Wonderful place. So fun to have kayaks and canoe lakeside. We took a few lovely paddles around Schmidt lake and saw snapping turtles and enjoyed the geese taking flight. Beds super comfy, nice linens and pillows. Tons of games available. Lots of places to commune or take quiet alone time. Loved the bbq and bonfire. Would prefer to not hear the nearby freeway noise but we decided to pretend it was the ocean! The place is otherwise so peaceful. Would also love to have better serving platters and bowls in kitchen for a place that otherwise is so thoroughly well appointed.

6 of us have been traveling together for 10 years, mostly in the outstate Minnesota area, but when we saw this listing it looked perfect - on a lake, 6 bedrooms, fire pit, hot tub - who could ask for anything more. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was the most well-appointed kitchen we have ever stayed at and the owner had anticipated just about any possible need we could encounter. We had a great time!

Stayed at this gem for a family wedding and we loved it! Kitchen was more than well stocked-it was the best stocked kitchen we’ve ever had. It is much appreciated when the cupboards have more than salt and pepper in them. There was coffee, pantry staples and a welcome basket. We also really appreciated all the different spaces that we could hang out together. Several different couch areas, two dining areas, plus the outdoor fire pit. Steve was responsive and super helpful.

My friends and I had an amazing weekend! The house was so beautiful and clean! Lots of nice touches to make our stay even better!

This home was fully furnished with everything we needed! The kitchen had all the utensils we needed and the living spaces were cozy and comfortable!

Steve was very sweet and easy to work with. He answered any question we had in a timely manner. The house is even more awesome in person! 5/5 stars! We all said we would stay there again.

We rented this lake house for a work retreat and it was perfect. Beautiful location with great indoor and outdoor space. Owner was helpful and responsive to all of our needs.

Beautifully renovated super clean home on Lake Schmidt. Comfortable beds, nicer than the pictures, lots of natural light from sky lights. Our family really enjoyed the kayaks, paddle boards, canoe, fire pit and hot tub. Easy check in and check out. High recommend and would be happy to stay here again!

The property was a beautiful setting for an outdoor family wedding. It was the perfect spot to have the entire family in one location to celebrate and there were plenty of things to keep our adult children entertained.

We had a great experience at this property ovrrall We were getting multiple generations of the family together to honor my daughter's university graduation. There was plenty of space for socializing as well as enough room to find quiet spaces. The kitchen was well supplied, there were plenty of towels and linens - the space had everything we needed for a successful weekend and was clean and welcoming. I was a little put off by having to provide a full list of everyone staying, but that might be a common requirement these days and I am just out of touch (plus I understand the need to protect your property) One caution - the space and the grounds are a bit challenging if you are with anyone who has reduced mobility. My 85 year old parents struggled with the terrain in the back and the amount of steps. Not a negative, but something to be aware of. The whole group had a wonderful time and we would all recommend Steve's property - all of your guests will love trying the downstairs shower :)

We did a small retreat with at this house and it was perfect. There were 7 of us and it was a perfect combination of indoor and outdoor seating. Place was really clean with good bedroom setups. Overall great stay!

We had a cousin weekend and the home was perfect! The hot tub and hammer-schlagen were a hit! The sun room downstairs was perfect to spend time in the evening playing games. The owner was absolutely amazing to work with. This is a place I would honestly visit again!

This property was perfect for our girls' weekend getaway. There were 8 of us and we had plenty of space to relax comfortably. Stephen provided exceptional communication and was very accommodating. Would recommend this property to others.

My mother and I stayed here for a quick getaway without the hours-long drive "up north". It was perfect. Beautiful view over the lake, and awesome hot tub. It was too cold to make a fire or use the deck, but I can see they would be great in summer. The decor was beautiful and cohesive. Some of the other houses I looked at just felt like you would just be staying the night at someone's actual home, but this had the upscale feel of being a real destination, like a hotel room but nicer. The kitchen is the best-stocked I have seen in VRBO locations, including a thoughtful S'mores bowl. Lots of utensils and dishes and appliances. Same with the hall closet - packed with games, puzzles, and toys. There are windows and skylights everywhere, which just made everything seem full of light. You can't even see the highway because of the clever design of the windows (and we certainly didn't hear it). A real wood-burning fireplace upstairs (although the trek through the unshoveled yard to get the wood was a big challenge, and there was no kindling, so we used cardboard to get it going). The beds were very comfortable, with easily accessible power strips on each nightstand, and a fan in the closet. I can see using the balcony during nicer weather! We watched the sun rise through the windows instead. The TV was a Smart TV but required some fiddling to get the wifi working on it. The disc player was DVD, not Bluray, and did not have a remote. But when I raised this with the owner, he immediately offered to bring over BR player for us. We also ran into tech trouble trying to use the Sonos speakers. I loved the design of the downstairs shower, with all the different shower heads (although I wish there was more water pressure to make use of them - the more heads you turn on, the weaker the stream becomes). But still a fun, unique shower experience. And the upstairs bathroom had heated floors! We loved the hot tub. It was very simple to use, and very close to the door for that "run, run, get back inside!" phase afterward. It was 18 degrees out, and we were very comfortable in our little oasis. The water level is low enough that your head is not sticking up above the edges, so the wind is not hitting you. It was just a very relaxing, peaceful time. It felt like we were in a snow globe that muffled the outside world, in more ways than one. Just what we were looking for.

The stay at Inver Grove Heights was great. The property was clean with plenty of room and a nice deck and sunroom. The oversized shower and heated bathroom floors, were a real plus. Check-in/Check-out process was smooth and professional. Would recommend.

Great experience, good views - would have loved to stay longer!

We were a group of girlfriends getting together for a weekend of cooking, games, movies, puzzles, and togetherness. The property was great and I would definitely rebook. We had a bit of technical trouble with the hot tub but Steve was helpful and timely!

The location was great and provided easy access to a wedding venue in Hastings as well as other attractions like the Mall of America. Our host was responsive with any questions we had and the home was very comfortable and provided just what we needed for a week long stay.

The property helped make our surprise birthday gathering for our son a hit!

Gem within the Twin Cities metro! Clean, spacious, and can't beat the view! Steve is a great host!

Lovely home and property. Nice kitchen and living areas, lots of games for kids, canoes to use on the lake. We wish we had had more time to be there, but we had a family wedding to attend.

Rented this house for a weekend bachelorette party at the end of September. Pros: - Great views. Loved having the lake/wooded tree views while having the convenience of being located in the city. - Enjoyed the indoor fireplace, outdoor patio/ fire pit, hot tub!- Modern house – lot of fun things within the house. Harry Potter closet, heated bathroom floors, music speakers throughout the house, huge walk in showers, several bedrooms, multiple living rooms/patio area and what we called ‘The House Bible’ which was very clear instructions on how to start the TV/speakers/hot tub/etc. - Steve was quick to respond/handle and was proactive with fixing all issues we had. Having a great host kept this experience from being a disaster. Cons:- Had some issues with the heat in house. I wasn’t able to get the gas heater started, and the house took a long time to warm up. The fireplace saved us! ( was the first fall weekend in Minnesota but Steve came over to help.) - Cleanliness of the house. There was some dirt, grime, and dirty dishes. Steve refunded our cleaning fee, was very apologetic and assured us that he was taking the appropriate steps to ensure better experiences for groups in the future. - Read the fine print: Guest fees are steep, but clearly communicated. The original rental fee only includes 4 people, but sleeps up to 16 so you’re dinged for each person per day over 4 people – no matter if it’s overnight guest/guest on property. - Again – read the fine print: Strict quiet hours. Not allowed outside after 10:00 PM, which can be hard to swallow when you’re on vacation and looking to catch up with friends in the hot tub/by the fire. Overall, we enjoyed the weekend. Even though the house wasn’t what we expected, Steve handled the issues well and we made the best of it and had a great bachelorette weekend for our bride!

Rented this house for a weekend bachelorette party at the end of September. Pros: - Great views. Loved having the lake/wooded tree views while having the convenience of being located in the city. - Enjoyed the indoor fireplace, outdoor patio/ fire pit, hot tub! - Modern house – lot of fun things within the house. Harry Potter closet, heated bathroom floors, music speakers throughout the house, huge walk in showers, several bedrooms, multiple living rooms/patio area and what we called ‘The House Bible’ which was very clear instructions on how to start the TV/speakers/hot tub/etc. - Steve was quick to respond/handle and was proactive with fixing all issues we had. Having a great host kept this experience from being a disaster. Cons: - Had some issues with the heat in house. I wasn’t able to get the gas heater started, and the house took a long time to warm up. The fireplace saved us! ( was the first fall weekend in Minnesota but Steve came over to help.) - Cleanliness of the house. There was some dirt, grime, and dirty dishes. Steve refunded our cleaning fee, was very apologetic and assured us that he was taking the appropriate steps to ensure better experiences for groups in the future. - Read the fine print: Guest fees are steep, but clearly communicated. The original rental fee only includes 4 people, but sleeps up to 16 so you’re dinged for each person per day over 4 people – no matter if it’s overnight guest/guest on property. - Again – read the fine print: Strict quiet hours. Not allowed outside after 10:00 PM, which can be hard to swallow when you’re on vacation and looking to catch up with friends in the hot tub/by the fire. Overall, we enjoyed the weekend. Even though the house wasn’t what we expected, Steve handled the issues well and we made the best of it and had a great bachelorette weekend for our bride!

The property was beautiful , it definitely has an "up north" feel in the middle of the metro. The owner was prompt with communication. I was a bit anxious about one of our guests inadvertently breaking a house rule as there are many, but thankfully that did not happen. It was unfortunate they required an additional $30 per person (including those who are not staying over, anyone stepping foot on the property) for greater than 4 people on top of what I considered a fairly steep rate.

Wonderful property; clean and comfortable. Good location with easy access to highway. Great house to share with friends or family

Had a really fun weekend with some buddies staying at this location. I was a little surprised with how much the property cost, after some fees I was unaware of, but still a really great place to stay!

Very Nice property. Clean. Close to many activities. Home has been recently updated as shown by pictures

Close to the home of the family hosting the reunion. Much more comfortable environment than a hotel

Beautiful, picturesque setting with a home designed for rentals! Clean, modern, and light filled home. Two beautiful bathrooms can be a little snug with 12 adults, but we were really happy with our stay. The location is ideal for Mall of America and easy airport access. Fire pit with plenty of firewood, canoe, and hot tub are fabulous! Steve is quite hospitable and accommodating. We would absolutely stay here again. Thank you for a memorable stay!

We took advantage of what the property has to offer and enjoyed places in the area

The house was very comfortable and equipped with everything a person could need! Perfect!

Great location, alot to do, within 15 minutes. Very relaxing vacation. The hot tub and fireplace were the reason we booked, both were great!