Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, USA (40 Miles NE of Detroit Lakes/20 Miles W of Itasca State Park)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Den, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Enjoy STUNNING VIEWS of an ACTIVE BALD EAGLE’S NEST and other abundant wildlife from this large modern home with full amenities built on a SECLUDED LAKE FRONT on one of northern Minnesota’s best fishing lakes. Conveniently located less than forty miles from Detroit Lakes, MN on Big Elbow Lake, this vacation home has something for everyone – all accessed from the property:
• BOATING
• CANOEING
• SWIMMING
• NATURE WALKS
• PRIVATE TENNIS COURT
• PRIVATE DOCK
• NEARBY RESORTS
Accessed directly from State HIGHWAY 113, the same highway ADJACENT TO ITASCA STATE PARK, the home was built in 2003 on a LARGE WOODED ESTATE.
With 4 LARGE BEDROOMS and one small bedroom, the house comfortably sleeps 10 people and has space to accommodate up to 12. The master bedroom overlooks the lake and connects to a large bathroom with a JACUZZI BATH. There is another half bathroom upstairs and a full bathroom downstairs.
In addition to the bedrooms, the house has a full-size living room upstairs, and a sizable FAMILY ROOM downstairs with cable television.
The house sports a LARGE MODERN KITCHEN with a WALK-OUT DECK overlooking the eagle’s nest and the lake. The kitchen has NEW APPLIANCES, including the following amenities:
• 21 cubic foot refrigerator
• Oven with gas cook top
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Coffee maker
• Toaster
• Cooking prep island
The landscaped yard, surrounded by forest, opens to the lake and your private dock. Just a short walk up the drive and you are at your own PRIVATE TENNIS COURT!
Less than 20 miles from both Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge and Itasca State Park, this secluded lakeside home is a BIRDWATCHER’S PARADISE! See dozens of bird species from your walk-out deck or on the wooded grounds, including:
• Bald eagles
• Ospreys
• Loons
• Trumpeter swans
• Hummingbirds
• Orioles
• Woodpeckers
• Blue jays
• Owls
• Finches
• Hawks
• Grouse
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Memorial Day-Labor Day - $1250/weekend (Fri to Mon).. $1950/week
Flexible pricing for smaller groups
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1999
I work in the field of conflict resolution, consulting with governments, private companies and NGOs. I enjoy vacation time with my family at our secluded lake retreat and look forward to having others share this unique experience.
Why the Owner Chose Detroit Lakes
We bought this property because it is increasingly rare to find such a secluded lakefront site with great fishing, boating, swimming, bird watching and wildlife. There are wonderful walking and biking paths nearby, as well as easy access to a great national wildlife refuge and a jewel of a state park (Itasca -- headwaters of the Mississippi River).
The Unique Benefits of this House
It is hard to overstate the joy of playing tennis on your own private court surrounded by forest and seeing a bald eagle swoop along the trees near the court! The fishing is great as well -- walleyes, northerns, bass, rock bass, crappies, sunfish, and others. We never tire of the lake view and the bird watching. At night, we enjoy soaking in the Jacuzzi bath and reading a good book while the loons call to each other.
Property Photos
- View from house of lake and eagle's nest - Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Vacation Lakefront House-Enjoy Boating
- House and lawn - Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Vacation Lakefront House-Enjoy Boating
- Private tennis court - Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Vacation Lakefront House-Enjoy Boating
- Dining and deck
- Kitchen
- Family room
- Lake view
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