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Charming Spacious Cottage, Steps from Lake Pepin & Downtown!

Welcome to our charming 2 bedroom cottage with a stunning view of Lake Pepin!

Front view of Lake Pepin Cottage, driveway to the left of house for parking

Back yard patio that over looks Lake Pepin

Park located behind the cottage with swimming beach and picnic tables.

View from the fire pit area in our back yard.

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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Lake City, MN

Reads Landing
‪3 min walk‬
Gold Star Mothers Park
‪7 min walk‬
Lake Pepin Golf Course
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Charming Spacious Cottage, Steps from Lake Pepin & Downtown!

Enjoy this exceptionally spacious cottage - just steps from Lake Pepin and downtown Lake City with a view of Lake Pepin from your backyard. The location is a short walk from the shops and restaurants of downtown Lake City and 'River Walk', a 3 mile walking path along Lake Pepin. Enjoy the backyard with a fire pit for bonfires and maybe roasting marshmellows!

Nearby summer activities include golfing (6 area golf courses), boating, fishing, water skiing, and sailing. Frontenac State Park and Hok-si-la City Park offer hiking opportunities and the National Eagle Center is just a short drive.

Winter activities include cross country skiing, snowmobiling, Winterfest celebration, and downhill skiing nearby at Coffee Mill, Wabasha or Welch Village, Red Wing. There are many shopping, dining, and antiquing experiences available in Lake City as well as in nearby towns.

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Property manager

Nancy Rigelman

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If entertaining more than 10 guests at any given time a fee of 50.00 per day will be added. Please ask before planning any event.

No tents or campers allowed. Thank you.

Person who has name on reservation must be present for reservation or guest may be asked to leave

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lake City

Located in Lake City, this cottage is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Frontenac State Park, while Pepin Depot Museum and Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lake City, MN

What's nearby

Lake Pepin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Reads Landing - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Gold Star Mothers Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Mayo Clinic Health System - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Lake Pepin Golf Course - 21 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

Red Wing Station - 21 min drive
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
‪Chickadee Cottage Cafe - ‬4 min walk
‪Villa Bellezza - ‬37 min drive
‪Fresh Wok of Lake City - ‬7 min walk
‪Big Bear Pizzeria & Deli - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Spacious Cottage, Steps from Lake Pepin & Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Spacious Cottage, Steps from Lake Pepin & Downtown! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Spacious Cottage, Steps from Lake Pepin & Downtown! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Spacious Cottage, Steps from Lake Pepin & Downtown! located?

Located in the heart of Lake City, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Pepin and Mississippi River. Lake City Marina and Ohuta Park are just steps away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

19 May, 2025

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

Great location

Great location and easy to interact, receive information.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

9 Jul, 2025

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

Just perfect

We thoroughly enjoyed the home, walking to the lake and amazing coffee shops. We also did a few day trips from there. Would absolutely recommend. It’s a small, quiet town perfect for the soul.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen A.

8 Jun, 2025

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

Loved this house! Cute and clean. Great location, we were there for Tour De Pepin and we were basically across the street from the start and finish. Will definitely look at availability to stay here for next years ride as well. Thanks for your hospitality.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

7 May, 2025

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

Cute quiet place!

It was a cute house and loved the location! Could walk everywhere for what we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

16 Jun, 2025

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

The house is always clean and has everything we need. Nancy always makes sure of that. Even though the weather wasn’t so great this time we enjoyed her cute enclosed porch to visit in. Also the shops close by.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

2 Apr, 2025

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

Lovely cottage, perfect location

Our weekend was rainy but it was a lovely stay and a perfect location! Steps from the lake and so pretty! The cottage was cozy and I love that there are two bathrooms. Would definitely stay here again, everything you need is within walking distance.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

27 Apr, 2025

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

Mankato Group

Wonderful! Great location, great price. Very quiet in the house as if we were the only ones there even though there was another couple.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

23 Feb, 2025

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

Cute Little Cottage

Great little cottage within walking distance to the coffee shop. Awesome view of Lake Pepin. Perfect size for our needs. Very firm beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

29 Dec, 2024

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

Fun cottage

Great location. Totally recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S.

24 Mar, 2025

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

Review

Excellent!!!! We will hopefully stay at this property again, Nancy and Brad were very nice and actually checked in on us.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

30 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect location

Convenient location for a great time with family!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ohmtron

21 Jan, 2025

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

Great Weekend Getaway!

Property is amazing and well taken care of! Hosts are very helpful and easy to contact. Everything you need is in the cottage and it's a beautiful view. There also nice antique stores in walking distance. We would definitely stay at this location again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

18 Feb, 2025

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

Valentine's weekend getaway

The property was just as listed. Cute and cozy right off Lake Pepin, with a great view of the lake. Walking distance from downtown shops and restaurants. Nancy was responsive and very kind. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray J.

22 Aug, 2023

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

Great place clean patio over looks the lake easy walk to town.

Great clean cottage would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

30 Aug, 2024

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

Weekend friend trip

Had a very relaxing and comfortable stay. Great view of the lake and eagle activity, easy walking to restaurants and shops.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

2 Sept, 2019

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

Great Stay

Perfect place for a Labor Day getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

4 Sept, 2019

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

Best place to stay!!

Wonderful cottage, clean and easy walk to everything!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

13 Nov, 2024

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

Comfortable, homey

Love the property. Great location, off street parking, sparkling clean, overall great!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

21 Jul, 2024

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

Great spot by Lake

House is in great location by the lake and close to great coffee shop!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary W.

17 Jul, 2024

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

Lake City

Fun getaway in a great location

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

28 Jan, 2025

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

Comfortable and restful

It was exactly what we expected. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen with what we needed to make meals. We could adjust the heat for our comfort. It was a great weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

23 Apr, 2024

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

Great Host & Property !!

We stayed here for a local fishing tournament, and couldn’t be happier with the property and host !! Highly recommend !

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Cute cottage

We enjoyed our stay. Very close to marina where we kept our boat and enjoyed Heidi’s Hugamug across the street. Cottage was clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

3 Oct, 2024

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

Cottage on Lake Pepin

This place was perfect with beautiful views of Lake Pepin. Town of Lake City is a hidden gem. Owner of propert had this place stocked like no other place we have ever stayed. Decorating was adorable.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn B.

27 Jun, 2024

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

Absolutely perfect!

We had a mother daughter trip and the place was absolutely perfect! Great location to Lake Pepin and beautiful view. Nancy was so accommodating n helpful. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024