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Spacious Family Place with Game Room, Great Fishing & Sunsets + a Nearby Winery

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Campfire area with nearby hammock, just steps from the house
The sunsets rarely disappoint
Large game room with air hockey, foosball and ping pong
Beach
Stairs going down to the shore

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 17223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dassel, MN
  • Knapp Wildlife Management Area
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Washington Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Family Bunk & Great Room

+4
3 Double Bunk Beds, 2 Double Futons and 3 Single Beds

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom, main floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Main Level Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Family Place with Game Room, Great Fishing & Sunsets + a Nearby Winery

Enjoy our large game room year-round (with AC or heat) when you can't be on the lake! Lightly developed this 684-acre lake is part of the Crow river system and is known for low traffic and great fishing year-round, especially walleyes.

For enjoying time on the water we offer guests a paddle boat, canoe, kayaks, a paddleboard and a water mat. We also have a pontoon you can rent during your stay.

Our shoreline has a sandy-rocky bottom with minimal weeds, and a low-slope out. Depending on spring rains, water depths will vary but often it's shallow enough for wading and swimming with little ones.

Relax with your morning coffee or enjoy the sunsets from our patio or the deck on the stairs. Our tree-lined lot offers both shade and sun with open flat areas for lawn games and star gazing. Just across the street and within walking distance are scenic woodlands, marshes and rolling prairie in the State Wildlife Mgmt lands.

Our main level welcomes plenty of natural light into the open-concept great room with a spacious kitchen, dining area, and living room leading out to the deck. There are (2) bedrooms and a full bath, as well, and the game room is just a couple steps down from the living room. We have a full size ping pong, foosball, and air hockey tables; a full size fridge and small microwave. Plus table & chairs for eating or puzzles, games and crafts. Here is where you will find our lawn games, sand toys and other activities to keep kiddos busy. The game room is temp-controlled with AC in the summer and heat in winter, making it a great place for pets, as well.

For your grilling needs we have both charcoal and gas grills, with propane provided - and it's just a few steps out the back door.

The basement has two bedrooms and a full size bathroom, along with a great room where kids, teens and adults alike can hang out, lounge or nap. There are TVs with Google Chromecast + DVD players on both levels, and movie collections on both levels. You can also find plenty of books, cards, boardgames, puzzles and toys.

The Public Access is on the north end of the lake (about 1/4 mile from us) and has a concrete ramp, parking area and a sandy beach-like area.

** There is a dock at the home but currently no boat lift. Please bring an anchor for any watercraft you bring to anchor near shore overnight.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
* The Garden Tea Nook in Dassel has homemade scones & soups with an impressive selection of teas
* Cokato has Bait & Hook restaurant (only open weekends, need reservations) -- Double Shot coffee (breakfast and lunch) -- Dairy Queen -- SubWay & 4 gas stations
* We're 6.5 miles from Millner Heritage Winery, which offers trolley tours & special events in summer months
* 12 miles to Son of a Butcher bar & grill
* 16 miles to Powder Ridge Ski Area, with downhill skiing & snowboarding + great tubing
* Darwin is just "next door" and hosts the World's Largest Twine Ball made by one man (and a museum) for some quirky, memorable fun - as well there is a large sledding hill for use in winter months
* Nearby Litchfield has the Starlite Drive-In Movie Theater, a Wal-Mart Supercenter, Peter's on Lake Ripley, or Heroes at the VFW for a Sunday brunch and fun martini selection
* Hutchinson is 25 min away and offers shopping venues from small biz shops to a strip mall - many coffee shops, restaurant and shopping options
* It's 32 miles to the St Cloud mall (and plenty of restaurants, shops and activities) or 50 miles to the west Minneapolis suburbs, and 67 miles to the Mall of America or international airport

Property manager

Reed & Rachel Vieau

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: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No locks on cabinets or covers on outlets
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
$60 per pet/stay; welcome in garage Not in house
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please note that we will be in touch before your arrival with a rental form that is specific to your group and stay

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dassel

Located in Dassel, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Depot Museum and Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Millner Heritage Vineyard & Winery and Kimball Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dassel, MN

What's nearby

  • Knapp Wildlife Management Area - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Minnesota Twine Ball - 20 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Washington Lake - 21 min drive - 13.5 km
  • St. Cloud State University - 45 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty's Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Grounds on the Green - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Millner Heritage Vineyard & Winery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's Pizza - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Family Place with Game Room, Great Fishing & Sunsets + a Nearby Winery pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Spacious Family Place with Game Room, Great Fishing & Sunsets + a Nearby Winery ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Family Place with Game Room, Great Fishing & Sunsets + a Nearby Winery ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spacious Family Place with Game Room, Great Fishing & Sunsets + a Nearby Winery located?

This family-friendly Dassel holiday home is located on a lake, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Knapp Wildlife Management Area, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Depot Museum and Brooks Lake. Washington Lake and Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Great place for family get together!

Our family of 17 ages 1 to 70 had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We enjoyed swimming, fishing, yard games, camp fire, and the game room. There was enough room for everyone to sleep and spread out throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin B.

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

Nice spot for a family Christmas

We love this lake home, which includes a game room in the garage and large amount of space for the little kids to separate and have fun. Lots of games and toys for every age. Fishing was good right in front of this place which was a plus. Well stocked kitchen with all cooking devices one would need. Very receptive and good host. They do charge a fee over 8 but you know what that is before you book. Great experience overall would recommend anyone looking for a good getaway cabin for multiple families. House was clean and well maintained .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

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

Perfect get away

This lake home had the best space for our family get together. There was plenty of activities to enjoy, even when weather wasn’t cooperating. The sleeping spaces were plentiful and very comfortable. It was an overall perfect set up and beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah H.

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

Great!

This was such a fabulous getaway for the family. The game room was perfection for the teenagers to escape and we loved the views. The sgairs were too much for our elderly parents, but the landing made a perfect view point for them to watch kids play.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy P.

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

Family Reunion

Had a great holiday weekend on the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONDA N.

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

Family fun

Lots of activities to keep all ages entertained for our stay. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly R.

Great place

Wonderful house, well kept with lots of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Great Family Weekend Getaway

We came here for a family weekend and had the best time! The property was very clean, and there were so many activities for both children and adults, from kayaking to ping pong to making S’mores around a fire pit. We were never bored and it was the perfect space for us all to be together and make memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Family Fun

We had a great time staying here. The house was clean and ready for guests. We loved the open floor plan and bunk bed area for cousins.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Location

We all had fun the house this past week. Although, we were very disappointed in the fact that the beach was so overgrown w/ weeds that we could not even attempt to walk on it. The beach pics posted on the VRBO site must be at least 3-5 years old.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan V.

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

Great house.

Great house with lots of room. Lot of mosquitoes but it been a wet year. Caught some fish on lake but nothing worth bragging about. Lots of stuff for kids to play with at house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

scott g.

Family Vacation

House was very nice ,up to date and well equipped with all we needed. Very nice view of the lake. Would stay again. Owners very responsive with what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Craig R., Upsala, MN

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

Lake getaway

This was a great lake home with plenty of room for our large group. The lake shore is a great swimming area for the kids of all ages. I would bring our group back here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb O., Mankato

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

Stay was wonderful

Renting was easy . Communication great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

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

Girls weekend

It was a great place to stay for a girls weekend. Plenty of space with plenty of beds. The extra garage space with the games was used a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny V.

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

Great place for family and friends

Lots of kid toys for the yard, which is fenced in so great for little ones to play. Perfect lounge space and firepit. We had fun playing ping ping and airhockey too! The water was high due to all the rain so understandably wasn’t much of a beach but there’s a swim pad that a bunch of people can sit on and paddleboard so we just hung out with those!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bernie R.

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

Family Christmas

We found the house to be very clean. Communication with the owner was easy. We didn’t use anything outside. The game room was a bonus for the kids, they really enjoyed. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Great place for a family get together!

This was a great lake house that was spacious and accommodated our whole family (9 people) easily. The home was clean and included plenty of amenities and activities to keep both the kids and adults entertained. The owners were responsive and easy to work with regarding any questions we had. We highly recommend this lake home for any family get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Lorelei M.

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

Fun place for a large group

Our family group, ranging in ages from 1-75, had a great time. The upstairs living room and kitchen area was great for all hanging out. The attached game room was perfect. The hosts were very quick to respond to some issues. The lake around the dock is very shallow so it made for stress free swimming with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd H.

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

Family get together

Property was so nice and had a homey feels, very well kept and clean. Owners were very fast to respond to questions and guided us through the process very professionsal and kind to work with. We had 16 ppl and everyone had a wondedul time and made great memories! I would definatly recommend this property and or stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

June E.

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

Family vacation…. Memories

Property was spacious, clean, well stocked. Many water & beach items, game room was wonderful, many games & toys. Well stocked with infant & toddler items. Bunk room was great for kids. Life jackets & lawn chairs a big plus. Owners great to communicate with! Highly Recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

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

Perfect large family vacation

Absolutely wonderful spot on the lake for an extended family vacation over Labor Day weekend! Plenty of space for all and with all the water toys and amenities you could ask for! We had such a wonderful time hanging out by the dock, kids playing on the lilypad, kayaking, paddleboarding, peddleboating, tubing and water skiing! Playing yard games on the large lawn, sharing stories and memories around the campfire and playing games in the living room. The kitchen was well stocked for large group meals with a bonus fridge in the garage/games room, where the kids thoroughly enjoyed waking their older cousins by playing air hockey at ungodly hours of the morning! ;) The hosts Reed and Rachel were fantastic to communicate with and very accommodating with the check-in and check-out process. Would definitely stay here again! It may become an annual family reunion spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla N.

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

Great place!

This home is awesome! It is so clean, so well set up for a family reunion as there are plenty of beds and large rooms for playing games or visiting! Easy access to the dock for fishing, garage is a game room. The kitchen is well supplied with all of the essenntials necessary and the deck/yard outside offers gorgeous sunsets and peaceful mornings! We loved our time here! Rachel was very prompt in communicating all the time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W., St. Louis Park

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

Northern oasis close to the cities

A wonderful northern oasis that's close to the cities. We had 4 different families (8 adults 6 children) and there was plenty of space to spread out. Everything was very clean and the kitchen had essentially everything that was needed. All the games, toys, beach toys & boats were such a huge plus! Made it feel like we were going to visit a family cabin instead of just another rental. We're hoping to come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen H.

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

Plenty of room

We liked that there was plenty of room for all 12 of us, the game room/garage was a big plus for those of us who liked to play games late at night We wished the dock would have been a little more stable and spacious for fishing but we made it work. The owners were really good to work with, they answered questions in a timely manner. This is a place we will keep in mind for future vacations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Reed & Rachel Vieau

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Having grown up in small towns, we have always enjoyed being in the outdoors year-round. Our home offers you great opportunities to do the same! Completely renovated in 2004 it has a brand new basement and exterior, plus all new *everything* inside. Our main level boasts teak wood and Travertine floors and a beautiful view of the lake with memorable sunsets.

Reed went to college for firefighting, while I attended college in Iowa for communications. Though we grew up in the same town, our paths didn't cross until we were both well out of school. I currently manage our property and will be your main contact. We love peaceful lake settings and relaxing in the outdoors, which motivates us to help you do the same!

Why they chose this property

Surrounded by trees the home offers privacy and solitude without feeling closed in. The open view from the front door draws your eyes to the gorgeous vista of the lake below, where you can get in some swimming or fishing as the lake plenty of room to relax on a pontoon or set out your ice house! The neighborhood has a lovely drive with lots of trees for quiet walks or bike rides. As our property does have elevation, there is a small landing on the lake stairs where you can sit and watch for all kinds of wildlife.

In this "heart of the lakes" region, where neighbors are like friends, it's easy to feel like you're in the country yet still have a wide range of things to do and see. Several small towns offer unique sights, eateries and shops, including a popular winery, art galleries & museums. Or you can get to larger towns within 30-40 minutes with Minneapolis and its western suburbs being just about an hour away.

What makes this property unique

The view is gorgeous and the home is beautiful with a main level arched hallway, spacious kitchen, and an 8-ft patio door framed by large windows for enhanced lake views and natural light. There is also ample space to spread out, with 4 bedrooms one can sneak away to for a nap. We love the cozy campfire area in the backyard, and that even when a rainy day occurs groups can gather in the garage for a ping pong tournament, air hockey match, or games and meals at the banquet tables.

Languages:

English