Lake House Is Close To Minneapolis, But Far From Your Normal Routine.

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A two-story house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A modern kitchen with a wooden wall, a ceiling fan, a surfboard, and a fireplace.
A house with a deck, a pond, and a wooden dock.
A playground with wooden climbing structures and a swing set, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.
A wooden dining table with chairs, a vase with flowers, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Zimmerman, MN
  • Place, Lake Fremont
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Albertville Premium Outlets
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Cloud State University
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Lake View Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Lofted Bedroom (upstairs)

2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Zimmerman

Located in Zimmerman, this vacation home is near a water park and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Mississippi River and William H. Houlton Conservation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Pinewood Golf Course. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Zimmerman, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Fremont - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Albertville Premium Outlets - 24 min drive - 44.5 km
  • National Sports Center - 37 min drive - 63.7 km
  • St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center - 43 min drive - 76.3 km
  • St. Cloud State University - 43 min drive - 76.3 km

Getting around

  • Elk River Station - 17 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ridgewood Bay Resort - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Angeno's Pizza & Pasta Zimmerman - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪D's Smokehouse Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake House Is Close To Minneapolis, But Far From Your Normal Routine. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake House Is Close To Minneapolis, But Far From Your Normal Routine. ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake House Is Close To Minneapolis, But Far From Your Normal Routine. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake House Is Close To Minneapolis, But Far From Your Normal Routine. located?

This Zimmerman vacation home is on the beach, steps from Lake Fremont, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Diann Lake and Little Elk Lake. Mississippi River and Young Park are also within 12 mi (20 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. 126 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

We had a nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Clean and cozy

We enjoyed our stay. I would love to see this property in the summer months I'm sure the lake is beautiful. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a fun girls weekend!

Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach for kids

The cabin was cute, clean and comfortable. Loved the outdoor spaces! The beach was great for the kids to play and swim. Fire pit area was relaxing at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic getaway close to the cities

Very clean house with a great beach right off the back of the house. Our kids loved it! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean, nice updates, and great location!

We loved this place! It was perfect for the 4 of us. It was clean and had a well stocked kitchen. The deck was great to hang out on, the yard was plenty big for games, and the lake was very pretty.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful little cabin stay

We loved our stay, it was cozy and perfect for our needs as a family of 3. It was very clean, appreciated the “organic” approach. This place had really good vibes and made us comfortable immediately. My 3 year loved the sandy beach and Lilly pad. We spent many hours outside in the sand enjoying the lake. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Girls Weekend!

We had a great weekend here! Craig was very helpful and responsive. The house was very cute and perfect for 4 adults! Loved the beach and drinking coffee on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend!

Cute little cabin with a fantastic view! So great to be near to the water. Perfect deck to sit out and chat in the evening. The host was very responsive. We will plan to make it our annual destination for Girls Weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Stay On the Lake

Friends and I had a really enjoyable stay at this lakeside cabin. The aquatic boats and facilities worked out great for us and we enjoyed exploring the nearby island. We swam some but I'd say it's not the best swimming lake due to the good amount of vegetation. I would recommend this to anyone looking to relax by the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Staycation!

I can’t say enough about our time at Fremont Cottage. Our family spent every minute outside enjoying the amazing sandy beach, cruising around the lake on the paddle boards and swimming in the lake. The lake in front of the cottage was the perfect depth for our small kids to swim! The cabin was clean, cute and had everything we needed and more! Craig was wonderful to work with and will definitely be back to enjoy this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Fragrance Free Property

The house was beautiful & modern, & we loved the lake view. This property worked well for my fragrance allergies, as cleaning products were fragrance free. The host answered all my questions fully & efficiently. We would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful paradise close to the cities!

This property was beautifully put together and gave for a relaxing stay! The home is small but packs a lot into it! We opted to rent the paddle boards and Maui Mat- and had a wonderful time exploring the lake, the island, fishing off the dock, and just hanging by the beach. We saw lots of nature and enjoyed a fire lake side. Thanks so much for sharing your cabin with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend trip!

My brothers and I stayed here for a weekend getaway from the cities and it was the perfect place! The location is awesome - it's in a cute little neighborhood right on the lake. I did a run around the lake and it was a great route - with part of it on a dirt road that went right up along the shore. The cabin was clean, and a great size for 3 people (would be good for more people too). The cabin had all the amenities we needed and was close to a grocery store and restaurants. It was a great place to spend a weekend and I would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Sunsets and Serenity

My family of 6 had a wonderful stay at Fremont Cottage. With the beach just steps from the front door and a quiet neighborhood it was the perfect place for us. Bring an air bed for easy sleeping if you have 5-6 people, works like a charm! Sunsets and deck to work or relax was perfect and one of my favorite spots to perch. Plus all the seating inside made it easy for relaxing, eating, playing cards, etc.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property and location

This property met all my expectations! The location was perfect for both hosting family and friends from the Cities as well as visiting them then retreating to our own relaxing space. We took advantage of the paddle boards, pontoon boat, fire pit, shopping and golfing in Elk River, fishing from the dock, and proximity to Minneapolis to attend a Twins game. Enough space for our two teenagers and two dogs. Host was helpful and responsive. Beautiful lake view that I was sad to leave!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here, and we had a great stay once again! The property was clean, had a well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds- everything I remembered from our first visit. The hosts were welcoming & friendly, and they responded quickly when I had a question. I appreciate their dedication to keeping their property fragrance free- this is rare to find when it comes to vacation rental properties! (I usually travel with an air purifier, but I didn't need it here.) I worked from a laptop during our visit- the WI-FI connection was fast, and I fully enjoyed the lake view as a backdrop. I would definitely request to stay here again, we had a wonderful stay overall!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Minnesota Lake House

We absolutely loved our stay at Lake Fremont! Craig’s property was exactly as described and more. We were on the lake everyday with the boat and our kids used the paddle boards just as much. We even felt like locals as we participated in the annual July 4th Boat Parade! 😁 The town of Zimmerman had a well-equipped grocery store for all of our needs and we made quick trips to Princeton and St. Cloud to check our the surrounding area. I highly recommend Craig and his property on Lake Fremont…one of the best VRBO vacations we have had with our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage perfect for small families

We're second time guests. My 5yo loves the lofted bedroom. Both kids LOVED the beach. It's hard to find a rental that has a sandy beach play area. Craig is friendly, responsive, and accessible. My 5yo learned how to cast from the dock and was ELATED to catch her own little sunnies. So many core memories were made. :) The cottage has all of the amenities and comes fully stocked. We never felt like we were without.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway not too far from home

This property and house were great! We have 2 small kids and appreciated it not being too far away, but felt like we were far enough away from home. The weather wasn't great, but we were able to use the beach and bonfire pit which were hits with our kids! Very close a few parks, which our kids loved - easily walk-able. The home is just enough for our family of 4 and they had plenty of toys (inside and out) for our kids to play with. The only bedroom is rather small and the queen bed is up in the loft so not a ton of privacy, but it wasn't an issue for us as we had the kids sleep in the bedroom. Kitchen was well stocked. Craig was a great and responsive host. We definitely want to come back when we can actually get in the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

We wanted a lakeside Thanksgiving getaway and this was perfect! Cozy, warm and well appointed. Craig, the owner responded quickly and was very helpful with the questions we had. The kitchen had everything we needed. The beds are comfortable and there is a nice supply of linens. We enjoyed the nearby Grams Park trails and Sand Dune Park trails for walking with our pups. We had a campfire and enjoyed the stars and full moon on the lake as well as the beautiful sunrises. There were various birds on the lake, including an eagle. The wifi works well and the smart tv streams well. The fireplace didnt work during our stay and that was stated on the vrbo site that they are waiting for parts. Fair enough. Overall a lovely Thanksgiving on Lake Fremont! Thank you for opening your lake house to guests and allowing pets. We are very grateful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls weekend

Lovely property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort with a view

The rental comes with all the necessary ammentities. The whole property is comfortable and relaxing with one of the best views in the lake, even with 5 adults and 2 dogs. Craig offers additional rental options to make time on the lake more enjoyable. He was great to work with and even checked in when he saw us outside to make sure everything was as we expected..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3rd time

This was our third visit, and we once again thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin is very clean and well supplied. We enjoyed the privacy, and the lake is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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