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East Lake Carlos Cottage

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Dock
Lower level bath
Deck (Gas grill)
Driveway view
Lower level bedroom (2 full-size beds)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Carlos, MN
  • Place, Theatre L'Homme Dieu
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Carlos State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Basement Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Basement living room.

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mainfloor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

East Lake Carlos Cottage

Beautiful Lake Carlos 3-bedroom, 2-bath property with walk-out basement. Lots of sunshine and a great back yard with plenty of space. Open floor plan kitchen, living and dining. Deck with views of the lake and gorgeous sunsets. Newly renovated exterior in May 2023, with interior updates. 100 feet of nearly level lake shore with access to the Alexandria Chain of Lakes. Quiet neighborhood. Great for relaxing by the water!up
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Carlos

Located in Carlos, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake Carlos State Park and Big Spruce Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Casey’s Amusement Park and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Erickson's Petting Zoo. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Carlos, MN

What's nearby

  • Theatre L'Homme Dieu - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lake Carlos State Park - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Casey’s Amusement Park - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 17 min drive - 11.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Herby’s Bar Grill & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Scooter's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is East Lake Carlos Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at East Lake Carlos Cottage?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at East Lake Carlos Cottage on 6 May 2026 start from £275, 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 East Lake Carlos Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at East Lake Carlos Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at East Lake Carlos Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is East Lake Carlos Cottage located?

This family-friendly Carlos holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Theatre L'Homme Dieu, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Casey’s Amusement Park and Carlos Creek Winery. Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

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

Excellent Stay!

The check in process was seamless and the property was very clean and well kept. The location was excellent and the view of lake was beautiful. We would definitely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey R.

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

Wonderful stay!

We loved our time here! It was the perfect spot for our family to get together and enjoy the lake for Labor Day weekend. Leslie was so responsive and accommodating. We would definitely come back and we highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa B.

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

Hockey weekend

We stayed at this house with another family when in town for a hockey tournament - it was super comfortable and had everything we needed! Great view and super peaceful! Way better option than a hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lake Carlos

Owners were great to work with. Always responded right away on anything. Lake Carlos was a great lake to stay on and connected to the Alexandria chain of lakes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari K.

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

Fun summer weekend with the kids

Fun summer weekend with the kids. Good spot. Super easy communication with the hosts. Shallow water for the kiddos.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna I.

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

Amazing Stay

Our stay was absolutely perfect. The outside and inside all was freshly redone. Still doing some updates to the basement but still very nicely put together. Perfect size for four adults and three children. The neighbors were beyond friendly. Perfect size yard for games. The lake was clean and shallow for the kiddos to play in. I couldn't of asked for anything more for our little get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

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

Mini-Vacation

A friend from Nebraska had a conference for her job at the Holiday Inn in Alexandria, so we decided to rent a house on a lake, and she brought her husband and two kids. My husband brought his fishing boat, we rented a pontoon one day, had a fire and made s'mores in the fire pit on the patio by the lake. The kids went swimming off the dock, and suntanned on the deck. We had a very enjoyable, relaxing time. The beds were comfortable, and when the kids got tired of the adults, they could go downstairs, (the basement is finished, with a fireplace, T. V., couch, etc. We had a couple of questions shortly after we arrived, and the owners were very receptive and helpful. If we were ever to vacation in Alexandria in the future, we would definitely consider this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris r.

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

Nice cabin close to alexandria

We stayed the weekend, great for bigger groups, with a nice big yard and . The fireplace was great down by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Sister weekend

Very quiet neighborhood. Loved being able to have a fire in the evening down by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

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

Wonderful stay

The property was beautiful and was perfect for what we were in town for. Close to the wedding venue at Adler Ranch made us so easy to come and go!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant J.

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

Fantastic

This place was amazing! Tucked in off a point on Lake Carlos. The water in front of the property was crystal clear and always calm. The yard was perfect for playing bean bag toss, bocce ball and other yard games. I loved the access to other lakes with my boat. The place was clean and easily hosted all 8 of us in attendance. The only thing that I would fix is the sliding door off the dining room was a pain to open and close and there was no light source in the living room. Minor inconveniences for a stellar lake place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

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

Great location

We had a great time playing in the yard with the kids, fishing, and hiking at the state park just 10 minutes away. It was great to get away but also be close enough to Alexandria to run in to pick up a couple of things here and there. The owner was very easy to work with and shared good check in instructions. No issues at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Family Memories Achieved!

My husband and I rented it to have a week at the lake (which was wonderful) with our two adult daughters and their husbands and kids. There were 9 of us. Six adults and a 2, 3, and 6 year old. We all slept great! Beds are very comfortable and there is a complete living area downstairs as well along with a walkout onto a patio area under the deck. The yard is wonderful for games and area to spread out. The dock was fun and easy to dock our rented pontoon to. Swimming was great there. The two sliding doors on the main level need some work. We didn’t use the one off of the dining area because we could barely open it. The slider in the living area only opened a few feet and required an adult to pull it open. The access below was much easier so we used that more often. Communication with the owners was great. We had a problem with the oven initially and because repair appointments were out a few weeks they came right away with a brand new oven and installed it ASAP. Thank you! Everything was terrific and we would highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Lake Carlos property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Everything was perfect! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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

Lake Place

This house has a beautiful lake front. It was the perfect place for a girls weekend with many options of things to do around the areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Beautiful Property

This property has a lot to offer! The place is clean with plenty of yard space, comfortable housing, ample parking, and thoughtful touches. The property owners responded in a timely manner whenever we asked questions. We loved that the dock was long and would allow for more than one boat and the living room furniture in the house was arranged providing a view of the lake. There were many rooms with beautiful lake views!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JC H.

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

Memorial Day Getaway

Property is gorgeous. The view of the lake is exceptional and well worth the drive and planning. We could not have asked for better hosts. From day one our hosts made us feel welcome. There were plenty of necessities supplied, and a clean kitchen and bathroom upon arrival. Our hosts allowed us to use the water toys, and we enjoyed a relaxing few days on the lake. We got what we were looking for a great, quiet vacation away. It was amazing. We thank the hosts for their generosity, and kindness. We would certainly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

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

Extended Family trip

Positives: Great location on Lake Carlos with dock Great view of the lake from the house, deck and patio The house and yard were very clean Nice neighborhood and was an easy drive to Alexandria The host, Leslie, answered all my questions in a timely manner Neutral: The house does have a small footprint with the bedrooms not overly big. The kitchen and dining area wasn't overly spacious but it was suitable for the 5 adults in our group. The house is a nice size for either 2 couples or 1 family with kids. The house did need a few repairs but nothing that negatively impacted our stay. There was a hole in the wall in the dining area, the kitchen window frame was coming apart, the patio doors were very tough to slide open and close, and the heat didn't seem to work in the bedroom in the basement. Thanks Leslie!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa U.

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

This was a great location for our family vacation!

Leslie was extremely responsive to our questions while at the property. The house was very clean and a great size for our group! The lake is as super clear - and would have been amazing had it not been for so much wind. But we made the best of it and enjoyed the beautiful views from all over the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed L.

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

Great vacation!

The property was exactly as it was presented. The renters are great people. We had a blast and would not think twice about renting from them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Relaxing and restorative

We loved staying at this place. We had 4 adult friends there and there was adequate areas for us to have our own space or gather together. The view was beautiful indoors our outside that even if it was raining and stuck inside it didn't matter. There was shade for most of the morning and then later in the afternoon so that you could be outside in the yard and not be so warm in the sun. The place was well equipped. The hosts were available if we needed anything. They brought us wood for a fire. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karessa A.

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

Girls weekend!

We had an amazing and relaxing girls weekend! This property was perfect for 5 of us. Their were wonderful sleeping accommodations and the beds were so comfy! The kitchen table looked right out to the lake. The kitchen had everything we needed! We will be renting this again in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Perfect place

We rented this property 5 years ago to attend a wedding. Get place to gather. Plenty of room and beautiful view. Brought our boat to go fishing - dock was nice and boat lift was included. Came back this fall with group of nine. The home was clean and nicely furnished to accommodate 9 people. We will go back there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful cabin! All we had to bring were our clothes and food. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

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

Cabin Weekend

We had a great time at this property! It was a perfect place for a small group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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