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Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!

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Exterior
Steps from the house and bunkhouse to the lake.
Beautiful Lake Washington
Two gas grills: One is a regular style grill, one is a griddle-style grill
Screened on porch on house

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Darwin, MN
  • Washington Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Minnesota Twine Ball
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunkhouse

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!

Note:
We carefully follow and use The Environmental Cleaning & Disinfecting Recommendations from the CDC (Center of Disease Control & Prevention).


The Swisher Retreat is an amazing ALL season rental that sits right on beautiful Lake Washington. It is great for family gatherings, reunions, fishing weekends (both summer fishing and ice fishing!) girls weekends, bachelor parties, etc. Private, roomy, gorgeous location.

The main property has 3 bedrooms (master bedroom has TV & DVD player), 2 baths (master bath has jetted tub and shower), kitchen, living room (with TV & DVD player) and a huge, beautiful deck (with a gas grill, charcoal grill and flat grill) facing the lake. The bunkhouse (included in your rental) has two queen size beds, a TV/DVD player, microwave, heat and air conditioning, as well as a screened in porch. A separate game room has a pool table, ping pong table, bean bags/cornhole and board games. In the yard is a large trampoline.

The Swisher Retreat includes unlimited use of a pontoon (seats 13) with one tank of gas included. The property is on Lake Washington, but Lake Stella can be easily accessed via the channel. Both lakes are excellent for summer fishing and ice fishing!

Also included are 2 kayaks, a paddle boat, assorted water toys, lily pad and floating air mattresses. Families with young children love the shallow shoreline (with sandy bottom) for swimming, water toys included. There is a large fire pit overlooking the lake and firewood is included. A huge, screened in deck on the home (with plenty of comfortable seating) overlooks the lake.

For larger groups there is a lovely camper on the property. It sleeps 6 and has a kitchen, as well as heat and air conditioning. It is available in the spring, summer and fall months for an additional fee of $150.00.

This is a spacious property that has room for tents in the yard, yard games, plenty of shady areas, room for kids to play, and plenty of parking.


Wi-Fi, washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, central air conditioning, coffee maker, jetted tub and shower in the master bathroom, water softener, towels, and a fireplace give this vacation property many of the comforts of your own home. We include many extras: soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, paper plates, paper towels, garbage bags, disposable aluminum pans, paper cups, coffee, flour, sugar, ketchup, mustard, salt/pepper and other seasonings.

We also have a gas grill, charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal), an outdoor turkey fryer/sweet corn boiler, and a outdoor flat grill for making pancakes, eggs, etc.

We offer a 10% discount to active and retired military personnel & active and retired law enforcement/firefighters/EMS. Please let us know after you book, so we can include the discount. Also, note: the base rate includes up to 8 guests. Additional guests are charged a fee of $30.00 per day, per guest.

While you are here, be sure to visit the World's Largest Ball of Twine, located just a mile from the property!

Come to the lake and make some wonderful memories!

Property manager

Jill Swisher
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have child safety gates
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Pet fee $50 per dog per stay
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside only.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Darwin

Located in Darwin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Depot Museum and Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Litchfield Golf Club and Meadow Links Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Darwin, MN

What's nearby

  • Washington Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Minnesota Twine Ball - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Jewitt Lake - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Litchfield Golf Club - 15 min drive - 13.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty's Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Swan's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental! located?

This family-friendly Darwin holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Washington Lake, Minnesota Twine Ball and Darwin City and Township Hall. Jewitt Lake and Belle Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

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

Fun

The place offered just about anything you could need. It was very clean. Communication was fast and thorough. We would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Amazing!

Jill was amazing..she made sure we had everything we needed and made us feel right at home! The cabin had everything you could possibly need..there were 16 of us and we had plenty of space. Campfire.. pontoon..game room.. we had the BEST time! Thank you Jill! See you next summer!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa B.

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

Great for a bachelorette party!

This house was perfect for a large bachelorette weekend! The house was super clean and Jill was a fantastic host. I would come stay here again for another cabin weekend in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach M.

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

Fantastic stay

This is a great lake house. Jill is a fantastic host and does anything in her power to make sure your stay is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Fabulous host and property

Jill was the most amazing host making us feel like family from the moment we arrived. The house was great--and even better having the additional out buildings to spread out. We were thrilled to have the use of the pontoons. We have already booked for next year and cannot wait for our next adventure and contact with Jill!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherri L.

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

Amazing time

Jill was the best! We had a great time! Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Great family getaway.

We decided to take a long weekend and Jill‘s place was the perfect getaway. Plenty of space, great location from the Twin Cities, lots of things to do for adults and kids and the pontoon was awesome. We come here every year and we’ve already planned our 2025 trip. We can’t say enough great things about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Great time

We all had a very wonderful stay, I would come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy g.

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

Swisher Cabin the best!!

We have stayed many places and Swisher Cabin by FAR the best bang for your buck!! TWO pontoons that come with the rental (NEVER happens anywhere) Very roomy great stocked kitchen even your paper products. Wouldn't change anything. Have booked already for next year. Great pizza at Troubles about a mile away! Jill is simply the best!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda k.

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

Absolutely Wonderful

Jill is a great host. Her property is amazing and far exceeded our expectations. She took a lot of time to make sure that we knew everything about her home, pontoon boats and water equipment. She is the best and I would highly recommend her. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

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

Weekend Getaway

Had a great time at this lakeside cabin. For a weekend golf trip away from the city, it was the perfect spot. Spacious with Great Lake access/views and plenty of games/floatation devices to keep us busy. Host was communicative and showed us the ropes of the home. Overall it was a great weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ken p.

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

Fun all week

The hosts were great nice people, very friendly. The house was well stocked. We didn't need to bring half the supplies that we brought. The property and boats we're well maintained. We will definitely book another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

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

Friends weekend

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Great place to meet up with family!

Great family get together. Something for all ages: game room, fire pit, screen in deck, right on water for fishing, water activities. Very clean. Jill was a very accommodating and hospitable host! Enjoyed out time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Excellent

Plenty of space, things to do. Great hospitality from the hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic J., Woodbury, USA

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

Great Lake Getaway

We had a good time during our stay. Jill was a great host that went out of her way to help us with our car issue and making our stay all the better. The pontoon was great cruising the lake and fishing. The view from the deck is spectacular. Very relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arie A.

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

End of summer bachelorette

We absolutely loved our stay. Jill was so kind and met us to review questions about the boat and house. The property was perfect to celebrate a friends bachelorette party. I highly recommend this property and we hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shai C.

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

great place

had great time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia G., Eden Prairie

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

Paradise get away!!

We were greeted with Jill making us feel incredibly welcome! The first glance at the place is just heavenly! The water, the landscaping, the pontoon boat and toys ..everything was spectacular outside! Then we walked in, and it was very very tastefully, decorated and very welcoming just like you were walking into a warm inviting home. And extremely clean!! And everything you could possibly need was there! Jill explained everything! We will definitely be back, and I will spread the word of this paradise get away!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Easton E.

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

Great Hospitality

The place came with anything anyone could need. It was very clean when we arrived. Jill was very nice and an awesome host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Amazing Lake Getaway!

Our stay at Jill's lakeside cabin was amazing and the perfect setting for our family reunion! The pontoon fit us all & was great for tubing fun! We enjoyed the kayaks, paddleboat, game room and spent time relaxing in the screened porch with the fantastic lake view. Communication with Jill was easy and she was so accommodating - the cabin had everything we needed. This was a great find for us & we'll definitely be looking for an opening in our calendars to visit again! Thanks so much Jill! If we could give you more than 5 stars we totally would!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Truly Amazing

This property, location, and owners are amazing! The home was roomy enough for 6 of us to be comfortable. Everything you need, and then some, is available! We spent a lot of time in and on the water - boat and pontoon are an excellent bonus you don’t find very often. Fishing was a bit slow, but the warm water doesn’t help and we weren’t set up for deep water being we traveled from Kentucky. The fire pit looking over the water is fantastic for hanging out day and night, cooking hotdogs, and the kids made their nightly s’mores! Evenings were best spent on the screened in porch playing cards and games. I cannot put into words how incredible Jim and Jill are…you need to find out for yourself! They’re very caring, kind, and attentive to your wants and needs. It was great visiting with you! Thank you so much for sharing you lake home with our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K., Omaha, NE

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

Always Great

Jill is always a great hostess. Our friends really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake G.

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

Loved the lake

Thanks Jill and Jim, it was a great cousin camp vacation for our group of 14 from the farm lands of SE MN. Wore the kids out on the tubes. It was so convenient to have the pontoon and water toys readily available to use at any time. The pizza at Troubles was a hit! And home for a frozen treat was the icing on our cake! (Lol) Squitos were a little rough on the kids in the morning and evening after the rains, but during the day no problems. Caught a few good bass off the boat the last night!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn s.

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

Awesome place

We had a great time. So much to do and Jill is a great host. She makes sure you have everything you need and even brought DQ treats. There was 17 of us and we were not crowded and were able to be comfortable. Only down fall is the timing of our vacation. With all the early spring heat, the chiggers were terrible and several of us were bitten up and the lake was beautiful but also bad timing for swimming as several ended up with swimmers itch. Next time I will choose timing more carefully. Overall I would definitely recommend and the swimmers itch was mostly because of all the swimming near the shore line.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jill Swisher

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I was born and raised in the area and am excited to share all that the Lake Washington area has to offer with you! I am the former owner of one of the most popular local restaurants and am now sharing my enthusiasm and hospitality with each person that rents my property. My family and I live just a hop, skip and a jump away on the family farm. Give me a jingle and I will share with you anything you want to know before renting.

Why they chose this property

The property has been in the family for 3 generations. In fact, my mother started the area summer festival, Twine Ball Days, which the town celebrates every year in August.

What makes this property unique

This lake home is tucked in the woods away from traffic on a beautiful lake. There is a large lawn which is perfect for picnics, yard games and room for kids to run and play. The main feature is the lake. The views are awesome and the beach, pontoon, kayaks and 3 paddle boats (including a seated paddle board that seats 4) give you everything you need to enjoy your stay with us. The fire pit is an evening favorite and firewood is provided. We want you to have a wonderful time so please let us know if you have any questions about the property. If you are staying with us please let us know if you need anything while you are here.
Sincerely, Jill

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English

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