Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A lakeside park with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by trees, during sunset.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
Living area
A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a garden through large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ottertail, MN
  • Place, Maple Wood Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Thumper Pond Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Buchanan Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Large Living Room

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Ottertail

Located in Ottertail, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maple Wood Park and Glendalough State Park, while History Museum of East Otter Tail County and ITOW Veterans Museum are cultural highlights.
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Ottertail, MN

What's nearby

  • Maple Wood Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Donalds Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thumper Pond Golf Course - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Buchanan Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Detroit Lake - 32 min drive - 60.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Willy Ts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Otter Supper Club & Lodge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Woodshed Bar And Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ottertail Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marge’s Diner - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front on May 31, 2027 start from $597, 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 Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Maple Wood Park and Donalds Lake. Buchanan Lake and Thumper Pond Golf Course are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful house to stay in. We have stayed here before and it is a beautiful home in a great location. Everyone enjoys the lake view. We were 8 adults and there was ample space and beds for all of us. We enjoyed fishing Ottertail lake for walleye and were able to have a fish fry before leaving. We had great weather this year and I was able to paddle board every day. The host had great communication. Overall a nice relaxing vacation with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The home and property where perfect space for our family. The lake was very nice with sand beach and

We had a very good experience with this property. Would recommend to any family vacation experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2022
Thank you for your review Mary, we are happy you enjoyed our home. Marybeth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular

Beautiful place lots of room pretty scenery
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 6, 2024
Thank you Judy, glad you enjoyed your stay, we will continue to improve our property and make it an even better place to stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and lots of room

This was such a nice property. Lots of space for our family and loved being able to go to the lake and play in the sand. It is in a great location and there was great communication with the property owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 6, 2024
Thank you Larissa, glad you enjoyed your stay, we will continue to improve our property and make it an even better place to stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach and lake

This was a beautiful lake. The sandy beach area was great for the kids. We also loved the nice fire pit area and large deck. The owner was extremely friendly, responsive, and easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2022
Thank you for your review Liz, we are glad you enjoyed the lake. We look forward to hosting you in the future. Marybeth & Paul Workin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

This was our second time staying at this property. It works well for a group of adults that want to spend time together. Some updates had been made since last year and made the property even better. Host is very responsive and it is a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Very nice place to stay. Loved the two living rooms with tv. Great deck beautiful lake. Weather was hot but sitting on the deck with lake breeze was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

Pictures matched what the property has offer. Nice sandy beach, great deck to grill, clean house with plenty of sleeping areas. The hosts were great to work with. I would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
Thank you Rob we are we happy to host you and glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope would like to stay with us again in the future. Paul and Marybeth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

This is one of nicest places we have stayed. We've been going for 15 years and have never gone back to the same place twice. We will be back next year. Great people to work with. And perfect for our family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 6, 2024
Can't wait to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Three generation vacation

This property was perfect for our group of 5 adults and 6 children. Everything we needed to have a great vacation. We enjoyed the beach, lily pad, fire pit, kayak, beautiful decks, outdoor seating, blackstone grill and everything the home had to offer. The host was very accommodating and neighbors were great, too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to have you back. Paul and Marybeth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very lovely, roomy home, supplied with just about everything a family would want or need. Nice big yard, great beach - would be awesome for younger children - and a gigantic lakeside deck plus another large deck on the other side of the house. The owner was very congenial, helpful and easy to reach if needed. Lake Buchanan is good for pan fish (sunnies, fun especially for children to catch) crappies, blue gills, walleye, bass & northern! Our family had a wonderful time there!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake vacation

Everything went smoothly. The “cabin” was spacious and well laid out for children. Great Lake with sandy beach. Everyone in our party would return again. Marybeth was great hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2022
Thank you so much Steve, we enjoyed hosting you as well and look forward to future stays with us. Marybeth & Paul Workin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

My family and I had a great time staying at this house. We had 8 adults in our group and had plenty of room for everyone. It was clean and as described. The weather was a little cool but we were able to get some fishing in and catch a few. We also were able to do some other activities in the area. The host gave us good information and was great at communicating when necessary. We plan on staying here again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 6, 2024
Thank you so much Cynthia, we look forward to hosting you again next year.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice outdoor space!

Beautiful patio and view of lake with great grill for morning breakfast outdoors in a nice setting. Very quiet lake with a few kids having fun one afternoon, too cold for us to swim though. Our Mother/Daughter Annual outings feature cooking, eating, card-playing, shopping. The city of Ottertail is 5 miles away with one nice boutique. Plenty of sleeping areas and big kitchen. Owner was very friendly and communication good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2022
Thank you for your positive review. We are happy you enjoyed our lake. We hope you choose us again in the future for your mother daughter vacation. You left of home in great shape. Next time try the shopping in Perham, only 8 miles away. Something for everyone. Marybeth
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Rental property!

We chose to VRBO vs pulling our camper and was the best idea ever! Love the outdoor space! Amazing deck (no worry about splinters in your feet) w/patio seating and having use of a grill & Blackstone! Great fire pit area! Beach was good for swimming with kids (water level a bit low during our stay but had fun) The only draw back was the boat lift was to small for our boats so the guys had to trailer each night however they did like fishing the numerous lakes within a short distance of our location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is the best rental our family ever stayed at for our annual disconnect from the daily grind & reconnect as a family week. Marybeth is an outstanding host. She thought of everything you need to be comfortable both inside and out. There was plenty of room for our 3 families.The kitchen felt like a chef’s kitchen with all the supplies, gas range, and commercial sized refrigerator! We especially appreciated the filtered water provided. There was room for us to dine inside or outside. The bathrooms were great, but a special treat for all was the beautiful, modern, oversized shower in the master suite. There are two living rooms, one with games and puzzles aplenty, stocked for every age group! Wireless is available. And while we did not use them much, there was a TV in every room. There are large decks in the front and back, with comfortable seating, including cushions. The front entry included both stairs and a ramp to the front door.The backyard is so large. There’s a very nice sized fire pit area, including chairs. There’s a comfortable walking path leading down to the lake, & perfect for the little ones is a long beach area - perfect for sand play & rock/shell hunting. The other plus for little ones is the lake is very clear, and it stays shallow for a long way out. Marybeth also provides a lily pad. During our stay the amount of weeds near our beach was very limited. There are deep areas in the late as well, great for swimming. Go for it. It’s a 10
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marybeth is so kind and easy to work with. She has thought of everything - you cannot go wrong with a stay here. The kitchen is unbelievable! it is a commercial fridge with filtered ice and water - a real plus, especially for a large group.Many bonuses if you have little ones! A full closet of games and books. The lake itself is perfect for them as it is shallow for a long was out from the clean, very long beach. Additionally, they have a Lilypad for the water. They love playing on those.This is a repeat stay, so feel free to look at my first review for more detail.Above and Beyond: Marybeth also worked with us to make this stay as good as possible for my husband who wreaked his knee the week before resulting in wearing an immobilizer. There is nothing like staying at a VRBO with such a caring host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice lake

Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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