Lakeside Leisure: Relax, Recharge, Reconnect!
House in Alexandria, MN
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
**Welcome to Your Lakeside Retreat!** Perfectly positioned halfway between Minneapolis and Fargo, this stunning mid-century modern home on Darling Lake is an ideal getaway for family reunions. Enjoy diverse living spaces tailored for different age groups within our home, ensuring everyone has their perfect spot.
**Location & Leisure:** Just 2 miles from downtown Alexandria, you’re close to vibrant bars, delightful restaurants, and charming shops. The property is a stone's throw across the water from Arrowwood Resort and Waterpark—accessible via a short boat ride—featuring dining options, a spa, and a conference center. Local favorites like The Lure and Zorbas are also easily reachable by water.
**Amenities & Comfort:** Our home features:
- A fully equipped kitchen for all your culinary needs.
- Three separate living rooms to cater to different age groups or activities.
- Free high-speed WiFi throughout the home, eliminating any dead zones.
- Comfortable sleeping arrangements include: one king, one queen, two full beds, two twin beds, and two sleeper sofas (one queen, one full).
- All beds are outfitted with high-end, cool gel memory foam mattresses for a restful sleep.
- Entertainment is guaranteed with two large Smart TVs, each complemented by excellent surround sound systems.
**Outdoor Adventures & Recreation:**
- Bring your boat and enjoy exclusive access to our boat lift and dock.
- Swim at the hard sand beach or relax on the lakefront deck.
- Experience the stunning 4th of July fireworks directly from the dock, kitchen, or any of the decks.
- Complimentary water toys and a selection of yard games are available for endless fun.
**Unique Offerings:**
- We are one of the few VRBO lakefront properties on a Premier Chain of Lakes, conveniently within pizza delivery range!
- Our location not only provides a view but direct access to a chain of six beautiful lakes leading to a crystal clear lazy river—perfect for exploring by boat.
**Family-Friendly:** For those traveling with little ones, consider renting essential baby equipment through BabyQuip. Have everything you need delivered directly to our home, saving space and hassle during your travel.
**Your Perfect Stay:** We strive for your five-star experience. Should anything fall short, please let us know how we can make it right.
**Location & Leisure:** Just 2 miles from downtown Alexandria, you’re close to vibrant bars, delightful restaurants, and charming shops. The property is a stone's throw across the water from Arrowwood Resort and Waterpark—accessible via a short boat ride—featuring dining options, a spa, and a conference center. Local favorites like The Lure and Zorbas are also easily reachable by water.
**Amenities & Comfort:** Our home features:
- A fully equipped kitchen for all your culinary needs.
- Three separate living rooms to cater to different age groups or activities.
- Free high-speed WiFi throughout the home, eliminating any dead zones.
- Comfortable sleeping arrangements include: one king, one queen, two full beds, two twin beds, and two sleeper sofas (one queen, one full).
- All beds are outfitted with high-end, cool gel memory foam mattresses for a restful sleep.
- Entertainment is guaranteed with two large Smart TVs, each complemented by excellent surround sound systems.
**Outdoor Adventures & Recreation:**
- Bring your boat and enjoy exclusive access to our boat lift and dock.
- Swim at the hard sand beach or relax on the lakefront deck.
- Experience the stunning 4th of July fireworks directly from the dock, kitchen, or any of the decks.
- Complimentary water toys and a selection of yard games are available for endless fun.
**Unique Offerings:**
- We are one of the few VRBO lakefront properties on a Premier Chain of Lakes, conveniently within pizza delivery range!
- Our location not only provides a view but direct access to a chain of six beautiful lakes leading to a crystal clear lazy river—perfect for exploring by boat.
**Family-Friendly:** For those traveling with little ones, consider renting essential baby equipment through BabyQuip. Have everything you need delivered directly to our home, saving space and hassle during your travel.
**Your Perfect Stay:** We strive for your five-star experience. Should anything fall short, please let us know how we can make it right.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Alexandria, MN
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful property, has all the amenities, plenty of space to spread out!!! Quiet, beautiful lake!!! Very organized and clean!! Great great stay!!
5.0 / 5.0
We all enjoyed our stay here. This home was perfect for our family. We appreciated the good communication with the owner.
5.0 / 5.0
This home is nothing short of perfect. Wonderful family spaces, wonderful space for the teens to "disappear". Bedrooms are spectacular, the kitchen is wonderful. We played many games of Farkel and Yatzee, did two 1000 piece puzzles, and spent many hours on the lake, the winery, and the minigolf course. A much needed respite for our family, and we couldn't ask for a better place to be. Thank you soo much.
5.0 / 5.0
Second year staying! Great spot!
5.0 / 5.0
The home met all of our needs, two fantastic living rooms and large bedrooms with storage. The kitchen was well stocked with extra items (spices, coffee filters, great cutlery, and also had a crockpot.) there was plenty of firewood. The lower deck is so nice for gathering and private with fantastic lights.
Only downside was the decks only had six chairs but we had two bag chairs packed and there also isn’t central air (window unit in the living room.)
Fantastic space and we will definitely be back!!! So close to Carlos Creek (we attended a cheese pairing) and we loved the stairs for morning workouts!
Thank you, George!!
5.0 / 5.0
Had a lovely time with our children and grandchildren.
We love the chain of lakes that we have been coming to for the past 36 years. Our family has grown so we need more space. George's house is ideal for us. It has a nice boat lift. The location is perfect also to town, or across the lake to Arrowwood. Thanks for a great week!
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our girls weekends! Great views and amenities-very close to Zorbazs and Carlos Creek Winery! Had an awesome time wading in the water and hanging out on the deck! Awesome spot to gather and relax for a weekend!
5.0 / 5.0
This place was wonderful for our family gathering of 8 adults & 2 babies!
5.0 / 5.0
The lily pad a lot of fun for our grandkids. We were able to easily cook our meals there. To note if unable to do stairs could not access the dock. Beautiful view. Enjoyed the pair of loons we saw often.
5.0 / 5.0
George outfitted his home with all the cooking equipment you could want, games galore, a lily pad, new Traeger grill and a sound system equivalent to a movie theater. Restaurants, entertainment park and winery near by. What more could you ask for?!
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent stay, highly recommended
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome home for vacation!
Our annual family vacation and it was perfect for our family!
Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Joyce Ramige
Pleasant!
5.0 / 5.0
Lakefront Property -close to town
Beautiful lakefront property with nearby Alexandria grocery stores, restaurants and shops.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location
This house was perfect for our trip up to Alexandria. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful views of Lake Darling
We had a very nice stay. The house works so well with the layout of space, the items
provided, the nearness to Alexandria’s downtown and perfect Fall colors. We enjoyed the fire pit and the fireplace, put together puzzles, went for walks and read books. Plenty of hot water for showers. Well stocked kitchen. Very good host, taking care to check on whether we needed anything.
5.0 / 5.0
Fall Fishing
My husband, our young adult boys, and a few of their friends joined us for a few days of fishing. The home was perfect for our group: size, bedrooms, dock area, backyard with fire pit - we cooked all meals at the home. Neighbors were friendly and helped us find some walleyes. My folks lived on Lake Darling for 20 years - was great to be back and spent some time with friends and family in such a great home. Thank you, George!
5.0 / 5.0
Home away from home, and then some
My family and I had such a wonderful time here! The weather cooperated for the most part, and even when the rain came we were content on staying in and playing games and watching movies.
Everywhere you would like to visit in Alexandria was literally within a minutes drive.
Our host George was a very nice guy and responded quickly when we had questions. The home was well stocked with necessities, which was so nice.
The lake was perfect for playing safely by the dock for the kids! Fishing was fun as well. Bluegill and Bass were easy to catch and kept everyone entertained. I hope to visit again!!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect family vacation spot
Our family of 9 had a wonderful time. Lake shore was shallower than last year but we managed just fine. House was beautiful, comfortable, well organized and outfitted. We especially loved having three separate areas for relaxing. Teens in basement, young adults in tv area, and older folks in living room, and also lots of together time at the huge table. Mini golf and go karts at Casey's, shopping downtown and fishing.... So much fun! Had the pleasure of meeting the owner. George is super nice and so responsive to any questions or concerns. Thank you soooo much, George. We loved every minute of our time, even the rainy day 1000 piece puzzle day. :)
5.0 / 5.0
beautiful home on lake darling
great location. nice home. well maintained. beautiful sunsets.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely home.
Worked well for our 8 adults and 3 kids. Lake is shallow so you would need to go out a long way to actually swim. Kids enjoyed the lily pad!
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Vacation
I mean, everything you can think of was in the house or on the property. Our group loved the area and convenience to every thing. Owner was very excessable. Will differently consider going back.
5.0 / 5.0
Our yearly fishing trip
Perfect! The owner is very responsive. The home is very nice and had lots of room!! Had everything we needed and much more! It’s was a relaxing stay!!
5.0 / 5.0
Cleanest VRBO we’ve ever seen
Excellent property, exceptional service and responsiveness from owner.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house!
We had 2 families a total of 4 adults and 5 kids! Such a beautiful home. The pictures don’t do it justice, so much room and nicely stocked. Great view and we had awesome weather! I would stay here again! Owners were easy to work with!!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home, perfect for our family
This home was perfect for our group of 9. The space was great, with separate areas for the teena, the young adults and the older folks. The lake was gorgeous and perfect for skiing, fishing (I caught my first northern And one of our party caught a walleye) and boating. The teens went to a nearby beach and enjoyed being "alone". Shopping was convenient and fun. Nice neighbors and great lawn. The only thing I would change is some tieoffs for the boats, to helpbuabold folks get out of the boats and kayaks we brought. I took a spill getting out of the kayak but the water was warm and clean and I didn't mind. Lol. Thank you George. It was a lovely time!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Alexandria?
The average price for a rental in Alexandria is $320 per night. This rental is $784 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakeside Leisure: Relax, Recharge, Reconnect!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lakeside Leisure: Relax, Recharge, Reconnect! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lakeside Leisure: Relax, Recharge, Reconnect!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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