The Family Getaway on beautiful Potato Lake outside of perfect Park Rapids, MN

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Park Rapids, MN

Character Challenge Course
‪7 min drive‬
Evergreen Gifts & Fun Park
‪16 min drive‬
Itasca State Park
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

The Family Getaway is a gorgeous first floor unit with a private deck overlooking one of the best beach on arguably one of the most sought-after lakes in the area. The previous Blue Heron Lodge is now privately owned and this peaceful spot offers a perfect blend of incredible beach and on-site fun only minutes from Park Rapids, one the most desired vacation spots in northern Minnesota. Completely redone, "The Family Getaway" has three bedrooms with the master being an oversized room, a full kitchen, high-speed internet, cable TV and your own deck less than 100' from the water. With only 3 units in the Lodge..."The Family Getaway" has privacy yet community at the same time. Perfect sunsets, light southernly breezes all within a protected bay. Including 300' of unmatched private sugar-sand beach (perhaps the best on the lake), on-site horseshoe pits, on-site washer/dryer, volleyball nets, kid's playground, fire pits, tetherball and more. Small fishing boats and a pontoon available for rent. FREE high speed WIFI and cable TV included. Potato Lake has amazing fishing as well as recreation and is also only minutes from numerous spectacular golf courses for all skill levels. Plus, there's always weekly fun activities in Park Rapids. It doesn't get any better than "The Family Getaway" on Potato!

Property manager

Shawn Gray

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: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside please :)

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Park Rapids

Located in Park Rapids, this apartment is on the waterfront. Character Challenge Course and Headwaters 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 Itasca State Park and Eagle Lake.

Park Rapids, MN

What's nearby

Character Challenge Course - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Evergreen Gifts & Fun Park - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
Skoe Park - 24 min drive - 22.6 km
Red Bridge Park - 24 min drive - 22.6 km
Itasca State Park - 29 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Zorbaz - ‬17 min drive
‪George's Barn - ‬10 min drive
‪Foxy's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪Companeros Mexican Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
‪Emmaville Inn - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Family Getaway" on beautiful Potato Lake outside of perfect Park Rapids, MN pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at "The Family Getaway" on beautiful Potato Lake outside of perfect Park Rapids, MN?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Family Getaway" on beautiful Potato Lake outside of perfect Park Rapids, MN?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Family Getaway" on beautiful Potato Lake outside of perfect Park Rapids, MN located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Eagle Lake and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Character Challenge Course. Evergreen Gifts & Fun Park and Headwaters Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Heather M.

21 Jul, 2021

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

Excellent Getaway

We had a great time on our vacation! Shawn and Carmen were excellent hosts! The grill wasn't working the best the first night, and the next afternoon a new one was delivered! We had 6 adults, 3 yo and 2 mo old and we all slept great with plenty of space! The extra family room in the back was a great place for the baby to sleep. We brought a pontoon and a boat and had enough room on the dock for both of them as well. Beach was very sandy and a great place for the little one to play. The only down fall we had was the swimming area was weedy, but we are people who love to be in the water swimming, but floating worked ok! He did have a weed thing to try and get some of the weeds out, which did work a little. There are a few areas on the lake that are sand bars we ventured to that are sandy and no weeds, so that worked ok for us. Overall we had a great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Nancy V.

4 Jul, 2021

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

Family vacation

We had a fun time on Potato Lake! Cabin was nice and accommodating. Fishing was good. We would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail N.

9 Aug, 2020

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

Great Cabin and Beach

We had a wonderful stay. Cabin was spacious and updated. We particularly enjoyed the large yard and large, almost private beach. Although the cabin is a three plex, there was more privacy than a resort. The owner Shawn was a helpful and gracious host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Eugene H.

30 Jun, 2020

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

Good Week

It was a nice property and we enjoyed our stay here. I would consider coming here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Dave o.

12 Aug, 2019

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

family Getaway

This property on Potato lake is set on a very large lot and has a variety of items included. There is a gym set up for kids, a shuffleboard area, volleyball net and a large area for optional activities. We enjoyed the large sandy beach for water activities. There is adequate shade available, and very pleasant surroundings for peaceful visits with family and friends. The main apartment is an old resort lodge that is dated, but nice. The unit set up provides for privacy and overall is quite comfortable.. Our family did enjoy our week stay at this property !!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Mark B.

31 Jul, 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Spot!

This was our 2nd stay at the Family Getaway, Shawn and his family are very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. The check in was easy and we love the location. The house is a little dated, specifically the bathrooms, but they are making improvements as they go. We loved the location and the beach. There is so much to do in the Park Rapids area, we love it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Karen H.

25 Jun, 2019

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

Nice people! Great Outdoor Activities.

Shawn was very friendly. Outdoor grounds are well kept with lots of available activities like horseshoes, paddleboats, canoes and swimming, etc. if you are interested. We were not aware that the Family Getaway was part of an old House/Lodge split into 3 individual living spaces when we booked it. That was a little misleading from the website and not what we expected when we wanted a "Family Getaway" as presented. The units are not individual, but part of one building. For a "getaway" we personally prefer more privacy. (I can now see that the post implies this but I misunderstood the "units" to be individual cabins as a typical lodge and cabins, not one lodge divided.) That is not to say that anyone was unpleasant to be around, everyone we interacted with was great and friendly. Indoor accomodations are typical for "cabin style", older decor and appliances with updates desirable, but not required for short stays. It was nice to have all items such as the linens, towels and most kitchen equipment supplied as well as soaps, etc. This is a great place to take family, especially if you like community around you and want access for activities for the kids. It also provides nice easy access to Park Rapids and Walker and other area destinations as well as access to locally excellent fishing. These are good people and they really want for you to enjoy your time on Potato Lake.

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

27 Jul, 2018

We loved the deck with a beautiful view of the lake.

Our stay at the lake was restful and fun! Shawn was very helpful and I especially enjoyed having laundry facilities. Potato lake is a favorite of ours and we appreciated having a nice place to stay while we were there. Thank you Shawn!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mitch K.

8 Sept, 2017

Excellent Accomodations

We enjoyed the roominess of our cabin; and especially the proximity to the lake, the abundance of towels and linens, and the laundry. New carpet has also been installed.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terri Y., Rogers, MN

24 Jul, 2017

Friendly and Relaxing

This was a great place for a large family or extended family retreat. Close to the lake and great lake views. Extremely friendly and helpful owners who go to the extreme to make sure your stay is wonderful. The cabin is rustic and is has a history which goes back to the 1930's. Would recommend staying here. Terri Y

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mark B.

18 Jul, 2017

A beautiful location on the lake with many amenities.

We had a great time. It is a work in progress as they are updating the place. Great place for adults and kids, many outdoor games and activities. The owners, Shawn & Carmen were very accommodating and responsive. There is so much to do at the property, fishing, swimming, games, canoeing, paddle boarding, and much to do in the surrounding area, golf, river fishing & canoeing, theater, great restaurants. We rented the pontoon boat for a couple of days and had some great fishing. We caught fish right from the dock also. Every night we were serenaded by the many loons that make their home on the lake, it was so peaceful. Had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheri J.

14 Jun, 2017

Great stay!

Shawn was very helpful prior to arrival answering questions. We rented the Getaway and the loft together and it was perfect for our family group of 16! There was something for everyone to do from the toddlers to the teens. We would definitely rent again. The place had everything we needed and much more. Great sand beach and old school merry go round toped it off!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

29 Nov, 2016

Fabulous beach property!

Another jewel found on VRBO! We rented the ‘Getaway and the Loft’ from Shawn and Carmen for seven days this summer and had a fabulous vacation at a beautiful property. We slept 19 people comfortable the first three nights until some of the unfortunate ones had to return to work. The property is exactly as advertised. The beach, yard and lake exceeded our expectations. You will not find a better person or family to rent from! Very easy to work with and responsive to all of our needs! Shawn had great insights for us regarding local activities around Park Rapids and some good fishing tips. You can rent the Loft and Getaway together or separate, depending on the size of your group. Our group really enjoyed the yard games, canoes, swimming deck, fishing off the dock and at night the fire pit located lakeside! There was plenty of room at the dock for my 18’ Lund Tyee and we also rented the Pontoon for a couple days! If you’re looking for marble top counters and a massage parlor you’ll need to go somewhere else and pay a bunch more money. But if you want to have fun in a nice place and give a fair price to a good person, better call Shawn.

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Gray

We're Shawn & Carmen Gray - we purchased the old "Blue Heron Lodge" on Potato lake in 2014. We travel and do a bit of living/working overseas but also have our summer home on the property. We'd love to share this beautiful spot with you!

Why they chose this property

It's a 10 acre lot that is some of the best lakeshore on one of the most desirable lakes in northern MN. After growing up in the Park Rapids area we have spent the last 10 years traveling all over Asia. This area is "home" and we found the perfect spot in our hometown.