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Marion Lake Lodge. A Waterfront Lodge with Boats

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The perfect lake-side yard for lawn games, kids games, and more!
Beautifully maintained home with parking for 5 vehicles in driveway
24ft Pontoon boat available for rent, located on your own private dock!
We've got the toys!  2 kayaks, 1 SUP, water oasis, lifejackets and more!
Plenty of benches and chairs for the whole group to gather
Reviews
10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91938 sq ft

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Explore the area

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Perham, MN
  • Popular LocationPerham Health15 min drive
  • Popular LocationThumper Pond Golf Course18 min drive
  • Popular LocationOtter Tail Lake21 min drive
  • AirportFargo, ND (FAR-Hector Intl.)85 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Marion Lake Lodge. A Waterfront Lodge with Boats

Create memories with friends and loved ones at Marion Lake Lodge!

A wonderful gathering place for families, friends and more. A huge front yard for games, a fully converted garage entertaining area -- "the mental repair shop" and access to a pontoon boat at the end of your dock (pontoon boat available for rent, fishing boat lift can be used for your own boat as well up to 3,000 lbs).

This is the place for easy living, beautiful sunsets, and great times on the water.

This home is one of the only true "turnkey" lake house experiences out there. We have meticulously designed the home and the experience to make sure it comes with all of the benefits you would get from owning your own lake home. The home has a private beach and dock. On the dock we have 1 boat available for guests to rent -- a 24ft pontoon boat. For those bringing their own boat with them, the boat lift for the 16ft fishing boat is oversized, and can support your own boat, up to 3,000 lbs.

The house was designed and decorated with families and groups in mind. The 3-stall oversized garage has been converted into a large entertaining room, complete with a bar, game table, lounge chairs and a buffet serving area. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for longer stays and big meals at home. For those mixing a little work into their trip, we have fast, reliable mesh wifi and an electronic sit/standing desk and sliding glass barn doors for privacy.

Most importantly, this home comes with a wonderful community supporting it. Friendly and welcoming neighbors, as well as family members of the owner nearby. If you ever need anything during your stay, we're always around to help. We love Marion Lake, we love sharing that experience with new people, and we want to make sure you get a chance to fall in love with Marion Lake the way we have.

I have family that lives a few doors down in both directions, so if you ever need anything, give me a call/text, and we can have someone over asap to help you!

Friendly, quiet neighborhood. Mix of primary residence homes and 2nd homes. Great community, very friendly!

Easy neighborhood to navigate, plenty of parking at the house.

Decades ago my grandpa and great grandpa built a cottage just down the shore, and with that, our family has been on the lake for 60+ years. I grew up in Minneapolis and spent every summer up here a few doors down. Early on we were all crammed into a tiny cottage and into tents in the yard when guests came. Over time the tents went into storage as my parents added a bedroom onto the garage. While life has brought me literally around the world – living in New York, London, Singapore, San Francisco and now Reno, Marion Lake has been home. Whether a 3hr drive or an 8,000 mile flight, I’ve always found a way to get back to the lake at least once a year. An opportunity came up in 2021 for me to buy this home, and to achieve my life long goal of having my own home on Marion Lake. I’m excited to share a little piece of Marion Lake with you, and I hope this place can create special memories for you and your group like the countless ones I have.
While you’re here – Please only park on the paved driveway, do not park in the finished garage or on the grass. Please do not flush anything other than waste and TP down the toilets, we are on a septic system! Gas grill is set up with propane on the back patio, please only use it there and do not move it. Reminder, no pets and no smoking allowed.

Garbage & Recycling – Garbage can on the side of the garage. Garbage must be bagged and the can placed at the top of the driveway Monday night for Tuesday AM pickup. Recycling should be sorted & placed in the cans in the garage.

Prior to leaving (15-30 min) – please wash dirty dishes/load & run the dishwasher. Please place sheets, pillowcases & towels (but not mattress pads or blankets) in the laundry area next to the washer & dryer. Please return all water sports equipment and outside seating to their original location. Don’t forget anything in the fridge! Please turn the thermostat to 72 and shut and lock all doors and windows.

Property manager

Mark Muston
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

Perham

Located in Perham, this cottage is on the waterfront. Phelps Mill and Prospect House & Civil War Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Thumper Pond Golf Course and Spidahl's Ski Gaard. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Perham, MN

What's nearby

  • History Museum of East Otter Tail County - 14 min drive
  • Perham Health - 15 min drive
  • Thumper Pond Golf Course - 18 min drive
  • Otter Tail Lake - 21 min drive
  • Detroit Lake - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Fargo, ND (FAR-Hector Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Disgruntled Brewing - 15 min drive
  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • Main Street Express - 12 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 12 min drive
  • Lakes Cafe - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marion Lake Lodge. A Waterfront Lodge with Boats pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Marion Lake Lodge. A Waterfront Lodge with Boats?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marion Lake Lodge. A Waterfront Lodge with Boats?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Marion Lake Lodge. A Waterfront Lodge with Boats located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of History Museum of East Otter Tail County, Perham Health and Thumper Pond Golf Course. Otter Tail Lake and Maple Wood Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent family get away!
The property is in a beautiful quiet neighborhood about 10 minutes from the town of Perham where you can grab groceries or hit some boutiques. Renting the pontoon was easy and the fishing was great. We used the kayaks and the paddle board. We also had a nice fire - super nice to have the chopped wood right there. We used the grill for dinner and had a family table tennis tourney later on. The bedrooms and living room are spacious. Kitchen appliances are new and cupboards are well stocked with everything we needed. Loved the whole set up. Lots of toys for kids and games/cards for adults. With the extra family space in the garage this property has plenty of room to gather without feeling crowded. Perfect weekend get away but we’ll be staying longer next time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Marion Lake Property
This property is beautiful!!! Clean, spacious, stocked with everything you need and great Lake access. We were able to keep our boat in the water all week at the dock at the property. They have a fishing boat and a pontoon to rent if you don't own your own boat. Finished garage to hang out in with a ping pong table, the kids loved it. We had such a great time we are already booking for next summer! Hosts/owners are amazing, this is a hidden gem on a beautiful lake ❤️
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get-away!
This was one of the best VRBO places we’ve rented. The house was very comfortable and stocked with everything we needed. We were able to use kayaks and a paddle board that were on the property. We also could rent the pontoon that was docked. We are definitely booking this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We can’t wait to come back!
Although the weather didn’t always cooperate during our stay it didn’t really matter. We had just as much fun gathering around playing games inside as we did outside in the beautiful yard and on the lake. Everything is clean, well maintained and the house is well stocked with things that make you feel at home. My parents, who live close by, were even able to come visit and because the yard is so flat and the house is all one level it was very accessible for my dad’s wheelchair. Mark, Adam and Becky were extremely responsive and easy to work with. This place is a gem and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
The BEST memories are made here. Highly recommend for all ages. Couldn’t have asked for anything better
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark Muston

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A Minnesota native who's lived in New York, London, Singapore, San Francisco and now Lake Tahoe (Nevada), I love to travel, to meet new people and to explore unique and interesting cultures.

My family has been on Marion Lake for 60+ years. My grandpa and great-grandpa built the cottage a few doors down, and growing up I spent every summer I can remember up here. Marion Lake has shaped so much of who I am and has always been home for our family. As a family, we've been working together since 2022 to share Marion Lake Lodge & Marion Lake Tree House (new in 2023) with others, in hopes you too can experience and appreciate all that Marion Lake has to offer.

To those who choose to stay with us, thank you in advance for the opportunity to host you. We're excited to welcome you to the Lake!

-Mark

Why they chose this property

This home is one of the only true "turnkey" lake house experiences out there. We have meticulously designed the home and the experience to make sure it comes with all of the benefits you would get from owning your own lake home. The home has a private beach and dock. On the dock we have 2 boats available for guests to rent -- a 24ft pontoon and a 16ft fishing boat. For those bringing their own boat with them, the boat lift for the 16ft fishing boat is oversized, and can support your own boat, up to 3,000 lbs.

The house was designed and decorated with families and groups in mind. The 3-stall oversized garage has been converted into a large entertaining room, complete with a bar, game table, lounge chairs and a buffet serving area. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for longer stays and big meals at home. For those mixing a little work into their trip, we have fast, reliable mesh wifi and a designated office space with a full desk.

Most importantly, this home comes with a wonderful community supporting it. Friendly and welcoming neighbors, as well as family members of the owner nearby. If you ever need anything during your stay, we're always around to help. We love Marion Lake, we love sharing that experience with new people, and we want to make sure you get a chance to fall in love with Marion Lake the way we have.

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