This vacation home is located within a 15-minute drive of Fairview Hospital and Fairview Northland Hospital. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
Albertville Premium Outlets - 37 min drive - 28.1 miles
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge - 38 min drive - 15.5 miles
Blue Hill Trail - 38 min drive - 15.5 miles
Getting around
Elk River Station - 25 min drive
St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Ridgewood Bay Resort - 6 min drive
Casey's General Store - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Subway - 12 min drive
Caribou Coffee - 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.
Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly!
New! Welcome to the new Lakeside Retreat! Our home is located on Little Elk Lake, just 50 minutes from Minneapolis. Experience all this home has to offer, including sunset views, a large open kitchen, lake toys, bon fire pit, 4 bedrooms, 7+ beds! There is room for the whole family to relax, unwind and enjoy! Fish, swim, boat and play. We can't wait to host you! Elk Lake also offers the lake front bar/restaurant Ridgewood Bay. Inside: 4 bedrooms 3 queen beds, 1 full bed, 2 twin bed (bunk beds) 1 queen sofa bed pack and play portable crib Upstairs bathroom with step in shower Downstairs bathroom with full tub/shower Large open kitchen to cook all your favorite meals Wifi, TVs, 2 fireplaces Beautiful lake views Keyless entry for self check in
Outside: Lake front Dock Paddle boards Swim toys Yard games Bon fire pit Gas grill Deck Ample flat yard space
Elk Lake: 15 ft deep recreational public lake 362 acres Ridgewood Bay bar/restaurant located on the North end of the lake
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. 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. Housekeeping is available on request.
Property manager
Shae Marie Koscielniak
Languages
English
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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
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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 welcomes pets
Dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Service animals exempt from fees
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: 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 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.
Frequently asked questions
What can I see near this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Zimmerman, close to Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and Young Park.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
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 Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! a good place to stay for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.
Are there hot tubs at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ?
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?
Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional), which is about 21.9 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ?
Yes, every accommodation at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! comes with a deck with some featuring lake views.
Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Doug B.
Feb 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great group vacation!
We stayed in this home with a handful of friends while visiting town for a snowmobile race and everything went well. Neat private location just off the beaten path, home was clean and well cared for!
Doug B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Calyn L.
Dec 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Christmas
The home was beautiful and very clean. Great views of the lake. We stayed for family Christmas and there was plenty of room for everyone, we had 8 adults a teenager and 3 kids 6 and under. Property owner was great to work with and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend.
Calyn L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin H.
Nov 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Successful Mom’s Weekend
We had an absolute blast at our annual mom’s weekend. We loved the property the minute we walked in and were able to do all of our favorite things: cook, do puzzles (thanks for providing!), have a fire and watch movies on the couch.
We will be returning next year!
Caitlin H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dawn K.
Sep 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
As described
This house was perfect for our family stay. It was very cute, cozy and clean and the host was very responsive and helpful.
Dawn K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Liz Z.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin
Beautiful cabin with a great yard, gorgeous lake view, and large open spaces for family to be together. Tons of amenities and activities to use while there too! The host was great as well.
Liz Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rod K.
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Rod K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dave G.
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our 4-day stay
We had a family gathering and enjoyed our 4-day stay! The VRBO definition and pictures of this property are a good representation of how homey and comfortable the home is. There are different areas for reading, games, just hanging out or anything else you may want to do. There is not a place to swim, but we knew this ahead of time and brought a small pool for the kiddos. The adults took advantage of the paddle boards.
The host was responsive and answered our questions. There were some very nice touches and surprises left by the host for us to enjoy. Almost anything you could need was there. I would definitely recommend this property. It worked out that it was close to the Twin Cities area where we were all from. Those that couldn't stay the entire time had just a short distance to travel.
Dave G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Barbara R.
Aug 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
House was wonderful!
The pictures were accurate. The house was great! The lake was weedy and green but we made the most of it and went out far enough to have less weeds. The grill was being a little cranky but we were able to get it going for each meal. Shea was very responsive when notified.