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Up North Without Going Up North!

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A two-story house with a sloped roof, a covered porch with wooden furniture, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a microwave.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A forested area with a dirt path leading to a body of water.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Kimball, MN
  • Place, Powder Ridge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Ledge Amphitheater
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Up North Without Going Up North!

Enter. Relax. Enjoy. Repeat. Welcome to The Kimball House Lakeside Cottage! Designed with sophistication and comfort in mind, this amazing rental property will make you feel like you've escaped to the great up north, without having to drive all way up north! You will be relish the inviting, warm ambiance that greets you as soon as you walk through the door, including a full-size kitchen and large, open living room that looks out into the expansive backyard.

During winter months, come in the from the slopes at Powder Ridge, only a few minutes away to your very own chalet! With enough notice, the house will be ready for you anytime for checkin, no need to wait until the afternoon for a chance to warm up, take a nap, play some poker or watch the game.

During the summer months, enjoy some corn hole, horse shoes and other games in total privacy. Ride paddle boards on Murray Lake. Sit around the bonfire for evening cocktails. Try your hand at poker in the basement game room. Savor some coffee while watching the sunrise down by the lake. And when the weather turns again, cozy up on the large, inviting couch.

This gorgeously newly remodeled cottage sits on 2.5 acres of land with lake access and is just over an hour west of the Twin Cities. Modern, yet cozy, this vacation rental will make you feel like you've left the world behind - and wish you never had to leave! The Kimball House Lakeside Cottage has everything you need and promises to be everything you expect from an all season vacation destination! Do North! Here!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Absolutely no unauthorized pets. If any guest is found to have brought a pet with them, they will be fined $100 per day. No exceptions.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3602220vb
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

About the area

Kimball

Located in Kimball, this holiday home is on a lake. Powder Ridge and Kimball Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Alice Hamm Wildlife Management Area. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Kimball, MN

What's nearby

  • Powder Ridge - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • The Ledge Amphitheater - 26 min drive - 40.8 km
  • College of Saint Benedict - 27 min drive - 43.7 km
  • St. Cloud State University - 29 min drive - 44.7 km
  • St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center - 30 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud Station - 30 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Wedge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red Goat - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Corky's Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pearl Lake Lodge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪S.O.B.'s - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Up North Without Going Up North! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Up North Without Going Up North!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Up North Without Going Up North!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Up North Without Going Up North!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Up North Without Going Up North! located?

This family-friendly Kimball holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Powder Ridge and Alice Hamm Wildlife Management Area. Willow Creek Park and A Shau Valley Wildlife Management Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Michael Vickerman

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Born and raised in the Orono, Minnesota, I currently split my time in Los Angeles where I write and produce movies. All of my family, as well as friends I've know since kindergarten, live in the Twin Cities area so I get back to my lake house in Maple Plain often and continue to feel incredibly connected to the Twin Cities community.

Why they chose this property

Having other rental properties, I was looking for someplace on a lake with enough land to make it feel private, yet not so remote that it wouldn't offer great activities nearby. After renovating both the inside and the property itself, it has become the best of both worlds, especially with Powder Ridge just around the corner. What I didn't expect was to fall in love with the area and find this charming cottage to be as much of a retreat as if I had driven three or four hours up north!

What makes this property unique

My goal was to create an environment where guests would feel like they've escaped from their world, somewhere up north with all the benefits of being far away, but not having to drive that far. Mission accomplished. With Powder Ridge only five minutes away, golf and restaurants nearby, there is plenty to do. Yet the most appealing part of staying at the Kimball House is probably just to stay put! I've come to love this place - it rejuvenates my soul and I'm sure it will rejuvenate yours as well.

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