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Private Lake Home Convenient To Everything

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An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, surrounded by chairs and a sofa, overlooking a lake.
A living room with a fireplace, a red rug, a large armchair, and a painting on the wall.
A spacious room with two wicker armchairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a lake through large glass doors.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with stools, stainless steel appliances, and a window with a view.
A living room with a large flat-screen TV, wooden shelving with decorative items, books, and a coffee table with remote controls.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Set on the beachfront, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests. It includes 3 bathrooms and features 8 bicycles. Enjoy beach views from the yard, deck, and balcony. Engage in water sports or hiking nearby. The property also offers games and is located near Gervais Lake Beach and a bowling alley.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Massages in spa
  • Barbecue grill
  • Toys
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Roseville, MN
  • Place, Woodview Off-Leash Dog Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, U.S. Bank Stadium
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall of America
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First floor master

2 Single Beds

King Bed Master Bedroom 2nd floor with spa like bath

1 King Bed

Queen Bed Garden view Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bed Lakeview Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd Floor full both

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd floor master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Lake Home Convenient To Everything

Perfect for your summer vacation and making new memories! You will feel like you are in the country but are conveniently in the city. This home is on Lake McCarron with both a dock and swim dock perfect for fishing or swimming or just sitting and watching the sunrise and sunset. The Gateway bike trail starts on the lake and goes miles connecting with several other bike trails. With 4 bedrooms, one on the main floor, 3 baths, a fully equipped kitchen and tons of outdoor living space. The wrap around patio has a Weber gas grill, a weber charcoal grill and 3 sitting areas, the sun porch is perfect for relaxing. Evenings you can enjoy a fire in the fire pit with seating area around it. There is a front yard sitting area with chiminea as well.
This is my home and my sanctuary, when on the road I like to have the home filled with the joy of families making memories.
Located just 7.5 miles from US Bank Stadium This is only one of the convenient locations to the property 7 minutes from downtown St Paul, 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, 20 minutes form the airport and Mall of America and within 2 blocks of Cub grocery store & pharmacy, liquor stores, gas stations, several restaurants, Caribou Coffee and anything else you may need.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before noon

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have grace cribs 2 and childrens life jackets,

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

1000.00 smoke cleaning penalty enforced

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please put used towels and linens in the laundry room

Please sign the guest book

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

We are in a lovely neighborhood so noise levels need to be respectful. Quite hours 10:00pm to 9:00am

If you are renting the boat please follow good boat etiquette. Drive counter clockwise Watch for other vehicles, canoes, swimmers!

Bicycles for your use are complimentary, the bikes are on the side of the house, the bike lock codes are all 1869. PLease lock up when not using

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4785450
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: 16
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
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

Roseville

Located in Roseville, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Grand Casino Arena and The Armory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Minnesota State Fairgrounds and Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Travelling with kids? Make time for Nickelodeon Universe, or head to an event or a match at U.S. Bank Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Roseville, MN

What's nearby

  • Woodview Off-Leash Dog Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Minnesota State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 15 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Mall of America - 23 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Capitol-Rice Street Station - 5 min drive
  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 10 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Crooked Pint - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tromperia El Zac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lake Home Convenient To Everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Lake Home Convenient To Everything?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Lake Home Convenient To Everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lake Home Convenient To Everything?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Private Lake Home Convenient To Everything located?

Nestled on the beach, this Roseville holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Minnesota State Capitol, Mississippi River and Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Kellogg Mall Park and University of Minnesota, Twin Cities are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great back yard and patio with many places to sit and a flat walk on to the dock. Great gas grill and the kitchen appliances were all in great working condition with a nice island counter. All the rooms were very comfortable. Interesting decor with a cool music theme.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2026
Thank you so much Brice and Sandy, you were fabulous guests and I look forward to seeing you again. It was an honor hosting your lovely family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home to spend a summer week! Walking trails and canoeing were our favorite activities! Grocery shopping and a great French bakery just minutes away by car!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2025
Thank you so much for staying at HOB on the Lake! I hope to see you in the future prhaps in London next year :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute perfection. Wouldn’t change a thing! We hope to visit again next time we are in Minneapolis.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun 4th of July Week

Miki was an excellent host. She provided everything we needed at the house and more. The house was very cozy and truly felt like home. The backyard had plenty of space for the kids to play, and the fire pit area was perfect for making s'mores at night. We would definitely consider staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular

We had an amazing stay at the property. Miki was sensational and absolutely lovely. 11/10 experience, couldn’t recommend it any more highly!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Week

Property was fantastic. Very unique. Yard to lake is flat and good games for all ages. Lake is quiet. Fishing right off the dock killer. Convenient to everything especially the grocery store.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2025
Thank you Ryan! My sister and I appreciate everything about you and your family It was an honor to host you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miki was a fabulous host. Communicated throughout our stay making sure we had everything we needed and knew all the information for our stay. We even had the pleasure of meeting her upon our arrival. Miki you are just a wonderful and down to earth person. Your house was beautiful. We just wish we knew the stories and origins behind all of your artwork and pictures throughout the house. Maybe little QR codes under each would be helpful lol. The lake was perfect! Quite and peaceful. Between outdoor space and the indoor space it accommodated our whole family. We were comfortable, relaxed, and just enjoyed our stay. The sun room was the place for all the women to read and talk. The lake was the kids spot to swim and tire themselves out. The men we had plenty of chairs and the BBQ to keep us busy and entertained as well. Overall I would give ten stars if I could. Thank you Miki for allowing my family to stay at your gorgeous house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2026
It was absolutely my pleasure, your family is fabulous and we are thrilled to be in the same Village as you :) Thank you for leaving everythng in such great shape, it was obvious you treated the property as if it were your own and I hope to see again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a Gem!

The absolute most wonderful lakeshore property we could have asked for. Miki was so
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property. Convenient to all the golfing and shopping we wanted. Pontoon rides were wonderful. Lake is clean! Public park boarders the property on one side, but a good amount of space as well as plenty of privacy fence and trees are provided. We felt safe with our family. Walked the neighborhood path around the lake together. Miki is the best host and went out of her way to make sure we had the best time… new bike, new life jackets and set out a basketball just for my boys. The primary bedroom was so comfortable and dark! I slept in every morning here and I can honestly say I have NEVER slept in past 7am! Excellent showers. We have no complaints.Kids loved swimming in the lake. Sat by the fire every evening. Ate on the patio under the umbrella. Indulged in DoorDash cheesecake deliveries. Movie nights in the cozy living room. (Miki provided every streaming app possible!) Grilled steaks and hamburgers, made pizza and salads. Everything felt like home. Thanks, Miki!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2026
Oh my gosh your family was fabulous and left the house as if you’d never been there! Thank you for the unopened steaks we bbq’d and toasted you! I hope we have the honor of hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on the lake!

This lovely home was exactly as promised and more. Miki met us at check in and gave us a tour to make sure we knew what was there. All the rooms were full of fascinating art pieces, the kitchen was very well stocked, the lakeside made it hard to leave! We can’t recommend this home highly enough! Thanks Miki!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay ever!!!

Miki is the most gracious host I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She gave us a tour of the home and staged the house with fresh groceries upon our arrival. After a long morning of travel, the groceries were very helpful. A boat was made available to us to rent and the family absolutely loved riding on the lake!! She even gave our special needs daughter a gift as a token of her hospitality. Miki was super helpful and available around the clock. Couldn’t have asked for a better host or stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Even better than we hoped!

PERFECT for hosting family and extended family from ages 5 to 72. With a public park next door (including playground equipment and a little swimming beach) in addition to "our own" dock, canoe, fire pit, nice sized yard, patio, et al, we could have happily spent our whole vacation right there without starting a car. There's even a Dairy Queen within easy walking distance. :) A big Cub grocery is 3 minutes away (by car). Host Miki was 100% responsive and helpful. We felt safe. The neighborhood was calm and quiet. The house was perfectly clean and very, very attractive inside and in back. We hated to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we needed

We came into town for a funeral and for the few days we were there it rained, snowed, sleeted, and hailed. During our trip this place was a wonderful refuge. The host Miki was amazingly responsive, helpful and understanding. (Thanks so much Miki!) The decor is personal and eclectic and warm and comfortable - the very opposite of a sterile hotel room. We spent many hours in the family room and sun room working on our computers (great wifi) looking out the many windows at the lake in the backyard. This place would have been even better in the warm months when we could have used the dock and gone swimming. As it was, the rooms were comfortable, the house was well stocked, the parking was easy, the neighborhood was pretty and quiet and it was easy to get to all the places we wanted to go.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2025
It was a pleasure meeting you and your daughters. I hope to see you at Mountain Winery or if you come back for a stay during the warm months!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place has it all!

Check-in exceeded our expectations! Host was thorough, warm, and welcoming. We arrived with a fresh pot of coffee made along with a couple of cold drinks in the fridge and even coffee creamer. This home is stunning to say the least. We utilized all the beds and everyone had a great night sleep. The soaking tub was a big hit with the gals. The real gem is the yard. The lake was warm and great for swimming. The kids caught fish after fish even without bait! The use of the canoe and kayak were a nice option. There are bikes to use but we were so busy enjoying the lake each day we never used them. The "Florida" room began our evening game night area. Good selection of games. Kids were happy to see Kerplunk. This place was exactly what we needed to disconnect from work and reconnect with family. The neighborhood was lovely. Cub grocer is just down the road. If youre looking for a place that gives you it all you've found it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2024
Jenine and her family were wonderful!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miki is an amazing host! The home is beautiful and couldn't have fit our family's needs and vibes more perfectly. My grown up kids had so much fun on the swim platform and in the canoe and it was like watching them be little again. I think this is the first family trip that none of us were ready to head home from! You can't go wrong by staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miki was fantastic! Stayed in constant contact with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August Family Vacation

Wonderful home. Had everything we needed. Went for pontoon rides, swimming, kayaking. Beautiful quiet lake. Up north feel, but only minutes from downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis. Family and friends all had a great time. Miki was great in answering all our questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Splendid

Thank you so much for opening your charming and well-provisioned home! We enjoyed the lake, the boats, the community, privacy and all the extra delights offered to your guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home was very clean. Centrally located to many activities in the St Paul Minneapolis area

Great place to stay close to the cities but does not seem like it. Quiet neighborhood. Grandchildren loved the fishing and swimming from the swim dock. Needs some updating but other than that very nice place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun with family

Great host, interesting home, super lake, nice yard with fire pit, and an all around fun place. Highly recommend this home and especially if you are a blues fan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Graduation

loved the lake view and outside space. the bedrooms were very comfortable. there needs to be a place to eat inside. The owner is very accommodating. Her home is very homey and interesting to look at.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home wonderful host

The kids could fish off the end of the dock and pull up a sun fish one after another. We did catch and release.We did swing in the lake.. NOT one leach . I hate those things.. mall of America was close also loved going to Sea Quest. Kitchen, bedding all well stocked. Plenty of outdoor seating. Loved the sun room the kids would play games in there during the day than the adults would sit in there at night . The owner was great at communicating very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Loved our stay at House of Blues on the Lake!

House of Blues on the Lake is a true slice of Minnesota lake life with a nod to the arts. Miki’s home is in a fantastic location - close to restaurants and shopping, and just twenty minutes from the airport, yet when there, you feel as if you’re removed from the hustle and bustle and have a view into what Minnesota is all about. While there, we saw loons, an eagle and a great blue heron. Every corner of Miki’s home, including the backyard and the interior, is comfortable and invites one to relax and enjoy. There are delightful and interesting spaces and tableaus at every turn. Miki herself was very accommodating and available whenever we had a question. She went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was comfortable. Our family enjoyed the lakefront, and the swimming was great fun. Thank you, Miki, for sharing your House of Blues on the Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Graduation get together and family reunion

The property was located on the edge of a park and lake front with easy access into the neighborhood. Centrally located to almost anything in the cities. The owner met us at the home and briefly walked through the house and all of the nostalgia (so incredible, it was like staying in a museum) The rooms were perfect for my 94 yo mother downstairs and 4 adults, all with beautiful views of the lake. If you like to cook or entertain a guest she had every spice or device you would need including a brand new grill! Plus an added bonus of an Nespresso machine and pods! The sunrise and sunsets were amazing also. I really felt like this was a most memorable VRBO experience that we have ever encountered! The added bonus was the owner was fabulous and let us stay as long as we needed the afternoon of our flight. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Miki Mulvehill

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I manage bands and have had the privilege of working with amazing talent and touring the world. I have an amazing village and have been so lucky to come home to this fabulous sanctuary. Many fabulous artists have stayed here, written amazing music and enjoyed a break from the hectic pace of life on the road.

Why they chose this property

Convenient to everything the Twin Cities has to offer. Relax on the lake, on the dock Or the swim dock, around the fire pit, or in any of the Several outdoor conversation seating areas. Bring your bike and enjoy the Gateway Bike Trail that starts on the lake. The house has been completely renovated over the past 2 1/2 years.

What makes this property unique

Whether sitting on the dock or jumping in the lake this lakefront property is my sanctuary and I think you feel completely at home here...Truly the perfect family retreat

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