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Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka

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Interior
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10306.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wayzata, MN
  • Ridgedale Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lake Minnetonka
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Paisley Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka

5 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath, Fully Furnished house with internet and cable, located on Grays Bay. 2 mins from downtown Wayzata. Nice open floor plan recently remodeled. Enjoy the beauty and relaxed atmosphere of lake living but also be in a location that is 12 to 15 mins from downtown Minneapolis as well as the airport because of close proximity to highways 394 and 494. Flat back yard less than 100 ft walk to the dock. Great Fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking, perfect for weekends on Grays Bays where there is no wake enforcement on the bay! Great for families with kids who like to swim: sand bar in the middle of the bay and lifeguard attended beach 2 mins away.

Property manager

Dru

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Pets are negotiable, $50/day pet rent
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No birthday parties, batchelor parties etc. Please respect the neighbors no loud music

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

Minnetonka

Located in Minnetonka, this holiday home is on the beach. Paisley Park and Target Center are cultural highlights and Valleyfair Amusement Park is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at U.S. Bank Stadium or Target Field. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Wayzata, MN

What's nearby

  • Ridgedale Center - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Lake Minnetonka - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Paisley Park - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Target Field - 17 min drive - 21.0 km
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 19 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • City West Station - 11 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 25 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪6Smith - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bruegger's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Punch Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka located?

This Minnetonka holiday home is on the beach, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Depot Docks, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Shady Oak Beach and Ridgedale Center. Lake Minnetonka and Round Lake Beach are also within 9 miles (15 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. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

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

Great lakehouse stay

Location and space in the home were perfect for our groups stay. The home was very well stocked and the owner was super communicative on any questions we had. The home itself could use a few updates but nothing that would deter us from staying again. The dock was perfect for renting a boat and we enjoyed having kayaks available to use!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas G.

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

Minnetonka house

Boat from Tonka Boat rentals was key Home was clean , bit dated.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Family get together

Great location. The house was comfortable and kitchen was stocked well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael W.

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

Lake Mavens

My siblings and I grew up on Lake Michigan so we know our way around a lake. Lake Minnetonka is an amazing body of water with bays and rivers and bayous. Less than 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Dru and Melanie’s house is on Gray’s Bay, at the east end of the lake and conveniently located near a bike path, boat launch, and the town of Wayzata (2 miles). The lake is the best feature of the house, and you can enjoy the water from the deck, dock, by boat, or the paddle board and 2 kayaks on the property. The hosts are very responsive and they made check in very easy. The house is functional with ice and plenty of cleaning supplies on hand. There are five bedrooms with 2 king beds and 3 queen beds, plus a bonus room that can serve as an office, playroom, or spare bedroom if you have an air mattress. Overall, this is a great place to explore Lake Minnetonka.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond R.

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

Family Stay

Great location for our family vacation....2 grandparents, 3 couples and their 2 toddlers. Excellent location. Plenty of room for all of us and a very good layout.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue P., St Paul, MN

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

Family Fun

My sons and their families came for the week. 6 adults and 5 kids. We wanted lake, sand and lots of room. We rented a boat one day, used the paddle board and kayaks. Fished had friends with jet skis stop by. We also hosted a larger group of our family Friday eve. It was the perfect place for everyone. Dru had life jackets, kayaks, a paddle board, fishing gear and the docks were great for the kids to feed some fish. The house is very well stocked. The beds are really comfy, lots of puzzles and board games and a fabulous toy room. We celebrated my grandson’s 4th birthday the whole week, he was awed. Would highly recommend this home…great memories were made Sue and Ron
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bev N.

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

4th of July on Grays Bay

We had a wonderful 4th of July visit. Staying on Grays Bay was such a treat. The dock worked easily for my cousin to bring over his boat and take us out. Fun to have the kayaks and a paddle board. Kitchen worked well for our large family bbq on the 4th.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

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

Second Stay and Even Better

4th of July on Lake Minnetonka is a must once in your life! And this property is right in the heart of all the fun, but you get to enjoy from a quiet and calm bay. Dru provides all the fun toys you need for the lake. We even loved that there was coffee, plenty of paper goods and well stocked towels for the lake. This was our second stay here and would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

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

Great Lake House

Loved the location right on the Bay and the hosts provided everything, including extra paper towels and coffee :) The host was very easy to get ahold of and the check-in was a breeze. Location cannot be beat, so close to everything....restaurants, shopping, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Audrey F.

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

Very nice lake home for summer activities

Very nice lake home for summer activities include a dock and a beautiful view with adequate amenities. We were provided the paddle board and kayaks as well as very a nice home with multiple bedrooms and easy dining and kitchen experience. Communications were excellent with the homeowner and I appreciate that most of all. The only thing I would suggest is there would be a few more dishes (i.e. mugs for coffee and bowls for cooking etc.) and we were short on hangers for the guest room. So, I had to bring these items from home. If people didn’t live close by it might be difficult because then they might need to purchase these items. Other than that it was awonderful vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Great location

The location of the property was fantastic. Everything we went to was at most 20 minutes away, including Prince's studio! Our family of 10 fit well in the house. We had a blast!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Great family house!

Loved swimming off the dock, beautiful lake views, wonderful open concept first floor to enjoy family meals, games, and cocktail hour! Would stay again tomorrow if we had more pto!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great getaway

This home is in a fantastic location! We loved access to the boat, kayaks, fishing, proximity to parks and paddleboard. There was so much to do and not enough time!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

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

Week on the lake

The house is nice and roomy. It was perfect for our group of 10. The location is amazing!!! Incredible views from the master bedroom, living room and both upper and lower decks. Lots of fun toys To enjoy the lake - Kayaks, paddle board and fishing poles. We caught lots of pan fish and 3 pike fishing off the backyard dock! The place is magical! P.S. The property owner was very helpful and always quick to reply through the booking process.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Irma C., Colorado Springs, CO

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

Perfect for Family Reunions

Wonderful home, quiet neighborhood, comfortable beds, beautiful lake

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

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

Great stay

Went here with my family. We had a great time and enjoyed lake minnetonka. The house was great and right on the water. Lots of good boating too. Great communication as well. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M.

Great lake property!

We had a great stay at Dru & Melanie's home on Lake Minnetonka and they were wonderful hosts. The configuration of the bedrooms and main level with a large gathering area and open kitchen was perfect for us. The fenced-in yard, deck and access to the private dock is ideal. The location was great and we will look forward to renting again.

10/10 Excellent

Steven S., Tucson

Perfect waterfront Lake Minnetonka rental

Updated, very well equipped home in quiet Grays Bay near everything in Wayzata. 25 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and the airport. The paddle board and kayak were awesome to have available. Great neighbors and walking in the neighborhood as well. Very responsive owner with easy check-in and check-out. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

Fun spot for the whole family!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property, as it had easy access and lovely views of the lake! The fenced in yard was a big plus and we liked being in such close proximity to Wayzata. The owners were also very helpful and accommodating! This a fun spot and very family friendly!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Summer vacation!

We stayed two weeks at this property and it was amazing. The location was ideal with close proximity to both Wayzata and Excelsior. The kitchen/family room area was perfect for hanging out and the view of the lake was lovely. We were able to keep our boat right at the dock which made going out on Lake Minnetonka easy and fun. There were fishing poles, a kayak and a stand up paddle board ready to use. The fishing off the dock was a highlight for the kids. The neighbours also were very pleasant. It was truly a perfect way to spend our summer vacation in Minneapolis! Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

David S., Sandy, Utah

Great location!

Upscale area with amazing views of the lake and surrounding mansions. Responsive owner . Gyms and grocerery store right around the corner. Amazing fishing right off the dock. Nice neighbors.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Love the area

We all really enjoyed our Lake Minnetonka vacation. Beautiful lake house, and as a parent we loved the fenced in flat yard allowing or preventing the kids to swim/fish off the dock. We are now looking to purchase on Grays Bay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location, great lake holiday

We rented for 30 days, home was first class and loved the location on lake Minnetonka. Will rent again for sure. Thanks

About the host

Hosted by Dru

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English, French
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