Cottage 5 is great for family gatherings, & fishing on Lake Osakis!

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A backyard with a barbecue grill, a table and chairs, and a small deck area.
A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, wooden walls, a kitchen area, and a dining table.
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and microwave. There is a dining table with chairs and a sofa.
A boat docked at a wooden pier with a 'FOR RENT' sign on the back.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Osakis, MN
  • Place, Lake Osakis
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Osakis

Located in Osakis, this cabin is on a lake. Kensington Runestone and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Big Ole Viking Statue and Douglas County Historical Society. Erickson's Petting Zoo and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Osakis, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Osakis - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Latoka - 14 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Sauk Lake - 15 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 21 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 22 min drive - 31.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tip Top Dairy Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪O-Town Tavern - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sidewalks Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪AJ's Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Osakis Liquor Store - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage 5 is great for family gatherings, & fishing on Lake Osakis! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage 5 is great for family gatherings, & fishing on Lake Osakis!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage 5 is great for family gatherings, & fishing on Lake Osakis!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage 5 is great for family gatherings, & fishing on Lake Osakis!?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Cottage 5 is great for family gatherings, & fishing on Lake Osakis! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Lake Osakis and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Clifford Lake. Erickson's Petting Zoo and Lake Geneva are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was accessible for when needed . Very easy to talk with . The cabin was very clean . Comfortable living area for the 4 of us . Walk in shower was a big plus . Beach was in walking distance . Would stay again .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake side fun

Nice little campground by Lake OsakasLots of sunfish for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Owners

We really enjoyed our stay! The location was perfect for everything from launching our boat, close proximity to town, and the fishing was very good! The cabin was perfect for my husband and I! The owners were very attentive and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2020
Thank you very much, we are working continuously to try and making even better!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin! Very clean upon arrival and spacious feeling for its size.We appreciate you sharing our space with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rustic resort. Janet and Shand were a delight to work with and very accommodating. The pantoon ride made the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage 5

Very clean and all new appliances, flooring, sinks, toilet bed..great place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
7.5
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Communication with hostess was instant and responsive. When we arrived, we did notice that a few basic amenities that were advertised were not available. We were happy with our planned stay, but probably will not return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2026
Thank you for staying at Idlewilde and best wishes to you all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little retreat

Remodled cottage was clean and had plently space for 1 adult and 3 kids. The wifi and television were great for watching movies and for my teenage daughters to keep their snap streaks. The docks were great for fishing and taking in sunsets. Janet was very responsive to questions and everyone I encountered was very friendly. There is a beach a couple blocks down and many beaches in Alexandria. We enjoyed ice cream at the dairy bar and food/bowling at the barn and bowl right in osakis. Would recommend for a laid back family get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not what we expected

The cabin is under new ownership and hopefully they will be replacing the couch and carpeting as they were very dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2020
Yes we will be replacing all 5 cabins septic, water heaters, showers, toilets, sinks in the bathrooms, and flooring throughout cabins. It is a lot of time and expense on us to fix previous owners 13+ years of neglect. We try to reflect the wear and tear of them in the pricing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and beautiful sunseta

We selected this property because of having access to a dock for our fishing boat. It's very obvious that the cabin had recently been remodeled. The only drawback for me since I have a bad back was the beds. They weren't the most comfortable. We did have a family member sleep on the futon and she said that was comfortable and supportive. It was very close to town, but yet far enough away to enjoy the Serenity of the lake. We had a two year-old with us so it was nice to be able to walk to the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was super easy, cabin was very clean and had a everything you would need for kitchen. Janet was super fast and responding to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Had a great time!! Picture was a bit misleading calling it a cabin. Thought it was a separate cabin. Lake must be low… had hard time getting on and off of the boat lift I rented. Still fun time and would come back !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage, faces west - has air conditioner. Definitely cabin cottage feel. Owners are great, answered all our questions. Nice little town walking distance to many things on town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

This was a wonderful place to stay. It is right on the lake with a big dock to catch fish off of. The owners are very accommodating. They are there if you need anything.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Very peaceful at the cabin, wished there was swimming access but there was a beach just a few blocks away. Catching fish right off the dock. Nice size sunnies and bass. Owners were amazing and very friendly. A couple issues with the power but they are fixing it. Overall I had a wonderful time with the family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August stay 2019

Friendly owner. Attended to our needs. Rentals were very clean.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2020
Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Osakis Gem

Idlewild, now under new management is delightful. Cozy, fantastic owners, lovely lake views and lots of great antique shops close by. Plan to go again in a few years.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2020
We would love to have you come back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

It was very relaxing trip.

I enjoyed the cabin and the area. You and your family are great people, and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2020
Thank you Mike!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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