Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Upstairs Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR 2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria-License #1802
This quiet private home is surrounded by trees and is less than 2 miles from downtown Alexandria and all its attractions including The Central Lakes Trail. There is everything you need to make your vacation enjoyable such as the 110' sandy beach, 2 - 10’ kayaks, large 300 square foot Trex deck facing the lake, a fire pit for sitting around enjoying the sunset, fireworks or a few S'mores and a hammock strung between two trees at the shoreline. There are 4 bedrooms (2 on each floor-4 beds are Queen size & there is 1 Twin XL roll away on each floor - 2 total - if needed), 2 full bathrooms (1 on each floor), a jacuzzi tub in the basement bathroom, 2 furnished kitchens (full kitchen on upper level & wet bar kitchenette on lower level), family room on both floors, formal dining room on both floors with tables able to seat at least 8 comfortably or 10+ with the available bench seats, a washer and dryer on each floor, high speed internet, HD LED TVs in both family rooms, an attached garage for use during your stay and a shed by the lake that houses kayaks, life vests, chairs, water toys, yard games and pretty much all you'll need to enjoy beautiful Lake Cowdry.
The beach is hard sand with a boulder lined shore. There is plenty of room to tie up your boat to our new aluminum dock using the affixed slip hooks. Fishing is great right off the dock given there's a drop off about 20' from the end of the aluminum dock where many locals fish regularly. You will love the beautiful sunsets from the deck, as you're enjoying a meal grilled on the Weber gas grill or from one of many fold up camping chairs down by the lake but the fire pit (fire wood not provided, but may be purchased at multiple locations in town 2-miles away). You can grill your food and sip on your favorite beverages while watching the calm, clear waters of Lake Cowdry. There is central A/C on the main floor and window unit A/C in the basement though it is rarely needed given the amount of shade our home gets and the many windows allowing for great cross ventilation.
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Property Registration Number 1802
Property # 1071225vb
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
Note from host: We do not rent for parties or events.
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
Alexandria
Located in Alexandria, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Big Ole Viking Statue and Douglas County Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Casey’s Amusement Park and Geneva Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
Lake Andrew - 9 min drive - 14.2 km
Carlos Creek Winery - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
Getting around
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 129 min drive
Restaurants
Pilot Travel Centers - 4 min drive
Taco John's - 6 min drive
Eagles 3063 - 5 min drive
Dairy Queen - 6 min drive
Caribou Coffee - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR 2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria-License #1802 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR 2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria-License #1802?
As of 20 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR 2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria-License #1802 on 21 May, 2026 start from S$602, 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 Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR 2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria-License #1802?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR 2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria-License #1802?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR 2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria-License #1802?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR 2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria-License #1802 located?
This family-friendly Alexandria holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Latoka, Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum. Big Ole Viking Statue and Lake Mina are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had such a good time here! The house had everything we needed and slept 12 of us comfortably. The kids had a fun time swimming and catching fish off the dock. We would definitely recommend staying here!
Hannah E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, Hannah. We sincerely appreciate it and are happy to hear you had a wonderful time at our lake home! The swimming and dock fishing are wonderful for kids and families alike! We also appreciate hearing the amenities and items stocked in our home were helpful. Please come stay with us again…you were wonderful guests!
Beautiful home and great location (on the lake, proximity to downtown). My friends and I could not have asked for a better experience!
Sophie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2025
Thank you for taking time to write this great review, Sophie! We appreciate it and are happy you and your friends enjoyed yourselves! We too appreciate the location of our home being so close to town and on Lake Cowdry. Thank you again for being our guests!
We had such a great stay! SO clean and kitchen was stocked! Loved the kayaks, and being out on the water!
Megan D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at our lake home, Megan! We sincerely appreciate it and appreciate you being our guests. It makes us happy to hear that you had a nice stay! Please come stay with us again.
Thank you for your review! We appreciate it and appreciated having you as our guest at our lake home this past week! We look forward to having you and your family come stay again in the future.
Thank you for your review, Paul! We strive to be as accurate as possible in our postings & correspondence. We are happy to hear that we hit the mark and that you had an enjoyable stay in our lake home! Thank you again for being our guests.
Beautiful home over looking the lake, plenty of sleeping room and everything you need, Rhett and Katie were wonderful hosts, only stayed 1 night but will definitely book for a longer stay next year. Highly recommend this home.
Jackie C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2024
Thank you for being our guests Jackie! We hope you had a great time with your family and enjoyed the Grape Stomp festival. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review and look forward to hosting you again next year.
The house had everything we needed. It was a great stay!!!
Julie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you so much for being our guest Julie! We appreciate it and are glad you had a relaxing and enjoyable stay celebrating your sisters 40th birthday! We look forward to hosting you again.
The property was well cared for, clean and just what we needed. We were looking for a place to stay the night before our Cross Country Meet. It was a great place to stay.
Marie S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2022
Thank you for staying at our lake home and for taking time to write your review, Marie! We greatly appreciate it and hope that your cross country meet was a huge success!
Very nice! Comfortable, homey, and nice view of the lake. Would rent this house again when in the area. Owners are very easy to communicate with.
Valerie D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2025
Thank you again for being our guests, Valerie, and for taking get one to write this review! We sincerely appreciate it and are thankful you enjoyed your stay.
Great Lake house exactly as advertised. House was very comfortable for our group of six and we enjoyed the lake access. Location was great in that it was close to town but in the country enough to be really quiet.
An awesome home… accommodated everything we needed! Beautiful clear lake, fishing off the dock was so fun for the kiddos… our hosts were amazing we had ZERO issues and any questions we had were answered in a timely manner!!! We highly recommend it! Love that they had condiments on hand, toys for the kids kayaks, balls, many chairs to put around the fire!
Jackie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your great review of your stay at our lake home, Jackie! We sincerely appreciate it and love to hear of families getting to enjoy some quality lake time while being guests in our home. Thank you for being such fantastic guests!
We stayed here to go visit some wineries local and enjoy some lake time. It was a perfect location close to the wineries. The lake was clear and it was perfect to float and kayak. Recommend for a large group with lots of space
Krista R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write your review! We really appreciate it and are happy to hear the location worked really well for your vacation. We appreciate you being our guests! Come stay with us again.
Beautiful lake setting and sandy shallow beach for grandchildren. Home has plenty of room and enjoyed the kitchenette in the downstairs area for daughter and infant and family.
Cynthia F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2024
Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to provide your review on your stay, Cynthia! We sincerely appreciate it and are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at our lake home. Please come stay with us again.
We had such a wonderful stay in Alexandria. The house is filled stocked with everything you need, the outdoor space is beautiful and lots of outdoor toys to keep everyone happy. The hosts are wonderful and very helpful.
Kaylin V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write your review of our lake home, Kaylin! We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful stay and got a chance to enjoy our home, the wonderful lakeside area and enjoyed some time on the water. Thank you again for being our guests. We sincerely appreciate it.
We had an absolute blast at this property. Very clean, up to date, close to town, and very easy to communicate with the owners! Overall great experience!!
Jaime M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2022
Thank you for being our guests Jaime and for taking time to complete your survey! We sincerely appreciate it! Come stay with us again.
The property had everything for us. The kids enjoyed the kayaks and there were every size life jacket needed. The lake was beautiful and weather was awesome for our stay. I would gladly book this home again for my stay in Alexandria.
Katherine B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
Thank you for being our guests! We sincerely appreciate it. We are happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your time together and were able to enjoy the lake as well. Thank you again for staying with us!
Everything exceed our expectations; clean, updated, well stocked. Have suggested this location to others. We will stay there again.
Rose W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for your stay at our lake home, Rose! We sincerely appreciate it and are happy to hear you had a nice stay. We look forward to having you as our guests again!
It was a great spot for 4 couples who came from out of state for a family celebration. It enabled us to have a place to bring the 90 year old birthday girl to join her family for evening meals and great family time. It was perfect for us!
Janet T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay at our lake home, Janet! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you got to spend good quality time with your Sister and family over her Birthday! Please come stay with us again!
This lake home is very comfortable, with a beautiful lake view! The home was stocked with everything we needed, the beds and furniture are comfortable. The temperature was easy to keep comfortable even for cool, fall nights. There was plenty of space for our group and the location was great for all of us coming from different directions. It was a great stay!
Karla F.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to complete your review Karla! We sincerely appreciate it. We are happy to hear you had a nice stay at our lake home!
Rhett and Katie are fantastic hosts! They were very easy to communicate with. The home was very clean, had all the essentials, and plenty of space in yard for lawn games by the water!
Scott E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2022
Thank you for your kind words & for taking time to complete your survey Scott! We sincerely appreciate it & are happy to hear you had a great vacation at our lake home! Come stay with us again!
Verified
8/10 Good
Chris M.
4 Sept, 2018
Very well stocked home and quiet lake
The house had everything we needed for a great family get away! We loved the kayaks, hammock, nice kitchen supplies and a lovely view. The only con was sometimes the traffic noise from the county road was loud.
Chris M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you Chris & Rachel for your review and for being our guest! We greatly appreciate it and are glad to hear that you also enjoyed the great view, our well appointed lake home, the hammock by the shore and the new kayaks. We hope that you will be our guest again in the future.
About the host
Hosted by Rhett & Katie Marsten
We have owned this property since 2006 and, due to a relocation to Sioux Falls, we started making our vacation get-away available to you for short term rentals. This is the place where we have gone since we first met to now with our two young children to enjoy the finest of Minnesota lakes where you can feel like you're "up north at the lake" while only being a few miles from downtown Alexandria. The city of Alexandria has so much to offer, during all seasons, with a quaint downtown full of local retailers and restaurants, to downhill skiing, to snowmobile and cross country ski trails, to some of the best pan fishing available on Lake Cowdry - where our lake home resides. We are not property managers, rather we are owners who are renting our home to you and your family to enjoy during the dates we aren't able to enjoy it.
We sincerely hope you make memories during your stay in our lake home and want your experience to be a most enjoyable one.
Why they chose this property
Our home is extremely spacious, up-to-date and clean on one of the best level lots that Lake Cowdry has to offer. In addition, it is very close to the local Central Lakes Trail (walking, biking, rollerblading, snow mobile, cross country ski) and downtown Alexandria and all of the shopping and great restaurants that Alexandria has to offer.
What makes this property unique
Our lake home was formerly two residences with 2BR, 1BA, kitchen (full kitchen on upper level & well stocked kitchenette on lower level) and living area including washer/dryer on each level. We have opened our home up to a single-family residence with 2 attached garages, however, there are still 2 kitchens, 2 sets of washer/dryers and two full dining tables/living room areas which is PERFECT for groups who want to have the kids hang out downstairs while the adults enjoy each others' company upstairs. This home has a walk out lower level out to a level lake lot with a hard sand bottom. The water clarity exceeds 14 feet and the pan fishing off the dock is remarkable not to mention the kayaking in the two 10’ kayaks. There's a cozy fire pit by the shore near the hammock strung between two trees on the shore. There are ample chairs and water toys to enjoy (tubes, camping chairs, picnic table, floating rafts, pails, etc) in the shed by the shore.
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