Private Lakefront Cabin - Sandy Swimming - Amazing Sunset

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A spacious living area with a fireplace, a dining area, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A lakeside view at dusk with a fire pit, dock, and boats.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a dining area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A clear view of a wooden dock leading into a calm body of water, surrounded by a well-maintained grassy area with trees and a small shed.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, two windows, a ceiling fan, and a small table with a lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Darwin, MN
  • Place, Washington Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Lake
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Willmar Conference Center
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Darwin

Located in Darwin, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. Litchfield Golf Club and Meadow Links Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Depot Museum and Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding.
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Map
Darwin, MN

What's nearby

  • Washington Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Powder Ridge - 32 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Green Lake - 44 min drive - 63.3 km
  • Willmar Conference Center - 45 min drive - 66.1 km
  • Lake Maria State Park - 49 min drive - 81.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Swan's Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty's Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Eagles - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lakefront Cabin - Sandy Swimming - Amazing Sunset pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Lakefront Cabin - Sandy Swimming - Amazing Sunset?

As of Nov 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Lakefront Cabin - Sandy Swimming - Amazing Sunset on Nov 1, 2027 start from $380, 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 Private Lakefront Cabin - Sandy Swimming - Amazing Sunset?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lakefront Cabin - Sandy Swimming - Amazing Sunset?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Lakefront Cabin - Sandy Swimming - Amazing Sunset located?

Nestled on the beach, this Darwin cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Washington Lake, Minnesota Twine Ball, and Darwin City and Township Hall. Jewitt Lake and Sioux Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

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 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, excellent host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great location! Beautiful cabin and the lake water was so clear. The host Joe is great. We enjoyed that he stopped by and had a few drinks with our family. We did encounter a couple of issues but Joe quickly addressed them. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe was a great host. The place was perfect for my family’s stay. We loved playing board games in the sun room, enjoys a bonfire and swimming in the lake. We also rented the pantoon. The kitchen was nicely stocked with kitchenware. The place had everything we needed for a quick weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe was an excellent host! The cabin was welcoming, clean, and had sufficient space for two families to stay together. The dock area was nice for swimming - shallow near the shore for a 4 year old. Kids loved the lily pad! The bonus space off the deck was nice for evening chats for the adults or a nice space for kids to play. Loft was a hit! We’d highly recommend staying here! Close to Hutchinson or Darwin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin!

Perfect place to spend the weekend relaxing, great cabin, beautiful lake, and lots of fun games and toys for the kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2022
Thanks Rebecca! We are glad the toys in the loft are getting out to good use and that you still enjoyed the rainy weekend :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Away

Great place for a weekend away with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2022
Thanks for being an outstanding guest, Rachel. We hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely property! Exceeded our expectations. The screen porch, with beverage frig, was our adult space!! The kids loved the loft, even put on a puppet show for us. A nice sturdy dock and thank goodness for the warm weather to enjoy the great water toys. We did a lot of fishing. Bon fire right on the lake shore with a beautiful sunset!! AahhhhhJoe, you were incredibly accommodating. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

The property had a cozy feel, was easy to find and close enough to a place to get groceries. The lake was beautiful and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2022
Thanks, Jill! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a beautiful quiet spot access to Lake Stella to go in the water was shallow enough we could go in and wait around and have fun very nice property the bedrooms each one of them was so separated that they were not next to each other so sleeping was the best very nice place we will go again when the grandkids are bigger and we’ll spend a week there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake house

We all enjoyed this lake house - plenty of room inside, extra outdoor patio. Plenty of sun and shade
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2022
Thanks, David. Come again and thanks for being a great guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Classic summer lake experience

Very nice lake house and property on a secluded shady private drive. Absolutely gorgeous view of spectacular sunsets over the water. Handy private dock and wooded lot were also big pluses. If you’re looking for that classic lake vacation, this is a great choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2022
Raleigh- thanks for spending some time at our little slice of heaven. Thanks for being a great guest and take good care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stella’s Nest

We stayed here for a week. The home was clean and tidy. Has a great deck to sit and enjoy the sunsets. We enjoyed sitting in the screened in porch. Joe is a great host. He was responsive to our questions prior to arriving and once we arrived. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2022
Thank you both for being such great guests, in return. We look forward to seeing you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cabin, all the amenities!

The cabin was well-kept and comfortable. Impressively well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds and the teenage cousins loved sleeping upstairs in the loft. We had an extended family gathering, long overdue with the pandemic. Location is an ideal distance from the cities and allowed for day trips for family that couldn't stay the night. The board games were a blast each evening and tons of interesting books to browse on rainy days. We didn't even turn on the TV! The WiFi was strong. The lawn proved great for lawn games and the water entry was very shallow and sandy. The cabin faces west and we enjoyed beautiful sunsets each night. Loon calls were lovely. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2022
Eric- you guys are welcome any time, thanks for being great guests and we're glad it was a hit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best Experience!

My friend wanted a low-key cabin getaway for her bachelorette party, and Stella's Nest was perfect! 8 people were able to comfortably stay in the main house, and the gazebo was a great spot to keep the coolers, pool floats, and extra drinks. Check-in couldn't have been easier, and Joe was very responsive with all questions. He even left a bottle of wine from the nearby winery, which was a very sweet gesture! The only thing that wasn't ideal was I didn't know he had a boat available for our use until a week before our stay, so we cancelled our rental for another boat because we thought it would be easier to rent Joe's (and it was - I have no pontooning experience, and he called me and walked me through how to use his BEAUTIFUL pontoon!) That said, I could have missed it in the listing, or it might not always be available. Overall, everyone was very impressed with how clean, comfortable, and spacious the cabin was, and we'll definitely keep this cabin in mind for future trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2022
Emily- thanks for the awesome review. We're glad that you guys loved your stay. Look us up anytime you need another retreat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wanted a spot to gather family for a wedding. The large yard and deck were great, and the nearness to a winery-- how fun! Wish we hadn't been so busy with wedding things as there is so much fun to be had at this spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2026
And great guests to fill the space!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Cabin A-Plus Rating

It was a nice place and owners were very nice to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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