10/10 Excellent
Holly S.
18 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick get away!
Holly S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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Charming Lake House on beautiful Lake Independence
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8185.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Maple Plain, MN
- Lake Independence1 min walk
- Lake Minnetonka17 min drive
- Paisley Park30 min drive
- Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Beach Room
1 Queen Bed
Forest Room
1 Single Bunk Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Bathroom
Toilet
Main Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming Lake House on beautiful Lake Independence
Cozy cottage style Lake House perfect for a relaxing weekend. Newly remodeled in 2016, this getaway offers an open kitchen with brand new appliances, a large jacuzzi style bathtub/shower with heated bathroom floor, large master bedroom with spectacular lake views, a hot tub, boat house deck, a "pub" style bar, 85" television, Pacman/Donkey Kong arcade machine and more. The Lake House is adjacent to a lovely city park with swing sets and picnic tables. There is also a boat landing next to the park for those who want to bring their water toys.
Great swimming with a Lillypad water mat, paddleboards and kayak. There is also a nice dock, but please note that it is shared with two other neighbors and is technically on park property, yet accessible from the park staircase adjacent to my yard. Although I rarely see the neighbors when I'm there, once and awhile they might use it to access their boat or the lake. This is one of those neighborhoods where people are friendly, hang out together, enjoy the lake and kids play ball in the streets. It's a lot of fun that way.
Another note about this house. It is not a dedicated VRBO property. That means it will have some of my things - such as clothes in the closet. There will be plenty of space for your own things and it will be as cleaned up and inviting as you should expect. But some people prefer to have their rentals empty, so I just want you to be aware that it will have a lived in feel. I'm doing this as a fun way to share my house. It will include dishes, utensils, plenty of cooking tools, bath towels, beach towels, laundry detergent and probably an extra bottle of beer or two.
My Lake House has been designed for easy living and getting away from it all. It's not a new property - in fact it used to be a bait shop decades ago, so it still has that old house/cabin charm and its own wonderful imperfections. But a great effort has been made to create a cozy, enjoyable getaway where family and friends will enjoy life at the lake, all year 'round.
Only 25 miles from downtown Minneapolis and only 5 minutes from charming downtown Loretto where you will find some great eats and treats.
MAXIMUM GUESTS - 8. MINIMUM AGE - 25 (excluding kids).
Great swimming with a Lillypad water mat, paddleboards and kayak. There is also a nice dock, but please note that it is shared with two other neighbors and is technically on park property, yet accessible from the park staircase adjacent to my yard. Although I rarely see the neighbors when I'm there, once and awhile they might use it to access their boat or the lake. This is one of those neighborhoods where people are friendly, hang out together, enjoy the lake and kids play ball in the streets. It's a lot of fun that way.
Another note about this house. It is not a dedicated VRBO property. That means it will have some of my things - such as clothes in the closet. There will be plenty of space for your own things and it will be as cleaned up and inviting as you should expect. But some people prefer to have their rentals empty, so I just want you to be aware that it will have a lived in feel. I'm doing this as a fun way to share my house. It will include dishes, utensils, plenty of cooking tools, bath towels, beach towels, laundry detergent and probably an extra bottle of beer or two.
My Lake House has been designed for easy living and getting away from it all. It's not a new property - in fact it used to be a bait shop decades ago, so it still has that old house/cabin charm and its own wonderful imperfections. But a great effort has been made to create a cozy, enjoyable getaway where family and friends will enjoy life at the lake, all year 'round.
Only 25 miles from downtown Minneapolis and only 5 minutes from charming downtown Loretto where you will find some great eats and treats.
MAXIMUM GUESTS - 8. MINIMUM AGE - 25 (excluding kids).
Property manager
Michael Vickerman
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Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Maple Plain
Located in Maple Plain, this holiday home is on a lake. Baker National Golf Course and Lakeview Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Ridgedale Center and Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. Noerenberg Memorial Gardens and Big Stone Mini-golf and Sculpture Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Maple Plain, MN
What's nearby
- Lake Independence - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Baker National Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
- Lake Minnetonka - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
- Venetian Indoor Waterpark - 27 min drive - 26.1 km
- Paisley Park - 30 min drive - 34.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 12 min drive
- Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub - 10 min drive
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
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Reviews
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Exceptional
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amol D.
3 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect lake getaway for the family!
Amol D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
29 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommend
Michael P.
8/10 Good
Annalise S.
19 April 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall excellent place to stay!
Annalise S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michelle T.
21 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
COVID get-away
Michelle T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
David M.
17 December 2018
This cabin was spectacular. The views were awesome and the interior of the place was super nice.
David M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 December 2018
Wonderful home for any Occasion
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Christine W.
22 October 2018
Awesome weekend
Christine W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Mark L.
16 October 2018
Perfect get away
Mark L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Margaret S.
1 August 2018
Beautiful home and setting!
Margaret S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Andrew B.
23 July 2018
Beautiful Home
Andrew B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kristin H.
11 June 2018
This house was absolutely perfect for our girls weekend! Sunsets are stunning.
Kristin H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
31 May 2018
Amazing place, with great location, and owner goes above and beyond!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Darin U.
23 May 2018
Wife Birthday Getaway!
Darin U.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Chad W.
15 May 2018
Great location, house and amenities!
Chad W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
16 April 2018
Beautiful Lake View Even In An April Snowstorm
Amy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Diane N.
26 March 2018
Renter
Diane N.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kris B.
25 February 2018
Great house, great view, awesome host!!
Kris B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S., Eden Prairie, MN, USA
19 February 2018
Fun and Charming
Sarah S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
About the host
Hosted by Michael Vickerman
Born and raised in the area, I currently live full time in Los Angeles where I write and produce movies. My parents live in the same neighborhood as this house, my brothers and sisters all live in the area, as well as friends I've know since kindergarten, so I get back and stay as much as I can. This terrific little house rejuvenates my soul and I'm sure it will rejuvenate yours as well.
Why they chose this property
With my parents living just up the street, I had eyed this house through the years as I spent many a fun times at the adjacent park with my son and his cousins, watching them all grow up through the years. When it was available, I quickly snatched it up, then spent a good part of two years renovating it to become the vision of a true lake house that I always knew it could be. I've rented it off and on to friends and family and have decided to make it open to the public. It may sound silly, but there have been so many good times spent here that, quite honestly, I want to keep sharing it with others.
What makes this property unique
The biggest selling point for this house are the views - even in winter. The large bay window in the master bedroom is second only to the same size window downstairs where most of your time will be spent. One unique aspect of this house is that the kitchen is downstairs - which is exactly where you want it to be while entertaining in the backyard. The boat house deck is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the lake views. Overall, this property just has that great feeling that you are in a home, not just a house.
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