Charming Lake House on beautiful Lake Independence

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Maple Plain, MN

Lake Minnetonka17 min drive
Target Center27 min drive
Paisley Park30 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Beach Room

1 Queen Bed

Forest Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cozy cottage style Lake House perfect for a relaxing weekend. Newly remodeled in 2016, this getaway offers an open kitchen with brand new appliances, a large jacuzzi style bathtub/shower with heated bathroom floor, large master bedroom with spectacular lake views, a hot tub, boat house deck, a "pub" style bar, 85" television, Pacman/Donkey Kong arcade machine and more. The Lake House is adjacent to a lovely city park with swing sets and picnic tables. There is also a boat landing next to the park for those who want to bring their water toys.

Great swimming with a Lillypad water mat, paddleboards and kayak. There is also a nice dock, but please note that it is shared with two other neighbors and is technically on park property, yet accessible from the park staircase adjacent to my yard. Although I rarely see the neighbors when I'm there, once and awhile they might use it to access their boat or the lake. This is one of those neighborhoods where people are friendly, hang out together, enjoy the lake and kids play ball in the streets. It's a lot of fun that way.

Another note about this house. It is not a dedicated VRBO property. That means it will have some of my things - such as clothes in the closet. There will be plenty of space for your own things and it will be as cleaned up and inviting as you should expect. But some people prefer to have their rentals empty, so I just want you to be aware that it will have a lived in feel. I'm doing this as a fun way to share my house. It will include dishes, utensils, plenty of cooking tools, bath towels, beach towels, laundry detergent and probably an extra bottle of beer or two.

My Lake House has been designed for easy living and getting away from it all. It's not a new property - in fact it used to be a bait shop decades ago, so it still has that old house/cabin charm and its own wonderful imperfections. But a great effort has been made to create a cozy, enjoyable getaway where family and friends will enjoy life at the lake, all year 'round.

Only 25 miles from downtown Minneapolis and only 5 minutes from charming downtown Loretto where you will find some great eats and treats.

MAXIMUM GUESTS - 8. MINIMUM AGE - 25 (excluding kids).

Property manager

Michael Vickerman

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet time outside 10pm to 8am.

NO PARTIES. NO OTHER GUESTS ALLOWED OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED ON THE RESERVATION.

NO STREET PARKING.

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

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maple Plain

Located in Maple Plain, this holiday home is on a lake. Baker National Golf Course and Lakeview Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Ridgedale Center and Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. Travelling with kids? Consider Noerenberg Memorial Gardens and Big Stone Mini-golf and Sculpture Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Maple Plain, MN

What's nearby

Lake Minnetonka - 17 min drive
Target Center - 27 min drive
Venetian Indoor Waterpark - 27 min drive
U.S. Bank Stadium - 30 min drive
Paisley Park - 30 min drive

Getting around

Fridley Station - 36 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 14 min drive
Medina Entertainment Center - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Monie's - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lake House on beautiful Lake Independence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lake House on beautiful Lake Independence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lake House on beautiful Lake Independence?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lake House on beautiful Lake Independence located?

This family-friendly Maple Plain holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Independence and Baker National Golf Course. Noerenberg Memorial Gardens and Lakeview Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

18 Dec 2022

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

Quick get away!

It was well appointed and very clean. Bed was very cozy. Downstairs very inviting. It always had the feeling you were in someone else's house though...and they were watching you.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amol D.

18 June 2021

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

Perfect lake getaway for the family!

The house is great - perfect for families with younger kids, as it has all these cool features (e.g. the clubhouse!) that the kids loved discovering. The location is great - right on the water, right next to a little playground, beautiful sunset views! And the owner is great - very communicative, helpful, and welcoming!! I would definitely recommend this and am even considering renting it again for my own family!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

13 June 2021

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

Recommend

I was hosting family who was in town for my son’s 19th birthday. Due to Covid we were not able to truly celebrate his 18th nor his graduation, so we decided to go a bit extreme this year. The lake house was a great location, it was beautiful and so cozy. We had people coming in and out everyday and it was not an issue with the neighbors. We had a range of ages and everyone was able to be entertain, so overall great choice for us. The property manager was great! Great communication and so accommodating, we would definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Annalise S.

19 Apr 2021

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

Overall excellent place to stay!

This was a perfect place to stay for our weekend get away. The view, the lake, the awesome bar area and hot tub were the highlights. There were a few areas that could have been a little cleaner (jetted tube/cobwebs) and if you would stay for a full week make sure you prepare to not have full fridge and even less freezer space. Owner very responsive a great hospitality! Overall would definitely go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

21 Mar 2021

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

COVID get-away

My family (2 adults, plus a 14-year-old & 10-year-old) spent a long weekend at this cabin in order to get a “COVID-friendly” change of scenery. The kids enjoyed the hot tub and arcade machine, hubby enjoyed the bar area and watching March Madness on the big screen TV. Being March In Minnesota, we didn’t do a lot outside, but we did have a bonfire one night and went for a walk on the hiking/biking trails nearby. The owner, Michael, was helpful, considerate, and generous.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michael Vickerman

Born and raised in the area, I currently live full time in Los Angeles where I write and produce movies. My parents live in the same neighborhood as this house, my brothers and sisters all live in the area, as well as friends I've know since kindergarten, so I get back and stay as much as I can. This terrific little house rejuvenates my soul and I'm sure it will rejuvenate yours as well.

Why they chose this property

With my parents living just up the street, I had eyed this house through the years as I spent many a fun times at the adjacent park with my son and his cousins, watching them all grow up through the years. When it was available, I quickly snatched it up, then spent a good part of two years renovating it to become the vision of a true lake house that I always knew it could be. I've rented it off and on to friends and family and have decided to make it open to the public. It may sound silly, but there have been so many good times spent here that, quite honestly, I want to keep sharing it with others.

What makes this property unique

The biggest selling point for this house are the views - even in winter. The large bay window in the master bedroom is second only to the same size window downstairs where most of your time will be spent. One unique aspect of this house is that the kitchen is downstairs - which is exactly where you want it to be while entertaining in the backyard. The boat house deck is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the lake views. Overall, this property just has that great feeling that you are in a home, not just a house.