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Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation

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A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a body of water and trees. - Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation (Alexandria)
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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a lake, a lifebuoy on the wall, and a table and chairs in the center. - Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation (Alexandria)
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows. - Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation (Alexandria)
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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 124506 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation

  • Watch the sunrise from this amazing 4500 square foot 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, home situated on one of Alexandria's prime lakes. Located on the west side of Lake Carlos, just around the corner from the lake's public access. This home features a large yard that situated on 1.29 acres and 100 ft of lakeshore on the premiere Alexandria chain of lakes. The yard is perfect for yard games and the lakeside fire pit is a family favorite after sundown! Be ready to enjoy the lake all day!
    This epic view of the lake can be accessed from both the upper level deck and lower-level screen porch of the home. The lakefront master is just one of five bedrooms this home offers. With upper and lower living rooms, large upper kitchen and lower kitchenette there is plenty of room to spread out.
    This cabin is close to everything the area has to offer including lakeside restaurants, golf courses, coffee shops, shopping, trails, breweries, wineries, and so much more. Alexandria is one of the most popular vacation areas in Minnesota!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,506 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet time from 10 PM to 7 AM
Absolutely no fireworks

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Alexandria, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Theatre L'Homme Dieu and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carlos Creek Winery and Casey’s Amusement Park. Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Alexandria travel guide
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Map
Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Carlos
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carlos Creek Winery
    6 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Lake Latoka
    14 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Lake Mary
    18 min drive - 14.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Eagles 3063
    10 min drive
  • Angelinas
    11 min drive
  • Zorbaz
    7 min drive
  • Common Ground Coffee House
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Carlos and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Ida and Lake Carlos State Park. Lake Darling is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Stunning, relaxing home on Lake Carlos perfect for your vacation Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion on Lake Carlos

Had a great week in a wonderful home. The house was very well equipped and roomy enough for our group (9 adults, and 2 children). Communication was excellent for check in instructions as well as during the week. The backyard was flat for yard games and the deck had nice views of the lake. The bedrooms could sleep more than listed as there were queen bunks in 2 of the rooms and 2 queen beds in another. The king master suite even had a pull out trundle. There is a very large dock with an open space for your boat. My 21’ fit nicely. We had a 2nd boat (16’ Jon boat) which was much tougher to dock as you have to maneuver around the corner. Fishing was good as We caught panfish, bass and Northers off the dock. The house has a geo thermal system and we respected the owners wishes to not adjust thermostats. We stayed in late July and the basement was 62 and the upstairs 65 to 68. Which was too cold for our group as we had a 2 month old. However we did not communicate with the owner on this issue. Overall a great house would definitely book again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location but would not stay here again

We had a lovely week on Lake Carlos and enjoyed the sunshine and lake access. However, we had 2 main issues with the property. First, the images of the VRBO include a boat, but you are not allowed to use it. There were at least 5 or 6 doors inside the house which were locked and stated they were for owner access only so the kitchen was not that well equipped. Second, the house was filthy and there were a lot of outlets and light bulbs which did not work. The portion of the coffee pot where you put the coffee grounds was full of mold. There were empty cans sitting around and trash on the floor. The fireplace in the main family room did not work. The toilets clogged a lot from regular every day use. You could not run 2 showers at the same time due to a lack of hot water. Overall, while it is a beautiful house, we will not be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Cabin on Carlos

Very nice cabin on Carlos. The host was amazing and helpful. The house was just lovely lots of room for a large family.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Overpriced at $1185/night - Value not there

This property does not have the value one would expect at this price point. We have stayed at many VRBO's and this was a dissapointing stay and we had to leave the property early. There were multiple issues too many to list. Primarily the property appeared not to be professionally cleaned. The initial smell in the home was concerning. The basement carpeting was damp and the tiles in the bathroom were wet and mold was behind the toilet. A plumber arrived the next day and it was determined that the home's geothermal system was not functioning properly not a leaky a toilet. So that explained the damp carpeting and the unusual smell. and mold. There was not ample hot water to take showers. The grills were filthy and unusable. It appears the owners use the property alot and there were signs and locks everywhere.. it was not inviting. Most properties we stay at the owners may have a closet for personal items. The screened in room was nice but there was no gas in the gas tank to use ( called and the property manger delivered)---we had to sweep and clean the home before our children's families arrived. The property manager did a great job of addressing our concerns so that part was a saving grace. Home is overpriced. Paying $1185 a night -- the home should have amenities for the lake --there were none. The only thing close was a plastic container/box with dirty life jackets and noodles by the dock. The firepit was unusable with weeds and sticks. Cannot in good consious recommend,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house! Perfect for a large group.

What a great space, and plenty of it! The pictures don't do justice for how much space you have both inside and outside. Perfect for a large gathering of any type!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Book Club Getaway

My group of 10 had a wonderful experience at this property. Beautiful views and a great home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

This was a great place for 6 adults and 2 pre-school age children to relax in a very roomy home with lots of yard space for outdoor fun and access to water for swimming and a little boating. The hot water heater did not always keep up with the 8 people. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

EXCELLENT!

This house is Beautiful; and perfect for a large family get together. Everything is just as it's described. I would Highly recommend this house to Everyone! We were Thrilled with this vacation setting!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Very spacious home. Very comfortable beds. We loved the deck and the patio overlooking the lake with the fire pit. The kitchen was well stocked. The only complaint would be that the property needs a better ladder to get in and out of the water. The lake has a nice sandy bottom but no beach. There are big rocks along the bank and they are very hard to walk on and so having a better ladder would be very helpful. We really enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021