Beautiful 5,000 square foot Home on quiet lake in Alexandria
House in Alexandria, MN
12 guests · 7 bedrooms · 3 baths
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
Welcome to the McCabe Cabin on Lake Henry. We call it a cabin, but with 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and over 5000 square feet it really is more of a lake home. Whether you are looking for a place large enough to have a family reunion or someplace intimate enough for a small gathering the McCabe Cabin is the perfect choice.
We started renting it out to friends and family in the summer of 2008 and had such a positive response that we decided to expand it to off season and more specialized rentals such as scrap booking. Check out the photos and the description in the following pages and contact us if you have any further questions. Thanks for your interest.
Keywords: Lake Home
We started renting it out to friends and family in the summer of 2008 and had such a positive response that we decided to expand it to off season and more specialized rentals such as scrap booking. Check out the photos and the description in the following pages and contact us if you have any further questions. Thanks for your interest.
Keywords: Lake Home
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Alexandria, MN
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time. We fished off the dock, biked the nearby trails, golfed, dined and just spent time together. The Sauna was a big hit. Accommodations were great.
We got to meet Mickey, the host. It was a pleasure talking with him.
We hope to make it back!
10.0 / 10.0
We'll definitely be back!!! Our Family Gathered from Colorado, North Dakota & Minnesota at this lovely Home for a weeklong Retreat&Respite&Reunion on a Peaceful Lake.....it was simply Spectacular!
10.0 / 10.0
My family tries to get together for a week-long vacation once a year. We’ve mostly stayed in the same area but decided to branch out to Alexandria this year. We were so glad to find a property that would fit us all and it did not disappoint! There were plenty of bedrooms to afford everyone a place to sleep with some privacy. It was clean and offered so many amenities we really didn't need to bring much at all! The kitchen had all the necessary tools to cook and eat, and the bathrooms were well stocked with towels and hygiene products. It was a bit chilly, so there were only a couple warm swim days, but the patios both down by the lake and up at the house had seating and fire pits and were great for hanging out and having campfires.
Plenty of room for yard games, in a nice quiet neighborhood and within walking distance of downtown. We all knew we wanted to come back again next year so we've already booked our stay!
8.0 / 10.0
Stay here. Don't hesitate booking this incredible home. We make a point to choose different homes and different lakes every year. This one checked all of the boxes and was recommended by the group as a rebook for a following year!
Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms are on every level. Laundry is quiet and on the lower level. Many sitting groups and areas both inside, outside, and lakeside.
FYI: Icemaker is just a regular fridge icemaker. (When you have 12 people, it matters!)
There are currently only two fridges - the drink/bait fridge is out of commission.
Lots of seating in the living room and HDMI hookup on the TV. We were able to play games, use the TV to project Scattagories lists, and do our nightly round of "Helper of the Day".
The area is perfect for that morning walk (there's a trail nearby). NIce turn around point for 2 miles daily. Ample garbage and recycling bin storage. Huge pantry storage for your groceries. Plenty of cookware, fridge storage containers, etc. We weren't at a loss for anything.
Fishing was good. Lots of little fish by the dock, but the Baitcaster a little further yielded bass. Lake health is good, noticed by the presence of turtles. Kayaks, paddleboard, and jumping dock were a daily use item. Plenty of seating dockside and lakeside for family viewing and photos. Lake isn't busy, which makes it nice for fishing, swimming, and lounging.
Owner is easy to reach and responsive. Quick to navigate any troubleshooting we had. Very good space!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was clean and exactly as described. There was ample room for everyone to have their own space and be together. The pontoon worked great and was comfortable for many of us to be on at the same time. We really enjoyed our stay and have already booked for next summer!
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home & grounds. Our family enjoyed playing tons of corn hole, fire pits, bird watching, watching sunrises over the lake, playing cards & games, and kayaking.
Dining room light fixture does not give adequate light - especially for games.
Pontoon was usable but not quite reliable. We enjoyed tootling about the lake and did make it safely back to the dock each time but motor appeared to need attention or replacement.
Host Mickey, accommodated quickly in addressing our requests.
10.0 / 10.0
Stayed with co-workers and it was a lovely place. Clean, cozy, homey and very close to everything.
10.0 / 10.0
Access to the pontoon was a nice component for extended family. Home is within walking distance of downtown. Private bedrooms and spaces for togetherness or alone time as we wished. Quiet neighborhood. Well stocked kitchen and games closet.
8.0 / 10.0
The property was perfect for what we wanted to do. It was so close to town, we walked as much as we could.
A couple of things. The light above the dinner table was very dark. Looks like it could use some LED light bulbs. It seemed darker because we could not keep the front door open to use just the screen door as the screen door had many tears in it and the screen door had gaps at the top and the bottom so that we had to close it to keep the bugs out. If we could have had it open, it would have lightened up the room. The house is stocked very well with many household goods. However, the refrigerator probably needs a good clean out as some of the items that have been left behind by others are past their due dates. At one point someone had dropped a quarter down the couch in the living room, when we picked up the cushion to look for it, there were many crumbs under the cushion...and we only picked up one cushion. We had a great time, and are coming back again next year. I would give it an overall rating of 4, just for the fact that the cleaning needs to be a little better and the front screen door needs to be replaced. We still had a great time.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful clean cabin/house nice neighborhood, beautiful if you like sun or shade! We had a great time for our girls week end!
10.0 / 10.0
We all thoroughly enjoyed our “sisters weekend” at this beautiful lake home. The place was immaculately kept and well appointed with everything you need to have a great time with friends or loved ones. We certainly recommend and will plan on returning!
10.0 / 10.0
This was a girl's trip to the Alexandria, MN area. The house and grounds were great. Plenty of room for everyone. The house was very well furnished and had a well stocked kitchen. Would definitely recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
The location is great as it is only a mile give or take to the grocery store, bait shop, restaurants, etc. It also has privacy as there are trees on both sides of the property. House is well stocked with everything you might need. The pontoon didn't run for us but memories were created! There were several oars in the boat shed so away we went just a few hundred yards from the dock for the best sunny fishing. The boat anchor ran well thankfully and you had to be mindful of the wind to assure a safe return! We will be talking about it for years to come. Bass could be caught off the dock too! All in all it was a great little mini vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful! House was beautiful, lake and pontoon were perfect. The kids had so much fun even the little ones. Can’t wait to save up and go again!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property, well maintained, great lake views, spacious bedrooms. Host was prompt with answers to some questions. Pontoon was a nice addition to the package
10.0 / 10.0
We booked the cabin for a family vacation as my parents sold their lake home last year an my in-laws sold their cabin a few years ago. This place was fantastic. It was very spacious and very well maintained. The yard was beautiful as was the dock and boat. We had many swims from the included pontoon and fires on the patio overlooking the lake. Although spacious and private, the property is an easy walk to downtown Alex. We would walk into town every morning for coffee and sometimes walked back later to do a little shopping. If you're looking for a family vacation on a lake, this is the place!
10.0 / 10.0
We all really enjoyed our week at the house. There were 9 adults and 2 children, age 2. There was ample room for all of us! Our son and son-in-law really enjoyed fishing the lake with the pontoon. We all enjoyed cruising the lake at sunset. The kayaks were lots of fun. On Friday we had a fish fry with all the fish that was caught- yum! Overall, we all had a great week and really enjoyed the house and outdoor area. The only problem we had was with the Wifi, but Mickey was very prompt with helping us solve the issue and our son-in-law was able to attend a business video conference. Thanks for a great
Week!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything went smoothly. The home was ready for us and was well supplied with paper products, spices, and condiments and was very clean. I'm sure people have been leaving their condiments behind when they leave as there was a plethora of mustards and ketchups in the refrigerator.
We enjoyed the patios as we could watch the kids swimming and paddle boarding and even sit out in the rain and stay dry on one of them. The sauna was a pleasant surprise and enjoyed by many. We played many yard games as there was plenty of room for that as well. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us for the week.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent all around Lots of time on the small but very adequate beach Kidds in the water all the time The pontoon was an extra bonus Very nicely done and maintained
Thanks for a great vacation
6.0 / 10.0
Overall the stay was good. Property was nice and well kept. Clean and well furnished. Few minor issues, left message about them with property manager.
One big issue was pontoon- wasn't as advertised! It was a huge booking plus for us. When we arrived there was a note on the table . Stated that use at own risk-not guaranteed operational! Hasn't been licensed since 2021. Took out for test run-ran terrible, quit running 2x. Very misleading advertising. We would have brought our own if we had known
10.0 / 10.0
Our family loved the indoor and outdoor space of this beautiful property, and the owners were gracious hosts, providing everything we needed and more. We’ve already discussed booking again next year.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second stay at the property and we were excited to come back. We enjoy the area, the scenery and the amenities at the house. We came with more family members this time as we were staying at the property after our son's college graduation. The family members who weren't here the last time were impressed with the lodging and the natural beauty of the area. We enjoyed the fire pit every day - both for warmth and to cook many of our meals. We spent some time on the lake using the boat and our son really enjoyed his time kayaking on the lake. The short walk to the historic downtown Alexandria area was really fun and we shopped at several of the quaint stores.
We were a little disappointed at the the cleanliness of the refrigerator/freezer (it had a smell) and we used some bicarb to deal with the issue. There were also some trash items in both fire pits and the grills needed some cleaning. When I took the bedding off the beds as we were leaving, I noticed that all the mattress covers were dirty. ?Maybe they should be cleaned after each guest. The showers in the basement and off the back porch has some black fungus visible that we cleaned with Clorox spray.
Other than those few things, we were super happy with the property and will certainly come back if it's in our future plans. We highly recommend enjoying both the sunrise and sunset with your favorite beverage.
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed here with our three children and their spouses. The house is beautiful and there was plenty of room for all of us! The decor was lovely, and the sauna and fire pits were an added bonus. The kitchen was very well stocked with small appliances, dishes and utensils. The weather didn't turn out as nice as we had hoped, but there was plenty of space indoors for board games, movies and just relaxing. We definitely plan to return!
10.0 / 10.0
This property is huge and was extremely clean in every room. The bedrooms are all spread out so you don't hear other people. The cabin was very well stocked in the kitchen as well as in the bathrooms. We all enjoyed staying here and are sure to come back!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed at this place 2 years ago and loved it, so we were back. Christmas was magical here. Lots of room with bedrooms, beds, and also a nice big living room. can't say enough about how great it was. Lots of games to play, and very well stocked. This place was wonderful in the winter, but it would be spectacular in the summer. You will not regret staying here.
10.0 / 10.0
This is a wonderful rental for a large group. It is a nice leisurable walk to downtown Alexandria from this location. Just around a mile walk -- made the walk several times as it was gorgous weather while we were there. The yard is large and made for great outdoor space for bucket golf and the kids to run. It would be an amazing space during the summer when access to the lake would be available, but we found lots to do in and around Alexandria.
10.0 / 10.0
our family our 14 totally enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The house was plenty big, enough space for us all. Kitchen was very well stocked with all supplies you would need. We enjoyed the bonfires with the wood provided. Our weather was awesome!. The pontoon that came with the house was not what we thought, and we did not get to use it. But that did not put a damper on things, nor would it have changed our mind staying here, it just would have been nice to get out on the lake with temps being near perfect for it. Overall we had a great time. House was clean, beds comfy.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house with plenty of space for our group!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was great. No complaints
10.0 / 10.0
The weather, location, & home were perfect! Lots to do- boating, fishing, kayaking, biking, trails nearby, games, beautiful patios w/fire pits - all well stocked. Owner was prompt & helpful with questions. We would highly recommend this lake home today anyone looking for a nice and peaceful vacation. 😊👍👍
10.0 / 10.0
This place was wonderful! We enjoyed our time relaxing, fishing and many other activities.
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was a great space for our group. We enjoyed the patios, the fire pit by the lake, the pontoon, the bikes, swimming, and fishing off the dock. We were able to catch enough perch and sunfish for two meals. It's close proximity to town allowed us to bike in for bait or a coffee break at Cariboo.
10.0 / 10.0
The property is exactly as advertised and it fit our group well. The morning sunrise over the lake was something that was enjoyed every day. The back yard is quite private and the patio is set up very well. We had everything we needed to totally enjoy a relaxing week with family. I would recommend this property to everyone.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time at McCabe Cabin on Lake Henry! There were so many things to do at the cabin and in the surrounding area. From the pontoon, kayaks, paddles board, bikes, sauna and fishing gear to the scotch tape, beach towels, beach bags, batteries and birthday candles, this place had all the comforts of home and many convenient amenities.
The weather was significantly cooler than predicted, so we enjoyed more time biking (bikes provided) the local bike trails and enjoying the local parks than planned. Ice cream shops and playgrounds are easily accessible from bike paths. We enjoyed pontoon rides and campfires every day.
Our group of 12 ranged in age from 3 to 63 and everyone had a great time! There was plenty of space for all of us to find a spot for alone-time for a mid-day rest. Mickey was wonderful to work with and very responsive!
8.0 / 10.0
Great family time!
The house was perfect. Lots of room for everyone. The pontoon was a little old but that just added to its charm and it worked great. Only downside was the sauna. It wasn’t t working for the first few days, but Mickey got it up and running by Tuesday. I would recommend this home to everyone.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice, quiet, comfortable home
Had a great time. The house worked well for our family. Comfortable and spacious. Fishing wasn’t great for us but the weather was perfect.
We did find that the pullout couch downstairs was broke so we had to use the air mattress. Also the boat license was expired. Disappointed that we couldn’t launch our boat on the lake anf we had to go to another lake for tubing.
Overall, we had a fun week making family memories. Thank you.
10.0 / 10.0
50th Anniversary
We celebrated my parents anniversary and this place was amazing. We enjoyed nightly fires and spending time outdoors. Caught bass off the dock! Great week, beautiful property, and created lots of fun memories.
8.0 / 10.0
Alex
We had a relaxing stay at this property! Even though the temperature was in the upper 90s part of the week, the air conditioner kept the house cool! And the beach area was popular!
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay at the lake
Everything was awesome. We had a family of 10 from 1-70 yrs old and everyone had a great time. Swimming, playing in the sand and exploring all the toys and books for the little ones and a very clean and comfortable home for the adults. The home had everything we needed for cooking and all the different bedrooms were nice to have your private space. Enjoyed pontoon rides in the evening and the kids had fun fishing off the dock. Highly recommend the home!
10.0 / 10.0
Great time
No complaints. Everything was great. Boat should have a throw cushion which I think is required by Mn law.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Alexandria?
The average price for a rental in Alexandria is R 3,687 per night. This rental is R 5,806 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful 5,000 square foot Home on quiet lake in Alexandria. 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 Beautiful 5,000 square foot Home on quiet lake in Alexandria. Enjoy the water!
Is Beautiful 5,000 square foot Home on quiet lake in Alexandria 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 Beautiful 5,000 square foot Home on quiet lake in Alexandria?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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