This vacation home places you next to Lake Pepin and within a 5-minute walk of Gold Star Mothers Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
The Whistle Stop - 8 min drive
Dairy Queen - 3 min walk
Chickadee Cottage Cafe - 7 min walk
VFW Lake City Post 8729 - 10 min walk
Port 104 Restaurant, Lounge & Bowling - 11 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Spacious Home In Lake City, MN With "Dramatic Views" Of Lake Pepin!
"Dramatic Views" is a nautical retreat in Lake City, MN with dramatic views of Lake Pepin. The main floor has a large living room with a wonderful bay window and window seat that offers amazing views of Lake Pepin, sail boats and paddle boats, eagles and the bluffs of Wisconsin. There is a queen leather sofa bed and lots of additional seating, plus a large flat screen TV and an electric fireplace. The living room can be closed off by the drift wood sliding barn door to convert the living room into a fifth bedroom. The large dining room is furnished with a custom made farmhouse table that easily seats 12. There is also a first floor bedroom with a comfortable king sized bed, along with a large tiled bathroom with an over-sized step in shower on the main floor.
The remodeled kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a unique Café space off of the kitchen with a pass thru counter between the Café and the kitchen. The Café features a counter height gathering table that seats 4. It's the perfect space for that morning cup of coffee for the early risers of the group, dining, games, cocktails, and of course, just hanging out. A large laundry room/pantry is just off of the kitchen and has great additional storage for all those vacation goodies that everyone brings.
Off of the Café towards the rear of the home is a second large living space or "family room" that features another flat screen TV, lots of seating and a beamed ceiling. The family room also has a dramatic view of Lake Pepin with a second wonderful bay window and window seat. Just off of the family room is a three season porch and off the other side of the family room is an attached garage.
Outside you'll find lots of outdoor seating, two fire pits, a weber gas grill and a patio table with umbrella. This arrangement offers the perfect outdoor setting to relax, relive the fun day and to enjoy family, friends and the dramatic view of Lake Pepin all over again!
The second floor has three additional nautical bedrooms. The first bedroom has a queen size bed, a flat screen TV and dramatic views of Lake Pepin and the beautiful bluffs across the lake. The second bedroom is a charming room with two twin beds tucked into their respective alcoves. The third bedroom or the "Crew Quarters" is a large room with a queen bed, two twin beds, a flat screen TV and a seating area. The upstairs also has a full bathroom with a tub/shower.
All linens are provided and the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you might need. We know that you will find this home spacious, comfortable and the perfect venue to bring family and friends together!
The entire house and yard are available to you and your family during your stay! The driveway can accommodate 5 vehicles and there is ample parking on the side street.
Even though this looks like a new listing, "Dramatic Views" is an existing 5 star vacation rental through VRBO since 2014 and we are experienced hosts. We owned The Meier Inn, a 5 star Bed and Breakfast in Wisconsin for many years. Come and experience Lake City and see how beautiful the widest part of the Mississippi and the bluffs surrounding the area really are!!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the city center
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycles
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 3,400 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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: 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
What can I see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Lake City, just steps from Lake Pepin and Gold Star Mothers Park, and within a short walk of McCahill Ball Field. You'll also find Reads Landing and Lake City City Hall less than a mile away.
Will I be able to park at Spacious Home In Lake City, MN With "Dramatic Views" Of Lake Pepin!?
Yes, there is a garage.
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.
Is Spacious Home In Lake City, MN With "Dramatic Views" Of Lake Pepin! good for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace and a smart TV in each house, and some feature beach view.
Are there hot tubs at Spacious Home In Lake City, MN With "Dramatic Views" Of Lake Pepin!?
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.
Are there connecting rooms at Spacious Home In Lake City, MN With "Dramatic Views" Of Lake Pepin!?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Spacious Home In Lake City, MN With "Dramatic Views" Of Lake Pepin!?
Yes, every house at Spacious Home In Lake City, MN With "Dramatic Views" Of Lake Pepin! comes with a patio and some offer beach views.
Spacious Home In Lake City, MN With "Dramatic Views" Of Lake Pepin! Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 151 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kelly W.
Feb 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great! Fully stocked, with anything you would need, or want! Very clean! The hosts were great; they responded to our question in a short amount of time! We would definitely go back!
Kelly W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Robin S.
Oct 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home. Very clean and spacious! Well equipped kitchen. Great dinning room table for meals and games! Wonderful place to stay!!
Robin S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Merita S.
Oct 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful time our family had at this lovely home in Lake City! The hosts thought of everything to make our stay extra special! The whole home was immaculate and comfortable. Everything was labeled so we could quickly locate anything we needed. The kitchen was well-supplied with everything we needed for cooking. We loved all the gathering niches and had all the space we needed for visiting and for playing cards/games. The little girls liked playing in the porch area and outside on the large lawn. There were cute dishes for the kids to use and also little chairs in the porch they loved playing with. Everything was well-maintained and easy to use. We loved the gorgeous lake views and the accessibility to the lake walking paths and to the lake playground. We also were able to easily drive to the events on the Wisconsin side of the river that we had planned to attend in Maiden Rock, Pepin and Alma. This home is truly one of the best VRBO homes we have ever stayed at and we hope to return here again in the future!! Thank you for all you did to make our family vacation so delightful!!
Merita S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Romelle D.
Sep 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was the best I’ve never seen a Vrbo so clean, fresh and inviting. There were 10 ladies ,85 yrs old and we loved the whole house. It was well stocked and decorated so well. Thank you.
Romelle D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marcia S.
Aug 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very impressed with the cleanliness of the home. It fit our needs perfectly!
Marcia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jen N.
Aug 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property and hosts! Well maintained and very comfortable. We love staying here!
Jen N.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Arnie J.
Aug 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing home with a beautiful view
The home was immaculate and just as described. Myself and my adult children were in Lake City attending a funeral for a family friend. The home gave us all time and space to remember a life well lived and to adsorb our loss. This is one VRBO that I look forward to retuning to in happier times. The communication with our host was so helpful I highly recommend this VRBO to all feel certain you will not be disappointed.
Arnie J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brad M.
Aug 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Dramatic Views
All good. Hosts were very communicative. House is awesome, very easy and enjoyable stay.Will definitely stay again if calendar and availability matchup in the future.
Brad M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle E.
Jul 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing property with great views and walking paths along the water. Communication was great and there were no surprises. The owners definitely put a lot of effort into making this a worry free vacation- they had 6 bikes ready to ride, several areas outside to enjoy the views, several outside games for us to play and several seating areas to enjoy our family. They thought of all the details like special baskets for each person to put their toiletries in on beautifully decorated shelves outside both bathrooms and much more. Definitely would recommend!
Michelle E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peggy W.
Jun 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Better than advertised!!!
This home was one of the nicest vacation homes I’ve rented!! The amenities were creative and top notch!! Very spacious with multiple areas to fit groups! The views and location were spectacular! Clean and well maintained. So comfortable. Our group loved this home! Hosts very accommodating and friendly. Would give even more stars if I could!
Peggy W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chad S.
May 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Golf Trip to Lake City
This house was perfect. After a long day at the course (The Jewel) is was so nice to come back and relax enjoy the views and get ready for another day of golf. It was so clean and plenty of room for 7 guys. Some of us even took the bikes for a ride into town. Thank again 5 stars.
Chad S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gail L.
Oct 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway Weekend
This is a beautiful home and perfect for our high school friend's getaway weekend. The location right across from the lake gave wonderful views of the lake, sunrises and the changing trees. It is on the main highway through town but inside we didn't hear that much traffic. It was an easy in and out without having to remember which streets to go down - for 66-year-olds that was nice!
We loved the different sitting areas throughout the house. We decided not to try the bikes that were parked in the garage but that would have been a fun activity. The communication with the host was easy and all went smoothly with no issues arising. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Lake City and surrounding area.
Gail L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joyce S.
Sep 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Dramatic Views in Lake City
This VRBO is one f the nicest VRBO places that I have ever stayed. It was so clean and they had excellent notes all over telling us how things worked and they had literature about the restaurants and activities in the area. The view was amazing. We were made to feel so welcome. We were a group of college friends who go to a different VRBO every year and we all felt the same. The location was perfect - right across from Lake Pepin and a lot of walking trails. We also were in walking distance from restaurants and downtown. I would recommend it for adults or families with children.
Joyce S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margaret R.
Sep 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful home with amazing thought put into it
We have rented through VRBO quite often and this house was a wonderful option for us. The house had wonderful appointments and a big pet peave of mine was addressed admirably. I dislink not having enough hooks in the bathroom or the bedrooms to hang wet towels. This house was very well thought-out with numbered hooks and baskets for bathroom use. It was a fantastic idea. the house was surprisingly spacious and the hosts were extremely attentive. I would strongly recommend renting.
Margaret R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
James R.
Aug 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies pilgrimage
It was wonderful!
Clean and had everything. The views were spectacular. Nice area.
Restaurants close to the house.
Steps were the only problem for us older halls.
James R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling Weekend
The house was fabulous. So charming and comfortable. The location was unbeatable; looking over beautiful Lake Pepin in Lake City MN. Lots to do in the area. I highly recommend this VRBO! 10 out of 10!
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kent K.
Jul 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lover place
The property was great. Clean. Plenty of room and places to sleep. We enjoyed our stay and as titled the views were dramatic…esp when a major storm blew through during the day and then late at night. Awesome to watch nature’s power and fury. The only item of note that was an issue, was that the upstairs toilet was too low
Kent K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Duane W.
Jul 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake City, MN “Water Ski Capital”
We had an excellent stay.
Duane W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patti T.
May 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean
I think this is the cleanest VRBO we have stayed in. Attention to detail with lots of amenities.
Patti T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristen G.
May 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get away along the Mississippi /Lake Pepin
This was a perfect property for us and our family.
This trip was planned as a gift to my 80+ year old parents, especially dad, so we could go to the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, 20 min down the road. Lake City is centrally located and about 20 minutes from the 2 bridges that cross the Mississippi, which made exploring surrounding areas easy.
This house was exactly what we had hoped for and more. Lots of space, yet cozy as well; awesome views of Lake Pepin; charming and thoughtfully layed out; great 1sr floor bath and bedroom for my aging parents who needed a first floor room and bathroom;
We were only a party of 6, 2 of which were teens who loved having their own bedrooms and privacy. However the property truly does hold 12, and is set up to hold twelve people in comfort, rather than as an afterthought.
We have stayed in many VRBOs and this at the top of our list. Lots of small details included labeled light switches, for all the different light fixtures around the house, extra folding tables for outside cookouts or puzzle building (which we enjoyed on the many rainy days we had), fans in several rooms to offset occasional road noise, fully stocked kitchen and baths, high quality furnishings, and comfortable couches. So many rental homes have cheaper furniture in them, but that is not the case here.
The hosts were wonderdul and always accessible via text for any questions - very helpful. I would stay here again!
Kristen G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheryl P.
Dec 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday Time
We have been gathering at thanksgiving for many years and Dramatic Views was a wonderful place to cook our complete dinner. This kitchen is very well stocked and the table was able to fit all of us and food. We also used the table for many rounds of games. Even at the end of November we enjoyed getting out and exploring the area. We have stayed there before and will consider it again.
Sheryl P.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lois C.
Oct 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fall getaway
Great place. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Lois C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dawn T., Dorchester IA
Oct 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time by the Lake
A beautiful, spacious, comfortable place to stay. We spent a long weekend here with our daughters, their significant others and our young grandson. The location was perfect and the views of the lake so beautiful and relaxing.Our hosts provided everything we could possibly need both inside and out. They literally thought of everything! We had a lovely time and are looking forward to a return visit.
Dawn T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pamm M.
Oct 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake City stay on Lake Pepin
This home was just perfect for the 7 cousins who get together annually. It was clean, spacious and so comfortable. The home was decorated in a nautical theme that was done so well! The lake view was amazing! The sunrise photo I took was just spectacular. We didn’t use the bikes but the river walk through Lake City was great. We ended our stay with a campfire. We all loved this home. We got to meet the hosts to tell them what fun we all had!! So nice!!
Pamm M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shelley N.
Sep 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer family get away
It is a beautiful property with a great view of the Lake and walking paths. Large enough to accommodate 9 people between the ages of 4 and 80.