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The Gathering Lodge is a relaxing, private log house with a stunning view.

Family-friendly beachfront location with hot tub

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Escape to The Gathering Lodge, a beautiful private log lodge with a grand kitchen perfect for cooking up meals for your crew. Unwind by the lake in summer or enjoy winter activities like sledding and ice fishing. With games in the game room and cozy sitting areas, this vacation home is designed for making memories with family and friends.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 25557 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

The Gathering Lodge is a relaxing, private log house with a stunning view.

The Gathering Lodge is Back!!!! The Gathering Lodge now under new ownership has been renovated into a new Modern Farmhouse look. It is under the same management and has the same relaxing, private feel with a stunning view! A new bathroom has been added to the upstairs bedrooms. We also plan to have some new activities including Frisbee golf, a sand volleyball court, a golfing tee area, an outdoor sauna, a hot tub, and paddle boards. New pictures to come soon!!! We will start renting out again June 2026. The summer months will be rented out weekly, Saturday to Saturday, and the rest of the year will have a 2 night minimum. Hope to see you soon!

We are a beautiful, private, modern farmhouse log lodge with a beautiful view. Come and gather with family or friends in our vacation home and relax by visiting one of our great local restaurants or cook food for your whole crew in our very grand, functional kitchen. You can stay entertained with games in our game room or sit and chat to catch up with your loved ones in our cozy siting areas. In the winter we have a great sledding hill, the lake is great for ice fishing, and we are just one mile away from the central lakes snowmobile trail. In the summer, we have a beautiful view overlooking Swan Lake. Although the beach is not a great swimming beach, we have access to the lake for fishing and you can rent a pontoon, a double decker pontoon with a slide, and we do have some water toys available for your use. We are a mile away from The Pebble Lake golf course and the central lakes bike trail. We would love to have you and your family and friends come together to have a great, memorable vacation at The Gathering Lodge!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only allowed outside in designated areas.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,000 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 - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes are allowed outside, but are not allowed in the house or garage.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Sorry, no pets allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
There is a tiered fee for # of guests above max.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only allowed outside in designated areas.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75
Note from host: There is a tiered fee for # of guests above max.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Fergus Falls, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Otto The Otter and Fergus Falls Center for Arts are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Delagoon Park and Central Lakes Trail. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Fergus Falls travel guide
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Fergus Falls, MN

What's nearby

  • Rice Lake State Park is located in East Central Minnesota
    Central Lakes Trail
    11 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Prairie Wetlands Learning Center
    9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Delagoon Park
    9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Pebble Lake Golf Course
    9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Fresenius Medical Care at Lake Region Healthcare Corp.
    10 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Fargo, ND (FAR-Hector Intl.)
    99 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    11 min drive
  • Big Chief Truck/Auto Plaza
    15 min walk
  • Scooter's Coffee Drive-Thru
    11 min drive
  • Taqueria Marco’s
    11 min drive
  • The Fabled Farmer
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gathering Lodge is a relaxing, private log house with a stunning view. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Gathering Lodge is a relaxing, private log house with a stunning view. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gathering Lodge is a relaxing, private log house with a stunning view. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gathering Lodge is a relaxing, private log house with a stunning view. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gathering Lodge is a relaxing, private log house with a stunning view. located?

Located in Fergus Falls, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pebble Lake Golf Course, Delagoon Park and Central Lakes Trail. Grotto Park and Otto The Otter are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nicely appointed spacious home for family getaway

Property is well stocked and has something for most everyone to do. Beautiful quiet setting close to water
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JBXyooj

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

Wonderful Stay

Our vacation came and go and we had an amazing stay. My family was able to explore and have fun with our stay due to love and care the host have dedicated to their lodge. Thank you for welcoming us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Bachlorette party

Great place to stay. Lots of places to sleep. Comfortable and homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

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

Awesome stay

We were very impressed. Home was extremely well stocked, view was beautiful and we had a fun time going to Fergus Falls. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy F.

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

Didn’t disappoint!

We had a wonderful stay with our large family. Everyone slept comfortably. This house is fully stocked, with no detail overlooked. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Swinal P.

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

Great property!

The property was amazing.. well equiped to entertain all the age groups. It was very clean and spacious with plenty of space to sleep. My group had lot of fun with all the games in the basement and the jacuzzi.Amazing host as well. Overall, we had great stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele L.

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

Great place for a large group

The house is beautiful and a wonderful open place to enjoy family and friends. Would recommend to others and would love to return. Thanks for sharing tour place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

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

2023 cabin trip

Overall great stay. Property was comfortable and owners were response. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Great Place!!

Our family of 17 people stayed here for a week, and enjoyed every minute of it. The house was perfect! It was very well stocked; the beds were very comfortable; and there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The garage and basement made great game rooms. The lake was really nice for tubing and fishing. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline N.

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

Best Vaca Ever!!

The lodge was large (our family of 25) enough for us all to have family time as well privacy for each individual family. The game room offered fun on the rainy days & on good days the lake toys (belonging to the lodge) & our own boat gave us access to the lake. It was a fabulous week & all ages left expressing how fun it was.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh M.

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

Wonderful Extended Family Getaway

We had an amazing extended family Christmas at the Lodge! There was so much todo and space for everyone to spread out or come together. We loved sledding, enjoying a soak in the hot tub and just being together. It was so organized and well stocked! We hope to stay agai. with our large group of family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Such a beautiful and homey space!

Our family absolutely could not get enough of this property at our reunion. Something to do for all ages and all types of weather. Everything was clean and easy to find. Beds were so comfortable and there was the perfect amount of space for our very large group. Tanya was prompt and informative with every question we had!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Amazing retreat place!!

This is our second year here for our annual women's retreat and we LOVE this place! So clean. So much space. So many fun things to do. Beautiful property with privacy on a bay of the lake. It has everything you need and then some! The owners are absolutely lovely people and communication is top notch. Thank you again Tanya!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jairo l.

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

great stay

It was a great stay and a beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Getaway!

This was a wonderful getaway for a large group! Tanya is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna S.

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

Perfect place!

We had the best time at The Gathering Lodge for our annual Summer weekend with friends! The amenities, the location, the property…it was all PERFECT!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamin & Margaret R.

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

An Absolutely Incredible Place

Everything about the Gathering Lodge was above and beyond! I would Highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Fantastic stay!

The property and location were excellent, and Tanya was incredibly communicative and helpful leading up to and during our stay. The location is very private and beautiful, and there is plenty to do and plenty of room. Couldn't ask for more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

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

This place is AMAZING!!!

This place gorgeous, plenty of space, lots to do, great for larger groups! The hosts have done an amazing job! Our group thoroughly enjoyed it, I really hope that we have an opportunity to return sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi W.

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

Brilliant family hangout

This was such a fun place for our family to gather. It was a little chilly, but there was plenty to do inside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Annual Family Get Together

The place and the setting provided an enjoy experience for our family. It was clean, everything worked and provided the room that our large group needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ly v.

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

Beautiful & welcoming

This was a beautiful cabin...and the hospitality! They were very responsive to all of our questions and were so welcoming, down to the welcome kit they provided for us. We will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jenn o.

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

Framily Trip

I stayed here with several of my friends. The house was incredible and the communication with the hosts was wonderful. Cannot recommend this property enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott Pearson P., New Prague

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

Large family getaway

We had our extended family of 22 experience a rare gathering that was everything we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

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

Highly Recommend!

Everything about this place is amazing! It is such a great location. Plenty of space, rooms and beds. And extremely clean! Would definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022