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Clearwater Lake Retreat - Great for families!

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Property grounds
Snow and ski sports

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Annandale, MN
  • Pleasant Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sugar Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Whispering Pines Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Clearwater Lake Retreat - Great for families!

The Clearwater Lake Retreat in Annandale, MN! Just one hour from the Twin Cities. Sleeps 10 comfortably, with a large living space, a full kitchen, and plenty of outdoor space! The Retreat is on the "Gold Coast" of Clearwater Lake which is known for the beautiful view of the sunsets and its sandy swimming areas!

Only 10 minutes from Downtown Annandale which has everything you might need. Grocery Store, Pharmacy, Restaurants, Shopping, Liquor Store, etc.

If you are looking for less than a 4 night stay, please send us a message.

- THE SPACE -
Our Retreat is available for year round stays. It sleeps 10 comfortably, with a large living space and a kitchen stocked with everything you'll need. We love our coffee in the morning, so we have a coffee maker & coffee grounds for your stay, some basic spices, and a few other condiments in the fridge.

Enjoy all our outdoor spaces, the front of the house has a great size yard with a patio deck with a BBQ grill. Enjoy your coffee or take in the sunset view from the dock!

The cabin is fully suited for families. We have a pack-n-play, a highchair, children's toys & board games.

You'll have access to the entire house along with the fire pit near the lake.

The rental comes with the use of 3 kayaks, a paddleboat, and a lily pad.

Clearwater Lake is the largest lake in the area, enjoy the sandy-bottom lake for playing, or rent our our 26 foot pontoon to enjoy even more of the lake! If you have your own boat, there are two boat launches on the lake.

Property manager

Heather Davey

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: 28
Check out before 10:00 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

Annandale

Located in Annandale, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Whispering Pines Golf Course and Kimball Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Suconnix Wildlife Management Area. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Annandale, MN

What's nearby

  • Cedar Lake - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Pleasant Lake - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sugar Lake - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Whispering Pines Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • St. Cloud State University - 28 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Up The Creek - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Corky's Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Homestyle Country Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Spilled Grain Brewhouse - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clearwater Lake Retreat - Great for families! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Clearwater Lake Retreat - Great for families!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clearwater Lake Retreat - Great for families!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clearwater Lake Retreat - Great for families! located?

This family-friendly Annandale holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sugar Lake and Cedar Lake. Suconnix Wildlife Management Area and Pleasant Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brianna C.

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

Fantastic Family Friendly Getaway on the Lake!

We had a wonderful time at your beautiful cabin on Clearwater Lake! We were so impressed with how clean and tidy everything was, easy check-in/out process, variety of games and toys for all ages (bonus points!!), spacious rooms, easy access to the lake and close to town and various restaurants made for a lovely winter getaway for our young family this holiday season! We enjoyed lots of ice fishing, Board games, watching football, family meals together, movie night and so much more! Thanks for sharing your cabin with us - it was PERFECT!! Can’t wait to come back for more family memory making in the summertime!! Cheers!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara W.

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

Weekend Getaway

This was a great cabin to gather our two families with young kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie V.

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

Girls weekend

Wonderful place to stay. Beds were very comfortable. Plenty of room for our crafting/sewing. House was a bit chilly, but pack an extra sweater and warm socks and you are good to go. Will definitely be booking again for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

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

Lake house

This property would work well for all types of gatherings. We really enjoyed our stay at this lake house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

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

Fall Fishing

The Retreat was perfect for our fall fishing trip with great water access and wonderful views. Facility and Amenities were great. Owners were forthcoming, friendly and easy to contact. Definitely recommend this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L., Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

Review

Cabin was clean and spacious. Floorplan is funky but worked well for our group of seven.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

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

Comfortable and attractive accommodations with lovely view even in winter

We had a delightful stay with our out of state kids and grandkids in this well equipped and lovely home on a lake even in winter. The multi-level accommodations were versatile and open with great views of the lake. We were very comfortable and impressed with how well the place was stocked and strength of Wi-Fi.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

ryan r., Inver Grove Heights

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

Fun for everyone

We had a great time staying at your place. Would definitely stay again. The home was very nice with everything we needed and some. The kids enjoyed swimming in the lake. They could go out quite far and still touch which was very nice. Beds were comfortable. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vic O.

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

Girl’s Weekend

Friends for 50 years weekend getaway. Despite the unexpected snow fall we found plenty to see and do in Annandale and Clearwater. We plan to come back this summer with our spouses.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

A lovely place on a great bay of Clearwater Lake

We spent 3 nights at this lovely home on Clearwater lake. I visited with my parents and my mom’s siblings, all of whom have a long history with the lake and the area. The house accommodated the group well. The beds were very comfortable, the owners provided all that was needed, and the decks were lovely for sitting and watching the sunset. We rented the pontoon for a day and did a cruise around the lake, which brought back many memories. Kayaks were available for use as well. The owners were very communicative and responded quickly to any questions we had. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petrea M.

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

Great Relaxing Get-Away

The property was in a very quiet country location. The hosts were very attentive in answering all of our questions. Nearby Annandale was a cute town that had a nice grocery store, town bar for dinner, and a yummy ice cream shop. Most of our time was spent at the house with our grown family of nine. The views were gorgeous. The lake was extremely quiet and relaxing. We took pontoon rides, swam off the boat, used kayaks and the paddle boat. Very little water traffic made it very peaceful. Almost every sleeping area had a view of the lake. The backyard would have been wonderful for yard games, but we were too busy enjoying the lake. The decks and porches were great for hanging out. The lower level was big enough for all of us to play games and hand out together. It was exactly what we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Fam vac 2023

Just had a hard time trying to find the fish in the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

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

Perfect for Girls Weekend!

We had a wonderful stay! The owners were extremely quick to respond to any questions we had before our trip. They had some firewood for us as well as coffee that we really appreciated. The views from the family room and upper bedrooms were amazing. We felt safe and the area was quiet and serene. The kitchen had everything you could think of even though we didn’t need much of anything for our short stay. Entry was easy and the method they used felt really safe. It was Oct. so we didn’t get in the lake but it was clean and had a sandy bottom. Thanks for a great stay! I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Shelly H., Amana

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

Lake House Stay

We stayed with our adult children/spouses, and 1 year old grand baby.The view is beautiful, right on the lake, and 3 large decks(2 off the bedrooms). There is a pontoon boat to rent which is helpful,along with use of kayaks and paddle boat. You could swim right off the dock, we opted to go to a beach close by. The hosts are very responsive and easy to work with. We use VRBO a lot,and I will try to include useful information. It is worth mentioning that the four bedrooms do not have air conditioning, they do have large ceiling fans. 2 bedrooms are off the main living area and 2 are in a loft area. The loft bedrooms were rather warm some days/nights.1 bedroom in the loft area is quite small, and there is no room for closet or dresser. The 2nd room does have adequate closet and dresser, but there are no window coverings at all, (neighbors are close) and quite tight with the beds. The steps are steep but doable. Beds were comfortable and kitchen had all needed accessories (we made all meals at the lake house). Large living area to play games and hangout. There could be a little more attention given to details. For example older windows not functioning , microwave, there was only 1 dart for the dart board, and the front patio/windows were dusty with a number of cobwebs on windows/overhangs. Overall we made this work, and created many memories. Thank you for sharing your lake home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela N., Forest Lake, MN

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

We loved it!

Small but cozy! Just what we needed to spend the holidays.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Heather Davey

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Languages:

English