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Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Perched on a lake bank, Brophy Reflections offers beautiful sunset views and a cozy atmosphere. Unwind in the large living room with gas fireplace or enjoy the fully furnished kitchen with microwave and dishwasher. Take advantage of three upstairs bedrooms, compact washer/dryer, full size machines downstairs as well as 2 Roku TVs & DVD players.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798

Welcome to Brophy Reflections! Built in the early 60's this rambler boasts beautiful sunset views from a bank overlooking Lake Brophy. Bring your personal items along with some food and come stay in our comfortable, tastefully furnished home. You will be drawn to the large living room windows and look out over the lake. Cozy is what you'll feel when you turn on the gas fireplace. We have two Roku TVs &DVD players.

The dining table seats 6-10 with the two leaves.. The fully furnished kitchen has microwave, coffee maker and dishwasher.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms and one bath are at the south end of house and can be separated by closing the pocket door. Great for napping and quiet time!

In our remodeled upstairs bathroom you'll find towels, and a limited supply of tp and kleenex. There are wash cloths, hand and bath towels for our guests to use. There is a compact washer/dryer upstairs, and full size machines downstairs.

The Blue Bedroom has one queen bed, and one twin. A full size bed is in the Purple Bedroom which looks over the lake. The Master Bedroom has a queen bed and a corner window with a lake view.

Downstairs we have a fourth bedroom with a full Tempur-pedic (firm) and a twin bed.

Downstairs you'll find a cozy spot with a sofa bed and loveseat. The large ottoman also has a pull out twin bed. Wifi is provided.

The Kitchenette downstairs is furnished but has no dishwasher (dishwasher is in upstairs kitchen.) The downstairs bathroom has a walk in shower with a seat. The downstairs is like an apartment: kitchen, bedroom, bath and living room with a gas fireplace.

Go out the downstairs door and walk onto a shaded patio. The steps down to the lake are many but there is a landing with a bench where you can take a rest or watch the lake action. Brophy is a quiet lake on the chain. A sand beach area(depending on water level), and a small grassy area is there for you to enjoy. A dock with a boat slip is for your convenience, along with a Kennedy paddle boat, kayak and paddle board. You may swim, jet ski, water ski, fish or whatever. Please have lots of fun but at the same time respectful of the neighbors.

Our front yard is family friendly. There is a fire pit with chairs out front. Yes, you may bring your dog with prior approval and additional fee . Dogs must remain on leash, kenneled or downstairs. A Dog Addendum must be signed.

Brophy Reflections is less than 10 minutes to Alexandria. Beautiful sandy Latoka beach is only 1.5 miles away and Lake Brophy has a new public beach with a beautiful play center, and bathrooms on the west side of the lake. Go another direction and travel that same distance, just around Lake Cowdry to the bike/walking path; take this path west to the new Brophy beach. Alexandria offers so many outdoor opportunities. During the winter Brophy Reflections is less than half a mile to the snowmobile trail. After a great day of sledding you will come home to a cozy warm house. If you enjoy skiing and snowboarding Andes Tower Hills is about 15 miles away. You can fish on Brophy or go to one of the area lakes. Golfing is convenient as ArrowWood is only a 10 minutes drive. The museums in town are so interesting, shopping is unique, AAAA theatre offers entertainment throughout the year. There is bowling, miniature golf and cinema. Tennis courts, playgrounds and restaurants are right in town. There is always something to do in Alexandria! Most of all you can take advantage of your vacation and relax.

Thank you for looking at Brophy Reflections!

Blessings!
Susan and Ken Persons



Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strict no smoking rule.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Residential setting requires quiet time 10:00pm-7:30am.
Two cars may park in garage; Four in drive, total six.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 dogs max. $140 for stay. Accept dog addendum.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Family friendly!

Events

No events allowed
Separate contract and fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strict no smoking rule.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Separate contract and fee.
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 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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Latoka - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Big Ole Viking Statue - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 15 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pilot Travel Centers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lure Lakebar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798 located?

This family-friendly Alexandria holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Latoka, La Grande Wildlife Management Area and Lake Brophy County Park. Lake Mina is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 193 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

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

Fun Stay

A lot of fun things to do in Alexandria area. Excellent YMCA to swim and work out at.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home had lots of space and everything we needed for a great stay! Beautiful lake views in a quiet neighborhood and canoe, kayak, paddle boat for our use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell G.

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

Stay at brophy reflections

We had a great time and the house was great, and the beds were very comfortable. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, clean, well stocked. I was able to cook lunch for 8 with no issues. The fishing was great, the beds were comfy, the water pressure in the showers was great. My husband had a great time with the pedal pontoon AND the laundry chute. Great sunsets out the back window. Will definitely book it next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Great home away from home.

Clean and stocked home, great location, fun things to do, property manager welcoming and available if questions. Great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

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

Enjoyed our week

Clean, plenty of necessities, (towels, paper towels, garbage bags), parking space, sprayed for bugs, plenty of chairs, two patios, nice dock and fire pit. Nice gluten free snacks when we came, our family has some gluten free!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darci G.

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

Very nice lake place for relaxation and fun!

We enjoyed the lake property and found it to be a very nice place to stay. Susan is very nice and very helpful if we had any questions. Enjoyed the lake and bike trails and being short distance from Alexandria.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Girls Getaway to Alexandria

The home was perfect! It had everything we needed, was very comfortable and spacious. The proximity to Alex was awesome! Susan was great and communicated with us which was wonderful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

vernon w.

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

Shady Shores

The shoreline area has nice clear water, beautiful tall shade trees, and nice dock area. Great swimming & views of the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

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

Homey and clean!

We enjoyed the spacious front yard for campfires; the back patio for outside views and visiting; the paddle boat and water craft provided; Roku tvs. It was a pleasant week with mostly sunny days. We had family times on the lake with tubing behind our boat and a rented pontoon that all enjoyed swimming from. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha H.

Great place to relax

My extended family and I stayed at Brophy Reflextions. The house was huge, had everything we needed and was very clean. The lake was so clear you could see at least 15-20ft down. The pontoon was an added bonus, we took 2-3 rides a day. We had a bonfire, grilled, paddleboarded and boated. Such a great extended weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Momapalooza will be back again!

Our group of gals called "Momapalooza" had a great time at this home! The location is great and the house is very clean. Some of the mattresses were a bit dated but the house wasn't lacking elsewhere. Maybe bigger coffee mugs?! Our highlight of the trip, besides this great VRBO, was horseback riding at Arrowwood Stables. WOW! Our group will be back in 2018! The sunset over the lake is another perk! Sue was so helpful and prompt. Easy to work with in the planning stages! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bren A., Warren

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

Mystery Retreat 2019

This property was so clean that it was unbelievable! The house had character and unique 1960's interior ;-). There is so much room in this house that we never were in anyone's way. More than one of us stated it felt like home. A bonus for me personally is that the shower was incredible. I have never stayed in a place with such great water pressure and the bonus was soft water which really makes a difference when you have highighted hair! Can I say the gas stoves heated up to 350 degrees in less than 5 minutes. The outside was very well groomed and the neighbors are nice. One neighbor even asked if his trimming was going to bother our conversation. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathie T.

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

Relaxing Weekend on Lake Brophy

We were new to visiting the area and were happy with our choice. The lake is a little smaller than some in the area, but was perfect for some floating and relaxing. It was so nice to be able to use the dock to leave the boat in for the weekend. Everyone in the group said the beds were all very comfortable as were the pillows. It had everything we needed with nice amenities, including the kayak and extra lifejackets if needed. This place would be perfect for a bigger family since it had 2 kitchens and 2 living rooms. Host was great to communicate with and property was as described. If we were in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to rebook this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise K.

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

The best sunsets!

We have been fortunate to have stayed at Brophy Reflections for 4 years. The convenience of the double kitchens and family rooms are so wondering for my kids and grandkids. It feels like coming home! Sue has been wonderful to me and my family. Already booked for next summer!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with fun summer activities available on property and vlose by. Wish we could have stayed longer. Appreciated the 'short stay' availability.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

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

Total Relaxation

Great
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had an amazing stay. House was great snd everything we needed for our family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Di D.

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

Nice place

The owner was pleasant and wanted to make sure we were comfortable. The beds were very cozy. We were pleasantly surprised as usually, at other places, the mattresses are, at best, ok. The kitchen was well stocked with just about everything you would need. We had a few minor issues being one air conditioner wasn't working properly, but it was cool while there, so not a big issue. They were working at trying to get it fixed. We had a moment that was irritating, when the guy mowing blew grass on us while we were cooking dinner on the patio and saw that there were several people sitting there and didn't even bother to apologize or turn around to blow it the other way. There were alot of stairs down to the lake...36 steps as my granddaughter counted. Going down was ok, coming up was a little more difficult. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beck F.

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

Perfect for a family visit

Property is beautiful, in a quiet neighnorbood, and very convenient to town. The property owners have thought of everything and are very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Great Retreat House

Had a great time at the Brophy House! Plenty of room to accommodate for larger groups & owners very prompt on answering any questions brought up. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Winter family time!

So much to do in the area in the winter! We went to Carlos Creek winery on Friday afternoon, then ate pizza at Zorbaz that night. Saturday morning was free fun where we went sledding as a family on the hill at Brophy Patk just a few miles away and then kids played at the playground. We came back and cooked a late lunch, then loaded up for day passes at the waterpark at Arrowwood! Kids were ages 1-9 and it was an absolute blast for all involved. Then we came back to Brophy Reflections and had a family movie night. Sue was a great great host and the process was easy. Clear checkout instructions were available from the start so we knew right away what few things we would be asked to do (load dishwasher, take out trash, etc) but it wasn't an intimidating list like so many can sometimes be.We stayed in February with extended family, and the house next door is also a rental, so we were able to stay in both with our large group, and it worked perfectly!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BONNIE W.

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

Just like Grandma’s

Very clean and spacious 1960s house with many amenities and a great view of the lake. Multiple spaces for the entire family to interact simultaneously. Host communication was excellent and onsite instructions easy to understand. This was the perfect place for our family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani B.

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

Great place to stay

Susan went above and beyond to make our stay the best it could be. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Great place!

It was the perfect place to have our girls weekend away! Everything was clean and easy to access! Great spot for a weekend in Alexandria!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024