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Charming Lake Lodge Private Bar 5500 Acre Woman Lake Chain optional pontoon

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Cabin view from lake.  Sundeck with swinging chair.  2 large 60' screen porches.
3,400 sf cabin from road.   RC Cola refrigerator on porch for food/beverages.
Landscaping, gradual path from lake to front of cabin, fire pit near lake.
Main level 60' long screen porch (Lower Level also has Screen Porch).
Large kitchen table and kitchen area.  Three french doors to open up to porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 15464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4874 Shangri-La Drive Northeast, Longville, MN, 56655
  • Girl Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Little Boy Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Wabedo Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Charming Lake Lodge Private Bar 5500 Acre Woman Lake Chain optional pontoon

Truly an "up north" home located on Girl Lake, part of the beautiful pristine waters of the 5500 acre Woman Lake chain. Noted for great fishing, boating and family fun on the water. You will fall in love with its welcoming entry way with a large "church bench" to hold all your beach toys, gear bags and whatever bags you might bring. Large fully equipped kitchen with a beautiful pine table that seats 12 for family meal time. Comfortable living room with a real log burning fireplace, big screen smart TV with blue ray player, WiFi and cable TV. Master bedroom on main floor has king log bed with patio doors overlooking the lake and access to the screen porch with adjoining main floor bathroom, walk in shower and large vanity. You will spend most of your time in the beautiful main floor, 60ft screened porch, with 4 couches, 3 chairs and beautiful lake views. Custom made for relaxing, listening to the loons calling, happy hours, curling up with a good book or taking an afternoon nap.
From the screen porch you have access to an outside deck for sunbathing or taking in the views. The lake yard is large and flat, with a large fire pit area with several chairs, and horseshoe pit with plenty of room for yard games. Landscaping is beautiful with large flower beds to add to the beauty. The back yard has a large sand box, swing set.
Lower walk out level has 3 bedrooms with queen beds in each with large closets and patio doors overlooking the lower screen porch and views of the lake. Family room has been converted to a bunk room with 4 sets of double bunks, 1 set queen bunks and 1 set of twin bunks. A children's play area with dress up clothes, play kitchen, books and plenty of fun for that rainy day. Lower level has smart TV, DVD player, laundry room, full bath with tub/shower.
You will have access to rent our 12 person pontoon (available for $700 week), paddle boat or canoe for hours of fun on the lake (no towing skiers or tubes with pontoon, just cruising/fishing or swimming). There is no swimming off our dock or beach as bay is narrow with lily pads and wild rice. Many beautiful sand bars to beach the boat for swimming out on the lake. Cruising the lake you can see bald eagles nestled in the towering white and red pines or a pair of loons nurturing their babies on their backs. Longville is accessible by boat with city docks or by car, 2 miles away. Noted for the famous Turtle races and children's games every Wed afternoon. shopping, dining and of course Frosty's for ice cream or pizza.
In addition to the main lodge there is a 1400 sq ft private bar/rec room nestled high up in the trees over our detached log outbuilding. It includes a U shaped bar with 9 horse saddles for stools, , pool table, felt
poker table, Foosball table, dart board, board games, sound system, pizza maker, microwave and covered log porch overlooking the main lodge.
This home on the lake is your perfect family "up north" vacation destination, only 3 hours north of Minneapolis/St Paul. Rental dates in peak summer June-Aug are weekly, Fri to Friday. Other months 3 day minimum.
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Property manager

Charlotte and Steve

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Welcomed!
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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
Can smoke outside
Pontoon is for swimming, fishing or just cruising the lake. We do not allow towing tubes or skiers!

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Longville

Located in Longville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at George Cook Wildlife Management Area and Louise Lake Aquatic Management Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Longville, MN

What's nearby

  • Girl Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Little Boy Lake - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Wabedo Lake - 17 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Leech Lake - 23 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 35 min drive - 32.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Docksider - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Common Grounds of Longville - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mule Lake Corral - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Patrick's Fine Dining - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lake Lodge Private Bar 5500 Acre Woman Lake Chain optional pontoon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lake Lodge Private Bar 5500 Acre Woman Lake Chain optional pontoon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lake Lodge Private Bar 5500 Acre Woman Lake Chain optional pontoon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lake Lodge Private Bar 5500 Acre Woman Lake Chain optional pontoon located?

This family-friendly Longville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Girl Lake and George Cook Wildlife Management Area. Nellie Lake and Boxell Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryce E.

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

Beautiful Property, Wonderful stay

Char and Steve were more than accommodating for our stay and made sure every one of our needs were met even though we don’t have many needs or asks. Stay was quiet, beds were comfy, and everyone in our family group said they had a great time. Would recommend, and thanks again for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY M.

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

Family trip

This is our 2nd time staying here and it was amazing there was something for everyone to do fishing, shopping and games love the area and the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

Fantastic place for larger families!

The porch, the huge table and the fire pit were absolutely perfect for making memories! We loved boating and fishing on the lake, the turtle races and our visit to Itasca was also highlights. Char and Steve really have created a true haven and we feel lucky to have had a chance to stay in their lake place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

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

Longville Family Vacation

The house was large enough for all 11 of us, and we really enjoyed the front porch. The pontoon boat was wonderful. We really liked Doolin's- it was fun for the entire family, and allowed family members to stay up when little ones were sleeping. Longville is close and has many things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julius S.

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

Little Girl lake

Property was beyond my expectations. Clean and well kept. Beautiful flowers. Good fishing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S., Blaine, MN

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

Steve and Char are awesome

Had a little glitch with VRBO notifications getting to Steve and Char, but they really went above and beyond to make sure everything was right. Had a great time, made good use of Doolins. Wonderful time again this year, amazing hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

Great family reunion spot!

My siblings and spouses stayed here for a 3 day get together. We loved it! Steve and Char were great to work with and very accommodating. The house was perfect for the 10 of us- large living room and kitchen. The yard was beautiful and large enough for many yard games. We enjoyed the pontoon rides. We all want to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dennis & Susie F.

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

Good vacation

All was good. Had a little plumbing issue, but was fixed immediately. Didn't get on the water as much as we liked due to the weather, but found things to do. 2 black bears crossed the road in front of of us as we drove from town. A little scary. All enjoyed the game house. A lot of space which was great for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie d.

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

Lake life at its best

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Steve & Char’s place. Plenty of room for our group of 11-house has EVERYTHING you could want and then some. Nice to sit all together at one table for meals and the enormous screened porch was the perfect spot for morning coffee. Access to the pontoon/kayaks/canoe was a real bonus. Owners were on top of everything and responded within minutes. Would go back in a heartbeat and highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob E.

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

Week stay in Longville

Had a great week on Girl Lake! Everything was perfect for our large family with little ones as well. The only downside was there is no swimming at the shoreline, however for us - having the pontoon for use made up for that since we went out several times a day to cruise the lake and float and jump in. Home now and we all miss our time at the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Doris L.

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

Large family vacation

This is a beautiful property with a wonderful screen porch overlooking a beautiful yard and the lake beyond. Lots of activities-yard games, pontooning, kayaking, paddle boating, hunting for frogs and the rec room was a fun place to be in the evening away from mosquitoes. Would have liked more counter space for preparing meals for 11, but we managed. It was nice being close to town when we ran out of something and the turtle races were very fun for the whole family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

80th Bday Celebration

Everything was exactly as expected during our trip. There was room for everyone and plenty of things for all ages to do. We have a lot of people who fish in our family and the lakes did not disappoint!! “Doolins” was a highlight for both young and old. We went there every night to play and have a pizza. The property is beautiful. We enjoyed the fire pit nightly as well. The town of Longville has all you need between the grocery, pharmacy and bottle shop. 10 out of 10! Charlotte and Steve were very helpful and took care of all of our needs. We hope to return. Thank you💙
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

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

Wonderful Experience

My husband and I have been taking our family to various VRBO lake homes, for a week, the past 14 years. Our family has grown over the years and this beautiful “Family Lodge” on the lake was wonderful! We felt like we had our own private park, Northern Minnesota lodge and recreation center, easy lake access with private dock for our boat and use of the owner’s pontoon which gave our family of 13 options for all. Even had 2 nights of Northern Lights, 1 rainbow and multiple daily enjoyment of watching the resident hummingbirds. We definitely would recommend this wonderful home and property for your Northern Minnesota experience. Thank you for sharing your lovely home Charlotte and Steve ! V.P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne E.

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

Family memories

10 in our group. I am 75 and appreciated the main floor bedroom with attached bathroom. Bed very high so I used a step stool to enable me to get on top of the bed. Those who slept in the bunk room wished there was some privacy for that room—no door or curtain. Beds comfortable. Loved the large screened in porch, pontoon, and separate game room which was used every evening. Lots of stairs going up to game room so can be a little difficult for elderly with knee problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Raynard L.

Cabin at Girl Lake

Char and Steve have a charming cabin and it is a great "gathering" place for larger families. We had an enjoyable vacation week. However, the owner was on the property 2 to 3 times a day with various reasons on why he was there. We got the impression we were being checked on. We have rented through VRBO for several years and this was the first time we have had this experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Q.

Spacious and Comfortable! Great views!

Our family is a veteran "lake" family. We have been traveling up North for years. Our stay this summer at Char and Steve's lovely home was truly enjoyable. We made use of the screened in porch, the "play" room, and the fire ring. The large friendly kitchen was the scene of great meals and many discussions. The pontoon found it ways to the sand bars and several trips across the lake. So thanks Char and Steve!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

pjgarla g., Clear lake, Minnesota

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

Girls trip

12 of us, 4 generations. Plenty of room for all. Did not utilize the neat bar as to far from house and to many steps for grandma. I know cleaning company does not do dishes, but pulled a lot of dirty ones out of cupboard. Started judt washing whatever we needed to use. Overall cleanliness good, but some dusty areas(fan blades) allergies kinda kicked in. Would definitely recomend this place to others. Great time! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Edward J.

Great time on Girl Lake

The large space, especially in the dining area off the kitchen was terrific. The entire family could gather for meals and board games, and ultimately that is what are trips are about. Beds were very comfortable. Lots of cooking and dining equipment was very nice. The decor was fun. The Longville area is great. We like to hike and bike, and there are lots miles of well-maintained hiking and biking trails close by. The pontoon is a great addition. In our case it was rainy and cool most days so unfortunately we were unable to use it as much as we would have liked. The only issue of concern at the cabin was the shortage of hot water near the end of the trip for showers.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great spot for family gathering!

Beautiful home that was perfect for our mid-size family gathering. Plenty of space to spread out. The huge screened-in porch was our favorite. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware and spices and a closet full of cooking items (pressure cooker, crockpots, etc) that we made use of. We loved using their new Blackstone Grill on the porch. The game room above the garage was an awesome bonus space. When we arrived, there was only one functional pool cue and two functional darts, but a text to the owners rectified that within a day. The property is huge. We loved the fire pit, bocce set, and cornhole game. We also used their pontoon boat and kayaks plenty. Our only disappointment was it is not possible to swim off their docks due to shallow water and weeds. But we boated and kayaked to places with better swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Great Property

Our extended family of seven enjoyed our one week stay. Upon arrival, Char and Steve spent over an hour giving us a tour of the property. The kitchen is well stocked with everything need for cooking full meals. There are televisions in almost every room. I didn't count but there must be hundreds of DVDs for entertainment of rainy days. Lots of interesting thinks to look at including mounted fish, photos and knicknacks. The game room is very interesting and complete with bar, game table, foosball and pool table. The large and flat yard is perfect for playing bocce ball and has a great variety of plants and flowers. There is a nice fire pit and there is plenty of fire wood provided. This property was plenty large for our small family. It can easily accommodate a much larger group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Great house. Lots of room.

The house is great. Rustic cabin feel with modern conveniences. We had 15 in our group and there was plenty of space for all of us. We had 4 bedrooms for the 8 adults and the large basement room with 4 sets of bunk beds worked great for the 7 kids. The kitchen was stocked with every pan, and cooking utensil we needed. The game room and bar above the garage was great fun. The pontoon was awesome and we used it to go into Longville and dock it and get ice cream. We also fished from it and the kids caught crappies. The beach area is shallow and weedy so the pontoon works well to take out into deeper water to swim. Access to all of Girl Lake plus it's only about a 10 minute boat ride through the narrows to get to Woman Lake. We brought two of our own boats and were able to dock them both as well, one in the boat lift.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

spooky!

This property has entirely too many PERSONAL items/collections/photos/ displayed EVERYWHERE to make it a comfortable VRBO. We felt like we were invading someone's very personal space. In addition, the property was not clean. The bed pillows in the master bedroom had a strong body odor and were extremely uncomfortable. All pillows in the property need replacement. Dishes in cabinets all needed to be washed prior to use. Carpets were spotted and dirty. Would not recommend this property. The one bright spot on the property was the game room above the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Deer Hunters Weekend

Our deer hunters' group stayed for a long weekend and really enjoyed this spacious property. Some extra fun and laughs were had at Doolin's Pub (recreation/game room on the property). Would highly recommend this location for a fun Longville area stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodelle L.

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

Family reunion

We stayed here for a long weekend with 9 adults and 2 preteens. It was wonderful. The house is comfortable and spacious. Plenty of sleeping and gathering space for everyone, and a huge dining table that we all could sit around together for meals. The kitchen is well stocked with anything you could need for meals. The screened porch overlooking the lake was a perfect spot to drink coffee and watch the sun rise in the morning. It was late October so we were not able to use the boat, but we enjoyed sitting around the fire instead. We had a family event to go to one of our days, so we didn’t have much time to really enjoy the game room, but it’s a great spot! Char was there to meet us when we got there and showed us around. That was really helpful. It’s a very beautiful setting and a really great weekend. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Annual guys fishing trip

Accommodations were amazing, the pictures don’t do it justice. Char met us for check in and gave us a tour of the house and Doolins. She even called around and got us a little extra fishing intel to help us out. Every night after we ate, that’s where we went. Such a great extra place for our group to enjoy some games and watch games on the TV. Everyone agreed that we have to go back. She even checked in with us to make sure there wasn’t anything else we needed during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Charlotte and Steve

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Steve and Char are retired and live at this property. After 13yrs of creating our dream home on the lake, we have decided to share our "little place of heaven"!

Why they chose this property

Beautiful clear lakes, towering pines located within the Chippewa National forest. Home is large, multiple sleeping options, fully equipped kitchen, gorgeous screen porch with sun deck overlooking the flat lawn, gardens and lake. Very child friendly, we have created a space for our grandchildren to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

You can boat to a restaurant/bar on the lake or tie up to the city docks for bar, ice cream, coffee shop or shopping.
Snowmobile trail just down the road. Ice fishing right out front
Fall colors are gorgeous.

Languages:

English