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Lake Living in the heart of Twin Cities~Quiet, Relaxing Getaway~

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Cozy log cabin lake home ready for you to enjoy!
Main floor bath - jetted tub overlooking the lake.
Main floor bath - large bathroom with jetted tub and lots of storage.
Main floor - large bathroom with rain shower.
Main floor - large bathroom with shower and custom 3-way mirror.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Roseville, MN
  • Place, AMF Saxon Lanes
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall of America
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Loft Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Living in the heart of Twin Cities~Quiet, Relaxing Getaway~

With quick access to Hwy 694, 36 and both 35's this charming log cabin is located in a beautiful and convenient area of the Twin Cities. You'll enjoy the melodies of loons with your morning coffee and vibrant evening sunsets. Be careful of cars....they’re always slowing down on our road to see the local deer families....my goodness those fawns are cute! There is many beautiful local parks to explore or great shopping at Rosedale Mall just minutes away. Under 10 miles to either UofM campuses, along with many other University's: Bethel, Northwestern-St. Paul, Concordia, and Hamline. Minutes to either downtowns to get the Xcel Center, US Bank Stadium, Winter Carnival and Minnesota State Fair Grounds.

The space
Walking in, you'll enjoy the distinct log aroma that warms your soul and transports you to a tranquil corner of the world. Nicknamed "Owasso Marina" we have always had several docks and water toys (kayak, floaties, paddle bikes and paddle boat) which we will provide the same for our valued guests. Additionally, guests can try fishing, waterskiing, boating, or swimming during the warmer months and ice fishing, skiing, snow shoeing, ice skating and snowmobiling during the frozen months.

Pets
1-2 well behaved, 100% housebroken dog guests allowed. Must be discussed and approved by owners before final booking. When human guests are away, the dog guest must be crated. There will be an additional fee for dog guests.

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire 1st floor and master bedroom loft that overlooks the living room and dining room. They can enjoy the lake views from the deck off the living room and the lower patio and deck space at the lake level. A separate dock is available for any guests that wish to bring a watercraft. There are several other water toys and life jackets available, if needed. Door to basement is locked for homeowners use. If we visit the basement, it will be through the lake side basement door and will only be for short periods of time for business operations.

Other things to note
Our home is located on a paver stone private drive that parallels a railroad track. There are 8 intimate homes on the drive and it’s just over a car width wide, so please do not park in the roadway in order to allow the neighbors ample room to come and go. The roadway is a driveway for our homes and often times the neighbors, their kids and/or pets are socializing, playing or working in the yards, driveways or the roadway…so please drive slowly and don’t hesitate to wave, stop to say “Hi!” and introduce yourself!

Possible noise
Private drive parallels railroad track which may run during daylight hours. An 8-10 car train runs 5mph and sounds horn at the top of the hill for car traffic. It’s part of our “up north” atmosphere in the middle of the Twin Cities!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
1 Dog only. Needs pre-approval of hosts.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in cabin or on property.
Drive slowly and cautiously on private drive.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Living in the heart of Twin Cities~Quiet, Relaxing Getaway~ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Living in the heart of Twin Cities~Quiet, Relaxing Getaway~?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Living in the heart of Twin Cities~Quiet, Relaxing Getaway~ on 29 Mar 2026 start from £206, 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 at Lake Living in the heart of Twin Cities~Quiet, Relaxing Getaway~?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Living in the heart of Twin Cities~Quiet, Relaxing Getaway~?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Living in the heart of Twin Cities~Quiet, Relaxing Getaway~?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Living in the heart of Twin Cities~Quiet, Relaxing Getaway~ located?

Nestled on the beach, this Roseville cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Rosedale Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Mississippi River and Phalen Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lynne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cabin right on the lake, it is clean, pretty, quiet, and comfortable. Comfy beds and a well-equipped kitchen made it even better. Host Erika went out of her way to accommodate us and make sure everything was just right. We felt wonderfully looked after and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Wonderfully relaxing with a beautiful view

Very nice location with a wonderful view. Cabin was immaculately cleaned, and owner left plenty of snacks and all the condiments needed for cooking. All the necessary living essentials were also provided! Owner also was very attentive and answered my questions within a few minutes!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thank you Melissa! It was a pleasure having you and family at the lake house for your family visit. Hoping you’ll consider staying with us for your next adventure in the Twin Cities.
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10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Perfect cabin getaway

The cabin is very well appointed and the manager Erika was very accommodating. Everything we needed to enjoy the water, campfires and some relaxing quiet time. Erika has all the little touches! We loved our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2020
Heather and family were great guests. There was great communication and would recommend them to any host. Thank you Heather for your kind review! It was so great to have you at the lake house enjoying the lake time with your family. We’d love to have you back for another lake adventure. Thanks again!
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10/10 Excellent

Lynette R.

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

Close Winter Get-Away

Had a really nice time staying at Erika's cabin. Close to the cities, with rural cabin feeling. Home was very clean, and accommodating. The cabin living area was open and inviting, with its high vaulted ceiling, and yet comfy cozy enough to settle down with a good book. Would be a great summer vacation as the home is only a few steps away from the lake. Thanks Erika for our relaxing retreat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Lynette, thank you so much for you kind review. We truly love our log home and neighborhood! I hope you can come back to enjoy the lake in the warmer months...it’s so neat to watch all the wildlife!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Perfect, peaceful lake house rental

This was one of our best ever rental experiences! We were looking for a peaceful place on the water to stay while our son recuperated from surgery. We found it! The lake house was just as described and seen in pictures and was so clean! It has the perfect view of the water and comes with lots of toys to enjoy on the water. Erika could not have been kinder or more accommodating to meet our needs while we helped our son recover. We are so thankful we found this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2020
Thank you for your kind words and praise! It was my pleasure to have you stay with us for yours sons recovery. It was great to meet you and your family and we are so hoping the rest of your sons recovery goes well and he makes a full recovery. We’d be so happy to host you again if you’re ever back in town and highly recommend you to any host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

YOU BETCHA WE WILL COME BACK!

My husband and I had a perfect weekend getaway for his 30th birthday.Ericka was an absolute delight to work with. Absolutely stunning cabin fully equipped with anything you could need. Pet friendly as our golden retriever Rosie was able to join! Close to Minnehaha Falls or Mall of America for day activities, followed by breathtaking view of the lake and the jet tub was just as gorgeous as it looked in the pictures. Very easy and readily to communicate with and not overbearing hosts at all. If your looking for a winter or any season really, getaway that's not too far from home this place was perfect! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you Nicole for the glowing review! I'm so glad you were able to bring Rosie with, she is such a doll. I sure hope Michael had an enjoyable time for his birthday too! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay exploring the Twin Cities this weekend and at our lake home...it was a pleasure to host you :) Nicole had fabulous communication before and throughout their stay. They observed all the house rules and left the house in excellent condition. I would recommend them as fantastic guests and we would absolutely love to have them back anytime! (Don't forget to bring Rosie!)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loretta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hands down, our favorite experience renting via VRBO! The cabin is a cute little place on the south bank of Lake Owasso. You can’t get any closer to the lake than this place! It’s so quiet and peaceful! We enjoyed watching all the birds on the lake including a couple bald eagles fishing! The only noise is really the occasional train going by. The parking is limited due to the private road but easily accommodated four vehicles. The cabin kitchen is nicely equipped with everything you need from baking cookies to making a crock pot meal. After 16 years, we moved out of Minnesota 5 years ago and frequently return for short visits with family. We definitely miss the MN vibe and all the fun things to do and the diverse food scene. We stayed at the cabin for a week during Thanksgiving and served dinner to our family of 9 easily. The double oven is such a lifesaver. The convenience of a washer/dryer allowed us to pack light. The loft king bed is very comfortable and the pillows are great! I can’t say enough about how accommodating and thoughtful the hostess is! She went the extra mile of helping to ensure we had enough chairs and kitchen equipment for our Thanksgiving dinner. She was very responsive to anything we needed and had great communication. We definitely felt at home during our stay and look forward to booking again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for this incredibly kind and thoughtful review—it truly made my day! I’m so happy the cabin could be a cozy home base for your Thanksgiving week and that it worked well for hosting your family. Hearing that you enjoyed the peaceful lake setting, the birdlife (especially the bald eagles!), and those little comforts like the double oven, washer/dryer, and loft bed means a lot. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and I’m glad I could help make your holiday gathering comfortable and memorable. Knowing the cabin gave you a bit of that Minnesota “home” feeling is the highest compliment. You’re always welcome back, and I’d love to host you again on your next visit. Wishing you all the best until then!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

When we first walked in, we were impressed by the log cabin feel, cleanliness, and fresh scent that remained through the duration of our visit. There's a great view of the lake, and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Erika was a great host and went above and beyond to make our stay special.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANA M.

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

5 Star Getaway!

Felt like we were up north but with all the amenities of city living. Erika was a perfect hostess. There were so many personal touches. The master bed was extremely comfortable. It was great to be able to have our dog with us during our stay. She enjoyed it just as much as we did. We would highly recommend this getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2021
Dana, Rich and of course Annie...thank you for the glowing review! I had such a lovely time talking with you when you arrived and so wished we could have continued a longer chat during your stay. Thank you for loving our house as much as we do! Would have you back anytime...Hope to see you again this fall/winter!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Local Cabin get away

We are from the Twin Cities and wanted to go to a cabin for spring break. Little did we know we could go to the cabin and only drive 15 minutes from our house. We had so much ease in being close to home with packing. If we forgot something we had a quick trip home. We really felt like we were away from the routine of life. The cabin was well stocked, perfect for our family of 5 ( 2 adults, 1 teenage and 2 dogs). Our pooches had great walks and a fenced in front yard. Erika had fresh banana bread waiting for us and was a wonderful hostess with spices to use, snacks including crackers and cheese and dog biscuits too! We would definitely happily return. There are train tracks near the house but we only noticed them a couple of times and it certainly would not be a reason not to book this little gem of a local cabin on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Excellent place to stay

This house is very comfortable, extremely clean, and well equipped. The owner is quick to respond and very accommodating. The property and views are gorgeous. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2021
Erica and family were great guests...great communication, tidy and respectful of the house. Would recommend them to any future host and very happy to have them back again. Thanks Erica, so glad you were able to stay with us and glad you enjoyed your weekend getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelica K.

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

Excellent Get Away!

This was a great cabin with excellent hospitality. I appreciate the quick preparations with short notice. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2021
Angelica was a great guest and very happy to accommodate the last minute booking for her short getaway. Thank you for staying with us Angelica...you left the house tidy and barely signs that anyone was there :) Would be happy to have back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davy S.

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

Perfect

We were a little nervous about traveling during a pandemic, but this cabin immediately felt like a safe and cozy retreat. Erika's communication went above and beyond, as did everything else about the place. We were amazed at how clean everything was, all the special touches (extra towels, blankets, toiletries, and even groceries!), and the beautiful view. We spent a lot of time at the fire pit with family and would love to return in the summer to enjoy the lake. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Katie X.

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

Amazing staycation

We needed a local place to stay while we put our house up for sale. The location and amenities were amazing! We spent most our time on the deck, enjoying the lake. Erika is an amazing host. She communicated often, asking if we needed anything. All of the little things, like snacks for the kids and a crate for our dog made us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

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

Amazing rental

Everything about this place was outstanding. We’ve stayed at VRBO’s all over the US, and this was among the best. Erika thought of everything - the house was as good and better than advertised. Such a well appointed house, in an incredibly beautiful setting. We didn’t even feel slighted due to the weather being a bit cold for our stay. The house was so cozy and great to hang out in. Location is excellent. You are 5-15 minutes from any restaurant or shopping place you could think of. Great breakfast at the Scandinavian Bakery 2 minutes away. I would give this a 5 star rating without hesitation. Thank you so much Erika - we will certainly be back. Andy & Kari Hyatt
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2020
Thank you so much for the glowing review! I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay at our log home on Lake Owasso. The house was impeccable when we came in to clean...thank you! You were fabulous guests, easy to communicate with and super neat and tidy. We would highly recommend you to any future host and would be very happy to host you again. Thanks! ~Erika and Dave Rustad
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10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Great way to visit family

We are a family of 4 from MICHIGAN with lots of family in the twin cities. This was a perfect place for us to stay that they could visit us during the day and we could have a restful place to relax each night. Great spot on the lake with great amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2020
Thank you Amy and family....so glad you were able to enjoy the lake with family. I hope you’re able to visit again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shantel J.

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

This Property Sets The Bar For A Perfect VRBO Experience

As a frequent traveler and VRBO guest, I can confidently say that this property by far sets the bar for a perfect VRBO experience. I rely on reviews and this VRBO’s past reviews led me to book this property. If you are considering this VRBO, I am encouraging you to book it; you will not be disappointed!! This was the cleanest space I’ve ever been in; not to mention the beauty of cabin and lake. Everything was laid out with intention and common sense. Check in and lock box access was simple. Erika was an amazing and caring host. We even arrived to a beautiful spread of snacks to kick-off our stay! Thank You Erika! Kudos to you guys, you are doing this right!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Beautiful lake home with a host who has thought of everything!

Beautiful log cabin on the lake with everything to make your stay comfortable. We will definitely be coming back. The host Erika went out of her way to make our stay perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Y.

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

Excellent Place!

Well first off Erika was great to work with!! She was very helpful and accommodating!! The place itself was very nice, and clean!! It was also nice to have a washer n dryer right there... Oh n the fridge had some food in it which was also very nice!! Definitely would rent the place again!! Thanks again Erika for the great place, and service!!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you Aaron! I'm so happy you had a great stay with us and hope you can come stay with us again.

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