Experience the ultimate family retreat at this spacious home in Albert Lea. Enjoy quality time together in the game room, TV room, or screened-in porch while kids explore with kayaks, canoes, and toys. Relax by the fire pit or unwind on heated floors throughout.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142763 sq ft
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Cozy lakefront Log Home. Hot tub, kayak, yard toys, game room. Pontoon for rent.
Bring the extended family, and still have room to spread out! Game room in the heated garage, TV room in the walkout basement, screened in porch. Enjoy making a meal together and toys to keep the littles entertained!
Lower level walks out to the 7 person hot tub and gas grill.
We have kayaks, canoe and paddleboat to explore the wildlife on the water. Snowshoes to explore in the winter. Make smores at the fire pit and relax in the hammock. The gardens feed the birds so they can feed your soul. Our veggie/herb garden are available for you to enjoy some fresh food and teach the young ones! Sports equipment to play with the kids in the large yard is available to use.
Coming for a winter getaway? You will never have cold feet in this house! Heated floors throughout! Our kitchen is well stocked for you to make a feast, just bring the food. There are toys for kids of all ages! Air hockey, foosball and your very own Jukebox!
Our home sleeps 15. Each room has a cozy theme.
King Bear Master Bedroom: King bed and private desk area. Lakeview. Attached full bath with jacuzzi tub. Large screen Smart TV.
Garden Loft bedroom: King sized sleep number bed and 2 twins in the trundle daybed.
Garden Loft Reading Nook: Twin bed and Amish made sofa and comfy recliner. A secret door leads to even more toys for the preschool crowd.
Queen Wolf bedroom: Queen bed and pack n play. Lower Level with views of the garden and lake.
Full Moose Bedroom: Queen bed with full size crib. Lower Level with views of the garden and lake.
The lower level bathroom is equipped with a large jacuzzi tub and rainfall shower head.
We have baby gates installed on the main level. There is an additional baby gate located under the stairs for the lower level. High chairs and booster seat. Single stroller in the detached garage as well as an assortment of yard toys and sports equipment.
Sitting areas on all levels. Lower level TV room also has a dry bar and poker table. Board games, card games and books for all ages. This room has a walk out to the garden which leads to the lake.
Screened in porch: Our favorite "room" in the house, even in the colder months you can find us out there with a cozy blanket and cup of hot cocoa.
Beach towels, bath towels and all linens are provided.
Albert Lea is a beautiful Blue Zone City! Walking paths and parks abound. Take a boat ride on the paddle boat tour. Rent a bike or skate board at the boathouse-minutes walk from our home-only $5! Visit the climbing wall on the weekends (just a minute away)! Festivals and events throughout the year with the Freeborn County Fairgrounds. Need to launch your boat? The public boat launch is within walking distance! Visit the many restaurants in town and be treated with that small town service.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Video games
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Foosball table
Golf
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Composting
Garden
Recycling
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Unit size: 2,763 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Albert Lea, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Freeborn County Historical Society and Mower County Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fountain Lake and Shirley Theel Memorial Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, or check out an event or a game at Albert Lea City Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating, sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Albert Lea travel guide
Is Cozy lakefront Log Home. Hot tub, kayak, yard toys, game room. Pontoon for rent. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cozy lakefront Log Home. Hot tub, kayak, yard toys, game room. Pontoon for rent.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy lakefront Log Home. Hot tub, kayak, yard toys, game room. Pontoon for rent.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy lakefront Log Home. Hot tub, kayak, yard toys, game room. Pontoon for rent.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy lakefront Log Home. Hot tub, kayak, yard toys, game room. Pontoon for rent. located?
This family-friendly Albert Lea holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Brookside Dog Park, Fountain Lake and Green Lea Golf Course. Marion Ross Performing Arts Center and Freeborn County Historical Society are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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The house was big enough for our family yet cozy enough to make us feel at home. So many things to do and fishing and kayaking was perfect I would highly recommend it for anyone wanting a family getaway.
Our adult sons and their wives from Washington State and Wisconsin joined us so we could also visit my Mom, sister and her husband, and brother. The house is spacious, comfortable, with several rooms to gather, as well as a table that can seat 10, and a well appointed kitchen. We loved it, and would certainly stay there again.
Memories Galore - Great time had by everyone, peaceful location, in this comfortable gem on the river. Activities and toys for every age group, yet separate enough for those who want quiet time! Thank you for the hospitality!
Lori V.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mervin
29 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is tremendous. We all liked it. Very quiet and pretty.
This is a great place to have a family gathering. The heated garage and games were a hit since we had one of the coldest days this winter during our stay. The house is stocked with everything that you could imagine. Communication with the owners was excellent. I would recommend this house to anyone.
We enjoyed our stay at Happy Days log cabin. We had an usually warm day in March, and the kids loved going kayaking! They also took advantage of the hot chocolate station while the adults enjoyed the tea and coffee. The hosts were very accommodating and prompt to respond to questions. Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. The game room was awesome! Thanks again for a wonderful stay!
This listing is spot on for our family Christmas with plenty of room for us to spread out. Plenty of indoor activities to keep us occupied while it rained. Great memories!
I brought my staff and 4 consumers to happy days cabin. It was spacious, and plenty of things to do for all ages. We like everyone enjoyed the three season porch. We will be back just because of how wonderful the hosts and there staff helped out.
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It is a beautiful home with plenty of room for everyone. We had 3 families stay and could have easily done 4. Lots of extras for everyone. Screened in porch was great for those who wanted to avoid bugs. To top it off, hosts were very quick to respond and very accommodating. Overall a great place and would go back in a heartbeat!
This house was everything I expected and more. We truly enjoyed the house, the game room, the lake and the convenience of the location.
The house was very well stocked minus needing a few more frying pans.
The hosts were very quick to respond to any questions I had and very accommodating.
We all truly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be booking again.
The house and grounds are beautiful. The guys fished and played golf. We shopped! We cooked all our meals in an unbelievably stocked kitchen. We even made rhubarb crisp with the rhubarb from the garden! I fell in love with the town of Albert Lea - we hope to plan another family trip to this house in the future.
Thanks so much Emily and Kevin.
We loved staying at Happy Days. The house was very clean. The master bed was so comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. I loved having the garage game room available, esp in case it rained. The kids fished off the dock and got a few nice bass. It was fun having access to the garden. We were able to have some asparagus and rhubarb. It was such a treat. The neighborhood was very quiet and really no traffic by the house. I would highly recommend staying at Happy Days.
This place was fantastic.
We came back to Albert Lea for my Mother’s celebration of life. We were planning on renting hotel rooms until we found this place on VRBO. This place is a dream come true. Everything you need and more than enough room for adults and kids.
The garage was the place the grandkids loved the most.
So much for them to do out there. They loved the kid’s kitchen and so much plastic food was served to us adults. HA HA..
Overall, I would 100% rent this place again and I would 100% recommend this place.
First off, Communication with our hosts was outstanding. This home is not only visually very appealing, because of the logs and themed decorating, but so well setup! The kitchen/dining area became our hub of activity. We prepared breakfasts, lunches, and dinners there and everything we needed and then some was there, right down to enough silverware! We really admired that gorgeous, but not overly fancy dining table.
The screened porch was right off the dining area and a fantastic spot for any time of day, especially great to start a summer morning with the morning shade filtered sun, prayer & books.
The master suite is awesome, very comfortable bed. The huge family sectional sitting area downstairs. perfect for watching movies or hanging out. The grill on the patio off the lower level family room worked well and feeding a dozen people off the grill went well. We had a 16 month old child in our group and it was amazing, from the baby gates, to the the high chairs and crib, to the selection of strategically placed toys! The terraced back yard adorned with an array of flowers, hammock space, and firepit area is cool! The short jaunt down the channel to the main lake is very doable, and the boat launch was literally about 2-3 blocks away, very nice setup there. The garage was really cool, with the foosball and air hockey, workout stuff, bluetooth record player and toddlers kitchen. Plenty of toys for all ages in the garage, the teens liked using the kayaks. Kudos to you guys!
Our family had a Christmas celebration in the area. One of my sisters and I travel out of state with our immediate families. We LOVED the house! It was so cozy, yet there was plenty of room. The hosts had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
We had a lovely time at this home! Every imaginable amenity and a great location in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We would definitely stay here again.
My youngest daughter was married with reception in Albert Lea and all of us were from out of town needing a central hangout spot. Our families include all ages. Everyone raved again and again how perfect this cabin met our needs, especially as the weather was bitter cold and we spent so much time in doors. Highly recommend and would definitely come back if the need arose.