Family & dog friendly; 5 min walk to beach, bars, downtown, restaurants and park

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71352 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill
Dryer

Explore the area

Detroit Lakes, MN

Detroit Lake Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Detroit Lake
‪10 min walk‬
Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center
‪13 min walk‬
Detroit Lakes, MN (DTL)
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Escape on Lake is a recently renovated, family and dog friendly, rental property in the heart of Detroit Lakes. We are within walking distance to the city beach, boat access, park, hospital, hockey arena, and many local restaurants/bars. It is perfect for a family getaway or small gathering of friends, or for traveling employees. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, access to washer/dryer, fully loaded kitchen, and other basic amenities will make you feel right at home. Spacious yard for yard games and relaxing!!

Property manager

Chris

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Detroit Lakes

Located in Detroit Lakes, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Lyle Crovisier Memorial Park and Detroit Mountain Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Red Willow and Whitehouse Interiors and Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion.

Detroit Lakes, MN

What's nearby

Red Willow and Whitehouse Interiors - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Detroit Lake Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Detroit Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Historic Holmes Theater - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

Detroit Lakes Station - 14 min walk
Fargo, ND (FAR-Hector Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
‪Zorbaz - ‬9 min walk
‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
‪Papacitos Burritos - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & dog friendly; 5 min walk to beach, bars, downtown, restaurants and park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Family & dog friendly; 5 min walk to beach, bars, downtown, restaurants and park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & dog friendly; 5 min walk to beach, bars, downtown, restaurants and park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family & dog friendly; 5 min walk to beach, bars, downtown, restaurants and park located?

This family-friendly Detroit Lakes holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Red Willow and Whitehouse Interiors, Detroit Lake Beach and Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes. Detroit Lake and Historic Holmes Theater are also within 15 minutes. Detroit Lakes Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Louisa L.

28 Apr, 2025

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

Troll Hunting!

We came for the weekend with our dog and had a great time. The home was perfect and had everything we needed! Wonderful location!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

30 Mar, 2025

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

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Great house and location. Super clean and hosts have supplied everything needed in the kitchen. Wonderful home. Definitely would recommend staying.haven't forgetsnything you might need.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

25 Mar, 2025

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

Great Place and Hosts

You can tell this isn't their first rodeo with VRBOs. Great communication and a well run place. Nice job!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

12 Jan, 2025

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

Cozy getaway

Chris and Kensie are outstanding hosts. The details in their home were above and beyond what we were expecting for our quick work weekend in Detroit Lakes. The bath salts were my personal favorite after a long day. We were able to bring our pup and after forgetting to bring his dishes, we found a water and food bowl just for our good boy! Great location! Hope to come back for a more fun getaway next time!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

4 Nov, 2024

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

Detroit Lakes

Wonderful property.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody V.

13 Oct, 2024

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

Great location

House is spacious and comfortable. The location was great. House is well equipped and Chris was a great host. We came for a bike trip and loved Detroit Lakes. We would love to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

31 Aug, 2024

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

Exceeded our expectations

The house was perfect for our family of 5. The pull out bed was perfect for our son with a disability and we appreciated having everything he needed on the main level. The hosts really go above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We appreciated the “little things,” laundry soap, shampoo, etc; Would definitely stay again and share with friends and family.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Detroit Lakes Troll Adventure

Chris, the property owner was great at responding with any questions. The house was very clean and up to date. We loved the location. The house was within walking distance to the lake, restaurants and shopping. We loved visiting Detroit Lakes and we would highly recommend staying at Chris's home! Thanks Chris! Carl & Pat

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Jul, 2024

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

Best place to stay to see Dambo trolls

The hosts were attentive and gracious. The home was well set up for shared and private time. There were lovely soaps and shampoos in the restrooms. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking and there are indoor and outdoor eating areas. Though some in our party have lived in MN for decades and others had been to the state a dozen times, we'd never been to Detroit Lakes, MN. We came to visit this quaint town and also to see Thomas Dambo's six trolls. The first troll is a 10 minute walk from this home. The other five trolls are a short drive. In visiting the trolls we saw many natural parts of MN which were beautiful and welcoming. The trip refreshed our souls and the home was a great place to return to each day and share meals.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby W.

28 Jul, 2024

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

A must stay if you’re in DL!

This house was absolutely the cutest! It was so close to the lake and restaurants for our group and was the perfect size for our group of 5! Chris is such an attentive host and responds so quickly if you ever need him and is one of the best hosts I’ve ever worked with! 10/10 would stay here again if I’m needing a place to stay in Detroit Lakes!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect Stay

We had such an amazing experience here! The house was beautifully done and super clean. It’s a quick walk to the beach and all the beachfront restaurants. The hosts had great communication before and throughout our stay. Every time they communicated, it was timely and relevant, we were never left wondering about anything. The expectations or rules were very clear and in line with what you’d expect for staying in someone’s home. They even had the checkout list and a binder with tons of information easily accessible. The house also had everything you could want or need, especially for families with little ones! It’s obvious that these hosts take pride in their guests experience and their home and it showed in everything they did. I would 100% come back and recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to stay near the beach in Detroit Lakes!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey E.

24 Jul, 2024

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

Getaway

Chris was great at communicating and understanding our situation.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

23 Jun, 2024

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

Incredible

This was my second stay at this VRBO and again the owners, Chris and Kensie were great. Their home is beautiful, immaculate and easy to check in. The Pavilion, the lake, restaurants, many shops and clinic/hospital are all within walking distance. I highly recommend this VRBO!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

27 May, 2024

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

BEST HOST and HOSTESS !!

Beautiful home, very clean, incredible and secure internet (I easily dialed into my work server located in Minneapolis), easy check in are only a few words to describe this VRBO. I have stayed in other VRBO's with family for vacations, but this was not a vacation for me. I checked in on the 5th of May after I changed my reservation 3 or 4 times and Chris and Kensie were very accommodating. My knee replacement surgery was on the 10th, and I had family members coming and going to check/care for me. Chris was very upfront and said I would have 3 steps to go up and down to get in their house, but that there is a railing. I had no problem getting in and out. On the third or fourth day after surgery, I received a beautiful floral arrangement wishing me a speedy recovery from Chris and Kensie. I was so surprised and that made my day. This was not an easy surgery for me; but the house main floor was wide open, and I could get around very easily with my walker. If you are looking for a place to stay for surgery or vacation; this IS the place. Even though I couldn't enjoy the lake this stay, my family did when it wasn't raining. It's only a few blocks away (easy walking distance). Thank you, Chris and Kensie; I will definitely be back. Andrea

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maleena L.

26 May, 2024

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

Loved it

The house was beautiful! In a quiet neighborhood, quick walk to the lake and some good food!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

8 Apr, 2024

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

Great Weekend Getaway

My friend and I stayed at this property over the weekend and surprisingly were able to stay within a 2-block radius the entire time. In one direction you have the lake, beach, and bars/restaurants. In the other direction, you have shops, a cafe, co-op, bookstore, brewery, and restaurants. The house was clean, comfortable, and in a great location. For two women, we felt safe the entire time and had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

17 Mar, 2024

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

Girls Weekend

This house is adorable and fit us perfectly! Chris was very responsive and so nice! We were close to town and it was an easy walk (if it wasn’t so cold out) I would highly recommend this home. Again absolutely adorable! Thank you for having us.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

11 Mar, 2024

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

Ski trip

House was very nice!! In town with family to go skiing . Had a wonderful weekend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie O.

1 Mar, 2024

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

Great Location

Rental is located close to downtown, restaurants and lake. Great distance for walking! Eager Property Manager ready to help with any needs and concerns. Lovely home!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

13 Jan, 2024

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

New Years trip

We had a great stay! House was updated and clean, easy to find and close to everything in DL. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

30 Oct, 2023

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

DL home

House and location was excellent. Uncomfortable furniture in LR. No outside light over back door. Please consider a multi cup Keurig coffee maker

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

20 Oct, 2023

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

3 day stay

The accommodations were fantastic! The owners were responsive and generous.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bren A., Warren

12 Oct, 2023

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

Beautiful Fall Stay

Although the weather didn't cooperate, this home was well-stocked and very comfortable. Great location to walk to eating establishments and check out the beach. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Sept, 2023

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

Wonderful Girls Weekend at Escape on Lake!

My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our recent weekend stay at Escape on Lake. We found the home very clean, comfortable and well stocked. The location was perfect for walks down by the lake and very close to downtown for shopping and restaurants. The host was very responsive when a small issue popped up while we were there. Don't hesitate to book this place for your next stay in Detroit Lakes!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

18 Sept, 2023

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

Wedding weekend

Just as listed. Host great communicator,felt like a welcomed guest.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chris

Hello! :)

My wife and I enjoy using VRBO to see places and experience new things. We decided to become hosts after experiencing how wonderful and comfortable traveling is when using VRBO and felt that we could continue to enrich our fantastic little community by becoming hosts!

I have lived in Detroit Lakes for the last five years and am a local Chiropractor. My wife is a special education teacher and we enjoy all the fun things that our small town has to offer year round. Some of our hobbies include; spending time with our rescue pup on the many beautiful lakes, cooking healthy meals, biking, reading and participating in our community by attending different community events and volunteering through a local organization. We are always looking forward to our next adventure.

Why they chose this property

We chose this specific property because of it's location to many local attractions in Detroit Lakes, and is a close walking distance to the city beach, bars, restaurants, and downtown DL.