Purple Hawk Country Club - 24 min drive - 11.1 miles
North Folk Winery - 26 min drive - 11.5 miles
Braham City Hall - 32 min drive - 14.5 miles
Snake River - 42 min drive - 24.9 miles
Grand Casino Hinckley - 53 min drive - 40.0 miles
Restaurants
Rush City Bakery - 18 min drive
Grant House Hotel & Eatery - 18 min drive
Brass Rail - 19 min drive
Rush City Tavern - 18 min drive
The Grumpy Minnow - 13 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.
Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends
Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun & create memories with loved ones. Or for those that just want to get away for the weekend to relax.
Beautiful views on this lakeshore with the combined 3,000 acre East & West Rush Lake. Two restaurants on the lake within a short driving distance from the home.
About an hour drive north of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
(Unfortunately the City/County does not allow events or small weddings on our residential property) *NO PARTIES OR EVENTS (you will be asked to leave) *STRICT CITY NOISE ORDINANCE 10:00PM - 8:00PM *NO STREET PARKING - Max 5 - 6 Cars in Driveway *The Lakehome is on a lake so expect bugs & nats during hot seasons. *The Dock is removed between early October to mid-May.
Large back yard with adequate parking. Entertainment Room has pool table with several TV's facing the lake. Double-doors can expand into the 2-car attached garage for more entertainment space.
Bright open spaces with tall ceilings throughout with views of the lake.
Chef's Kitchen with gas cooktop, ovens, food warmer, pot-filler, 2 fridges & a kitchen island. Clean 2 full bathrooms upstairs & 2 half baths downstairs for guests. Full Laundry, in-floor heating, & Wi-Fi just to name a few.
Please note 2 of the bedrooms are located above the detached garage with no bathrooms.
*The Lakehome is on a lake so expect bugs & nats during hot seasons. *The Dock is removed between early October to mid-May
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Boat
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 4,430 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
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: 25
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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: 25
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.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Long-term renters welcome.
Frequently asked questions
What can I see around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Rush City, close to Goose Lake, Braham City Hall, and Nessel Wildlife Management Area.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home next 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 Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends a good place to stay for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Does Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends have a hot tub?
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.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies at Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends?
Yes, every accommodation at Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends comes with a balcony.
Exceptional Getaway for Family & Friends Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Whitney B.
Jul 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We really enjoyed our stay! They place is beautiful and had plenty of room for the guests! The owners were great at communication and check in was a piece of cake!
Whitney B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Kelli B.
Jul 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family time
The stay was very good! Lots of space at the home, only outdoor parking available, and no use of the garage.Everyone in our family had space to sleep, stiff (new) mattresses. We loved the pool and got lots of use of that during a hot June weekend. The kitchen was nice, well stocked, just could have used a few more hand towels and washcloths.Quiet neighborhood. Would stay again.
Kelli B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dawn T., Denmark Township
Jul 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great property on a great lake. Caught enough sunnies from the dock for multiple meals, which was the highlight of the trip! First time renting a lake house with a pool and wish this could be the new standard! Property manager was easy to work with for questions during our stay.
Dawn T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff P.
Aug 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Property was great. Well maintained spacious home. Family enjoyed the lake, boating, jet skiing fishing and bonus relaxing by the pool.
Owners and managers were very accommodating and communication was fantastic.
Highly recommend.
Jeff P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Maddie S.
Jul 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette Weekend
This was a perfect house for our bachelorette weekend with 20 girls!! The house is huge and there was plenty of room for everyone! The house could use a little TLC on the outside with maintenance! The pool is also very small but worked well for our group.
Maddie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Martin W.
Jul 20, 2023
Fun stay
Good
Martin W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Dillon K.
Jul 20, 2023
Big Place for Gatherings
Overall very nice place that can host a variety of gatherings. Few areas weren’t the cleanest but the main areas such as the kitchen, bed, bathroom were so that was pleasant to see. Would recommend this.
Dillon K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Conner P.
Jul 10, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very disappointing
The house was not cleaned before our stay, we showed up and spent the next several hours running laundry, sweeping, and wiping everything down so we could even enjoy our time there. The hot tub shown in several of the listing pictures did not work, with zero mention of this beforehand. For such an expensive rental you would expect things to be taken care of, but consistent small issues like a toilet chain constantly falling off and broken screen doors all over the house. If you are looking to spend this much money, look elsewhere.