The Cowdry Cottage | Pet-Friendly | Canoe | Bikes

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A lakeside seating area with chairs and a fire pit under a tree.
A serene lakeside property with a white house, a dock, and lush greenery.
A lakeside scene with a dock, a statue, and a grassy area.
A view through a window of a dock extending into a lake, with a grassy area and a tree above.
A living room with two brown armchairs, a small round table, a colorful rug, and a television on a stand.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Latoka

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Lake Cowdry
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Latoka
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Big Ole Viking Statue and Douglas County Historical Society. Casey’s Amusement Park and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark are also worth visiting.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Cowdry - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Latoka - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Mary - 6 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 11 min drive - 11.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pilot Travel Centers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eagles 3063 - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cowdry Cottage | Pet-Friendly | Canoe | Bikes pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cowdry Cottage | Pet-Friendly | Canoe | Bikes?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cowdry Cottage | Pet-Friendly | Canoe | Bikes on 1 Nov 2026 start from £532, 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 The Cowdry Cottage | Pet-Friendly | Canoe | Bikes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cowdry Cottage | Pet-Friendly | Canoe | Bikes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cowdry Cottage | Pet-Friendly | Canoe | Bikes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cowdry Cottage | Pet-Friendly | Canoe | Bikes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Cowdry and Lake Latoka. Lake Darling and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great property!! And it was pet friendly! Would definitely recommend this for a relaxing stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was perfect for the two of us (and our pup) for a weekend away in Alexandria. The house had everything we needed. The location was great to allow us to venture into Alexandria and the surrounding areas. We very much enjoyed the lake views right outside the back door!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s all great! Just be aware it takes a while for the window AC unit to cool the larger cabin down. A suggestion to the owner would be to have someone turn on the AC the morning before new guests arrive if it’s a really hot day. Everything worked, we had no issues. It’s a great view from the dock in the mornings with a cup of coffee!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was cozy and a perfect little get away. Bonus is the garage is heated and was perfect for us to bring in our ice fishing gear to dry out during the night. Hosts were very nice and had great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you love vintage lake living, this is the cute little home for you! It’s quaint, charming, and full of character. One of our favorite features was the lovely sunroom porch — the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, curl up with a good book, or simply take in the beautiful lake views.Whether you’re visiting Alexandria for a family event or just looking for a relaxing getaway, this is a wonderful place to stay. As with many older lake homes with their own well, you may notice a bit of a smell in the water, but it seemed to lessen with use during our stay.The adorable hut is another great feature, offering extra space and a little more privacy if you’re traveling with family or friends.We brought a small Bluetooth speaker to enjoy some music and a few fun games to play. Otherwise, pretty much everything you need is provided, making it easy to settle in and enjoy your stay.We visited in early October, and the Northern Lights were spectacular! If you’re willing to get up in the middle of the night, you may be rewarded with an unforgettable show in the sky.Overall, this is a charming spot for anyone who appreciates the nostalgia of vintage lake living, beautiful views, and a peaceful getaway!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute place! Great location. Extra hut was helpful to us!

It is pet friendly; so if you are it will be okay! Nice place for price!?
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage & hut was perfect for our group of 5. Yes, 5! The mattress I slept on was very supportive. A bathroom and a half was an extra bonus since there were 5 of us. And another bonus was the view of the beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our second time staying at Cowdry Cabin and met our needs relative to business and pleasure. We appreciate that it is pet friendly and we have yet to bring our pets but hope that will occur next time. Managers are very responsive to calls or texts when help is needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cabin

Cabin was as described. Comfortable, clean, well supplied with kitchen necessities, linens, paper products. There were two of us so didn’t use The Hut. Lawn and beach areas could use some attention, but certainly okay. Overall a very nice property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cowdry Cottage was perfect for our stay. Loved sitting in the porch and looking at the lake. Perfect napping spot. I took the canoe out fishing. So fun. Caught a lot of sunfish. The Hut would have been perfect if we would have friends stay. It is so fresh and quaint, quiet spot. Overall would recommend to future guests. Had everything that we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cowdry Cottage and Hut are the greatest little find our family has had in a long time! It's exactly as described, charming, quiet and totally relaxing. The main cottage is updated to be super comfortable but still has retained it's mid-century charm. The beds, bathroom, kitchen and living areas were updated and very comfortable. Lake Cowdry is beautiful with, pelicans, loons and ducks floating by that we watched from a new dock with a sitting area on the very end. We started the day with coffee at sunrise and ended with a glass of wine at sunset! Our newly married son and daughter-in-law we with us and loved the privacy of The Hut! It was perfect. A big bonus was the soft water in the cabin, We are originally from the area and try to rent on the lake whenever we come back to visit relatives. We have NEVER had soft water in a cabin before! It's better than most the local hotels! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oh The Views!

Cowdry cabin and Hut worked perfectly for two couples getting away.The cabin to water proximity is perfect and flat.Plenty of and varied outdoor chairs to choose from and the lake is the show. Morning dancing dragonflies, loons and ducks, and spectacular sunsets.Cabin is charming and comfortable, plenty of space to spread out to read and relax or get together for meals and cards.I recommend to others looking for an Alexandria lake front stay. Host was very responsive to any questions and the arrival and departure instructions were easy to follow.Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good for short term stay

Very well equipped, although we had no washcloths and not enough toilet paper. The problems were quickly solved with a phone call. We are older and the front steps were awkward for us. The little narrow step into “the hut” was an easy stumble.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Marvin, the property manager, provided an easy and smooth check-in and check-out process. He was quick to respond to our questions and addressed issues expeditiously by sending a nearby handyman David who was nice and courteous. Andrew, the owner, provided good communication as well and seemed genuinely interested in ensuring our comfort. This is a quaint old cabin that is perfect for a weekend. The dock is new and we thoroughly enjoying relaxing on it while admiring the little clean lake. The sunrises and sunsets were breathtaking and the loons sang their beautiful songs. The homeowner provided bikes and a canoe that we never used but we thought was a nice touch. The fishing was good with lots of crappies, sunnies and bass. It’s an easy lake to maneuver with a boat. Jet skis were fun to take through tunnels to other lakes. Nevertheless, I don’t believe this cabin is appropriate for a long-term rental as several items need to be addressed for safety and comfort. I was reassured these changes would be made. Overall we enjoyed our stay and think Alexandria has a lot to offer.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We loved the property and enjoyed fishing off the dock. The water was so clear and the fishing was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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