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Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front

Ottertail vacation home with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A wooden pier extending into a calm lake with a covered seating area at the end.
Smart TV, books, video library, stereo
Interior
A lakeside park with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by trees, during sunset.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ottertail, MN
  • Place, Maple Wood Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Thumper Pond Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Buchanan Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the area

Ottertail

On lake.You'll be steps from Maple Wood Park and a 5-minute walk from Donalds Lake. Buchanan Lake and Thumper Pond Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Maple Wood Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Donalds Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thumper Pond Golf Course - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Buchanan Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Round Lake - 6 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Otter Supper Club & Lodge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Willy Ts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ottertail Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Woodshed Bar And Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marge’s Diner - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front

Enjoy lakeside living on a spacious half-acre lot near Ottertail, Minnesota. Situated on a beautiful 1,000-acre lake known for great fishing and boating, this property offers the perfect getaway for your summer vacation. Spend your summer days swimming from the private sandy beach in the crystal-clear, weed-free lake, or simply relax and take in the stunning views.

The home comfortably accommodates family and friends with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, and a large kitchen and dining space ideal for gathering together.

Step outside to enjoy the expansive 900-square-foot attached deck, complete with patio furniture and outdoor grills. A stamped concrete walkway provides easy access to the dock, private beach, and firepit area, creating the perfect setting for lakeside fun and evening campfires.

Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, this property offers the ideal Minnesota lake experience.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: do not throw butts in yard or lake

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There are 2 guard rails available for bunks

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Do not throw butts in yard or lake

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 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front to the airport?

This vacation home is 114.2 mi (121-min drive) away from the St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front to the beach?

This vacation home is 14.8 mi (18-min drive) from Battle Lake Public Beach.

Does Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front to downtown Ottertail?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Ottertail.

Spacious Home on Buchanan Lake in Ottertail, MN Private Beach Front Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

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

Family Vacation

This was our second time staying at this property. It works well for a group of adults that want to spend time together. Some updates had been made since last year and made the property even better. Host is very responsive and it is a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

The home and property where perfect space for our family. The lake was very nice with sand beach and

We had a very good experience with this property. Would recommend to any family vacation experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Spectacular

Beautiful place lots of room pretty scenery
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larissa N.

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

Great location and lots of room

This was such a nice property. Lots of space for our family and loved being able to go to the lake and play in the sand. It is in a great location and there was great communication with the property owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very lovely, roomy home, supplied with just about everything a family would want or need. Nice big yard, great beach - would be awesome for younger children - and a gigantic lakeside deck plus another large deck on the other side of the house. The owner was very congenial, helpful and easy to reach if needed. Lake Buchanan is good for pan fish (sunnies, fun especially for children to catch) crappies, blue gills, walleye, bass & northern! Our family had a wonderful time there!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Beautiful beach and lake

This was a beautiful lake. The sandy beach area was great for the kids. We also loved the nice fire pit area and large deck. The owner was extremely friendly, responsive, and easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Great time

Very nice place to stay. Loved the two living rooms with tv. Great deck beautiful lake. Weather was hot but sitting on the deck with lake breeze was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Pictures matched what the property has offer. Nice sandy beach, great deck to grill, clean house with plenty of sleeping areas. The hosts were great to work with. I would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff r.

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

Family vacation

This is one of nicest places we have stayed. We've been going for 15 years and have never gone back to the same place twice. We will be back next year. Great people to work with. And perfect for our family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Three generation vacation

This property was perfect for our group of 5 adults and 6 children. Everything we needed to have a great vacation. We enjoyed the beach, lily pad, fire pit, kayak, beautiful decks, outdoor seating, blackstone grill and everything the home had to offer. The host was very accommodating and neighbors were great, too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven y.

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

Lake vacation

Everything went smoothly. The “cabin” was spacious and well laid out for children. Great Lake with sandy beach. Everyone in our party would return again. Marybeth was great hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

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

Great Stay

My family and I had a great time staying at this house. We had 8 adults in our group and had plenty of room for everyone. It was clean and as described. The weather was a little cool but we were able to get some fishing in and catch a few. We also were able to do some other activities in the area. The host gave us good information and was great at communicating when necessary. We plan on staying here again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula N.

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

Very nice outdoor space!

Beautiful patio and view of lake with great grill for morning breakfast outdoors in a nice setting. Very quiet lake with a few kids having fun one afternoon, too cold for us to swim though. Our Mother/Daughter Annual outings feature cooking, eating, card-playing, shopping. The city of Ottertail is 5 miles away with one nice boutique. Plenty of sleeping areas and big kitchen. Owner was very friendly and communication good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily R.

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

Great Rental property!

We chose to VRBO vs pulling our camper and was the best idea ever! Love the outdoor space! Amazing deck (no worry about splinters in your feet) w/patio seating and having use of a grill & Blackstone! Great fire pit area! Beach was good for swimming with kids (water level a bit low during our stay but had fun) The only draw back was the boat lift was to small for our boats so the guys had to trailer each night however they did like fishing the numerous lakes within a short distance of our location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is the best rental our family ever stayed at for our annual disconnect from the daily grind & reconnect as a family week. Marybeth is an outstanding host. She thought of everything you need to be comfortable both inside and out. There was plenty of room for our 3 families.The kitchen felt like a chef’s kitchen with all the supplies, gas range, and commercial sized refrigerator! We especially appreciated the filtered water provided. There was room for us to dine inside or outside. The bathrooms were great, but a special treat for all was the beautiful, modern, oversized shower in the master suite. There are two living rooms, one with games and puzzles aplenty, stocked for every age group! Wireless is available. And while we did not use them much, there was a TV in every room. There are large decks in the front and back, with comfortable seating, including cushions. The front entry included both stairs and a ramp to the front door.The backyard is so large. There’s a very nice sized fire pit area, including chairs. There’s a comfortable walking path leading down to the lake, & perfect for the little ones is a long beach area - perfect for sand play & rock/shell hunting. The other plus for little ones is the lake is very clear, and it stays shallow for a long way out. Marybeth also provides a lily pad. During our stay the amount of weeds near our beach was very limited. There are deep areas in the late as well, great for swimming. Go for it. It’s a 10
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter H.

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

Nice lake

Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022