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Sleeps 12, lake view, self check-in

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the kitchen through an open doorway.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a built-in island with stools.
A two-story house with a patio area featuring a table and chairs, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and garden.
A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a television.
A spacious hallway with wooden flooring, a staircase, and a kitchen area in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Saint Paul, MN
  • Place, Lake Phalen
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Phalen Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall of America
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Sleeps 12, lake view, self check-in

*LISTING SUMMARY*
Important before booking: this is a three-story home with a private lower-level owner’s suite that has its own separate entrance. Guests have exclusive use of the first and second floors, the front yard, and the stone patio, and there are no shared interior spaces.

Located directly across from Lake Phalen Park, this spacious 5-bedroom home is ideal for families, reunions, and group stays. With room for up to 12 guests, multiple living areas, lake views, a fully equipped kitchen, and inviting indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, East Shore Drive offers a comfortable home base for relaxing together and exploring Saint Paul and the greater Minneapolis area.

*LISTING SPACE*
East Shore Drive is designed for groups who want room to gather without feeling crowded. Whether you’re planning a family trip, reunion, wedding weekend, graduation stay, or a longer visit with friends, the layout offers both shared spaces and room to spread out.

The home includes 5 bedrooms with flexible sleeping arrangements to accommodate a variety of group setups. The main-floor primary bedroom includes an en-suite walk-in shower with a seat, which can be especially helpful for guests who prefer to avoid stairs for sleeping and bathing.

The kitchen is set up for real group use, with an island, granite countertops, generous cabinet space, and the equipment needed to prepare meals at home. This is paired with two dining areas, making it easier for your group to gather for breakfast, dinner, or a longer evening in. Large windows bring in natural light and showcase views toward the lake.

The home also offers multiple places to relax. The main living room includes comfortable seating, a 65” Smart TV, and a gas fireplace, while the upper-level lounge gives larger groups an additional hangout space. A dedicated workspace, in-unit laundry, and central air conditioning add convenience for both short stays and longer visits.

Outside, guests can enjoy the front yard and stone patio overlooking Lake Phalen. It’s a great place to start the morning with coffee, unwind after a day out, grill on the charcoal BBQ, or gather around the Solo Stove fire pit in the evening while taking in sunset views.

Overall, the home is best suited to guests seeking a spacious, comfortable stay with ample gathering space, practical amenities, and a scenic setting close to both outdoor recreation and city access.

*LISTING ACCESS*
Guests have private and exclusive use of the first and second floors of the residence, along with the front yard and stone patio overlooking the lake.

The lower level is not part of the guest space. It contains the owner’s private suite, which has its own independent entrance. Guests do not have access to the lower-level owner’s suite, the backyard patio, or the attached garage. There are no shared interior spaces and no interior cross-traffic during your stay.

Guests enter through a private entrance via the three-season porch and can enjoy self-check-in with a personalized electronic door code.

Parking includes two dedicated guest spaces on the shared driveway, with additional free street parking nearby. The owner’s suite uses a separate portion of the driveway.

*LISTING INTERACTION*
We want guests to enjoy a smooth, comfortable, and private stay. Self-check-in makes arrival simple, and we remain available before and during your stay if questions come up or assistance is needed. We’re happy to help with anything related to the home so your group can settle in and enjoy the stay with confidence.

*LISTING NEIGHBORHOOD OVERVIEW*
The home is located directly across from Lake Phalen Park, one of Saint Paul’s standout outdoor areas. Guests can easily enjoy walking trails, beach access, swimming, boating, and lakeside recreation just steps away.

This location works especially well for guests who want a balance of outdoor access and city convenience. In addition to the park setting, the home offers easy access to downtown Saint Paul, Mall of America, and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), making it a practical base for both local events and broader Twin Cities travel.

Whether your group is planning time outdoors, visiting family, attending an event, or simply looking for a spacious place to stay together, the Lake Phalen setting is one of the home’s biggest advantages.

*LISTING NOTES*
- A signed rental agreement and government-issued photo identification are required before check-in.

- The responsible guest must be 25 or older. Unless an arrangement has been made prior to booking.

- Rates are based on 4 guests, and additional guest fees apply above the initial four guests. If your guest count changes after booking, please let us know so the reservation can be updated accurately before arrival.
• We have policies against parties, events, or excessive drinking.

• Occupancy limits and quiet hours are enforced in this residential area.

• Extended Stays: Off-season monthly and daily rates are available for those seeking extended stays outside peak times.

• All month-to-month (30 days or more) reservations require renters` insurance.

• Exterior security cameras are for security purposes only and are strategically positioned to respect guest privacy.

• We require a $195 preauthorization on your credit card, which will be released 7 days after checkout unless there are any damages or additional charges.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Phalen Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by car from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and 10 minutes from Mississippi River
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 4,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Report maintenance items to rentals@flagshiprentals.com with photos or video
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

• We have policies against parties, events, or excessive drinking. • Occupancy limits and quiet hours are enforced in this residential area.

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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
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
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.
Property Registration Number 20170004775
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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Sleeps 12, lake view, self check-in Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Beautiful Home

Beautiful home with great views and easy access to the lake. Property was awesome and ever had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house and the neighborhood. We could not have been happier. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A.

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

Relaxing getaway

The property was great. Easy access to the lake and only a relatively short drive to anything you would need during your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

St Paul Wedding

Wonderful house and location. Look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Great location

Beautiful large home. Wonderful location near expansive park and trails. We stayed with our 2 young adult children, was a great place to have their cousins come visit and hang out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeRay D.

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

I will definitely stay here again as we are now in laws to our new daughter’s family. This is a must

First time stay in a vacation home, and not a hotel. This was an awesome experience. As this home is fully equipped and very clean also spacious. We are VERY PLEASED. THIS PLACE HAS ANYTHING U CAN THINK OF ON VACATION
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florence D.

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

Was convent to both White Bear Lake & downtown Minneapolis. Using Apple directions easy to find. 6

Wonderful visit with family
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Lake Phalen Jun 2025

Booked for VRBO for 11 people well in advance. Only had 6 there but the house was amazing. Everything we needed was there. Place was immaculate and provided us an opportunity to have an amazing time. Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

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

Clean and roomy

Great location and beautiful lake view. Big kitchen fully stocked with all the things we needed for a family get together. Also loved the large living room with warm fireplace. Everything was super clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Great location, comfortable &clean

Close to Minneapolis/St Paul locations. Comfortable for a family gathering with plenty of room. Very clean with everything we needed. It was a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

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

Nice home by Lake

The location was very close to downtown St.Paul. The walking path around the lake was very nice. The accommodations worked out well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Amazing

The location, the house, the amenities, amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

State Fair Trip

We had 10 people with our group. The house is huge and everyone was comfortable. Great walking area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely terrific property!! We are a group of eight women who have rented this gorgeous Lake Phalen Place several times. Each time we return, we remark how perfect it is… Spacious. Quiet. Great beds. The kitchen is so well stocked with dishes, pots, pans, tea kettle, coffee appliances, even crock pots. The living room, kitchen, and dining room have plenty of seating for all of us. The location is so very lovely. Walks around the lake are a bonus, as well as the beautiful view, especially at sunset. More importantly the hosts are amazing! Thank you, Bill and Sakouna!!! We shall return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Spacious and Clean!

My family and I loved staying at this house. Eight of us spent nine days over Christmas at this property, and it was a perfect setting for our family holiday. The home is spacious and clean, and there are trails around Lake Phalen right outside the front doorstep. We will stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susana D.

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

Lovely home on Phalen Lake

Clean, spacious, pretty. Great location for our family which enjoys being outside. Big yard, nice patio, and great running trail. We enjoyed the zoos, parks, and children’s museum.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

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

Great house, Beautiful location. Quiet

This house is beautiful inside. It’s styled well. It’s spotless. I loved it because it was very quiet. The house is large so it was easy to be in a quiet place. We’ll stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathi A.

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

Gracious home on beautiful Lake Phalen

Spacious accommodations with nice views and access to Lake Phalen walk trails. Well equipped kitchen. Perfect for large family. Centrally located with easy access to twin city activities. Twenty minutes from the airport.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rebecca p.

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

Daughter’s graduation

We had a wonderful stay. Everything for the property was as advertised. We were in town for our daughter’s college graduation with 9 adults including 2 sets of grandparents and everyone had everything they needed for a peaceful getaway between events!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tuan N.

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

A++, 5 stars

Spacious home with nice neighborhood. But what we like most about it is the cleanliness. This is probably the best cleaned home we have seen so far from VRBO.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

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

family holiday gathering

Adult family that got together for holiday weekend. Hosted dinner for 8 adults. Plenty of space. Close proximity to everything that we wanted to do. Nice having lake and walking trail to stretch legs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

College friend reunion

The home is lovely and we had plenty of roomto gather. There is a great walking path around Lake Phalen right across the street. William was very prompt and helpful with any questions we had. You will enjoy your visit
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue D.

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

Family wedding

Very nice. Would suggest more available hangers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

College friends for 58 years!

We knew that this extremely clean home would be amazing, as we have rented it before - a dream kitchen, lots of comfortable seating for a big group, spacious bedrooms, wonderful beds, great bathrooms, super location (love walking around the lake), and most of all, an excellent host. We cannot recommend it highly enough. We shall return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

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

Peterson Family

Very good. Would recommend. There was a whistle when the a/c was running.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024