Location: Bemidji, Northwest, Minnesota, USA (16 Miles SW of Bemidji MN, 2 Airports, Shops, Restaurants...) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
Keywords: Lake House
This lake house in Minnesota's vivid Headwaters Region invites guests with it's blend of simple charm and attention to detail . The pristine quality of the setting on Lake Hennepin and surrounding 5 acres of grassy wooded property is just the beginning. Inside the newly remodeled home, you will find a cozy retreat, complete with a romantic master suite. Perfect for special celebrations (honeymoon, anniversary, reunions) or simple at-the-lake vacations, this home fits the bill for families, couples, or gatherings of friends.
Our beautiful well-equipped kitchen opens to a relaxed dining area. Enjoy a lake view whether you're cooking or eating. Tables just outside on adjoining deck and lower brick patio are perfect for morning coffee or al fresco dining. Reading materials, radio and music library, comfortable furnishings and artwork make the adjoining living room a warm, inviting area.
On the main floor, too, is the extraordinary master suite with floor-to-ceiling window walls. Here you will find an in-room jetted tub for two, and a large tiled bath with double shower and two sinks. Spacious, quiet, and romantic, this area has its own door to the outside and access to the deck, patio, and lake. Bedroom #1 is also on the main floor, with plenty of room to set up our portable crib if needed. A half bath is just across the hall.
The lower level has the third cozy bedroom, separate full bath, laundry room, and entertainment room with 42" LG HDTV, DVD Player and Sony PS 3. Here is the room for a retreat after outdoor activities. With its walk-out feature, lake-side windows and easy to use gas fireplace, this is the place for movies, TV sports, or video games. Two fold out beds allow this room to sleep 4.
One of northern Minnesota's natural gifts is the panorama of the seasons. Warm weather and water activities abound here. Autumn in the north country is stunningly beautiful, perfect for long hikes and visits to Itasca. In the winter, park your snowmobiles in our 40' square garage or take up snowshoeing (we provide 2 pair!) cross-country skiing or ice fishing. Imagine Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings in this rustic setting. Here is a spot to rest and renew, year after year.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air
- Linens Provided : Premium Linens and Towels. Separate Beach Towels Provided.
- Washer : Free in-House Facilities
- Dryer : Free in-House Facilities
- Garage : Large Enough for Snowmobile Storage Too.
- Covered Parking : Garage Available
- Off Street Parking : Enough space to park several vehicles near house.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Plenty of Extra Room for Trailers, Etc at End of Driveway Near House.
- Gas Fireplace : Easily Turns Off and On Using the Thermostat in the TV Room.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : New Mattresses in "09. Two of These Queen Beds Are Firm with Removable Fiber Bed Tops, in the Event You Prefer a Firm Mattress.
- Convertible Bed (2) : TV Room Has 2 Convertible Couches, sleeping 2 each, full (double) size.
- Crib : New, Fold-Away Crib Provided. Linens Included. Facilitiy Includes High Chair Also.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Large Jetted Tub for Two in Master Suite.
- Cable/Satellite TV : 42" HDTV, Connected to Cable
- DVD
- Video Library : A Small Collection of Favorites Available.
- Video Game Console : Play Station 3~Bring Your Own Favorite Games and Blueray DVD's.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : A Small Collection Available. Radio Included as Part of Stereo System.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Well Equipped. We Are a Family of Cooks! Gas cooktop and oven with convection as option. A Small Collection of Regional and Gourmet Cookbooks On Site.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Set of Pots & Pans, Hand Mixer, Baking Pans, Large Roasting Pan, Stock Pot, Pasta Cooker/Steamer, Waffle Maker, Fondue Set, large griddle
- Refrigerator : Stainless Steel, with Ice-Maker and filtered Water
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Weber Spirit 3 gas grill. New in 2011.
- Deck/Patio (2) : Attached Cedar Deck, Very Large with Outstanding View of Lake and Island. Spacious Deck off Living, Dining Area. Steps Down to Lower Brick Patio & Steps Down to Lake and Private Dock.
- View/Location
- Lakefront : Large Deck on Lakeside, Brick Patio on Lower Level, Steps with Railing to 24' Cedar Dock.
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- We now offer use of Wenonah Canoe with the rental at no extra charge, and have added a tandem (2 person) kayak! Great way to get around the lake and explore the island!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Rate for Pets (Dogs Only) is $20 Per Night.
- Kid Friendly : Features games & puzzles, kids movies and books, Playstation 3 with a couple games, high chair and crib.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25
- Smoking Not Allowed : Ashtrays Are Provided for Smoking Outdoors.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Itasca State Park is Just 16 Miles Away on Hwy 71. Itasca Offers Hiking Trails, Biking Trails and Rentals, Swimming, Fishing, Watercraft Rentals (Canoe, Kayak, Fishing Boats, and Pontoons), Nature Programs, and Guided Tours(by Land or Water).
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Off Peak nightly rate $250.00/night,2 night min (3 night holiday minimum)
Off Peak: After Labor Day to Memorial Weekend--250.00/night $1500/week)
Peak: Memorial Weekend~Labor Day $315.00/night $1900/week (3 night min)
Monthly Rate: Peak, $6200~~Off Peak $4500
Monthly or Season: Please Call
Pet Rate: $20 Per Night
Damage Deposit: $300.00, refundable within 7 days of departure
Mn Sales Tax (.06876) on rentals of less than 30 days
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
A Modern Lake House in Yesterday's Setting
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Bemidji
The Lake Hennepin property is centrally located between Bemidji, a bustling college town, and the legendary Itasca State Park, source of the Mississippi River. As a northern Minnesota retreat, this ideal location offers the full range of outdoor, lake, and scenic activities. The nearby city of Bemidji is available to all who are looking for an easy day trip into town and all it has to offer, including Bemidji State University. Some of our favorite times include paddling on the lake, hiking nearby DNR trails, swimming, snowshoeing, cooking, and quiet times on the sunny deck. Our northern Minnesota heritage made this rental property an easy choice when the opportunity became available.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The unique vantage point of the house on 5 acres, with the island view, pines and birch, the unspoiled shoreline, and the presence of wildlife and waterfowl, all combine to present a look into Minnesota's past while enjoying thoroughly modern living. How often do you get to see six loons playing thirty feet from your deck? Wildflowers, bear tracks, wolf calls... The quiet and the sounds of nature are a major draw to this place. DNR hiking trails can be found a 5 minute walk from the front door of this lake home. Inside the home, find maps and tourism info from both the Bemidji and Park Rapids area detailing nearby trails for biking, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Many of our winter guests have enjoyed downhill skiing at neary Buena Vista Ski Area (see map). Visit Bemidji for a taste of college town life. Itasca to the south and Bemidji to the north provide the two aspects of wilderness and town life for our guests to partake in. The public boat landing is literally 2 lots away from our dock. Free use of the canoe and tandem kayak will get you out on the water!
Just 2 miles from your door~this is where the locals go for burgers & beer. Full menu includes salad bar & walleye. The cheeseburgers come highly recommended!
Experience Itasca State Park, home to the headwaters of the Mississippi~ walk across the rocky stream as it begins it's mighty journey to the Gulf of Mexico. Just a $5 ticket per vehicle will allow y
Downhill skiing, cross-country, tubing, rentals, winter fun in the Bemidji Area
Owner's Map of Bemidji
Meet the Owners: Paulette Barthelemy and husband Tom Gleason, Tom Barthelemy and wife Billie Barthelemy ~ The Barthelemys (Tom and Paulette are brother and sister) were born and raised in Bemidji, MN, so we have our roots in the northern Minnesota Lake Country. With his Masters in Architecture and life-long work in construction , Tom Barthelemy's design and building skills allowed us to bring this property to the completed, well-crafted state you will see in our photos. Tom and wife Billie, a textile artist, still live in the Bemidji area. I am Paulette Barthelemy; my husband Tom Gleason and I have lived, worked and raised our family in Alexandria, in central Minnesota, for 30 years. Together, we have truly enjoyed furnishing and preparing this exceptional property for use by family and guests. It's been a joy to watch our children and grandchildren share in the bounties of northern Minnesota. We invite you to discover quiet and a variety of activities in and around the Lake Hennepin area.
Property Photos
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- View of house from lake side - Bemidji, Minnesota Lake Front Vacation Rental Home
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- Our cozy lake view living room - Bemidji, Minnesota Lake Front Vacation Rental Home
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- Clean, well-equipped kitchen. Open design with view of lake and deck. - Bemidji, Minnesota Lake Front Vacation Rental Home
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- Warm, relaxed dining area, lake view.
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- Extraordinary view from master suite
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- Jetted tub in master suite.
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- Comfortable, convenient bedroom # 2, main floor.
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- Inviting lower level bedroom #3
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- Family/Entertainment room with gas fireplace and three lakeside windows
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- Al Fresco Dining, Deck View, Lake Hennepin
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- View of house, brick patio, and Lake Hennepin.
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- Misty morning on the dock
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- Paddlers Enjoying Beauty and Calm on Lake Hennepin
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- This is why we love Lake Hennepin
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- Evening scene, dining room and view of the lake
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- Al fresco dining. June at the lake.
Traveler Reviews (15)
Great vacation house.
Guest: Kirby H.
Date of Stay: 10/14/11
Review Submitted: 10/18/11
Three families in our group spent a wonderful weekend at this great vacation house. This house is clean, well maintained, and nicely structured. It has all the features to satisfy both adults and small kids. We enjoyed the time in the house as well as backyard fishing and grilling. Itasca State Park is only 15 minutes away and Bemidji is only 20 minutes away so this place is conveniently located. We will definitely go back again.
Recommended for:
"Beyond Amazing."
Guest: B&D
(Southern MN)
Date of Stay: 09/20/11
Review Submitted: 09/29/11
It's extremely hard to find all these things in one place. Beautiful home, quiet and beautiful lake, great beds, well-equipped kitchen, charming decor, seclusion, fishing, birding, photography, walks, an island to explore, abundant wildlife and (surprise) a wonderful classic Jensen 18-foot Kevlar canoe......we really couldn't have asked for anything more. Owners communicate exceptionally well.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful & Relaxing
Guest: Carol & Family
(NW MN)
Date of Stay: 08/12/11
Review Submitted: 08/18/11
We had a wonderful time. Relaxed, played, swam, canoed, kayaked & fished. Everything you could need was provided. The cabin is great and very clean, large deck and patio were well appointed with furniture and tables. We enjoyed the indoor areas as much as the outdoor areas. A great time was had by all from the baby to the dog.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful, relaxing getaway for a multigenerational family!
Guest: John and Judy
(Wahpeton,ND)
Date of Stay: 07/25/11
Review Submitted: 08/03/11
What a nice place to get together with a large family and relax! Our group consisted of 9 adults, twin toddlers, and 3 dogs. The house was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. We cooked up a storm in the well equipped kitchen, and ate on the large deck overlooking the lake. The view from the master bedroom is especially beautiful, as it is surrounded by windows. We did a little of everything from fishing and canoeing, quiet reading, to site seeing at Itasca state park and Bemidji. We swam, hiked, played games and sat by the fire.It was a very homey place for a large, scattered family to visit and catch up with each other. We celebrated the oldest daughters birthday at a little bar and grill a mile up the road. The house was clean enough for 2 grand babies. They bathed in style in the Jakuzzi tub, drank thier bottles overlooking the lake, saw Paul Bunyan and his ox, and dipped thier little toes in the headwaters of the Mississippi! It was great to have laundry available too! The dogs even had a good time. One of them loved canoeing, one loved swimming off the dock and the boat (ours) and all three had fun exploring under the deck and along the shore. Our lab actually pouted when we packed to go home and laid in the drive trying to block the kids from leaving! The owners were very accommodating and made us feel very wellcome. All in all It was a great experience and we would heartily recommend staying here!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Minnesota Nice!
Guest: Patricia V.
(Miami)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
Oh what a wonderful place! Clean and cool. And boy did we have hot weather! Wonderful beds and even the futon with the added pads worked well! Paulette was so very helpful as well. We so enjoyed going to the Becida Bar & Grill to pay darts and pool and eat wonderful meals. All fresh food! And only a couple of miles from the cabin. We brought our own boat the the access was only around 600 ft from the cabin. When the weather was threatening we were able to back the boat in the large metal building. I hope to come back! Former Minnesota gal now living in Miami! Pat
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fabulous retreat!!
Guest: Karen, Lyle and Family
(SE South Dakota)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
What a wonderful time we had during our week at this beautiful lake home! The home is beautiful, well-equipped, super clean and the location is great. Included in the many memories are our eagle sightings, loon watching, fishing off the dock, canoeing, deer wandering on property, family meals on the deck overlooking the beautiful lake view and firepit area relaxation. We had wonderful weather during our stay; the only unfavorable weather was the evening of the 4th of July thunderstorm , and we enjoyed a spectacular lightning show from the living room! This home is wonderfully equipped for that perfect quiet vacation. Thank you Paulette for making our stay unforgettable. Our family loved it!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Perfect Spot for a Family Reunion
Guest: LHB
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/16/11
We loved our time at Hennepin House! We were looking for a cabin in the woods for a family gathering, and this was perfect for our three-generation family. The setting is secluded and the lake view is very beautiful. The house is extremely comfortable, very clean, well-laid out and well-equipped, especially the kitchen. We liked the fact that the TV was in a second sitting room downstairs, so those watching DVDs or playing video games didn't disturb those reading upstairs. Since it was May in northern Minnesota, the weather was not always cooperative, but we enjoyed canoeing, grilling out and eating dinner on the deck overlooking the lake. We spent a day at Itasca State Park, picnicking and exploring the headwaters of the Mississippi--a highlight of the trip since we live at the other end of the Mississippi. We also spent a rainy afternoon at the Headwaters Science Center in Bemidji, perfect entertainment for the 6 year old in our group, followed by an excellent dinner at Tutto Bene restaurant. Paulette could not have been more helpful and obliging, giving us excellent travel directions and tips on shopping, providing the crib and high chair our youngest grandchild needed, and making sure that everything was in order when we arrived. My older daughter said it best, "We want to come back!"
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Simply Amazing
Guest: Meg
(Cologne, MN)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11
Review Submitted: 06/16/11
"Simply Amazing" is how I would classify our vacation. The home was in pristine condition and fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. There were 10 of us that stayed including 6 kids under 21. There was never a shortage of things for us to see and do. The kids enjoyed swimming, fishing, playing games, and just lounging around reading a book or listening to the loons. We enjoyed watching the eagles fish out by the island. On numerous occasions the eagles would fly right by the dock for easy viewing. We got to see the baby loon riding on momma's back. The fishing was fantastic. We feasted on a fresh meal of fish - yummy! My neice caught a really nice sized bass too and couldn't stop smiling :) We enjoyed our day at nearby Itasca State Park. It was so fun to walk across the rocks and cross the Mississippi on foot. The kids gave the home the new name of "Dragonfly Lodge". These little winged friends were feasting on the bugs and providing us with hours of enjoyment. I can't say enough good things in this review. Paulette was fantastic and so prompt in answering all my emails and questions. Thank you so much Paulette, Tom & Tom for sharing your beautiful home with us and giving us so many treasured memories of the time we got to enjoy together. May you be richly blessed for your generosity and care that you show to others. We will be back!!!!!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Hockey Tournament get away
Guest: Patty
(Andover, MN)
Date of Stay: 12/31/10
Review Submitted: 01/10/11
We rented this fabulous cabin as a retreat for my family and another family during a hockey tournament in Bemidji where our sons participated. The home is so inviting and welcoming after lots of hours in hockey rinks! The kids played games in the basement and wandered around in the woods. The adults took walks on the snowy mornings, played cards and rang in the New Year in the comfort of this wonderful lake home. It was very comfortable for all - we had 4 adults and 4 kids in the cabin and never felt crowded. The decor is very tasteful. Everything we needed was there....and then some! There was nothing better than the view of the lake and a hot cup of cocoa!! We had alot of snow and high winds during our stay, but even with all of the snow, the drive was kept clean, as was the road approaching the driveway. The wild life was plentiful and fun to watch. Very peaceful. I fully encourage you to rent this cabin for your get away as we found it to be a little piece of Heaven on Lake Hennepin!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Honeymoon Getaway
Guest: Rachel
(Alexandria, MN )
Date of Stay: 12/10/10
Review Submitted: 12/12/10
We had a wonderful winter honeymoon experience here! The view is beautiful, and we loved the spacious home, flat screen tv, cooking & dining spaces, and master bedroom & whirlpool tub. The cabin is surrounded by wildlife and woods. Travel to the town of Bemidji or to the headwaters of the Mississippi River would make for a fun afternoon excursion. The view of the lake is beautiful! We would definitely return, and we'd recommend this home to our friends and family for a cozy, spacious retreat - both in the winter and the summer months!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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