Historic Swedish Cottage on Quiet Lindstrom Lake

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Deck Overlooks Lake with 180 Degree Views. Gas Grill

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Gym

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lindstrom, MN

WineHaven Winery and Vineyard
7 min drive
St Croix National Scenic Riverway
18 min drive
Wild Mountain
28 min drive
New Richmond, WI (RNH-New Richmond Regional)
47 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Main Floor Bedroom/Office

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Guest

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Master

1 King Bed

Second Floor Guest

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Guest

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Powder/Laundry

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

JUST OPENED UP AUGUST DATES! CHECK OUR CALENDAR FOR OPENINGS.
Vacation in this never before available, historic home on Quiet South Lindstrom Lake. Built in 1898, this home is on the National Historic Record of Homes, but features all the amenities of a new home including a master suite with gas fireplace, an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and an exercise room with treadmill, recumbent bike, television and weight machine. Wrap around porches and a huge deck cantilevered over the hill above the lake make for great views and relaxation rain or shine. With over 3800 square feet of living space, even the largest family or group can find privacy. PLEASE CLICK ON RATES AND AVAILABILITY - VIEW ALL RENTAL RATES - FOR SEASONAL PRICING.
The Huge Great Room is great for gatherings, yet intimate for quiet reflection around the brick fireplace. Lots of privacy as the house is setback 200 feet from the street. You're just steps to the sand beach and dock. There's great fishing and lots of lake to explore as we are connected to neighboring Chisago Lake.
Responsible Dog owners are welcome and will love the fenced back yard! Send us an email inquiry and we will send you our 26 page HomeBook with floor plans, photos and details about every single room and the surrounding area.

Property manager

Jim Casey

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Flat and level waterfront only steps away!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$50 pet fee. Fenced back yard.

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lindstrom

Located in Lindstrom, this holiday home is on a lake. Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway and St. Croix Festival Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park and Wild Mountain. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

Lindstrom, MN

What's nearby

WineHaven Winery and Vineyard - 7 min drive
Interstate State Park - 16 min drive
St Croix National Scenic Riverway - 18 min drive
Saint Croix River - 22 min drive
Wild Mountain - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Pizza Pub - ‬3 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk
‪Arby's - ‬11 min walk
‪Uncommon Loon Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Swedish Cottage on Quiet Lindstrom Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Swedish Cottage on Quiet Lindstrom Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Swedish Cottage on Quiet Lindstrom Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Swedish Cottage on Quiet Lindstrom Lake located?

This family-friendly Lindstrom holiday home is located on a lake, 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from WineHaven Winery and Vineyard, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Franconia Sculpture Park and Interstate State Park. Saint Croix River and St Croix National Scenic Riverway are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

taya r.

28 Sept 2024

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

Great spot for family gathering

We had grandparents to grandchildren stay at this house and it was a nice, big space to gather and enjoy meals and time together, while also having separate sleeping "wings" for each family! Loved the charm of the older home and walkability to the park nearby, and how close it was to the City. Only drawback was the backyard and steps down to the dock - not for the elderly set or handicapped, but the cantilevered deck overlooking the lake was nice. Thank you for a wonderful time and lifelong memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis M.

27 Sept 2024

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

Great getaway! Quaint cottage...quite elegant for the era it was built in. Fun week! Thanks

We enjoyed our week immensely! We were all over retirement age with several recent hip replacements, but it worked for us just great! Nice patio overlooking the lake and nice weather that allowed us to enjoy it

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa G.

24 Sept 2024

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Girl's Weekend

Very enjoyable place. Accomodating for our large family. Close to town yet felt private.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Sept 2024

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Great stay

Awesome

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john w.

12 Sept 2024

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lake view in town!

perfect location for our weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

5 Sept 2024

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

Great Location/Helpful host

We had a great stay at the Swedish Cottage on Lindstrom Lake. Everything at the location was advertised and the host was very responsive and helpful. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

5 Sept 2024

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

Family in town for wedding

We used this rental for our family to all stay together for my wedding weekend. 11 people in total stayed with plenty of space for everyone. This home is filled with so much character! Enjoyed the outdoor space with the deck to have an evening drink and morning coffee

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

10 Aug 2024

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

Family Lake Stay

Plenty of space for our family and pets! We had good fishing and beach area was clean for kids. Only thing is frequently touched areas ie: stair railings, doors and wood chairs could be cleaned to remove grimy surfaces. We did book again for next year

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

6 Aug 2024

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

Excellent historic lake house

House is excellent. Host was excellent. We hope to be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

10 July 2024

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Perfect for what we needed

We only stayed for 1 night since we were getting married nearby. The beds were great, view was fantastic and there was enough room for 12 of us.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Micah H.

3 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Fun area!

The area was awesome and the house was super unique and adorable! Was perfect for a girls weekend! It didn’t have sleep spots for 14. We had 11 girls and someone stayed on the floor because no air mattress. Was hoping to swim off the dock but was flooded. To no fault but weather. Just would have liked to have known haha overall would recommend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Beth O.

3 July 2024

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Beautiful lake view

The interior of the house was pretty nice. We spent a lot of time in the sunroom off the kitchen. We also really enjoyed the deck overlooking the lake. Lindstrom is a very pleasant little town. The exterior of the house was disappointing. Pictures are a bit misleading. Still enjoyed our visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sandra S.

26 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Historic house in Lindstrom

so not usable. It was billed as handicap accessible which it is NOT. The thresholds beween rooms were raised so difficult to navigate from room to room in a wheelchair. The interior badly in need of paint and a deep cleaning. There was carpeting in the master bathroom which is unsanitary. We were very disappointed!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

17 June 2024

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

Wonderful place for a girls book club

We used this Swedish cottage as a base for our book club trip to learn about Swedish immigration. It was perfect with so many places to relax. We used them all…the living room, the back porch, the table by the lake as well as the dock. We enjoyed the large table for meals and the small table for games. I texted a question to Jim the owner and he called immediately with the information we needed. We’d stay here again and would highly recommend it. The town is walkable with some neat shops. Highly recommend the fresh brats at the meat market. I bought several packages to take home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

14 June 2024

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Perfect family gathering on the lake!

This charming yellow historic house has so many nice areas to hang out. We were a little surprised at the "rustic" feel to it and the original main level is showing its age. But once we got used to the decor and all adults staying with us got settled, we quickly made it our home. The property is perfect for family gatherings around the kitchen or on the porch or by the fire or on the deck overlooking the lake. I would suggest this house for any season booking as it has all year charm and room for 6 adults easily! Thanks to the hosts for providing our perfect VRBO getaway.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN M.

3 June 2024

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Quintessential MInnesota Lake House

Everything you would expect from a historic Minnesota lake house. Plenty of room for everyone to gather. Easy, sandy bottom lake access. The kids and grandkids all had a great time. We just wish we would have stayed longer. We were having such a good time at the house, we never took the time to explore the town!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew B.

27 May 2024

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Beautiful Historic Home

“Fridhem” is on the Minnesota Historical Registry and like most 100+ year old homes has it’s quirks, like dormered ceilings in places in the upstairs and a deck around the house that dips in certain places. But it is spacious and substantially updated. It is very well stocked and has all you need for a vacation and lots of well labeled places to find them all. Dock is perfect for a pontoon boat that can be rented for 4 or 8 hours at Captain Shawn’s 6 minutes away and fishing was quite good. Firepit time with wine, jazz on our own rock speaker and talking with friends each night was a definite highlight. Dinner at the Stone Inn on night and Jake’s on the Lakes another were a compliment to cooking on the grill. If you want a relaxing place for a large group, it’s great!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie R.

29 Apr 2024

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Best for our spirits

12 women of a family, ages 20-80. So much laughter our stomachs hurt! Games stories of life, gifts to each other and we all said how well we slept. Home felt like a place full of other family stories. Old historic cottage full of such tasteful comfortable antiques and a homeowner extremely helpful and kind!!! Can’t beat that for a weekend!😊

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn C.

5 Apr 2024

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Friend sleepover!

We left the kiddos at home and had a slumber party with just us adults! It was so fun to have a night away. The full kitchen was perfect for cooking dinner & breakfast and having so many bedrooms meant only two folks had to share. It was a lovely stay!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

21 Mar 2024

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Great house by the lake

This was a wonderful place for our family. The house is charming and has a lot of character. It was very clean and everything was organized well. The owner was very helpful and attentive to any questions or requests that we had. Check in and check out were both easy and quick. The house has five bedrooms (the office has an actual bed in it, not an air mattress as I think one of the old reviews had said). The upstairs master suite is lovely! The downtown area provided some shopping opportunities within walking distance and the coffee shop got rave reviews. The residents of the town were friendly and kind. The lake is beautiful and we enjoyed a lazy morning drinking coffee on the deck. Grocery shopping at Brinks was great (good selection and decent prices). We would love to come back sometime!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

22 Feb 2024

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Family get together

This was a great property for our family get together. The home was very comfortable and roomy, and the location was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

15 Jan 2024

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Great Experience

Great experience and I will use this property again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R., Cumberland WI

5 Jan 2024

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Big and Beautiful

This home is a great place to stay if you have a bigger group as there is lots of space to gather together, but also seek out privacy too. We loved dining room because it easily accommodated our family of 8. The kitchen was well stocked and we loved gathering around the kitchen island to make meals and visit. The view of the lake was the best from the kitchen, so beautiful and we watched ice fisherman on the lake. We really enjoyed the neighborhood where the home is located because you could go for nice walks (they have nice sidewalks) to the park on the lake or, if you want to you can even walk into the cute little town to shop or find a restaurant or bar. The house is located far enough away from the Main Street that you wouldn't even know how close you are. The home is old (historic), and maybe could use a little TLC in a few places, but we did not find this to be a problem at all for our stay (just something to be aware of if you are a person who wants "everything to be perfect"). The home was clean and we loved our stay. The owners were wonderful to communicate with and so kind. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abbey F.

7 Dec 2023

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A sweet charming stay

This property was spacious for 8 people, and lots of space to sprawl out, but also connect.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti L., Danbury WI

22 Nov 2023

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We love the spaciousness and charm of Fridhem!

We had our second annual “Rosettes” weekend at Fridhem and we recently booked our third! We have a large group of ladies and children, and there was comfort for all. We took kids down the block to the park and playground. We shopped the darling Lindstrom shops. We dined at Gustaf’s and had flights of wine at Winehaven. Everyone had a great time. Perfect for our needs!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim Casey

Caryn and Jim Casey have been married for 40 years (as of 2022). We have two grown daughters, three rescue dogs and two grand-dogs. We love Lindstrom and being at the lake as a contrast to our busy lives in Burbank, CA. Jim has a background in architecture and sells real estate in California.

Why they chose this property

It was love at first sight. We found the house quite by accident. Jim was doing research comparing different real estate websites back in 1999 for a seminar he was giving to a real estate board in Florida. Jim was an internationally recognized technology speaker and trainer in the real estate industry just as the internet and digital technology was changing the real estate business. Our dream house scenario was an older home with wrap around porches on a lake and within 45 minutes of the Twin Cities. Fridhem popped up on his computer screen and the family jumped in the car and drove to the property more out of curiosity than anything else. When we walked up the front sidewalk we were captivated. Because of the original condition of the home and the unfinished attic we knew we could make this a special home for our family and for our retirement (you can live entirely on the first floor if necessary). That same year our two daughters announced their dreams of acting so we packed them up and took them to Burbank to attend school and audition for television and film. Jim spent over a year remodeling the home and commuting back and forth to California until the whole family returned for summer vacation. We never imagined we'd be turning the house into a vacation rental, but it has been a wonderful experience for us sharing the house and still getting to enjoy it throughout the year.

What makes this property unique

Walk to downtown on our tree lined street and enjoy privacy and incredible views of the lake from our large deck. The house is large and yet features lots of little, intimate spaces to congregate or enjoy some alone time. Live in an historic home with all the amenities you'd expect from a 5 star hotel including an exercise room, free WIFI and a smart TV for your Netflix and Amazon Prime viewing pleasure. With a local winery, many restaurants, antique shopping, nearby trails, tennis courts and golf, not to mention the wonderful lake and trophy fishing, everyone can find something to pass the time. Fridhem is a local treasure which everyone in the community has heard stories about in its over 120+ year history. We purposely do NOT rent the house for large events like weddings because we feel it is best for family get togethers and quiet vacations. Our friendly neighbors are there when you need them, but will give you your privacy. We hope you will treat them with the same friendly respect!