Title: Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! - 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 home # Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101410500/101410411/9725825d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101410500/101410411/ac5dd5cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101410500/101410411/09fe3bfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101410500/101410411/a9641aa9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101410500/101410411/fe456c33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## 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 ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37040000/37034600/37034591/52a48d03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities! 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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 hunting and hiking 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 - M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center - 13 min drive - 12.8 km - Wild Woods Water Park - 27 min drive - 30.7 km - Albertville Premium Outlets - 37 min drive - 45.3 km - Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge - 38 min drive - 24.9 km - St. Cloud State University - 56 min drive - 71.4 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 - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Angeno's Pizza & Pasta Zimmerman - ‬12 min drive - ‪Ridgewood Bay Resort - ‬6 min drive - ‪KJ's Refuge Bar - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Fairview Hospital and 7.4 mi (12 km) from M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center. Harris Island Park and Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## 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 10 ### 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 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rod K. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Rod K. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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. 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