[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 ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99420000/99410500/99410453/ef5a1626.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99420000/99410500/99410453/13c1bdcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99420000/99410500/99410453/9850aa88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99420000/99410500/99410453/fd555b5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99420000/99410500/99410453/7bb3e0f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 51 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101140000/101139600/101139503/cf18243b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hill Farm Charming farm house perfect for all season activities in the country! 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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 ### 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 - 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 - Carlos Creek Winery - 10 min drive - 9.9 km #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Angelinas - ‬6 min drive - ‪Zorbaz - ‬6 min drive - ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬5 min drive - ‪Lure Lakebar - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "The Loon" at Darling Shores pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at "The Loon" at Darling Shores? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at "The Loon" at Darling Shores? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is "The Loon" at Darling Shores located? > Situated in Alexandria, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Ole Viking Statue, Runestone Museum, and Casey’s Amusement Park. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Lake Latoka are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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