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The Lake House on Pelican Lake

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An outdoor patio with a series of tables and chairs, surrounded by trees. - The Lake House on Pelican Lake (Glenwood)
A residential area with a house, a garage, and a parked car. - The Lake House on Pelican Lake (Glenwood)
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. - The Lake House on Pelican Lake (Glenwood)
A two-story house with a deck and a staircase. - The Lake House on Pelican Lake (Glenwood)
A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a nightstand. - The Lake House on Pelican Lake (Glenwood)
The Lake House on Pelican Lake provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

The Lake House on Pelican Lake

  • "The Lake House" has a beautiful view of Pelican Lake. Many large oak trees surround the house, which gives you a very cozy feeling and has a homie atmosphere. The property is just 5 minutes away from Glenwood, where you can have everything that you need, Also, it is 20 minutes south of Alexandria, Minnesota. Lake Minnewaska, is between Glenwood and Starbuck, which is only 5 minutes away. There are great eating establishments, which have dining by the lake.

    There is a deck where you can relax and also, a bench on the dock, if you would like to be on the water. The lake has a public boat landing, if in case you want to bring your own boat where you can tie it to our dock which is just in our backyard. You never know if you will catch a bass, northern or walleye. The lake has pretty good fishing spots. The wildlife is plentiful in the area. It's common to see deer, geese or pheasants in the front yard.

    This property is also available for Fall hunting or Winter rental, if you would care to go ice fishing.

    *Fully equipped kitchen (fridge, stove, oven, microwave, cooking utensils, and dining ware)
    *Linens and towels will be provided to guests.
    *WiFi connection available.
    *Clean and well maintained.
    *Pets allowed ( with owner's approval)
    * No Cats allowed
    *Smoking not allowed inside.
    *no parties except for family gatherings.

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About the neighborhood

Glenwood is home to this vacation home. Pope County Historical Museum and Douglas County Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Big Ole Viking Statue and Kensington Runestone. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Casey’s Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Glenwood travel guide
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MN, Glenwood

What's nearby

  • Lake Minnewaska
    4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Princess Minnewaska Burial Mound
    5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Minnewaska Golf Club
    8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Holly Skogen Park
    9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Lakeshore Park
    9 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Minnewaska House Brewing Co + Grill
    7 min drive
  • Casey's
    9 min drive
  • Captain's Bar and Grill
    9 min drive
  • Dairy Queen
    10 min drive
  • Penny's Diner
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake House on Pelican Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Lake House on Pelican Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake House on Pelican Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lake House on Pelican Lake located?

Situated in Glenwood, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Lake Minnewaska and within 6 mi (10 km) of Minnewaska Golf Club and Holly Skogen Park. Pope County Historical Museum and Lakeshore Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Lake House on Pelican Lake Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is a little dated but everything was working and it served our purposes very well. Not much luck fishing off of the dock as it was hot and there were a lot of weeds, but the back deck is very nice and we would have loved to spend more time out there if we had been able to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing!

Marilyn was great to work with. She was very accommodating and the house was perfect for our last minute Labor Day vacation getaway! I would definitely book this house again for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake house

Very comfortable with a “grandma’s house” feel! Marilyn was great to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house and Hostess!

We had a wonderful time on our stay. Although it was hot and the fish weren’t biting, we had a great time. The house was very nice and clean and at a great location. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Marilyn was excellent to work with. Property was clean. Deck and view were amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 4th Vacation

Our family had an awesome time. The house and location were perfect. It was quiet and peaceful. Marilyn was so accommodating. She was so helpful. We did a lot of fishing, caught most of the fish off of the dock. We will be back. Marlene
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at "The Lake House" was wonderful. Marilyn was wonderful to work with to ensure our vacation was all that we expected. Although we experienced an unusual amount of cool days for July, we enjoyed our time and outside of the house. The deck was a wonderful location for our family to gather for meals and games. We did enjoy the dock regardless of the challenging weather. The location of the property was so convenient to areas where we could rent kayaks as well as places to tour and hike. We were also close to stores so we could pick up any items that we had forgotten. ENJOYABLE STAY!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and peaceful lake house. Quiet lake. Fished off the dock and caught many northern and bass. Great response time from the owner. Felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was quick to respond to questions and the location worked out great for our needs. The deck was great to enjoy looking over the lake. There was plenty of parking and it was nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! Plenty of space for everyone and everything you’d need! THANK YOU!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation

Fun place to stay with family, quiet lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing we all enjoyed ourselves I highly recommend this place to anyone nice clean and The communication was great with the owner well definitely be booking this again sion
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Little Cabin

Spent most of the time on the deck. Loved it! Host was exceptional!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wedding weekend

The house and property were wonderful and everything we wanted. Only down fall is the lake is not one to swim in as it is muddy and full if weeds. Other than that, I would recommend it to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice lake home on Pelican Lake.

We were at this lake home at a very unusual time as there was a real lack of water due to drought conditions and heat so that we could not dock our boat or rented pontoon. Other than that, we had a very nice time. Lake Minnewaska is real close and has two great beaches and launch areas. Kitchen was well equipped with dishwasher, etc. We enjoyed the large deck, central air and ceiling fans. Thank you for excellent communication too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, spacious, and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

I was very happy with everything about The Lake House. The property is great as was the location and the host is wonderful to work with. A plus all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Getaway

We had a great time here and Marilyn was awesome with great communication. Our boat lost battery on lake and she called a neighbor to come pull us back to shore! Everything was seamless and just what we needed! We will be back! 🎉❤️🚤
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good visit

We had a nice visit and the cabin worked very well for us when we visited family for the holidays. The apartment was warm, even though it was sub-zero weather. The neighbor also did a nice job keeping the driveway clear of snow.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quiet stay

Nice location. Unfortunately due to lack of rain, lake was extremely low and weedy, not owners fault. Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

everything you want for vacation

The home was everything we needed. clean well maintained. Quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed the stay thank you again.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

New to VRBO and not to VRBO Standards or Expectations

This review is not written lightly, this property truly has great potential to be a destination VRBO. The owners are new so we stayed at the destination (there was literally no where else in a 60 mile radius that could have accommodated us at short notice) and tried to let them know several items that were not up to the level of expectations we have become accustomed to with other VRBOs we have rented. Things like the multiple calls/texts to talk over check in process and what you can and cannot use or what the property does or does not offer. We suggested more details on the listing and lists of guest expectations etc, to this they responded "well I called and told you", again telling one guest all the details is not convenient for the that guest or the rest. We let them know the property's cleanliness was not good, multiple cobwebs in and outside the home, remnants of rodents, after the "cleaning person" had been there, a problem that should probably be taken care of prior to renting out again. This was not received well, which was disappointing. The price for the cleanliness, ease of check in/communication was too high in our opinion. As stated, this was not written lightly as it could be a great place with a little effort from the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family gathering

The basement part of the house has a big open area that has a queen bed, and a pull out futon. At the time of our booking, that wasn't clearly depicted in photos, but it was explained verbally on the phone. The owners were there to greet us and make sure to explain very thoroughly everything we needed to know. We were called almost daily during our visit. The kitchen is very well-equipped, as well as towels, linens, etc. It was a perfect set up for our group! The lake was weedy, and not suited for swimming from the dock. We did catch some fish from our boat! There is a great public swimming beach about 10 minutes away in Starbuck!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021