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Enjoy beautiful sunsets at our cottage on Deer Lake!

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Main level living room, amazing views of the lake with patio doors to the deck
Dining area with room for 6 plus extra seating at the snack bar/breakfast area
Plenty of room around the cabin for bonfires and privacy
Beautiful sunset views!  Dock is seasonal, installed in spring, removed in fall
Dining room table with seating for 6 plus extra seating at the snack bar

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6104.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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489 Armitage Ave SW, Buffalo, MN, 55313
  • Buffalo Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mills-Sturges Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Buffalo Hospital
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom area

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy beautiful sunsets at our cottage on Deer Lake!

Our Deer Jess Cottage is on Deer Lake and we are just minutes from downtown Buffalo where you will find restaurants, antiques, shopping, brewery, wine bar, ice cream shop, and Wright County parks for great winter and summer sports, hiking and more. We are also not far from Hanover, Delano, Maple Lake, Monticello, Annandale and downtown Minneapolis which offer even more options. Deer Lake is great for fishing both summer and winter! On nice weather days, a paved path only a half mile away takes you right into downtown Buffalo.

Our cottage is a great home away from home with many amenities. The main floor includes a full kitchen (no dishwasher), primary bedroom with queen bed and Roku TV, half bath (toilet & sink only), coffee station, breakfast/snack bar with seating for 3 and a large dining table with seating for 6. The living room is all set to take in the awesome views of the lake. The fireplace is not operable for use.
The walkout lower level includes a family room to enjoy the 55” smart Roku TV, 2 queen beds and a 3/4 bath with shower. Note that the lower level has an open concept and the beds/sleeping area is not private and is open to the sitting area.

Note----the cottage is not handicap accessible as there are a couple steps onto the deck to enter the home and a staircase to the lower level to the family room, 3/4 bath and walkout to the lower patio. There is also a staircase down to the lake.

This cottage is located in a very quiet and safe neighborhood. No parties or events are allowed. We have great neighbors and want everyone to be courteous to them so prefer quiet time from 9PM to 8AM.

No pets allowed and no smoking or vaping inside the cottage or outside on the premises. NOTE: There is an outdoor security camera used to protect the property.

For warm weather enjoyment we have two kayaks and a paddleboat available for you to explore Deer Lake and neighboring Buffalo Lake.
There is a public boat landing only a short distance from the cottage. The dock is installed in the spring and removed in the fall based on lake levels, weather and manpower permitting.

For winter family fun there is ice skating rink on Buffalo lake, sledding hill at Buffalo Heights golf course and downhill skiing at Powder Ridge in Kimball. There are multiple county parks close by including Bertram Regional Park, Stanley Eddy Regional Park and Baker Park Reserve offer groomed cross country trails less than 30 min away!

Property manager

Leanne LaFave & Tonya LaFave
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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: 25
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Buffalo

Located in Buffalo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mary Schmidt Crawford Woods Scientific Natural Area and Corinna Wildlife Management Area, while Wright County Hisrotical Society and Veit Automotive Foundation Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Buffalo, MN

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Lake - 3 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Mary Lake - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mills-Sturges Park - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Buffalo Hospital - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Albertville Premium Outlets - 28 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Big Lake Station - 30 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mill Creek Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Uptown Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy beautiful sunsets at our cottage on Deer Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy beautiful sunsets at our cottage on Deer Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy beautiful sunsets at our cottage on Deer Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy beautiful sunsets at our cottage on Deer Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Mink Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Buffalo Lake and Wild Marsh Golf Club. Rodeo Hills Park and Shonhaugen Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 81 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie S.

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

Amazing and relaxing

This property is just lovely. There are many seating areas strategically arranged for small groups to mix and mingle. Kitchen is well stocked, everything is clean, and the hosts went above and beyond with welcoming touches. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

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

Cozy Cottage

We selected this property for a work retreat and it was perfect. The house is very well-appointed and had everything we needed to get comfortable. Despite how small the house is there were multiple places for us to work, both inside and outside, with a view that provided all the inspiration we needed. The nearby town of Buffalo was charming and a good place to wander when we needed a break. We also drove to nearby Maria State Park and did a beautiful and easy hike on their 2-mile loops. Thank you to the hosts for sharing their property with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

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

Family Lake Vacation

Very beautiful place to relax and enjoy the sunset off the water. It’s a lovely place for ones that like to fish and water sports.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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

Such a beautiful, peaceful, spectacular cottage!

Third time here and always a fantastic experience. Hosts are superb! Place is beautiful. Love being right on the lake. 💗💗💗
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Comfy & Cozy Cabin

We had a wonderful stay at Deer Jess cabin on Deer Lake. The accommodations and pictures were as described. Well appointed overall with extra touches including fully stocked kitchen items. LOVED the architecture and design of this place was great! Inside was so cozy and comfy- we enjoyed watching the Olympics in the basement living area!!! The large dining table was perfect for evening meals. Outside was spacious and equally comfortable for lounging, visiting and playing games. Leanne was easy to work with and very responsive! We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you for being a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Perfect Getaway Cabin!

We loved everything about this rental! The location was close enough to town to be convenient and far enough out to be quiet. The house was adorable, clean, and generously stocked. The hosts were communicative and clear. We caught lots of fish off the dock. It was very cozy inside and out! It was a great experience for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Very tidy, clean and peaceful

Welcoming, peaceful, quiet...website described it accurately. My husband was in his happy place...fishing 😊 Great restaurants in the area. Mississippi river is a must see!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Olga M.

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

Very comfortable and cozy cabin

The cabin itself is quite cozy and well equipped. We were especially impressed by how well the kitchen was stocked: anything you would need and more, they had it. The host left us some yummy treats, n/a drinks and that was a hit with kids. I thought it was very thoughtful and sweet. The host was very responsive and kind and helped us with a few things that came up. The lake was really weedy this year bc of warm winter apparently and that was the only downfall for us. Thankfully we had a boat and were able to go into the middle of the lake to enjoy the water. But we also learned a lesson and will go way up north during the warm winters next time, bc this issue affected a lot of lakes as we found out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

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

Awesome Stay

Everything about our reservation and our stay was extremely organized and executed so well. They literally thought of everything and included so many extra special touches to make us feel welcome - almost like part of the family. Super communication with simple clear instructions on every step of the stay. Would totally go back for another stay sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Good Times at Deer Jess Cabin

Our family of 4 enjoyed our 5 night stay at Deer Jess Cabin! Our days were filled with fishing off the dock, using the paddle boat and swimming in the lake. Evenings brought the most beautiful sunsets we have ever seen in person! We spent every evening sitting on the dock enjoying the spectacular sunsets over the lake. We made the quick drive into town on Saturday to check out an antique shop and happened upon a farmers market as well. Leanne and Tonya have created such an accommodating VRBO experience! We appreciated how every detail was thought of ahead of time. This was definitely one of the best VRBO’s we have stayed in! The beds were comfortable, the living spaces were perfect for our family of 4, and the supplies that were provided helped to make this trip that much more enjoyable! Leanne was a pleasure to work with and kept up with communication before, during and after our trip to ensure we were having the best experience. Thank you Leanne and Tonya for sharing your charming cabin with us! You made our Minnesota experience feel like home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

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

Loved it!

Loved the early mornings enjoying coffee outside! Kids learned to fish... A great place to stay while visiting family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rusty B.

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

Home away from home

This was our 4th stay over 3 years. We love this place and the owners. So peaceful and the new view of the lake and landscaping was awesome. Hope to come back this fall. Couldn’t ask for a more enjoyable place
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine S.

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

Great stay!

Our stay at the cottage was great - it was clean, had everything we could want and the deck was amazing! Would happily stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew F.

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

Amazing property

Our stay was absolutely fantastic! Everything we needed was right there. The communication with the hosts was amazing. Thank you again so much for making our vacation special
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MK B.

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

Nice Cabin

Cabin is as clean and organized and includes many supplies and extras. Location is on a low traffic gravel road that dead ends at a small creek between Deer Lake and Buffalo Lake. The many birds in the area made for a pleasant surprise for this bird watcher.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna A.

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

Wonderful, relaxing, and everything you could need

Cabin was absolutely perfect for our adult family gathering - just as it looks in pics/described, and somehow even better. Great location with a nice drive from the cities, quiet neighborhood, amazing hosts, and stocked with everything you could possibly need to enjoy a fun, relaxing, and active getaway on a lake. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Quaint and Tranquil

Very comfortable and serene. Hosts were more than generous to our needs. Low traffic area, close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Easter Gathering

We had our Easter Meal there, special memories linked to a special place. Beautiful views of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nissa H.

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

Cute cottage

Property was great and owners wonderful to work with. Would be wonderful place to have a small group/family get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Perfect spot for us

Our family was in town for a business meeting for a start-up in which we've invested. We had never been to the area, but Deer Jess was perfect for our needs. Super clean and very well appointed, which was much appreciated because we did not have a lot of down-town. Leanne was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Long Weekend Exploration

We are moving to the area soon so spent a few days exploring the area and getting together with friends and family. Deer Jess was a perfect combo of close proximity to restaurants and shopping and peaceful get-a-way. Very clean and well appointed. Hosts were responsive and went above and beyond to help us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Kind Hosts, Beautiful Property

I rented the cottage for my family, who was visiting from out of town. The hosts are incredible and the cottage is amazing. Very clean, and snacks were on the bar when we came inside. The fridge was stocked with water, we had tea and coffee, and any amenity one could think of! The view of the lake is beautiful even when frozen. Communication with the hosts was exceptional. This is a five star experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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

The BEST B&B

What a magical place! Breathtaking views, super clean, every last detail has been taken into consideration. Such a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika N.

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

Great cabin

Very clean cabin - had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F., Madison, USA

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

Our second visit couldn’t have been better!

My husband and I stayed at the lake cabin for a second time this Fall. We love it! The big attractions for us are the kayaks and the eagles. Close to terrific restaurants, as well. And about 50 minutes from Minneapolis for a day in the city. Truly relaxing and rejuvenating. We’ll be back next year for sure. 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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Hosted by Leanne LaFave & Tonya LaFave

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