Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation

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A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a body of water and trees.
A two-story log cabin with a large front deck, stone accents, and a green roof.
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a lake, a lifebuoy on the wall, and a table and chairs in the center.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A stone staircase leading up to a house with a view of a rocky area and trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Lake Carlos
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Theatre L'Homme Dieu and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carlos Creek Winery and Casey’s Amusement Park. Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Carlos - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Lake Latoka - 14 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Lake Mary - 18 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Eagles 3063 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Common Ground Coffee House - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Carlos and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Ida and Lake Carlos State Park. Lake Darling is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Cabin on Carlos

Very nice cabin on Carlos. The host was amazing and helpful. The house was just lovely lots of room for a large family.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
Thank you for the kind words Janna.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion on Lake Carlos

Had a great week in a wonderful home. The house was very well equipped and roomy enough for our group (9 adults, and 2 children). Communication was excellent for check in instructions as well as during the week. The backyard was flat for yard games and the deck had nice views of the lake. The bedrooms could sleep more than listed as there were queen bunks in 2 of the rooms and 2 queen beds in another. The king master suite even had a pull out trundle. There is a very large dock with an open space for your boat. My 21’ fit nicely. We had a 2nd boat (16’ Jon boat) which was much tougher to dock as you have to maneuver around the corner. Fishing was good as We caught panfish, bass and Northers off the dock. The house has a geo thermal system and we respected the owners wishes to not adjust thermostats. We stayed in late July and the basement was 62 and the upstairs 65 to 68. Which was too cold for our group as we had a 2 month old. However we did not communicate with the owner on this issue. Overall a great house would definitely book again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location but would not stay here again

We had a lovely week on Lake Carlos and enjoyed the sunshine and lake access. However, we had 2 main issues with the property. First, the images of the VRBO include a boat, but you are not allowed to use it. There were at least 5 or 6 doors inside the house which were locked and stated they were for owner access only so the kitchen was not that well equipped. Second, the house was filthy and there were a lot of outlets and light bulbs which did not work. The portion of the coffee pot where you put the coffee grounds was full of mold. There were empty cans sitting around and trash on the floor. The fireplace in the main family room did not work. The toilets clogged a lot from regular every day use. You could not run 2 showers at the same time due to a lack of hot water. Overall, while it is a beautiful house, we will not be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Overpriced at $1185/night - Value not there

This property does not have the value one would expect at this price point. We have stayed at many VRBO's and this was a dissapointing stay and we had to leave the property early. There were multiple issues too many to list. Primarily the property appeared not to be professionally cleaned. The initial smell in the home was concerning. The basement carpeting was damp and the tiles in the bathroom were wet and mold was behind the toilet. A plumber arrived the next day and it was determined that the home's geothermal system was not functioning properly not a leaky a toilet. So that explained the damp carpeting and the unusual smell. and mold. There was not ample hot water to take showers. The grills were filthy and unusable. It appears the owners use the property alot and there were signs and locks everywhere.. it was not inviting. Most properties we stay at the owners may have a closet for personal items. The screened in room was nice but there was no gas in the gas tank to use ( called and the property manger delivered)---we had to sweep and clean the home before our children's families arrived. The property manager did a great job of addressing our concerns so that part was a saving grace. Home is overpriced. Paying $1185 a night -- the home should have amenities for the lake --there were none. The only thing close was a plastic container/box with dirty life jackets and noodles by the dock. The firepit was unusable with weeds and sticks. Cannot in good consious recommend,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house! Perfect for a large group.

What a great space, and plenty of it! The pictures don't do justice for how much space you have both inside and outside. Perfect for a large gathering of any type!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Book Club Getaway

My group of 10 had a wonderful experience at this property. Beautiful views and a great home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

This was a great place for 6 adults and 2 pre-school age children to relax in a very roomy home with lots of yard space for outdoor fun and access to water for swimming and a little boating. The hot water heater did not always keep up with the 8 people. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

EXCELLENT!

This house is Beautiful; and perfect for a large family get together. Everything is just as it's described. I would Highly recommend this house to Everyone! We were Thrilled with this vacation setting!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Very spacious home. Very comfortable beds. We loved the deck and the patio overlooking the lake with the fire pit. The kitchen was well stocked. The only complaint would be that the property needs a better ladder to get in and out of the water. The lake has a nice sandy bottom but no beach. There are big rocks along the bank and they are very hard to walk on and so having a better ladder would be very helpful. We really enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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