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Charming Lake Lodge Private Bar 5500 Acre Woman Lake Chain optional pontoon

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Cabin view from lake.  Sundeck with swinging chair.  2 large 60' screen porches.
3,400 sf cabin from road.   RC Cola refrigerator on porch for food/beverages.
Landscaping, gradual path from lake to front of cabin, fire pit near lake.
Main level 60' long screen porch (Lower Level also has Screen Porch).
Large kitchen table and kitchen area.  Three french doors to open up to porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 15464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Longville, MN
  • Little Boy Lake
    11 min drive
  • Wabedo Lake
    17 min drive
  • Leech Lake
    23 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Lake Lodge Private Bar 5500 Acre Woman Lake Chain optional pontoon

Truly an "up north" home located on Girl Lake, part of the beautiful pristine waters of the 5500 acre Woman Lake chain. Noted for great fishing, boating and family fun on the water. You will fall in love with its welcoming entry way with a large "church bench" to hold all your beach toys, gear bags and whatever bags you might bring. Large fully equipped kitchen with a beautiful pine table that seats 12 for family meal time. Comfortable living room with a real log burning fireplace, big screen smart TV with blue ray player, WiFi and cable TV. Master bedroom on main floor has king log bed with patio doors overlooking the lake and access to the screen porch with adjoining main floor bathroom, walk in shower and large vanity. You will spend most of your time in the beautiful main floor, 60ft screened porch, with 4 couches, 3 chairs and beautiful lake views. Custom made for relaxing, listening to the loons calling, happy hours, curling up with a good book or taking an afternoon nap.
From the screen porch you have access to an outside deck for sunbathing or taking in the views. The lake yard is large and flat, with a large fire pit area with several chairs, and horseshoe pit with plenty of room for yard games. Landscaping is beautiful with large flower beds to add to the beauty. The back yard has a large sand box, swing set.
Lower walk out level has 3 bedrooms with queen beds in each with large closets and patio doors overlooking the lower screen porch and views of the lake. Family room has been converted to a bunk room with 4 sets of double bunks, 1 set queen bunks and 1 set of twin bunks. A children's play area with dress up clothes, play kitchen, books and plenty of fun for that rainy day. Lower level has smart TV, DVD player, laundry room, full bath with tub/shower.
You will have access to rent our 12 person pontoon (available for $700 week), paddle boat or canoe for hours of fun on the lake (no towing skiers or tubes with pontoon, just cruising/fishing or swimming). There is no swimming off our dock or beach as bay is narrow with lily pads and wild rice. Many beautiful sand bars to beach the boat for swimming out on the lake. Cruising the lake you can see bald eagles nestled in the towering white and red pines or a pair of loons nurturing their babies on their backs. Longville is accessible by boat with city docks or by car, 2 miles away. Noted for the famous Turtle races and children's games every Wed afternoon. shopping, dining and of course Frosty's for ice cream or pizza.
In addition to the main lodge there is a 1400 sq ft private bar/rec room nestled high up in the trees over our detached log outbuilding. It includes a U shaped bar with 9 horse saddles for stools, , pool table, felt
poker table, Foosball table, dart board, board games, sound system, pizza maker, microwave and covered log porch overlooking the main lodge.
This home on the lake is your perfect family "up north" vacation destination, only 3 hours north of Minneapolis/St Paul. Rental dates in peak summer June-Aug are weekly, Fri to Friday. Other months 3 day minimum.
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Property manager

Charlotte and Steve

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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Welcomed!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke outside
Pontoon is for swimming, fishing or just cruising the lake. We do not allow towing tubes or skiers!

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Longville

Located in Longville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Tianna Country Club and Shingnobee Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center and Little Boy Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Longville, MN

What's nearby

  • Little Boy Lake - 11 min drive
  • Wabedo Lake - 17 min drive
  • Leech Lake - 23 min drive
  • Northern Lights Casino - 35 min drive
  • Rainy Lake - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Docksider - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Common Grounds of Longville - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mule Lake Corral - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Patrick's Fine Dining - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lake Lodge Private Bar 5500 Acre Woman Lake Chain optional pontoon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lake Lodge Private Bar 5500 Acre Woman Lake Chain optional pontoon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lake Lodge Private Bar 5500 Acre Woman Lake Chain optional pontoon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lake Lodge Private Bar 5500 Acre Woman Lake Chain optional pontoon located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Little Boy Lake and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Wabedo Lake. Leech Lake and Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryce E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property, Wonderful stay
Char and Steve were more than accommodating for our stay and made sure every one of our needs were met even though we don’t have many needs or asks. Stay was quiet, beds were comfy, and everyone in our family group said they had a great time. Would recommend, and thanks again for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience
My husband and I have been taking our family to various VRBO lake homes, for a week, the past 14 years. Our family has grown over the years and this beautiful “Family Lodge” on the lake was wonderful! We felt like we had our own private park, Northern Minnesota lodge and recreation center, easy lake access with private dock for our boat and use of the owner’s pontoon which gave our family of 13 options for all. Even had 2 nights of Northern Lights, 1 rainbow and multiple daily enjoyment of watching the resident hummingbirds. We definitely would recommend this wonderful home and property for your Northern Minnesota experience. Thank you for sharing your lovely home Charlotte and Steve ! V.P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family memories
10 in our group. I am 75 and appreciated the main floor bedroom with attached bathroom. Bed very high so I used a step stool to enable me to get on top of the bed. Those who slept in the bunk room wished there was some privacy for that room—no door or curtain. Beds comfortable. Loved the large screened in porch, pontoon, and separate game room which was used every evening. Lots of stairs going up to game room so can be a little difficult for elderly with knee problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
80th Bday Celebration
Everything was exactly as expected during our trip. There was room for everyone and plenty of things for all ages to do. We have a lot of people who fish in our family and the lakes did not disappoint!! “Doolins” was a highlight for both young and old. We went there every night to play and have a pizza. The property is beautiful. We enjoyed the fire pit nightly as well. The town of Longville has all you need between the grocery, pharmacy and bottle shop. 10 out of 10! Charlotte and Steve were very helpful and took care of all of our needs. We hope to return. Thank you💙
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis & Susie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good vacation
All was good. Had a little plumbing issue, but was fixed immediately. Didn't get on the water as much as we liked due to the weather, but found things to do. 2 black bears crossed the road in front of of us as we drove from town. A little scary. All enjoyed the game house. A lot of space which was great for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
spooky!
This property has entirely too many PERSONAL items/collections/photos/ displayed EVERYWHERE to make it a comfortable VRBO. We felt like we were invading someone's very personal space. In addition, the property was not clean. The bed pillows in the master bedroom had a strong body odor and were extremely uncomfortable. All pillows in the property need replacement. Dishes in cabinets all needed to be washed prior to use. Carpets were spotted and dirty. Would not recommend this property. The one bright spot on the property was the game room above the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

pjgarla g., Clear lake, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
12 of us, 4 generations. Plenty of room for all. Did not utilize the neat bar as to far from house and to many steps for grandma. I know cleaning company does not do dishes, but pulled a lot of dirty ones out of cupboard. Started judt washing whatever we needed to use. Overall cleanliness good, but some dusty areas(fan blades) allergies kinda kicked in. Would definitely recomend this place to others. Great time! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S., Blaine, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve and Char are awesome
Had a little glitch with VRBO notifications getting to Steve and Char, but they really went above and beyond to make sure everything was right. Had a great time, made good use of Doolins. Wonderful time again this year, amazing hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
This is our 2nd time staying here and it was amazing there was something for everyone to do fishing, shopping and games love the area and the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julius S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Girl lake
Property was beyond my expectations. Clean and well kept. Beautiful flowers. Good fishing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week stay in Longville
Had a great week on Girl Lake! Everything was perfect for our large family with little ones as well. The only downside was there is no swimming at the shoreline, however for us - having the pontoon for use made up for that since we went out several times a day to cruise the lake and float and jump in. Home now and we all miss our time at the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Longville Family Vacation
The house was large enough for all 11 of us, and we really enjoyed the front porch. The pontoon boat was wonderful. We really liked Doolin's- it was fun for the entire family, and allowed family members to stay up when little ones were sleeping. Longville is close and has many things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for family gathering!
Beautiful home that was perfect for our mid-size family gathering. Plenty of space to spread out. The huge screened-in porch was our favorite. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware and spices and a closet full of cooking items (pressure cooker, crockpots, etc) that we made use of. We loved using their new Blackstone Grill on the porch. The game room above the garage was an awesome bonus space. When we arrived, there was only one functional pool cue and two functional darts, but a text to the owners rectified that within a day. The property is huge. We loved the fire pit, bocce set, and cornhole game. We also used their pontoon boat and kayaks plenty. Our only disappointment was it is not possible to swim off their docks due to shallow water and weeds. But we boated and kayaked to places with better swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Doris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large family vacation
This is a beautiful property with a wonderful screen porch overlooking a beautiful yard and the lake beyond. Lots of activities-yard games, pontooning, kayaking, paddle boating, hunting for frogs and the rec room was a fun place to be in the evening away from mosquitoes. Would have liked more counter space for preparing meals for 11, but we managed. It was nice being close to town when we ran out of something and the turtle races were very fun for the whole family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deer Hunters Weekend
Our deer hunters' group stayed for a long weekend and really enjoyed this spacious property. Some extra fun and laughs were had at Doolin's Pub (recreation/game room on the property). Would highly recommend this location for a fun Longville area stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
We stayed here for a long weekend with 9 adults and 2 preteens. It was wonderful. The house is comfortable and spacious. Plenty of sleeping and gathering space for everyone, and a huge dining table that we all could sit around together for meals. The kitchen is well stocked with anything you could need for meals. The screened porch overlooking the lake was a perfect spot to drink coffee and watch the sun rise in the morning. It was late October so we were not able to use the boat, but we enjoyed sitting around the fire instead. We had a family event to go to one of our days, so we didn’t have much time to really enjoy the game room, but it’s a great spot! Char was there to meet us when we got there and showed us around. That was really helpful. It’s a very beautiful setting and a really great weekend. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual guys fishing trip
Accommodations were amazing, the pictures don’t do it justice. Char met us for check in and gave us a tour of the house and Doolins. She even called around and got us a little extra fishing intel to help us out. Every night after we ate, that’s where we went. Such a great extra place for our group to enjoy some games and watch games on the TV. Everyone agreed that we have to go back. She even checked in with us to make sure there wasn’t anything else we needed during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun time at the lake.
Had a great time. Kitchen had everything you could need. Rained but everyone had a great time in the game room. Fishing wasn't great but everyone had fun on the pontoon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

peggy e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Family Vacation Location
We spent a relaxing, yet fun-filled family vacation with our grown children and grandchildren and couldn't have asked for a more ideal setup. Charlotte and her husband are gracious hosts. Charlotte met us at the property and provided helpful information about our stay, and she quickly responded to a text when a minor issue came up. Everything is here that a large family needs - and we used it all! The kitchen is extremely well-stocked for preparing big meals. Evening cocktail cruises before dinner were a special time spent together, and evenings by the large bonfire area and Doolins were a special treat. There was everything a child, very young or older could want to entertain themselves. The youngest of our group were enthralled with the play areas inside and out, and the basketball hoop and yard games kept the older ones going. Our bed was comfortable and no one had any complaints about sleeping accomodations. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax - the front porch, and screened porch facing the lake were especially enjoyed by all. It's a relatively short drive to the Leech Lake area where we enjoyed shopping, dining and golf. We highly recommend Pine River Stables for horseback riding as well. That was a fun excursion and they allowed kids over 1 to ride with their parents, which most places do not allow. Overall we had a wonderful week together and made some lasting memories. An ideal family vacation to be sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
We had a large family of 13 from ages 3-73 for a week vacation. Our first time in the Longville area. We had a great time enjoying all the places to gather- back deck, front porch, fire pit, kitchen table, living room, pontoon and of course Doolins. Everything was big enough to for us all! The Coca Cola cooler on the back deck was perfect to hold all our extra large fridge stuff. Tons of kitchen appliances. The kids played for hours on the swings, the sandbox, playroom and puzzles. They also loved catching frogs and watching the ducklings by the docks. A fox visited us 3 days and we enjoyed hearing the loons. Everything was absolutely wonderful! We had fun at the turtle races and took the pontoon to town for ice cream at Frosty’s. The only feedback is the downstairs bathtub was slippery but we got bath mat from the hardware store. Thank you Char and Steve for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Family Vacay
Amazing spot to have a family gathering! We enjoyed our stay and there was something for everyone here. The game room was a hit for our kids and the kitchen was supplied with everything you could possibly need. We enjoyed fishing off the dock as well as the pontoon! Thank you for allowing us to make memories here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large beautiful lake home!
Charlotte's home is perfect for a large group. The house is stocked full of anything you could want since the host lives there full time, but is not there when you are. She gave us a thorough tour when we arrived to ensure we took full use of everything that was there for us to enjoy! The home has so much history with all the family photos on the walls and really makes it feel like a special place! The lake is absolutely beautiful and there are many places to go out and swim since there isn't a beach at the house, which didn't matter to us at all. The Bar is an absolute blast and we enjoyed it almost everyday for a card game or any of the others that are there for your use, definitely a huge plus if there is a bit of weather or just some competitive nature in your group! We would definitely come back for another stay and I think I'd love for Charlotte to join us...she is so nice and from her whole set up seems like a pretty cool gal!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miranda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in longville!
Very accommodating host! Close to town! Everything you need is included in the home! Perfect for a large family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Stay
This place was great. Excellent rec room for a cold winter weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi and Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place for A Family Getaway
We loved our stay so much. We had so much to do. We spent the weekend with family, cooking, hiking, and playing games at the game/room bar. We couldn’t have found a better place to stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Charlotte and Steve

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Steve and Char are retired and live at this property. After 13yrs of creating our dream home on the lake, we have decided to share our "little place of heaven"!

Why they chose this property

Beautiful clear lakes, towering pines located within the Chippewa National forest. Home is large, multiple sleeping options, fully equipped kitchen, gorgeous screen porch with sun deck overlooking the flat lawn, gardens and lake. Very child friendly, we have created a space for our grandchildren to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

You can boat to a restaurant/bar on the lake or tie up to the city docks for bar, ice cream, coffee shop or shopping.
Snowmobile trail just down the road. Ice fishing right out front
Fall colors are gorgeous.

Languages:

English
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