Title: Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! - 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 # Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! (Zimmerman)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101410500/101410411/9725825d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! (Zimmerman)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101410500/101410411/09fe3bfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! (Zimmerman)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101410500/101410411/a9641aa9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! (Zimmerman)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101410500/101410411/669fdf05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! (Zimmerman)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101410500/101410411/c4d6db2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On Little Elk Lake, Lakeside Retreat offers a serene escape with sunset views and lake toys. Relax by the bon fire pit or explore the large open kitchen, perfect for cooking favorite meals. With paddle boards and swim toys at your disposal, this home is ideal for families to unwind. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - 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. ### Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! New! Welcome to the new Lakeside Retreat! Our home is located on Little Elk Lake, just 50 minutes from Minneapolis. Experience all this home has to offer, including sunset views, a large open kitchen, lake toys, bon fire pit, 4 bedrooms, 7+ beds! There is room for the whole family to relax, unwind and enjoy! Fish, swim, boat and play. We can't wait to host you! Elk Lake also offers the lake front bar/restaurant Ridgewood Bay. Inside: 4 bedrooms 3 queen beds, 1 full bed, 2 twin bed (bunk beds) 1 queen sofa bed pack and play portable crib Upstairs bathroom with step in shower Downstairs bathroom with full tub/shower Large open kitchen to cook all your favorite meals Wifi, TVs, 2 fireplaces Beautiful lake views Keyless entry for self check in Outside: Lake front Dock Paddle boards Swim toys Yard games Bon fire pit Gas grill Deck Ample flat yard space Elk Lake: 15 ft deep recreational public lake 362 acres Ridgewood Bay bar/restaurant located on the North end of the lake ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Paddleboard - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Snowmobiling 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107570000/107569700/107569690/7def9ed6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4-bedroom house on 1 acre, fenced, GAME ROOM, and party tent rental! 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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 ## About the area Located in Zimmerman, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Mississippi River and Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wild Woods Water Park and Becker Community Center. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby. [Visit our Zimmerman travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Zimmerman.dx3000443988) [View more Vacation homes in Zimmerman](https://www.expedia.ca/Zimmerman-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000443988-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%7C45.48397%2C-93.62217&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kD-p6YYKEdjFbbAZ5kw6uhdnAKI=) Zimmerman, MN ### What's nearby - ![Beautiful shot of a Whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus), behind a snowy wooden log, in a forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532652021/cd6a827d-9cb5-4951-a61a-9c49c200084e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Young Park 15 min drive \- 11.1 km - Fairview Hospital 13 min drive \- 12.8 km - Fairview Northland Hospital 13 min drive \- 12.8 km - M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center 13 min drive \- 12.8 km - Wild Woods Water Park 26 min drive \- 30.3 km ### Getting around - Elk River Station 25 min drive - St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) 51 min drive ### Restaurants - Culver’s 15 min drive - Ridgewood Bay Resort 6 min drive - ZBG's 12 min drive - McDonald's 12 min drive - Caribou Coffee 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ? ### What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ? ### Where is Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! 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 15 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug B. Feb 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great group vacation! We stayed in this home with a handful of friends while visiting town for a snowmobile race and everything went well. Neat private location just off the beaten path, home was clean and well cared for! ##### Doug B. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz Z. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome cabin Beautiful cabin with a great yard, gorgeous lake view, and large open spaces for family to be together. Tons of amenities and activities to use while there too! The host was great as well. ##### Liz Z. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn K. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### As described This house was perfect for our family stay. It was very cute, cozy and clean and the host was very responsive and helpful. ##### Dawn K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Calyn L. Dec 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Christmas The home was beautiful and very clean. Great views of the lake. We stayed for family Christmas and there was plenty of room for everyone, we had 8 adults a teenager and 3 kids 6 and under. Property owner was great to work with and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend. ##### Calyn L. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave G. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our 4-day stay We had a family gathering and enjoyed our 4-day stay! The VRBO definition and pictures of this property are a good representation of how homey and comfortable the home is. There are different areas for reading, games, just hanging out or anything else you may want to do. There is not a place to swim, but we knew this ahead of time and brought a small pool for the kiddos. The adults took advantage of the paddle boards. The host was responsive and answered our questions. There were some very nice touches and surprises left by the host for us to enjoy. Almost anything you could need was there. I would definitely recommend this property. It worked out that it was close to the Twin Cities area where we were all from. Those that couldn't stay the entire time had just a short distance to travel. ##### Dave G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### melody b. Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was beautiful and absolutely perfect! We loved the house and it worked out perfect for our stay. The kitchen was well stocked and the bathrooms were lovely. The view of the lake was amazing. ##### melody b. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty D. Oct 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was close to the twin cities and yet felt like you were far away. The house fit our needs great! 3 generations had plenty of things to do and able to be separate if wanted. Only downside was the stove and oven didn’t work. ##### Patty D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patti R. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Home is as described on site. Very spacious and comfortable. Host is responsive. Weather cooperates so we were able to go to sunflower field and mini golfing nearby. Very weedy and mucky bottom near dock but lake is shallow and if you go out 20 feet straight out from sock less weeds and good for swimming and floating. Full kitchen with everything we needed, comfy beda and plenty of linens, towels and extra blankets. Very nice accomodations, highly recommend. ##### Patti R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane M. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great weekend. Even though the weather didn't cooperate, we got out on the pontoon as much as we could. But the house was very well stocked with games and fun things to do. Thank you! ##### Diane M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caitlin H. Nov 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Successful Mom’s Weekend We had an absolute blast at our annual mom’s weekend. We loved the property the minute we walked in and were able to do all of our favorite things: cook, do puzzles (thanks for providing!), have a fire and watch movies on the couch. We will be returning next year! ##### Caitlin H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Anna M. Oct 31, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My friends and I just wrapped up our second year in a row staying here, and it really is such a wonderful house. The perfect getaway that’s peaceful and beautiful, but close enough to the Twin Cities for all of us to checkout for a few days. The space and layout are wonderful for a group of 5-6 (everyone had more than enough space!)The only negatives are that the house has a lot of things needing repair l…and there was a ladybug infestation in the house. None of us are squeamish, but there were literally hundreds of ladybugs clustered in the corners and flying around. It started to feel a little icky. Again, great house and I’d be totally open to staying here again, just hoping for some fixes here and there. ##### Anna M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley B. Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My family and I had an amazing weekend. There was plenty of space for 5 adults and 2 kids. Very clean and organized. My kids loved all the kids toys and inflatable water tubes/paddle boards already there which made packing that much easier. We also loved that we could dock our own boat right on the lake so we could take it out anytime we wanted. The water closer to shore was weedy and a bit mucky but got better further out so we could float and swim out there. Host was very responsive and so sweet. If you’re looking for a cabin and lake getaway but don’t want to travel far past the twin cities I would recommend this rental. ##### Ashley B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara R. Aug 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House was wonderful! The pictures were accurate. The house was great! The lake was weedy and green but we made the most of it and went out far enough to have less weeds. The grill was being a little cranky but we were able to get it going for each meal. Shea was very responsive when notified. ##### Barbara R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dorthea M. Oct 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The views of the lake and layout of the upstairs were all we hoped for! Stairs to downstairs are steep and narrow—probably wouldn’t pass code in my home state but we managed fine. The beds were comfortable—including the bunk bed. Checkin was easy and the host manager was responsive.A also appreciated the host allowing us to come and leave a day later on short notice without a charge. Our only concern was the gas oven. It worked but the carbon monoxide alarm in the downstairs went off 2 hours later and we had to call the fire department and have the gas company come out. We learned this was not the first time the alarm went off. The stove was deemed defective and tagged. We were reimbursed for the impacted day but it was a hassle. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/96de488d-7b34-43f9-b57f-edc707e7e4a6-1759452347982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Dorthea M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rod K. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Rod K. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024