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Dreamy Lake Home with Huge Private Yard
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![Main Level Living Room with Lake Views, Huge Smart TV, and Electric Fireplace! Cozy up on the couch for a movie or have a game night with provided games.
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Inver Grove Heights, MN
- Place, Inver Wood Golf Course3 min drive
- Place, Sunfish Lake4 min drive
- Place, TCO Performance Center6 min drive
- Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 8
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 2
1 Single Bed
Living Room 3
1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 4
1 Single Bed
6 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 5
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 6
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Dreamy Lake Home with Huge Private Yard
Summary:
Nestled on 2 wooded acres with 1,000 feet of shoreline on gorgeous Lake Schmidt, this whole duplex can be yours for the weekend. Enjoy lake views and spot wildlife from the deck, the firepit, or get out on the lake with the 2 canoes, 4 kayaks and 4 paddle boards provided. Close to it all, the home is only 9 mins to St. Paul, 21 mins to Minneapolis, and 13 mins to MSP and MOA.
Other Things to Note:
Important Note: Before booking this beautiful lake home retreat, please ensure you have read our simple and straightforward house guidelines on this page and throughout the listing.
There is direct access to the lake from the property with a dock.
While swimming and fishing in the lake is not recommended, people have done it before if they're feeling adventurous or overly optimistic about fish. The water is shallow so the actively growing aquatic plants in the water usually reach the surface especially from May through August.
Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake so please enjoy the peace and tranquility. There are 2 canoes, 4 kayaks, and 4 paddle boards available for your use to go exploring around the lake. If you come during the summer months, you will find a beautiful section of lily pads with the most amazing flowers.
This modern lake home has been totally remodeled to provide all the creature comforts of home while allowing you to take in all the sights and sounds that nature has to offer. You may even see one of the resident bald eagles!
The house provides a great opportunity to get away from the pressures of life for either a couple of days or for a week or more.
The location is perfect as it's so close to the Minneapolis (20 min) and St. Paul (10 min) yet secluded enough that you would never know it.
The house has 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
Check in time is 3 PM and check out time is 10 AM.
For your reservation, the reservation fee includes 4 guests and each additional person, even if just stopping by and not staying overnight, is an additional charge which is calculated when you finalize your reservation. The current additional charge is $30 per guest per day.
I encourage you to purchase travel insurance so that in the unlikely yet possible event that something happens and you need to cancel your trip after the refund deadline, you can receive some of your costs back for eligible cancellations.
If I find any evidence that smoking took place in the house, the fee is $1500. Additionally, if you have extra guests that were not included in your reservation, you will be charged for that as well. Lastly, if I learn of these or other situations during your stay, your reservation is subject to immediate cancellation with no refund.
I request a $1500 security deposit is to ensure the House Rules are followed. To pay the security deposit, I make a Money Request through the website and, after your stay, the security deposit is refunded through the website within 3 days if there are no issues.
As neighbors are close by and expect to enjoy their home in peace and quiet, if your group becomes so loud or disruptive that the neighbors feel that they need to call me or the police about it during or after your stay, there will be a damage claim of up to $1500 to be deducted from your security deposit. Additionally, your group may be asked to leave at whatever time this occurs and there would be no refund of what you have paid to complete your stay. As you expect peace and quiet at your home when you are there, please extend the same courtesy to my neighbors so that I can continue to offer this great home to others such as yourselves.
After you reserve the property, you will be provided the location of the house. Based on a few previous guests who have caused problems, I will need a list of names of anyone who will be on the property at any time during your stay, even if they are just stopping by. Each person is considered a guest for fee calculation purposes. Thanks for understanding.
Please note that there may be security cameras that face the entrances of the house, NOT on the inside.
There is a limit of 40 guests during the day (a guest is any person on the property even if not staying overnight and just stopping by for a short time) and a limit of 32 overnight guests. After the first four guests which are included in the reservation, the charge is $30/guest/day.
Nestled on 2 wooded acres with 1,000 feet of shoreline on gorgeous Lake Schmidt, this whole duplex can be yours for the weekend. Enjoy lake views and spot wildlife from the deck, the firepit, or get out on the lake with the 2 canoes, 4 kayaks and 4 paddle boards provided. Close to it all, the home is only 9 mins to St. Paul, 21 mins to Minneapolis, and 13 mins to MSP and MOA.
Other Things to Note:
Important Note: Before booking this beautiful lake home retreat, please ensure you have read our simple and straightforward house guidelines on this page and throughout the listing.
There is direct access to the lake from the property with a dock.
While swimming and fishing in the lake is not recommended, people have done it before if they're feeling adventurous or overly optimistic about fish. The water is shallow so the actively growing aquatic plants in the water usually reach the surface especially from May through August.
Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake so please enjoy the peace and tranquility. There are 2 canoes, 4 kayaks, and 4 paddle boards available for your use to go exploring around the lake. If you come during the summer months, you will find a beautiful section of lily pads with the most amazing flowers.
This modern lake home has been totally remodeled to provide all the creature comforts of home while allowing you to take in all the sights and sounds that nature has to offer. You may even see one of the resident bald eagles!
The house provides a great opportunity to get away from the pressures of life for either a couple of days or for a week or more.
The location is perfect as it's so close to the Minneapolis (20 min) and St. Paul (10 min) yet secluded enough that you would never know it.
The house has 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
Check in time is 3 PM and check out time is 10 AM.
For your reservation, the reservation fee includes 4 guests and each additional person, even if just stopping by and not staying overnight, is an additional charge which is calculated when you finalize your reservation. The current additional charge is $30 per guest per day.
I encourage you to purchase travel insurance so that in the unlikely yet possible event that something happens and you need to cancel your trip after the refund deadline, you can receive some of your costs back for eligible cancellations.
If I find any evidence that smoking took place in the house, the fee is $1500. Additionally, if you have extra guests that were not included in your reservation, you will be charged for that as well. Lastly, if I learn of these or other situations during your stay, your reservation is subject to immediate cancellation with no refund.
I request a $1500 security deposit is to ensure the House Rules are followed. To pay the security deposit, I make a Money Request through the website and, after your stay, the security deposit is refunded through the website within 3 days if there are no issues.
As neighbors are close by and expect to enjoy their home in peace and quiet, if your group becomes so loud or disruptive that the neighbors feel that they need to call me or the police about it during or after your stay, there will be a damage claim of up to $1500 to be deducted from your security deposit. Additionally, your group may be asked to leave at whatever time this occurs and there would be no refund of what you have paid to complete your stay. As you expect peace and quiet at your home when you are there, please extend the same courtesy to my neighbors so that I can continue to offer this great home to others such as yourselves.
After you reserve the property, you will be provided the location of the house. Based on a few previous guests who have caused problems, I will need a list of names of anyone who will be on the property at any time during your stay, even if they are just stopping by. Each person is considered a guest for fee calculation purposes. Thanks for understanding.
Please note that there may be security cameras that face the entrances of the house, NOT on the inside.
There is a limit of 40 guests during the day (a guest is any person on the property even if not staying overnight and just stopping by for a short time) and a limit of 32 overnight guests. After the first four guests which are included in the reservation, the charge is $30/guest/day.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Charge may apply
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts cash
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 security system and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Inver Grove Heights
Inver Grove Heights is home to this holiday home. Grand Casino Arena and Landmark Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mall of America and Twin Cities Premium Outlets. Check out an event or a game at U.S. Bank Stadium, and consider making time for Nickelodeon Universe, a top attraction not to be missed.

Inver Grove Heights, MN
What's nearby
- Inver Wood Golf Course - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
- Sunfish Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Dodge Nature Center - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
- TCO Performance Center - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
- Fort Snelling State Park - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Culver's - 5 min drive
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- Wendy’s - 4 min drive
- White Castle - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
16 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jon D.
13 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jon D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary Pat J.
30 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional stay and host
Mary Pat J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Keval S.
2 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Keval S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily R.
23 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Rental
Emily R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janet B.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean vacation getaway
Janet B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Richard B.
19 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rosemount
Richard B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark C.
8 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, easy to separate people but, fire put and common.areas are great.
Mark C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennie R.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Business trip
Jennie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vernon O.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great yard!
Vernon O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn H.
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
60 Year Marriage Celebration.
Carolyn H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara O.
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time!
Barbara O.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yusuf M.
30 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time!
Yusuf M.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
KEITH W.
17 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
KEITH W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kyle T.
5 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay for The Excel
Kyle T.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen L.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Autumn Setting
Karen L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda E.
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rhonda E.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen O.
29 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sales Team Meeting MN Retreat!
Karen O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jouman H.
31 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work Meeting
Jouman H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie K.
25 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend visit with family was a success!
Stephanie K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Briana W.
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property exactly as described
Briana W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Beth I.
9 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Be sure to thoroughly read the description before you book
Beth I.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Jonathan D.
19 Jun 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long time friend reunion with kiddos
Jonathan D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen K.
20 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
lisa r.
30 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very great stay.
lisa r.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
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