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Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities!

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Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 162580 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities!

Beautiful Lake House within an hour’s drive of the Twin Cities

This peaceful lake home is located only 1 hour out of the Twin Cities! Situated on west side of Little Elk Lake (near Zimmerman, MN) and sits on a 1 acre wooded property with a breathtaking, southeast facing, view of the lake front perfect for spectacular sunrises. A dock for you to fish from and secure your boat or perhaps jet skis.

Recently, the house was beautifully updated with a stunning kitchen to include a wine cooler. Outfitted with new furniture. It’s just simply stated, a perfect place to relax with family and friends, enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning on the patio or perhaps enjoy a glass of wine in the evening as the sun sets. Sleeps up to 16 guests. 1-King bed, 2-Queen beds, 1-Full futon sofa. 4- pull out queen sleeper sofas, and 1- pull out twin sleeper sofa. To top it off, It’s expansive 21’x30’ loft outfitted with a wet bar and under-counter refrigerator is a great place for kids and grandkids to get away and spend time as the adults relax on the lake front.

This year-around conveniently located lake get-away is an amazing way to spend time on a lake in the summer fishing and boating, enjoying spectacular fall colors, and in the winter ice fishing and snowmobiling. Extremely convenient access to the boat launch area in the summer and the Minnesota snowmobile trail system in the winter.

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Property manager

Owner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,580 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Amazing Lake House Beautiful Fall Colors!
Winter Lake House Get Away Snowmobiling Fishing Gem
Beautiful Summer Get Away Only One Hour From the Twin Cities!
Beautiful Lake House Within an Hours Drive of the Twin Cities

About the area

Map
Zimmerman, MN

What's nearby

  • Wild Woods Water Park - 29 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge - 34 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Mahnomen Trail - 34 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Albertville Premium Outlets - 40 min drive - 53.3 km
  • St. Cloud State University - 57 min drive - 72.9 km

Getting around

  • Elk River Station - 28 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ridgewood Bay Resort - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities! located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Fairview Hospital and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center. Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and Mahnomen Trail are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, responsive host!

Beautiful place, Joanne was awesome and super responsive. Great location for a get together.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

A couple of friends and I went for a weekend getaway. Beautiful location. We had a little problem with hot water--the property manager took care of it quickly. The lake is beautiful with lots of bird sightings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leadership Retreat

Our college ministry took a weekend away for our leadership retreat and had a wonderful time. The house was clean and spacious. The views of the lake were amazing. We definitely would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lake house

Awesome place to stay with lots of room and things to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calista D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

My friends and family had the best stay here. Beautiful house and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

Had a great time at the cabin. People really liked the projector TV.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Place

Great accommodations with great responses from owner. Property was clean and well stocked. Great views and fishing was good too!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We have stayed here each year for three years. The owner is great to work with, and the house is perfect for our family stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JC V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the stay

10/10 I love the loft.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation

Beautiful property, kid ages from 5-14 all had a great time. We had one request from the host and they responded quickly to help us with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lukas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake place.

Enjoyed our stay. Place was clean and worked perfectly for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

Loved the property! Great location, house and the outside spaces were fantastic. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space!

Huge well-stocked kitchen, lots of options for outdoor activities, and plenty of places to sleep. Wonderful location. Host is super helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Relaxing Weekend

This house is even nicer in person! Very spacious and beautiful outdoor spaces. It was perfect for a relaxing girls weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great weekend stay

Our family had a great time here over a long October weekend. The upstairs loft was a great place for the kids and the outdoor spaces were great for enjoying the fall scenery and weather. A very pleasant experience all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Beautiful house! Beds were comfortable, plenty of space. Loved the lake views from the 2 outdoor spaces!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Great house and yard for our family to enjoy some time together!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin for large groups!

Clean, beautiful home with lots to do! Accommodates large group and has everything you need! Bonus space above garage was great for all of us to hang out together. Water toys and lake area were perfect! Host was very helpful and responsive. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

This was my second time staying here and it was just as good as the first time. House is very clean and completely stocked with everything you could need. Kitchen is well appointed. Beds and furniture are very comfortable. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Yard is beautifully manicured. Joan is a great host. I can't wait to go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Girls’ Weekend Stay!

We had an incredible time at this property. It’s in excellent condition and the kitchen was amazing for a larger group of people. The sheets and pillows were also extremely comfortable. We hope to come back again when the weather doesn’t storm on our summer plans!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

It was a beautiful home and we enjoyed the huge tv for a Vikings game!!! Sitting outside on the decks with a beautiful view was a highlight.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great group property!

Wonderful getaway for three families! The loft was great for 6 kiddos to sleep plus the huge TV for movie nights. The fire pit was relaxing and the dock with chairs and tables were great. The grill was great for cooking too. Overall we had a wonderful family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property for our family vacation!

We were super impressed with this vacation rental- the property was beautiful and clean, and well stocked with all the necessities! We loved cooking on the island range, the deck and porch were perfect outdoor spaces, and the dock was the nicest we’ve seen with built-in seating and shade umbrellas! The loft area was great for our teen daughter and her two friends- we didn’t even hear them from the other side of the house. Already booked again for next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calli W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We had the absolute best time! This house was perfect for our entire family including our two toddlers. The house was clean, family friendly, and absolutely beautiful. The dock was excellent for little ones to play by. Having the additional kayaks available was also a huge plus! This vacation was memorable to say the least. We are already looking forward to our next vacation in Zimmerman!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for Family Gathering!!

We loved this property for our summer weekend with our kids and grandkids! The home is large enough to accommodate all of us, it's well kept, very clean and well stocked. The grand kids loved the large movie/tv room which they designated as "their space" when they were inside. The home sits on a beautiful piece of lakefront property with ample space on both a patio and a deck. We enjoyed fishing off the dock plus tubing and swimming in the lake. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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