View of cabin/cottage & yard from the lake shore edge
Location: Princeton, Central, Minnesota, USA (7 miles east of Princeton & 15 miles west of Cambridge) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Lake Cabin / Cottage
Now Accepting reservations for 2012.
Prices have not changed since 2008.
Why drive 3-5 hours 'up north' when everything you want in a lake cabin getaway is so close?
You will be less than 60 miles from downtown Minneapolis.
The cabin (or cottage) is 75 feet from the lakeshore. Our land is level, meaning you can watch children playing near or in the water from inside the cabin. The yard has plenty of room for croquet or badminton. Imagine relaxing in the hammock while your children play in the shallow water. Watch bald eagles soar & listen to loon calls, see a float plane land or take off. Check out the variety of boats cruising around the lake. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the dock. Gaze at stars away from city lights. Roast marshmallows over an evening fire. Can you visualize your family getaway here?
This knotty pine walled cabin has 4 rooms including 2 bedrooms & 800 square feet. You have a clear lake front view from 3 rooms. The front bedroom has a queen bed & lakefront view. The back bedroom with a bunk bed, converts to twins. The beds & futon have excellent mattresses. The kitchen is furnished with plenty of cookware, tableware & appliances, but no dishwasher. Living room has a sleeper sofa and swivel wicker chairs. Newer knotty cedar front room added in 2001 has (7) lake view windows, a futon couch/bed & large dining table. The bathroom has stand up shower stall with hose spray nozzle (handy for bathing small children.) Bedsheets, blankets, pillows, bathroom & kitchen towels are provided, or feel free to bring your own for a discount. Bring extra beach towels because if you are in and out of the water often. There is a clothes line in back to dry towels & swimsuits. All in all, this place is well appointed.
TV picks up the Mpls.-St. Paul & St. Cloud stations. Bring some books, CD's, DVD's or VHS tapes for when you've had too much fun in the sun & water. Internet access is possible if you have a smartphone and a computer. More detail below. I can help you with it.
Green Lake (800+ acres) is the largest lake in Isanti County. You can see most of it from our shore. It's big enough for boaters to do their thing while not disturbing other boats on the lake or people on the shore. You don't get this with small lakes. Surprisingly, Green Lake is not a busy lake except on holidays & fishing opener weekend. The fishing is strong; Walleye are stocked every other year. Largemouth bass, northern & crappie fishing is also good. Sunnies & perch are easy for kids to catch with worms. We have good success fishing in front of the cabin and off the dock. You can learn more at the MN DNR website. A bait shop is 5 minutes away.
Our lake & swimming area has a sandy bottom with no rocks. Swim out 150 feet & touch the lake bottom in about 6 feet of water.
Adults can use our canoe. 19 foot pontoon available for rent. You can also bring your boat & tie it inside the "L" of our sturdy 70 foot aluminum dock which was new in 2005. The public access has a concrete boat ramp/landing.
We are only 10 minutes from Princeton and 15 from Cambridge. Both have plenty of restaurants and a large 24 hour supermarket. The Hi-Way Inn bar/tavern is 1 mile away. Close enough to walk for burgers, pizza & drinks. 5 minutes away is the Pine Brook Inn serving steak, walleye & more.
Golf at Purple Hawk in Cambridge or The Princeton Golf Club, easily found on any internet search engine.
Tennis: Free courts available at the high school in Princeton.
More pictures of our property? - I'll email them to you.
Video? Check the tab / link on the top left side of my listing, next to the photo's tab. I'm not ready to become a film maker,
but it shows the property.
No Smoking inside the cabin - No Pets on the property - Sorry, no exceptions to this policy.
We try to manage the availability calendar.
Please call or email to inquire about availbility.
2012 summer rates: No change since 2008.
7 night rent: $900.00 / 5 night Sunday-Friday 'work week' rent: $600.00
These prices are for up to 4 people.
Add $25.00 each for persons # 5 & 6. Plus 7.375% MN sales tax.
I will discount the rates above up to 20% for check in less than a week from check in day, call to discuss.
Weekend only rentals are taken 4 days in advance.
Fall rates after Labor Day drop to $90.00 / night
Six people maximum on the property. If you are looking for a place to hold a family reunion or a party, please look elsewhere.
$25.00 off any rental if you supply your own bedsheets, bath & dish towels.
$500.00 damage deposit, returned after re-inspection of the property. We take pride in prompt return of damage dpeosit, in cash at check out if schedules permit.
Compare this property which offers (2) bedrooms, (2) 'living rooms/social areas', kitchen, private yard, private lake front/beach to the cost of a (2) hotel rooms, or a resort. 7 nights for 4 people = $32/night/person. That's a real bargain! Sunday - Friday for 4 people = $30/night/person
Rates subject to change, holiday rents if available will be higher.
Fireplace noted is an outdoor fire pit. Firewood is not supplied with rental.
We have rented other VRBO properties. We know what renters want & provide a very positive experience. In March of '09, began using the renter comments section by copy/paste email comments from past renters.
Inside the cabin is a notebook, full of information on the property and the area. Thanks for reading, I look forward to hearing from you! ***Please read our owner profile***
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : Save $25 and bring your own
- Off Street Parking : in the back yard, right behind the cabin
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Off street parking for cars and boat trailers, but RV's not permitted.
- Wood Fireplace : out door, in ground fire pit
- Beds
- Queen Bed : In front bedroom, looks directly to the lake
- Double Bed : one futon, one sleeper sofa
- Bunk Bed : twin size bunks which can be taken down by 2 adults.
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : 19" color with remote
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Plenty of cookware and table wear.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : enough of everything so you don't have to wash dishes between meals.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Weber mid size
- Deck/Patio : West facing
- View/Location
- Lakefront : A few trees for shade and a hammock at the lake shore for relaxation while kids play in the warm and shallow water next to the dock.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Download ($15-20) available for your smartphone; Iphone, Blackberry, Android etc. Bring your phone-computer cable, it will be faster than Bluetooth. Go to www.junefabrics.com to learn more.
- Other Amenities
- Use of our bed linens & towels is at your option, remember to discuss them with me. Free use of a canoe, no telephone, bring your cell phone. Internet available, ask me for details. Fire wood is not supplied, nor is charcoal for the Weber grill. Activities mentioned are those you can do if you bring your own equipment. Our lake does not offer boat rental, gas, food or a public beach. There is a good public boat launch with concrete ramp across the lake.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Gradual sloping lake, maybe 3-4 feet deep at the end of the dock, depending on lake water level. Sand bottom in swimming area.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- 1 hour to Target Field. 80 minutes to Mall of America and MSP Airport. Grand Casino-40 minutes. National Sports Center-40 minutes. St. Cloud - 30 minutes, Lake Mille Lacs -45 minutes
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Rates: Sunday - Friday $600.00 / Full week $900.00 + 7.375% MN sales tax
Prices based on 4 people. Add $25/person extra up to 6 people max. on the property
Additional $500.00 damage deposit - returned after property inspection & inventory
Fall rates drop to $90.00 per night after Labor Day.
Call or email to confirm availability as I have not mastered the calendar program.
Credit cards & pay-pal accepted if you pay the transaction fees.
Payment also accepted via personal check - or - e-check
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Charming Lake Cabin / Cottage -1 Hr North of Mpls.
Year Purchased: 1998
Why the Owner Chose Princeton
We bought this lake cabin/cottage in January 1998 so we could spend weekends at the lake with our boys who were 1 & 5 years of age and our freinds. We live about 60 miles away in suburban Minneapolis. Since then, we've made many great memories with family, friends, & renters. Fast forward to 2012. Our boys are now 15 & 19 & busy with summer activies. Consequently, the lake place does not get much use. We started renting 9 years ago to good people we've met thru VRBO. We've also rented other vacation properties on VRBO. We understand both sides of the owner/renter process & provide a great experience / value.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
At our place, you get the real lake cottage / cabin experience without the long drive up north. It looks & feels like the northwoods, yet you have comfort knowing civilization (hospital, 24 hour grocery, restaurants) is just 10 minutes away. Our property is great for children. Some of our guests are grandparents who rent the place to spend time with children & grandchildren. Green Lake is largest lake in Isanti County, which at 800+ acres is not very big for Minnesota. You can see 90% of the lake from our yard. Our lake is big enough for boats & jet ski's to have plenty of room to buzz around while not bothering other boaters or people on shore.
Tavern with good sanwiches, pizza. Also a navigation point on where to turn to get to our property.
Gambling, dining, fishing on one of the top walleye lakes in the country. For about $35 you can go on a 'launch' for 3-5 hours with everything supplied. Info. in the cabin on who to call to make a reservation.
Location of mega youth soccer tournament every summer attracting teams from acorss the country, possibly internationally?
Owner's Map of Princeton
We are Tami & Stephen. We married in 1991 & have have 2 son's who love the lake property & water sports. This picture was taken 12/08 in Puerto Vallarta where we rented a VRBO condo.
Property Photos
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- View of cabin/cottage & yard from the lake shore edge - Princeton, MN - Minnesota Lake Cabin Rental - Only 1 Hour North of Minneapolis, near Cambridge!
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- 2010 view of private fire pit, swim area, dock (& Pontoon available for rent) - Princeton, MN - Minnesota Lake Cabin Rental - Only 1 Hour North of Minneapolis, near Cambridge!
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- Happy renters at the waters edge.....could be your family........ - Princeton, MN - Minnesota Lake Cabin Rental - Only 1 Hour North of Minneapolis, near Cambridge!
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- Large dining table with lake front view
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- Front room, left of dining table
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- Front room, looking out to the right
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- Living room
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- Living room looking thru 9 foot window / sliding door to front room and lake
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- Kitchen
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- Bathroom
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- Front bedroom featuring queen bed. Not shown is closet and armoire
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- Veiw of the lake from the front bedroom
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- Back bedroom. Bunk beds can be taken down if desired.
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- Use of canoe is included with rent
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- View of property from 100 yards or so off shore
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- Backyard, parking, bbq grill
Traveler Reviews (12)
Guest from Alaska
Guest: Lindsey & Ryan
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Date of Stay: 10/09/11
Review Submitted: 10/25/11
I didn't get a follow up email (invitation from VRBO)so I will just send my comments to you: We stayed at the Green Lake cabin for 1 week in October. It was beautiful! The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed to feel at home for a week. I appreciated the extra ammenities that made it a fun week such as the canoe and life jackets, fire pit, hammock, board games, and grill. Thank you to Stephen and his family for letting us enjoy their home away from home. The (last name deleted for privacy)
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Great Find on the Lake
Guest: Peter in Portland
(Porland OR)
Date of Stay: 10/05/11
Review Submitted: 10/11/11
Great cabin on the lake. The owner personally met us there and explained all the nuances of the cabin. (He even stuck around and called AAA for me when I locked my keys in the rental car with everything in it!) Highly recommended for families wanting to bond with children around lake activities. Cabin was stocked with some board games and cards. Great value. We'll be back next year! Peter
Owner response:Thanks Peter, You were a terrific renter. We'd love to have you and your family back! Stephen & Tami
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
post stay email from 2011 renter
Guest: Mary from St. Paul, MN
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Date of Stay: 07/28/11
Review Submitted: 08/07/11
Hi Stephen, We had a very nice time. Everything went well and we left the cabin in good shape as you will find. I really enjoyed taking my parents and kids out in ;the canoe. It was the first time for the kids and the first time in years for my folks. Your neighbors up there are so friendly and helpful. Thanks and we hope to rent again next year. Mary
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Guest: Karen from Waconia, MN
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Date of Stay: 07/30/10
Review Submitted: 08/02/10
Following is copy/paste from a post renter email, I can't figure out how to solicit a comment "We had a very good time and would consider coming back next year! I will email pictures to you later this week. Thanks again."
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Guest: Jerry B.
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Date of Stay: 08/17/09
Review Submitted: 08/17/09
Following is copied from an email after a renter returned home, "I thank you very much for all your assistance and attention to detail... We truly enjoyed ourselves... Thanks, Jerry"
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Guest: Kendra Golden
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Date of Stay: 03/18/09
Review Submitted: 03/18/09
Following is a reply from an August 2007 renter in response to my invitation to return in 2009: "Good to hear from you, we are not coming to MN this summer. We did have a great time at the house. kendra"
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Guest: Vicki L.
(Sedgwick, KS)
Date of Stay: 03/17/09
Review Submitted: 03/17/09
Our family enjoyed our stay here immensely. It was clean, spacious and comfortable. Stephen went out of his way to help make this a wonderful vacation for our family and we highly recommend staying here!
Owner response:Comment requested on 3/17/09 from July 2008 renter instead of keeping them on a renter reference call list. We'd love to have you back!
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Guest: Terri & Bob Neufeld
(Morden, Manitoba, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/17/09
Review Submitted: 03/17/09
We had a great time at this cabin! It was peaceful and very relaxing. The cabin was neat and clean and very comfortable. Great sunroom! The neighbors were also very friendly. It was a great place to watch the Loons! If we ever go back that way we will sure to come back. Terri, Bob, Lauren, Brenna & Rhett Neufeld
Owner response:Comments requested on 3/17/09 from July 2007 renter instead of keeping them on a renter reference call list. We'd love to have you back!
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Guest: Rev. David Parker
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Date of Stay: 03/17/09
Review Submitted: 03/17/09
This is the owner typing; for the last 5 years, we did not utilize the "renter comments" option. Instead I offered a reference phone call list to interested renters. Today, I opened that option, and contacted some recent renters with an invitation to return this summer. The following is copied from an email Rev. David Parker sent me today. His family rented our place for a week in late June, 2007. "Stephen, All is very well with our family. Last January we had yet another child--3 in total--and that's it! Sarah and I just talked about your cabin this weekend. While we're looking at trying a "group" vacation with some friends from church this year, I have begged to go back to your place--maybe next year. I'll keep in touch. Thanks for the email... Peace, David"
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