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Newly Renovated Clearwater Lake Retreat w/pontoon rental

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Property grounds
Snow and ski sports

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Annandale, MN
  • Place, Cedar Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pleasant Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Newly Renovated Clearwater Lake Retreat w/pontoon rental

Our Newly Renovated The Clearwater Lake Retreat in Annandale, MN! Just one hour from the Twin Cities. Sleeps 10 comfortably, with a large living space, a full kitchen, and plenty of outdoor space! The Retreat is on the "Gold Coast" of Clearwater Lake which is known for the beautiful view of the sunsets and its sandy swimming areas!

Only 10 minutes from Downtown Annandale which has everything you might need. Grocery Store, Pharmacy, Restaurants, Shopping, Liquor Store, etc.

If you are looking for less than a 4 night stay, please send us a message.

- THE SPACE -
*Newly renovated main living space in 2026 includes Kitchen, main bathroom, family room, and dining room. Pictures coming soon!

Our Retreat is available for year round stays. It sleeps 10 comfortably, with a large living space and a kitchen stocked with everything you'll need. We love our coffee in the morning, so we have a coffee maker & coffee grounds for your stay, some basic spices, and a few other condiments in the fridge.

Enjoy all our outdoor spaces, the front of the house has a great size yard with a patio deck with a BBQ grill. Enjoy your coffee or take in the sunset view from the dock!

The cabin is fully suited for families. We have a pack-n-play, a highchair, children's toys & board games.

You'll have access to the entire house along with the fire pit near the lake.

The rental comes with the use of 3 kayaks, a paddleboat, and a lily pad.

Clearwater Lake is the largest lake in the area, enjoy the sandy-bottom lake for playing, or rent our our 26 foot pontoon to enjoy even more of the lake! If you have your own boat, there are two boat launches on the lake.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Annandale

Located in Annandale, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Whispering Pines Golf Course and Kimball 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 Mississippi River and Suconnix Wildlife Management Area. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Annandale, MN

What's nearby

  • Cedar Lake - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Pleasant Lake - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Sugar Lake - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Suconnix Wildlife Management Area - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Annandale Public Library - 7 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud Station - 30 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Spilled Grain Brewhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bedrock's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Homestyle Country Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Up The Creek - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Renovated Clearwater Lake Retreat w/pontoon rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Newly Renovated Clearwater Lake Retreat w/pontoon rental?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly Renovated Clearwater Lake Retreat w/pontoon rental on 30 Aug 2026 start from £322, 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 Newly Renovated Clearwater Lake Retreat w/pontoon rental?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newly Renovated Clearwater Lake Retreat w/pontoon rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Renovated Clearwater Lake Retreat w/pontoon rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly Renovated Clearwater Lake Retreat w/pontoon rental located?

This family-friendly Annandale holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sugar Lake and Cedar Lake. Suconnix Wildlife Management Area and Pleasant Lake are also within 6 miles (10 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. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the lake, especially at sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is always so clean and welcoming. Just a fabulous place for a girls weekend of crafting!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa and Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property as described in the listing. Kitchen comes fully equipped with all items needed to cook, including a crockpot, an electric skillet, and a large stock pot.We stayed over Christmas and were delighted that the host had put some Christmas decorations up!!We did have a question that came up during our stay and the host responded super quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is easily accessible and located perfectly for enjoying the lake and getting into town when needed. Thai you for helping us with finding housing for out of town guests attending a wedding!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed the cabin while you could for your in town wedding! :) We'd love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keshia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh my gosh! What an amazing property!! The house was very clean, very organized, clean and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean and comfortable. Lots of stairs inside and out. The pontoon was old but the engine was oerfect. That's more important than anything else. Really enjoyed being on the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of moon shining on the water.Main downside were stairs…to bedrooms and lower living area. Lower area was great for activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
So glad you had a great time at our cabin! We'd love to host you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel N.

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

Great stay

Lovely spot. Loved all the loons on the lake! Thanks for hosting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2025
Thank you for choosing our cabin. The loons are so beautiful!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Great family fun!

The property was perfect for our family and the views and lake were amazing. We had fun fishing, boating, paddle boarding, kayaking and more. There was something for everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara W.

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

Weekend Getaway

This was a great cabin to gather our two families with young kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

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

Lake house

This property would work well for all types of gatherings. We really enjoyed our stay at this lake house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Lance, Thank you for your review! Happy to hear you enjoyed your time at our house. Lane and Linda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

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

Comfortable and attractive accommodations with lovely view even in winter

We had a delightful stay with our out of state kids and grandkids in this well equipped and lovely home on a lake even in winter. The multi-level accommodations were versatile and open with great views of the lake. We were very comfortable and impressed with how well the place was stocked and strength of Wi-Fi.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you Janet! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back to enjoy the lake in the summer! Thank you for the 5 star rating!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

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

Fall Fishing

The Retreat was perfect for our fall fishing trip with great water access and wonderful views. Facility and Amenities were great. Owners were forthcoming, friendly and easy to contact. Definitely recommend this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Review

Cabin was clean and spacious. Floorplan is funky but worked well for our group of seven.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Paul, Thanks for your review! Lane and Linda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie V.

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

Girls weekend

Wonderful place to stay. Beds were very comfortable. Plenty of room for our crafting/sewing. House was a bit chilly, but pack an extra sweater and warm socks and you are good to go. Will definitely be booking again for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vic O.

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

Girl’s Weekend

Friends for 50 years weekend getaway. Despite the unexpected snow fall we found plenty to see and do in Annandale and Clearwater. We plan to come back this summer with our spouses.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ryan r.

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

Fun for everyone

We had a great time staying at your place. Would definitely stay again. The home was very nice with everything we needed and some. The kids enjoyed swimming in the lake. They could go out quite far and still touch which was very nice. Beds were comfortable. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2023
Ryan and his family are were great guests!! We hope they will come and stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna C.

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

Fantastic Family Friendly Getaway on the Lake!

We had a wonderful time at your beautiful cabin on Clearwater Lake! We were so impressed with how clean and tidy everything was, easy check-in/out process, variety of games and toys for all ages (bonus points!!), spacious rooms, easy access to the lake and close to town and various restaurants made for a lovely winter getaway for our young family this holiday season! We enjoyed lots of ice fishing, Board games, watching football, family meals together, movie night and so much more! Thanks for sharing your cabin with us - it was PERFECT!! Can’t wait to come back for more family memory making in the summertime!! Cheers!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Brianna and family, So happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We would love to host you again! Lane and Linda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is very nice and has a great floor plan! The 4 bedroom areas were nice and private and it was great having 2 large tables for eating and cards and game playing. Despite the rain, we got out fishing with the pontoon several times and caught bass, northern and crappies. Enough for fish tacos for 10! We love all the “comfort” that you add-extra blankets everywhere, comfortable beds and bedding and plush towels. Kitchen had spices and some condiments in the fridge available to use. Also awesome to have the use of 2 refrigerators and laundry. A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL HOSTS!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

A lovely place on a great bay of Clearwater Lake

We spent 3 nights at this lovely home on Clearwater lake. I visited with my parents and my mom’s siblings, all of whom have a long history with the lake and the area. The house accommodated the group well. The beds were very comfortable, the owners provided all that was needed, and the decks were lovely for sitting and watching the sunset. We rented the pontoon for a day and did a cruise around the lake, which brought back many memories. Kayaks were available for use as well. The owners were very communicative and responded quickly to any questions we had. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you Mary! So happy to hear you enjoyed your time at our place! Would love to have you return in the future. Lane and Linda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Fam vac 2023

Just had a hard time trying to find the fish in the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

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

Perfect for Girls Weekend!

We had a wonderful stay! The owners were extremely quick to respond to any questions we had before our trip. They had some firewood for us as well as coffee that we really appreciated. The views from the family room and upper bedrooms were amazing. We felt safe and the area was quiet and serene. The kitchen had everything you could think of even though we didn’t need much of anything for our short stay. Entry was easy and the method they used felt really safe. It was Oct. so we didn’t get in the lake but it was clean and had a sandy bottom. Thanks for a great stay! I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petrea M.

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

Great Relaxing Get-Away

The property was in a very quiet country location. The hosts were very attentive in answering all of our questions. Nearby Annandale was a cute town that had a nice grocery store, town bar for dinner, and a yummy ice cream shop. Most of our time was spent at the house with our grown family of nine. The views were gorgeous. The lake was extremely quiet and relaxing. We took pontoon rides, swam off the boat, used kayaks and the paddle boat. Very little water traffic made it very peaceful. Almost every sleeping area had a view of the lake. The backyard would have been wonderful for yard games, but we were too busy enjoying the lake. The decks and porches were great for hanging out. The lower level was big enough for all of us to play games and hand out together. It was exactly what we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelly H.

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

Lake House Stay

We stayed with our adult children/spouses, and 1 year old grand baby.The view is beautiful, right on the lake, and 3 large decks(2 off the bedrooms). There is a pontoon boat to rent which is helpful,along with use of kayaks and paddle boat. You could swim right off the dock, we opted to go to a beach close by. The hosts are very responsive and easy to work with. We use VRBO a lot,and I will try to include useful information. It is worth mentioning that the four bedrooms do not have air conditioning, they do have large ceiling fans. 2 bedrooms are off the main living area and 2 are in a loft area. The loft bedrooms were rather warm some days/nights.1 bedroom in the loft area is quite small, and there is no room for closet or dresser. The 2nd room does have adequate closet and dresser, but there are no window coverings at all, (neighbors are close) and quite tight with the beds. The steps are steep but doable. Beds were comfortable and kitchen had all needed accessories (we made all meals at the lake house). Large living area to play games and hangout. There could be a little more attention given to details. For example older windows not functioning , microwave, there was only 1 dart for the dart board, and the front patio/windows were dusty with a number of cobwebs on windows/overhangs. Overall we made this work, and created many memories. Thank you for sharing your lake home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2023
Shelly, Thank you for your feedback. We have addressed the following: Microwave has been replaced. Added room darkening blinds in loft and bunk room areas. A shelf for clothing was added to the loft area. Cobwebs outside are constant battle on the lake! We have added A/C in the loft! Thank you! Added a temporary note on the window that the crank mechanism is not working. (working on finding a replacement) Happy to hear you made family memories while at the lake! Lane and Linda
Verified

8/10 Good

Karla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this property. This lake is beautiful! Our family of 13 needs a bit more space but we made it work. We missed having a table for all of us either inside or outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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