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Beautiful border waters lake retreat, 50ft from waters edge! Private dock!

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful border waters lake retreat, 50ft from waters edge! Private dock!

Nestled on beautiful Rainy Lake, on the US/Canadian border, is The Lake House. Owned by Bill and Terry Lahmayer since 1983, this very unique home is situated in the quaint, historic, lakeside village of Ranier, MN, just two miles east of International Falls. Just 50 feet from the water's edge, The Lake House offers stunning sunsets and lake views. Directly across the lake is Ontario Canada. A private, 44ft. dock, lakeside fire pit, and sand-bottom swimming are yours to enjoy. Built in 1936, The Lake House is tastefully decorated in a mix of traditional and vintage furnishings and comfortably accommodates 6-10 guests.

A stone's throw away is Ranier Beach,  Loony's Brew Pub, Tara's Warf ice cream shop, and our local Fishing Hall of Fame fishing guide -- Woody's Fairly Reliable Guide Service. A public boat ramp is right there as well for convenient boat launching.  A few more blocks away is the Ranier Municiple tavern, train depot, post office, darling community building, and wonderful Ranier Park. In winter, a snowmobile trail runs through town, and Ranier boasts two ice rinks (one for pick-up hockey games and the other for free skating), as well as a sliding hill for the kiddies.

Voyageurs National Park, the only national park accessible only by water, is a mere 8 miles east. So whether you are looking to enjoy some fishing, boating, kayaking, swimming, canoeing, biking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, skating, or just relaxing, we have it all!

It is our desire to bless others with the opportunity for a wonderful getaway on Rainy Lake and all that The Lake House has to offer. So come and spend a few days, a week, or even longer, with us! (Maybe you will even get to experience the incredible Northern Lights!)

Fun fact! Although built as a home in the l930s, the original owners, Merville and Helen Trompeter, converted it into a restaurant in the l950s. Named the Twin Elms -- "Home of hot biscuits", Helen herself did the cooking and baking. People even came by boat for some of Helen's delicious fare! We have incorporated much of the history of the house and the area, into our decorating.


Property manager

Terry and Bill Lahmayer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking anywhere on property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • 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
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Note from host: Lake/dock are water hazards. Low windows upstairs.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Ranier, MN

What's nearby

  • Smokey Bear Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Parish - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Memorial Sports Centre - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Logging Tug Hallett - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Voyageurs National Park - 13 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Place Rendez-Vous Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Border Bar Pizza Parlor - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful border waters lake retreat, 50ft from waters edge! Private dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful border waters lake retreat, 50ft from waters edge! Private dock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful border waters lake retreat, 50ft from waters edge! Private dock!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful border waters lake retreat, 50ft from waters edge! Private dock! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Bronko Nagurski Museum, Smokey Bear Park and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. The Fort Frances Museum and St Mary's Roman Catholic Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Beautiful border waters lake retreat, 50ft from waters edge! Private dock! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely late-summer stay!
My family and I stayed here in late August - a perfect time to enjoy the lake and the house! They set up everything to be ready for our 1.5 year old, and the adults had fun with the canoe and kayak. Rainer is a fun little community. We enjoyed walking to get ice cream and to the park.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
Our family was in I Falls for our son's wedding. Terry & Bill were very gracious hosts. The house is very organized for all your needs, everything you forgot or didn't think you wanted to bring, was there! Beautiful location, we really were able to enjoy the week, our grandchildren had permanent smiles on their faces.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Lake House on Rainy Lake
This is a beautiful home fully equipped with everything needed for a relaxing vacation on Rainy Lake. We cannot say enough about the lovely, gracious hosts Terry and Bill. They were responsive to all our questions and are a wealth of information on things to do in the area and the best places to fish. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family vacation!
We stayed at the Lake House for a week with our family (kids aged 18, 15, 11, 9) and had a great time! The house is clean and fully stocked. Bill and Terry are so kind and communication was excellent. There was enough room for everyone to spread out and have their own space indoors and outdoors. We loved the fire pit, sunbathing on the dock, drinking coffee on the porch, and family movie nights! We brought our fishing boat and spent most days on the lake catching walleye, pike, and small mouth bass. Our son caught a 41”, 13 lb pike and another one just slightly smaller. We enjoyed the Rainy Lake Grill and ice cream at Tara’s Wharf. Parents even got away for a drink at Cantilever, so good! Everything is within walking distance in Ranier. We golfed in International Falls, went to Voyageurs a couple times to hike, and had lunch at Sha Sha Resort. The Lake House was perfect for our family and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT LAKE HOUSE IN RANIER
We had a great time at the Lake House in Ranier! It is quiet and you are very close to the town. Everything we needed was in the house. It is very clean and contacting Bill and Terry was quick and they are extremely helpful! The lakefront of the home has it's own swimming area, plus there are two beaches in town that are very close. We enjoyed our stay very much and there is plenty of room in the home for your family. Thank you again, Bill and Terry, for a wonderful home for our family to stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janette H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home!! Property was excellent!
Good!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great at the lake
The lake house was wonderful, could not of asked for a better place to stay. The host was exceptional . Everyone had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing
This property was excellent all the way around very well kept and only feet from a boat launch nice dock with electric would recommend this to any one thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainy Lake House
This property has an excellent view of the lake. Very nice home, they have a super well stocked kitchen. We really liked the location and plenty of room to relax after touring the area and hiking a few trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb accommodations
Rented many vacations homes in the past. None like this! We cooked all our meals and the kitchen was fully stocked with spices, coffee, creamers etc. All the comforts of your own home. Super clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
FISHING TRIP
Very enjoyable stay at Terry & Bill's home. Great location and will return when we return to International Falls.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tad L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!!
Wonderful and immaculate property right on the lake. Owners were extremely helpful and friendly. We had a wonderful vacation. This place is a gem!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise D., Northern Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to Stay!!!
We absolutely LOVED our stay at this beautiful home on Rainy Lake. The view of the lake is great and we were extremely impressed with everything about this property. Beautiful décor, the place looks exactly like the photographs, even better. There is so much room. The home was very clean, beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped with everything you need. We didn’t use the laundry but it’s great that it’s available. International Falls is close for shopping/dining out and Ranier also has great eating options. Both Bill & Terry were very accommodating, responsive and easy to work with. We highly recommend this property and we can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

LaMont K., Fridley, Mn

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!!!!!!
The Lake Home was beautiful inside and out. Terry and Bill had everything we needed. The home was very clean and very well kept up and the view of the lake was absolutely breathtaking. Our kids really enjoyed all of the water toys, floaties, goggles, and paddle boat that were provided. I definitely would take my family back here again. It was a home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Myranda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake house
Every part of the process was made so easy. Terry was great about communicating details about the property. It felt like home from the moment we walked in! I don’t think I could say enough nice things about this property. The kitchen was stocked with odds and ends that made cooking at home a lot easier. We loved it here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phil C., Rogers,USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice lake gem
A group of us was at the house for a fishing trip. The house was extremely clean and well-kept we had everything we needed to have a really awesome stay. The owners were very accommodating especially when we had adjust the dates, they were very helpful with anything we needed, we highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B., Wantage, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house amidst a relaxing community
Where to begin? I can't think of one suggestion to make this lodging better - it is perfect! The house is beautifully decorated, in excellent condition and immaculate. The spacious kitchen is well-stocked which was wonderful for our hiking group of seven adults. We loved having breakfast, cocktails and dinner out on the patio along the lake shore. The view of Rainy Lake is awesome! The beds were very comfortable; we had plenty of space to socialize. The owner, Terry is lovely, friendly and most accommodating. I highly recommend this rental -- if '10' is the highest rating; I'd give it '11'.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Convenient "home base" for visit to area
Our entire family were delighted with Lahmeyer Lake House, a comfortable and inviting space. Immaculately clean and many many luxuries, conveniences and thoughtful additions to meet our needs including very comfortable beds, high quality linens, black-out blinds, plenty of towels, well-equipped kitchen and appliances, good lighting with dimmers to create just the right lighting, flower beds. Tasteful decor including historical photos. Extra considerations such as first aid kit (which we didn't need, but appreciated being there "just in case"). Our visit for family reunion seemed short; if we are able to visit again, we definitely hope to stay at Lahmeyer Lake House.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom & Cindy N., -

Liked: Cleanliness
Family bonding on gorgeous Rainy Lake
Fantastic home on the shoreline with a huge dock for boating, swimming, with water toys galore. Family bonding while watching sunsets, bonfires each night after frolicking in the many moods of gorgeous Rainy Lake. Such a comfortable house!! Our family intends to make it an annual event!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
This is one of the nicest vacation rentals we have ever seen. Not one detail was missing! Even the fire pit was ready for us with more bundles of wood available if needed. The beds and linens were more comfortable than home:). It’s a spectacular place to enjoy being together as a family or just a couple people wanting a getaway to the lake. The owners have quite the green thumb; the landscaping is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
“Men of Summer” invade The Lake House!
This is our second year of staying at this property in Rainer, MN. We love the fishing on Rainy Lake! We plan on staying at this beautiful property until we are too old to fish! The house is immaculate, the grounds pristine and the owners exceptional and most accommodating! You will never be disappointed in any way with this rental property!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K., Bondurant IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainier at The Lake House
Me and my friends had a great time at the Lake House, we enjoyed the fishing but it was the house that made the trip. Fully equipped kitchen, great bedrooms and an awesome living area with a enclosed porch. We played cards two nights and really enjoyed our time there, and there's entertainment close with live music We used all of the property, we tied off on the dock with our fishing boat and with the boat ramp so close we pulled our boat off the lake every night. The back deck and patio was great for grilling and people watching, we enjoyed the late afternoons out there until the mosquito's over took the area and deep woods off did help and we stayed outside into early evening. The Lahmayer's are great hosts and we felt like one of their friends borrowing the Lake House! We are planning another booking!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Beautiful and Adorable
Great house! Great location! And Terry did a great job of having everything perfect for us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason V., Andover

Always great!
This was our second time at this home and it feels like home every time. The home is great, comfortable, and quiet. Thanks for hosting us again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019