Family-Friendly Lakeside Retreat with Pontoon & Paddle Boat in Alexandria, MN | House in Alexandria
6 Bedroom House in Alexandria
Welcome to The Haven! A happy, welcoming retreat 4 miles from Alexandria, set in a quiet neighborhood on a peaceful lake with little boating congestion. This 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is perfect for all generations, featuring a no-step entry, main-level primary suite, and zero-entry shower with bench. Designed with three distinct 2-bedroom + bath areas it is ideal for families. Enjoy beautiful lake views, fishing, a Rainbow Playset for kids, plus a 22-ft pontoon & paddle boat (May–Sept)!
Bedroom 1: King Bed I Bedroom 2: Queen Bed I Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds I Bedroom 4: Queen Bed I Bedroom 5: 2 Twin Beds + Crib I Bedroom 6: King Bed I Additional Sleeping: Pull-out King couch, crib, pack ‘n play.
OUTDOOR LIVING: Dock, 22 ft pontoon and paddle boat (May-September), covered upper deck with ceiling fans and dining table that seats 10 with additional chairs, gas grill, lounge chairs, covered lower patio with ping pong table, Adirondack chairs that face lake, Rainbow playset, fire pit and horse shoe.
Kayaks, paddle boards and lily pad available for rent.
INDOOR LIVING: 2 living rooms (upper & lower) each with gas fireplace and large screen Smart TV’s, dining table seats 14, poker/game table, 2 additional smart TV’s, ceiling fans.
KITCHENS: Main level: Fully equipped, dishwasher, refrigerator, 2 ovens, microwave, garbage compactor, drip coffee maker, toaster oven, Crock-Pot, dishware/flatware, wine glasses, Keurig, hand mixer, blender, complimentary spices, kitchen island (4 stools). Lower-level kitchenette: second refrigerator, microwave.
GENERAL: Strong Wi-Fi, 2 washers, 2 dryers, linens/towels/beach towels, central heating & air conditioning, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, cleaning essentials.
KIDS: crib, 2 pack-n-plays, 2 high chairs, toys, books, dinner ware.
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles). Maximum 8 cars total for property.
THE LOCATION
LAKE LOUISE: A smaller quiet lake perfect for cruising, fishing and swimming without lake congestion. Louise is well stocked with Northerns, Crappies, Walleyes and Sunfish, and is popular for ice fishing during winter months. The lake is 300-acres with depths up to 33 feet. Public access boat launch located 1/4 miles from the house.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Big Ole Park, Carlos Creek Winery and 22 Northern Brewing, Theatre L' Homme Dieu, Country Blossom Farm, Burr Vineyards, Viking Speedway, Casey’s Amusement Park, Hook & Slice, Escape Room Alexandria, Shenanigans Indoor Playground.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Lake Carlos State Park (hiking, cross country skiing or snow shoeing-rental available), Lake Brophy County Park (located on Central Lakes Trail, large fully accessible kids playground, mountain bike trail, picnic tables, groomed cross country trails and sledding hill, ice skating rink, warming area), Central Lakes Trail (great for long bike rides or walks), Alexandria Golf Club, Atikwa Golf Course, Andes Tower Hills (downhill skiing, snow tubing, summer hiking and mountain biking).
FOOD & DRINK: Casa Jalisco, Coffee Pot Café, Copper Trail Brewing, DJ’s Taphouse, Fired Up Bar & Grill, Great Hunan Chinese, Pike & Pint, Tannin & Oak.
POLICIES
No Smoking
No Pets Allowed
No larger parties or events without prior approval
Lic #1877 - Overnight capacity is 12 people ages 6 and up plus 3 additional children aged 5 and under for a total of 15 overnight guests. Not more than 12 additional daytime guests are permitted by Douglas County Short Term Rental requirements. Owner may have additional requirements. Parking is limited to 8 cars with no street parking.
Family-Friendly Lakeside Retreat with Pontoon & Paddle Boat in Alexandria, MN is located in Alexandria. Family-Friendly Lakeside Retreat with Pontoon & Paddle Boat in Alexandria, MN provides accommodation, featuring Internet, Laundry, Parking, among other amenities. This House features Internet, Laundry, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Family-Friendly Lakeside Retreat with Pontoon & Paddle Boat in Alexandria, MN has 6 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 15 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Alexandria has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Alexandria, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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3+ bathrooms
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Soap
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Shampoo
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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Toilet paper
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Bathtub or shower
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6 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Microwave
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Dishwasher
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Oven
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Paper towels
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Refrigerator
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Spices
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Toaster
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Stovetop
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Blender
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Near laundromat
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Near the beach
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Beach sun loungers
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Beach towels
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Car not required
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Onsite parking
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Onsite parking options include a garage
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Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
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No pets allowed
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Stair-free path to entrance
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Smoke-free property
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Hardwood flooring in public areas
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Handrails in stairways
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1 on-site accessible parking spaces
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Stairway handrail height (inches): 38
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Area rugs in public areas
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Tile flooring in public areas
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Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Wheelchair-accessible parking
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No elevators
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Wheelchair accessible
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Area rugs in room
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Well-lit path to entrance
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Basketball nearby
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Water skiing nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Golfing on site
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Ice skating nearby
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Fitness facilities nearby
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Boat on site
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Hiking nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Winery tours nearby
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Bicycle on site
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Snow sports gear
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Snowmobiling nearby
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Hunting nearby
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Kayak on site
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Water sports equipment
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Water park
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Games
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DVD player
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Video library
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Books
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Table tennis
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Music library
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Stereo
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Recycling
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Unit size: 4200 sq ft (390 sq m)
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English
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Spanish
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Near a hospital
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On the lake
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Near a health or beauty spa
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Children's dinnerware
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Highchair
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Children's games
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Children's toys
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Travel crib
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Children's books
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Playground
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Housekeeping (on request)
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Outdoor furniture
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Balcony
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Firepit
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Barbecue grill
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Garden
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First aid kit
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Fire extinguisher
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Deadbolt lock
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Ski lift privileges
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Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
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Ski privileges
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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