Title: "The Loon" at Darling Shores - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # "The Loon" at Darling Shores Vacation home in Alexandria with kitchen ## Photo gallery for "The Loon" at Darling Shores ![Outdoor dining - "The Loon" at Darling Shores (Alexandria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99420000/99410500/99410453/ef5a1626.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer - "The Loon" at Darling Shores (Alexandria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99420000/99410500/99410453/fd555b5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area - "The Loon" at Darling Shores (Alexandria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99420000/99410500/99410453/13c1bdcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - "The Loon" at Darling Shores (Alexandria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99420000/99410500/99410453/9850aa88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - "The Loon" at Darling Shores (Alexandria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99420000/99410500/99410453/7bb3e0f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to The Loon at Darling Shores, a cozy cabin retreat on peaceful Lake Darling in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy an incredible lakeview from the huge balcony or dock and have family fun with yard games like corn hole and cruiser bikes for all ages. The cabin features two bedrooms sleeping up to 7 guests, an indoor dining area, and a great sized living room. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 51 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available ## 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. ### "The Loon" at Darling Shores Welcome to "The Loon" at Darling Shores! This is a cozy two bedroom, one bathroom cabin located on the fabulous Lake Darling in Alexandria, MN. Lake Darling is notably the most peaceful lake on the Alexandria "Chain of Lakes". Through Lake Darling, you have boating access to several others including Lake Le Homme Dieu and Lake Carlos. The property itself is known for an incredible lakeview, dock, and family fun. Darling Shores is the incredible getaway you've been looking for! This cabin features two bedrooms with sleeping arrangements for up to 7 guests, one full bathroom, an indoor dining area, and a great sized living room. Guests will have access to a children's high chair, pack n' play, books, and board games! In one of the bedrooms, you will find a queen sized bed, and a trundle bed (two twin beds) . The second bedroom also has a queen sized bed. The living room couch is used as the seventh sleeping spot. Please note that the cabin sleeps up to seven but is most comfortable sleeping six. Guests will have access to shared amenities on the property which include a full playset for children, a large dock, and a huge balcony! Also provided are yard games such as corn hole, cruiser bikes, sand toys, and a floating swim raft. You may contact management through the messaging app or by our office phone number which is posted in the welcome book! Parking Details: Each cabin has two designated parking spots. The spots are labeled with the cabin number on the pavement. "The Loon" is cabin number three. Guest boats are welcome and encouraged to dock at the property! About Lake Darling: "Lake Darling is a 945-acre basin located on the northwest edge of the city of Alexandria. There is no public access on Lake Darling, but boaters can gain access via a navigable channel from Lake Carlos. Fishing is good on this lake for northern pike, largemouth bass and bluegill. Other fish include walleye, rock bass, perch and crappie." Nearby Activities to Enjoy in Alexandria: \-Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Kayaking, Local Marina's, Jet Skiing, Water Skiing, Paddle Boarding, Water Parks, & all Watersport Activities \-Golfing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Winery Tours \-Shopping, Antiquing, Museums, Health & Beauty Spas Winter Activities: \-Sledding, Ice Skating, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling and Ice Fishing ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Bicycles ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 1 square foot ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118980000/118974700/118974673/da031848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy, beautiful, family friendly, 3-bedroom, newly built cabin on Lake Latoka Alexandria - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=118974673&PinnedHotelID=118974673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38180000/38173700/38173682/6a910504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Viking Bay Resort & Lodge Miltona - On private beach - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=38173682&PinnedHotelID=38173682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers, water skiing, beach volleyball, 2 beach bars](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7880000/7875500/7875419/3a5d38b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center Alexandria - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 7.4 Good 863 reviews CA $115 CA $137 total includes taxes & fees Jan 19 - Jan 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=7875419&PinnedHotelID=7875419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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 637066 ## 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%7C45.90655%2C-95.40176&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g3kWWLeIAKXiByyeSHlAgMr5dVk=) Alexandria, MN #### What's nearby - Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum \- 4 min drive \- 3.6 km - Runestone Museum \- 5 min drive \- 4.0 km - Big Ole Viking Statue \- 5 min drive \- 4.0 km - Lake Latoka \- 5 min drive \- 2.9 km - Big Splash Indoor Waterpark \- 7 min drive \- 5.0 km #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Angelinas - ‬6 min drive - ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬5 min drive - ‪Zorbaz - ‬6 min drive - ‪Scooter's - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "The Loon" at Darling Shores pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at "The Loon" at Darling Shores? ### What time is check-out at "The Loon" at Darling Shores? ### Where is "The Loon" at Darling Shores located? ## Have a question? 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