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Lake Vacation! 6BR-12beds-3.5ba - Swim/bonfire/Arcade/ping-pong/foosball
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms 3+ bathrooms Sleeps 15 3800 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Battle Lake, MN
- Glendalough State Park
- Prospect House & Civil War Museum12 min drive
- Eagle Lake16 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
Bunkbed Room
4 Single Bunk Beds
Kids Bedroom
1 Single Bunk Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
The Den
1 Double Futon
Walk-out level - east bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Walk-out level - West
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Lake Vacation! 6BR-12beds-3.5ba - Swim/bonfire/Arcade/ping-pong/foosball
Do you need a lake place where you can gather with family & friends?
- Furnished with appliances, cookware, dishes, and outdoor grill
- Ample room and tables for quilters/crafters
- Plenty of room to relax and share a meal & cool ones with friends
... all with the enjoyment of being on a Minnesota lake. This one is right up I-94 only 2.5 hours from downtown Mpls and less than 1.5 hours from Fargo. Head out on the highway and be a guest in our home.
And come back in the summer and enjoy a stay on Clitherall Lake, a fairly quiet lake with a 6’-13' water clarity rating and is great for swimming, fishing, & watersports. (Bring water shoes. Some like to wear them because of the rocks and/or mussels.)
You'll have access at the front door with a keypad using the last four numbers of the phone number provided, then press pound. If you run into trouble, press the Ring-Camera doorbell, and we should be able to help you out remotely.
Concerned about the What-Will-The-Kids-Do-If-It-Rains-All-Week scenario? Our home has books, board-games, ping-pong, foosball, and even a stand-up arcade Pac-Man game!
Comforts of Home:
Pack less and use our washer and dryer. The 16-place dinnerware set will allow you to entertain and the smoothie/margarita blender, full set of cookware, coffee maker, iron, hair-dryers, etc. will add some of the comforts of home. We’ll probably even have some ice in the freezer to start your stay with your favorite beverage. So, although we’ll have a few of the necessities, if you forgot something or run out, you’ll only be 5 miles away from a Dollar General, grocery store, and several bar & grills, etc.
And bring your laptop if you need to work remotely. Our 40MB Wi-Fi seems to work in a pinch.
Activities:
Bring your fishing rods. This is a pretty good walleye lake. Enjoy the playing in the water, our swim mat, and use our kayaks and paddle-boards. We have a few lifejackets, kids and adults (adjustable between the approx. 30”-52” chest range). Some like to bring golf clubs with several nearby courses. We’ve also got Corn-Hole boards, a fire-ring (with cooking grate) down by the lake, and room to run and play.
Bedrooms:
Let’s talk sleeping arrangements – Each bed has sheets and bedding:
- Four quintessential bedrooms (each w/ TV),
- one private den bedroom (with a fantastic view),
- one "bunk-bed room" with two sets of bunks (where maybe the teens that want to sleep inside can have their privacy),
And the home still has interior locations for a quiet cup of morning coffee while the rest sleep! Or enjoy it on the deck, listening to the Loons.
Can't wait to have you over!
- Furnished with appliances, cookware, dishes, and outdoor grill
- Ample room and tables for quilters/crafters
- Plenty of room to relax and share a meal & cool ones with friends
... all with the enjoyment of being on a Minnesota lake. This one is right up I-94 only 2.5 hours from downtown Mpls and less than 1.5 hours from Fargo. Head out on the highway and be a guest in our home.
And come back in the summer and enjoy a stay on Clitherall Lake, a fairly quiet lake with a 6’-13' water clarity rating and is great for swimming, fishing, & watersports. (Bring water shoes. Some like to wear them because of the rocks and/or mussels.)
You'll have access at the front door with a keypad using the last four numbers of the phone number provided, then press pound. If you run into trouble, press the Ring-Camera doorbell, and we should be able to help you out remotely.
Concerned about the What-Will-The-Kids-Do-If-It-Rains-All-Week scenario? Our home has books, board-games, ping-pong, foosball, and even a stand-up arcade Pac-Man game!
Comforts of Home:
Pack less and use our washer and dryer. The 16-place dinnerware set will allow you to entertain and the smoothie/margarita blender, full set of cookware, coffee maker, iron, hair-dryers, etc. will add some of the comforts of home. We’ll probably even have some ice in the freezer to start your stay with your favorite beverage. So, although we’ll have a few of the necessities, if you forgot something or run out, you’ll only be 5 miles away from a Dollar General, grocery store, and several bar & grills, etc.
And bring your laptop if you need to work remotely. Our 40MB Wi-Fi seems to work in a pinch.
Activities:
Bring your fishing rods. This is a pretty good walleye lake. Enjoy the playing in the water, our swim mat, and use our kayaks and paddle-boards. We have a few lifejackets, kids and adults (adjustable between the approx. 30”-52” chest range). Some like to bring golf clubs with several nearby courses. We’ve also got Corn-Hole boards, a fire-ring (with cooking grate) down by the lake, and room to run and play.
Bedrooms:
Let’s talk sleeping arrangements – Each bed has sheets and bedding:
- Four quintessential bedrooms (each w/ TV),
- one private den bedroom (with a fantastic view),
- one "bunk-bed room" with two sets of bunks (where maybe the teens that want to sleep inside can have their privacy),
And the home still has interior locations for a quiet cup of morning coffee while the rest sleep! Or enjoy it on the deck, listening to the Loons.
Can't wait to have you over!
Property manager
Douglas Straus
Premier Host
Languages
English
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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
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Load and start the dishwasher
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Wipe counters and floors of spills
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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.
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About the area
Battle Lake
Located in Battle Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Prospect House & Civil War Museum is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glendalough State Park and Jensen Memorial Wildlife Management Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Battle Lake, MN
What's nearby
- Clitherall Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Prospect House & Civil War Museum - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
- Battle Lake Public Beach - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
- West Battle Lake - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
- Eagle Lake - 16 min drive - 7.8 km
Restaurants
- Rusty Nail - 11 min drive
- Shoreline Restaurant & Lanes - 12 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 11 min drive
- Battle Lake Boathouse - 11 min drive
- Granny's Pantry - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lissa D.
30 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Lissa D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Susanne B.
11 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susanne B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wanda S.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for family vacation!
Wanda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pam D.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family choice
Pam D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katie R.
12 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends with Family
Katie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark J.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for group get together
Mark J.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
CHRISTINA A.
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family birthday get together
CHRISTINA A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brock S.
15 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Brock S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nadine H.
1 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
Nadine H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dugan B.
15 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!!
Dugan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tim S.
27 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Tim S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erik S.
15 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place for Our Group
Erik S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jim W.
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandson's Wedding
Jim W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Abby W., Minnesota
15 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
Abby W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maily V.
27 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake house
Maily V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisien M.
27 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Lisien M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alden N.
3 Aug 2024
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Alden N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim H.
27 May 2024
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About the host
Hosted by Douglas Straus

We, Doug and Suzanne Straus have seven children (with six of the seven grown and gone) and, although we faced the standard parenting challenges, we loved raising them.
We fondly remember family vacations and set out to create a family-friendly venue to allow you the opportunity to experience the same.
We fondly remember family vacations and set out to create a family-friendly venue to allow you the opportunity to experience the same.
Why they chose this property
We purposefully looked for a spacious property where friends and family would enjoy a relaxing time at the lake. It had the number of rooms and bathrooms to accommodate large families or multiple families. It also had a large enough yard for outdoor games and a nightly bonfire.
What makes this property unique
We then purposefully set up the home thinking "what if a husband/wife had young kids they wanted sleeping across the hall" or "what if the house was going to be pretty full and the parents would rather have their kids in their same room" or "what if there were a group of teens that didn't want to sleep outside the house" or "what if there were a bunch of teen boys that loved the idea of 'roughing it' in the bunkhouse by the lake".
Then it seemed fitting, with the ample room available, to provide fun if the weather was inclement so we set up a ping-pong table, a 55" foosball table, and an old Pac-Man arcade game.
We hope this location brings families closer and creates lasting memories.
Then it seemed fitting, with the ample room available, to provide fun if the weather was inclement so we set up a ping-pong table, a 55" foosball table, and an old Pac-Man arcade game.
We hope this location brings families closer and creates lasting memories.
Languages:
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