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Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation

Alexandria vacation home with kitchen

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A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a body of water and trees.
A stone staircase leading up to a house with a view of a rocky area and trees.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A two-story log cabin with a large front deck, stone accents, and a green roof.
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a lake, a lifebuoy on the wall, and a table and chairs in the center.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12419 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Lake Carlos
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Alexandria

On lake.At this Alexandria vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Carlos and 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Ida. Lake Carlos State Park and Lake Darling are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Carlos - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Lake Latoka - 14 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Lake Mary - 18 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Eagles 3063 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪22 Northmen Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation

Watch the sunrise from this amazing 4500 square foot 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, home situated on one of Alexandria's prime lakes. Located on the west side of Lake Carlos, just around the corner from the lake's public access. This home features a large yard that situated on 1.29 acres and 100 ft of lakeshore on the premiere Alexandria chain of lakes. The yard is perfect for yard games and the lakeside fire pit is a family favorite after sundown! Be ready to enjoy the lake all day!
This epic view of the lake can be accessed from both the upper level deck and lower-level screen porch of the home. The lakefront master is just one of five bedrooms this home offers. With upper and lower living rooms, large upper kitchen and lower kitchenette there is plenty of room to spread out.
This cabin is close to everything the area has to offer including lakeside restaurants, golf courses, coffee shops, shopping, trails, breweries, wineries, and so much more. Alexandria is one of the most popular vacation areas in Minnesota!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,506 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet time from 10 PM to 7 AM
Absolutely no fireworks

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation to the airport?

This vacation home is 143.6 mi (136-min drive) away from the Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.7 mi (25-min drive) from Sandy Beach.

Does Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation to downtown Alexandria?

This vacation home is 5.6 mi away from Alexandria.

Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janna M.

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

Nice Cabin on Carlos

Very nice cabin on Carlos. The host was amazing and helpful. The house was just lovely lots of room for a large family.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John and Judy H.

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

Family Reunion on Lake Carlos

Had a great week in a wonderful home. The house was very well equipped and roomy enough for our group (9 adults, and 2 children). Communication was excellent for check in instructions as well as during the week. The backyard was flat for yard games and the deck had nice views of the lake. The bedrooms could sleep more than listed as there were queen bunks in 2 of the rooms and 2 queen beds in another. The king master suite even had a pull out trundle. There is a very large dock with an open space for your boat. My 21’ fit nicely. We had a 2nd boat (16’ Jon boat) which was much tougher to dock as you have to maneuver around the corner. Fishing was good as We caught panfish, bass and Northers off the dock. The house has a geo thermal system and we respected the owners wishes to not adjust thermostats. We stayed in late July and the basement was 62 and the upstairs 65 to 68. Which was too cold for our group as we had a 2 month old. However we did not communicate with the owner on this issue. Overall a great house would definitely book again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather B.

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

Great location but would not stay here again

We had a lovely week on Lake Carlos and enjoyed the sunshine and lake access. However, we had 2 main issues with the property. First, the images of the VRBO include a boat, but you are not allowed to use it. There were at least 5 or 6 doors inside the house which were locked and stated they were for owner access only so the kitchen was not that well equipped. Second, the house was filthy and there were a lot of outlets and light bulbs which did not work. The portion of the coffee pot where you put the coffee grounds was full of mold. There were empty cans sitting around and trash on the floor. The fireplace in the main family room did not work. The toilets clogged a lot from regular every day use. You could not run 2 showers at the same time due to a lack of hot water. Overall, while it is a beautiful house, we will not be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Candice and Mike M.

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

Overpriced at $1185/night - Value not there

This property does not have the value one would expect at this price point. We have stayed at many VRBO's and this was a dissapointing stay and we had to leave the property early. There were multiple issues too many to list. Primarily the property appeared not to be professionally cleaned. The initial smell in the home was concerning. The basement carpeting was damp and the tiles in the bathroom were wet and mold was behind the toilet. A plumber arrived the next day and it was determined that the home's geothermal system was not functioning properly not a leaky a toilet. So that explained the damp carpeting and the unusual smell. and mold. There was not ample hot water to take showers. The grills were filthy and unusable. It appears the owners use the property alot and there were signs and locks everywhere.. it was not inviting. Most properties we stay at the owners may have a closet for personal items. The screened in room was nice but there was no gas in the gas tank to use ( called and the property manger delivered)---we had to sweep and clean the home before our children's families arrived. The property manager did a great job of addressing our concerns so that part was a saving grace. Home is overpriced. Paying $1185 a night -- the home should have amenities for the lake --there were none. The only thing close was a plastic container/box with dirty life jackets and noodles by the dock. The firepit was unusable with weeds and sticks. Cannot in good consious recommend,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J.J. T.

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

Great house! Perfect for a large group.

What a great space, and plenty of it! The pictures don't do justice for how much space you have both inside and outside. Perfect for a large gathering of any type!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Book Club Getaway

My group of 10 had a wonderful experience at this property. Beautiful views and a great home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Family Time

This was a great place for 6 adults and 2 pre-school age children to relax in a very roomy home with lots of yard space for outdoor fun and access to water for swimming and a little boating. The hot water heater did not always keep up with the 8 people. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BONNIE P.

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

EXCELLENT!

This house is Beautiful; and perfect for a large family get together. Everything is just as it's described. I would Highly recommend this house to Everyone! We were Thrilled with this vacation setting!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Beautiful property

Very spacious home. Very comfortable beds. We loved the deck and the patio overlooking the lake with the fire pit. The kitchen was well stocked. The only complaint would be that the property needs a better ladder to get in and out of the water. The lake has a nice sandy bottom but no beach. There are big rocks along the bank and they are very hard to walk on and so having a better ladder would be very helpful. We really enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021