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Beautiful vintage home on the Alexandria Chain of Lakes

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Exterior
As you drive up to this historic home the grounds will impress you!
Lots of seating area to view the lake....either from the patio or a lawn chair.
The massive grounds allow for yard games, large social events & lake views.....
A view from the lake of the gorgeous house and grounds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 217000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Downstairs area

2 Double Futons

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful vintage home on the Alexandria Chain of Lakes

This elegant vacation home is located on Lake Le Homme Dieu, just two miles outside of the city of Alexandria. With over 7000 square feet of space, 6 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths, a wrap around enclosed porch and over 200 feet of lakeshore, this is the perfect setting for large family and friends groups. The home is one of a very few "Jewels on the Lake" as it was built in 1919 and is on the historic registry. Enter the property via the circular drive way and view the grounds that spread over 2.8 acres. Enjoy and utilize the updated 900 sq ft costume kitchen that will rival any gourmet cook. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs with 4 full baths. The two master suites each have a King size bed and a daybed. The suite overlooking the lake also has a large bath with jet bathtub, walk in shower and 2 vanities. The other master suite is located across the hall and has ample space for relaxing in comfort. The massive finished basement allows for playing pool or other games or watch your favorite movie on the big screen television. A perfect family and friends area for all age groups! Washer and dryer on site. Large grilling area available for your use. Bonfire area near the lake for you to enjoy smores, visit with others and totally experience lake life as the sun sets. Utilize the kayaks in order to totally enjoy and explore beautiful Lake Le Homme Dieu ! Or rent paddleboards from the nearby marina! A massive dock is available for your boat and feel free to use the boat lift on site!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this vacation home is on a lake. Lake Carlos State Park and La Grande Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Casey’s Amusement Park and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Erickson's Petting Zoo are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Casey’s Amusement Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Theatre L'Homme Dieu - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Big Ole Viking Statue - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scooter's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful vintage home on the Alexandria Chain of Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful vintage home on the Alexandria Chain of Lakes?

As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful vintage home on the Alexandria Chain of Lakes on May 9, 2026 start from $1,445, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful vintage home on the Alexandria Chain of Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful vintage home on the Alexandria Chain of Lakes?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful vintage home on the Alexandria Chain of Lakes located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Casey’s Amusement Park, Theatre L'Homme Dieu, and Carlos Creek Winery. Runestone Museum is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at a fantastic property. Perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Topo lake home

This is an amazing property with an impressive history.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Our family of 14 spent the week at this house and had a great time! It was perfect for our large group. Our favorite parts of the house were the huge kitchen and porch on the back that overlooked the lake. Access to the lake was great, as was walkability to restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great facilities and lake front

We could not have been more pleased. Everything was more than we expected
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We have been to this property 3 times now as a large family. There is plenty of space for us to spread out and a lot to do both on and off the property during sunny and rainy days. We love the vintage vibe of the home. Rick is great to work with. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family vacation

Thank you Rick for sharing your beautiful vintage home. Our family thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. We loved the large dock!! Kids enjoyed fishing. Totally loved the huge kitchen. It had everything you needed. To sum it up we had a blast!!! Beautiful lake!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Vacation

Cottage/home is perfect for a group like ours. Plenty of beds and bathrooms for our group of 20 + a newborn. The kitchen is awesome and works well for feeding the children and the big table on the porch was where the adults enjoyed a quiet meal. It’s just a fantastic lake and I can’t say enough about it. We will definitely try to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy V.

Wonderful Lake Home!

Our family enjoyed this home! So much so, we have already made reservations for next year! Spacious with no trouble sleeping 22 people from 1 to 65 in age! The easy access to the lake, the sand beach, dock, and fire pit were all enjoyed every day and every night. Having gas grills to cook on, instead of charcoal was a plus!!! We couldn't have asked for anything better!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House!!

We had a great stay! The house is amazing, lots of room for everyone, the kitchen was especially nice with lots of refrigeration space and room for everyone to gather and help cook! The dock and lake area was great, the kids had a blast playing in the water and building sand castles. Rick was great to work with, answered all of our questions.. I would highly recommend for large groups, it was a fantastic week! Larry H
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family together in a genuine “connecting” home

We have “booked again” already. Space for people to chat in nooks and crannies! Host exceptionally friendly but not a buttinski. We rented boats and jet skies from Alexandria Jet Skis. Wonderful fishing dock and boat lift available. It all “fit like a tailored life vest”. Had 17 people. Kitchen held us all for family grace before dinner. Room enough for our family talent show. Grannee.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Half of our family lives in Kansas and the other half in PA. We wanted a total family vacation and let our kids decide the state and time. What a perfect vacation we had at this historic property. We had our kids, grandkids and great grandkids all together for the 4th of July week. Our host was fantastic; he couldn't do enough for us. We all had a great time. Highly recommend for large families - we were 14 altogether and had room for more. THE place to be over the fourth!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic large family vacation rental in Alexandria MN

We thoroughly enjoyed our time staying at this vacation rental on Lake Le Homme Dieu. This lake home had all the accommodations for our family of 20. Family enjoyed yards games both near home and along the lake front. Kids played in water and caught lots of fish off dock. Lake home had room to store and access personal boat for fun out on the water! We absolutely loved it. The owner was easy to contact and very responsive if we needed anything. Many thanks Rick!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

“The Big Top”

Absolutely incredible home on beautiful Lake Le Homme Dieu. It was perfect for our family gathering of 20 people ranging in age from infant to adult. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and community space so we did not feel crowded in any way. The gourmet kitchen is an additional bonus when cooking for a crowd! We would highly recommend staying at “The Big Top”! Thank you for opening your home to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute delight!

Our family group was 19 people, ages from 1 to 71. The house was perfect for us. We could all eat & play games together around the long table in the porch or hang out and cook in the huge kitchen. The kitchen had an abundance of plates, utensils and everything we needed. There were also many separate spaces for people to read or work if desired. The outside had space for yard games and the kids caught lots of pan fish from the dock. Thanks to Rick for letting us stay in this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation!

Our family (3 generations) stayed a week at this lovely home! Rick was great to work with prior to arrival and was there to meet us when we arrived. He gave us a tour of this wonderful home that was built in 1917. The home is huge and worked great for our family of 15. There were plenty of beds and bathrooms, the kitchen was huge and stocked very well! We loved the huge indoor patio, the great adirondack chairs by the house and the fire pit and the large dock for our pontoon rental. It is a great location that is very close to grocery stores, gas station, restaurants and downtown Alexandria. We had an amazing week with great weather too! Thank you for helping us make lots of great family memories. I would highly recommend staying at this beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property for large family vacation!

An amazing historic home with plenty of space for a family of 20. Love the large kitchen! We really enjoyed the lake view and areas of the property to relax and/or play games. Locations for evening fires close to the house and down by the lake. Lake front and large dock was great for the children. Rick was a pleasure to work with and responded quickly to any needs. Already booked for next year! Jim H
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Grace G.

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Welcoming

A very beautiful place and setting. Only complaint I would have is the going up and down the outside steps without a railing. The Bay Area was perfect for my family for boating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mary M.

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Wow!

We couldn’t have had a better stay! The incredible house far exceeded our expectations and Rick, the owner, was amazingly kind, helpful and informative! Our son’s wedding reception at Carlos Creek (very close by) made this the perfect spot for us and some extended family members! The fascinating history Rick shared with us sweetened the deal!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Fun place. Very large home with many bedrooms and beautiful spot on lake. Huge dock with great fishing and boat lift that accommodated tall boat tower with no problem. Restaurants close by you can access from water and circle driveway to accommodate trailers and multiple cars easily. Perfect for big family or multiple couples. Sandy beach and shallow clean water for young kids to play. Thanks for great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron N.

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Family vacation!

Our family of 20 had a wonderful time, relaxing by the water, playing games on the large lawn, and cooking in the amazing kitchen! All the grandkids are asking when we are going again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justen V.

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Friends Weekend

We had a great time at this awesome and unique house. It was very accommodating for my large party and had cool history behind it that you don't find often in rentals. It checked all the boxes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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It was perfect for our larger family gathering

The house was peaceful with lots of areas for different groups to gather and converse. The lake view was wonderful and the kitchen space was large and wonderful to accommodate larger groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

anne d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation in Paradise

We enjoyed our family reunion at this lovely estate! The home was tastefully decorated, spacious for our 19 guests and the kitchen was a work of art for preparing large meals. What a wonderful location. We enjoyed golfing, the amusement park, local brewery and shopping. The home is within blocks of both Zorbas and The Lure. We enjoyed a visit from Rick who gave a history of the home and "Texas Row". Very gracious hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Judy B.

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Family Fun!

Perfect place for a large group. Lots of room to spread out! Firewood was wet, and we had to take care of a bees nest by the front door, but other than that a beautiful home. If this rental included a pontoon, it would be a real gem!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Alan C.

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Large home for big families

Great home that is about a 100 years old. Lot's of character! Love the enclosed porch across the entire back. A broken/inoperable sliding door to a full bath made one of the bathrooms useless. A repair should have been made prior to our arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Rick Jones

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My wife and I have enjoyed this home for 26 years and our kids are gone so we decided to let you enjoy this beautiful old {100 yr old} house with all its charm. It was built in 1918 and people from Texas would come with there maids and butlers to enjoy the lake and get out of the heat. They came every year and we know you will to.

Why they chose this property

This is a modernized home with reflections of another era. With plenty of space, beautiful shoreline, and fabulous views of the lake, there is truly "something for everyone". It is close to local restaurants, The LURE Lakebar and Resturant, and Zorbaz by the lake, so boat or walk over to enjoy lake life from another venue. The Alexandria area offers many activities in the event that anyone from your group wants to leave the usually isn't the case as this house has it all !

What makes this property unique

Spacious, comfortable, close to local restaurants and golfing, and activities available for all age levels! The expansive front porch allows for full group dining and views of the lake. Yard games, bonfires, and lake activities make this house the perfect vacation destination!

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