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House on Lake Darling

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Front of house - virtual tour: http://my.Matterport.com/show/?m=b7evb9suaKW
Lots of dock space. Paddle Boards and Kayaks available for use - 2022 set up
Food and drink
Wrap around patio
Back of house

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Lake Darling
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Cowdry
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

House on Lake Darling

Rare opportunity to get on the beautiful Alexandria chain of lakes! This cute, cottage like home on pristine Lake Darling with a newly updated lower level. You'll love the phenomenal outdoor space featuring a large wraparound deck, oversized lot with beautiful gardens, and additional lakefront deck perfect for relaxing right by the water. This property has it all: pristine, clear water perfect for fishing, sailing, kayaking and recreational boating, easy access to snowmobile and bike trails, restaurants, shops, and breweries - all less than 2 hours from the Twin Cities metro! Great lake for Ice fishing in the winter and blocks away from the Douglas Area Snowmobile trails. A perfect getaway that can be used year-round. See our virtual tour here: http://my.Matterport.com/show/?m=b7evb9suaKW. #2173
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please turn down the covers on the beds you used and my cleaner will strip the beds
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Bag up the garbage, wash the dishes, turn down com

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2069323
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Casey’s Amusement Park and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Darling - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Cowdry - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Latoka - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 8 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eagles 3063 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Papa Murphy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House on Lake Darling pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at House on Lake Darling?

As of Jul 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House on Lake Darling on Sep 7, 2026 start from $613, 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 House on Lake Darling?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House on Lake Darling?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House on Lake Darling located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Darling and Lake Cowdry. Casey’s Amusement Park and Runestone Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kenneth m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the lake and all the amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DIANE O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Get away

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill P.

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

Summer Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time fishing, tubing and relaxing in the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

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

Beautiful property

Fully stocked and owners were very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2022
Thanks Dawn for your review. Let me know what else you would have needed for a 5-star review. Glad you had a good weekend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

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

Would stay again!

Fantastic end of summer long weekend on gorgeous Lake Darling. Easy location for two families and kids. Lots of activities, safe biking and easy boat rental at Lake Darling Resort. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

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

Clean, comfortable property on a crystal clear lake

The home was exactly as described with all of the amenities needed for a family weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2022
Thanks for your review Christina. I'm glad that our place worked out for your travels, and would love to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy-Kim K.

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

Summer get away

We had an awesome time with our friends and family. Cant wait to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

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

Colorado family

We lucked out with the weather the second half of the week and the water toys and dock were great for getting in and on the water and doing a little fishing. The bedrooms were nice and the kitchen had everything we needed to make meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Amazing week

We have an amazing week with our Family and Friends. The owners were quick to respond to any questions we had and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Future Nitz Bachelorette Party

Great place with great lake access. A small issue but owners had great communication and took care of it ASAP. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy-Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd year in a row and had a awesome time. Thanks again! We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Long weekend on the lake

Everything was great! Location, plenty of beds, and access to the lake. Awesome that the owners made accommodations to let us tie our boat and jet skis up to the dock. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEA L.

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

Tommy's birthday

We played; swam and ate! A lot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Great Stay on Darling

Troy and Melissa’s home is great! Great layout, very clean, stocked with amenities. Location is minutes from everything you Need in town. Owners were super responsive and very friendly. Thanks again for hosting!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2022
Thanks Mark for the review. We look forward to hosting you again for any future travels! Troy and Melissa Soukup
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check in was very good.Kitchen was good, but the lights over the sink and stove did not work. The tray of water in frige took up room.The beds where very nice. Overall our stay was very nice. Would rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Weekend stay with friends

Nice, clean cabin! Comfortable beds, easy access to lakes. Great deck and backyard for activities and campfire! Neighbors are super friendly. 5 star experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur S.

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

Great Place to Relax

Our entire family enjoyed the variety of activities in and on your property as well as in the area. The young children loved the panfish fishing from the boat and also from the dock. Others liked the paddleboards. A great house for a family. Very quiet location! Great yard space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John S.

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

June on Lake Darling

We were three generations of family with a long history growing up on and visiting the chain. We really enjoyed this Darling house. It was very comfortable, supplied everything we could need and the lake access was great. The water toys were used alot and we have several new water skiiers in the clan now.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lake House

The stay was ok; we thought it could have been cleaner. All of the reviews said it was very clean; I felt that was misleading. We enjoyed the deck, and the AC worked great. Kitchen was well stocked/supplied. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 30, 2024
Thank you for letting me know - if you can be specific about what you felt wasn’t clean, I will certainly have a talk with my cleaner and find out what happened. We do take pride in how clean our place normally is so I apologize for any inconvenience this caused!
Verified

8/10 Good

Eileen A.

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

Family lake house in great location!

We stayed for a few nights with family & friends (8 of us) This is a clean, comfortable home that is a little older, but the owners have been doing some nice renovations. Other pros: 2 refrigerators, comfy beds, lots of towels, nice neighbors. The yard is big & well kept and there is a beautiful lake view. We had a great time using their paddle boards & kayaks. This home is close to stores, restaurants, & downtown. Melissa provided great communication and was very responsive to any of our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judith E.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not one of our favorites
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEA L.

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

My son's 22nd bday

Every year my son and his friends try to find a lake place for a few days to go fishing, swimming, boating etc. I cook up a storm and we just enjoy the time together. This year was the best one because the lake was so clean and not weedy at all. We had a decent fishing boat and rented jetskis! Super fun! Also the biking was perfect. Biking trails everywhere!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael M.

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

Great location. Nice Lake Home

The place was clean, well furnished, great location. The dock and lake were great. The kitchen needs new appliances and the gas grill caught on fire from not being cleaned properly. The host was easy to work with. I rent in the area every year and in other locations across the country. If not for the appliances and grill I would have rated it all 5's. The rental did not come with fire wood which is a first time for us renting and having to buy it it. All other lake and beach homes we have rented wood was supplied. I would definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2022
Hello Michael - thank you for your review and great things you said about our property. The grill has been replaced, so when you come back next time there should not be an issue! I'm not sure about your comment about all the appliances needing to be replaced - there was a leak that we were notified about in the refrigerator and that is being fixed - other than that, they are all in great working condition - including the new fridge in the basement! We look forward to hosting you again when you come back to MN. Thanks, Trou and Melissa Soukup
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin overall. Great place to enjoy the lake and the outdoors.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home has an amazing view of Lake Darling. We enjoyed many hours sitting on the back upper deck at the hightop tables and comfortable chairs. The kitchen with a large island allowed for many cooks to prepare meals for 10 people. We sure appreciated having two living rooms: upper and lower. It was great for our teens to have their own space. Plenty of rooms for quiet time and sleeping to accommodate our early risers and our late sleepers. The large upper bathroom was used more than the lower bathroom, and we ran out of hot water only once. We really appreciated the extras this home provides: towels and linens, two full sized refrigerators, pillows and blankets, games, fire pit and roasting sticks, and paddle boards. We loved the open space behind the house for great outdoor play! For large or small families wanting outdoor fun, this is a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026

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