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Unwind on Beautiful Lake Ethel in Otter Tail County, MN!

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Exterior
New Flooring Throughout added 2021.
A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, wooden dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, and a television.
A garden with a stone border, a metal container, and a bicycle in the background.
A lakeside cabin with a dock, a small boat, and a picnic table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Battle Lake, MN
  • Place, Otter Tail Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Blanche
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Glendalough State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Unwind on Beautiful Lake Ethel in Otter Tail County, MN!

Come and enjoy all that Lake Ethel has to offer--one of the state's clearest lakes, great fishing, great boating, waterskiing, personal watercraft riding, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboating, sailboating and much more. Lake Ethel has a public access and a sandy, weed-free bottom only chest deep at the end of the dock. This sturdy cabin is located just feet from the shore of beautiful Lake Ethel. It can sleep 4 comfortably in two bedrooms, and 2 more on a futon. This cabin has a 3/4 bath, kitchen and living room space. Immerse yourself in all of Lake Ethel's beauty by stepping onto a full deck or enjoy it from inside through one of two lakeside glass patio doors. Cabin is equipped with wi-fi and we are licensed as an Otter Tail County rental property. We also provide a water treatment system to purify the drinking water.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 701494vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Battle Lake

Located in Battle Lake, this cabin is near a water park and on the waterfront. Prospect House & Civil War Museum and Phelps Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glendalough State Park and Maple Wood Park. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Battle Lake, MN

What's nearby

  • Otter Tail Lake - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Lake Blanche - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Glendalough State Park - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Thumper Pond Golf Course - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Maple Wood Park - 10 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Fargo, ND (FAR-Hector Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Otter Supper Club & Lodge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bums - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Willy Ts - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz On Ottertail Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ottertail Bakery - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind on Beautiful Lake Ethel in Otter Tail County, MN! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unwind on Beautiful Lake Ethel in Otter Tail County, MN!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unwind on Beautiful Lake Ethel in Otter Tail County, MN!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind on Beautiful Lake Ethel in Otter Tail County, MN!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unwind on Beautiful Lake Ethel in Otter Tail County, MN! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Blanche and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Otter Tail Lake. Glendalough State Park and West Mason Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANN L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The cabin was very clean and homey. Kitchen had what we needed for cooking meals. Do recommend bringing your own spices and cooking oil or spray for cooking. As they only have the basics like salt and pepper. The outdoor patio chairs could use help as the mesh on them definitely show sun damage, the picnic table on the other hand was very sturdy and appeared to be fairly new. All and all we had a wonderful time and enjoyed the different water toys available to tour around the lake. Will definitely be considering staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very clean cabin, nice quiet lake, very happy with everything
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louisa J.

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful vacation at this cabin. The lake and surrounding area were beautiful and the cabin had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bruce was great, check in smooth and everything as described. Nice relaxing vaca.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean and inviting. The owners have supplied the kitchen with everything you might need for cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything needed for a restful lake experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti m.

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

Loved the place.

Loved staying on the lake and taking paddle boat out and catching so many fish.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Great little cabin

Cabin had everything we wanted and needed for our lake trip. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Clean cabin. Nice owners. Two thumbs up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

cabin by lake

We had a very fun, relaxing vacation. Our hosts were excellent.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Very peaceful location!

We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shelly s.

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

Perfect Summer Getaway!

Our family of five had a wonderful week at this cabin! The cabin was very clean and the lake was beautiful! The beach was sandy and the water was clear! We enjoyed the kayaks, canoe and paddle boat daily and of course spent many hours just floating on the lake. Bruce was very welcoming and friendly during our stay. We will definitely rent this cabin again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CJ L.

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

Very nice cabin right on the water

Clean cabin with great views. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

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

Fun at the lake

We enjoyed our stay. It was just as promised. Great vacation for the price!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Sandra V.

Great, peaceful, relaxing week!

Had a great week! Seemed to have the lake almost to ourselves.....very clean, comfortable cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Another great stay

Another great week on Lake Ethel. Beautiful weather and lots of birds to watch. The kayaks are a perfect way to get around on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Lake Ethel

Love the lake, love the nice, simple cabin. Nice for swimming, water toys provided. Caught some fish, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

2023 Vacation

Just like all the pictures showed. Very nice clean and quiet lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Ethel Get-Away 2023

We had a very good time. Very nice, clean cabin & the lay out was convenient for the 2 of us. Close to the Lake with beautiful scenery. The Hosts are very nice people. Would recommend this cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xia H.

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

Perfect Getaway from the Cities

Thanks for accommodating us on such a short notice. I needed a getaway to refresh and this was perfect. It was close to other lakes and easy to get around. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia N.

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

Relaxing

Another relaxing week at Lake Ethel. The cabin was clean and cozy, and the view is beautiful. Our host was very responsive to all questions. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Little getaway

Great place to stay. Breathtaking view of lake and autumn trees. Had a great time fishing. Loose dogs was a little concern but overall was not too much of problem, with my own dog. We would definitely stay again, next season.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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

Perfect place to relax

The property was in a great location with great views of the lake. The deck with table and picnic table, the big swing, the grill and the fire pit made enjoying the lake easy. And being able to use the boats was a great addition. Just a great place to stay. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

On Lake Time

Beautiful, relaxing spot for a week at the lake with my college-aged daughters. The lake was perfect for swimming, floating, and kayaking, and the cabin was clean and comfortable. The deck, just a few steps from the lake, was absolutely delightful. We wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

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

Lake Ethel cabin

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this charming Lake Ethel cabin. It’s a true quintessential Minnesota cabin. We had a wonderful time, the neighbors and property owner were extremely nice and very helpful. We would definitely stay here again. Next time though it will be in the summer because the lake was so clean and clear with a beautiful sandy bottom, great for swimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Jonason

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We have been enjoying Lake Ethel's beauty together since 1980 when Sandy's parents first purchased the property next door. We were fortunate enough to purchase that property from them in 1999 which enabled us to continue enjoying this beautiful lake. We live in the Twin Cities area and are raising six children, all of whom enjoy all Lake Ethel has to offer.

Why they chose this property

We purchased a lake cabin on this lake from Sandy's parents who first purchased the property back in 1980. We have enjoyed spending time at this lake since then. As our six children continue to grow and eventually begin their own families, we anticipate the need for more space at the lake, so when this cabin became available, we purchased it to accommodate our family's future growth. In the meantime, we are able to share these great experiences with others.

What makes this property unique

This cozy cabin sits just a few feet from the lakeshore, and you cannot help but feel relaxed as you enjoy fishing or boating by day and the cool breezes and loon calls at the campfire by night. This lot offers a shallow, weed-free swimming area, great for the kids! Feel free to bring your own boat or use ours and keep it on our small boat lift. We can provide you multiple ways to enjoy the lake: enjoy the view while connected to wi-fi, with a paddleboat, canoe, or kayaks if you would like--just ask us! We are a licensed rental property in Otter Tail County!

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