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"The Firefly" at Darling Shores

Vacation home in Alexandria with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
TV
Coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Ole Viking Statue
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Latoka
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alexandria

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Big Ole Viking Statue, this vacation home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Runestone Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a coffee maker, and a TV.
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What's nearby

  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Big Ole Viking Statue - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Runestone Museum - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Lake Latoka - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lure Lakebar - ‬6 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.

"The Firefly" at Darling Shores

Welcome to Darling Shores! This unique two bedroom, 3/4 bathroom cabin is located on the fabulous Lake Darling in Alexandria, MN. Lake Darling is notably the most peaceful lake on the Alexandria "Chain of Lakes". Through Lake Darling, you have boating access to several other lakes including Lake Le Homme Dieu and Lake Carlos. The property itself is known for an incredible lake view, dock, and family fun. Darling Shores is the incredible getaway you've been looking for! The cabin has one 3/4 bathroom and two bedrooms: one with a full-size bed and another with two twin-size beds(trundle). The living room can seat 4 people with a loveseat and 2 lounge chairs. There is also a smart TV in the living room with your favorite streaming services! The kitchen is equipped for your cooking needs and has a dining table that can seat 4 as well. Outside, there is a private picnic table and charcoal grill to enjoy some barbecuing! About Lake Darling: The Alexandria Chain of Lakes includes 11 connected lakes, five of these lakes can be easily navigated by channels which includes: Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Carlos, Lake Geneva, Lake Victoria and Lake Darling. The Chain is popularly known for recreation, fishing, and family fun! Guests will have access to the entire grounds of the property, which includes a full play-set for children, a large dock, and a huge balcony! There are also yard games such as Bean Bag Toss, Yard Yahtzee and Floating Toys! In addition, we have a kayak, beach volleyball net, and cruiser bikes for your enjoyment. Additional Amenities: - Provided Coffee -Provided Shampoo & Conditioner You may contact management through the Airbnb messaging app or by our office phone number which is posted in the welcome book! Parking Details: This cabin has one designated parking spot that can accommodate two cars. Each paved spot is labeled in accordance with its cabin number. The "Firefly" is cabin number six. Guests are welcome to dock their boat at the property! Nearby Activities to Enjoy in Alexandria: -Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Public Beaches, Kayaking, Local Marina's, Jet Skiing, Water Skiing, Paddle Boarding, Restaurants on the water, Water Parks, & all Watersport Activities -Golfing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Winery Tours -Shopping, Antiquing, Museums, Health & Beauty Spas Winter Activities: -Sledding, Ice Skating, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling and Ice Fishing
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. The vacation home also includes a coffee maker.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

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

General

  • Unit size: 1 square foot

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 first aid kit
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: 3:00 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 smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

637067

Frequently asked questions

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

This vacation home is located in Alexandria, close to Big Splash Indoor Waterpark, Lake Latoka, and Carlos Creek Winery. You'll also find Kensington Runestone and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is "The Firefly" at Darling Shores a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at "The Firefly" at Darling Shores?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at "The Firefly" at Darling Shores?

No, at "The Firefly" at Darling Shores, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

"The Firefly" at Darling Shores Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zach A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Les N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Expected small but it was really small. Floor was very uneven and slanted. The towel to dry dishes was clean but badly stained. Paid way more than it was worth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

The Green F., Hopkins, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay with small children!

The place was perfect size for me and my two little boys. The communication was awesome! The checking into the cabin was easy! They have a lovely little play area for the kids to play in & the yard game were awesome! Being able to fish on the dock and lay out on the sun was great. Everything was just wonderful at this resort. That is the uptight of staying at every Resort and Less busy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Such a beautiful place to stay! Location was perfect and host provided us with everything you could need! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jean T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Firefly cabin and lake Darling

Love the cabin and lake, only complaint is that is too expensive for what you get... everything was very clean and tidy tho, have stayed before and was great!! wish it was a little cheaper!! $700+ for 2 nights is a bit much.. Would highly recomend it tho!! nothing flashy just cute and fits for us nicely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Firefly

Our stay at Darling Shores was wonderful!! We had stayed there for 20 years and it's amazing to have these cabins available again. The cabins have been updated and the property looks great!! Andrew, the property manager was very responsive and absolutely wonderful to work with! We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelsey B., Somerset

Nice views | Small space | Very early check out.

The view was great and the grounds were fine. The cabin itself was very small though. We were in the "Firefly" cabin which says sleeps 4. I am glad we didn't have a 4th person. I don't know where they would have slept. One double bed in one bedroom and then 2 twins in another room - but one of the twin beds was oddly tucked under the other bed. Definitely not for 4 adults. Maybe one adult and 2 kids? If that. We enjoy cooking and spending time in the cabin itself when we are on vacation but that was pretty hard to achieve given the space. The photos definitely make the place look a lot larger. We were also surprised by the 9AM check out time. I've seen 10AM before at some places, but never 9AM. We felt a tad rushed and really didn't get to spend too much time enjoying morning coffee on the deck because our time was spent cleaning - even though we paid a cleaning fee!! Lastly, we never heard anything from the hosts after we checked in. Not even a thank you for staying. For a 2 night stay that was pretty pricey for what we got, I guess I was expecting a little more. Unimpressed and will not be back unfortunately... They had other cabins on premise, so I cannot say to those ones - this was just the "Firefly".
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024