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A lake home on a private peninsula located on Schmidt Lake in Buffalo.

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Buffalo, MN
  • Place, Mary Schmidt Crawford Woods Scientific Natural Area
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Target Field
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Target Center
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Buffalo

Within a short walk of Mary Schmidt Crawford Woods Scientific Natural Area, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Washington Lake. This vacation home welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Mary Schmidt Crawford Woods Scientific Natural Area - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Albertville Premium Outlets - 16 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Lake Minnetonka - 37 min drive - 34.5 miles
  • Target Field - 40 min drive - 43.5 miles
  • Target Center - 41 min drive - 43.9 miles

Getting around

  • Elk River Station - 25 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 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.

A lake home on a private peninsula located on Schmidt Lake in Buffalo.

Your cozy getaway awaits at this gorgeous home with an up north cabin feel. A private dock, boat launch, fire pit, 6 kayaks, paddles and life jackets are included with stay. *Boat or jet skis are not included in rental.
Schmidt lake is an environmental conservation lake that offers excellent fishing for any season. Much of the lake is natural shoreline in its native state, something invaluable to the kayaking experience! Highlight of this property is that we have a sister lake home on the neighboring peninsula!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and has a washing machine and an ironing board. The vacation home also includes a hair dryer.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and 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

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Buffalo within a short 9-minute walk of Mary Schmidt Crawford Woods Scientific Natural Area. You'll also find Washington Lake and Prairie View Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at A lake home on a private peninsula located on Schmidt Lake in Buffalo.?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with 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.

Does A lake home on a private peninsula located on Schmidt Lake in Buffalo. 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.

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

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

Does A lake home on a private peninsula located on Schmidt Lake in Buffalo. have connecting rooms available?

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

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud), which is about 28.8 mi away. Another top airport is St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional), which is around 29 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at A lake home on a private peninsula located on Schmidt Lake in Buffalo.?

No, you won't find house with balconies at A lake home on a private peninsula located on Schmidt Lake in Buffalo..

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10/10 Excellent

Aleta M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal getaway spot. The house features excellent amenities, and the included kayaks were a fantastic bonus. It is conveniently close to town for shopping, yet the property itself feels completely peaceful and secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026