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The Lake House at Darling Shores

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Property grounds
Aerial view
TV
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Lake House at Darling Shores

Welcome to 'The Lake House' at Darling Shores!

The perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying the Lake Life! This modern cabin is located right on Lake Darling, connected to 4 other lakes that are accessible by boat.

The property features two bedrooms with sleeping arrangements for up to 6 guests, a 3/4 bath, a kitchen island with seating for up to 4 guests, a washer & dryer, a Roku TV, and a spacious living room! There is also a private deck overlooking the Lake!

The first bedroom has a queen-sized bed and the second bedroom has a bunk bed with a trundle bed below it. In the living room, there are two futons which are most suitable for children.

Additional Amenities Included:
-Wi-Fi
-Fully-equipped kitchen
-Coffee Maker
-Blender
-Cleaning Supplies
-Beach & Bath Towels

About Lake Darling:
The Alexandria Chain of Lakes includes 11 connected lakes, five of these lakes can be easily navigated by channels which includes: Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Carlos, Lake Geneva, Lake Victoria and Lake Darling. The Chain is popularly known for recreation, fishing, and family fun!

Guests will have access to the entire grounds of the property, which includes a full play-set for children, a large dock, and a huge balcony! Also provided are yard games such as Bean Bag Toss, Yard Yahtzee and Floating Toys!

Parking Details:
This cabin has one designated parking spots that can accommodate two cars. Each paved spot is labeled in accordance with its cabin number. 'The Nest" is Cabin number one.

Guests boats are welcome to dock at the property!

Nearby Activities to Enjoy in Alexandria:

-Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Public Beaches, Kayaking, Local Marina's, Jet Skiing, Water Skiing, Paddle Boarding, Restaurants on the water, Water Parks, & all Watersport Activities

-Golfing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Winery Tours

-Shopping, Antiquing, Museums, Health & Beauty Spas

Winter Activities:
-Sledding, Ice Skating, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling and Ice Fishing

You may contact management through the Vrbo messaging app or by our office phone number which is posted in the welcome book!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Douglas County Historical Society - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kensington Runestone - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Garden Center Lanes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake House at Darling Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lake House at Darling Shores?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake House at Darling Shores?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Lake House at Darling Shores located?

This family-friendly Alexandria cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Ole Viking Statue, Casey’s Amusement Park and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum. Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Runestone Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

The Lake House at Darling Shores Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sherry f.

Liked: Cleanliness
We would stay here again.
The cabin was recently updated and very clean. Beautiful lake view. The beds were very comfortable. Plenty of kitchen supplies. We did cook our meals while there. Enjoyed bike riding on the Central Lakes Trail and visiting the Runestone Museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location to Bike Trails/Alexandria
We loved the cozy property and lake frontage view of Lake Darling. The accommodation fit us well (2 adults and 2 children). The quick ride to the bike trails was excellent. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cabin on "The Lake"
It's kind of the classic/quintessential "Minnesota Cabin By The Lake." Close enough to town that all of the amenities are within a 10ish minute drive, but tucked into the side of the lake to make it feel secluded. The place is small, it was just the 2 of us and we felt it would have been tight with any more people. It was clean and well provisioned.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid-Week Biking Get-a-Way
Perfect place to stay to bike both the Lake Wobegon and Central Lakes biking trails. The cottage was very comfortable and suited our needs perfectly. We swam twice, great clean lake, would have been nice to have a ladder on the deep side of the dock to be able to get out easier. Other than that, perfect. Will probably come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My family really enjoyed this property! So close to everything, affordable, and great for kids! My children really enjoyed fishing off the 4 docks! We will definitely be returning for more fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024