Title: "The Firefly" at Darling Shores Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100658337&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "The Firefly" at Darling Shores Holiday home in Alexandria with kitchen ## Photo gallery for "The Firefly" at Darling Shores ![Outdoor dining - "The Firefly" at Darling Shores (Alexandria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100660000/100658400/100658337/e4510a4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - "The Firefly" at Darling Shores (Alexandria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100660000/100658400/100658337/4f69eaa8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils - "The Firefly" at Darling Shores (Alexandria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100660000/100658400/100658337/5255ec70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - "The Firefly" at Darling Shores (Alexandria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100660000/100658400/100658337/17eccbf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - "The Firefly" at Darling Shores (Alexandria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100660000/100658400/100658337/40dba06a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on the peaceful Lake Darling, Darling Shores offers a serene retreat with an incredible lake view, dock, and private picnic table. Enjoy family fun with a full play-set for children and yard games like Bean Bag Toss. Stay entertained in the living room with a smart TV or take advantage of cruiser bikes to explore Alexandria's natural beauty. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### "The Firefly" at Darling Shores Welcome to Darling Shores! This is a unique two bedroom, 3/4 bathroom cabin is located on the fabulous Lake Darling in Alexandria, MN. Lake Darling is notably the most peaceful lake on the Alexandria "Chain of Lakes". Through Lake Darling, you have boating access to several other lakes including Lake Le Homme Dieu and Lake Carlos. The property itself is known for an incredible lake view, dock, and family fun. Darling Shores is the incredible getaway you've been looking for! The Space: The cabin has one 3/4 bathroom and two bedrooms: one with a full-size bed and another with two twin-size beds(trundle). The living room can seat 4 people with a loveseat and 2 lounge chairs. There is also a smart TV in the living room with your favorite streaming services! The kitchen is equipped for your cooking needs and has a dining table that can seat two. Outside, there is a private picnic table and charcoal grill to enjoy some barbecuing! About Lake Darling: The Alexandria Chain of Lakes includes 11 connected lakes, five of these lakes can be easily navigated by channels which includes: Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Carlos, Lake Geneva, Lake Victoria and Lake Darling. The Chain is popularly known for recreation, fishing, and family fun! Guests will have access to the entire grounds of the property, which includes a full play-set for children, a large dock, and a huge balcony! There are also yard games such as Bean Bag Toss, beach volleyball net, and cruiser bikes for your enjoyment. LICENSE #766 Additional Amenities: \- Provided Coffee \-Provided Shampoo & Conditioner Parking Details: This cabin has one designated parking spot that can accommodate two cars. Each paved spot is labeled in accordance with its cabin number. This "Firefly" is cabin number six. Guests are welcome to dock their boat at the property! Nearby Activities to Enjoy in Alexandria: \-Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Public Beaches, Kayaking, Local Marina's, Jet Skiing, Water Skiing, Paddle Boarding, Restaurants on the water, Water Parks, & all Watersport Activities \-Golfing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Winery Tours \-Shopping, Antiquing, Museums, Health & Beauty Spas Winter Activities: \-Sledding, Ice Skating, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling and Ice Fishing You may contact management through the VRBO messaging app or by our office phone number which is posted in the welcome book! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### 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 ### General - Unit size: 1 square foot ## Similar properties ![3 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106800000/106798700/106798647/w1024h570x0y56-481a2dea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Mary House, Alexandria MN Alexandria - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=106798647&PinnedHotelID=106798647&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67437000/67436991/736c0781.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cabin on Lake Victoria Alexandria - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 43 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=67436991&PinnedHotelID=67436991&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66450000/66445600/66445501/2676f293.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dream sunsets from this two bedroom lakeside cabin Osakis - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=66445501&PinnedHotelID=66445501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99420000/99410500/99410453/ef5a1626.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "The Loon" at Darling Shores Alexandria - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=99410453&PinnedHotelID=99410453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68520000/68512700/68512638/4a4ae7f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4 bedroom on Lake Le Home Dieu Alexandria - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=68512638&PinnedHotelID=68512638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104020000/104012200/104012184/646a7b52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa on Lake Darling: Fire Pit, Deck & BBQ! 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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 first aid kit 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. ### Property is also known as 637067 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.90658%2C-95.40177&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=K_UJJfUmLfdXT-q-QHwgAxs-CsE=) Alexandria, MN #### What's nearby - Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum \- 4 min drive \- 2.3 miles - Big Ole Viking Statue \- 5 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Runestone Museum \- 5 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Lake Latoka \- 5 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Big Splash Indoor Waterpark \- 7 min drive \- 3.1 miles #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Angelinas - ‬6 min drive - ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬5 min drive - ‪Zorbaz - ‬6 min drive - ‪Scooter's - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "The Firefly" at Darling Shores pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at "The Firefly" at Darling Shores? ### What time is check-in at "The Firefly" at Darling Shores? ### What time is check-out at "The Firefly" at Darling Shores? ### Where is "The Firefly" at Darling Shores located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "The Firefly" at Darling Shores Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin G. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! Such a beautiful place to stay! Location was perfect and host provided us with everything you could need! Will definitely stay here again! ##### Erin G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Les N. 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy Expected small but it was really small. Floor was very uneven and slanted. The towel to dry dishes was clean but badly stained. Paid way more than it was worth. ##### Les N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ella B. 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Firefly Our stay at Darling Shores was wonderful!! We had stayed there for 20 years and it's amazing to have these cabins available again. The cabins have been updated and the property looks great!! Andrew, the property manager was very responsive and absolutely wonderful to work with! We look forward to staying again! ##### Ella B. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### The Green F. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay with small children! The place was perfect size for me and my two little boys. The communication was awesome! The checking into the cabin was easy! They have a lovely little play area for the kids to play in & the yard game were awesome! Being able to fish on the dock and lay out on the sun was great. Everything was just wonderful at this resort. That is the uptight of staying at every Resort and Less busy! ##### The Green F. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jean T. 14 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Firefly cabin and lake Darling Love the cabin and lake, only complaint is that is too expensive for what you get... everything was very clean and tidy tho, have stayed before and was great!! wish it was a little cheaper!! $700+ for 2 nights is a bit much.. Would highly recomend it tho!! nothing flashy just cute and fits for us nicely!! ##### Jean T. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Kelsey B. 28 May 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy #### Nice views | Small space | Very early check out. The view was great and the grounds were fine. The cabin itself was very small though. We were in the "Firefly" cabin which says sleeps 4\. I am glad we didn't have a 4th person. I don't know where they would have slept. One double bed in one bedroom and then 2 twins in another room - but one of the twin beds was oddly tucked under the other bed. Definitely not for 4 adults. Maybe one adult and 2 kids? If that. We enjoy cooking and spending time in the cabin itself when we are on vacation but that was pretty hard to achieve given the space. The photos definitely make the place look a lot larger. We were also surprised by the 9AM check out time. I've seen 10AM before at some places, but never 9AM. We felt a tad rushed and really didn't get to spend too much time enjoying morning coffee on the deck because our time was spent cleaning - even though we paid a cleaning fee!! Lastly, we never heard anything from the hosts after we checked in. Not even a thank you for staying. For a 2 night stay that was pretty pricey for what we got, I guess I was expecting a little more. Unimpressed and will not be back unfortunately... They had other cabins on premise, so I cannot say to those ones - this was just the "Firefly". ##### Kelsey B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zach A. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Zach A. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric H. 22 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Eric H. 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