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The Yellow Lakeside Cottage - Albert Lea, MN

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A two-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a garage.
A yellow house with a brown roof, surrounded by trees and a body of water.
A single-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a garage.
A residential street with houses, snow on the ground, and leafless trees.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a snow-covered yard.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fountain Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Albert Lea, MN
  • Place, Fountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Freeborn County Historical Society
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Lea Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 King Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Albert Lea

Located in Albert Lea, this holiday home is on a lake. Freeborn County Historical Society and Mower County Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fountain Lake and Shirley Theel Memorial Park. Marion Ross Performing Arts Center and Austin ArtWorks Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling, sledging and ice skating.
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Albert Lea, MN

What's nearby

  • Fountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Freeborn County Historical Society - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Green Lea Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Brookside Dog Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Marion Ross Performing Arts Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Harold's Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Fox Pub & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Albert Lea American Legion - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bleachers Sports Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Yellow Lakeside Cottage - Albert Lea, MN pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at The Yellow Lakeside Cottage - Albert Lea, MN?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Yellow Lakeside Cottage - Albert Lea, MN?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Yellow Lakeside Cottage - Albert Lea, MN?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Yellow Lakeside Cottage - Albert Lea, MN located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Fountain Lake, Freeborn County Historical Society and Green Lea Golf Course. Brookside Dog Park and Marion Ross Performing Arts Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a wonderful stay! Great stay for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortableHad everything we neededVery accommodating....Lovely property....
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Na
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs some simple maintenance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed here for a mid-week getaway for our anniversary. What a great value! Upstairs king bed was comfortable and kitchen was well appointed for cooking. There's a really nice walking trail around the lake just outside the front door that we took advantage of and were really impressed with the quality of the restaurants in town. Would stay here again our next time in Albert Lea (and would bring the kids!)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property! Cute and comfortable house. Location is perfect. Quiet neighborhood with gorgeous lake view and just minutes from anything you might want to do in the area. City beach and a biking trail each way down the block. Easy check in and check out. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Was not a fan of having to pay a hefty price for insurance on top of the listed price. Very misleading. Dining table was almost too shaky to eat at let alone play games at. Nice location across from h to be lake but most of the window blinds are busted so could not appreciate the view. Nice walking/running path access! Minimal supplies in kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property for weekend getaway. There is a great view of the lake from the patio. The public beach is just down the road from the house. Albert Lea has several local diners, ice cream shop, farmers market and various shops to visit. Diamond Jo Casino is just down the freeway if you like. The lake house has what you might need - comfortable beds, 2 bathrooms, kitchen includes toaster, coffee maker, dishes and utensils. As someone else mentioned, not sure why they require 1500 deposit or the insurance for cleaning or damages. Otherwise, this was exactly what we were looking for
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very nice. Comfortable. The lake view was great but The outside sitting area/yard/fur iture could use some upkeep. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 28 nights in May 2026
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