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Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816

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Back view from the dock.
Exterior view of the back.
back view from the dock
dock and boat lift
living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement TV Area

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816

Our 4-bedroom A-frame offers an exceptional view of Lake Darling. You will feel like you are on the water as you gaze out the lakeside windows. This home is as close to the water as you can get. There are beds to sleep up to 8 plus a queen sleeper sofa and two single sleeper sofas for a sleeping capacity of 12. Three tiers of decks provide a wonderful, relaxing hangout. The property includes 900 feet of lakeshore that goes all the way to the channel connecting Lake Darling to Lake Cowdry. The property also includes a double garage and a fish cleaning room attached to the garage.

Lake Darling is the third largest of the eleven lakes that make up Alexandria's Chain of Lakes. On the Chain, you can spend the whole day on the water.

Lake Carlos State Park is just minutes away. This beautiful park offers fishing, volleyball, swimming, and miles of hiking trails.

Bring your bicycle because access to the Central Lakes Trail is less than one mile away. This trail stretches 55 miles from Fergus Falls to Osakis and then connects with the Lake Wobegon Trail. These trails are built on an old railroad bed, so the grade is easy for walking, pedaling a bicycle, or rollerblading.

Our base fee covers 6 people. There is an additional charge for more than 6. The maximum occupancy is 12.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this cabin is near a water park and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Grande Wildlife Management Area and Garfield Wildlife Management Area, while Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights. Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Casey’s Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Latoka - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Big Ole Viking Statue - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Runestone Museum - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scooter's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816?

As of Mar 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816 on May 1, 2026 start from $343, 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 Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816 located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Splash Indoor Waterpark, Runestone Museum, and Big Ole Viking Statue. Lake Brophy County Park and Lake Latoka are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious (more so than pictures suggest) with good facilities and kid friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cindi d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our golf outings. Didnt use beach area but was super location with slider to sand beach. Cool place. Lot of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was perfect for a girls weekend. There was plenty of room for all of us and loved how close it is to the winery for grape stomp. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Great place!!!

We love staying here!! This makes our third time and will not be our last!! This place has everything you need! And the owners are wonderful!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hadevoe12

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, plenty of space to sit and chat. Rooms nice. There were 10 of us and we didn’t feel cramped. The lake biew is amazing! Love all the outdoor spaces to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

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

Great place

The house was perfect for us three couples! Very clean and comfortable and beautiful views and deck. The guys fished and caught fish and we all enjoyed the week we were there!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lakeside house well equiped
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Very close to a busy road so wouldn’t recommend for a family without close supervision. Deck and back yard is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William A S.

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

Cozy A-Frame

Plenty of room for 8 - 5 adults and 3 kids. Fishing is good and you are close to town where
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Decks are close to the water and a nice place to relax after a day on the water. Owners are attentive to any issues. Docks work great for a pontoon and fishing boat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

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

State bowling

It was the most beautiful weekend. The house was perfect. It was very relaxing sitting by the lake.I would go back again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Great unique place

Great place right on the water. Close to Carlos winery and brewery, golf and pickle ball courts. Rented a pontoon nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

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

Great

Nice place, good location to all Alexandria has to offer !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Cute waterfront cabin!

This property was perfect for our girls weekend. The property was well stocked and provided room for everyone to enjoy themselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

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

Coffee Group getaway

A nice clean home, just the right size, on the shore of beautiful Lake Darling.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodations were right for a family of 11. Nice dock for fishing and place to anchor the pontoon. Lake was good for tubing and jet skiing - not very busy. Hosts replaced a fridge promptly that wasn’t working correctly.
Fishing/ boat dock.
Pontoon on the lake.
Sunset
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Perfect Vacation

The house is roomy and has everything you need. The owners are wonderful. This is our third time staying here and will be back next year! The location is great and close to everything. Great family vacation spot!! Love it here!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

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

Lake Darling

Our third stay at this property with our family. Everyone loves it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David H.

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

Fish&Shop

Great location, plenty of space, beds and bathrooms. Love being right on lake!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

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

Memorial Day Weekend 2025

This was our second year of staying at this property with family (11 of us) for Memorial Day Weekend. The weather was great, the fish were biting and it was very fun and relaxing. We rented a pontoon again and enjoyed time on the lake. The property owners are very responsive to any requests or needs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luann B.

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

Alexandria visit

Very nice place right on the lake. Almost felt like you were right on the water. Plenty of space & beds for the 6 of us plus more. Little cool when we were there but had nice deck & dock. Great communication & flexible with our check in & out. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Grapestomp!

Wonderful stay- we loved the covered deck for relaxing in the morning and evenings. Plus the opportunity for us to all have our own bedroom and bathroom space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Designed for lake enjoyment

Plenty of room for all of us. We really enjoyed the multiple decks and proximity to the lake. Alexandria itself has many places for family activities and places to explore. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Sister Getaway

This property has a nice view and lots of seating outside to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

Spacious home on the lake

Myself and a few friends stayed here. There was so much room for us to spread out and everything we needed was available. Would be a great place and ample room if our kids were to come with as well. The owners were very responsive to questions. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Connie Hammje

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Alexandria is our hometown, but it is a fabulous vacation destination. We live on a farm close to town. We purchased this A-frame on Lake Darling for a dual purpose: a close get-away for us and a vacation rental.

Why they chose this property

Location was important to us. Being on the Chain of Lakes allows access to 11 different lakes. It is also close to town giving convenience for shopping and entertainment.

What makes this property unique

When you are in our A-frame, you feel like you are on a house boat. As you look out the windows on the lake side, it is like you are ON the water, not next to the water.

Languages:

English

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