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Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR 2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria-License #1802
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122208 sq ft
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Alexandria, MN
- Place, Lake Latoka3 min walk
- Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark9 min drive
- Place, Carlos Creek Winery13 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Lower Level #1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Lower Level #2
1 Queen Bed
Upper Level #1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Upper Level #2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Lower Level Bathroom
+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Upstairs Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR 2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria-License #1802
This quiet private home is surrounded by trees and is less than 2 miles from downtown Alexandria and all its attractions including The Central Lakes Trail. There is everything you need to make your vacation enjoyable such as the 110' sandy beach, 2 - 10’ kayaks, large 300 square foot Trex deck facing the lake, a fire pit for sitting around enjoying the sunset, fireworks or a few S'mores and a hammock strung between two trees at the shoreline. There are 4 bedrooms (2 on each floor-4 beds are Queen size & there is 1 Twin XL roll away on each floor - 2 total - if needed), 2 full bathrooms (1 on each floor), a jacuzzi tub in the basement bathroom, 2 furnished kitchens (full kitchen on upper level & wet bar kitchenette on lower level), family room on both floors, formal dining room on both floors with tables able to seat at least 8 comfortably or 10+ with the available bench seats, a washer and dryer on each floor, high speed internet, HD LED TVs in both family rooms, an attached garage for use during your stay and a shed by the lake that houses kayaks, life vests, chairs, water toys, yard games and pretty much all you'll need to enjoy beautiful Lake Cowdry.
The beach is hard sand with a boulder lined shore. There is plenty of room to tie up your boat to our new aluminum dock using the affixed slip hooks. Fishing is great right off the dock given there's a drop off about 20' from the end of the aluminum dock where many locals fish regularly. You will love the beautiful sunsets from the deck, as you're enjoying a meal grilled on the Weber gas grill or from one of many fold up camping chairs down by the lake but the fire pit (fire wood not provided, but may be purchased at multiple locations in town 2-miles away). You can grill your food and sip on your favorite beverages while watching the calm, clear waters of Lake Cowdry. There is central A/C on the main floor and window unit A/C in the basement though it is rarely needed given the amount of shade our home gets and the many windows allowing for great cross ventilation.
The beach is hard sand with a boulder lined shore. There is plenty of room to tie up your boat to our new aluminum dock using the affixed slip hooks. Fishing is great right off the dock given there's a drop off about 20' from the end of the aluminum dock where many locals fish regularly. You will love the beautiful sunsets from the deck, as you're enjoying a meal grilled on the Weber gas grill or from one of many fold up camping chairs down by the lake but the fire pit (fire wood not provided, but may be purchased at multiple locations in town 2-miles away). You can grill your food and sip on your favorite beverages while watching the calm, clear waters of Lake Cowdry. There is central A/C on the main floor and window unit A/C in the basement though it is rarely needed given the amount of shade our home gets and the many windows allowing for great cross ventilation.
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House Rules
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
We do not rent for parties or events.
Pets
No pets allowed
Though we love pets, they are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed inside home, garage, shed
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We do not rent for parties or events.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 1802
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A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Alexandria
Located in Alexandria, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Big Ole Viking Statue and Douglas County Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Casey’s Amusement Park and Geneva Golf Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.

Alexandria, MN
What's nearby
- Lake Latoka - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Lake Mary - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
- Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
- Carlos Creek Winery - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
- Geneva Golf Club - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pilot Travel Centers - 4 min drive
- Taco John's - 6 min drive
- Caribou Coffee - 5 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 6 min drive
- Scooter's - 5 min drive
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Reviews
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
Aug 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Spot!
Paul M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Megan D.
Jun 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Megan D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
jodi a., Sioux Falls, SD
Jul 10, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin!
jodi a.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jackie C.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Jackie C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Taylor O.
Sep 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay
Taylor O.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jackie H.
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jackie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Valerie D.
Jun 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
Valerie D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
Aug 26, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would recommend this place to my friends
Julie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Marie S.
Oct 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alexandria Trip
Marie S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bruce R.
May 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake house in Alexandria area
Bruce R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Krista R.
Aug 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Krista R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia F.
Jun 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful VRBO
Cynthia F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kaylin V.
Aug 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th birthday celebration
Kaylin V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel G.
Jun 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, well supplied house
Rachel G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristen T.
Jul 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation 2022
Kristen T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jaime M.
Jun 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience
Jaime M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Katherine B.
Jun 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake home!!
Katherine B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rose W.
Jul 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
Rose W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janet T.
May 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebration of a 90th birthday
Janet T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Grace T.
May 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Weekend
Grace T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karla F.
Oct 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable stay!
Karla F.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Scott E.
Jun 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Weekend Stay on the Lake!!
Scott E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brent C.
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake Vacation Home
Brent C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Chris M.
Sep 4, 2018
Very well stocked home and quiet lake
Chris M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
About the host
Hosted by Rhett & Katie Marsten
We have owned this property since 2006 and, due to a relocation to Sioux Falls, we started making our vacation get-away available to you for short term rentals. This is the place where we have gone since we first met to now with our two young children to enjoy the finest of Minnesota lakes where you can feel like you're "up north at the lake" while only being a few miles from downtown Alexandria. The city of Alexandria has so much to offer, during all seasons, with a quaint downtown full of local retailers and restaurants, to downhill skiing, to snowmobile and cross country ski trails, to some of the best pan fishing available on Lake Cowdry - where our lake home resides. We are not property managers, rather we are owners who are renting our home to you and your family to enjoy during the dates we aren't able to enjoy it.
We sincerely hope you make memories during your stay in our lake home and want your experience to be a most enjoyable one.
We sincerely hope you make memories during your stay in our lake home and want your experience to be a most enjoyable one.
Why they chose this property
Our home is extremely spacious, up-to-date and clean on one of the best level lots that Lake Cowdry has to offer. In addition, it is very close to the local Central Lakes Trail (walking, biking, rollerblading, snow mobile, cross country ski) and downtown Alexandria and all of the shopping and great restaurants that Alexandria has to offer.
What makes this property unique
Our lake home was formerly two residences with 2BR, 1BA, kitchen (full kitchen on upper level & well stocked kitchenette on lower level) and living area including washer/dryer on each level. We have opened our home up to a single-family residence with 2 attached garages, however, there are still 2 kitchens, 2 sets of washer/dryers and two full dining tables/living room areas which is PERFECT for groups who want to have the kids hang out downstairs while the adults enjoy each others' company upstairs. This home has a walk out lower level out to a level lake lot with a hard sand bottom. The water clarity exceeds 14 feet and the pan fishing off the dock is remarkable not to mention the kayaking in the two 10’ kayaks. There's a cozy fire pit by the shore near the hammock strung between two trees on the shore. There are ample chairs and water toys to enjoy (tubes, camping chairs, picnic table, floating rafts, pails, etc) in the shed by the shore.
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