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Luxury family escape- expansive beach, hot tub, and more

Luxury family escape- expansive beach, hot tub, and more

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Swim raft and beach area
Property grounds
Under the pergola with a view
Under the pergola
Truly amazing sunsets

Overview of Luxury family escape- expansive beach, hot tub, and more

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

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Maple Lake, MN
  • Popular LocationLake Maria State Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhispering Pines Golf Course16 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Cloud State University34 min drive
  • AirportSt. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bunk house

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury family escape- expansive beach, hot tub, and more

Welcome to the Indian Lake Chalet!

Fall colors in Autumn, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and skiing in the winter, spring bloom and fishing in the spring, and of course all the joys of summer! Relaxation is always available here and in any season.

This is a newly renovated and landscaped luxury family retreat on 1.5 acres, that has the feel of a cabin in the woods with all the amenities of a much larger lake home. 1 Gig fiber optic internet access available throughout the property (even on the dock).

Imagine yourself enjoying the lake from the many different perches featured on this property. The cabin faces west. providing spectacular sunsets in any season.

This is a perfect getaway for three couples, two small families, or one larger family. Please no parties.

The main cabin provides tranquility in a tree house like setting. Lake views abound through the many windows. The highlight of the cabin is the four-season upper deck, accessible through bifold doors, that when fully open doubles the size of the living room and brings the lake into the cabin. The upper deck is equipped with push button retractable screens and vinyl panels. You have the choice of having the space open air, fully screened, fully enclosed with clear vinyl, or anywhere in between to block the wind or sun. Coupled with a ceiling fan and fireplace this space is usable in all weather conditions and temperatures. A ten-person dining table with 180 degree lake views and a comfy couch make this space a favorite hangout spot. A beautiful fieldstone fireplace is the anchor to this room.

A fully equipped open concept kitchen makes meal preparation a joy and not a task. The lake is fully viewable from the kitchen. A grill deck is located off the kitchen for BBQ time.

Enjoy two cabin style main floor bedrooms, one king and one queen that have a well-appointed cabin style shared full bath with heated floors.

The lower level is a favorite hangout for the kids. This level boasts an enormous couch, with a 75” inch tv, dart board, and bumper pool/poker table/ dining table combo. A ping pong table top is also provided. The tv is attached to a PS4 and many streaming platforms. All areas have an amazing view of the lake.

For the musicians in the group, please feel free to perform on the professional keyboard or take the provided guitar to the enormous lakeside fire pit for a sing along.

Also, on this level a king bedroom and luxury bath, featuring a double headed shower, double vanity and heated floors complete the space.

Another fieldstone fireplace ties the lower level together adding to the cabin in the woods feel.

The lower-level leads to another large deck overlooking the lake, accentuated by an infinity edge hot tub, and outdoor dining area.

This is where it truly gets fun in any season. The outdoor space has many levels of solitude, relaxation, and fun.

Off the lower deck find an enormous, shaded patio with outdoor dining for eight, a large outdoor sectional couch, that is accompanied by a small elevated fire pit.

Down a few steps a beautiful pergola awaits, providing shade for two well cushioned chaise lounge chairs. Attached to the pergola, a hammock is ready for an afternoon nap.

Down a few steps is the lakeside fire pit. Seating for 12, firewood and s’mores kit are provided. There are large sitting rocks everywhere to enjoy the lake, fire, or nature. A peaceful yoga/meditation/sunning pad is also on this level.

Down a few steps and you are standing on 115 feet of newly refreshed sand beach. The beach is large enough that at any point during the day, sun or shade can be found. Swimming, fishing, and boating await. On the water is a large swim raft that can easily be positioned anywhere in the swim area that you would like, dependent on your families’ swimming abilities. The swim raft is a great slip and slide!

A fully stocked boat house provides water toys, beach toys, life jackets, beach volleyball, Spikeball, Cornhole (bags), fishing poles, and snorkeling gear and inflatables for guests to enjoy. There are two chaise lounges on the beach as well as Adirondack chairs, providing ample lounging. Two single person kayaks, two standup paddle boards, and a two-person peddle boat are also available for guests to enjoy the lake.

The lake is fully recreational with 200 acres of clean, hazard free water. Bring your boat or jet skis to enjoy. Boat and jetski rental is available about two miles away. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass, perch, crappie, and northern Pike. Walleye are caught here but not stocked. Indian Lake is a very peaceful lake. Most weekdays you are likely to be the only one on it, other than a few fishermen. It gets a little busier on the weekends but is never crazy. Quiet bays and calm waters are the norm. We have found that the best fishing is right off the dock or beach.

The swim area is raked for weeds regularly. The first 10 feet is firm bottom (depending on water level), then transitions to soft bottom and then back to firm bottom near the raft. We have left a weed patch on the Northern most side of the beach to encourage good fishing throughout the year. Please use caution for snail shells and rocks. The depth at the end of the dock is about chest high for an adult.

Guests will have access to the lower garage which boasts two covered garage spaces, an attached 6 bed bunk house and fitness center, equipped with a weight machine.

Walleye fishing enthusiasts can find large lakes all around the area, with Sugar Lake less than a mile away.

Door dash is not an option here but there are many restaurants within 10 minutes. The closest being “up the creek bar and grill” a short four-minute drive away.

In the winter months, ice fishing is fantastic on the lake as the many fish houses indicate. Snowmobile trails, snowshoeing, and sledding can be done right from the property. Powder Ridge ski resort is a short 20 min drive and provides excellent downhill skiing and snow tubing.

Maximum eight adults and two children for a total of ten guests, as per township ordinance.

This cabin has it all. It is your choice to either relax, play or do both.

IMPORTANT:
-No Smoking inside or outside
-Parties are not allowed
-No Bachelor/Bachelorette parties
-No more than 10 people allowed on the property
-Quiet Hours are from 10pm-9am
-Please respect our neighbors by adhering to the property lines and being aware of your sound footprint

Property manager

Jon and MaryBeth Berkland

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
-Maximum adults 8 with 2 children for a total of 10 people -No smoking inside or outside
-Quiet time from 1000pm-900am -Please respect the property lines (tree line to tree line).
-No Parties -No Bachelor/Bachelorette parties

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Maple Lake

This vacation home is located in Maple Lake. Veit Automotive Foundation Museum and Cokato Museum & Gust Akerlund Studio are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Albertville Premium Outlets and Crossroads Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Clear Waters Outfitting, or check out an event or a game at National Hockey Center.
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Maple Lake, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Maria State Park - 10 min drive
  • Whispering Pines Golf Course - 16 min drive
  • Warner Lake Park - 22 min drive
  • Monticello Country Club - 25 min drive
  • St. Cloud State University - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Big Lake Station - 29 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 17 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 17 min drive
  • Spilled Grain Brewhouse - 16 min drive
  • Irish Blessings Coffeehouse - 13 min drive
  • Up The Creek - 9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property with Exceptional Outdoor Space
Everything about this space makes it apparent how much the owners care about this property. The outdoor space is nothing short of spectacular, and the landscaping is immaculate. The beach in particular is a real gem. We stayed for an annual guys trip, and the beach was big enough for lots of yard games. The interior was also extremely well equipped. We truly can’t think of a single flaw or shortcoming with this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family!
Celebrating 50th anniversary with large 3 generations group! Property in and out was spotless and beautiful. Not even a cobweb! Swim area with many toys,and outdoor games provided. Fun sunfishing off the dock and they even had bait! Four outdoor levels to enjoy with two fire pits and wood furnished along with a large smore kit. Kitchen well stocked and plenty of seating. Jon contacted us on arrival and the evening before checkout. Highly recommend for any type of getaway! Mike and Pam (Urbandale , Iowa)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer vacation
We had an amazing week at this beautiful property. The owners were responsive, informative, and caring making sure everything we needed was available. We all enjoyed the beach (perfect for “kids” of all ages) & the swim raft with most of us using the paddle boards, pedal boat, kayaks, and fishing poles (the bait was even provided). The jewel of the property was the screened 4 season porch on the main level, great for early morning relaxing and game playing at night (many games were provided). The sunsets were spectacular! We had high expectations and they were all exceeded!! Thank you for a perfect family getaway! We hope to return soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, helpful host
Host welcomed us in a friendly and informative manner. The house was very clean and comfortable with a great view and everything we needed for a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha R., Seattle, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway close to he city but a cabin on the water!
Great hosts and property. We had adults and children of varied ages and everyone loved the setting. There truly was something for everyone! Beautiful quiet lake with lots of things to do (Paddle board, kayak, hammock, fire pit, hot tub, games and an amazing four seasons porch! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jon and MaryBeth Berkland

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What makes this property unique

Our property and lake home is an absolute retreat from it all. It is incredibly quiet and peaceful. We have the best beach for all ages. Sand toys provided. The screened upper level is a favorite of many guests. This is usable in all seasons and is heated.
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