Ultra Private Lake Home on Sandy Beach!
House in Leech Lake, MN
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
***5 day minimum stay required during June, July and August (peak season).
This Leech Lake home in Trader's Bay is located on what is considered to be the best stretch of beach on the entire lake. The beach is sandy and the water is clear and weed free.
On a dead end road, this property is extremely private for families. It is a completely remodeled home with 3 bedrooms in the main house along with a separate bedroom and bathroom space in the renovated garage living space with 2 twin beds. The detached living quarter space has its own bathroom, small private patio and sliding door to the lake (this rustic detached space is ONLY available mid May-mid October as it's otherwise winterized.)
The property includes a dock and a lift for renters. Docks are put in after ice out and taken out mid/late October. Times vary per year according to weather. It's approximately 15 minutes from downtown Walker.
The property is professionally decorated and includes extra fun touches such as family board games, outdoor bean bag toss game (cornhole), gas fireplace in main living area, smart TVs in main home, wi-fi, rustic playhouse for kids and a screened in gazebo with gas firepit. Smoke free, pet free home clean and inviting home.
Additionally, an outdoor shower makes for convenient lake life! For the ultimate lake life experience, we have another firepit (wood supplied to guests) at the lake's edge with Adirondack chairs for comfort.
A king size bedroom suite on the second level walks out onto a 2nd level deck with outdoor seating and additional gas firepit.
We can't put into words how amazing the lake and beach are at our property. The soft sand and very shallow entry into the water make this the PERFECT spot for family's with kids. Our kids can touch the sandy bottom well beyond the dock!!
This property is on 9 acres. Although we have a lot of room to roam, we ask that all renters respect our 8 person limit throughout their stay. We do not allow campers or tents to exceed this limit either. Violating this rule will result in losing damage deposits.
The following is provided to renters: most necessary kitchen utensils/dinnerware/cookware, toaster, coffee maker, crockpot, bed linens, bath linens, firewood, gas grill, paddleboard, paddle boat, cornhole bean bag game and ping pong table.
Boat lift: Uncovered, fits 19-20ft boat length up to 5,000 pounds. Docks and lift are removed sometime every October and every attempt is made to put them back in time for fishing opener. Timing depends on when the ice is off the lake and we are unable to offer a guaranteed date they are in or out because of these factors.
***Mid October - May the garage living quarters (bedroom/bath) are inoperable as they are winterized. Dock is also taken out during that timeframe.
***We do have an OUTDOOR security camera on our property that is motion activated. Camera is located on garage roofline and faces main home front deck.
***We pride ourselves on PERFECT accommodations for renters; however, Leech Lake typically has a Mayfly hatch for approximately 10 days mid to late June. This does somewhat effect the water quality and our normally pristine water and outdoor areas. Anyone renting during this timeframe acknowledges this disclaimer.
*** Our home is pet free. Violation of pets on property will result in a $250 additional cleaning fee.
***This property is in the thick of Minnesota lake country. Insects, animals, trees and all nature related elements will surround you on our property. We believe it's part of the charm of our private oasis. We can arrange additional outdoor cleaning/maintenance for sidewalks, beach and outdoor living areas during your stay for an additional fee if you put in this request.
This Leech Lake home in Trader's Bay is located on what is considered to be the best stretch of beach on the entire lake. The beach is sandy and the water is clear and weed free.
On a dead end road, this property is extremely private for families. It is a completely remodeled home with 3 bedrooms in the main house along with a separate bedroom and bathroom space in the renovated garage living space with 2 twin beds. The detached living quarter space has its own bathroom, small private patio and sliding door to the lake (this rustic detached space is ONLY available mid May-mid October as it's otherwise winterized.)
The property includes a dock and a lift for renters. Docks are put in after ice out and taken out mid/late October. Times vary per year according to weather. It's approximately 15 minutes from downtown Walker.
The property is professionally decorated and includes extra fun touches such as family board games, outdoor bean bag toss game (cornhole), gas fireplace in main living area, smart TVs in main home, wi-fi, rustic playhouse for kids and a screened in gazebo with gas firepit. Smoke free, pet free home clean and inviting home.
Additionally, an outdoor shower makes for convenient lake life! For the ultimate lake life experience, we have another firepit (wood supplied to guests) at the lake's edge with Adirondack chairs for comfort.
A king size bedroom suite on the second level walks out onto a 2nd level deck with outdoor seating and additional gas firepit.
We can't put into words how amazing the lake and beach are at our property. The soft sand and very shallow entry into the water make this the PERFECT spot for family's with kids. Our kids can touch the sandy bottom well beyond the dock!!
This property is on 9 acres. Although we have a lot of room to roam, we ask that all renters respect our 8 person limit throughout their stay. We do not allow campers or tents to exceed this limit either. Violating this rule will result in losing damage deposits.
The following is provided to renters: most necessary kitchen utensils/dinnerware/cookware, toaster, coffee maker, crockpot, bed linens, bath linens, firewood, gas grill, paddleboard, paddle boat, cornhole bean bag game and ping pong table.
Boat lift: Uncovered, fits 19-20ft boat length up to 5,000 pounds. Docks and lift are removed sometime every October and every attempt is made to put them back in time for fishing opener. Timing depends on when the ice is off the lake and we are unable to offer a guaranteed date they are in or out because of these factors.
***Mid October - May the garage living quarters (bedroom/bath) are inoperable as they are winterized. Dock is also taken out during that timeframe.
***We do have an OUTDOOR security camera on our property that is motion activated. Camera is located on garage roofline and faces main home front deck.
***We pride ourselves on PERFECT accommodations for renters; however, Leech Lake typically has a Mayfly hatch for approximately 10 days mid to late June. This does somewhat effect the water quality and our normally pristine water and outdoor areas. Anyone renting during this timeframe acknowledges this disclaimer.
*** Our home is pet free. Violation of pets on property will result in a $250 additional cleaning fee.
***This property is in the thick of Minnesota lake country. Insects, animals, trees and all nature related elements will surround you on our property. We believe it's part of the charm of our private oasis. We can arrange additional outdoor cleaning/maintenance for sidewalks, beach and outdoor living areas during your stay for an additional fee if you put in this request.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Leech Lake, MN
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Everything about this VRBO is wonderful. The hosts go above and beyond to extend a helping hand with anything that may be needed. They are gracious, efficient and professional. We feel blessed to have had the opportunity to stay...and look forward to the return next year! The cabin is beautiful. The land around it and the view of the lake could not be better. WOW! Thank you Emily!
5.0 / 5.0
The property is spacious and very private. Rain or shine you are able to have fun here. Shine! Dining on lower deck, morning coffee or cheese crackers and wine on upper deck, beautiful campfire lake side, games on the lawn galore, Rain! Games in the garage, fire in the screened in gazebo, movies etc indoors in every room, boat lift at dock. Great pontoon rentals near by with Sea Legs making the boat easy to moor.
The rooms were comfortable and very well appointed. The kitchen is modern and easy to have multipul cooks work on meals. Beds very comfy. Very private property. Not bothered by anyone, only the friendly folks who wave as they casually cruise past. This property is awesome. We are already booked for next year. Mike and Emily are very friendly and helpful. Thank you
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent, beautiful property. Very private, peaceful setting!
5.0 / 5.0
Super clean, very quiet retreat for family. Great access to the lake. Awesome beach for the kids! Plenty of room for 8 people!
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed a peaceful family getaway for Father’s Day. The house was decorated nicely and equipped with anything you would need for a relaxing stay away from home. We used the boat lift which was very nice to have with the windy weather! Loved the fire pit on the beach, even though we didn’t have the best weather we still enjoyed relaxing by the crackling fire and listening to the waves. Very nice sandy beach, we enjoyed the hammock and swing! Water toys were fun to use also!
At night we enjoyed eating supper out on the deck and then sitting in the gazebo with the fire pit.
Location is great for privacy and close enough to go for supper or play at the casino.
Hosts were very accommodating and easy to reach if need.
I would highly recommend staying here and plan to again!
5.0 / 5.0
It was an awesome time! Thank you! Just a FYI, there are squirrels trying to get into your attic though the soffit.
5.0 / 5.0
We had an amazing time staying at this property! The amenities were great and the property felt very family friendly. It was also nice how private the location is, but not too far from town.
5.0 / 5.0
Mike and Emily are so awesome and we just love their house so much. This was our second time here during the fall and this time we brought family with us. Fall colors were really popping this time of the year. Property is so peaceful and private. Two master bedrooms makes this perfect for couples. Lake view is a 10+. Thank you for our beautiful, quiet lake house vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
This is a lovely home and property. The house is updated and beautifully decorated. The property is very large. Great view of lake and many places to sit outside. We spent the majority of our time on the lower deck, and around the fire pit by the lake.
Our adult children enjoyed the garage, where there is a ping pong table and foosball. They had corn hole available (which we thoroughly enjoyed).
The rooms are lovely, beds very comfortable.
Great communication with the hosts.
Wished we could have stayed longer!
5.0 / 5.0
This was our 2nd stay here and we enjoyed it once again! Communication with owners through text was always met with quick response so if you ever have any questions or issues they are taken care of.
Spectacular beach area for kids (and adults) of any age. Plenty of kitchenware and utensils for large groups, very quiet and private.
Will be staying again!
Paul
2.0 / 5.0
The house was very nice, however, the bedding and sheets all were terrible and smell like cat urine.
Previous renters had not taken care of the place because it was not in good order when we arrived. The paddle boards and beach equipment were all old and damaged. The Internet barely worked, and the TVs would not connect to the Internet.
The house looked nice, but the basic functionality like bedding and comfort of the bed , along with the sheets and pillows, smelling like cat urine , all left a lot to be desired . …. I would’ve expected more for 600 a night. I’m not convinced anything is washed in between guests.
4.0 / 5.0
Very comfortable and fund with 4 couples
5.0 / 5.0
This property is amazing. A wonderful cozy environment that is secluded and provides all of the amenities for your stay. The property owner is outstanding and responds very quickly. It was a great choice for a Thanksgiving getaway!
5.0 / 5.0
Everything was as advertised. Owners were very responsive and the property was great. Will definitely book again
4.0 / 5.0
If you’re looking for a spacious updated lake cabin tucked into the trees on the bay this is your place. My family and I stayed here for our yearly week vacation at a lake cabin. We chose this cabin based on the location and size. The beach was great and private. It was nice to not have lots of boat traffic out front. The cabin itself was spacious and perfect for all 6 adults and an infant. 2 adults stayed in the guest cabin which has its own bathroom. The guest cabin also has a foosball table and ping pong table which was a fun addition. The kitchen was well stocked with the basic necessities that you would need for cooking. The fireplace was a plus especially with the chillier nights we had towards the end of our stay. There is an acorn tree above the cabin and the acorns fall quite often making it sound like it is hailing. We didn’t mind the acorns but heads up if you’re sitting outside enjoying the decks as they might fall on you! The only negative we had about our stay was the towels and bedding smelled musty. As if they were left in the washer too long before the cleaning crew came and put in the dryer. The owner, Emily, was great at responding to our remote fiasco and even had a replacement sent up during our stay which was so not necessary but appreciated! The cabins neighbor came over and let us know about the nuisance black bear in the area which was greatly appreciated as well. Overall, we had a great time staying here and would recommend. Emily, you have a lovely lake cabin. Thank you for sharing it with our family.
5.0 / 5.0
This is our second year staying at this property. Couldn’t ask for more: A gracious host, well maintained, very private, well stocked, great beach and fantastic fishing. We would highly recommend!
4.0 / 5.0
Had a great time. The beach is very nice and the water is very clear with a sandy bottom, also shallow which was great for the little kids. Loved being close to the canal to take you to Agency Bay, on the days it was a bit windy and the water was a little rougher we would go there and it was very calm. Look forward to going back next year!
5.0 / 5.0
We had such a good time with our family of 8 staying comfortably in this lovely home. The lake was great and the location was private and beautiful.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent Week!
Very nice property at a great location. Entire family loved the week. View of the lake with a fire on the beach was incredible! Hope to stay there again next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Beachfront for the family with games!
Great property with beachfront with a lot of of fun stuff to do. House is super clean and stocked and nicely decorated. Rooms are big with basically two master suites. Only downside was that the outside walkways and patio areas were not cleaned regularly. The “game room” in the garage was a huge hit with the young kids!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful and relaxing
My family and I loved the time we spent at this rental home! The house was absolutely beautiful and clean with very comfortable beds for everyone. We enjoyed the wonderful amenities such as the game room, fire pit, hydro bikes, and paddle boards. Favorite spot to hang out was at the end of the dock where we could watch are children swim and play. The boat lift was very convenient with nearby boat ramp just a couple miles away. Perfect location from Walker, MN, Emily gave us great recommendations of places to visit in town. Outdoor seating area was a little dirty with tree debris/ dirt, but we where pry one of the first this year to stay and actually be able to enjoy sitting outside in the warmer weather, so totally understandable. We would absolutely book this place again!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Family Fun
We had such a wonderful time with our family. The home is beautiful and fully stocked with all the necessities. The beach is amazing and boat lift fit out boat perfectly. Beautiful home, gourmet kitchen, sand beach, fire pit, gorgeous lake views, private and close to Walker what else could you ask for.
5.0 / 5.0
Incredible views and relaxing stay!
Beautiful cabin with plenty of space on Leech Lake. We have already booked our stay again for next year (for even longer.) We were particularly impressed with:
-Responsiveness of owner (Emily) and her family to ensure our stay was comfortable and that any questions we had were answered timely
-Unexpected amenities - bonus cabin, gazebo, playhouse with lego table/puzzles and pristine beach with water levels out to the dock at just the right height for kids (5 and 8)
-The cabin is beautiful, well decorated, and feels like you're staying in a comfortable lake home on Leech.
We were so impressed and are looking forward to coming back!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location, property and house.
Don’t think it gets better than this on Leech. Shallow, all sand, no weeds. House and guest quarters updated. Very private.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location
We had a great time, the cabin is very nice and super cute decorations. Beds were comfy and kitchen has everything you need. Location is perfect, very private and right on the lake. Short drive to Walker and the casino. Ample supply of firewood provided and we had fun on the paddle boat too! Emily went above and beyond to make sure we had a great anniversary trip, we would love to come back, thanks for sharing your home with us.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Stay! Super Private
Stay was great, home is warm and inviting. We will be back.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing!
This place is just beautiful. The pictures don’t do it justice. It has absolutely everything you would ever want in a lake home. Beds & bedding are super comfy! Lake access literally out your front door. Awesome kitchen and stunning beauty to wake up to every day. The upstairs bedroom with windows all throughout wake you up to the most incredible lake and woods views. Mike and Emily were very attentive and checked in often to be sure we had all we needed to make our stay enjoyable. Very quick to reply to questions and even bought a fish cleaning table prior to our arrival. Cant wait to come back next year!
5.0 / 5.0
Annual Family Vacation
Beautiful property, very private. Host is very quick to respond. Already booked for next year!
4.0 / 5.0
Spacious Lake Home on a Private Lot with an Enviable Sand Shoreline
The house was as described and pictured. The kitchen is well stocked, beds were comfortable with nice linens and an ample supply of bath towels was provided. The house is nicely decorated and quite spacious—especially the two main bathrooms. The mechanicals in the house are first rate: well water is filtered and softened, a tankless heater serves up hot water quickly on demand and the A/C is well distributed. The property is very private and the outdoor spaces are well furnished—BUT be prepared to sweep these areas prior to use as spiders are ever present and their overnight efforts are visible every morning.
We agree the house is located on “the best stretch of beach on the entire lake”; as people who grew up on the lake we aren’t aware of a nicer length of sandy shoreline. Although Leech doesn’t have any “sand bars”, the area in front of this house is about as close as you might get which makes for a very child friendly play area.
However the location does come with two potential downsides: first, the shoreline can be a very popular party spot for local residents on weekends and holidays. So if there is nice weather with winds out of the SW (or less than 5mph in any direction), don’t be surprised to find a large contingent of boaters mooring to the East. That was our experience Saturday and Sunday from around 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and included loud music, loud conversation and a half dozen Waverunners cruising in, out and about at all times.
Second, the location may be challenging for larger, deep hulled boats to navigate around the dock. We measured the depth at the end of the dock to be roughly 20” and as a result we were unable to drive our 20’ bowrider I/O to and from the dock at any point during our stay. Instead we had to stop 200’+ short, fully raise the outdrive, jump out and walk our boat up to the lift. And then do the reverse whenever heading out. We were also unable to use the boat lift; the depth from surface to the keel supports was 10” in the front (bow) and 14” in back (stern). Thus we chose to dock our boat overnight at nearby Brindley’s Harbor to avoid the risk of a wind change while we were sleeping.
Please note the lake level we experienced was abnormally low—by about a foot—due to the 2021 drought and Leech being a reservoir that feeds the Mississippi. It is also 100% beyond the control of the property owners. Nonetheless we are giving a heads up to future customers with larger boats so they can plan accordingly.
4.0 / 5.0
Had Fun
The property is located in a convenient part of the lake. Located next to the channel to Agency bay it gives many options to enjoy the lake. Privacy was absolutely great and really allowed us all to enjoy each others company without having neighbors watching every move.
5.0 / 5.0
Serene and beautiful lake home
We stayed for 5 nights at this beautiful and secluded lake home. We loved the private beach, dock, game room and many options for outdoor visits. We would have loved to stay another 5 days! The home was beautifully decorated, and very spacious. Perfect setup for our family of 5!
5.0 / 5.0
Oasis in the Land of 11,842 lakes!
My family and I really enjoyed our time here! There were 5 adults and 2 kids under 4. We ended up bringing a fishing boat and renting a pontoon and waverunner from J & K Marine. The boat lift was nice although we assumed they would have cleats along the dock to tie other vehicles up to but this was not the case. The beach is long and sandy but that being said, there was a fair amount of sticks and debris. Luckily, there was a rake that we used to clear most of it. They also have a paddle boat, paddle board, and beach chairs that were all really nice. The bonfire pit, chair swing, and chairs were really a nice touch. The outdoor shower on the garage and foot rinse hose on the house were very helpful and appreciated. My kids loved the playhouse and Foosball table in the garage! The kitchen is very nice and extremely functional. The ice maker wasn't working in the freezer but we had plenty of ice so it was fine. The screened in gazebo and upper deck with fire tables were crowd favorites during our stay. The cherry on top was the view from the upstairs master bedroom when the sun is rising, so beautiful! We went at the end of June and we were right between the 2 waves of mayfly hatching so the fishing wasn't great but we still caught a few fish. Just to note, the road to turn onto to get to the house sneaks up on you so be prepared.
2.5 / 5.0
This lake home was one of our favorites! Emily was one of the most responsive hosts we've had and was great at making sure our stay was perfect. There was plenty for us to do whether it was fishing, swimming, playing ping pong, or enjoying the beautiful deck (both of them!) And the kids loved the play house, even had a/c! My husband's parents stayed with us and having a main floor master bedroom was awesome because stairs are hard for them. And my husband and I had the upstairs master and the kids' room was just down the hall, so that worked perfectly for us.The house is tastefully decorated and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. Smart tvs so that we could still have our movie nights. Plenty of space for our group of 7 to be together or apart. The part I loved the most was the privacy and seclusion. Enjoying my morning coffee on the deck and watching our kids play in the lake was exactly what I needed to reset from a hectic work life. All in all it was a wonderful stay and we hope to be back again. Thank you again Michael and Emily for opening your home to us, you really have a wonderful place!
5.0 / 5.0
Great time!
We had a great time! Very clean and spacious lake home. Beautifully decorated. Would love to come back some day. Thanks!
5.0 / 5.0
Private Family Getaway
This lake home was one of our favorites! Emily was one of the most responsive hosts we've had and was great at making sure our stay was perfect. There was plenty for us to do whether it was fishing, swimming, playing ping pong, or enjoying the beautiful deck (both of them!) And the kids loved the play house, even had a/c! My husband's parents stayed with us and having a main floor master bedroom was awesome because stairs are hard for them. And my husband and I had the upstairs master and the kids' room was just down the hall, so that worked perfectly for us.
The house is tastefully decorated and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. Smart tvs so that we could still have our movie nights. Plenty of space for our group of 7 to be together or apart. The part I loved the most was the privacy and seclusion.
Enjoying my morning coffee on the deck and watching our kids play in the lake was exactly what I needed to reset from a hectic work life. All in all it was a wonderful stay and we hope to be back again. Thank you again Michael and Emily for opening your home to us, you really have a wonderful place!
5.0 / 5.0
Fishing Opener
Our family stayed here for the fishing opener this year. The house, property and setting are gorgeous! I highly recommend this rental house for a vacation and hope to rent again in the future. The house was clean, cozy and had all necessities. The property was very private and had a lovely long, sandy beach. The owners respond quickly to messages and clearly cherish their lake house.
4.0 / 5.0
Fun stay, great location
House was great for our family. We had some issues with the house, but the owners were great to work with on getting them resolved. Location is amazing.
2.5 / 5.0
Great get away, only thing to complain about was the October snow ❄️
5.0 / 5.0
Great get away
Great get away, only thing to complain about was the October snow ❄️ 😀
2.5 / 5.0
We loved it here - the seclusion and privacy was outstanding. Any questions or needs we had were promptly answered.A note for future renters - bring ice, the ice machine is not operable, but if you remember to bring ice you may not need to run to town for anything! (we stayed a week and didn't need a grocery or supply run all week!)
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Leech Lake?
The average price for a rental in Leech Lake is $413 per night. This rental is $103 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ultra Private Lake Home on Sandy Beach! . 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 Ultra Private Lake Home on Sandy Beach! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Ultra Private Lake Home on Sandy Beach! ?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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