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Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!

Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!

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Exterior
Steps from the house and bunkhouse to the lake.
Beautiful Lake Washington
Large, covered deck with comfortable seating overlooks the lake
Two gas grills: One is a regular style grill, one is a griddle-style grill

Overview of Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Darwin, MN
  • Popular LocationMinnesota Twine Ball3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDassel History Center & Ergot Museum12 min drive
  • Popular LocationLitchfield Golf Club15 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunkhouse

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!

Note:
We carefully follow and use The Environmental Cleaning & Disinfecting Recommendations from the CDC (Center of Disease Control & Prevention).


The Swisher Retreat is an amazing ALL season rental that sits right on beautiful Lake Washington. It is great for family gatherings, reunions, fishing weekends (both summer fishing and ice fishing!) girls weekends, bachelor parties, etc. Private, roomy, gorgeous location.

The main property has 3 bedrooms (master bedroom has TV & DVD player), 2 baths (master bath has jetted tub and shower), kitchen, living room (with TV & DVD player) and a huge, beautiful deck (with a gas grill, charcoal grill and flat grill) facing the lake. The bunkhouse (included in your rental) has two queen size beds, a TV/DVD player, microwave, heat and air conditioning. New for 2019: a game room, separate from the house, with a foosball table, pool table, ping pong table, and board games. In the yard is a large trampoline.

The Swisher Retreat includes unlimited use of a pontoon (seats 13) with one tank of gas included. The property is on Lake Washington, but Lake Stella can be easily accessed via the channel. Both lakes are excellent for summer fishing and ice fishing!

Also included are 2 kayaks, 3 paddle boats and assorted Tunes, water toys, lily pad and floating air mattresses. Families with young children love the shallow shoreline (with sandy bottom) for swimming, water toys included. There is a large fire pit overlooking the lake and firewood is included. A huge, screened in deck on the home (with plenty of comfortable seating) overlooks the lake.

For larger groups there is a lovely camper on the property. It sleeps 6 and has a kitchen, as well as heat and air conditioning. It is available in the spring, summer and fall months for an additional fee of $150.00.

This is a spacious property that has room for tents in the yard, yard games, plenty of shady areas, room for kids to play, and plenty of parking.


Wi-Fi, washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, central air conditioning, coffee maker, jetted tub and shower in the master bathroom, water softener, towels, and a fireplace give this vacation property many of the comforts of your own home. We include many extras: soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, paper plates, paper towels, garbage bags, disposable aluminum pans, paper cups, coffee, flour, sugar, ketchup, mustard, salt/pepper and other seasonings.

We also have a gas grill, charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal), an outdoor turkey fryer/sweet corn boiler, and a outdoor flat grill for making pancakes, eggs, etc.

We offer a 10% discount to active and retired military personnel & active and retired law enforcement/firefighters/EMS. Please let us know after you book, so we can include the discount. Also, note: the base rate includes up to 8 guests. Additional guests are charged a fee of $30.00 per day, per guest.

While you are here, be sure to visit the World's Largest Ball of Twine, located just a mile from the property!

Come to the lake and make some wonderful memories!

Property manager

Jill Swisher
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have child safety gates

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Pet fee $50 per dog per stay

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside only.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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

Darwin

Located in Darwin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum and Cokato Museum & Gust Akerlund Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Litchfield Golf Club and Meadow Links Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Map
Darwin, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Twine Ball - 3 min drive
  • Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum - 12 min drive
  • Central Park - 12 min drive
  • Litchfield Golf Club - 15 min drive
  • Crow River Winery and Vineyard - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store - 10 min drive
  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Thirsty's Tavern - 11 min drive
  • Swan's Cafe - 11 min drive
  • Subway - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental! located?

This family-friendly Darwin holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Minnesota Twine Ball, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area and Prairie Park. Central Park and Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to meet up with family!
Great family get together. Something for all ages: game room, fire pit, screen in deck, right on water for fishing, water activities. Very clean. Jill was a very accommodating and hospitable host! Enjoyed out time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Plenty of space, things to do. Great hospitality from the hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic J., Woodbury, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake Getaway
We had a good time during our stay. Jill was a great host that went out of her way to help us with our car issue and making our stay all the better. The pontoon was great cruising the lake and fishing. The view from the deck is spectacular. Very relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
End of summer bachelorette
We absolutely loved our stay. Jill was so kind and met us to review questions about the boat and house. The property was perfect to celebrate a friends bachelorette party. I highly recommend this property and we hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shai C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place
had great time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jill Swisher

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I was born and raised in the area and am excited to share all that the Lake Washington area has to offer with you! I am the former owner of one of the most popular local restaurants and am now sharing my enthusiasm and hospitality with each person that rents my property. My family and I live just a hop, skip and a jump away on the family farm. Give me a jingle and I will share with you anything you want to know before renting.

Why they chose this property

The property has been in the family for 3 generations. In fact, my mother started the area summer festival, Twine Ball Days, which the town celebrates every year in August.

What makes this property unique

This lake home is tucked in the woods away from traffic on a beautiful lake. There is a large lawn which is perfect for picnics, yard games and room for kids to run and play. The main feature is the lake. The views are awesome and the beach, pontoon, kayaks and 3 paddle boats (including a seated paddle board that seats 4) give you everything you need to enjoy your stay with us. The fire pit is an evening favorite and firewood is provided. We want you to have a wonderful time so please let us know if you have any questions about the property. If you are staying with us please let us know if you need anything while you are here.
Sincerely, Jill

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