A Modern Lake House in Yesterday's Setting

• Very Happy Renter

  Very Happy Renter

  • Guest Bruce of the North
  • Date of stay 09/04/12
  • Review Submitted 10/18/12
  My wife and I wanted to meet our good friends from Minneapolis about halfway between our cities for 4 days of catching up and relaxing surroundings. Bemidji fit the bill for distance, so the next thing was to find a place to stay. Rather than meeting at a hotel/motel, our friends suggested looking for a lake house. We found this property on the internet, liked the pictures we saw, and the location on Lake Hennepin. We spoke to the owners, and each conversation we had enhanced the impressions we were making. Professional and helpful, it cemented our idea of booking the house sight unseen. Once there, we realized we were getting everything as advertised, and our 4 days there were great. The rooms for 4 of us were excellent, all amenities were as advertised, and we hope to see the lake again.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Loved everything about the whole house!!!

  Loved everything about the whole house!!!

  • Guest Laura
  • Date of stay 07/31/12
  • Review Submitted 08/13/12
  We were excited to see a cancellation at this home, during the time we were looking for a few nights! All communications were personal and very professional. We couldn't have been more happier! The house is very nice. Most of us didn't know what to expect at arrival ~ so the beautiful appointed home was just what we all loved. The home was our home for three nights. There were 9; 5 adults and 4 boys (16-10 yrs old). We never felt that the house was too small. Thankfully for the 2.5 bathrooms. The kitchen was fully stocked for the gourmet cooks in the family. Every gadget we were used to at home was here! The deck and patio - was used as much as the other parts of the home - thankfully the weather was great and the mosquito's were few. On a very quiet lake - canoe and kayak included! Kept our kids out for hours! Beautifully decorated, comfortable bedrooms and very clean! Close to Itasca State Park Thank you for making your home our home

  Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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• Hennepin House

  Hennepin House

  • Guest NEL
  • Date of stay 07/13/12
  • Review Submitted 07/23/12
  Our group found Hennepin House to be a perfect setting for a close group of adults to spend a restful retreat away from it all. The house is lovely and has all the amenities needed including a soft towels and bedding, the most well equipped kitchen I've ever found in a rental and a quiet beautiful lake visible from most of the house. It's located close enough to hit shopping, golfing, biking and hiking in Walker, Park Rapids and Bemidiji. Lake Itasca State Park is minutes away and is one of the greatest parks in the region.Unfortunately our family with small children wasn't able to make it, but this home is also very kid friendly. Paulette was a great hostess. All of group plan to return next summer.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Great vacation house.

  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.

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• "Beyond Amazing."

  "Beyond Amazing."

  • Guest B&D
  • 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: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful & Relaxing

  Beautiful & Relaxing

  • Guest Carol & Family
  • 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: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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• Beautiful, relaxing getaway for a multigenerational family!

  Beautiful, relaxing getaway for a multigenerational family!

  • Guest John and Judy
  • 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: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Minnesota Nice!

  Minnesota Nice!

  • Guest Pat V.
  • 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: People with disabilities, families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Fabulous retreat!!

  Fabulous retreat!!

  • Guest Karen, Lyle and Family
  • 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, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Perfect Spot for a Family Reunion

  Perfect Spot for a Family Reunion

  • Guest LHB
  • 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: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

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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/wk
Peak: Memorial Weekend~Labor Day $330.00/night $1975/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.