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A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a view of a lake at dusk.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a large sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.
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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a floor lamp, and a view of the outdoors through windows.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Lake view

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

Welcome to "The Nest" at Darling Shores!

This Two bedroom, One bathroom cabin is located on beautiful Lake Darling which is part of "The Chain" in Alexandria, MN. Alexandria's Chain of Lakes allows you access to five amazing lakes. With an incredible Lake view, dock, and patio area, this is the perfect spot to sit back and relax for your next vacation.

The cabin features two bedrooms with sleeping arrangements for up to 5 guests, one bath, an indoor dining table that seats four guests, a peninsula sit up bar that seats an additional two guests, a spacious living area, workspace, Reading nook, picnic table, two Schwinn cruiser bikes, and a firepit.

It sleeps five guests across two bedrooms and a hideaway bed. There is a bedroom with a Queen bed, a bedroom with a Full bed and a Hideaway twin rollout.

LIC#766

Additional Amenities Included:

-Wifi

-Smart TV

-Complete equipped kitchen

-Organic/Gourmet Coffee

-Spices

-Cooking Spray

-Shampoo/Conditioner and Body Wash

-Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap

-Beach Towels

-Cruiser Bikes

-Kids snorkel gear

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! Also provided are yard games such as Bean Bag Toss, Yard Yahtzee and Floating Toys!

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

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:

This cabin has one designated parking spots that can accommodate two cars. Each paved spot is labeled in accordance with its cabin number. 'The Nest" is Cabin number one.

Guests boats are welcome to dock 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 a separate bedroom 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
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

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

  • Bicycles

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles

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

637063

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near 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 parking available on site at The Nest at Darling Shores?

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

Is this vacation home adjacent 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.

Is The Nest at Darling Shores good for couples?

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.

Are there hot tubs at The Nest at Darling Shores?

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

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Nest at Darling Shores?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Nest at Darling Shores?

No, there aren't any house at The Nest at Darling Shores that offer a balcony.

The Nest at Darling Shores Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabins amenities were great fishing was good really appreciated them keeping the fish cleaning house would stay there again
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Peaceful

Beautiful area and resort, did a lot of relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brenda T.

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

Taxidermy show

Time of year early April after a snowstorm. In the 30s at night. Drive was shoveled space was nice. It was a good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johnston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pleasant Cabin Stay

Very cute and comfortable cabin. Everything we needed. Did have trouble with the shower draining. Contacted management and they came out and remedied. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Courtney F.

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

Nice weekend getaway

This cabin is nicely updated and furnished. It was the perfect size for a couple or a small family. It was easy to access and close to everything we wanted to do in Alexandria. The only downside was that it is definitely a summer cabin that has been retrofitted with a furnace. It gets cold quickly when the furnace isn't running, and the furnace is very loud in the bedrooms when it does kick on.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janell W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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