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Private lake home with Pontoon on Lake Ida in Alexandria, MN

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Escape to a secluded lake retreat on the Lake Ida peninsula, surrounded by mature oak trees and serene water views. Unwind in the garage-turned-lake-hangout with a patio, bar/counter area, and full-size refrigerator. Take advantage of swimming opportunities right from your doorstep or explore the nearby town of Alexandria with its charming shops and restaurants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private lake home with Pontoon on Lake Ida in Alexandria, MN

Lake Ida peninsula! With over 1000’ of lake shore, this property sits at lake level making it superb for swimming. Located at the end of the road for privacy, the property is secluded with mature oak trees for the perfect relaxing vacation. The garage is setup for enjoying the lake days with a patio and small bar/counter area, full size refrigerator, oven, table and chairs and tear away screen (this space is our favorite!). We’ve even had sleepovers in this space (air mattresses with sheets and blankets available). A bunk room pairs as a storm shelter built to withstand winds up to 200 mph! This is truly a unique property that offers many memories to be made!

We offer the use of a pontoon for $650/stay.
Lake Ida is a large clear lake (sandy bottom) with three public accesses. The lake has a couple sandbar spots that are fun to spend the day at. Or if fishing is your thing, Lake Ida is one of the top lakes in the area for walleye, large and smallmouth bass and northern pike. Some of our best catches have been right off our dock!

If you wish to take a break from the lake, Alexandria, recently voted Best Town in Minnesota, is just 10 minutes away. Things to do and see include: charming local shops, unique and delicious restaurants, Copper Trail Brewery, Carlos Creek Winery, Big Ole and the Central Lakes Trail.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Property grounds

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Carlos Creek Winery - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Lake Latoka - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Kensington Runestone - 20 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lure Lakebar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private lake home with Pontoon on Lake Ida in Alexandria, MN pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private lake home with Pontoon on Lake Ida in Alexandria, MN?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private lake home with Pontoon on Lake Ida in Alexandria, MN?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private lake home with Pontoon on Lake Ida in Alexandria, MN located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Carlos Creek Winery, Garfield City Hall and Garfield Park. Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Lake Brophy County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Private lake home with Pontoon on Lake Ida in Alexandria, MN Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time!

Location is at the end of the line so more private. The cabin itself is small but there are other places for the whole family to hang out. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing lake cabin with family bonding spaces!

Beautifully cozy lake cabin with a spacious comfortable garage & fire pit space. Was so nice to hangout with our large family playing games and making s’mores at the fire pit. Our youngest couldn’t stop fishing off the dock and watching the fish in the super clear water! We even saw a painted turtle lay her eggs in the yard! Alexandria and anything forgotten is only 20 minutes away. Tiffany was a patient hostess with us. Thank you for the wonderful memories!! We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brittney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

Bachelorette party- perfect place for this!!! We had a great time at the house and spent way more time there than expected because it suited us all! Tiffany was an amazing host and really helped with some last minute struggles with planning! All 9 girls agreed that we’d book this place again if ever needing to come to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the water

This place was great! Right on water with all the things you'd find at a lakehouse of your own...floaties for the kids, a sup, board games for rainy days, water shoes, and the option to rent the pontoon on the property. Our kids loved fishing off the dock and heading out on the pontoon for time on the water. The MN state bird (aka mosquito) was a bit of a drawback after sunset, but the sliding door to the deck still afforded the opportunity to listen to the call of loons while watching the sunset shimmer on the lake. Definitely a stay full of great memories that will last a lifetime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We had a wonderful 4 nights at this property! Beautiful views and awesome location. We enjoyed swimming right at the property but also loved the ability to rent the pontoon and take that around the lake. The beds were very comfortable, and the property was stocked with everything we could ever need. The garage space was great to hang out in and offered a nice gathering area. Would consider coming back, and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jereme H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 had a great stay on Lake Ida! The house sits right on the water, so we really spent most of our time enjoying the lake. The house is well stocked and was very clean upon arrival. Tiffany was a great host and was very timely with any questions we had. The Alexandria area is a great community and spot for a vacation. Would highly recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here over the 4th of July week was wonderful. The cabin is charming and clean with remodeled kitchen and bathroom. The cabin has AC in the main room. Being it was extremely hot during the 4th of July we used fans to push AC into the 2 bedrooms, which was great. The back bunk house has portable AC unit and our grown kids loved it back there. The garage (no AC) is set up for lots of fun. We spent lots of off time in there with tables, chairs, couch, games, fridge, stove, etc. So Fun!!! Only thing better would be if front garage door facing lake had a retractable screen to keep out mosquitos at sunset. Lots of lake toys and we rented the pontoon which was loads of fun. We parked out in the lake an unrolled the large lilly pad for lots of fun. Great fire pit. Big yard for lawn games. Lot is very private, and of course it is on the best lake in Alexandria area. We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We loved our stay on lake Ida! The fishing was great, the water was clear and the property was amazing. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extremely clean property

Lakehouse had everything you could need. Beautiful view across the lake. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

D k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic lake getaway

My family of six and I as well as our fur baby Frank spent an incredible five days at this property. The property is beautiful and the lake even more so. Situated just 13 minutes from anything you need in Alexandria, this lakefront property sits at the end of the road, which provides Seclusion and privacy. The garage provides plenty of recreational space and it is just a few short steps on flatland from the door to the dock. The fishing on the lake was also fantastic. Will definitely come back
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lake stay!

We loved our time on Lake Ida! It’s a gorgeous lake with so much to do - fishing and multiple sand bars. The peninsula that the house is on feels perfectly secluded. Great for fishing, paddle boarding, or floating right off of the dock. The house is clean with a nice kitchen and the garage/party room is a unique hang out extending the space. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mandee s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacay

Great property!! Had a blast, would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family getaway

Stayed with my family, ages 2-65. Plenty of room for us all, the open garage with games and extra cooking space was definitely the kids hang out. Kitchen well stocked as well as towels, TP, and bathroom (shampoo, soap) supplies. The pontoon was the highlight of the trip. Lake Ida clean and great sand bar. Fishing off the dock and yard games in the very private yard were also a hit. So much to do on property we never left to see town, although everything is close. Next time!! Tiffany was very responsive and helpful! Thank you for a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Ida getaway

Loved the property, very private on a point. Party garage was a big hit. Great view of Lake Ida. Pretty good fishing right off the dock. Super quiet had a great time despite rainy weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Ida Weekend

Perfectly situated on the lake. End of the road privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip. Beautiful property.

We had a great time with all ages. So much to do and so many toys provided for you. Recommend renting the pontoon. And Tiffany was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake Fun!

Family of 10 - plenty of beds and room for all. Loved all the extra water toys and fun things to do. The garage space is awesome! Only downfall is 1 bathroom 😉.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great VRBO

Everything was clean and ready for our arrival. We enjoyed all the games and toys available to us. The lake was perfect for catching a lot of fish. The close vicinity to Alexandria, the winery and Brophy county park was a huge plus. Would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

anthony d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024