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Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR/2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria

Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR/2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria

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This view just makes us relax when we look at it...come and enjoy the hammock!
Here's the great view from the lake of our home
The lake lot is very level and shaded and the picnic table is great during fires
There's ample room to hang out on the deck or below on the patio.
Here's the view of the patio looking to the West.

Overview of Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR/2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12205 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Popular LocationMinnesota Lakes Maritime Museum3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBig Splash Indoor Waterpark9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarlos Creek Winery13 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lower Level #1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Lower Level #2

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level #1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upper Level #2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR/2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria

This quiet private home is surrounded by trees and is less than 2 miles from downtown Alexandria and all its attractions including The Central Lakes Trail. There is everything you need to make your vacation enjoyable such as the 110' sandy beach, 2 - 10’ kayaks, large 300 square foot Trex deck facing the lake, a fire pit for sitting around enjoying the sunset, fireworks or a few S'mores and a hammock strung between two trees at the shoreline. There are 4 bedrooms (2 on each floor-4 beds are Queen size & there is 1 Twin XL roll away on each floor - 2 total - if needed), 2 full bathrooms (1 on each floor), a jacuzzi tub in the basement bathroom, 2 furnished kitchens (full kitchen on upper level & wet bar kitchenette on lower level), family room on both floors, formal dining room on both floors with tables able to seat at least 8 comfortably or 10+ with the available bench seats, a washer and dryer on each floor, high speed internet, HD LED TVs in both family rooms, an attached garage for use during your stay and a shed by the lake that houses kayaks, life vests, chairs, water toys, yard games and pretty much all you'll need to enjoy beautiful Lake Cowdry.

The beach is hard sand with a boulder lined shore. There is plenty of room to tie up your boat to our new aluminum dock using the affixed slip hooks. Fishing is great right off the dock given there's a drop off about 20' from the end of the aluminum dock where many locals fish regularly. You will love the beautiful sunsets from the deck, as you're enjoying a meal grilled on the Weber gas grill or from one of many fold up camping chairs down by the lake but the fire pit (fire wood not provided, but may be purchased at multiple locations in town 2-miles away). You can grill your food and sip on your favorite beverages while watching the calm, clear waters of Lake Cowdry. There is central A/C on the main floor and window unit A/C in the basement though it is rarely needed given the amount of shade our home gets and the many windows allowing for great cross ventilation.

Property manager

Rhett & Katie Marsten
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
We do not rent for parties or events.

Pets

No pets allowed
Though we love pets, they are not allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed inside home, garage, shed
A completed/signed rental agreement received by us via email scan or mail is required to be received prior to your stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We do not rent for parties or events.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Casey’s Amusement Park and Geneva Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Erickson's Petting Zoo. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 3 min drive
  • Runestone Museum - 4 min drive
  • Big Ole Viking Statue - 4 min drive
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 9 min drive
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Culver's - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 9 min drive
  • Angelina's - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR/2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR/2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR/2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria on 30 Apr 2024 start from AU$1,114.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR/2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR/2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandy beach, level lot, 4BR/2BA, 110' shore, 2-miles to Alexandria located?

This family-friendly Alexandria holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, Runestone Museum and Big Ole Viking Statue. Casey’s Amusement Park and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation home for everyone!
One week of TOTAL ENJOYMENT! The home is furnished with everything you need for a week of fun and relaxation! So close to Alexandria that if you did forget something or need an item, it was only a few miles to get it. The water was clear and the fishing was great! The yard close to the lake was good size and the hosts had life vests for every size and age, tubes, kayaks, and games (outdoor and indoor) for all of us to enjoy! If we had questions, the hosts answered immediately! One of our BEST VACATIONS EVER!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Lakeside Vacation
It was a wonderful chance for our family to get together. The location is wonderful - close to Alexandria for stores and restaurants, close to the biking trail and Lake Brophy County Park which has a great playground for kids. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake which is on Alexandria’s chain of lakes. Kayaking into Taylor Lake and Lake Stony was particularly nice. The shed has outdoor games, floats, life jackets and 2 kayaks. The kitchen had everything you need to prepare meals and came with lots of dishes, Our 7 year old had a wonderful time catching sunfish off ofthe dock. The bass remained elusive, but they’re out there! It was a wonderful time for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
Everything exceed our expectations; clean, updated, well stocked. Have suggested this location to others. We will stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tawnia H., Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family getaway
Clean spacious for our family, lots of amenities, clear quiet lake, lots of fish to catch, we had a great time, this is a perfect place to get away with your family and just hang out. The owners were in touch with us and made the whole process very easy. Would recommend thiem and their place to everyone, being close to town and its such a nice town with much to offer makes it just another wonderful perk. We were a group of 6 adults and 2 young children and felt at home the minute we walked in the door, our family would like to come back, hopefully next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., Backus, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Lake House
Awesome house on a beautiful lake. House was clean and comfy and had thought of everything we might need (including a Brita, ice cubes, and good coffee for the morning - thank you!). Took a lovely evening kayak ride and my son loved fishing from the dock. Hope to stay again next year when we're in town for the same event!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rhett & Katie Marsten

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We have owned this property since 2006 and, due to a relocation to Sioux Falls, we started making our vacation get-away available to you for short term rentals. This is the place where we have gone since we first met to now with our two young children to enjoy the finest of Minnesota lakes where you can feel like you're "up north at the lake" while only being a few miles from downtown Alexandria. The city of Alexandria has so much to offer, during all seasons, with a quaint downtown full of local retailers and restaurants, to downhill skiing, to snowmobile and cross country ski trails, to some of the best pan fishing available on Lake Cowdry - where our lake home resides. We are not property managers, rather we are owners who are renting our home to you and your family to enjoy during the dates we aren't able to enjoy it.

We sincerely hope you make memories during your stay in our lake home and want your experience to be a most enjoyable one.

Why they chose this property

Our home is extremely spacious, up-to-date and clean on one of the best level lots that Lake Cowdry has to offer. In addition, it is very close to the local Central Lakes Trail (walking, biking, rollerblading, snow mobile, cross country ski) and downtown Alexandria and all of the shopping and great restaurants that Alexandria has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Our lake home was formerly two residences with 2BR, 1BA, kitchen (full kitchen on upper level & well stocked kitchenette on lower level) and living area including washer/dryer on each level. We have opened our home up to a single-family residence with 2 attached garages, however, there are still 2 kitchens, 2 sets of washer/dryers and two full dining tables/living room areas which is PERFECT for groups who want to have the kids hang out downstairs while the adults enjoy each others' company upstairs. This home has a walk out lower level out to a level lake lot with a hard sand bottom. The water clarity exceeds 14 feet and the pan fishing off the dock is remarkable not to mention the kayaking in the two 10’ kayaks. There's a cozy fire pit by the shore near the hammock strung between two trees on the shore. There are ample chairs and water toys to enjoy (tubes, camping chairs, picnic table, floating rafts, pails, etc) in the shed by the shore.

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