Log Home on Circle Lake - Now with Picklebll Court! - Rice County

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Faribault, MN

Rice County Fair Grounds18 min drive
Carleton College19 min drive
Shattuck-St. Mary's School21 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

East Wing Bedroom!

1 Queen Bed

King's Room

1 Queen Bed

Knotty Pine Bedroom

1 King Bed

Most Popular Bedroom!

2 Single Beds

Queen's Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - Near Entry Door.

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Log Home on Circle Lake - Now with Picklebll Court!

Vacation in a Gorgeous Log Home out in the Country on Beautiful Circle Lake!
We have tons of amenities, but everyone's favorite is the Lake! A close second are the Lake toys, including 2 brand-new fast Hydro-bikes ($5,000 worth) &2 paddleboards! Two log swings overlooking the Lake are amazing!

We have room for up to 10 guests in beds, in five beautiful bedrooms! Past Guests have told us we have the most comfortable beds they've ever slept in! You'll have 3,000+ square feet in the lower level, facing Circle Lake, to spread out in!

You will enter your own separate entrance on the lake-side of the house. (We live quietly upstairs, but are gone a lot travelling ourselves. Our kids are gone, and we do not have a barking dog.)

You'll have a Theater Room for watching TV & Movies! You'll have a full kitchen, with a square high-top table that seats 8, which is great for games! A Pool Table awaits to entertain you.

The sleeping rooms are separated with a walk thru a short hallway (only one step down) to the Kitchen/Dining Room/Game Room. That keeps the Sleeping rooms completely quiet, even when some are still playing games or watching TV.

SUPER CLEAN! We have amazing Cleaners who dis-infect all hard surfaces. They wipe down switch plates, stair railings, and other surfaces others might miss.

They use Melaleuca Cleaning Products, that are green & Eco-friendly cleaning products that contain NO harmful chemicals! Sol-U-Guard, Melaleuca's powerful disinfectant, has been proven to kill the Corona Virus, and thousand of other viruses & bacteria upon contact!

Come & Enjoy a Worry-Free Getaway!

Property manager

Peter Sheehan

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We love Kids & Kids love it here!

Events

No events allowed

Parties are grounds for termination.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

We want to keep our neighbors happy. Please do not go onto their property, fish from their dock, swim or boat in front of their property.

Parties are NOT allowed! VRBO & Rice will not allow parties at these facilities. Any guests found hosting a party will be terminated with no refund.

No Pets are allowed! If a guest brings a pet on the property, they will be charged a $150 fee, and be required to remove the pet immediately.

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: Parties are grounds for termination.

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

Faribault

Located in Faribault, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Nerstrand Big Woods State Park and Vermillion River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Faribault Family Aquatic Center and Rice County Fair Grounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Fur-Ever Wild Wolves & Woods, or check out an event or a game at Elko Speedway & Drive-in Theater. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Faribault, MN

What's nearby

St. Olaf College - 16 min drive
Rice County Fair Grounds - 18 min drive
Faribault Family Aquatic Center - 18 min drive
Carleton College - 19 min drive
Shattuck-St. Mary's School - 21 min drive

Getting around

Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

Dawn's Corner Bar - 14 min drive
Lodge - 21 min drive
Boonie's Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
L & M Bar & Grill - 14 min drive
Winjum's Shady Acres Resort - 26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Home on Circle Lake - Now with Picklebll Court! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Home on Circle Lake - Now with Picklebll Court! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Home on Circle Lake - Now with Picklebll Court! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Home on Circle Lake - Now with Picklebll Court! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Faribault holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of St. Olaf College, Faribault Golf Club and Northfield Historical Society. Carleton College and Northfield Arts Guild are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

24 Sept 2023

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

Far exceed our expectations

Property was amazing, much nicer than photos showed. Had so much fun playing pickle ball on a private court. Owner was very friendly. 10 of us were there for a wedding. Much much better than our hotel options. Would highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

7 Aug 2023

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

Sibling getaway

Great vacation with family. Appreciate everything there is to do here...kayaks, hydro bikes, paddleboards, fire ring, pickleball, pool, games, etc. Water was a bit scummy but maybe that was due to timing? The space is beautifully decorated, spacious, & everyone loved it here. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jo c.

18 July 2023

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

Lakeside Home Retreat

This was a great property for bringing family together of many ages. Lots of comfortable space, beautiful views and lake front, and so many extras from water toys to towels, blankets, kitchen utensils, outdoor lounge chairs, and a great beach area for toddlers and adults. Super responsive host and the cleanest VRBO we have stayed in.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger U., Marshall

7 July 2023

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

Circle Lake house

Great place to stay. Well laid out with quality and thought of use taken into account. Owners were in contact daily and responsive to any needs. Good place to relax and just enjoy the view. Lake was a bit green but were still able to canoe and use water bikes. Nice beach layout and again quality items - canoe, kayaks and water bikes to use as well as life jackets, etc. Nice place for small children to play in the sand. Overall one of the best places we have stayed at.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian U.

30 June 2023

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

Perfect Getaway For Families Of All Ages

The property is clean and well maintained. The kitchen and living area is spacious and well appointed, complete with a great coffee bar. The layout is perfect because the bedrooms are separate from main living area, so early risers or night owls don’t disturb anyone’s rest. The pickle ball court is amazing! We enjoyed family pickle ball tournaments, lake activities, toasting marshmallows by the fire while watching the sun set on the lake. This private and serene property is a gem!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Peter Sheehan

My Dream since I was 5 years old ... was to LIVE ON A LAKE!

In 2000, we purchased this Dream Lake Home, added Log siding, and doubled the size of the Chalet. You will Vacation in over 3,000 sq of pure Fun & Relaxation!

We LOVE people, and are excited to hosts new guests!

Why they chose this property

We LOVE the up-north feeling in Southern MN. Julie was raised on a pork farm in Western MN, and I was raised in Maplewood, MN, when it was rural. (It's city now.) My Dad was a WWII Vet, and loved taking his 4 boys camping to a Lake somewhere, or to a State Park on the North Shore of Lake Superior! So we both have desired to get away from the hustle & bustle of the Twin Cities ever since we got married in 1982.

We bought this in 2000, and have never regretted living on the Lake for one minute!

What makes this property unique

We are only 10 minutes from Faribault & Northfield, where we do much of our shopping.

But you can get to the Mall of America in 30 minutes, Valley Fair Amusement Park in 35 minutes, downtown Mpls or St Paul in 45 minutes, and to the Twin Cities International Airport in 35 minutes. (A number of pilots & flight attendants live here on Circle Lake!)

People enjoy visiting Historic Northfield, (10 min away) where in 1878 the Town's People defeated the Jesse James Gang. You can still visit the original Bank, and Museum next door, where his raiders met their demise. (In fact: the Northfield High School Mascot Name ... The Raiders!) The "Defeat of Jesse James Celebration" takes place the 2nd weekend in September every year, with over 100,000 visitors!

Minnesota is fairly flat, but not around here. The Cannon River & Wolf Creek have carved out rolling hills, streams, ponds, with tons of wildlife. Dairy & Sheep Farms still line the country roads nearby.

Past Guests have told us coming to our Chalet on Circle Lake was, "The Best Vacation they ever had!" It's so remote & quiet here, you can totally focus on fun & fellowship with your family & friends!