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A spacious room with a foosball table, a glass coffee table, and a red sofa.
A dining area with a long wooden table, cushioned chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A lakeside property with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees and a house with multiple levels.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a rug.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Lake Ida
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alexandria

This vacation home places you next to Lake Ida and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Carlos Creek Winery. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Ida - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Lake Latoka - 18 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Lake Mary - 22 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Eagles 3063 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Common Ground Coffee House - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lake Ida—-great swimming!

Now available for weekend wedding stays! Lake cabin located on Lake Ida! Spacious home comfortably sleeps 13 with 4 bedrooms-two on each level with a full bath on each level plus a half bath on main floor. You can access the wrap around deck right from the kitchen, living room or sunroom. The lower level walkout has 2 bedrooms, large family room, a full bath, as well as a laundry room with laundry sink and an additional refrigerator. The large patio has an outdoor dining space and a gas grill.

Central heat and air, and the garage stall has storage for your gear. The large yard, almost 3/4 of an acre is a great space for the kids to play or for yard games.

Our lake cabin is a comfortable retreat for single or multi generational families, and the amenities can't be beat! Enjoy sunsets from the lower level patio or the second floor deck.

Prime lakeshore with level lot and sand bottom with your own private accessible dock provides a fun and relaxing vacation, whether it's swimming, boating or fishing. Lake Ida is one of the cleanest lakes in the Alexandria area. A water slide, raft, SUP and kayaks are provided. As a bonus, we provide a lift that can hold a boat or pontoon!

This home has the country feel but is located minutes from the many attractions located around Alexandria. Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting and live events at Carlos Creek Winery, 22 Northmen Brewing Co, and the Sizzle food truck, which are located a little over a mile away. If you are attending an event at Gathered Oaks, we are located within two miles. Other attractions nearby are the Central Lakes Bike Trail, Casey's Amusement Park, as well as many great dining options. Rain or shine, you can enjoy days of exploring all the consignment shops and unique stores in downtown Alexandria. License #2027
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Great amenities for children

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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Lakefront Home With Great Swimming

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Alexandria, just steps from Lake Ida. You'll also find Carlos Creek Winery and Lake Carlos within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Lake Ida—-great swimming!?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Lake Ida—-great swimming!?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a fireplace, a fireplace in some house, as well as a beach.

Does Lake Ida—-great swimming! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Lake Ida—-great swimming! have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Lake Ida—-great swimming!?

Yes, every house at Lake Ida—-great swimming! comes with a patio and some offer lake views.

Lake Ida—-great swimming! Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so nice. Very comfortable. Rummy. Beautiful view of the lake. Well equipped. Very clean. Owner was so nice, she made us feel so welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful place to stay!

This was a great place to stay with my friends! We took advantage of the sandy beach and waist deep water! It’s a great place to have people to relax or hangout on the lake. I would highly recommend it to my friends and family!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a family getaway

We had a great stay with family, a few minor communication issues but nothing serious. One of the pictures shows a bunch of life jackets but I would suggest bringing your own. Overall we had a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun family vacation.

Our three generations had a very relaxing fun week. Our hosts were very friendly & helpful to several requests. The weather was great for our water sports. Our first time on Lake Ida and we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering

This was a great property for our family to gather for a nearby wedding. The location was just right, and the lakeside setting is beautiful. The house was quiet, comfortable and well-kept, and the owners were friendly and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
This property had a wonderful location. You can walk out super far and it’s shallow, super nice for the kids. It’s sandy by the house, actually very rocky, but once you get further out it’s really soft sand. We hung out most days out there. It’s about 10 minutes to downtown Alexandria so that’s super convenient. But a big downfall is that the owners live next door so you feel like you’re being watched the whole time. When we showed up there was no lawn chairs or paddle board so we had to message to get them. Any issue we had, she fixed them, but it was odd we had to ask for things that were in the photos. All in all, we had an awesome weekend. Just seems like there’s some stuff that can be fixed/updated to make for a better VRBO!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place

We were the first ones to stay at this house. Overall not bad. They have a few minor things to iron out, some fixing up to do on the house. Slept 9 adults and 3 kids no problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Nice property, good housr space but needs a lot of work

Arrived to a dirty house, could not put food in refrigerator until we cleaned. There were no drapes on the downstairs sleeping area and the steps to the downstairs had no gate so tough with little kids. No dishwasher which was on us, did not read thoroughly but no real dish drying towels provided for a big house. Owners live next door which was fine but kids said they felt like someone was always watching them play. The yard was great but the outside deck looks ready to rot they in places. Boat lift was not out far enough in lake and was painful to use for the week. If this property got some tlc it would be amazing but at the high price we paid, it was not.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Labor Day Weekend Stay

Property was very nice and as advertised. Clean up prior to our arrival could have been a bit better as one of the beds had used sheets and there were several other minor items needing cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful environment & great lake

We loved our stay. Kid friendly lake access with shallow shore and clear water. The sunset is beautiful to watch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay at the lake.

Relatively easy, my first time doing this. Friendly and responsive to me e-mails/texts. Good fishing on a nice lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation Alexandria

Overall we were very satisfied. However, the dock and boat lift situation was less than desirable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
Stayed 31 nights in May 2024

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