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"The Loon" at Darling Shores

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A deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake with a bridge in the distance.
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
TV
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a painting, and a window with curtains.
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Lake Darling
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Cowdry
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alexandria

With a stay at this vacation home in Alexandria, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Lake Darling and 10 minutes by foot from Lake Cowdry. .This vacation home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Big Ole Viking Statue.

What's nearby

  • Lake Darling - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Cowdry - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Latoka - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 8 min drive - 6.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪DJ's Tap House & Grill - ‬8 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.

"The Loon" at Darling Shores

Welcome to "The Loon" at Darling Shores!

This is a cozy two-bedroom, one bathroom cabin located on the fabulous Lake Darling in Alexandria, MN.

Lake Darling is notably the most peaceful lake on the Alexandria "Chain of Lakes". Through Lake Darling, you have boating access to several others including Lake Le Homme Dieu and Lake Carlos.

The property itself is known for an incredible lakeview, dock, and family fun. Darling Shores is the incredible getaway you've been looking for!

This cabin features two bedrooms with sleeping arrangements for up to 6 guests, one full bathroom, an indoor dining area, and a great sized living room. Guests will have access to a children's highchair, pack n' play, books, and board games!

In one of the bedrooms, you will find a queen-sized bed, and a trundle bed (two twin beds). The second bedroom also has a queen-sized bed. The living room couch can be used as a sleeping spot should you need it. 

Guests will have access to shared amenities on the property which include a full playset for children, a large dock, and a huge balcony! Also provided are yard games such as corn hole, cruiser bikes, sand toys, and a floating swim raft. This is in the shed labeled "Guests".

You may contact management through the messaging app or by our office phone number which is posted in the welcome book!

LIC#766

Parking Details:

Each cabin has two designated parking spots. The spots are labeled with the cabin number on the pavement. "The Loon" is cabin number three.

Guest boats are welcome and encouraged to dock at the property! It is first come, first serve for tie off points only. 

About Lake Darling:

"Lake Darling is a 945-acre basin located on the northwest edge of the city of Alexandria. There is no public access on Lake Darling, but boaters can gain access via a navigable channel from Lake Carlos. Fishing is good on this lake for northern pike, largemouth bass and bluegill. Other fish include walleye, rock bass, perch and crappie."

Nearby Activities to Enjoy in Alexandria:

-Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Kayaking, Local Marina's, Jet Skiing, Water Skiing, Paddle Boarding, Water Parks, & all Watersport Activities

-Golfing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Winery Tours

-Shopping, Antiquing, Museums, Health & Beauty Spas

Winter Activities:

-Sledding, Ice Skating, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling and Ice Fishing
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Bicycles

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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets not 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 first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

637066

"The Loon" at Darling Shores Reviews

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and location was great! Just as pictured. Enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026