Lake House Is Close To Minneapolis, But Far From Your Normal Routine.
5.0
Outstanding(134 Reviews)House in Zimmerman, MN
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this house rental
Enjoy this lake home on beautiful Lake Fremont, which is ONLY 45 MINUTES AWAY FROM MINNEAPOLIS.
2 BR/ 1 BA Lake Home
Lake Fremont
Zimmerman, MN
Welcome to your next vacation getaway! Nestled on Lake Fremont with a beautiful view of a peaceful natural setting, this house has a huge deck, sandy beach and lakeside fire pit. Relax in the warmth and openness of the main living room with its vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace; surrounded by two bedrooms, open kitchen, wood floors, huge windows and skylights. This is your home away from home as you give your body a rest, go fishing, have a picnic, relax on the sandy beach or make s’mores at the fire pit. Bring your boat (or rent ours) and cruise the lake and explore the island in the center of the lake. In the winter, bring your snowmobile and explore the miles of nearby trails. The bonfire pit is just steps from the water.
Looking to have family/friends stay nearby? Check out our sister property (Ivy Cottage) on Lake Fremont. It's steps away!
DETAILS: The master suite is lofted and has skylights. The second bedroom has a lake/beach view. There is also a large couch perfect for afternoon naps.
The living room has skylights, large LED smart TV, DVD, and internet TV. The large windows and doors offer a great view of the lake.
Also, if you are looking for a non-toxic place, we have converted the house to a chemical-free, organic cottage. The beds, linens and pillows are either organic cotton or non-GMO cotton. Queen bed is a new organic Avocado mattress. All cleaning products are fragrance-free and we don't use harsh chemicals (Branch Basics is used for cleaning). Air filters are changed every two months. Trust us...you will notice a difference in how great you feel after a week here.
Amenities: Fireplace, Central Air/Heat, TV, DVD, Updated Kitchen w/ breakfast bar, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, extra vehicle parking and BBQ grill. High-speed WiFi available. Large dock. Patio Furniture (seasonal).
Like to fish? Throw in a line and catch sunnies and bass right off the dock! Or cast for something more challenging - the lake was recently restocked with game fish by the DNR.
Winter sports - great area for cross country skiing, snowmobiling or ice fishing.
Beautiful walking trails within a couple blocks at Grams Regional Park (see photos).
If you are bringing the family, we have a wide variety of family games, wireless internet and a DVD player. Have kids? We have plenty of toys, books and crafts to keep your little ones busy on a rainy/snowy day.
Like to eat out or go bowling? Within one mile there is an excellent, affordable family restaurant and bowling alley, Zimmerman Bowl, as well as a gas station, grocery store, liquor store and a Dunn Brothers coffee. If you enjoy shopping, there are a handful of wonderful antique and vintage shops in Zimmerman.
All furnishings, linens, cooking utensils, and kitchenware are included. Olive oil and basic seasonings provided.
Want to bring your dog? We love dogs! We welcome dogs for a non-refundable $100 per pet deposit. No cats allowed as the owner has a severe cat allergy (Christina loves cats, so blame Craig). Please note that smoking is not allowed inside the cabin.
Interested in water adventures during your stay? For an extra fee, we offer rental of a pontoon boat, kayaks (adult/youth), paddle boards/SUPs (adult/youth) and a Maui mat.
Only 20 minutes to Albertville Outlet Shopping Center and the Shops at Arbor Lakes. Only 45 minutes to Minneapolis.
2 BR/ 1 BA Lake Home
Lake Fremont
Zimmerman, MN
Welcome to your next vacation getaway! Nestled on Lake Fremont with a beautiful view of a peaceful natural setting, this house has a huge deck, sandy beach and lakeside fire pit. Relax in the warmth and openness of the main living room with its vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace; surrounded by two bedrooms, open kitchen, wood floors, huge windows and skylights. This is your home away from home as you give your body a rest, go fishing, have a picnic, relax on the sandy beach or make s’mores at the fire pit. Bring your boat (or rent ours) and cruise the lake and explore the island in the center of the lake. In the winter, bring your snowmobile and explore the miles of nearby trails. The bonfire pit is just steps from the water.
Looking to have family/friends stay nearby? Check out our sister property (Ivy Cottage) on Lake Fremont. It's steps away!
DETAILS: The master suite is lofted and has skylights. The second bedroom has a lake/beach view. There is also a large couch perfect for afternoon naps.
The living room has skylights, large LED smart TV, DVD, and internet TV. The large windows and doors offer a great view of the lake.
Also, if you are looking for a non-toxic place, we have converted the house to a chemical-free, organic cottage. The beds, linens and pillows are either organic cotton or non-GMO cotton. Queen bed is a new organic Avocado mattress. All cleaning products are fragrance-free and we don't use harsh chemicals (Branch Basics is used for cleaning). Air filters are changed every two months. Trust us...you will notice a difference in how great you feel after a week here.
Amenities: Fireplace, Central Air/Heat, TV, DVD, Updated Kitchen w/ breakfast bar, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, extra vehicle parking and BBQ grill. High-speed WiFi available. Large dock. Patio Furniture (seasonal).
Like to fish? Throw in a line and catch sunnies and bass right off the dock! Or cast for something more challenging - the lake was recently restocked with game fish by the DNR.
Winter sports - great area for cross country skiing, snowmobiling or ice fishing.
Beautiful walking trails within a couple blocks at Grams Regional Park (see photos).
If you are bringing the family, we have a wide variety of family games, wireless internet and a DVD player. Have kids? We have plenty of toys, books and crafts to keep your little ones busy on a rainy/snowy day.
Like to eat out or go bowling? Within one mile there is an excellent, affordable family restaurant and bowling alley, Zimmerman Bowl, as well as a gas station, grocery store, liquor store and a Dunn Brothers coffee. If you enjoy shopping, there are a handful of wonderful antique and vintage shops in Zimmerman.
All furnishings, linens, cooking utensils, and kitchenware are included. Olive oil and basic seasonings provided.
Want to bring your dog? We love dogs! We welcome dogs for a non-refundable $100 per pet deposit. No cats allowed as the owner has a severe cat allergy (Christina loves cats, so blame Craig). Please note that smoking is not allowed inside the cabin.
Interested in water adventures during your stay? For an extra fee, we offer rental of a pontoon boat, kayaks (adult/youth), paddle boards/SUPs (adult/youth) and a Maui mat.
Only 20 minutes to Albertville Outlet Shopping Center and the Shops at Arbor Lakes. Only 45 minutes to Minneapolis.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Zimmerman, MN
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(134 Reviews)5.0
We had a nice stay.
5.0
This property met all my expectations! The location was perfect for both hosting family and friends from the Cities as well as visiting them then retreating to our own relaxing space. We took advantage of the paddle boards, pontoon boat, fire pit, shopping and golfing in Elk River, fishing from the dock, and proximity to Minneapolis to attend a Twins game. Enough space for our two teenagers and two dogs. Host was helpful and responsive. Beautiful lake view that I was sad to leave!
5.0
The cabin was cute, clean and comfortable. Loved the outdoor spaces! The beach was great for the kids to play and swim. Fire pit area was relaxing at night.
5.0
We're second time guests. My 5yo loves the lofted bedroom. Both kids LOVED the beach. It's hard to find a rental that has a sandy beach play area.
Craig is friendly, responsive, and accessible.
My 5yo learned how to cast from the dock and was ELATED to catch her own little sunnies. So many core memories were made. :)
The cottage has all of the amenities and comes fully stocked. We never felt like we were without.
5.0
We wanted a lakeside Thanksgiving getaway and this was perfect! Cozy, warm and well appointed.
Craig, the owner responded quickly and was very helpful with the questions we had.
The kitchen had everything we needed. The beds are comfortable and there is a nice supply of linens.
We enjoyed the nearby Grams Park trails and Sand Dune Park trails for walking with our pups. We had a campfire and enjoyed the stars and full moon on the lake as well as the beautiful sunrises. There were various birds on the lake, including an eagle. The wifi works well and the smart tv streams well.
The fireplace didnt work during our stay and that was stated on the vrbo site that they are waiting for parts. Fair enough.
Overall a lovely Thanksgiving on Lake Fremont! Thank you for opening your lake house to guests and allowing pets. We are very grateful!
5.0
My brothers and I stayed here for a weekend getaway from the cities and it was the perfect place! The location is awesome - it's in a cute little neighborhood right on the lake. I did a run around the lake and it was a great route - with part of it on a dirt road that went right up along the shore. The cabin was clean, and a great size for 3 people (would be good for more people too). The cabin had all the amenities we needed and was close to a grocery store and restaurants. It was a great place to spend a weekend and I would definitely go back!
5.0
Cute little cabin with a fantastic view! So great to be near to the water. Perfect deck to sit out and chat in the evening.
The host was very responsive.
We will plan to make it our annual destination for Girls Weekend!
5.0
This property and house were great! We have 2 small kids and appreciated it not being too far away, but felt like we were far enough away from home. The weather wasn't great, but we were able to use the beach and bonfire pit which were hits with our kids! Very close a few parks, which our kids loved - easily walk-able. The home is just enough for our family of 4 and they had plenty of toys (inside and out) for our kids to play with. The only bedroom is rather small and the queen bed is up in the loft so not a ton of privacy, but it wasn't an issue for us as we had the kids sleep in the bedroom. Kitchen was well stocked. Craig was a great and responsive host. We definitely want to come back when we can actually get in the lake!
5.0
This property was beautifully put together and gave for a relaxing stay! The home is small but packs a lot into it! We opted to rent the paddle boards and Maui Mat- and had a wonderful time exploring the lake, the island, fishing off the dock, and just hanging by the beach. We saw lots of nature and enjoyed a fire lake side. Thanks so much for sharing your cabin with us!
5.0
I can’t say enough about our time at Fremont Cottage. Our family spent every minute outside enjoying the amazing sandy beach, cruising around the lake on the paddle boards and swimming in the lake. The lake in front of the cottage was the perfect depth for our small kids to swim! The cabin was clean, cute and had everything we needed and more! Craig was wonderful to work with and will definitely be back to enjoy this property again!
5.0
Friends and I had a really enjoyable stay at this lakeside cabin. The aquatic boats and facilities worked out great for us and we enjoyed exploring the nearby island. We swam some but I'd say it's not the best swimming lake due to the good amount of vegetation. I would recommend this to anyone looking to relax by the water.
5.0
We had a great weekend here! Craig was very helpful and responsive. The house was very cute and perfect for 4 adults! Loved the beach and drinking coffee on the deck.
5.0
Very clean house with a great beach right off the back of the house. Our kids loved it! Highly recommend
5.0
We absolutely loved our stay at Lake Fremont! Craig’s property was exactly as described and more. We were on the lake everyday with the boat and our kids used the paddle boards just as much. We even felt like locals as we participated in the annual July 4th Boat Parade! 😁
The town of Zimmerman had a well-equipped grocery store for all of our needs and we made quick trips to Princeton and St. Cloud to check our the surrounding area.
I highly recommend Craig and his property on Lake Fremont…one of the best VRBO vacations we have had with our family.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. I would love to see this property in the summer months I'm sure the lake is beautiful. Definitely would stay again
5.0
Lovely property
5.0
The rental comes with all the necessary ammentities. The whole property is comfortable and relaxing with one of the best views in the lake, even with 5 adults and 2 dogs. Craig offers additional rental options to make time on the lake more enjoyable. He was great to work with and even checked in when he saw us outside to make sure everything was as we expected..
5.0
This was our third visit, and we once again thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin is very clean and well supplied. We enjoyed the privacy, and the lake is beautiful.
5.0
This was our third visit, and we once again thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin is very clean and well supplied. We enjoyed the privacy, and the lake is beautiful.
5.0
Family friendly retreat
To begin, Craig (owner) is incredibly easy to communicate with - friendly, understanding, quick to respond, thorough and detailed. That kind of service shows how committed he is to ensure a wonderful stay and experience.
The cabin itself is lovely. It is quaint, clean, and has all of the amenities - washer and dryer, dishwasher, central air, wifi, flat-screen tv (all of which are helpful and so much easier and comfortable when traveling with young children.) There's even a few boxes of toys which my 3.5 year old loved to explore and play with.
The location and property is just right. Far enough from the Twin Cities to give the impression you're "getting away," but also close enough to several conveniences. There's a nearby playground and park, and several trails.
The private, sandy beach area is a huge perk (especially with kids.) We didn't use the firepit, but it's perfect for s'mores! We caught perch and sunnies right off the dock. It's totally worth renting the watercraft (kayak, canoe, SUPs) - provided a lot of fun for everyone.
The accommodations are ideal as a romantic couple retreat or small families with a dog. Definitely recommend and would stay again!
5.0
Relaxing Lakeside Getaway
Beautiful & relaxing location, lake & cabin. Stayed here last year, great kitchen, deck, dock for boat & fishing, nice firepit, central air, nice shower with relaxing shower head, lots of room to park, several amenities with cabin, paddle boards, etc. Craig is an excellent host!
Thanks Craig!
5.0
Awesome time at the Zimmerman cabin!
We had a great weekend at this cabin. Our three year old loved the beach and it was nice and clean! The beach toys were awesome as well for an extra fee. We will be booking for next year for sure!
5.0
Winter Retreat
The weather was sooo cold but Freemont Cabin was warm and cozy making it a good spot for a two day winter Retreat from the busy and freezing world!
5.0
Cute lake house.
Wonderful experience. The house had a great layout for socializing with the family and being able to have a dog as part of the family was perfect.
5.0
Beautiful lake view close to wildlife refuge
We are two women in our sixties who stayed here for a week because we wanted to watch the sandhill crane migration at the Sherburne Wildlife Refuge nearby. It was a convenient location for that. The view of the lake from the home was beautiful. There were a couple of mechanical issues we needed to contact the owner about and he was very responsive in addressing them. There are steps in the house that could be easy to trip on for older folks or younger children that it would be helpful to have railings for, and the metal chairs at the dining table were uncomfortable to sit on. But otherwise we enjoyed our stay.
5.0
The view was terrific. The house itself was incredibly clean and comfortable. We stayed with 2 adults and 4 children (ages 11-3) and we were all content.
5.0
Clean, accessible and comfortable
The view was terrific. The house itself was incredibly clean and comfortable. We stayed with 2 adults and 4 children (ages 11-3) and we were all content.
5.0
Long Weekend Getaway
The house was perfect for my husband, myself, and our dog. The house has everything you need, just bring the groceries. We used the kitchen extensively and grilled one night as well.
The upstairs queen bed was very comfortable but be warned that the loft ceiling is sloped so getting in and out of bed on the lower ceiling side requires care to avoid hitting your head.
We used the fire pit one night and the weather was perfect along with the fact that there were no bugs.
The nearby park was great for walks for our dog.
Communication with Craig was timely and check in was easy.
It’s a great place and would highly recommend.
5.0
Our annual family getaway
I believe this was our fifth year at Fremont Cottage, and we have loved each one! It’s the perfect getaway for kids and adults both. This year the new upgrades to the kitchen and bathroom were beautiful to see! Thank you for such a wonderful location to relax with the kids!
5.0
Our family had a great time ! Kids had fun swimming and playing on the sandy beach! They even caught a few small fish off the dock. Owner was WONDERFUL with communicating and meeting our every need for a perfect getaway! We will return !
5.0
Great cabin !
Our family had a great time ! Kids had fun swimming and playing on the sandy beach! They even caught a few small fish off the dock. Owner was WONDERFUL with communicating and meeting our every need for a perfect getaway! We will return !
5.0
Great getaway with nice amenities!
Craig was absolutely wonderful to work with, facility was very clean and comfy. Great shower head and bathroom has been updated. Our boys had a great time on paddle boards & Beach area was very nice! Had a nice fire each night in fire pit. Cabin is well equipped with everything a family would need. Spacious kitchen & adjoining room with TV, fireplace, couch, table & chairs.
Overall, great place and comfortable!
Thanks Craig!
Sincerely, Bill Mosby & family
5.0
Nice close getaway
Love how we didn't have to drive far to feel up north! The place is cute, lake is a good size, and having the Maui Mat and paddle boards were awesome. Great Sunset views at night.
5.0
The location was great. Easy to get to from the Twin Cities, easy to find, great access to parks and the lake. The layout of the house was also convenient, packing a good amount of living space into the small footprint of the house.The issues that my family and I had were with the cleanliness of the house. Because of COVID, we had expectations of top-notch cleanliness but were disappointed by several issues. Things we discovered were a pile of sand that appeared to have swept but not collected, laundry left in both the washing machine and dryer, a coffee maker with used coffee grounds remaining and coffee left in the pot. The last one really made me question things. If they didn't notice coffee in the coffee pot, they probably didn't disinfect the handle of the pot. That prompted me to use the disinfectant spray that was available to clean all the surfaces in the house.
5.0
Nice location but could use a new cleaning service
The location was great. Easy to get to from the Twin Cities, easy to find, great access to parks and the lake. The layout of the house was also convenient, packing a good amount of living space into the small footprint of the house.
The issues that my family and I had were with the cleanliness of the house. Because of COVID, we had expectations of top-notch cleanliness but were disappointed by several issues. Things we discovered were a pile of sand that appeared to have swept but not collected, laundry left in both the washing machine and dryer, a coffee maker with used coffee grounds remaining and coffee left in the pot. The last one really made me question things. If they didn't notice coffee in the coffee pot, they probably didn't disinfect the handle of the pot. That prompted me to use the disinfectant spray that was available to clean all the surfaces in the house.
5.0
A great cabin escape
The beach and nearby nature preserve were great for my three kids (4, 2 & 2). The house is nicely decorated and the kitchen well stocked. Very comfy beds and soft sheets. Ample towels. A well stocked closet of kids activities and games (though with COVID we didn’t use these). The lily pad and SUP were wonderful and I’m so happy we rented them. Craig was also very responsive and helpful both in our planning and upon arrival. Oh, and they have done a beautiful job with the beach and fire pit! Very few beaches on the lake and we loved having it. The water was shallow enough for the kids to play in without the scary drop found on other lakes.
However, it was not at all clean. The rugs were full of sand and hair balls. The floors were noticeably dirty and there were little bits of garbage on the floors throughout the house. When we moved beds to set up pack and plays we found a total mess, including something spilled and sticky next to one. There were wet sheets and towels in the washer when we arrived. With three kids playing on the floor it was gross and they even found hair balls and toys left behind only slightly under the couch. With COVID we were wondering if only vacuuming/shaking rugs is skipped or if other things were also not clean. Yuck! Luckily, however, we were outside most of the time and the sheets/beds seemed clean. This isn’t a trend on other reviews except one other so hopefully this is a blip and the owners can find someone else to do the cleaning because this was otherwise a great experience.
5.0
Lovely Spot!!
Our family had a delightful experience in this ideal home. It was cozy, casual and complete. Many thanks!!
5.0
a wonderful experience!
We had a great experience at Fremont Cottage. The house has pretty much everything you could need. There were lots of board games, plus some kid toys and craft items that our kids enjoyed. Renting the Maui Mat and the SUPs really allowed us to enjoy the water more. We paddled to the island in the middle of the lake to explore. The lake itself is clean, with a nicely cleared swimming area off the dock. The lake is pretty shallow off the dock, so it was great for smaller swimmers. Highlights of our trip were watching the bald eagle fly around the lake, and seeing a sea plane land in front of the house one evening. Craig was a pleasure to work with and made planning for the trip easy. Thank you for a memorable stay!
5.0
Great week!
We had a wonderful week staying at this lake house! Craig was very fast at replying to any questions we had, which was wonderful! The lake was great, very quiet which was nice. We brought our kayaks and were able to kayak every day. Our 21 month old loved playing in the sand and the water, which was very sandy on the bottom. My two complaints about the property were the cleanliness of the house and the lack of railing on the deck. When we arrived, we could tell there were parts of the house that had not been thoroughly cleaned, including the couch, under the couch, and under the rugs. Since my son is so young and always playing on the floor, we noticed this right away. The deck was wonderful, but it would have been much better had there been a railing around the deck. With a young child there, it was a little nerve wracking because he could have easily fallen of the deck. Otherwise, we loved our stay at the house!
5.0
Perfect getaway
My friends and I have stayed here for our girls weekend 3 years now. It has everything you need for a relaxing lakeside getaway.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Zimmerman?
The average price for a rental in Zimmerman is $244 per night. This rental is $339 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lake House Is Close To Minneapolis, But Far From Your Normal Routine. . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Lake House Is Close To Minneapolis, But Far From Your Normal Routine. . Enjoy the water!
Is Lake House Is Close To Minneapolis, But Far From Your Normal Routine. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Lake House Is Close To Minneapolis, But Far From Your Normal Routine. ?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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