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Golf
Property grounds
Lake
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
£461
avg per night

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Burlington Township, MN
  • Detroit Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Detroit Lake Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Detroit Mountain Recreation Area
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is £461
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About the area

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Located in Frazee, this lodge is in a rural area and on the beach. Detroit Mountain Recreation Area and Lyle Crovisier Memorial Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sucker Creek Preserve and Detroit Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Detroit Lake - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Red Willow and Whitehouse Interiors - 16 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Detroit Lake Beach - 17 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Detroit Mountain Recreation Area - 20 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Shady Hollow Flea Market - 25 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

  • Detroit Lakes Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spanky's Stone Hearth - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vergas 66 Gas & Convenience - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Billy's Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Palace Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Loon's Nest Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

1948 Waterfront Lodge Rustic Elegance Fall Color! Couples/Staff Getaway

Make the Aerie Lodge your unforgettable dream getaway!

The lodge has modern conveniences blended with throwback woodsy elegance of mid century lodge comfort.

For seven decades, this lodge has been fully cared for and in turn, given family and guests the memories that last a life time.

Completed in 1947 by an aspiring Oklahoma automobile executive, the property boasts 40 acres, a half mile of lakeshore with a two story boathouse.

The Aerie is perfect for a solo getaway, couple's romantic stay, or gathering of up to a DOZEN guests. A generational meet up for familes.

Discover a world apart and the life within you. Imagine a park like setting stretching for acres, anchored by acres of woods.

Have a coffee or cocktail on our stone patio and watch loons, swans, geese, eagles, egrets, and even an occasional leapingI fish!

The Aerie offers an exclusive lakefront experience, Private beach plus a 1/2 mile of sand broken only stretches of native grass.

We are secluded, gated, serene, with nature at hand, but close to shopping, restaurants and fun.

Medical care at walk-in clinics and an emergency room hospital are closeby.

Our property is located in Burlington Township, 9 miles from the resort town of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. 13 miles from. Perham,Minnesota. 55 miles from the Fargo, North Dakota/Moorhead, Mn. hub of airport/ colleges/ city offerings.

●SUMMARY
●Setting:
Envision a half mile of lakeshore, sandy beach, boatslip, and acres of lawn and trees for walks or games and fun.
●Bedrooms:
3 big bedrooms with 2 queens 3 twins
2 private upstairs lofts
6 twin beds total
Sink and toilet in "Chef's Loft"

●Recreation:
If a pontoon is needed, call our marina rentals nearby.
• Jet skiing with permission only.
•One boat permitted
•Additional boats need host approval and additional fee.

●Fully equipped kitchen
●We've got a grill. You bring the fire, fuel and food! By fire, we mean charcoal.

●Fully stocked bathrooms
● Individual towel sets and soap for each guest
● Fully stocked laundry, detergent et

●Rates based on party of eight guests.
Additional $60 per guest per night. Maximum guest count: 12.

●Minimum~ 3 nights

●Pets are not allowed. Some exceptions with a $250 fee.

●Come discover the beauty of this 38 acre retreat. Hike the half mile beach, woods and grounds.

●Ask our caretaker about the Scottish Golf Course -yes it involves sheep!




Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Property manager

Erickson
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
No smoking
●No additional tents or camper RVs, fires
Guests AND their visitors are responsible for all damage to contents/property during stay!

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is 1948 Waterfront Lodge Rustic Elegance Fall Color! Couples/Staff Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1948 Waterfront Lodge Rustic Elegance Fall Color! Couples/Staff Getaway ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1948 Waterfront Lodge Rustic Elegance Fall Color! Couples/Staff Getaway ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1948 Waterfront Lodge Rustic Elegance Fall Color! Couples/Staff Getaway located?

Nestled on the beach, this Frazee lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Sucker Creek Preserve, Detroit Lake Beach and Perham Lakeside Golf Club. Detroit Lake and East Spirit Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

1948 Waterfront Lodge Rustic Elegance Fall Color! Couples/Staff Getaway Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family gathering

Beautiful lodge. There is room for everyone to be together or for people to enjoy their own space. The lake and property are lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stupendous space, inside and out. Kitchen equipped for a large group (we had 12) cooking and cleanup’crews together. Stove, sink dishwasher, top notch. Stargazing, superb. ‘Rustic Elegance’ was perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most Beautiful place, authentic, charming, cozy! This place has so much space and fun bedrooms! Our family was there for our son’s wedding and it was the perfect location for everything we needed! It was really hard to leave this place! Thank you for sharing your home with us we really felt welcomed and at HOME!! Love, the Miller Family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Lake stay

Great place to go to and have fun with family and friends!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy B., Denver, Colorado

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

Great place!

We had a family get together and needed a big place. This place was perfect for our needs! Very clean and an amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

We felt like the Kennedys

Fantastic property on amazing grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Exceptional stay!

The house and surrounding grounds far exceeded our expectations! The layout of the house was perfect for our family. Plenty of space to cook, share meals, lounge in the great room or porch areas. Laurel and Gene were very accessible when we had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey R.

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

Rustic cabin

The property was beautiful and the host was nice and amazingly attentive. The cabin was extremely hot during the day and had fans blowing all over the cabin and in every room, and the window wouldn’t open upstairs in one of the lofts. There were problems with the WiFi connection that the host worked to remedy. The water in the kitchen smelled horrible and it took a full day of running before it subsided. There was not enough hot water for showers for the 12 of us. Literally four people got warm showers in the evening. I understand it is a cabin, but the cobwebs on the windows were excessive and we felt they could have been cleaned away prior to arrival. The shower in the loft didn’t work and one of the showers and separate toilet stall were located in the laundry/mud room and they were unacceptable and too rustic to use. Also, kids under 17 weren’t allowed in the lofts without an adult. The loft rules and bathroom information are things that should be clear in the description before booking. Otherwise, as mentioned in the beginning, the property grounds were beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kari C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

In town for WeFest

Our whole family enjoyed our time at the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte P.

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

Lovely place!

We just returned from a great stay. This is a beautiful property. The lake was great for swimming, the house is charming and acreage makes it feel secluded. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryce B.

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

Great place for a family get away

This was our families 2nd year returning to the lodge. It’s the perfect space for a larger family with beautiful grounds, unique character and situated on a quaint lake. The lodge is picturesque and has lots of space inside and out. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

SSR, Wausau Wisconsin

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

Exceeded our Expectations

This property provided a reunion of HS friends & their spouses the perfect opportunity to enjoy each others company & catch up on life. The grounds are spectacular and very private & the house was large enough to accommodate 5 couples (and children, if need be) quite comfortably. A stunning estate kept pristinely in 1947 fashion, was a delight to stay at such a beautifully maintained historic home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Beautiful Property

Wonderful home and great piece of lake front property. Very cool old cabin. Amazing sunsets over the lake to enjoy on the deck. Plenty of room for a big family! Nice sand beach and good size dock. Huge yard for all the kids to run around. I would definitely return and recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., Berkeley, CA USA

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

Beautiful classic lodge on pristine lake

Had a family reunion at this lovely home. 5 bedrooms meant everyone had a bed. The lovely interior spaces allowed our group to spread out and enjoy different focuses in differ areas. The weather didn’t allow much swimming but we enjoyed the little beach with pretty pebblesand the water clear and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat V.

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

Peaceful

This property was secluded and very quiet. If the kids were not fishing from the dock, they were swimming in the lake. It was close enough to the boat launch to walk over and they swam there too. It was convenient to run into town to shop or go to the lake there. We would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandi and Alison S.

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

Amazing place to get away from it all, without being far away

The place is very well maintained inside and out, and is very comfortable no matter your age. We spent our time outside or in the sunroom staring at the beautiful view. It really is a nice private place that’s good for large families. We had multiple generations and we didn’t feel like we were on top of each other all the time. Everything is as described, but the charm of the place can’t be captured. Amazing views and a relaxing environment that isn’t far at all from Detroit Lakes or Fargo. It was far better than we expected and easily the cleanest lake house we’ve ever rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

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

Great family Labor Day Getaway

Our family of six plus an infant stayed at the cabin over Labor Day Weekend. The place was fantastic and we couldn't have been happier. The location, property and interior were perfect and exactly what we were looking for. The land the property sits on is breathtaking and looks like a movie set. We were able to visit with the caretaker of the property and the owner, and both were helpful. You won't be disappointed with this listing. We hope to return next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Family get together

Laurel was very prompt getting back to me with any questions we had. The lodge and grounds were beautiful. The upstairs lift rooms were a little hot this time of year but rest of house was great with fans and breezes. We were close to hiking, biking and of course swimming in the lake which was a big hit with grandkids. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Great property!

Our family of nine with three infants had a great stay at Laurel‘s property on Eagle Lake. It has the feel of a historic lodge that has been well cared for with lots of space for a family to spread out. Everything was very clean, and the kitchen was well stocked. It is very secluded on several acres of molded grounds interspersed with large Trees overlooking the lake. There is a very nice dock which we were able to keep our boat on. Only slight difficulty is that we were there probably the hottest and most humid week of the summer, and there is not air conditioning. Despite this, the place is well ventilated and had lots of fans and we were overall fairly comfortable. The lake is great. We had decent luck fishing, and the caretaker Gene was kind enough to set up a nice place for us to clean our fish. Will definitely consider making this a regular family reunion spot.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful family escape!

The lodge was spacious and comfortable, and had everything we needed. The lake was clear and the shallow private swimming area was perfect for our little ones. The bedroom diagrams were a bit off (One lower level room with a queen only had 1 twin, not too, but the lofts had 3 twins in one and 4 in the other, so the total worked out for us) and it would have been nice to have a pole or something else attached to the dock to tie the boat to, but we made it work. The spacious grounds allowed us to be "alone in the wilderness", which was very relaxing! The kitchen amenities were perfect, and the decor was really fun. We'll be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dianna B.

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

Wonderful retreat

Our family of 11 had vacationed for a number of years at a family resort. The resort closed and we were left without a vacation site for this summer. As it turned out, we ended up with this absolutely fabulous rental on a beautiful property and lake. It was easy to communicate with the owner and she was very responsive. Our grandkids love to fish and had the best ever fishing (their words). There was plenty of bright, clean space in the house for all of us to gather together and if someone wanted time alone that space was available as well. We booked for 2023 before we left.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Relaxing and beautiful lakeside retreat

Everything couldn’t have gone smoother - very easy to communicate with owner snd found the place to be extremely clean and comfortable. We rented a boat from nearby shop snd all the fisherman caught so many fish. We also saw eagles, otters and loons. Caretaker Gene was so friendly and took my dad (we celebrated his 80th birthday on this trip) on a golf cart tour of the facility. The grounds are amazing and the house was really unique. I would highly recommend renting or bringing a boat if you have people in your group who like to fish and you can also fish off of the shore. Sitting out each morning was so peaceful snd the sunsets were beautiful. Can’t say enough nice things about our experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Matthew S.

Peaceful 1940's Lodge

I brought a group of 10 people to stay at The Aerie. The lodge is spacious and easily accommodated my group. The building was clean and well provisioned with modern kitchen appliances; after stopping at a grocery store nearby we were able to cook all our meals there. The owner is very responsive and easy to work with. The lodge is set far back from the road and the grounds are spacious and well kept. It's a great space for yard games. The lake is very quiet, with limited boat traffic it made for spectacularly serene sunsets. Couple of notes to be aware of: there is no fire pit and fires are not allowed on the property. There is no A/C in the building. We got lucky and stayed over a weekend where the humidity remained low, but we agreed that it would be difficult to sleep during the hottest weeks of summer.

10/10 Excellent

Kayla H.

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

Amazing northern MN lodge!

We absolutely loved our stay at the Aerie Lodge. It was the perfect up north get away! Beautiful views, spacious lodge, relaxing atmosphere, gorgeous grounds, and pristine lake made for the perfect vacation. Laurel was such a gracious host, very helpful as we planned this trip and prompt at answering any questions. Gene, the caretaker, was a gem, and takes wonderful care of the beautiful property. We spent four nights at the Aerie with eight adults and two kids over the Fourth of July, and it was a great space for a multigenerational getaway (grandparents, siblings, and kids). Perfect to spread out but also plenty of room for us all to be together to celebrate a special sixtieth birthday and Independence Day. We loved swimming off the dock and the water was clean and shallow for the kids to swim. The kitchen was great for cooking group meals, with a big long table where we could all eat together. The lodge itself is built of beautiful wood, with amazing views of the lake, and the grounds are amazing! So expansive with hiking trails and lots of space to run and play games. Overall an amazing property, where you and your loved ones can create lifelong memories. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Minneapolis, MN

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

An amazing gem

We LOVED our stay. I don’t give rave reviews on VRBOs often because, frankly, I’m pretty picky. I’m so, so happy we ended up in this beautiful location over Memorial Day this year. The listing is very accurate, except it can’t do justice to how stunning this property is. The grounds are very well cared for and my kids loved playing and exploring everywhere. We have young kids so having a shallow beach that wasn’t right next to the house (which is set back a bit) was key for our kids safety. The lake is really quiet and the property has a ton of shoreline. The house is tastefully kept up and very comfortable. The lofts would be perfect for teens or adults - not safe for kids because of the steep steps and fire doors that open right into the main room. But we fit very well in the 3 large main floor bedrooms. The kitchen has all updated appliances and kitchenware. The views are stunning. Laurel, the owner, is very available and answered all questions promptly. We got to meet Gene, the grounds keeper, who is lovely and has been caring for the property for a long time. We will definitely be back. This is a beautiful, quiet get-away spot and works well for families (we went with 2 young families and a set of grandparents). Lovely spot!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021