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Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front Lake Home for Rent

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View of the house from the lake
View of House from the lake
900 Sqr Ft Deck
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ottertail, MN
  • Place, Maple Wood Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Thumper Pond Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Otter Tail Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Large Living Room

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front Lake Home for Rent

Our home is located on a half acre lot near Ottertail, MN. Our 1000 acre lake boasts great fishing and boating. Or you can just relax on our private beach and swim in our weed free lake. This property is also a great location for ice fishing and winter activities. Boasting 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms and large kitchen and dining area. Attached 900 sqr ft deck with patio furniture and out door grills. Stamped concrete sidewalk straight to the dock and to the firepit area.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are 2 guard rails available for bunks
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Do not throw butts in yard or lake

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ottertail

Located in Ottertail, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maple Wood Park and Glendalough State Park, while History Museum of East Otter Tail County and ITOW Veterans Museum are cultural highlights.
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Ottertail, MN

What's nearby

  • Maple Wood Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Thumper Pond Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Otter Tail Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Detroit Lake - 43 min drive - 59.9 km
  • Detroit Mountain Recreation Area - 52 min drive - 65.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ottertail Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Otter Supper Club & Lodge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marge’s Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Willy Ts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Woodshed Bar And Grill - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front Lake Home for Rent pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front Lake Home for Rent?

As of 17 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front Lake Home for Rent on 31 Mar, 2026 start from S$529, 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 Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front Lake Home for Rent?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front Lake Home for Rent?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front Lake Home for Rent?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front Lake Home for Rent located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Maple Wood Park, Thumper Pond Golf Course and Otter Tail Lake. Rush Lake and Round Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very lovely, roomy home, supplied with just about everything a family would want or need. Nice big yard, great beach - would be awesome for younger children - and a gigantic lakeside deck plus another large deck on the other side of the house. The owner was very congenial, helpful and easy to reach if needed. Lake Buchanan is good for pan fish (sunnies, fun especially for children to catch) crappies, blue gills, walleye, bass & northern! Our family had a wonderful time there!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

The home and property where perfect space for our family. The lake was very nice with sand beach and

We had a very good experience with this property. Would recommend to any family vacation experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Spectacular

Beautiful place lots of room pretty scenery
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Larissa N.

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

Great location and lots of room

This was such a nice property. Lots of space for our family and loved being able to go to the lake and play in the sand. It is in a great location and there was great communication with the property owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Beautiful beach and lake

This was a beautiful lake. The sandy beach area was great for the kids. We also loved the nice fire pit area and large deck. The owner was extremely friendly, responsive, and easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Great time

Very nice place to stay. Loved the two living rooms with tv. Great deck beautiful lake. Weather was hot but sitting on the deck with lake breeze was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Pictures matched what the property has offer. Nice sandy beach, great deck to grill, clean house with plenty of sleeping areas. The hosts were great to work with. I would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff r.

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

Family vacation

This is one of nicest places we have stayed. We've been going for 15 years and have never gone back to the same place twice. We will be back next year. Great people to work with. And perfect for our family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Three generation vacation

This property was perfect for our group of 5 adults and 6 children. Everything we needed to have a great vacation. We enjoyed the beach, lily pad, fire pit, kayak, beautiful decks, outdoor seating, blackstone grill and everything the home had to offer. The host was very accommodating and neighbors were great, too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

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

Great Stay

My family and I had a great time staying at this house. We had 8 adults in our group and had plenty of room for everyone. It was clean and as described. The weather was a little cool but we were able to get some fishing in and catch a few. We also were able to do some other activities in the area. The host gave us good information and was great at communicating when necessary. We plan on staying here again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven y.

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

Lake vacation

Everything went smoothly. The “cabin” was spacious and well laid out for children. Great Lake with sandy beach. Everyone in our party would return again. Marybeth was great hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Paula N.

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

Very nice outdoor space!

Beautiful patio and view of lake with great grill for morning breakfast outdoors in a nice setting. Very quiet lake with a few kids having fun one afternoon, too cold for us to swim though. Our Mother/Daughter Annual outings feature cooking, eating, card-playing, shopping. The city of Ottertail is 5 miles away with one nice boutique. Plenty of sleeping areas and big kitchen. Owner was very friendly and communication good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily R.

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

Great Rental property!

We chose to VRBO vs pulling our camper and was the best idea ever! Love the outdoor space! Amazing deck (no worry about splinters in your feet) w/patio seating and having use of a grill & Blackstone! Great fire pit area! Beach was good for swimming with kids (water level a bit low during our stay but had fun) The only draw back was the boat lift was to small for our boats so the guys had to trailer each night however they did like fishing the numerous lakes within a short distance of our location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is the best rental our family ever stayed at for our annual disconnect from the daily grind & reconnect as a family week. Marybeth is an outstanding host. She thought of everything you need to be comfortable both inside and out. There was plenty of room for our 3 families.The kitchen felt like a chef’s kitchen with all the supplies, gas range, and commercial sized refrigerator! We especially appreciated the filtered water provided. There was room for us to dine inside or outside. The bathrooms were great, but a special treat for all was the beautiful, modern, oversized shower in the master suite. There are two living rooms, one with games and puzzles aplenty, stocked for every age group! Wireless is available. And while we did not use them much, there was a TV in every room. There are large decks in the front and back, with comfortable seating, including cushions. The front entry included both stairs and a ramp to the front door.The backyard is so large. There’s a very nice sized fire pit area, including chairs. There’s a comfortable walking path leading down to the lake, & perfect for the little ones is a long beach area - perfect for sand play & rock/shell hunting. The other plus for little ones is the lake is very clear, and it stays shallow for a long way out. Marybeth also provides a lily pad. During our stay the amount of weeds near our beach was very limited. There are deep areas in the late as well, great for swimming. Go for it. It’s a 10
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

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

Family Vacation

This was our second time staying at this property. It works well for a group of adults that want to spend time together. Some updates had been made since last year and made the property even better. Host is very responsive and it is a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter H.

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

Nice lake

Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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Hosted by Marybeth Workin

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