Title: The Darling Cabin, 60's Charm + Modern Flair Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # The Darling Cabin, 60's Charm + Modern Flair ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94880000/94878700/94878628/w3024h4029x0y2-4efaff39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94880000/94878700/94878628/cc7d2f72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94880000/94878700/94878628/5e680454.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94880000/94878700/94878628/5d81b141.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94880000/94878700/94878628/04371123.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on Alexandria’s Chain of Lakes, The Darling Cabin offers a charming mid-century modern and vintage retreat. Enjoy your mornings sipping coffee or tea on the deck with a panoramic view overlooking Lake Darling. This cozy cabin features direct lake access, WIFI (500 mbps), smart TV, and AC/heat units in both bedrooms and the main living space. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6768 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Darling Cabin, 60's Charm + Modern Flair The Darling Cabin is located right on Alexandria’s Chain of Lakes, allowing you direct access to 3 large lakes perfect for fishing, water sports, and leisure! It's in the name, this is a darling cabin with a mid-century modern and vintage vibe. Enjoy your mornings sipping coffee or tea on the deck with a panoramic view overlooking Lake Darling. This cabin is within 10 minutes to Carlos Creek Winery (Bold North Cellars), Gathered Oaks, golf courses, bike trails, bars and restaurants, public beaches, and shopping in downtown Alexandria. The space: This is a cozy cabin, 768 square feet, that was built in the early 60’s. It is what you would expect when taking a “trip to the cabin,” but with modern flair and amenities! There have been many updates made to the cabin including new carpet, vinyl planking, hardware, lighting, furniture and mattresses (Novaform) that make it feel renewed, yet still preserving its 60’s cabin charm. You will have all you need to sit back, relax and enjoy your vacation in the heart of lakes country. It sleeps 6 across 2 bedrooms and a sofa sleeper. There is a queen bed in the master bedroom, two twin beds in the second bedroom, and a full-size sofa sleeper, located in the main living space. The cabin has 1 full bathroom. Enjoy modern conveniences like WIFI (500 mbps), smart TV, a completely equipped kitchen, and AC/heat units in both bedrooms and in the main living space. You will have direct lake access with a shallow and sandy swimming area, perfect for children, as well as your own dock slip. You will love that you feel right on the water and can look out to beautiful Lake Darling. Other details to note: There is no better “seat in the house” for the 4th of July fireworks display!!! \-A convenient safety feature is the cabin's keyless keypad entry \-This is not a remote location. We are located ten minutes from downtown Alexandria and are right off of a main county road. \-The lot is a tight squeeze! There are 2 parking spaces available. \-Safety note: There is a rock ledge, approximately 6ft angled drop down to the lake. \-Guests will have access to the entire property, which includes the driveway, cabin, deck, backyard, and bonfire pit. The Host’s pontoon is located on property and they do retain the right to walk across the lawn to board their pontoon. To make your stay even better: \-1 beach towel per guest is provided \-Please bring your own firewood/fire starters if you intend to use fire pit \-Please bring your own charcoal for use of grill (grill and lighter provided) \-Please note: We do not have laundry facilities on site. If a washer/dryer is needed, there is a well-kept laundromat “Nokomis Laundry” located 3 miles away. Following your reservation, a welcome guide will be provided with local recommendations and guide to the cabin License #: 2146 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water sports equipment ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 768 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115720000/115712000/115711909/e786427c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alex Landing: Waterfront getaway on Chain of Lakes - best location & views! 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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 Long-term renters welcome 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 ## About the area Located in Alexandria, this cabin is on the waterfront. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Casey’s Amusement Park and Carlos Creek Winery. Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Erickson's Petting Zoo are also worth visiting. [Visit our Alexandria travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alexandria.dx6059984) [View more Cabin rentals in Alexandria](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alexandria-Cabins.d6059984-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.906197,-95.403404&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:y%7CewGfnheQ%3FU%3FW%3FS%40W%40U%3FW%40S%40W%40SBW%40UBU%40UBUBUBSBWDUBSDUDSBSDUFSDUDSFSFSDSFQFSFSFQHSFQHSFQHOHQHQHQHOJQHMJQHMJOJOJMJOHMLMJKJMLMJKJKLKLMLILKJILILILINILGLILGNGLGNELGLENENELCNCNELCNANEL%3FNCNCN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FLBNBN%40NBN%40LBNDLBNBNDLDNDLFNDLFLHNDLHLFLHNHJHLHLHLJLHJLLJLJJJLLJLJJJLJLJNJLJNJNHLJPHNJNHPHNHPHPFNHPHRFRFPFPHRFRFRDPFRDRFRDTDRDTDRDRBTDRBTDVBR%40TBTBTBT%40T%40VBR%40V%3FR%40V%40T%3FV%40R%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FTAT%3FTAVAT%3FTATCTAVATCTCRCVARCTEVCRETCTERERETERETGPERGRERGRGRIRGPGPGRIPIPGPIPINIPIPKNINKNINKNKLKNKNKJKLKLKLMLKJMJMJKJMJMJMHMHKHOHMHMFMFOFMHMDOFMDODMDOFOBMBOBMDO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOAMEOCOCMCOGOEMEMEOGMEOGMIMGMGOIMIMIMIKIMKMKMKMKKKKKMMKMKMMMIKKOKOKMKOIOKOIOKOIOISIOIQIQGQIQGQISGQGSGSGQESGUGSEQEUGSEUCSESEUCUESCWCUCSCWASCUAUCWAUAUAU%3FUAWAU%3FU%3FU%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JvX65V7GW1FeTm8i3-HBolZnyEc=) Alexandria, MN ### What's nearby - Lake Latoka - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles - Big Ole Viking Statue - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles - Carlos Creek Winery - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Zorbaz - ‬7 min drive - ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬5 min drive - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive - ‪Lure Lakebar - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Darling Cabin, 60's Charm + Modern Flair pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Darling Cabin, 60's Charm + Modern Flair? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Darling Cabin, 60's Charm + Modern Flair? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Darling Cabin, 60's Charm + Modern Flair located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Big Splash Indoor Waterpark, Big Ole Viking Statue and Runestone Museum. Lake Brophy County Park and Lake Latoka are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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