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The Lookout at Darling Shores

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A wooden dock with tables and chairs overlooking a calm lake, connected to a boat dock with a small boat and a jet ski.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden countertop.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a round coffee table, and a comfortable armchair.
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A lakeside property with docks, a small bridge, and houses in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Lake Darling
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Cowdry
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alexandria

This vacation home places you next to Lake Darling and within a 15-minute walk of Lake Cowdry. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a dining area, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Darling - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Cowdry - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Latoka - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 8 min drive - 6.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eagles 3063 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬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 Lookout at Darling Shores

Welcome to The Lookout at Darling Shores!

This three bedroom, two bathroom cabin is located on the beautiful Lake Darling in Alexandria, MN. With an incredible Lake view, dock, and patio area, it is the perfect spot for your next vacation.

The cabin features three bedrooms with sleeping arrangements for up to seven guests, two bathrooms with one shower, an indoor dining table with seating for 6-7 guests, an outdoor dining table + Weber grill on the deck, and a firepit with lawn chairs.

Please note that the property can accommodate seven guests but would be most comfortable with six.

Inside the cabin you will find board games, a Super Nintendo, a Bluetooth speaker, and high speed internet!

Additional Amenities Included:

-Coffee, Tea, spices, oils

-Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash

-Laundry Detergent, dish soap

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!

Shared amenities on the property include a full playset for children, a large dock, and a huge balcony! Also provided are yard games such as corn hole!

You may contact management through the messaging app or by our office phone number which is posted in the welcome book!

LIC#766

Darling Shores is a lakefront property featuring six short-term rentals. The shared space includes a full swing set, large balcony, a shared dock and more.

Parking Details:

Each cabin has one designated parking spot, please contact management for additional parking needs.

Guests boats are welcome to dock at the property!

Nearby Activities to Enjoy in Alexandria:

-Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Kayaking, Local Marina's, Jet Skiing, Water Skiing, Paddle Boarding, 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 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

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
  • First aid kit

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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

637064

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Alexandria, just steps from Lake Darling. You'll also find Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark within a short drive.

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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Lookout at Darling Shores?

With a stay at this lakeside vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each house plus a lake view and a kitchen in some.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

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.

Does The Lookout at Darling Shores have connecting rooms available?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Lookout at Darling Shores?

No, you won't find house with balconies at The Lookout at Darling Shores.

The Lookout at Darling Shores Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay. The location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sister's Weekend

Thank you for a great stay. It was perfect for our Sister's Getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside Retreat

Cabin exceeded our expectations. We loved the cabin decor!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable, clean cabin

This cabin was perfect for our girls weekend. Slept 6 adults comfortably. The view was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house on the lake

Great property! I had a girls weekend for my 30th birthday and it was the perfect little house!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal place!

This place was amazing. It had everything you needed and more. We will definitely be back the next time we are in the area. It exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Alexandria great shopping. Restaurants had great food. We plan on coming back. We would recommend this to other people. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful little cabin on the lake!

We had a great stay. The cabin was just as described. Parking was a little tricky just because the spot numbers aren't in the order you'd expect but we found our spot just fine. Overall a great rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved the place!

The place was so clean, great decor, comfy beds, extra pillows and blankets, we appreciated the extras you provided like k-cups, condiments, shampoo, games, deck outdoor furniture to enjoy and the view was incredible!!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Property was exactly as listing, lots of extras like grill, games, kayaks, bikes, etc. Super easy access to lake and other near by lakes. No issues with anything at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time on the lake

What a beautiful cottage for a family gathering on Lake Darling. The cottage offered a great view of the lake and had all we needed both inside and outside to provide a week of fun and relaxation. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Had a nice winter stay. We have family nearby and needed a place for our 5 to sleep. I imagine it’s amazing in the summer, but worked great for the winter too. Furnace nice and warm, snow was cleared well. If you’re there in the winter, I recommend slippers or thick socks — but otherwise it has everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Small shower

We had 4 adults & 2 kids. With 6 people we were very cozy so it was good the kids had their own room with TV. Great view & location. Only downside is the shower is extremely small but we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute property that has everything you need to feel right at home. We bought a lot of items before we made it to the property as we were staying for 9 nights over Thanksgiving and figured we would need to get a lot of things to get us through the long week. We definitely should’ve checked out the property first as we did not need nearly the items we thought we would. Would love to stay again in the summer as the place is so peaceful with a beautiful view of the lake. Definitely recommend and would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing tournament

The house was awesome! Super clean and what a beautiful setting! We got a little hung up with parking of our 2 trucks and trailers and the neighboring residents all volunteered to move their trucks and cars to accommodate us.............was amazing of them!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The only issue we had was management failed to send us the instructions which included the code to open door and the complete address. I had to call and wait quite a while to get it all sorted out. We loved the property and it was very convenient to Alexandria.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024