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Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Escape to a serene lakefront retreat at this beautiful Lake House, nestled on 1 acre of wooded property near Zimmerman, MN. Unwind with family and friends in the updated kitchen or enjoy coffee on the patio as sunrises unfold. The expansive loft features a wet bar for kids to play while adults relax by the lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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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.

Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities!

Beautiful Lake House within an hour’s drive of the Twin Cities

This peaceful lake home is located only 1 hour out of the Twin Cities! Situated on west side of Little Elk Lake (near Zimmerman, MN) and sits on a 1 acre wooded property with a breathtaking, southeast facing, view of the lake front perfect for spectacular sunrises. A dock for you to fish from and secure your boat or perhaps jet skis.

Recently, the house was beautifully updated with a stunning kitchen to include a wine cooler. Outfitted with new furniture. It’s just simply stated, a perfect place to relax with family and friends, enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning on the patio or perhaps enjoy a glass of wine in the evening as the sun sets. Sleeps up to 16 guests. 1-King bed, 2-Queen beds, 1-Full futon sofa. 4- pull out queen sleeper sofas, and 1- pull out twin sleeper sofa. To top it off, It’s expansive 21’x30’ loft outfitted with a wet bar and under-counter refrigerator is a great place for kids and grandkids to get away and spend time as the adults relax on the lake front.

This year-around conveniently located lake get-away is an amazing way to spend time on a lake in the summer fishing and boating, enjoying spectacular fall colors, and in the winter ice fishing and snowmobiling. Extremely convenient access to the boat launch area in the summer and the Minnesota snowmobile trail system in the winter.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,580 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Amazing Lake House Beautiful Fall Colors!
Winter Lake House Get Away Snowmobiling Fishing Gem
Beautiful Summer Get Away Only One Hour From the Twin Cities!
Beautiful Lake House Within an Hours Drive of the Twin Cities

About the neighborhood

Map
MN, Zimmerman

What's nearby

  • Fairview Northland Hospital - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
  • M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Fairview Hospital - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Young Park - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Wild Woods Water Park - 29 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Elk River Station - 28 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ridgewood Bay Resort - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪ZBG's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities! located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fairview Northland Hospital, Fairview Hospital, and M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center. Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and William H. Houlton Conservation Area are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Beautiful Get Away for any season only ONE Hour from the Twin Cities! Reviews

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Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was so peaceful and very spacious! Renters were amazing and had clear communication! Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAC S.

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

Great stay

My groups stay was great. Joan was a great host who help keeps communicating with me througout out stay. Would reccomend others to reserve thier stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Family Fun!

Great weekend! Great house! We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Beautiful home, responsive host!

Beautiful place, Joanne was awesome and super responsive. Great location for a get together.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie S.

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

Family getaway

Beautiful lake place to gather with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful property for an extended stay with family. To easy check-in the property had things for all ages. Kitchen great size for several to be in at once. Nice space on main level to lounge and see the lake. The upstairs theater was a plus for family movie night. Enjoyed lake swimming, trampoline and the shallow water for littles. Fishing was good. We can’t wait to return next year!
Lounging in the water
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenan B.

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

Very good

We liked the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Great Family Vacation

This cabin was amazing. From booking, checking in, staying and checking out was very easy. The house was amazing. The big room with the “movie theater”, as the kids put it, was a hit. The yard was great. The dock and trampoline were a hit for swimming and fishing. Thanks for sharing your space with us to create memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

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

Best vacation ever

Was so excited when I found this property. It looks like the ideal location. Perfect house perfect Lake. And it blew my expectations away. It’s even better than the pictures and we had the most comfortable relaxing day. There were eight adults and we had more than enough space but plenty of space to gather and be together. Love that Mall of America is only an hour away and that a downtown area to get coffee and food was 10 minutes away. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calli W.

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

Annual family trip!

We had another amazing week at the lake house! We have decided to make this an annual family vacation. The home is lovely, clean, and has everything we could ever need! The lake is amazing as well as the dock. It is so easy for our littles to use the stairs and play in the shallow area. The home owners are accommodating and kind. We had the absolute best time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna V.

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

Great lake house

Awesome place to stay with lots of room and things to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V.

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

Great place to stay.

Had a great time at the cabin. People really liked the projector TV.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calista D.

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

Beautiful property

My friends and family had the best stay here. Beautiful house and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Perfect gathering place

Our stay was amazing, and the house set up was perfect for our girls weekend. There were basic essentials, plenty of bedding and supplies and the location was fantastic. Everything we needed to have a memorable weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Beautiful !

We had an awesome vacation at this beautiful home. Our grandkids spent all day fishing and swimming, hard to get them ouut of the water. We had lots of laughs, lots of fun and made great memories. The home was clean and fit our needs. Joan was very quick to respond to any questions. I would recommend to stay at this property..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Leadership Retreat

Our college ministry took a weekend away for our leadership retreat and had a wonderful time. The house was clean and spacious. The views of the lake were amazing. We definitely would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

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

Beautiful location

A couple of friends and I went for a weekend getaway. Beautiful location. We had a little problem with hot water--the property manager took care of it quickly. The lake is beautiful with lots of bird sightings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Y.

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

Great Family Place

Great accommodations with great responses from owner. Property was clean and well stocked. Great views and fishing was good too!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista K.

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

Great stay

We have stayed here each year for three years. The owner is great to work with, and the house is perfect for our family stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lukas H.

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

Great Lake place.

Enjoyed our stay. Place was clean and worked perfectly for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

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

Great family vacation

Beautiful property, kid ages from 5-14 all had a great time. We had one request from the host and they responded quickly to help us with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a family reunion of 14 of us from Colorado, Oregon, Wisconsin and Minnesota and we had a great time at this beautiful place. The gourmet kitchen was a huge blessing as we ate all our meals at home during our stay and it allowed several of us to work together preparing the meals.We also loved fishing from the dock and using the canoe and kayaks provided. The kids were thrilled to catch a variety of fish. One of my sons also brought along his boat and it was so convenient to have his boat docked there and easy to access during our stay.We made a special request for something needed and Joan went out of her way to quickly fulfill it for us.I highly recommend this great place if you are looking to make lifelong family memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JC V.

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

Loved the stay

10/10 I love the loft.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

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

Girls Weekend

Loved the property! Great location, house and the outside spaces were fantastic. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne R.

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

Great space!

Huge well-stocked kitchen, lots of options for outdoor activities, and plenty of places to sleep. Wonderful location. Host is super helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024