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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Dent, MN
West Silent Lake
Place, West Silent Lake
10 min drive
Fair Grounds
Place, Fair Grounds
11 min drive
Perham Library
Place, Perham Library
12 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
About this property
Island View McDonald Lake
Summary:
NEW! Island View Lakehouse
The Space:
Island View Lakehouse
McDonald Lake | Dent, MN | Year-Round | Pet-Friendly
Welcome to Island View Lakehouse—your newly renovated lakefront escape on beautiful McDonald Lake. With sweeping island views, upscale finishes, and inviting indoor-outdoor spaces, this year-round retreat is designed for unforgettable lake memories.
Outdoor Living Designed for Gathering
Take in panoramic lake views from the expansive deck featuring:
Outdoor dining for 8
Outdoor sectional seating
Fire table with lounge chair
Gas grill & Blackstone griddle
At the shoreline, Adirondack chairs surround a lakeside firepit—perfect for sunset conversations and late-night s’mores.
For time on the water, your stay includes:
Canoe
Kayaks
Life jackets
Pets are welcome with a pet fee—because the best vacations include the whole family.
Stunning Interior Showpiece
Step inside and be instantly wowed by the dramatic floor-to-ceiling rock wood-burning fireplace—the heart of the home. (Firewood not provided.)
This fully updated lakehouse features brand-new furnishings, elevated décor, and thoughtful design throughout.
Main Living Space
Comfortable, modern seating
Wet bar with beverage fridge
Nespresso maker & Keurig
Large lake-facing windows
Designer lighting and custom tile finishes
The kitchen flows seamlessly from the living area and is both beautiful and functional—perfect for entertaining and gathering.
Sleeping Arrangements
This spacious home offers four bedrooms:
1 King bedroom
3 Queen bedrooms
Both bathrooms feature clean, modern walk-in showers.
Layout Highlights
Upper loft level: Two bedrooms, full bathroom, and additional lounging space
Main level: Two bedrooms and another full bathroom down the hall
The layout provides excellent flexibility for families and groups while maintaining privacy and comfort.
Whether you're enjoying morning coffee overlooking the island, paddling along the shoreline, relaxing by the fire, or gathering indoors around the stunning fireplace, Island View Lakehouse offers the perfect balance of comfort, style, and lakefront adventure. Managed by Sota Lake Properties.
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You need to know
Property # 3583833vb
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
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
Dent
Located in Dent, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maplewood State Park and Maple Wood Park, while History Museum of East Otter Tail County and ITOW Veterans Museum are cultural highlights.
How much does it cost to stay at Island View McDonald Lake?
As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island View McDonald Lake on 19 May, 2026 start from S$544, 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.
What time is check-in at Island View McDonald Lake?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Island View McDonald Lake?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Island View McDonald Lake located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of West Silent Lake, Fair Grounds and Krauss Park. Perham Library and City Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Everything was great besides a little low water pressure. The place was beautiful and had some very cozy nooks for when people just wanted to relax. Would book again.
We stayed here for a girl’s trip for some lake time. It was beautiful and comfortable. It is not close to much, but within a short drive to pretty much anything you’d need…and we were there to just chill on the water. Very much enjoyed our stay!
We went here for a girls weekend in the winter and it was exactly what we needed. Perfect space for us. We found some cute shops nearby in Perham, but enjoyed most of our time at the cabin. Kitchen was well stocked and the shared living space by the fireplace was perfect for us. Very clean. We had a pretty big snowfall while there and they were very prompt in plowing and shoveling for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will come back again!
Beautiful space, perfect amenities, perfect for family or friends to be together or spread out. Will definitely book here again. Thank you!
PS - greatly appreciated the scattered boxes of tissues throughout - nice touch
Everything was spectacular. I had the best vacation ever with my family. I'm already talking about coming back in the near future. Handrails in the bathroom and down to the lake would be nice. Loved it. Best experience!!
It was a treat to have the house decorated for Christmas. The shoveling service was a delightful surprise. The house was clean but some details like the fans and back of the TV’s need some attention.
We had a great stay at this rental. While the outside of the home needs some TLC, the inside was great. The kitchen was well stocked with all the necessary cooking supplies and spices. They provided food storage containers, extra paper towels & toilet paper, laundry soap, and two coffee stations with lots of coffee pods. The couches and kitchen chairs were comfortable along with the beds. The house also had cool items like a touch and motion activated kitchen faucet, cool ceiling fans in the living room and all the bedrooms and bathroom ceiling fans with a nightlight and Bluetooth speakers built in. The Blackstone and gas grill were also nice. The home had a pretty view of the lake and the fishing was good during out stay. We would stay again.
This home is beautifully redone and made us feel welcome and relaxed immediately. It was sub zero weather and windy so the temp in the house areas fluctuated a bit! And just so you know if you go and use the fireplace, the damper handle us up inside The chimney not the knob on the outside part! I bet summers are wonderful here!
We thought the home was nice but definitely lots of finishing work to do. When we read "NEW" on the VRBI listing we thought it was actually a new build. The posting does not show the outside so we were very surprised when we arrived to see a older cabin.
My wife, dog and I enjoyed a mid winter getaway. We went and explored the small towns, restaurants and bars in the area during the day and came back every evening and enjoyed some movies by the fire. We definitely will come back again when it is warmer and we can enjoy the lake. I would highly recommend it for a family or group of people as the house is set up perfectly for a larger group of people. The remodeling that was done is very nice. Also make sure you reserve at least one evening to have dinner at Spanky’s… you will thank me for the recommendation.
This was a great property.
One of the best VRBO'S we have stayed at. The decor and the attention to detail was great. We liked the individual climate control in each room.
I only have two recommendations
Wine glasses to be provided and maybe a few hooks on the wall in each bedroom.
The only negative comment I have would be that of the cleaners showed up before we checked out.
They showed up at 9:45 and sat in the driveway while we were packing up to leave. Actually, the car was packed and we were out for a walk when they came. We are people that would be diligent about leaving at exactly 10:00 as that is when check out time is and we want to enjoy our property completely.
We felt extremely rushed, and that put a sour taste at the end of the trip.
A recommendation would be that the cleaners make sure the guests are vacated.