Title: The Nest at Darling Shores - 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 cabin # The Nest at Darling Shores Cabin in Alexandria with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97570000/97568400/97568329/1c0b7968.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97570000/97568400/97568329/b36bb3e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97570000/97568400/97568329/8bf5a533.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97570000/97568400/97568329/2570acf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97570000/97568400/97568329/26c47b90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On beautiful Lake Darling, The Nest offers a serene retreat with an incredible lake view, dock, and patio area. Relax in the spacious living area or enjoy outdoor activities like swimming and fishing nearby. Guests can take advantage of WiFi, a Smart TV in the fully equipped kitchen with organic coffee and spices for cooking up your favorite meals. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bathroomSleeps 51 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - 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 Nest at Darling Shores Welcome to "The Nest" at Darling Shores! This Two bedroom, One bathroom cabin is located on beautiful Lake Darling which is part of "The Chain" in Alexandria, MN. Alexandria's Chain of Lakes allows you access to five amazing lakes. With an incredible Lake view, dock, and patio area, this is the perfect spot to sit back and relax for your next vacation. The cabin features two bedrooms with sleeping arrangements for up to 5 guests, one bath, an indoor dining table that seats four guests, a peninsula sit up bar that seats an additional two guests, a spacious living area, workspace, Reading nook, picnic table, two Schwinn cruiser bikes, and a firepit. It sleeps five guests across two bedrooms and a hideaway bed. There is a bedroom with a Queen bed, a bedroom with a Full bed and a Hideaway twin rollout. Additional Amenities Included: -Wifi -Smart TV -Complete equipped kitchen -Organic/Gourmet Coffee -Spices -Cooking Spray -Shampoo/Conditioner and Body Wash -Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap -Beach Towels -Cruiser Bikes -Kids snorkel gear About Lake Darling: The Alexandria Chain of Lakes includes 11 connected lakes, five of these lakes can be easily navigated by channels which includes: Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Carlos, Lake Geneva, Lake Victoria and Lake Darling. The Chain is popularly known for recreation, fishing, and family fun! Guests will have access to the entire grounds of the property, which includes a full play-set for children, a large dock, and a huge balcony! Also provided are yard games such as Bean Bag Toss, Yard Yahtzee and Floating Toys! You may contact management through the Airbnb messaging app or by our office phone number which is posted in the welcome book! Darling Shores is a lakefront property featuring six short-term rentals. The shared space includes a full swing set, large balcony, a shared dock and more. Parking Details: This cabin has one designated parking spots that can accommodate two cars. Each paved spot is labeled in accordance with its cabin number. 'The Nest" is Cabin number one. Guests boats are welcome to dock at the property! Nearby Activities to Enjoy in Alexandria: -Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Public Beaches, Kayaking, Local Marina's, Jet Skiing, Water Skiing, Paddle Boarding, Restaurants on the water, 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 ### Ski - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1 square foot ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100660000/100658400/100658337/e4510a4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "The Firefly" at Darling Shores Alexandria - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available 8.4 Very good 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=100658337&PinnedHotelID=100658337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115720000/115712000/115711909/e786427c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alex Landing: Waterfront getaway on Chain of Lakes - best location & views! 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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 637063 ## 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 - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Nest at Darling Shores pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Nest at Darling Shores? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Nest at Darling Shores? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Nest at Darling Shores located? > Situated in Alexandria, this cabin 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. Ask a question ## The Nest at Darling Shores Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori D. Oct 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Beautiful area and resort, did a lot of relaxing. ##### Lori D. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Brenda T. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Taxidermy show Time of year early April after a snowstorm. In the 30s at night. Drive was shoveled space was nice. It was a good place to stay. ##### Brenda T. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Johnston Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Pleasant Cabin Stay Very cute and comfortable cabin. Everything we needed. Did have trouble with the shower draining. Contacted management and they came out and remedied. I would stay again. ##### Johnston Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Courtney F. Mar 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice weekend getaway This cabin is nicely updated and furnished. It was the perfect size for a couple or a small family. It was easy to access and close to everything we wanted to do in Alexandria. The only downside was that it is definitely a summer cabin that has been retrofitted with a furnace. It gets cold quickly when the furnace isn't running, and the furnace is very loud in the bedrooms when it does kick on. ##### Courtney F. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula S. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Paula S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Janell W. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Janell W. 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