went out of business as 31 December 2020. Thank you to all of our past guests. We went out of business as 31 December 2020. Thank you to all of our past guests. We went out of business as 31 December 2020. Thank you to all of our past guests.

Property manager

Neil & Connie Lageson

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Starbuck

Located in Starbuck, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rolling Forks Vineyards and Pezehekee National Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Minnewaska and Starbuck Public Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.

Starbuck, MN

What's nearby

Lake Minnewaska - 6 min drive
Lakeshore Park - 7 min drive
Holly Skogen Park - 8 min drive
Glacial Lakes State Park - 9 min drive
Peter Sunset Beach Resort - 16 min drive

Getting around

St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
‪Minnewaska House - ‬14 min drive
‪Water's Edge Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Nutcracker Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪Franny's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is No longer in business. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at No longer in business.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at No longer in business.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is No longer in business. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Lake Minnewaska and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Starbuck Public Beach. Lakeshore Park and Holly Skogen Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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6.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Julie T., Wyoming, MN

16 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing lakeshore

The owners live on the lakeside part of the house and the vrbo is behind their house. You can only see the lake from the one upstairs bedroom that has no air conditioning vent therefore was unbearable to sleep in during the hot humid weather. To get to the lake you have to follow an almost hidden path through the woods down very steep rock stairs. Upon arriving to the lake there was an area with weed covered rocks and various junk laying around - very undesirable for a vacation property. The house itself is old as described and definitely smells old. There were so many spiderwebs around the house, even in the upstairs bathroom sink. It was very clear this house had not been cleaned for quite some time. I’ve stayed at many different vrbos in Minnesota and out of stare and this was the first time I’ve ever felt the need to give a bad review.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

11 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away! Spacious home and large yard!

Great experience! Perfect get away from reality. Quiet and spacious home and yard. We would definitely consider future vacations at this property! Owners very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Cathy R.

5 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Had a very good time

very nice

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

18 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun stay

Great communication with the property owner! Large private yard.

10/10 Excellent

Dale E., Winona mn

21 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

The owners Connie and Neil are great to work with

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

31 Dec 2018

Very comfortable, the hosts took very good care of us.

We enjoyed our stay and look forward to the next time.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

16 Aug 2018

Nice and peaceful. Connie and Neil are wonderful hosts. Very good location.

Beautiful deck to sit and enjoy the Minnesota evenings. Convenient short drive to anything you want to do. We will be returning.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wanda AND Louis H.

14 Jan 2018

Nice Cabin

We enjoyed our stay. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Cozy and homey cabin. The beds were comfortable and kitchen was well equipped. Hope to come back again!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dale E., Winona mn

5 June 2017

We have at great time again

We just got home and had a good time at Twin Spruce, We met the great neighbor Bruce next door and had fun With both his Coco Lab. and Neil's Ziggy. It was really windy every day but one, but we still had fun. The only problem I can see in real hot weather the upstairs bedrooms could get warm.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jim e.

13 June 2016

Great place to stay

We spent a week here and it was great. Neal and Connie were very accommodating. We had three boats and had plenty of room to park and convenient access to electric outlets for charging. I would recommend for anyone.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Annette H.

16 Nov 2015

Nice location, accommodating owners, needs maintenance

We rented this home for 2 weeks, but only stayed 8 days. Neil and Connie are accommodating, but you have to ask for what you need. They are in an attached home on the property, not next door. The space is nice, but needs repair. It sleeps 12, but had only 5 dinner plates. There is one A/C vent for all of upstairs and the overhead fans are very noisy. The best place is the outside deck - however, the A/C unit for the house is right next to the deck and it is noisy. Neil bought a window fan and there is a box fan for upstairs - both noisy and didn't cool all that much. Some of the light fixtures look like they had not been cleaned for a long time and some outlets and lamps did not work. it was only when we asked about the paddleboat that Neil dumped the several inches of rain water out of the boat and it became available. This would be a nice place to spend a week, but needs maintenance and upkeep.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Julie K.

19 July 2015

Week-long vacation

Hi all. Just returned home from 9 days in Minnesota, 7 of which were spent at Twin Spruce Vacation. Some helpful info: Kitchen is very well-equipped (best of all vacation rentals I've been to). Air condition works well downstairs, there isn't a/c in the room that has the best lake view so it was very uncomfortable sleeping when it was hot. The owners home is an add-on to this house (located in front of house nearest to the lake) which is not what we were expecting, as the description makes it sound like a stand-alone home. We had family visiting one of the weekends and were grateful that owners were gone that weekend or we wouldn't have felt as free to take over the yard for grilling or lawn games. Lake is huge! Few weeds was a bonus but had to get water shoes to navigate the large rocks in the shallow water.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erica F., Small town

4 Sept 2013

Comfy cabin on beautiful lake

Really comfortable cabin 3 bedrooms upstairs - nice beds, great linens, ceiling fans in 2 of the rooms Central air - we stayed when it was 90-95 outside & the AC was a blessed thing! Nice kitchen - well-stocked, spacious, handy Good tv for late night watching - welcome surprise! Nice deck for late afternoon cards, etc. Good firepit Convenient location - 5 minutes from Starbuck for gas, groceries, bait Great lake! In my opinion, one of the best in the state.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

15 July 2012

Nice trip!

Our family (me, my husband and our seven-year-old son) enjoyed staying here on a trip back for my husband's high school reunion. All features were exactly as described. The home was clean and comfortable. Neil and Connie were very nice and easily accessed for questions. The property had a very private, quiet feel. Short drive to Starbuck for groceries and laundry facilities.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

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2 Sept 2011

Nice Stay at the Lake

We take a trip to Lake Minnewaska every summer to visit my wife's family in Starbuck and have rented a place on or near the lake each time. This year we found and stayed at the Twin Spruce rental and had a great stay. As advertised, the house sits up on the hill from the lake and has a nice classic feel. Upon arriving Neil & Connie (owners) greeted us and immediately made us feel welcomed, they are very friendly and made sure we were up to speed on everything. Even though they live on the property as well, we still felt like we had the place to ourselves. They were around if we needed them or had a question, but otherwise we did not see much of them. The place is perfect for those who are interested in an easy going and relaxing place to spend some time. The house is comfortable and has a welcoming charm. We found the beds to be comfortable and there were windows in the one upstairs bedroom that overlook the lake - a beautiful view to wake up to each morning! My 5 year old son had his first fishing experience on the dock at this house and caught his first fish ever - a 7" Blue Gill. He proceeded to catch a dozen or so of them that day and we had a great time "just fishin". We had a great stay and would highly recommend the Twin Spruce property to anyone looking to stay in this area.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

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31 Aug 2011

Nice Stay at the Lake

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

26 July 2011

disappointed

no sandy beach or public beach within walking distance as told. poor beds & insufficient air conditioning in upstairs bedrooms. crappy cooking utensils. no adjustment for early departure.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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24 Sept 2010

Fall Weekend

The lake cabin is actually a 3 bedroom house on a bluff overlooking the beautiful lake. There is lake access from the house and only requires a very short walk down the handrail/stairs to the dock. The lake is very clean as well. Both towns of Glenwood and Starbuck are less than 10 minutes by car. The house has two full baths, one upstairs and one down. All three bedrooms are upstairs. The kitchen has all the appliances and plenty of room to cook. No washer and dryer. All three bedrooms have at least a double bed and I believe there was a fold up bed in one of the closets. I highly recommend this property to anyone considering a weekend, week or longer stay at the lake.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

LaDona M., Fort Collins, CO

6 Aug 2010

Minnesota Vacation

We had a great time visiting "back home"!!! Our parents both live close by, but we had teenagers that wanted to stay on the lake...they all brought friends and everyone enjoyed their time here a lot!! The trek to the beach is quite steep, but I thought it was a great way to get some exercise in that I would not normally have done!! I would not recommend for young kids, older adults or people with disabilities. Disappointed in the view as the owners added on and received the best view, however it was very relaxing on our deck and even though the fire pit was not on the lake, it was large enough for all of our friends and family!! I would stay here again knowing that the owners are in the same "unit" and close by if needed.