Title: Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=85735747&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends ![Smart TV, fireplace - Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends (Rush City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85740000/85735800/85735747/b020356c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends (Rush City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85740000/85735800/85735747/21cbaaaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends (Rush City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85740000/85735800/85735747/d3e572c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends (Rush City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85740000/85735800/85735747/071e256a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends (Rush City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85740000/85735800/85735747/5a0aeb64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends. Adventurous travelers may like the boating at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 84430 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun & create memories with loved ones. Or for those that just want to get away for the weekend to relax. Beautiful views on this lakeshore with the combined 3,000 acre East & West Rush Lake. Two restaurants on the lake within a short driving distance from the home. About an hour drive north of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. (Unfortunately the City/County does not allow events or small weddings on our residential property) \*NO PARTIES OR EVENTS (you will be asked to leave) \*STRICT CITY NOISE ORDINANCE 10:00PM - 8:00PM \*NO STREET PARKING - Max 5 - 6 Cars in Driveway \*The Lakehome is on a lake so expect bugs & nats during hot seasons. \*The Dock is removed between early October to mid-May. Large back yard with adequate parking. Entertainment Room has pool table with several TV's facing the lake. Double-doors can expand into the 2-car attached garage for more entertainment space. Bright open spaces with tall ceilings throughout with views of the lake. Chef's Kitchen with gas cooktop, ovens, food warmer, pot-filler, 2 fridges & a kitchen island. Clean 2 full bathrooms upstairs & 2 half baths downstairs for guests. Full Laundry, in-floor heating, & Wi-Fi just to name a few. Please note 2 of the bedrooms are located above the detached garage with no bathrooms. \*The Lakehome is on a lake so expect bugs & nats during hot seasons. \*The Dock is removed between early October to mid-May ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### 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. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Boat - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,430 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87370000/87363300/87363209/ee35f6f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GH4 · #4 Grant House- Familie Suite Rush City - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave CA $193 CA $238 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=87363209&PinnedHotelID=87363209&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lunch and dinner served, American cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25168000/25167914/8a5c2b32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lora Stillwater - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 722 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=25167914&PinnedHotelID=25167914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1186500/1186457/cea479e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Water Street Inn Stillwater - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 935 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=1186457&PinnedHotelID=1186457&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### 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 Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ## About the area Located in Rush City, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Purple Hawk Country Club and North Folk Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nessel Wildlife Management Area and Wood Duck Preserve. With jet skiing, water skiing, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Rush City travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Rush-City.dx3000443683) [View more Vacation homes in Rush City](https://www.expedia.ca/Rush-City-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000443683-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C45.67924%2C-93.08335&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=31IunGgil6697Fp_t1M_RSY3K6U=) Rush City, MN ### What's nearby - Goose Lake \- 11 min drive \- 6.4 km - Nessel Wildlife Management Area \- 23 min drive \- 15.3 km - Purple Hawk Country Club \- 24 min drive \- 17.9 km - Saint Croix River \- 34 min drive \- 24.0 km - Grand Casino Hinckley \- 54 min drive \- 64.7 km ### Restaurants - ‪Grumpy Minnow - ‬13 min drive - ‪Rush City Bakery - ‬18 min drive - ‪Brass Rail - ‬19 min drive - ‪El Mezcal Restaurant And Bar - ‬18 min drive - ‪Flickabirds Resort - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends? ### What time is check-out at Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends? ### Where is Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 5 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney B. Jul 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great place! We really enjoyed our stay! They place is beautiful and had plenty of room for the guests! The owners were great at communication and check in was a piece of cake! ##### Whitney B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn T. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Great property on a great lake. Caught enough sunnies from the dock for multiple meals, which was the highlight of the trip! First time renting a lake house with a pool and wish this could be the new standard! Property manager was easy to work with for questions during our stay. ##### Dawn T. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff P. Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property Property was great. Well maintained spacious home. Family enjoyed the lake, boating, jet skiing fishing and bonus relaxing by the pool. Owners and managers were very accommodating and communication was fantastic. Highly recommend. ##### Jeff P. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ben W. Aug 28, 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy Our group stayed at this lake house on Rush Lake. While the property has potential and the backyard setup was enjoyable, we unfortunately experienced several issues that made the stay less than ideal.Positives:The house is very spacious and offers plenty of room for everyone. The backyard area was the highlight — with a pool, fire pits, games, and a dock, it provided a lot of ways to relax and spend time together. The sound system throughout the house was also a nice touch, and the owner was responsive to messages during our stay.Negatives:The home needs much better cleaning and upkeep. We found mouse droppings in the kitchen cabinets, shower curtains that were rusty and unpleasant, vents and fans covered in dust, and a hot tub with dirty, stagnant water. Most concerning, there was an active mouse problem. Despite setting our own traps, we caught over a dozen mice in just a few days. Additionally, swimming off the dock was not possible due to heavy lily pads and weeds. After the stay, we raised these cleanliness and rodent concerns with the owner but felt the issues were not addressed.Overall:While the outdoor space and amenities were enjoyable, the lack of cleanliness and unresolved mouse problem made the experience disappointing. With proper attention to cleaning and maintenance, this property could be a great rental, but in its current state, we cannot recommend it. ##### Ben W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James H. Oct 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was awesome thank you very much ##### James H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle S. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Place was great, clean and everything that was described. The only issue was the wifi doesn't cover the entire property and there is no cell service there. ##### Kyle S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelli B. Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for family time The stay was very good! Lots of space at the home, only outdoor parking available, and no use of the garage.Everyone in our family had space to sleep, stiff (new) mattresses. We loved the pool and got lots of use of that during a hot June weekend. The kitchen was nice, well stocked, just could have used a few more hand towels and washcloths.Quiet neighborhood. Would stay again. ##### Kelli B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Martin W. Jul 20, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun stay Good ##### Martin W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Dillon K. Jul 20, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Big Place for Gatherings Overall very nice place that can host a variety of gatherings. Few areas weren’t the cleanest but the main areas such as the kitchen, bed, bathroom were so that was pleasant to see. Would recommend this. ##### Dillon K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Maddie S. Jul 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bachelorette Weekend This was a perfect house for our bachelorette weekend with 20 girls!! The house is huge and there was plenty of room for everyone! The house could use a little TLC on the outside with maintenance! The pool is also very small but worked well for our group. ##### Maddie S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Conner P. Jul 10, 2023 Liked: Communication Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Very disappointing The house was not cleaned before our stay, we showed up and spent the next several hours running laundry, sweeping, and wiping everything down so we could even enjoy our time there. The hot tub shown in several of the listing pictures did not work, with zero mention of this beforehand. For such an expensive rental you would expect things to be taken care of, but consistent small issues like a toilet chain constantly falling off and broken screen doors all over the house. If you are looking to spend this much money, look elsewhere. ##### Conner P. 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