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Lake Front Home with Pool and Stunning Views

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Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92148 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Annandale, MN
  • Pleasant Lake
  • Whispering Pines Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cedar Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Crib and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Lake Front Home with Pool and Stunning Views

Summary:

Indulge in a peaceful lake home retreat just an hour away from Twin Cities Downtown. Our modern home offers all the comforts and more, with wall-to-wall views of Swartout Lake – one of the quietest and most private lakes in Annandale. Enjoy spectacular sunsets over the west-facing lake, surrounded by the beauty of a bird sanctuary. Take a dip in the heated pool with serene lake views. This is your escape to tranquility and modern living.



The Space:

Indulge in the complete charm of our modern rambler home, where the three-car garage ensures ample parking convenience. This one-level living space is adorned with high-end finishes, including granite counters, Wi-Fi, and TVs in both the living room and bedroom.



Step outside onto the recently finished deck, ready to elevate your experience with breathtaking views and outdoor relaxation. Immerse yourself in the serenity of the surroundings, enhanced by the nearby bird sanctuary island on Lake Swartout, where various bird species make their presence known throughout your stay.



While pets are warmly welcomed with a fee of $25 per day (maximum of two pets), the property offers more than just indoor comfort. Explore the allure of the lake with our pool available from May to September, providing a refreshing retreat, weather permitting.



Beyond the deck, anticipate the joy of a new dock, also completed, enhancing your lakeside enjoyment.



***Subject to weather conditions, our late spring and early fall offerings include one kayak, one canoe, and two paddle boards, all at your disposal for maximum enjoyment with the property! Before using any watercraft, please note that a waiver must be signed.



**Please check with host to confirm pool being opened**



Enjoy Corn hole, disc golf, corquet, bocce ball, pickleball net to use in driveway, ladder toss, and badminton are available to enjoy in the summer months.



Though Lake Swartout may not cater to water sports or swimming, the property compensates by providing a range of watercraft experiences. Note that the lake is designated for viewing pleasure and small watercraft activities like kayaking or paddleboarding.



For those with a penchant for boating, public boat launches are conveniently situated within a few miles. Enjoy the convenience of Hi-Speed Wi-Fi throughout the home, ensuring you stay connected while immersed in the tranquility of Annandale, known as "The Heart of the Lakes" with its 26 lakes within a 10-mile radius.



This retreat isn't just a getaway; it's a harmonious blend of modern luxury, natural beauty, and complete outdoor relaxation. Your lakeside escape awaits, promising an unforgettable experience.



Guest Access:

Guests are invited to savor the entirety of the house, where comfort meets style seamlessly. The deck, a picturesque addition, is already complete, offering a perfect space for outdoor enjoyment. Furthermore, for those eager to explore the water, canoes are readily available for rent as of 2024. Your retreat is not just accommodation; it's an immersive experience, with finished amenities awaiting your relaxation and enjoyment.



The Neighborhood:

Annandale, nestled in Wright County, Minnesota, USA, boasts a population of 3,228 as of the 2010 census. Aptly nicknamed "The Heart of the Lakes," this charming city is surrounded by an impressive 26 lakes within a mere 10-mile radius.



Other Things to Note:

There is a bird sanctuary island on the lake, and you will see varieties of birds during your stay.



Lake Swartout is not a great lake for water sports and or swimming.

Pools are open during May to September (Opening and closings are cold weather dependent)



*Please note this is not a swimming or recreational boating lake, lake is for viewing pleasure and small watercraft like kayaks or paddleboards.

There are many public boat launches within a few miles if you want to bring your own boat.

This is a modern rambler home (One Level Living) with high finishes like granite counters, Wi-Fi, TV in Living Room and Bedroom.

Annandale is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,228 at the 2010 census. Annandale has been dubbed "The Heart of the Lakes" because it has 26 lakes within a 10-mile radius.



We are pet friendly but only allow 2 pets (dogs) for each reservation. To ensure a pleasant stay for all our guests and maintain our property in excellent condition, we have a few guidelines for pet stays:



Pet Fee: $25 per night, per pet requested through booking platform after reservation is confirmed, will be an additional charge requested.



To ensure the safety of both our guests and the security of our residence, we have strategically positioned external surveillance cameras around the perimeter of our home.



Amenity Disclosure

Please note that while our property may offer access to amenities such as watercraft (canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, paddle boats, etc.) and/or a pool, their availability and functionality are not guaranteed. These items are provided as complimentary amenities for guest use when in working order.



We do not provide compensation, discounts, or refunds in the event that any amenity (including but not limited to pool or other recreational equipment) is unavailable, out of service, or not functioning during your stay.



All amenities are used at your own risk, and guests are responsible for following all safety guidelines.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Annandale

Annandale is home to this holiday home. Veit Automotive Foundation Museum and Wright County Hisrotical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whispering Pines Golf Course and Wright Technical Center.
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Annandale, MN

What's nearby

  • Whispering Pines Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Cedar Lake - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Maple Lake - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Lake John - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sugar Lake - 17 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Big Lake Station - 30 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Spilled Grain Brewhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Homestyle Country Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Southbrook Grille - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Front Home with Pool and Stunning Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lake Front Home with Pool and Stunning Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Lake Front Home with Pool and Stunning Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Front Home with Pool and Stunning Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Front Home with Pool and Stunning Views located?

Situated in Annandale, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Whispering Pines Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cedar Lake and Hidden Marsh Wildlife Management Area. Corinna Wildlife Management Area and Annandale Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great for our family weekend! Our little ladies loved the pool and yard was great for games played.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis K.

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

Wonderful weekend "away"

Beautiful house, lovely area, keep checking for open dates for a weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUDY P.

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

Sister's Vacation

The house was very clean and the accommodations were great! Our only issue was that we were not able to connect to the WiFi but other than that it was perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Work Trip

Nice location and close to everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great weekend trip

The pool was very warm and refreshing. The house was clean and all put together. I would go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantel J., Minnesota, USA

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

Perfect Summer Get-Away

Great VRBO experience all around! We did a work retreat in this beautiful & quiet setting. The pool was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

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

Cozy

Nice & cozy for a winter stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Great local getaway

Being about to spend an entire day by a pool and swimming in early September in MN was amazing! The heated pool helped to make swimming in 65-70 degree weather feel very comfortable. Lots of space on the pool deck/patio for our group of 5 adults. Note that the kitchen has limited spices, no olive oil, butter, or Pam spray for cooking, so bring your own!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake U.

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

Gorgeous and relaxing

House was great, the views were fantastic and even got to swim in the pool during fall in MN! What’s not to love?!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Behnam S.

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

Great location, clean house, awesome pool!

We really enjoyed our stay, the property manager/owner communicated everything very well, the house is clean and had all the things we hoped for, attention to the details was remarkable. I agree with some reviews that the location might be a little tight for 9 people. There is some intermittent noise from the pool pump that might not help with sleeping, although the system keeps the pool very clean and pleasant to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Great Stay

We had a great time. The pictures list the property accurately and the place was clean and welcoming. Any questions I had the hosted responded immediately. We enjoyed bringing our dogs and they loved chasing the ball in the long backyard. The adults enjoyed sitting under the shade of the gazebo watching the kids play in the pool. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey B.

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

Excellent Memorial Day Getaway!

Property is generally quite good. Close location to Mpls/St. Paul Metro Area. Quiet lake and relaxing environment. Kids loved the large open green space and adults enjoyed the outdoor seating areas. The spaces inside the home are spacious and do not feel cramped. Host was accommodating and handled the reservation seamlessly. We would consider coming back to this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim J., St. Petersburg, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Annandale beautiful cabin

Very nice, quiet, and clean cabin. We were on a family vacation - infants to grandparents. The listing information was inaccurate about bedrooms - there are only TWO bedrooms (but 5 beds, counting the pull-out sleepers). The lake is beautiful to look at, but it's not for recreational use. No boating; no swimming. The long yard was great for the kids. The area is very quiet and rural, including dirt roads. We made use of the kitchen, outdoor grill and patio. The owner was responsive when we called with questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nate Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing Stay for One Reason

Great location, property was very nice. Unfortunately, heated pool wasn't working and made swimming in a "heated" pool a dare and not to relax. One reason to pick this property was heated pool versus the several properties that had hot-tubs. May seem harsh, but the heated pool was the reason why we selected this listing when compared to others and to not have that made the decision wrong. Would recommend asking manager if pool is working properly before listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

D S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Pretty good!

First, as another reviewer mentioned, there are NOT 5 bedrooms, there are 2, maybe 3 if you loosen the definition. It worked OK for our purposes, but if you need 5 bedrooms, this isn’t the place for you. That said, we enjoyed our stay. Lots of space and 3 bathrooms, which was nice for our larger party. Much of the house looks recently renovated, interior is generally nice, modern, good window views of the lake and pool. My young nieces and nephews LOVED the pool, it’s not large, but was perfect for them. We actually liked the entire back patio area, well shaded, good for eating, socializing and the aforementioned pool. Not a swimming lake, but lake does provide a nice backdrop to the fun. A huge and open backyard, but also lots of goose poop so we didn’t use it much. The house isn’t far from either Annandale or Maple Lake so accessible to small town grocery stores, restaurants, and even a good brewery. The only other negatives we found were that the refrigerator was dirty upon arrival, the dishwasher is very old with lots of rust in its interior, and there is a large stain on the baseboard near the back door. Owner was responsive to one question we had regarding wifi and we had no problems checking in or out. Would consider staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Wael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great property and location

Great property. It was cleaned very well. The amenities were good in general, and the lake location is very good with a big backyard. Landlord was responsive to communication and questions. There were two reasons why I didn't give a higher rating. One is minor, and isn't the main reason, but the "heated" pool in the backyard was not quite "heated" as we had expected. More importantly, the listing said, and still says, that there are 5 bedrooms. I chatted with the owner about this, and he explained how on his end it does not show as 5 bedrooms, but somehow it does on Vrbo. Regardless of who's fault that is, it created a large inconvenience in our plans as our friends and I had planned accordingly. We made it work, but the owner was not apologetic nor tried to resolve the issue, was more like "oh, not sure why it is this way, but there's 3 bedrooms not 5." Moreover, I told the owner, nicely, that he should contact customer support to fix that since it's quite a big deal when it comes to trip planning for guests. However, I can see that the listing still says 5 bedrooms, which isn't accurate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Carolyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian M.

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

Great girls weekend!

House was beautiful and the view out the back windows were fantastic! We had amazing weather and the pool was a great temperature. Perfect for our girls weekend. Similar to other reviews, there are only 2 actual beds so keep that in mind!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary b.

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

Christmas vacation

Beautiful house, cozy, very clean. Another fry pan would have been helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy E.

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

Great stay

Great stay. Property is perfect for a gathering. Only issue was the pool’s propane tank ran out on Saturday morning. The owner was responsive and hopefully will make the situation right, as it’s a main amenity to the property given the non-recreational lake it sits on. Would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Girls' Weekend Success

We arrived and found the property as promised. Plenty of space for the seven adults we reserved for. Supplies were plenty- soaps, paper towels, etc. Safety and comfort were top notch! Would highly recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

Sad day, happy stay

We had to come into town for a funeral and all the rooms were booked at the hotel. We connected with this property and had a wonderful time with lots of room to meet up with family and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Katy G.

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

Nice private property, not a lake vacation

The views to the lake were nice but it’s not a swimming or boating lake but still clean, well-equipped, private property. Lots of lawn games and fire pit was fantastic, deck was great! Overall, very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Cheryl S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

No Lake Access

Nice house, but no lake access and falsified lake and dock pictures. Also, outside of house and windows are filthy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Heather C., Plymouth

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice Place

Nice place to stay. Lake is not a recreational lake. We booked this place because we wanted to use the lake over the hot week with our kids and it is not that type of lake. It is for your viewing pleasure. Plenty of space. We really liked the covered deck on the back of the house. We felt the place could have been cleaned better inside and out. A simple hosing down of the outside to get rid of dirt, spider webs, etc would have made it look much better. Stove, coffee maker, dishwasher were dirty and smelly, all garbage bins were completely full when we got there. Had to put our trash by the containers outside. Microwave was broken and queen blow up mattress had a huge hole but owner brought new microwave and foam pad to sleep on. Huge open yard was wonderful for our family to play yard games.

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