Title: Waterfront property on Crystal Lake! - 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 # Waterfront property on Crystal Lake! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95320000/95315900/95315826/08d0233c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95320000/95315900/95315826/4f3899f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95320000/95315900/95315826/d748c5cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95320000/95315900/95315826/b47afd10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95320000/95315900/95315826/2cfe1f2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Waterfront property on Crystal Lake! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Kitchen - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Waterfront property on Crystal Lake! Relax & enjoy the lake view from your Adirondack chair on the lakeside patio. 15 minutes from Mankato! 1 king bed, 2 queen and 2 twin beds make this lake home perfect for a family or group. Plenty of room to spread out as the house has a family room, living room, dining room and sun porch along with 3 bedrooms. Kitchen is fully equipped for cooking meals. All bedding and towels are provided along with many other necessities. Our family loves this lake retreat and you will to! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Kayak ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119875500/119875458/bd71377e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom house in serene Lake Crystal with Chef's kitchen Lake Crystal - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $317 CA $645 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=119875458&PinnedHotelID=119875458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41060000/41055200/41055129/16c9d8fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cabin at Lowell Garden City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 226 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=41055129&PinnedHotelID=41055129&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119575900/119575885/8e04b9d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom townhome with fitness room and AC in lovely Mankato Mankato - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Gym [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=119575885&PinnedHotelID=119575885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105752900/105752848/8e91f2c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### \-The Cotton House- Modern, Clean, Close to MSU! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.111755,-94.2086&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qmglGvb_%7EP%3FS%3FW%40U%3FS%40W%3FS%40U%40U%40SBW%40UBSBU%40UBSBSDUBUDQBUDSDSDUDSDQFSDSFQDSFSFQFSHQFQFQHOHSFOHOHSHMHQJOHOJMHOJOJMJMJOHMLKJKJMLKJMLKJKLILKLKLIJGLKNGLILGLGNGLGLGNELGNELENCLENCNELANENANCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%40L%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%40N%40N%40N%40NDL%40NDNBLDNBLDNDLFNDLFLFNFLFLFLHNFLJJFLHLJLJLHJJLJJLLJJLJJLJHLJNJLJLJNHNJLHNJNHPHNHPHNFNHRHNFPFPHPFRFPFRDRFPDRFRDPDRDTDRDRBTDPBTDTBRBR%40TBTBR%40VBT%40R%40T%40T%3FR%40V%40R%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FTATAT%3FTATARATCTATCTCRATCRCTERCTERCTEREPETERERGRERGPERGPGRGPIPGPGRINIPGPININIPINKNINKNILKNKNKLKLILMLKJKLMJKJMJKJMJMJMHMHKHMHOHMFMFMHOFMDMFODMFODMDODMDOBOBMBOBOBO%3FOBM%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%40O%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMGOEMGMEOGMIMGMGOIMIKIMIMIMKMKKKMKKKMKKMKKMMIMKMKMKOKOIMKOIOKOIOIOIQIOGQIQIOGSGQIQGQGSGQESGQESGSESESEUEQESCUESCUESCUCSAUCSCUAUCUAUASAU%3FUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kS-R0HXnPvUnmwrngqZf91QBRHM=) Lake Crystal, MN #### What's nearby - Minneopa State Park - 9 min drive - 13.4 km - Sibley Park - 15 min drive - 21.1 km - Mount Kato Ski Area - 15 min drive - 20.9 km - Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 18 min drive - 24.3 km - Minnesota State University - 18 min drive - 24.0 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Lakes, Lake Crystal MN - ‬13 min walk - ‪LeMay's Humphrey Street Grill - ‬13 min walk - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min walk - ‪BP - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Dam Store - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront property on Crystal Lake! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Waterfront property on Crystal Lake! ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront property on Crystal Lake! ? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Waterfront property on Crystal Lake! located? > Located on a lake, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Minneopa State Park, Red Jacket Trail, and Sibley Park. Flanders Park and Reconciliation Park are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront property on Crystal Lake! Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wanda J. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This comfortable lake house/cottage was wonderful! Our family of eight was very comfortable with plenty of space to spread out. The neighborhood is quiet and the lake was calm with very little activity. It was a very relaxing stay! ##### Wanda J. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cliff S. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lakeside paradise Awesome house, great views. House was set up very well for our party of 7. Very clean with a nice lake right outside the back door. Had everything we needed, very relaxing. ##### Cliff S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Phyllis M. Jul 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls family get together We enjoyed our stay at Lake Crystal. Especially enjoyed sitting outside by your flowers and the yard and visiting. Kitchen well equipped for cooking and grill worked great. My dog peeking out of your flowers ##### Phyllis M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine C. Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay Property was nice and we enjoyed our time there. ##### Christine C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cody B. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Nice place to stay. It was slightly deceiving in regards to kids things, such as plates, cups, and cutlery. The thermostat also changed from what we were setting it at during the heat wave. ##### Cody B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth B. Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend get away The property was great and communication with propery owner was fantastic. We caught a lot of bullheads off the dock. We caught other fish as well off the dock. It is a very small town, not much to do in it when the weather wasnt cooperating for us to be outside. ##### Elizabeth B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda W. Jun 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend Loved the house & the area! Great communication with owner! ##### Linda W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken S. Dec 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Home in Beautiful Lake Celebrated Thanksgiving with our Family. The Vrbo hosts could not have been more supportive. Loved it!!! ##### Ken S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie H. Jul 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home! Spacious and uniquely styled home. ##### Katie H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Jason S. Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Stay on Lake Crystal We had a beautiful week in this very clean and wonderful home and enjoyed Lake Crystal. Thank you. ##### John Jason S. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harlan S. Jul 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Retreat Good place ##### Harlan S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily F. Aug 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick Family Fun! Very cute lakeside cabin with great view! Fun family game room, nice patio. Responsive and good host. Access to lake items-- kayaks, sailing boat and more-- GREAT ##### Emily F. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret C. Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun On The Lake! The property is located in a quiet neighborhood with a beautiful view of the lake from the outdoor patio. The house is older but was like staying in a cozy cottage. The younger adults enjoyed kayaking on the lake, and I enjoyed sitting on the dock and taking in the quiet sounds of nature and the awesome view. The host was very welcoming and responsive and we really loved this pet friendly property. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Margaret C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carlene R. Jul 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Honest vintage style. This lake house is a perfect example of vintage style. No pretentious, cheap finishes. Just an honest, comfortable lake house. The location is unbeatable. It is perfect on the lake for fishing and playing on the kayaks. The host is kind and welcoming. My favorite rental I have stayed in by far. ##### Carlene R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa C. Jun 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Living Life Ranch Team We picked this location because this looked so nice. A beautiful property and we were attending a certification for our Non Profit just across the lake. It took 4 minutes to drive to our Certification Training. This property is SO nice. Very Clean beds were comfortable. We LOVED our 3 night stay. We felt so relaxed and comfortable. Plenty of towels and Linens. We all slept so well. The decorations and things available like coffee creamer, teas, spices, the stove has a griddle which was great! Crock Pot, nice pans, nice soaps, extra touches were so great! We are actually coming back with our families at some point. Thank you Laura for all the extra's and making us feel comfortable and at home! ##### Melissa C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan D. Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good family time Very relaxing ##### Susan D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025