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Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit!

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A two-story house with a front garage, a front porch with potted plants, and a green door.
Two red Adirondack chairs facing a body of water with a dock extending into the water.
A landscaped area with a large tree, a bird sculpture, and a body of water in the background.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a chair, and a small table.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101624 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Glenwood, MN
  • Place, Lake Minnewaska
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Barsness Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Peter Sunset Beach Resort
    ‪14 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Glenwood

When you stay at this vacation home in Glenwood, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Minnewaska and Barsness Park. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pope County Historical Museum and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Peter Sunset Beach Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Minnewaska - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Barsness Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pope County Historical Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Peter Sunset Beach Resort - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 30 min drive - 27.3 miles

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Minnewaska House Brewing Co + Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Penny's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Koeps Bait - ‬4 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.

Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit!

Charming home newly updated and ready for your family getaway on Lake Minnewaska walking distance from downtown Glenwood! HUGE and shallow sandy beach, perfect sunsets and large backyard with a creek running through it! When you're looking for a place to bring the family up to the lake, look no further. You'll spend hours playing in the water with the kids enjoying the sandy bottom or head out to fish in one of the best lakes in Minnesota! With being walking distance to downtown Glenwood you'll be able to enjoy all of the shops and restaurants Glenwood has to offer. If you enjoy sunsets, you've found the right spot as well as any given day you can sit back from the front porch or down by the lake and enjoy the panoramic views. The beach is located across the street from the house. The house is spacious and well equipped for your summer getaway!

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,624 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Rules

Maximum of 3 vehicles to be parked in the driveway, absolutely NO parking in the alley.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 101 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean, cozy and felt like home. Loved that you could see the lake from the windows and easy to walk to the lake . Beautiful weather that weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good. Like amenities such as water and dock close by. Use of kayaks and paddle boards was a great bonus. We never could get WiFi to work which was kind of a bummer. The area and the lake are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute property, location not too far from Lakeside for events
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

The property had perfect location and lots of room for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

returning home!

had a great time returning to my hometown!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Great location on a beautiful lake. Lots of entertainment space in the house and the beach was nice for kids to play. Easy walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

Nice space. Good location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house worked well for our 7 family members. Quiet neighborhood, not too much traffic going by. Grandkids enjoyed fishing and swimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful kitchen!

Worked well for family gathering - big table for games - kitchen well stocked & roomy. Pet friendly which was great for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We loved the location and it was great for us. We really enjoyed getting the family together all in one place for the weekend. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Weekend!

The house was perfect for our girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

This is our third year staying at this house. It has a homey feel and the perfect location. The view of the lake is incredible. I have already booked for next year and am counting down the days!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Year 3 and going strong!

Our 3rd year at this location. Again, we had a wonderful stay and plan to go back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great memories were made!

We had a fun time using this property! Lots of great doc fishing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT location! Would suggest air conditioner in 3rd bedroom. Suggest garden hose to wash off patio. Enjoyed big backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake Minnewaska Views!

Super cute property with wonderful views and access to the beach. It is apparent this is a well loved family property whose owners chose to share with others. While the circumstances of our trip were for somber reasons, the cabin environment was really nice and comforting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th year at this property. We enjoy the location, the lake, and the house. A\C for the front bedroom is still on our wish list. The landscaping could use an update. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Labor Day get away

Exactly as listed. VERY WELL STOCKED, especially for the kids...many toys and games for the adults. Don't hesitate to book :) Beautiful lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice for a couple days away. I think the property is as it is described. The amount of space was awesome. There was a rancid smell in the fridge and the upstairs toilet ran. But I’m sure those have been fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Cute little cabin. Liked that it had towels, utensils, etc to use as needed. Host was easy to get a hold of with questions. Had some issues with the AC and a breaker but was able to resolve those. Grass in the yard was a little long but didn’t bother us. Overall had a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th or 5th year at this location. We do love it. The house layout works well. Nice open kitchen area with good sized table. The couches aren't super comfortable but work well for the kids to watch movies or play games on the large square coffee table. Full bath upstairs with half bath on main level are a plus. Large backyard area. The beach needed clean up and I did rake some; clean up crew came on day 2 and did a very good job on the beach. My suggestions for improvement include the following: An A/C unit in the south window of the front bedroom and a bigger capacity unit in the living room to handle main floor. This year was 90 temps and maybe a newer unit would be more economical overall. We do use fans to circulate air, close blinds and be sure doors stay closed. A deep cleaning inside at least once a year. Sometimes there isn't a lot of time between rentals and getting walls and window sills cannot be done each time. Clean up the landscaping. Trim up along creek. I realize that it is difficult to get right up to the creek when it's wet; however the extent of overgrowth indicates this not getting maintained. This is a home that I lived in as a child and we treat it like family. In closing, we loved our time here and will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Where do we start? Our friends from Australia actually stayed there, embarrassing. 1. The place was not cleaned since the last guests. Garbage inside and out was completely full, so NO where to put it for the entire stay.2. Shades were falling down, allowing the hot sun in. Screwed into drywall that was not holding anything. Cobwebs, dirty like no one was paying attention to the small things at this place.3. The grill was a complete mess and so dirty they couldn't use it. The cover was ripped to shreds and mostly off, hanging there.4. The upstairs air conditioner blew air but was not cooling at all, during the hottest stretch of the year!5. There was no clear path on the beach to access the dock; it was all big rocks that you had to go over. Very Dangerous!! A small brick or sand path would have been nice.6. The dock and beach were nice.So disappointed for our friends who came all the way from Australia to join us at the 70th Waterama; they've been planning this for 2 years.When they come back, we'll not book this place unless some major things are done to make it a liveable place to stay!!I believe they took some pictures if you'd like to see them.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

hunting

just fine
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our 4th Year

This is the 4th summer we've spent at this house! We enjoy the house, the location, the creek, the large back area, the lake. The house is clean upon check in. Communication with property manager is good with timely responses. Areas of improvement include an air conditioner in the front bedroom. Window cleaning to control dirt, bugs, debris. The shoreline should be raked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024