Title: Crimson Beach Retreat- Family friendly beach get away on clear Buchanan Lake! - 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 # Crimson Beach Retreat- Family friendly beach get away on clear Buchanan Lake! Vacation home in Ottertail with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Crimson Beach Retreat- Family friendly beach get away on clear Buchanan Lake! ![Terrace/patio - Crimson Beach Retreat- Family friendly beach get away on clear Buchanan Lake! (Ottertail)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114360000/114351400/114351336/abbe9490.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Crimson Beach Retreat- Family friendly beach get away on clear Buchanan Lake! (Ottertail)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114360000/114351400/114351336/7b730955.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Crimson Beach Retreat- Family friendly beach get away on clear Buchanan Lake! (Ottertail)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114360000/114351400/114351336/d5e950ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Crimson Beach Retreat- Family friendly beach get away on clear Buchanan Lake! (Ottertail)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114360000/114351400/114351336/903fab3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Crimson Beach Retreat- Family friendly beach get away on clear Buchanan Lake! (Ottertail)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114360000/114351400/114351336/a74131a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Crimson Beach Retreat- Family friendly beach get away on clear Buchanan Lake!. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - 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. ### Crimson Beach Retreat- Family friendly beach get away on clear Buchanan Lake! Get ready for some sun and relaxation! Located in Ottertail, this newly renovated house is ready for the entire family! Crimson Beach Retreat boasts 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms! Upstairs is a master King bedroom attached to a walk through half bath as well as 2 queen bedrooms and a full bathroom. Downstairs is a Master suite with King bed and private full bath. Across the hall downstairs is the Bunk Room with 2 Double XL beds (bunk), and Twin XL over Queen bunk the third full bathroom is down the hall. In the living space downstairs is a Queen Murphey bed for extra sleeping accomodation. Upstairs in the main living area the couch folds out into a Queen sofabed for extra sleeping. The additional living space downstairs offer even more comfort with a full sectional couch, wet bar and 65” TV. Imagine spending the day lounging in the sun, playing with the kids in the sand and the tranquil evenings spent around the fire making memories with your family. We hope you enjoy what our place and Ottertail has to offer. The kitchen is fully stocked whether you're having a quick wiener roast at the fire pit, steaks on the smoker or preparing a thanksgiving dinner inside. As a family friendly rental we have a pack and play available should you need it, nightlights and a sleep machine in the kids room which is set up for the ultimate Disney slumber party! In addition to a home suitable for the extended family fully stocked with sand toys and 2 kayaks we have the option to rent a pontoon to make the most of the lake and great pan fishing- think northern, crappie, bass and sun fish. The ultimate location for all the summer activities in both Ottertail (5 minutes) and Perham (15 minutes). Both towns boast their small town charms including boutique shopping, golf courses, restaurants, a brewery, grocery stores, liquor stores and gas. As this is a new renovation we are excited to share our hard work with vacationing families however the grass is still a work-in-progress due to recent construction! The driveway has been re-done and extra parking added to allow for larger groups to park on the gravel. Please feel free to reach out with any specific questions about the area! We would be happy to help with guiding you to our favorite spots! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Gravel flooring in public areas - No elevator - Wheelchair accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: No smoking indoors. ### Things to do - 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110820000/110811100/110811051/57589ad8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape to Paradise Haven on Big Pine Lake in enchanting Perham, MN! 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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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Ottertail is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maple Wood Park and Head Lake Wildlife Management Area, while History Museum of East Otter Tail County and ITOW Veterans Museum are cultural highlights. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Crimson Beach Retreat- Family friendly beach get away on clear Buchanan Lake! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross H. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location for a golf trip, multiple courses nearby. House was clean and had all the necessities for a big group. Host was very responsive and any questions were quickly answered. ##### Ross H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tami M. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tami M. 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