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Breathtaking Views! Peaceful and Private!

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A living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a large window, and a leather sofa.
A cozy living room with a brown sofa, wooden dining table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a window.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed frame, a quilt with animal prints, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall-mounted moose decoration.
A lakeside outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a view of the lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Richmond, MN
  • Place, Big Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Cloud State University
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Room #1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bunk Room #2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk Room #2 Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Koronis Hills Golf Club and Albany Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Lake and Avon Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Hemker Park & Zoo, or check out an event or a game at The Ledge Amphitheater. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Richmond, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Ledge Amphitheater - 31 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Saint John's University - 33 min drive - 46.1 km
  • St. Cloud State University - 38 min drive - 56.1 km
  • St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center - 39 min drive - 53.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jill's Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Trappers Pub & Grub - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Shady’s Long Shots - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jerrys Pub - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Breathtaking Views! Peaceful and Private! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Breathtaking Views! Peaceful and Private!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking Views! Peaceful and Private!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking Views! Peaceful and Private!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking Views! Peaceful and Private! located?

This family-friendly Richmond holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Big Lake, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Avon Beach and South Koronis Park. Koronis Hills Golf Club and Albany Golf Club are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is our second year staying at this VRBO and everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2026
We are so grateful that you returned for a 2nd stay. We look forward to your 3rd!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful inside and out. Everything we needed was provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2026
Thank you. We really enjoyed hosting you and look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family weekend at this lake cabin! The property was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The location was beautiful, and we really enjoyed our time at the lake. The host was very responsive and easy to communicate with throughout our stay. Overall, it was a great weekend, and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
We really enjoyed hosting Chelsea and her guests and look forward to their return!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2026
Ethan and his crew were great guests. We look forward to their return!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host has kept a stunning home, on a stunning property. I don’t always tend toward staying in homes for security and cleanliness reasons but this one was amazing with both. It is cozy on a beautiful lake - perfect for fishing, kayaking, and swimming (so clean!). Everything is well maintained and the host does a really great job at communicating. We will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2026
You folks are so kind. Thanks, again. We really enjoyed hosting you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host was courteous and attentive. The house was clean, and spacious for up to 12 people. The large dining table was great for out large group to eat meals together. The kitchen and grill were all we needed to make many meals. The house felt private and the lake was beautiful. Fishing was good for both kids and adults alike.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2026
Jess and her guests were a pleasure to host and even messaged us some information, during their stay, which helped us. We really look forward to their return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean, host was very responsive. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in this lovely lakeside home. Amazing lake views and a cozy fireplace were the highlights!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described! Fully enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this home/host!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
Thank you for enjoying our monthly rental. It was a pleasure hosting your group!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

Beautiful house, peaceful location! Nice amenities, a fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2021
Thank you so much for the kind words. It truly IS a peaceful destination! We look forward to your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Getaway

Very nice property, great views, good fishing, clean, large gathering spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
We really enjoyed hosting your family. So glad you enjoyed it! Look forward to seeing you, again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property!

Wonderful stay. Kind hosts. Home had everything we needed! Beautiful very spacious home to spread out! !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Gatherings

Place was beautiful and spacious. The views were spectacular of the lake and area. The amenities were good. House was well stocked kitchen and bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2025
Thank you Kay. We enjoyed hosting you in the month of March. We look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love this lake place plenty of room for day visitors and nice campfire area and dock with seating. This is our second time and we plan to come back again. Very clean and up to date. This is a lovely home.Sue G
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
We love hosting Sue and look forward to seeing her and her familg, again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

The property was amazing. The host was very efficient when it came to any questions. Check in was very easy and the kids had a great time on the ice. Will definitely come back in the Summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2024
Thank you so much -- we love hosting families. Glad you all enjoyed yourself!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake house

We stayed here for two days while at a conference for work. It’s a beautiful home, is well equipped and has a gorgeous view of the lake. It’s roomy and comfortable and a perfect home for a nice vacation or quick stay. We were very comfortable here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2024
We were glad you were able to sublease from one of our long-term renters. Glad you enjoyed.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Peaceful

Very nice, clean and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
We loved hosting you and look forward to your return!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was nice and as advertised. We used the paddleboat, but first had to drain it; the hull was pretty much filled with water and it took quite a while to prepare it for use, much more than simple bailing of the wells was required. The remote control unit for the fireplace in the main room is faulty: it took forever to get the thing to turn on, and we couldn't make it heat at all. We used the switch at the bottom to turn it off because the remote would not turn the fireplace off. The heating system did not seem to respond to what was entered on the thermostat: we set the thermostat to 72, but most of the time the temperature read 67, which was a bit cool. There were not enough blankets for the six of us; my son had to sleep in his clothes because the house wouldn't heat up and there were no more blankets that we could find. On the plus side, the kitchen was well-equiped, though you should mention what type of coffee-makers are at the house: we would have brought Keurig cups if we knew that was what the house had. I was glad to see the life jackets for the boat. Once we got the fireplace turned on, we enjoyed the ambiance that it provided, even if we couldn't get it to produce heat. The setting of the property is tranquil and enjoyable, and there is plenty of room for a large crowd. We did have a problem getting the door lock to function properly, though that might have been due to operator error - it took several attempts to get the door to unlock and unlock.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

This was such a great getaway for my family. It was so peaceful to watch the lake from the balcony, or sit in the 4 season room or really anywhere and just listen to the sounds of nature. My kids all loved all the fish they were catching. I would highly recomme d for relaxing and recreation woth family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2023
Thank you. So glad you were able to sublease from our long term renter and that your family enjoyed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Weekend

Great cabin for large group. The cabin was spotless and had everything we needed. Check in and communication with host was fast. Already planning to rebook with kids and other families as it’s perfect to host more then one family. Very pleased with everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2024
Thank you for the kind words. We absolutely loved hosting your group and look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Family reunion

This was a great place on the lake. Nice and quiet and so relaxing. We have other family who live on the lake and we were just 5 minutes away. The home was beautiful and had everything we will definitely be back. Thanks Sue and Margie
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for booking our timeshare. We loved hosting you and look forward to your return!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The interior was clean, with the exception of a few spider webs. There were also dirty dishes in the cupboard. The exterior needs a good cleaning as the front door area was filled with spider webs. The cabin is very spacious and space for everyone. It is wonderful having 4 bathrooms. The bathrooms were all very clean! Outside of pesky spiders it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway for Family with Kids

This property has lots of room for one or more families. The hosts are very responsive. I liked that the doors chime each time that they are opened so that you don’t have to worry about young kids wandering down to the lake. There isn’t much of a beach, but you can swim there or paddle boat to the middle of the lake to swim.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
It was our pleasure to host your family this summer and we look forward to your return trip. Yes, the droughts this year caused the Lake levels to be down 2 feet. Normally, swimming is much better near our beach area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property and home.

Peaceful surroundings. Big enough to house the entire family comfortably. Thanks to property owners for quick communication, although I didn’t have the fastest responses. Very accommodating. Would definitely refer to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2024
We loved hosting your family and look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Central MN stay

The house is like a brand new dream home! We used the main level and loved everything about it. The view to the lake is very nice and the location is in a quiet location. We enjoyed daily walks through the peaceful area. There was a nice welcome gift bag, a booklet that answered any questions we may have, clean and comfortable furnishings, and plenty of room/beds for a large family. I would highly recommend staying here. Communication with the owner was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words. We really enjoyed hosting you and look forward to your return!
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