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Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Escape to Lake Minnewaska and enjoy the perfect family retreat. Spend hours playing in the shallow sandy beach, explore downtown Glenwood's shops and restaurants within walking distance, or unwind on the spacious porch while taking in panoramic sunset views.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10151 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit!

Charming home newly updated and ready for your family getaway on Lake Minnewaska walking distance from downtown Glenwood! HUGE and shallow sandy beach, perfect sunsets and large backyard with a creek running through it! When you're looking for a place to bring the family up to the lake, look no further. You'll spend hours playing in the water with the kids enjoying the sandy bottom or head out to fish in one of the best lakes in Minnesota! With being walking distance to downtown Glenwood you'll be able to enjoy all of the shops and restaurants Glenwood has to offer. If you enjoy sunsets, you've found the right spot as well as any given day you can sit back from the front porch or down by the lake and enjoy the panoramic views. The beach is located across the street from the house. The house is spacious and well equipped for your summer getaway!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,624 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 11

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Maximum of 3 vehicles to be parked in the driveway, absolutely NO parking in the alley.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Glenwood, MN

What's nearby

  • Barsness Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pope County Historical Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Peter Sunset Beach Resort - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Minnewaska - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 38 min drive - 43.9 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Minnewaska House Brewing Co + Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gather Coffee + Bistro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪AJ’s Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Barsness Park and Pope County Historical Museum. Peter Sunset Beach Resort and Lake Minnewaska are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lydia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT location! Would suggest air conditioner in 3rd bedroom. Suggest garden hose to wash off patio. Enjoyed big backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

returning home!

had a great time returning to my hometown!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house worked well for our 7 family members. Quiet neighborhood, not too much traffic going by. Grandkids enjoyed fishing and swimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th year at this property. We enjoy the location, the lake, and the house. A\C for the front bedroom is still on our wish list. The landscaping could use an update. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice for a couple days away. I think the property is as it is described. The amount of space was awesome. There was a rancid smell in the fridge and the upstairs toilet ran. But I’m sure those have been fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The property had perfect location and lots of room for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey M.

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

Great location

Great location on a beautiful lake. Lots of entertainment space in the house and the beach was nice for kids to play. Easy walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun Weekend!

The house was perfect for our girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Nice getaway

Nice space. Good location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kathi S.

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

Lake Minnewaska Views!

Super cute property with wonderful views and access to the beach. It is apparent this is a well loved family property whose owners chose to share with others. While the circumstances of our trip were for somber reasons, the cabin environment was really nice and comforting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, remodeled bathrooms and kitchen, new appliances.TVs in each bedroom and the living room. We were able to access the TV in the living room after two calls and two codes. We are not very tech savvy. I'm retired so the steep, narrow treads of the stairs started to hurt my knees.Nice to have all the bedrooms on the same level with young grandchildren. New windows in the house so there was no window AC in one of the bedrooms. Hard to cool down. Lovely beach and dock, The municipal beach with a slide is one block away so we had two beaches. There is plenty of traffic on the road, we learned to stop and look most drivers were looking out for pedestrians.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Great location!

We loved the location and it was great for us. We really enjoyed getting the family together all in one place for the weekend. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

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

Wonderful kitchen!

Worked well for family gathering - big table for games - kitchen well stocked & roomy. Pet friendly which was great for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay P.

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

Great vacation

This is our third year staying at this house. It has a homey feel and the perfect location. The view of the lake is incredible. I have already booked for next year and am counting down the days!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

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

Year 3 and going strong!

Our 3rd year at this location. Again, we had a wonderful stay and plan to go back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Q.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great memories were made!

We had a fun time using this property! Lots of great doc fishing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Cute little cabin. Liked that it had towels, utensils, etc to use as needed. Host was easy to get a hold of with questions. Had some issues with the AC and a breaker but was able to resolve those. Grass in the yard was a little long but didn’t bother us. Overall had a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

C F.

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

Fun Labor Day get away

Exactly as listed. VERY WELL STOCKED, especially for the kids...many toys and games for the adults. Don't hesitate to book :) Beautiful lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gary W.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

hunting

just fine
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

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

Our 4th Year

This is the 4th summer we've spent at this house! We enjoy the house, the location, the creek, the large back area, the lake. The house is clean upon check in. Communication with property manager is good with timely responses. Areas of improvement include an air conditioner in the front bedroom. Window cleaning to control dirt, bugs, debris. The shoreline should be raked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good but not great

Overall, the property was good. Would have been better with some minor upkeep. Biggest complaint was the number of spiders inside the house. The beach needs some upkeep. We cleaned up some of the debris and weeds, but there were still weeds that were large and need to be pulled. Once the beach was cleaned up, the kids had fun playing in the sand. The water was pretty clean and the views of sunrise and sunset are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable

The property and house were great. Could use some fresh couches but decorated nicely. The kitchen was spacious and loved the big table . I washed everything we used before using it. Cabinets and everything in them in the kitchen and bathroom need to be wiped down and washed. They are dirty. I would give it 5 stars except for this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

diane m.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The location is very nice. Close to Barsness park which has a nice playground and splash pad if you have young kids. It was nice to have toys available for the kids at the property. The ice maker was a plus. Checkin was easy. A few suggestions: definitely need steps to the dock. Also, there was food left in the cabinets. I have never seen that at a vrbo. I had no place to put groceries. Kitchen cabinets need a good clean out and restock/organization. Overall a very nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Alicia H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Quick Getaway

The house was located in a nice town, located within walking distance to a beach and downtown, museum. The children made good use of the playground in the yard. The dock is located across the street, just fyi. We do recommend that someone clean up a little more often as there were dead bugs everywhere with spiderwebs in “active” living areas. The property manager was non existent. I called, emailed and texted about three different questions and received one reply for one question and then no response for anything else. Otherwise, it was fine. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023