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Delightful Lakeshore Cottage, Great Swim Area, Strong Wi-Fi, +22 Foot Pontoon!

Delightful Lakeshore Cottage, Great Swim Area, Strong Wi-Fi, +22 Foot Pontoon!

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Lake View with three doors leading to the yard!  Relax in the adirondack chairs.
Great windows for bringing the outside in and lake viewing!
Lakeside Rainbow Play system for the kiddos!
Outdoor ping pong table for active groups!
Private pontoon included in your stay!  Take a lake ride, fish or swim.

Overview of Delightful Lakeshore Cottage, Great Swim Area, Strong Wi-Fi, +22 Foot Pontoon!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Alexandria, MN
  • Popular LocationMinnesota Lakes Maritime Museum6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBig Splash Indoor Waterpark11 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarlos Creek Winery15 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Family room

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Delightful Lakeshore Cottage, Great Swim Area, Strong Wi-Fi, +22 Foot Pontoon!

Graystone Lodge is an updated cozy luxury home with almost 4,000 sq. ft. 6 bedrooms, 3 baths and walkout ranch located 4 miles from downtown Alexandria, Minnesota. This home sleeps 15 in six bedrooms and family room: 3 queen beds, 1 king bed, 2 bedrooms with twin beds (1 with an extra trundle), a king sleeper sofa, a full-size crib and a portable crib.

Graystone Lodge sits on beautiful Lake Latoka, a deep, clearwater lake good for fishing and water recreation. Has two public access docks and a swimming beach located on the north side (lifeguard staff present at this location).

The lake bottom is sandy, clear and shallow in front of the home. Easy access down three stairs off the dock. Perfect for swimming, playing and water toys.

Rental includes a 22 ft+ pontoon. Available from fishing opener to on or near October 1st.

Graystone Lodge has large patio doors opening to a large, furnished covered deck and also to a cozy open deck.

The main/upper level of this lakefront home features the kitchen and dining area, large living room, 5 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Throughout the main level, the floors are wood and tile with area rugs with most bedrooms carpeted. The living and dining areas are open and accessible with large dining table that seats 10 people and 2 at the kitchen island.

The walkout level has ceramic tiled floors and features a family room, 1 bedroom, a bathroom with tub, and a laundry room. The family room features a gas fireplace, television, kitchenette with a second full-sized refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher and includes a king sleeper sofa and other furniture. Patio doors lead to a lakeside patio and the lake.

Outside you’ll find patios or decks lakeside, by the playground, by the grill or on the balcony with plentiful outdoor furniture, a Rainbow Play System, and a fire pit.

You’ll have plenty of spaces to take your morning coffee and enjoy watching the sunrise or waterfowl skimming over the Lake Latoka, a 763 acre lake with a mean depth of 35ft and a max dept of 108 feet. It is a great fishing and swimming lake. Fish for Northerns, Crappies, Rock Bass, and Walleyes from the docks or on board the pontoon (included in rental fees) for a lake excursion.

Lics #1852 - Douglas County VRBO ordinance limits overnight capacity is 12 people ages 6 and up with children 5 and under not included in the total for all VRBO properties. Not more than 12 additional daytime guests are permitted by Douglas County VRBO requirements. Owner may have additional requirements. Parking is limited to 8 cars with no street parking.


Keywords: Lakefront Home, Luxury Home, Private Vacation Home, Lake Home

Property manager

Judy Owen or Carolyn Owen

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 22
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
12 guests 6+ with 3 kids 5 and under
NO pet policy. A $500 fee will be charged.
Winter cancellation flexible based on weather.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this vacation home is on a lake. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Casey’s Amusement Park and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 6 min drive
  • Big Ole Viking Statue - 6 min drive
  • Alomere Health - 8 min drive
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 11 min drive
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Culver's - 7 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 8 min drive
  • Angelina's - 9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lakehouse for large groups
We had a large group of teachers getting away for a weekend over MEA. The house was beautiful and worked great for our weekend away. The lake the house is situated on is beautiful, and it would be a great spot for a summer at the lake. The beds were comfortable and the house was very clean. The double kitchens came in handy for our large group meals. The back yard overlooking the lake was amazing and perfect for yard games!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend
Our family, 10 of us ranging in age from 2 to 71, had a wonderful time at Lake shore cottage! It is a beautiful home, with a lot of room to spread out. Having two large tables, one off the kitchen and one on the lower level, was great for us. We used one for meals and one for a craft table. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you could need for cooking for a large group. The extra stove and fridge in the lower level came in handy too. The highlight for the kids was the playground equipment and the pontoon. It was wonderful to have the boat included! Wonderful memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Camp 2023
Beautiful property. Very clean which is so important to us. Access to the lake and pontoon was perfect. This is a 5 star and we hope to be back again. Everything was perfect. Meeting the owner was a plus to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
We had an absolutely delightful time at Graystone Lodge. The property itself is spacious, well-maintained and stocked with modern appliances, games, and toys. We particularly enjoyed swimming off of the dock and in deeper waters off of the pontoon. Our hosts were friendly and organized. I highly recommend this property to anyone staying in the Alexandria area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family MN summer getaway
Our family rented this home for a summer lake gathering. We had 8 adults & 7 young children. It accommodated all of us comfortably. The play set, beautiful yard, ping-pong table and swimming off the dock kept the kids busy outside most of the day. The outdoor spaces (covered deck, patio, bonfire patio) allowed for great places to gather in all weather conditions. The lot was private and the minimal interaction we had with neighbors was friendly. The lake was very clean & clear. The pontoon was a great addition to the weekend. I can’t say enough about how well organized the hosts were. Great communication. Very prompt in responding ahead of our stay and upon arrival. I would highly recommend this location and we would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Judy Owen or Carolyn Owen

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Judy and I have owned and rented property in the Alexandria area for over 25 years. We want those of you who join us for vacation to have a house that resembles and is equipped as your own home. We provide linens, towels, pots and pans etc. so that if you want to cook you can.
The joy we get when we hear children laughing and playing lifts our spirits and is a reminder of our own grandchildren. It makes our work worthwhile.

Why they chose this property

Graystone Lodge is perfect for groups wanting to spend time together both inside and outside. We love the outside of this house because the yard is the perfect size for tossing a football or playing a bean bag toss game. It is also set up in a way that makes it easy to watch and play with kids on the Rainbow play system or have fun swimming in the lake. There are so many places to be outside and watch the changing weather and sunrises and sunsets. The inside has so much room to come together to eat, play games and share a good time. There is also great space to take in a can't miss game on TV. We are excited to share our home with guests.

What makes this property unique

Sandy lake bottom/shallow many feet out
Private Rainbow Play system
Ping-pong table
Adirondack Chairs
Pontoon available exclusively for your use
Fire-Bowl
Well furnished kitchen with a second kitchen downstairs
50 inch TV
Internet and free WiFi
Beach Towels and linens provided
Parking for up to 8 cars

Languages:

English
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