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Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816

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Perched on the shores of Lake Darling, this A-frame home boasts a serene ambiance with lakeside windows offering an exceptional view. Unwind on one of three tiers of decks or explore the 900 feet of private lakeshore and channel connecting to Lake Cowdry.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12181 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816

  • Our 4-bedroom A-frame offers an exceptional view of Lake Darling. You will feel like you are on the water as you gaze out the lakeside windows. This home is as close to the water as you can get. There are beds to sleep up to 8 plus a queen sleeper sofa and two single sleeper sofas for a sleeping capacity of 12. Three tiers of decks provide a wonderful, relaxing hangout. The property includes 900 feet of lakeshore that goes all the way to the channel connecting Lake Darling to Lake Cowdry. The property also includes a double garage and a fish cleaning room attached to the garage.

    Lake Darling is the third largest of the eleven lakes that make up Alexandria's Chain of Lakes. On the Chain, you can spend the whole day on the water.

    Lake Carlos State Park is just minutes away. This beautiful park offers fishing, volleyball, swimming, and miles of hiking trails.

    Bring your bicycle because access to the Central Lakes Trail is less than one mile away. This trail stretches 55 miles from Fergus Falls to Osakis and then connects with the Lake Wobegon Trail. These trails are built on an old railroad bed, so the grade is easy for walking, pedaling a bicycle, or rollerblading.

    Our base fee covers 6 people. There is an additional charge for more than 6. The maximum occupancy is 12.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,950 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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

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
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

Located in Alexandria, this cabin is near a water park and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Grande Wildlife Management Area and Garfield Wildlife Management Area, while Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights. Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Casey’s Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling. Visit our Alexandria travel guide
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Statue of Big Ole the Viking
    Big Ole Viking Statue
    4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
    4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Runestone Museum
    4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lake Latoka
    5 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Angelinas
    6 min drive
  • Eagles 3063
    5 min drive
  • Caribou Coffee
    5 min drive
  • Papa Murphy's
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816 located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Big Splash Indoor Waterpark, Runestone Museum and Big Ole Viking Statue. Lake Brophy County Park and Lake Latoka are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Vacation on one of Alexandria's Beautiful Chain of Lakes - License #1816 Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

cindi d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our golf outings. Didnt use beach area but was super location with slider to sand beach. Cool place. Lot of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was perfect for a girls weekend. There was plenty of room for all of us and loved how close it is to the winery for grape stomp. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

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

Great place

The house was perfect for us three couples! Very clean and comfortable and beautiful views and deck. The guys fished and caught fish and we all enjoyed the week we were there!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William A S.

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

Cozy A-Frame

Plenty of room for 8 - 5 adults and 3 kids. Fishing is good and you are close to town where
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Decks are close to the water and a nice place to relax after a day on the water. Owners are attentive to any issues. Docks work great for a pontoon and fishing boat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Great unique place

Great place right on the water. Close to Carlos winery and brewery, golf and pickle ball courts. Rented a pontoon nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

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

Great

Nice place, good location to all Alexandria has to offer !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

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

State bowling

It was the most beautiful weekend. The house was perfect. It was very relaxing sitting by the lake.I would go back again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

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

Coffee Group getaway

A nice clean home, just the right size, on the shore of beautiful Lake Darling.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Grapestomp!

Wonderful stay- we loved the covered deck for relaxing in the morning and evenings. Plus the opportunity for us to all have our own bedroom and bathroom space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luann B.

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

Alexandria visit

Very nice place right on the lake. Almost felt like you were right on the water. Plenty of space & beds for the 6 of us plus more. Little cool when we were there but had nice deck & dock. Great communication & flexible with our check in & out. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Designed for lake enjoyment

Plenty of room for all of us. We really enjoyed the multiple decks and proximity to the lake. Alexandria itself has many places for family activities and places to explore. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

Spacious home on the lake

Myself and a few friends stayed here. There was so much room for us to spread out and everything we needed was available. Would be a great place and ample room if our kids were to come with as well. The owners were very responsive to questions. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanni H.

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

Nice property for families

The owners are responsive and great to work with. The property is very clean and everything is in working order. We love the view from the decks and there is plenty of parking for our family gatherings. While the kitchen is smaller, it is very functional. We enjoy being close to the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great views

Beautiful views of lake with nice and varied seating options to enjoy. Comfortable layout with multiple sleeping options and convenient access to surrounding attractions. Clean. Host was friendly and easy to work with. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan O.

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

Great place for family time

We (11 of us) had a great time at this property on Lake Darling. We caught sunfish off of the dock, the kids enjoyed playing in the water around the dock. We rented a pontoon from Lake Darling Resort, grilled, had a couple campfires. Weather was great as well. The only downsize is the busy road that the property is located on, could hear the traffic, but we spent all of our time on the lake side.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Great location for your fishing boat!

We (2 couples) stayed for a week so the guys could fish the chain of lakes. The dock with a boat lift meant no need to trailer the boat to other lakes, and even better, the best fishing was near the cabin. Everything was great....cleanliness, good beds, communication with Connie! EEverythingEverythimentioned in previous
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Great Location on Lake Darling!

We enjoyed our stay in this property very much. We loved the location, which is very close to Alexandria and to a wonderful nature trail. The house is right on the lake, so the views were amazing from all three decks! We did notify the owners that the two twin beds on the top floor needed new mattresses, so hopefully that will be addressed. Otherwise, everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Great beachfront house with lots of room

We appreciated the layout of the house. With 3 different levels, it afforded privacy, yet had a comfortable living room where we could gather. We especially enjoyed the decks and having the dock so close, with a nice boat lift. The lake is very clear, sandy bottom, we could watch the young ones from the deck. Although there isn’t a sandy beach, it is such a nice dock area with a short 3 steps into shallow water for swimming. Fishing was outstanding! Only drawback is the front of the house is off a busy county road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanni H.

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

Family vacation

The property was just as described and has beautiful views of the lake. The place sleeps 6 adults and 2 kids comfortably. We had a nice week weather wise and the dual level decks seated our family gathering of 14 people nicely. Road noise is pronounced, but otherwise the property was perfect for our group. The lake shore is a nice sandy bottom, but there were weeds (as is more common on the chain of lakes these days). We enjoyed fishing, and taking the rental pontoon out to the sandbar between big and little darling to swim.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachelle S.

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

Practical cabin

Plenty of space for family; generally the basics are available in the cabin (kitchen, bathrooms, etc). Not much outside space for littles to play. Back of cabin is right on a county road. Lake is really weedy in this area, although fishing off the dock was good for dummies and some bass. Some TV connection issues.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Large home on Lake Darling

Two couples stayed at this location for a wedding being held at Carlos Creek Winery. The location of the property is excellent. It was an easy drive into town and to the winery We didn’t go out on the lake but the property has a great dock that would work great for a boat or fishing off the end of it. The home is remodeled but a little dated. Air conditioners are window units. The kitchen has a lot of dishes and glassware but plan to bring your own condiments if cooking or grilling. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious (more so than pictures suggest) with good facilities and kid friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Great place!!!

We love staying here!! This makes our third time and will not be our last!! This place has everything you need! And the owners are wonderful!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hadevoe12

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, plenty of space to sit and chat. Rooms nice. There were 10 of us and we didn’t feel cramped. The lake biew is amazing! Love all the outdoor spaces to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025