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Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach

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A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A Christmas tree in a hallway with a wooden railing and a door in the background.
A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and two lamps.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A living room with a round coffee table, leather sofas, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Albert Lea City Arena
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Albert Lea, MN
  • Place, Albert Lea City Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fountain Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪20 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1 - Master bedroom - main floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Main Floor Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3 - Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4 - Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Futon - Full mattress in Lower level Family room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach

Get away, relax and have fun during your stay at The Cottage. Whether you are on a family vacation, a friend's weekend or a business trip, you will enjoy our spacious fully furnished home. The Cottage can comfortably sleep up to 15 people and has a large beautiful 1.2 acre yard for you to enjoy. What special memories you will make at The Cottage spending precious time together having fun cooking and eating, ordering in, if you choose, playing games, watching movies, going for a walk, relaxing on the deck and around the fire pit. We are located in the charming and historic town of Albert Lea, Minnesota or otherwise known as The Land Between the Lakes. The town offers many fun activities to do, good food to eat and places to shop.
Thank you for your interest in our Cottage. We are only a phone call away, if you have any questions during your stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We supply one playpen/sleeper and one highchair.
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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
Short-term rental only. Guests must vacate at checkout. No tenancy or residency is created. Maximum stay is 14 nights.
Any gathering or additional visitors require prior approval. Quiet hours are 11:30 pm - 7 am. Failure to comply may result in removal without refund.
No smoking or vaping inside the rental property. No pets allowed. If either are detected, the renter will lose their damage deposit.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2400351vb
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Albert Lea

Located in Albert Lea, this holiday home is near a water park. Freeborn County Historical Society is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fountain Lake and Rice Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, or check out an event or a game at Albert Lea City Arena. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Albert Lea, MN

What's nearby

  • Albert Lea City Arena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fountain Lake - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 20 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Spam Museum - 28 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Winnebago Industries Factory - 43 min drive - 76.0 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Harold's Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Fox Pub & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Liquor Depot - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleeps 15 Beautiful Home on 1.2 Acre lot Minutes from Lakes, boat dock & beach located?

This family-friendly Albert Lea holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Albert Lea City Arena and Fountain Lake. Marion Ross Performing Arts Center and Mayo Clinic Health System are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for a Family Weekend

We were in town for a wedding and this was a perfect place for our family to stay. The backyard, patio and games were amazing and the house had everything we needed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Thank you Becky. So glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed our rental home. We would be happy to have you back the next time you are in town.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

We’ve rented vacation homes for several years from California to Florida and this was the best one so far. The amenities, rooms, and outdoor green space were great. The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. Definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Doug, So happy to hear this! We would gladly welcome you back again! Thank you~ Jayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

This place was a great place for us to catch up with our extended family. After driving 8 hours we were thankful to have a house to relax in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2023
Wonderful family. A pleasure having them come to stay at The Cottage. Followed all the house rules and left the property in good shape. Would gladly welcome back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf weekend

Place worked great for friends to meet up and hang out and allowed us to see many local courses.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2022
It was Wonderful to have you stay at The Cottage! Come back any time. Thank you Jayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional

The cottage was beautifully decorated for our Christmas celebration with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great gathering place

Very clean, comfortable, provided everything one would expect. Great place for extended family to gather and relax, indoors and outdoors. Listing pictures and descriptions were accurate. Everyone had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
A pleasure having Michael and his family at our rental home. Followed house rules and was a wonderful guest. We are so glad to hear they had a great time. Would welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Adventure

We stayed for two nights. It was adorable!! Many necessities there to use. Highchair, cleaning supplies, iron, and even laundry detergent and fabric softener. Lots and lots of room for all of us!! Kids only complaint was there were no tvs in the bedrooms, but they survived!! 😂
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022
Thanks Kelly, So glad you all had a great time! Thank you for staying with us and glad the kids survived. 🤣
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get together

The eleven of us (4 families) was able to enjoy this house in a quiet neighborhood and see nature first hand out our window. Young fawns, squirrels, doe deer and many song birds. Able to go on the Pelican Breeze 2 boat cruise and the kids were allow to steer the boat. The home had many indoor and outdoor games for our young kids to bond with. The older adults tried out the frisbee golf courses in town and early morning walks or runs. We totally appreciated the host and her touches within the home and the warm feeling of each room. Very large backyard for the kids and adults to try out new sports. The kids greatly enjoyed walking thru the nearby greenhouse for plants to take home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2022
Thank you for choosing to stay at our rental home. We are so happy to hear what a wonderful time you had. What special memories you and your family made on this trip. You were wonderful guests and we would gladly welcome you back to The Cottage any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! Never have we had such a beautiful and well furnished VRBO. Everything was super clean and tidy. The back porch was so cute. Our grandkids ages 15 to 3 years old asked if we could stay there again. Our host was so quick with any communication. Thank you Jayne for making our stay so memorable. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure hosting you and your family at our rental home. We’re so happy to hear everyone enjoyed their stay, especially the grandkids! ❤️ We’d love to welcome you back anytime. Thank you again for taking such wonderful care of our home and for being such great guests! Take care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hockey tournament

We stayed at the house with four families for our 12 year old’s hockey tournament. The location was perfect and the house was better than we imagined. Spacious, clean, and even Christmas decorations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed staying at our rental home. Agree, perfect location for hockey families! We’d love to have you back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for large group

We were disappointed that the weather did not cooperate with us riding our motorcycles for the weekend but the cottage and surrounding area provided us with lots of fun and memorable moments for us to cherish.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
You were wonderful guests at The Cottage. We would welcome you back any time. So glad you enjoyed yourselves and made some great memories!

About the host

Hosted by Jayne E Iverson

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My husband and I have two children, who are attending college, thee dogs and a cat.
Chad is a talented contractor/carpenter. He loves to fish, grill, go on family vacations and in his spare time enjoys watching a good movie.

I am a registered nurse and I love to play games, refurnish furniture, go on walks, cook, do landscaping and cuddling with our pets.

Together my husband and I own and operate a Wedding and Event Venue called
The Barn of Chapeau Shores in Albert Lea, MN. Purchasing this beautiful home, next to our venue, is our newest adventure. We have enjoyed renting our property out for others to enjoy when they are traveling to this area. Whether you are coming to town for a wedding, a family vacation, a friend weekend get-a-way, or traveling for business, we are thankful for your interest and hope you have a wonderful time.

Why they chose this property

When we heard this home was for sale we were very excited. We could see that this would make a wonderful rental property. With it's spacious open concept, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, we felt it was a perfect home for the larger groups planning a trip together or for that couple that wants a larger comfortable home. We also could envision our renters enjoying the beautiful 1.2 acre lot with their family and friends. Playing outdoor games, grilling, sitting on the deck or around the fire pit.

Albert Lea, or otherwise known as, The Land Between the Lakes, is a small quaint town that is full of so many things to do, places to shop and eat. We are surrounded by several lakes and many enjoy walking or biking around Fountain Lake, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, tubing and so much more. Our historic downtown offers many unique boutiques and stores to shop at as well as places to eat. We hope you love our Cottage and our town as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

This rental property has room for 15 people to sleep and is located on a beautiful 1.2 acre lot. What fun you will have with everyone being able to be together during your travels.

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