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Quiet Luxury Lakefront Retreat w/Pontoon and dock Included - Alexandria, MN

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Lake Alvin
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬

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

Quiet Luxury Lakefront Retreat w/Pontoon and dock Included - Alexandria, MN

Welcome to The Haven where you will experience a Minnesota "Up North" Tradition, Elevated!

Expect a quiet-luxury lake escape in Alexandria, Minnesota - where timeless summer and cabin traditions meet modern comfort. Our lakefront home is designed for families and groups who want space, serenity, and unforgettable memories with the convenience of being easy to get to.

We have been told that the beautifully covered outdoor deck is the most used room in the house during the summer!

Our guests have loved our dining room table because it seats 14 so everyone can eat and be together!

Important Feature - No-Step Entry into the house from the front door and garage entry. The main-level primary suite (1 King and 1 Queen) shares a no step shower with bench and handheld showerhead option.

Designed with three distinct 2-bedroom + bath areas it is ideal for families and groups of all kinds.

Spend your summer days cruising the lake on the INCLUDED ' 22-foot pontoon.

Outdoor ping-pong in the summer along with a horseshoe pit. Garage ping-pong in the non-summer seasons.

Kids will love the Rainbow Play System, sand near the shoreline, a cleared swimming area, and endless outdoor space, while adults unwind on the private dock, gather around the fire pits, or enjoy sundown cocktails on the water.

Inside, you’ll find a beautifully curated home with upscale finishes, great bedding, a fully stocked kitchen, and thoughtful touches that make your stay effortless.

LAKE LOUISE: A smaller quiet lake, just 4 miles from Downtown Alexandria, 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.

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private Dock, 22 ft pontoon and paddle boat (Fishing Opener-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 a horse shoe pit.

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.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Big Ole Park, Carlos Creek Winery and 22 Northern Brewing (3.4 miles away), 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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Big Splash Indoor Waterpark. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and 6 minutes from Lake Brophy County Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rug in room
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (97 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet

Policies

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Let us know when you are leaving. Leave door next to garage and door going from the garage into the house unlocked.
Put any furniture that you moved back into place.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

12 guests 6+ with 3 kids 5 and under Sun. to Sun. 7-day Minimum 8/9-8/16/26
NO pet policy. A $500 fee will be charged.
Winter cancellation flexible based on weather.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
The hours at this property's front desk vary. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. The check-out time is flexible. To make arrangements, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation.

Quiet Luxury Lakefront Retreat w/Pontoon and dock Included - Alexandria, MN Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts. Plenty of space. Great for big groups
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very welcoming, and quickly responsive to questions. We appreciated use of the garage for unloading food and luggage, and parking as needed. The kitchen was well-stocked, which was important to us. What a nice, spacious home!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deb m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Haven is a lovely home spacious and welcoming. We really enjoyed ourselves. There were games and toys and the outside would be wonderful for our families when it’s not winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property - very clean and well stocked. We had everything we needed for a group of 13. Would go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time at The Haven! Perfect for a large group including several families with young kids. The house was well stocked and the amenities kept us entertained all weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great experience here with our family of 11. The owners were very responsive, the place was very clean and so well stocked! The view is gorgeous and so nice of them to let us use their pontoon boat. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

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

Perfect Place

Everything we would want in a place to stay with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misha T.

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

Great family getaway

Great getaway for a family with kids, lots of room to play and run around. Great house and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debby U.

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

Beautiful Place

This house is amazing. It's very spacious and perfect for our group of 11 friends. The lake is perfect and the pontoon made our stay so much fun. Our group will be staying here again next summer for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta P.

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

Get Away Girls Spring Adventure 2025

Your place is beautiful and perfect for larger groups. Well stocked with everything you need! We enjoyed our weekend and look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacy H.

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

Wonderful weekend

Our family thoroughly enjoyed this home! It was clean and had everything we needed. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Great place to stay

Great property for are stay in Alexandria. Great location. Used door dash for a couple of meals. Pontoon rides for the family were a big hit of enjoyment. Host exceeded are expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Wonderful Lake Home

We had a great weekend stay at this beautiful lake home. It was perfect for our extended family and had everything we needed. We would definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naga R.

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

Great!

Loved the stay, they were great communicators and made everything easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross B.

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

Weekend Away

The house was perfect for what we needed. Very spacious and clean, with fully equipped kitchen. All around very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Fun Family Vacation

The property was wonderful and just as described. Everyone in our family ranging from 10 months to 65 years all had a great time. Plenty of things right at the house to keep the kids and adults entertained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike e.

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

Great deal lots of room for large gathering

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liane

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

Girls Weekend

Our autumn weekend at The Haven was serene and peaceful. The large gathering spaces were perfect for our group. It was well maintained and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Amazing family vacation stay

This place was so much fun! Tons spaces for relaxing individually or being together, spent a lot of time on the lake (get the kayaks and canoe!), chats around the bonfire, play places for the little kids, lots to do nearby. The hosts were phenomenal, super informative, responsive, and kind. Definitely will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Friends Getaway

Fun weekend. Plenty of space and bedrooms for 12 people. Loved the large table so we could all eat together.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

New Years celebration

Beautiful home! Plenty of room for the 11 of us. Kitchen was supplied with everything we needed. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great experience!

We had a great time! We had everything we needed and could always get ahold of someone if we needed anything. Would definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassy H.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great stay in this property! The layout is great for multiple families to stay together. The property has so many amenities! We enjoyed how this property was kid friendly and perfect for a family get away! The owners were prompt with any questions and so kind! We would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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

Family week at the lake

We can’t say enough about the great week we had at this Lake Louise vacation home. The space, the general feel of the home, the spaciousness, variety of activities and the host’s responsiveness - it was perfect. We plan to be back next year and can’t wait!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ahyoua V.

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

Beautiful Home!

We had a great time here at the Owen property. The home was spacious, had more than enough bedrooms and even had toys that our kids were able to use! We’ll definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023