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Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
View of bunkhouse and main house
Stairs down from entry/bunkhouse to main house
Partial patio area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 874.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rochester, MN
  • King's Marina
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Mayo Clinic
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Room

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester

Lake Zumbro... a little piece of heaven not far from Rochester where you can relax and create memories that last a lifetime!

Our vacation rental on Lake Zumbro will offer you a spectacular view of the lake in any season. Fenced in yard, landscaped steps, and beautiful gardens will lead you to our 2 bedroom cottage with a covered porch, outside dining area, and outside bar area.

The cottage is quaint, cozy, and has many comforts from home complimented with a beautiful lake view and lake access. The master bedroom has a queen bed and a closet and the second bedroom has 2 queen beds and a shelved closet. The living room and kitchen are open in design.

Out the front door, with a direct view of the lake, stairs lead down to the water where there is a large floating dock to accommodate relaxation in the sun or entertainment on the water. Ladder entry into and out of the water. Bring your own boat and tie up! Paddle boards and swim mat are there for your use. Life jackets not provided.

The game room is a large room in the garage with a pullout couch, futon, TV and large table perfect for family game night!


The Cottage is only 2 minute walk from Uncle John's Bar & Restaurant (open Thursday-Sunday) and a 5 minute walk from the King's Marina where you can rent pontoons during the summer time.

Looking for a fun new hobby to learn?? Want to enhance or your waterski or wakeboard skills?? Check out bigwatersports.com to set up lessons! This company is owned and ran by Carter, he offers many different forms of lessons at daily and weekly rates for all ages! You can inquire and book through his website. He will pick you up and ski right from the cottage dock!

*** PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO YARD MAINTENCE ON MONDAY'S (WEATHER/LAWN CONDITION PERMITTING) WHICH INCLUDES LAWN MOWING, EDGING, LEAF BLOWING, ETC. WE WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH YOU TO TRY AND COORDINATE THE BEST TIME OF DAY TO COMPLETE THIS TO NOT INCONVENIENCE YOUR STAY AS MUCH, USUALLY TAKES BETWEEN 1-2 HOURS. ***

Property manager

Bill & Bette Schmitz
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Rochester

Located in Rochester, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Assisi Heights and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Minnesota Children's Museum and Olmsted County Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Zollman Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Rochester Recreation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rochester, MN

What's nearby

  • Zumbro Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • King's Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 20 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 21 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 21 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tilly's Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tilly's Bar and Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lake Zumbro Tap Room - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester located?

This family-friendly Rochester cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Zumbro Lake and King's Marina. Minnesota Children's Museum and River Road Dog Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 53 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Amazing place to stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little vacation

Perfect little spot to get away! The whole family had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short getaway

Enjoyed the time we spent fishing and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Week

Great stay! Great location! Everything was great. Would stay again next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend retreat

This is our 3rd time renting this cabin. 10/10. Great location. Can't wait to book another trip. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Ideal location with just about anything you could need!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Nice and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend!

Enjoyed our stay. Enjoyed the outdoor setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danyll M., Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend getaway

This is a perfect place on the lake, very quiet and relaxing. Everything was just as listed and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool and shady patio. Perfect spot to enjoy the lake views.

We truly enjoyed our stay in this sweet lakeside cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

The place was great! Everything that we needed for a great stay was there. We really enjoyed the entire location. A little hidden gem not far from home. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Customer

Great getaway - calm and enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jim D.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great time

everything was just right for all of us
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy R., Hammond, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick stay for wedding

Our family used this for a stay instead of using hotel rooms and it worked out great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Zumbro Getaway

Clean cute cabin. Location to Rochester was an easy 20 minute drive. Cities along the Mississippi River were a 30 to 45 minute drive for shopping/site seeing/dining. Owners replaced the coffee maker promptly the next day when I commented that it was not working correctly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Zumbro

Had a wonderful time. The cottage was clean and the beds were comfy. We enjoyed swimming off the dock and just being together as a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, clean and cute

The property was clean and as described. We have a great and comfortable stay. There was plenty to do and they provided everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and peaceful!

I loved my stay at the cottage. Everything was beautiful, clean and comfortable. I wish I had booked for longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

This was a great get away for a chill girls weekend. We had many laughs and lots of sun at the lake house. Great property and would 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a nice relaxing week.

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. We actually just stayed at the property for most of our trip. We had planned a few outings but enjoyed the weather and being outside whether it was on the dock, deck or in the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Cottage on Lake Zumbro

We had an absolutley amazing vacation at the cottage! The waterfront cottage gave us all the activity that we wanted, plus fabulous views with sunsets and sunrises. The accomadations were awesome the bunkhouse was a great addition. Also having Uncle John's resteraunt across the street was very handy and the food was great. We will for sure be staying at this cottage again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ross B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage life

We had a great experience at the Cottage! Very peaceful and had a great homey feeling! Fence around the yard was awesome for our kids too. We spent days relaxing and swimming off the dock. We also fished and kayaked alittle bit too. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Rochester, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

girls getaway

we all had a really great time , everything was just as stated in the description. having an actual beach in the area would be a plus, as access to water is a bit difficult off the end of the dock . we are looking forward to planning a return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tylor P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The fishing and property

Both excellent. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill & Bette Schmitz

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Hello!

We are Bill & Bette, owners of The Cottage on Lake Zumbro!

We have been members of this lake community for over 20 years now and have loved to call this place our home away from home. We have enjoyed our children growing up coming to this lake every summer and have countless memories here spent on the water, pontooning, waterskiing, and enjoying this property.

We hope you find this property as special as we have and choose to spend time here with your family and friends!

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