Title: Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach Family-friendly vacation home in Albert Lea ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69830000/69824400/69824363/d4ff22da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69830000/69824400/69824363/d6f50ccd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69830000/69824400/69824363/c4b45de2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69830000/69824400/69824363/1a9aee22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69830000/69824400/69824363/8c4b7939.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Cottage, a spacious retreat in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Enjoy quality time with family and friends in the beautiful 1.2-acre yard or unwind on the deck surrounded by nature. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Kitchen - Fireplace - Washer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach Get away, relax and have fun during your stay at The Cottage. Whether you are on a family vacation, a friend's weekend or a business trip, you will enjoy our spacious fully furnished home. The Cottage can comfortably sleep up to 15 people and has a large beautiful 1.2 acre yard for you to enjoy. What special memories you will make at The Cottage spending precious time together having fun cooking and eating, ordering in, if you choose, playing games, watching movies, going for a walk, relaxing on the deck and around the fire pit. We are located in the charming and historic town of Albert Lea, Minnesota or otherwise known as The Land Between the Lakes. The town offers many fun activities to do, good food to eat and places to shop. Thank you for your interest in our Cottage. We are only a phone call away, if you have any questions during your stay. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Outdoor smoking only. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89174200/89174176/4e69cfa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Authentic Log Home on Fountain Lake. 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Outside quiet time is 11:30 pm to 7 am. Please be respectful to neighbors. If a problem arises, renter may be asked to leave early without a refund. No smoking inside the rental property. No pets allowed. If either are detected, the renter will lose their damage deposit. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: We supply one playpen/sleeper and one highchair. ### Events No events allowed 15 person gatherings allowed. Larger, please ask. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outdoor smoking only. ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: 15 person gatherings allowed. Larger, please ask. 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Albert Lea Vrbo Property Private vacation home Vrbo Property Private vacation home Albert Lea ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.65609%2C-93.40810&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xsVbxzeAar-CK-r0HLk7C46sV8E=) Albert Lea, MN #### What's nearby - Fountain Lake - 5 min drive - 4.6 km - Albert Lea City Arena - 6 min drive - 5.3 km - Diamond Jo Casino - 26 min drive - 34.8 km - Austin Town Center - 34 min drive - 44.2 km - Spam Museum - 34 min drive - 45.9 km #### Getting around - Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 97 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Thirsty Fox Pub & Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪Green Lea Golf Course - ‬9 min drive - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive - ‪Liquor Depot - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach located? > This family-friendly Albert Lea vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Fountain Lake, Mayo Clinic Health System, and Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. Albert Lea City Arena and Brookside Dog Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky E. Jun 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Place for a Family Weekend We were in town for a wedding and this was a perfect place for our family to stay. The backyard, patio and games were amazing and the house had everything we needed. Would stay here again. ##### Becky E. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional The cottage was beautifully decorated for our Christmas celebration with our family. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug H. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion We’ve rented vacation homes for several years from California to Florida and this was the best one so far. The amenities, rooms, and outdoor green space were great. The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. Definitely stay there again. ##### Doug H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria N. Jan 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time This place was a great place for us to catch up with our extended family. After driving 8 hours we were thankful to have a house to relax in. ##### Maria N. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick D. Aug 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golf weekend Place worked great for friends to meet up and hang out and allowed us to see many local courses. ##### Nick D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael S. Jul 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great gathering place Very clean, comfortable, provided everything one would expect. Great place for extended family to gather and relax, indoors and outdoors. Listing pictures and descriptions were accurate. Everyone had a great time! ##### Michael S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly R. Apr 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding Adventure We stayed for two nights. It was adorable!! Many necessities there to use. Highchair, cleaning supplies, iron, and even laundry detergent and fabric softener. Lots and lots of room for all of us!! Kids only complaint was there were no tvs in the bedrooms, but they survived!! 😂 ##### Kelly R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary S. Jun 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together The eleven of us (4 families) was able to enjoy this house in a quiet neighborhood and see nature first hand out our window. Young fawns, squirrels, doe deer and many song birds. Able to go on the Pelican Breeze 2 boat cruise and the kids were allow to steer the boat. The home had many indoor and outdoor games for our young kids to bond with. The older adults tried out the frisbee golf courses in town and early morning walks or runs. We totally appreciated the host and her touches within the home and the warm feeling of each room. Very large backyard for the kids and adults to try out new sports. The kids greatly enjoyed walking thru the nearby greenhouse for plants to take home with us. ##### Gary S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kristin d. Dec 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hockey tournament We stayed at the house with four families for our 12 year old’s hockey tournament. The location was perfect and the house was better than we imagined. Spacious, clean, and even Christmas decorations. ##### kristin d. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tevi M., South Central Minnesota May 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for large group We were disappointed that the weather did not cooperate with us riding our motorcycles for the weekend but the cottage and surrounding area provided us with lots of fun and memorable moments for us to cherish. ##### Tevi M. 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