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Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! (Zimmerman)

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On Little Elk Lake, Lakeside Retreat offers a serene escape with sunset views and lake toys. Relax by the bon fire pit or explore the large open kitchen, perfect for cooking favorite meals. With paddle boards and swim toys at your disposal, this home is ideal for families to unwind.

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Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning

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About this property

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

Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly!

New! Welcome to the new Lakeside Retreat! Our home is located on Little Elk Lake, just 50 minutes from Minneapolis. Experience all this home has to offer, including sunset views, a large open kitchen, lake toys, bon fire pit, 4 bedrooms, 7+ beds! There is room for the whole family to relax, unwind and enjoy! Fish, swim, boat and play. We can't wait to host you!
Elk Lake also offers the lake front bar/restaurant Ridgewood Bay.
Inside:
4 bedrooms
3 queen beds, 1 full bed, 2 twin bed (bunk beds)
1 queen sofa bed
pack and play portable crib
Upstairs bathroom with step in shower
Downstairs bathroom with full tub/shower
Large open kitchen to cook all your favorite meals
Wifi, TVs, 2 fireplaces
Beautiful lake views
Keyless entry for self check in

Outside:
Lake front
Dock
Paddle boards
Swim toys
Yard games
Bon fire pit
Gas grill
Deck
Ample flat yard space

Elk Lake:
15 ft deep
recreational public lake
362 acres
Ridgewood Bay bar/restaurant located on the North end of the lake

Property amenities

Beach

Beach towels

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a hospital
On a lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Kayak
Paddleboard
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing 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

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Recycling

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

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

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

Zimmerman, MN

What's nearby

Fairview Hospital - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
Fairview Northland Hospital - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
Young Park - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
Wild Woods Water Park - 26 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

Elk River Station - 25 min drive
St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Culver’s - ‬15 min drive
‪Ridgewood Bay Resort - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪ZBG's - ‬12 min drive
‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Young Park and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Fairview Hospital. Harris Island Park and Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Lakeside Retreat- 7beds/4bd/2ba! Family and pet friendly! Reviews

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9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

28 Feb 2025

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

Great group vacation!

We stayed in this home with a handful of friends while visiting town for a snowmobile race and everything went well. Neat private location just off the beaten path, home was clean and well cared for!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz Z.

11 Aug 2024

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

Awesome cabin

Beautiful cabin with a great yard, gorgeous lake view, and large open spaces for family to be together. Tons of amenities and activities to use while there too! The host was great as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti R.

1 Sept 2025

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

Home is as described on site. Very spacious and comfortable. Host is responsive. Weather cooperates so we were able to go to sunflower field and mini golfing nearby. Very weedy and mucky bottom near dock but lake is shallow and if you go out 20 feet straight out from sock less weeds and good for swimming and floating. Full kitchen with everything we needed, comfy beda and plenty of linens, towels and extra blankets. Very nice accomodations, highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

22 Sept 2024

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

As described

This house was perfect for our family stay. It was very cute, cozy and clean and the host was very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

17 Jun 2025

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

We had a great weekend. Even though the weather didn't cooperate, we got out on the pontoon as much as we could. But the house was very well stocked with games and fun things to do. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calyn L.

23 Dec 2024

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

Great Family Christmas

The home was beautiful and very clean. Great views of the lake. We stayed for family Christmas and there was plenty of room for everyone, we had 8 adults a teenager and 3 kids 6 and under. Property owner was great to work with and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

1 Nov 2024

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

Successful Mom’s Weekend

We had an absolute blast at our annual mom’s weekend. We loved the property the minute we walked in and were able to do all of our favorite things: cook, do puzzles (thanks for providing!), have a fire and watch movies on the couch. We will be returning next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

21 Jul 2025

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

My family and I had an amazing weekend. There was plenty of space for 5 adults and 2 kids. Very clean and organized. My kids loved all the kids toys and inflatable water tubes/paddle boards already there which made packing that much easier. We also loved that we could dock our own boat right on the lake so we could take it out anytime we wanted. The water closer to shore was weedy and a bit mucky but got better further out so we could float and swim out there. Host was very responsive and so sweet. If you’re looking for a cabin and lake getaway but don’t want to travel far past the twin cities I would recommend this rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

1 Aug 2024

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

House was wonderful!

The pictures were accurate. The house was great! The lake was weedy and green but we made the most of it and went out far enough to have less weeds. The grill was being a little cranky but we were able to get it going for each meal. Shea was very responsive when notified.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

9 Aug 2024

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

Enjoyed our 4-day stay

We had a family gathering and enjoyed our 4-day stay! The VRBO definition and pictures of this property are a good representation of how homey and comfortable the home is. There are different areas for reading, games, just hanging out or anything else you may want to do. There is not a place to swim, but we knew this ahead of time and brought a small pool for the kiddos. The adults took advantage of the paddle boards. The host was responsive and answered our questions. There were some very nice touches and surprises left by the host for us to enjoy. Almost anything you could need was there. I would definitely recommend this property. It worked out that it was close to the Twin Cities area where we were all from. Those that couldn't stay the entire time had just a short distance to travel.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024