Spacious Lake Front Home W/ Pool & Stunning Views

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Pool

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Annandale, MN

Whispering Pines Golf Course
6 min drive
Lake Maria State Park
24 min drive
St. Cloud State University
39 min drive
St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
41 min drive

Room options

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

VIEWS AND PRIVACY GALORE
Want to enjoy a peaceful lake home retreat without driving hours and hours.
Our lake home is located about 1 hour away from the Twin Cities Downtown.
Our beautiful lake home is a modern home with all the comfort of home and more!
This home features wall to wall views of one of the quietest and most private lakes in the Annandale area.
Swartout lake is small but beautiful lake that faces west for spectacular sunsets and birds Sanctuary.
Enjoy the heated pool with lake views.
This is a modern rambler home (One Level Living) with high finishes like granite counters, Wi-Fi, TV in Living Room and Bedroom.
Pool is open during May to September (Opening and closings are dependent on cold weather, please contact host to confirm for your dates if booking in May and September)
The whole House is there for guests to enjoy.
There is a bird sanctuary island on the lake, and you will see varieties of birds during your stay.
Lake Swartout is not a great lake for water sports and or swimming.

**Subject to weather conditions, our late spring and early fall offerings include one kayak, one canoe, and two paddle boards, all at your disposal for maximum enjoyment with the property! Before using any watercraft, please note that a waiver must be signed. Corn hole, disc golf, corquet, bocce ball, pickleball net to use in driveway, ladder toss, and badminton are available to enjoy in the summer months.

*Please note this is not a swimming or recreational boating lake, lake is for viewing pleasure and small watercraft like kayaks or paddleboards.

Annandale is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,228 at the 2010 census. Annandale has been dubbed "The Heart of the Lakes" because it has 26 lakes within a 10-mile radius.

We are dog friendly. We allow up to two dogs per reservation. To ensure a pleasant stay for all our guests and maintain our property in excellent condition, we have a few guidelines for pet stays:

Pet Fee: $25 per night, per pet.
Security Deposit: $250 per stay.
The security deposit will be fully refunded through the platform if no damage occurs during your stay. These measures help us keep our home in great condition for you and future guests.

To ensure the safety of both our guests and the security of our residence, we have strategically positioned external surveillance cameras around the perimeter of our home as well as a camera in our utility room.

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Whispering Pines Golf Course. A kitchen and 3 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
16.1 miles (26 km) from Mississippi River and 2.6 miles (4.2 km) from Whispering Pines Golf Course

Spacious Lake Front Home W/ Pool & Stunning Views offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Amanda Hartman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Pool

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Sofa bed

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

Books
TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Things to do

Paddleboard

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

General

Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

House

Spacious Lake Front Home Views Privacy Modern

**Spacious Lake Front Home VIEWS PRIVACY MODERN

**Spacious Lake Front Home, VIEWS, PRIVACY, MODERN Annandale

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Spacious Lake Front Home W/ Pool & Stunning Views Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Chad O.

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Work Trip

Nice location and close to everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great local getaway

Being about to spend an entire day by a pool and swimming in early September in MN was amazing! The heated pool helped to make swimming in 65-70 degree weather feel very comfortable. Lots of space on the pool deck/patio for our group of 5 adults. Note that the kitchen has limited spices, no olive oil, butter, or Pam spray for cooking, so bring your own!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian M.

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great girls weekend!

House was beautiful and the view out the back windows were fantastic! We had amazing weather and the pool was a great temperature. Perfect for our girls weekend. Similar to other reviews, there are only 2 actual beds so keep that in mind!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend trip

The pool was very warm and refreshing. The house was clean and all put together. I would go there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Behnam S.

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, clean house, awesome pool!

We really enjoyed our stay, the property manager/owner communicated everything very well, the house is clean and had all the things we hoped for, attention to the details was remarkable. I agree with some reviews that the location might be a little tight for 9 people. There is some intermittent noise from the pool pump that might not help with sleeping, although the system keeps the pool very clean and pleasant to use.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake U.

21 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous and relaxing

House was great, the views were fantastic and even got to swim in the pool during fall in MN! What’s not to love?!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nate Y.

12 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointing Stay for One Reason

Great location, property was very nice. Unfortunately, heated pool wasn't working and made swimming in a "heated" pool a dare and not to relax. One reason to pick this property was heated pool versus the several properties that had hot-tubs. May seem harsh, but the heated pool was the reason why we selected this listing when compared to others and to not have that made the decision wrong. Would recommend asking manager if pool is working properly before listing.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Wael A.

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and location

Great property. It was cleaned very well. The amenities were good in general, and the lake location is very good with a big backyard. Landlord was responsive to communication and questions. There were two reasons why I didn't give a higher rating. One is minor, and isn't the main reason, but the "heated" pool in the backyard was not quite "heated" as we had expected. More importantly, the listing said, and still says, that there are 5 bedrooms. I chatted with the owner about this, and he explained how on his end it does not show as 5 bedrooms, but somehow it does on Vrbo. Regardless of who's fault that is, it created a large inconvenience in our plans as our friends and I had planned accordingly. We made it work, but the owner was not apologetic nor tried to resolve the issue, was more like "oh, not sure why it is this way, but there's 3 bedrooms not 5." Moreover, I told the owner, nicely, that he should contact customer support to fix that since it's quite a big deal when it comes to trip planning for guests. However, I can see that the listing still says 5 bedrooms, which isn't accurate.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

D S.

11 Aug 2023

Pretty good!

First, as another reviewer mentioned, there are NOT 5 bedrooms, there are 2, maybe 3 if you loosen the definition. It worked OK for our purposes, but if you need 5 bedrooms, this isn’t the place for you. That said, we enjoyed our stay. Lots of space and 3 bathrooms, which was nice for our larger party. Much of the house looks recently renovated, interior is generally nice, modern, good window views of the lake and pool. My young nieces and nephews LOVED the pool, it’s not large, but was perfect for them. We actually liked the entire back patio area, well shaded, good for eating, socializing and the aforementioned pool. Not a swimming lake, but lake does provide a nice backdrop to the fun. A huge and open backyard, but also lots of goose poop so we didn’t use it much. The house isn’t far from either Annandale or Maple Lake so accessible to small town grocery stores, restaurants, and even a good brewery. The only other negatives we found were that the refrigerator was dirty upon arrival, the dishwasher is very old with lots of rust in its interior, and there is a large stain on the baseboard near the back door. Owner was responsive to one question we had regarding wifi and we had no problems checking in or out. Would consider staying here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shantel J., Minnesota, USA

28 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Summer Get-Away

Great VRBO experience all around! We did a work retreat in this beautiful & quiet setting. The pool was amazing!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

27 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

We had a great time. The pictures list the property accurately and the place was clean and welcoming. Any questions I had the hosted responded immediately. We enjoyed bringing our dogs and they loved chasing the ball in the long backyard. The adults enjoyed sitting under the shade of the gazebo watching the kids play in the pool. I highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim J., St. Petersburg, FL

7 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Annandale beautiful cabin

Very nice, quiet, and clean cabin. We were on a family vacation - infants to grandparents. The listing information was inaccurate about bedrooms - there are only TWO bedrooms (but 5 beds, counting the pull-out sleepers). The lake is beautiful to look at, but it's not for recreational use. No boating; no swimming. The long yard was great for the kids. The area is very quiet and rural, including dirt roads. We made use of the kitchen, outdoor grill and patio. The owner was responsive when we called with questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

30 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Nice & cozy for a winter stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary b.

29 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas vacation

Beautiful house, cozy, very clean. Another fry pan would have been helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy E.

21 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great stay. Property is perfect for a gathering. Only issue was the pool’s propane tank ran out on Saturday morning. The owner was responsive and hopefully will make the situation right, as it’s a main amenity to the property given the non-recreational lake it sits on. Would recommend and stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

30 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls' Weekend Success

We arrived and found the property as promised. Plenty of space for the seven adults we reserved for. Supplies were plenty- soaps, paper towels, etc. Safety and comfort were top notch! Would highly recommend and would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

18 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Sad day, happy stay

We had to come into town for a funeral and all the rooms were booked at the hotel. We connected with this property and had a wonderful time with lots of room to meet up with family and relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Katy G.

5 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice private property, not a lake vacation

The views to the lake were nice but it’s not a swimming or boating lake but still clean, well-equipped, private property. Lots of lawn games and fire pit was fantastic, deck was great! Overall, very nice!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Cheryl S.

30 Jul 2021

No Lake Access

Nice house, but no lake access and falsified lake and dock pictures. Also, outside of house and windows are filthy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Heather C., Plymouth

6 Jul 2021

Nice Place

Nice place to stay. Lake is not a recreational lake. We booked this place because we wanted to use the lake over the hot week with our kids and it is not that type of lake. It is for your viewing pleasure. Plenty of space. We really liked the covered deck on the back of the house. We felt the place could have been cleaned better inside and out. A simple hosing down of the outside to get rid of dirt, spider webs, etc would have made it look much better. Stove, coffee maker, dishwasher were dirty and smelly, all garbage bins were completely full when we got there. Had to put our trash by the containers outside. Microwave was broken and queen blow up mattress had a huge hole but owner brought new microwave and foam pad to sleep on. Huge open yard was wonderful for our family to play yard games.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B., Minneapolis, Minnesota

7 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, relaxing weekend filled with family memories

I came in a bit skeptical knowing that this was a “newish” VRBO and not having reviews to go off of I hedged my bets and brought everything with me that I thought I might possible need. First impression walking in is what an incredible view, followed by it looks just like the photos on the listing. I love cooking and and we had a large group and was pleasantly surprised at all the “ extras” available in the kitchen; crock pot, blender, cheese grater, garlic press, cast iron skillet even a Dutch oven. Wouldn’t have needed any of the extra kitchen “stuff” I brought with. Trust me.... leave it behind! Beds were very comfortable (this was agreed on by all) and the lay out of the house is perfect for a group who may have different sleeping hours as it was very sprawled out so that night owls could enjoy the evening without bothering those who went to bed early. The house is also great if you might have older folks with who have some mobility issues. All one level, walk in showers, grab bars in the bathroom, ramp at the entrance and very few steps to navigate within the home. The outdoor area was AMAZING! The wildlife and birds on the property/ lake were so beautiful from the geese to the swans but the highlight was a robin’s nest we could actually watch from the living room with 4 babies who had just hatched. It was so much fun to watch the momma feeding them and I swear the grew so much in the 5 days we were there. While it was difficult to tell what the neighbor situation might be from the photos when we booked...it was great. The houses on either side are set back at different angles so there were only a couple of times that you even noticed that there was anyone else around. There was plenty of outdoor seating, tables etc to enjoy the outdoor area. The only drawback is that the geese do tend to leave a fair amount of poop down by the lake so you do need to make sure to pay attention to where you are walking and I don’t know that I would want to swim in the lake but I’m also kind of fussy about what water I will swim in. I have rented a VRBO in this area every year for the past 5 years and this would definitely be one I would come back to

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jeffrey B.

1 Jun 2021

Excellent Memorial Day Getaway!

Property is generally quite good. Close location to Mpls/St. Paul Metro Area. Quiet lake and relaxing environment. Kids loved the large open green space and adults enjoyed the outdoor seating areas. The spaces inside the home are spacious and do not feel cramped. Host was accommodating and handled the reservation seamlessly. We would consider coming back to this property again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021