Secluded 5-Acre, Minnetonka Family Retreat in West Metro Area
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Minnetonka retreat home nestled in Lone Lake Park Reserve on its own cul-de-sac on 5 acres, partly wooded, partly spacious lawn. First floor split entry invites one into a cozy library or up several wide carpeted steps to a grand living room with ceiling to floor stone and brick fireplace, The dining room opens to a screen porch and a breakfast room with fireplace and updated kitchen with double ovens, new refrigerator, and 5 burner cook-top. Up several more stairs are 4 bedrooms, a full bath plus large separate shower. The master bedroom suite opens into a spacious sitting room with bay window and picture windows on 3 walls. First floor has a half bath, access to the laundry room, garage. Down several more stairs is a large family room with ceiling to floor brick fireplace, TV, wet bar, and game area leading out to a stone patio. Each room has picture windows ideal for viewing wildlife: deer, pileated woodpeckers, wild turkeys, barred owls.
Property Type
- 4 story
- House
- 4400 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Limited Accessibility
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 12
- Bedroom 1
- 1 double
- Bedroom 3
- 2 twin/ single
- Master bedroom
- 1 king
- Master has private bath
- Convertible bed(s)
- 1 queen
- Lower level family room, queen sofa bed
- Bedroom 2
- 1 bunk bed, 1 double
- bunk bed with double bed underneath
- Sitting room
- 1 twin/ single
- room is off master bedroom, pocket doors can be closed.
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
- Upper Level Hall Bath
- tub, toilet, shower
- Main Floor
- Toilet and sink only
- Master Bath
- toilet, shower
- Shower only (no tub), with his/her sinks
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
- Pantry Items
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Toaster
Amenities
- Covered Parking
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
Other Amenities
Entertainment
Communications
- Internet
- Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
- Lawn / Garden
Theme
- Family
- Away From It All
Location & View
Activities
- Churches
- Laundromat
- Medical Services
- Fitness Center
- Massage Therapist
- Basketball Court
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Snowboarding
- Racquetball
- Cross Country Skiing
- Kayaking
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Ice Skating
- Roller Blading
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Hospital
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Walking
- Cinemas
- Library
- Live Theater
- Marina
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Restaurants
- Synagogues
- Theme Parks
- Water Parks
- Winery Tours
- Water Skiing
- Zoo
- Antiquing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Boating
- Miniature Golf
- Shopping
- Bird Watching
- Gambling Casinos
- Outlet Shopping
- Paddle Boating
- Sight Seeing
- Sledding
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Pier Fishing
Reviews
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Extended Family Wedding Stay
Extended Family Wedding Stay
- Guest Jule M.
- Date of stay 05/12/13
- Review Submitted 05/21/13
This was a great place for 10 out-of-town family members to stay for a wedding in downtown Minneapolis. The house was spotless, plenty of linens, ample living space. We loved the screened in porch and the quiet (except for the birds!) My favorite room was the sitting room off the master bedroom -- like a tree house! We hosted a post-wedding brunch for 25 people and had a great time. There is wi-fi (used a lot) and cable (watched one program), maps of the regional trails and plenty of books for adults and children. It would be a wonderful place for a family with kids to stay, especially with a beach close-by. Only drawback would be for people who have trouble with stairs as it is a split-level.Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, girls getaway.
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Terrible experience - Owner and Manager are unresponsive and unreasonable
Terrible experience - Owner and Manager are unresponsive and unreasonable
- Guest Disappointed Visitor
- Date of stay 02/22/13
- Review Submitted 03/05/13
DO NOT RENT THIS PROPERTY. The owner lives out of state and is unable to provide quality service to her visitors. She relies on personal friends and "managers" to manage the property, but unfortunately during our stay, the manager was also out of state and we were bounced between several people to get keys and have questions answered. It was very confusing, unprofessional, and frustrating, considering this was supposed to be a relaxing weekend, and especially difficult when we had questions about getting into the house or where to find things. While the house is large enough for a big group (we were there for a girl's weekend), it is not in an optimal location, and you have to have a car to get anywhere (drugstore, gas station, restaurants, lake, other entertainment, etc.). The house was minimally stocked. We had to purchase our own cleaning supplies for basic sanitation in the kitchen and bathroom as the owner did not provide us with anything to clean up after ourselves. However, she did expect the house to be clean when we left, even though this was not mentioned in the contract and we had nothing to clean with. The owner and manager were unresponsive the week after we left so it was difficult to get information about receiving our security deposit back. When I was finally able to get in touch with her, she accused my group of stealing things from her home (they were simply in a different location so we could make room in the kitchen) and wanted to charge us for damages that had NOT been incurred by our group and were already in the house. The owner also seemed upset that we used her kitchen supplies and was surprised that we produced garbage. I don't think the owner has much experience in hosting or providing for small or large groups. This owner should NOT be renting out her house and I highly recommend that people look elsewhere for a rental property. This was supposed to be a fun weekend for all of us to spend together before my friend got married, and the disorganized and unprofessional service we received from the owner and manager absolutely ruined the experience for my friends and I. I am highly disappointed in the way we were treated, will NEVER rent from VRBO again, and will think twice about ever renting a property from any other source.Owner response: HOME OWNERS RESPONSE. We learned many useful lessons from these guests. Most important is: a group of 12 girls in their twenties who say they are having a 'girls getaway' may actually be having a bachelorette party. Had we known this was the intent, we would have declined their request. Bachelorette parties are not bridal showers. The fact that this group baulked at the idea of a security deposit as being unnecessary should have been a red flag to us. We also learned if we do not want to have parties where there is excessive use of alcohol, we need to be firm (require proof of age) about the age limit of 25 years unless accompanied by their parent. Our contract with these guests, and all our guests, clearly states that. We provide starter supplies, toilet tissue, hand soap, dish soap, clothes washing detergent, dishwasher detergent, etc. We DO NOT supply any carpet stain remover (which is what this guest was referring to as cleaning products). Our carpets are professionally cleaned and we do not want guests putting chemicals on the carpet. We don't ask guests to clean the house, we ask guests to leave the home as they found it, not taking any items from the home. We have a professional cleaning company clean after all guests. If there were needs for sanitation and extra cleaning supplies, this indicates that some activity was going on in our home that was not expected and specifically not desired. Although this guest did admit to most of the damage, she did not want to be financially responsible for any of it. This guest left on February 24 and received her deposit back March 6. We don't believe that is 'unresponsive' considering we have 30 days to return damage deposits. Our home is a family retreat nestled in a park reserve it is not a cabin in the woods for wild parties. Guests find short walks (10-15 minutes) to our two neighborhood lakes, gas station, restaurants, tennis courts, beach, FedEx Office, etc., quite pleasant and often don't use cars. We began renting our home June 2012 and we have met some wonderful groups of people, some of whom are returning this summer. Unfortunately, this guest was the most disrespectful we have encountered and hopefully will be the last such guest. This is a relaxing family home on 5 acres encompassing an entire cul de sac and woods. Groups like this are neither wanted nor welcome.
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Perfect Location
Perfect Location
- Guest EDB
- Date of stay 08/16/12
- Review Submitted 08/28/12
A quite, secluded place to stay that is not far from the lake, city and airport.Recommended for: Families with teenagers.
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Review of Minnetonka home
Review of Minnetonka home
- Guest Helen
- Date of stay 08/02/12
- Review Submitted 08/24/12
This is a delightful home. My sisters had a small family reunion, and this was the perfect setting for it. It has a nice kitchen for preparing food, and a large dining room, we however spent most of the time in the screened porch. There are a lot of windows and natural light in the home. The photos accurately reflect the rental home. If you have children, there is a lake close by that has rafts, water slides, and a large beach. There are many hiking trails to explore. The owners and manager were very helpful and accommodating. We liked this house and location so much, that we plan on going back next summer and staying longer! I highly recommend this home.Recommended for: Families with young children, girls getaway.
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Great Property
Great Property
- Guest Renee
- Date of stay 08/02/12
- Review Submitted 08/14/12
The house was everything we were looking for, we had family coming in from Colorado and California. The house was big enough for all 6 of that slept there and for the reunion that we held there. We were the first family to rent the property so we had a few problems but they were solved. We loved the screened in porch and spent most of our time there visiting. The area has lots of walking trails, Lone Lake was especially nice. Bryant Lake is about a 5 minute drive away and was wonderful for swimming and also paddling boarding. We did not use any of the resaurants near by but next time we will. I highly recommend the property to families with older children or like we were doing meeting for a family reunion.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$195 | $235 Fri, Sat, Sun |
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| May 2013 Holiday Rates May 24 - May 30 2 night min stay |
$255 | $285 Fri, Sat, Sun |
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| July 2013 Holiday Rates Jul 1 - Jul 7 2 night min stay |
$255 | $285 Fri, Sat, Sun |
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| September 2013 Holiday Rates Sep 1 - Sep 5 2 night min stay |
$255 | $285 Fri, Sat, Sun |
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| November 2013 Holiday Rates Nov 25 - Nov 30 2 night min stay |
$255 | $285 Fri, Sat, Sun |
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| December 2013 Holiday Rates Dec 23 - Dec 27 2 night min stay |
$255 | $285 Fri, Sat, Sun |
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Additional information about rental rates
Dates will remain open until signed contract and all deposits are received. Pet and/or damage deposit is refundable.
Fees:
- Pet Fee: $250
- Refundable Damage Deposit: $750
- Cleaning Fee: $195 + tax
- Tax Rate 11.3%
Cancellation policy:
You can cancel, but you will not receive a refund.
Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
- Nearest Airport: Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport at 15 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Highways 7, 494 and 62 at 1 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Shady Oak Beach at 1 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Mainstreet Bar at 2 Miles
- Nearest Ski: Hyland Ski at 10 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Glen Lake Golf at 5 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Scoreboard Bar & Grill at 1 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1977
About the owner: I am an Entomology professor at Montana State University (MSU) and live in Bozeman, Montana. I raised all my children here and taught freshwater ecology at Lone Lake adjacent to this vacation home when we lived there. My husband is a retired instructor in the MSU College of Business and we were married on the grounds of our home. It is an ideal location for a wedding and reception. Together with our children and the neighbors we have been exploring this area through skiing, wildlife observation, including birdwatching for 35 years. This was the first house on the road and the home where Doug and Lynn grew up, hence the road name Douglynn. We bought the home from the parents of Doug and Lynn.
Why the Owner Chose Minnetonka Beach:
We chose this property because we wanted the feeling of being in the wilderness. In fact one step inside of our south facing woods on the property and you feel like you are in a natural cathedral. Proceed a little farther and you are at the edge of a lake bordered in the summer with the magnificent lotus leaves and flowers. The woods are always changing and will share its beauty with those who explore. It is peaceful, relaxing, and a joyous place to be. The home is built for music. The vaulted ceilings provide excellent acoustics. There are small intimate places for discussion and large places for entertaining. You can enjoy the warmth of a fireplace while in the cozy eating area watching wildlife or in the great room while entertaining or in the family game room. You can relax inside the home, in the screened porch area, patio, or outside on the lawn. For the active family there is a level playing field for badminton, croquet, bocce, touch football or soccer. Most of the rooms have been furnished in earth tones to keep the rustic feel. The home has a serene, natural feel where there is a continuity between the outside and the inside.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
This clearing in the woods is nestled in Lone Lake Park Reserve with miles of hiking, cross-country, and interpreted nature, trails, tennis courts, picnic pavilion and children's jungle gym. The property is located within 20 minutes of Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, Mall of America, and downtown Minneapolis, and Lake Minnetonka by car. We are within walking distance of Shady Oak Beach which is a kid-friendly, life-guarded lake with a mini-water park, concession stand, volleyball, and changing rooms. Bryant Lake is a 5 minute drive and offers free entrance, parking, and beach. Kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, just to name a few, are available to rent. There are concession stands, restrooms, and an indoor pavilion to rent for entertaining large groups,
Contact us
- Primary: 4064519343 no calls before 10 am and after 9pm
- Secondary: 9524129288 Marie Ketteler. Mgr - No calls after 9pm
- Fax: +1 4065855608 anytime
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Photos
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Home sits on 5 acres, plenty of privacy, top of the hill on cul de sac.
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Another view of the back, plenty of room for kids to play
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Large screened in porch off dining room, with stairs to the backyard
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For the explorer, hike down the hill across from the house to find Lone Lake Pk
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Another view of kitchen includes double wall oven and breakfast area nearby.
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View of living room from dining area
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Living room from front entrance
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View of living room from the upper level
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Upstairs bedroom with new queen bed.
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Upstairs bedroom with 2 twin beds
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Master bedroom with California king bed.
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Lower level walkout family room with Queen sofa bed, fireplace,bar and TV
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Two story front entry.
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View of screened porch and covered patio
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View of the road from front/side of home. Very secluded cul de sac.
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Fully equipped kitchen with new cooktop.
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Breakfast area with fireplace and views of the backyard
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Dining room - seats 6-8 comfortably
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Living room with views of property
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Main floor office/library - large desk, chairs with complimentary WiFi.
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Upper level bedroom with twin over full size bed - built in desk and chair
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Relax in the spacious master bedroom with private bath and sitting room.
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Sitting room off the master bedroom with a twin bed, TV and extra seating
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